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Schete, Herman
 
Newspaper: Democratic Northwest
Date: 1882-11-02
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Page: 8 Col: 1
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Suicide. A special to the Telegram relates the following, dated Oct. 29: Herman Schete, aged sixteen, living with his parents, seven miles west of Napoleon, who bas for some time been addicted to reading sensational literature to such an extent as to effect his mind, last night while sitting with the balance of the family at home, his attention being attracted by something outside, suddenly arose, took a double barreled shot gun from his room and went out. A moment later, hearing the report of the gun, the folks followed and in front of the house found the unfortunate boy with the top of his head blown off, and the gun lying by his side. It Is supposed be did the act in a fit of temporary insanity.

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