SUICIDE
David J. Cathcart, aged 63, at his home on Libby creek on the night of the 25th committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart with a 20-40 Winchester rifle. He used a stick to touch the trigger and held the gun between his legs while sitting on his bunk. He had lived with C.R. Johnstone and family for a number of years, being a relative of the family. During last winter, one of the children of Mr. Johnston died and since that time the old man lamented until he became deranged. The deceased until a few weeks ago was a very intelligent gentleman and during his life he was a good citizen. He was a member of the G.A.R. post at Bloomington. Served in the 138 Illinois Infantry. Judge C.R. Hoffman held the inquest with the following jurors: L.J. Getner, E.G. Pond, W. Peoples, H.F. Elliot, R.M. VanGilder, Mike Kelly. The remains were respectfully buried by the side of the little child in the Johnstone cemetery.
The Weekly Montanian - Mar 2, 1901
Libby, Montana
Note:
David Cathcart is likely buried in the Johnstone family cemetery whose location is unknown, but near Libby and Libby creek..
David J. Cathcart, aged 63, at his home on Libby creek on the night of the 25th committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart with a 20-40 Winchester rifle. He used a stick to touch the trigger and held the gun between his legs while sitting on his bunk. He had lived with C.R. Johnstone and family for a number of years, being a relative of the family. During last winter, one of the children of Mr. Johnston died and since that time the old man lamented until he became deranged. The deceased until a few weeks ago was a very intelligent gentleman and during his life he was a good citizen. He was a member of the G.A.R. post at Bloomington. Served in the 138 Illinois Infantry. Judge C.R. Hoffman held the inquest with the following jurors: L.J. Getner, E.G. Pond, W. Peoples, H.F. Elliot, R.M. VanGilder, Mike Kelly. The remains were respectfully buried by the side of the little child in the Johnstone cemetery.
The Weekly Montanian - Mar 2, 1901
Libby, Montana
Note:
David Cathcart is likely buried in the Johnstone family cemetery whose location is unknown, but near Libby and Libby creek..
SUICIDE
David J. Cathcart, aged 63, at his home on Libby creek on the night of the 25th committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart with a 20-40 Winchester rifle. He used a stick to touch the trigger and held the gun between his legs while sitting on his bunk. He had lived with C.R. Johnstone and family for a number of years, being a relative of the family. During last winter, one of the children of Mr. Johnston died and since that time the old man lamented until he became deranged. The deceased until a few weeks ago was a very intelligent gentleman and during his life he was a good citizen. He was a member of the G.A.R. post at Bloomington. Served in the 138 Illinois Infantry. Judge C.R. Hoffman held the inquest with the following jurors: L.J. Getner, E.G. Pond, W. Peoples, H.F. Elliot, R.M. VanGilder, Mike Kelly. The remains were respectfully buried by the side of the little child in the Johnstone cemetery.
The Weekly Montanian - Mar 2, 1901
Libby, Montana
Note:
David Cathcart is likely buried in the Johnstone family cemetery whose location is unknown, but near Libby and Libby creek..
David J. Cathcart, aged 63, at his home on Libby creek on the night of the 25th committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart with a 20-40 Winchester rifle. He used a stick to touch the trigger and held the gun between his legs while sitting on his bunk. He had lived with C.R. Johnstone and family for a number of years, being a relative of the family. During last winter, one of the children of Mr. Johnston died and since that time the old man lamented until he became deranged. The deceased until a few weeks ago was a very intelligent gentleman and during his life he was a good citizen. He was a member of the G.A.R. post at Bloomington. Served in the 138 Illinois Infantry. Judge C.R. Hoffman held the inquest with the following jurors: L.J. Getner, E.G. Pond, W. Peoples, H.F. Elliot, R.M. VanGilder, Mike Kelly. The remains were respectfully buried by the side of the little child in the Johnstone cemetery.
The Weekly Montanian - Mar 2, 1901
Libby, Montana
Note:
David Cathcart is likely buried in the Johnstone family cemetery whose location is unknown, but near Libby and Libby creek..
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