GEORGE P. HAYES TAKES OWN LIFE
BODY FOUND HANGING FROM TREE
George P. Hayes, a former Adams County farmer and a man well and favorably known in Adams County, ended his life by hanging last Saturday afternoon in a wood near his home on the W. H. Heath place located in Montgomery County, 15 miles northeast of Red Oak. Mr. Hayes during the past several years has been engaged in extensive farming and stock raising operation and since he moved to the Heath ranch a few years ago he has had the care and responsibility of a large herd of Purebred Hereford cattle, in addition to the management of his extensive farming operations. Mr. Hayes has always been a very energetic worker and unquestionably the heavy responsibility he has carried the past several years brought on a nervous breakdown which lead indirectly to the cause of his committing the rash act of suicide last Saturday. For some time it has been known that Mr. Hayes was not in the best of health and at times he showed indications of a nervous breakdown, but it was not believed that his condition was serious enough to undermine his mental faculties. The tragedy of his death comes as a distinct blow to his many relatives and friends in this county. All who are acquainted or have had business contact with Mr. Hayes know him as a gentleman of high character, strictly honorable and honest in all his business dealings and a citizen that was a credit to any community in which he resided.
Members of his family state that last Saturday morning Mr. Hayes got on a horse and started on his usual daily trips to look after his herd of purebred cattle. During this season of the year it was necessary for him to watch the herd closely in order to record accurately for registration purposes the date of calving of his pedigreed cows. When Mr. Hayes did not return at the time expected a search was started and it was not until later in the afternoon that his lifeless body was found hanging from a tree down the bank of a ravine. Following the discovery of the body the county coroner of Montgomery County was called and after learning the circumstances surrounding the event the coroner decided no inquest was necessary.
George Parson Hayes, son of Frances and Joseph Hayes was born June 17, 1882 and died at his home north of Red Oak, Saturday, May 27, 1933, at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He was born at Griswold, in Cass County, Iowa and lived most of his boyhood days in the vicinities of Elliott and Corning. January 20, 1904, he was married to Miss Mae Fees and Merrill L. of Lewis and George Howard of near Prescott. Mrs. Hayes passed away April 1, 1908. Later, on March 28, 1909, Mr. Hayes was united in marriage to Miss Fern Bixler, who with seven children, survive the deceased. The four sons are Byron of Villisca, Marvin, Paul, and Phillip at home. The three daughters are Mrs. Clifford Wood of Greenfield, Mae and Reva at home. Five grandchildren also survive. He also is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances Hayes and eleven brothers and sisters. The five brothers are Edward L. and Hugh H. Hayes of Springfield, Missouri; Earl F. of Arcadia, Kansas; Ralph J. and Joe M. of Corning. The six sisters are Mrs. A. F. Sterns, Mrs. Oscar Homan and Mrs. Charles Jackson, all of Corning; Mrs. Mel Buroughs of Burkley, Michigan; Mrs. George P. Riche and Miss Bernice Hayes of Kansas City.
For a number of years the family resided on a farm near Lincoln Center, but thee years ago moved to the Heath ranch in north Montgomery County. Mr. Hayes has always been engaged in farming and an active worker in church and social activities in the community in which he has resided. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services ere held Tuesday noon at the Mt. Etna M. E. Church and burial was made in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Six sons served as pall bearers, Merrill, Byron, Marvin, Paul, Phillip, and Howard Hayes.
Adams County free Press, Corning, Iowa, Thursday, June 1, 1933, page 7
BODY FOUND HANGING FROM TREE
George P. Hayes, a former Adams County farmer and a man well and favorably known in Adams County, ended his life by hanging last Saturday afternoon in a wood near his home on the W. H. Heath place located in Montgomery County, 15 miles northeast of Red Oak. Mr. Hayes during the past several years has been engaged in extensive farming and stock raising operation and since he moved to the Heath ranch a few years ago he has had the care and responsibility of a large herd of Purebred Hereford cattle, in addition to the management of his extensive farming operations. Mr. Hayes has always been a very energetic worker and unquestionably the heavy responsibility he has carried the past several years brought on a nervous breakdown which lead indirectly to the cause of his committing the rash act of suicide last Saturday. For some time it has been known that Mr. Hayes was not in the best of health and at times he showed indications of a nervous breakdown, but it was not believed that his condition was serious enough to undermine his mental faculties. The tragedy of his death comes as a distinct blow to his many relatives and friends in this county. All who are acquainted or have had business contact with Mr. Hayes know him as a gentleman of high character, strictly honorable and honest in all his business dealings and a citizen that was a credit to any community in which he resided.
