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SUICIDE.George Rankin Takes HisOwn Life., Despondency, Through Loss of HisWife, Probably the Cause.George Rankin, son of JohnRankin, of 345 N. Kenilworth1 avenue, took his own life this[1orning at 7 o’clock. He arose| iarly, dressed himself and went1n out on the porch of the residencenifdisof his sister, Mrs. Simpson Dunlop, and shot himself in the head.yal-s-lenjfinSince the death of his brother-in-law, Simpson Dunlop, Mr.Rankin had slept in his sister’shome, 445 N. Kenilworth avenue.About three years ago his wifedied, leaving him with a youngson. Mr. and Mrs. Rankin wereii- greatly attached to each otherol 1and the loss of his wife was unitidA-doubtedly the cause of the act.n As no man can be thoroughlyty rational at such a time, Mr.ns Rankin was surely irresponsibled.for the deed.adheIt was a great shock to hismany friends. He was raisedlp I in Oak Park. He vas about 40es-♦be years of age, and a man. of un-onby impeachable Christian character.ialire20“No arrangements have beenmade for the funeral at the hourto we o° to press
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Oak Park Argus
Oak Park, Illinois, US
Fri, Oct 11, 1901
Page 3
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