Lost Hopes: Suicide In Harvey County, Kansas
Lost Hopes and Crushed Dreams have sometimes overwhelmed our residents, resulting in their attempted, or successful, suicide. While the initial pain may reside in the heart of one individual, suicide has a tragic effect on everyone around them.
It is true from an earthly perspective that, “A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?” (Proverbs 18:14). Yet comfort is available: “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
This page is dedicated to the memory of those whose lives were effected by suicide in Harvey County.
Douglas Tate Killed By Train
Man Killed By Train Harvey County authorities are investigating the death of a man hit by a train in the 6100 block of S. West Road. The location sits three miles southwest of Newton and four miles northeast of Sedgwick. The event occurred around 5 a.m. July 19,...
James Shea
Private James Shea enlisted in Co. K, 139th Infantry, in Newton, under Capt. Howard M. Randall, in the spring of 1917, as company cook. He had made his home here but a few years, and was quite well known and well respected. While the company was in training at Camp...
Suicide By Hanging
Suicide by Hanging. Found Dead In A Barn. A Man The Fatal Leap Into The Dark Via Hemp Rope. Last evening we learned that an unknown corps had been brought to the city, from the township, by Justice Weatherby, and turned over to the officers at this place. On...