Members of his family state that last Saturday morning Mr. Hayes got on a horse and started on his usual daily trips to look after his herd of purebred cattle. During this season of the year it was necessary for him to watch the herd closely in order to record accurately for registration purposes the date of calving of his pedigreed cows. When Mr. Hayes did not return at the time expected a search was started and it was not until later in the afternoon that his lifeless body was found hanging from a tree down the bank of a ravine. Following the discovery of the body the county coroner of Montgomery County was called and after learning the circumstances surrounding the event the coroner decided no inquest was necessary.
George Parson Hayes, son of Frances and Joseph Hayes was born June 17, 1882 and died at his home north of Red Oak, Saturday, May 27, 1933, at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He was born at Griswold, in Cass County, Iowa and lived most of his boyhood days in the vicinities of Elliott and Corning. January 20, 1904, he was married to Miss Mae Fees and Merrill L. of Lewis and George Howard of near Prescott. Mrs. Hayes passed away April 1, 1908. Later, on March 28, 1909, Mr. Hayes was united in marriage to Miss Fern Bixler, who with seven children, survive the deceased. The four sons are Byron of Villisca, Marvin, Paul, and Phillip at home. The three daughters are Mrs. Clifford Wood of Greenfield, Mae and Reva at home. Five grandchildren also survive. He also is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances Hayes and eleven brothers and sisters. The five brothers are Edward L. and Hugh H. Hayes of Springfield, Missouri; Earl F. of Arcadia, Kansas; Ralph J. and Joe M. of Corning. The six sisters are Mrs. A. F. Sterns, Mrs. Oscar Homan and Mrs. Charles Jackson, all of Corning; Mrs. Mel Buroughs of Burkley, Michigan; Mrs. George P. Riche and Miss Bernice Hayes of Kansas City.
For a number of years the family resided on a farm near Lincoln Center, but thee years ago moved to the Heath ranch in north Montgomery County. Mr. Hayes has always been engaged in farming and an active worker in church and social activities in the community in which he has resided. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services ere held Tuesday noon at the Mt. Etna M. E. Church and burial was made in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Six sons served as pall bearers, Merrill, Byron, Marvin, Paul, Phillip, and Howard Hayes.
Adams County free Press, Corning, Iowa, Thursday, June 1, 1933, page 7
GEORGE P. HAYES TAKES OWN LIFE
BODY FOUND HANGING FROM TREE
George P. Hayes, a former Adams County farmer and a man well and favorably known in Adams County, ended his life by hanging last Saturday afternoon in a wood near his home on the W. H. Heath place located in Montgomery County, 15 miles northeast of Red Oak. Mr. Hayes during the past several years has been engaged in extensive farming and stock raising operation and since he moved to the Heath ranch a few years ago he has had the care and responsibility of a large herd of Purebred Hereford cattle, in addition to the management of his extensive farming operations. Mr. Hayes has always been a very energetic worker and unquestionably the heavy responsibility he has carried the past several years brought on a nervous breakdown which lead indirectly to the cause of his committing the rash act of suicide last Saturday. For some time it has been known that Mr. Hayes was not in the best of health and at times he showed indications of a nervous breakdown, but it was not believed that his condition was serious enough to undermine his mental faculties. The tragedy of his death comes as a distinct blow to his many relatives and friends in this county. All who are acquainted or have had business contact with Mr. Hayes know him as a gentleman of high character, strictly honorable and honest in all his business dealings and a citizen that was a credit to any community in which he resided.
Members of his family state that last Saturday morning Mr. Hayes got on a horse and started on his usual daily trips to look after his herd of purebred cattle. During this season of the year it was necessary for him to watch the herd closely in order to record accurately for registration purposes the date of calving of his pedigreed cows. When Mr. Hayes did not return at the time expected a search was started and it was not until later in the afternoon that his lifeless body was found hanging from a tree down the bank of a ravine. Following the discovery of the body the county coroner of Montgomery County was called and after learning the circumstances surrounding the event the coroner decided no inquest was necessary.
George Parson Hayes, son of Frances and Joseph Hayes was born June 17, 1882 and died at his home north of Red Oak, Saturday, May 27, 1933, at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He was born at Griswold, in Cass County, Iowa and lived most of his boyhood days in the vicinities of Elliott and Corning. January 20, 1904, he was married to Miss Mae Fees and Merrill L. of Lewis and George Howard of near Prescott. Mrs. Hayes passed away April 1, 1908. Later, on March 28, 1909, Mr. Hayes was united in marriage to Miss Fern Bixler, who with seven children, survive the deceased. The four sons are Byron of Villisca, Marvin, Paul, and Phillip at home. The three daughters are Mrs. Clifford Wood of Greenfield, Mae and Reva at home. Five grandchildren also survive. He also is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances Hayes and eleven brothers and sisters. The five brothers are Edward L. and Hugh H. Hayes of Springfield, Missouri; Earl F. of Arcadia, Kansas; Ralph J. and Joe M. of Corning. The six sisters are Mrs. A. F. Sterns, Mrs. Oscar Homan and Mrs. Charles Jackson, all of Corning; Mrs. Mel Buroughs of Burkley, Michigan; Mrs. George P. Riche and Miss Bernice Hayes of Kansas City.
For a number of years the family resided on a farm near Lincoln Center, but thee years ago moved to the Heath ranch in north Montgomery County. Mr. Hayes has always been engaged in farming and an active worker in church and social activities in the community in which he has resided. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services ere held Tuesday noon at the Mt. Etna M. E. Church and burial was made in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Six sons served as pall bearers, Merrill, Byron, Marvin, Paul, Phillip, and Howard Hayes.
Adams County free Press, Corning, Iowa, Thursday, June 1, 1933, page 7
BODY FOUND HANGING FROM TREE
George P. Hayes, a former Adams County farmer and a man well and favorably known in Adams County, ended his life by hanging last Saturday afternoon in a wood near his home on the W. H. Heath place located in Montgomery County, 15 miles northeast of Red Oak. Mr. Hayes during the past several years has been engaged in extensive farming and stock raising operation and since he moved to the Heath ranch a few years ago he has had the care and responsibility of a large herd of Purebred Hereford cattle, in addition to the management of his extensive farming operations. Mr. Hayes has always been a very energetic worker and unquestionably the heavy responsibility he has carried the past several years brought on a nervous breakdown which lead indirectly to the cause of his committing the rash act of suicide last Saturday. For some time it has been known that Mr. Hayes was not in the best of health and at times he showed indications of a nervous breakdown, but it was not believed that his condition was serious enough to undermine his mental faculties. The tragedy of his death comes as a distinct blow to his many relatives and friends in this county. All who are acquainted or have had business contact with Mr. Hayes know him as a gentleman of high character, strictly honorable and honest in all his business dealings and a citizen that was a credit to any community in which he resided.
Members of his family state that last Saturday morning Mr. Hayes got on a horse and started on his usual daily trips to look after his herd of purebred cattle. During this season of the year it was necessary for him to watch the herd closely in order to record accurately for registration purposes the date of calving of his pedigreed cows. When Mr. Hayes did not return at the time expected a search was started and it was not until later in the afternoon that his lifeless body was found hanging from a tree down the bank of a ravine. Following the discovery of the body the county coroner of Montgomery County was called and after learning the circumstances surrounding the event the coroner decided no inquest was necessary.
George Parson Hayes, son of Frances and Joseph Hayes was born June 17, 1882 and died at his home north of Red Oak, Saturday, May 27, 1933, at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He was born at Griswold, in Cass County, Iowa and lived most of his boyhood days in the vicinities of Elliott and Corning. January 20, 1904, he was married to Miss Mae Fees and Merrill L. of Lewis and George Howard of near Prescott. Mrs. Hayes passed away April 1, 1908. Later, on March 28, 1909, Mr. Hayes was united in marriage to Miss Fern Bixler, who with seven children, survive the deceased. The four sons are Byron of Villisca, Marvin, Paul, and Phillip at home. The three daughters are Mrs. Clifford Wood of Greenfield, Mae and Reva at home. Five grandchildren also survive. He also is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances Hayes and eleven brothers and sisters. The five brothers are Edward L. and Hugh H. Hayes of Springfield, Missouri; Earl F. of Arcadia, Kansas; Ralph J. and Joe M. of Corning. The six sisters are Mrs. A. F. Sterns, Mrs. Oscar Homan and Mrs. Charles Jackson, all of Corning; Mrs. Mel Buroughs of Burkley, Michigan; Mrs. George P. Riche and Miss Bernice Hayes of Kansas City.
For a number of years the family resided on a farm near Lincoln Center, but thee years ago moved to the Heath ranch in north Montgomery County. Mr. Hayes has always been engaged in farming and an active worker in church and social activities in the community in which he has resided. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services ere held Tuesday noon at the Mt. Etna M. E. Church and burial was made in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Six sons served as pall bearers, Merrill, Byron, Marvin, Paul, Phillip, and Howard Hayes.
Adams County free Press, Corning, Iowa, Thursday, June 1, 1933, page 7
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