The Hastings Daily Tribune (Hastings, NE), Monday, April 17, 1911; pg. 6
WIFE AND CHILD GONE
Lepinski Takes Candy as Peace Offering But is Too Late
The unexpected departure of his divorced wife and their five-year-old child appears to have been the final factor in reducing "Count" Frank Lepinski to the depths of despondency. His suicide at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in his father's shoe shop followed by a day or so his visit at Mrs. Lepinski's domicile, when he was informed that his ex-wife and child had gone to California.
Though divorced by decree of the district court on January 10 last Frank Lepinski was loath to give up his wife and he called at her home repeatedly and made entreaties for reconciliation. The last time he went there he took a box of candy for the child, only to find that both mother and child had been gone several days.
"Count" Lepinski's prodigality made him a poor husband and father. Although an expert barber and capable of earning good wages he squandered most of his money and was frequently arrested, always on the charge of drunkenness. Several time he found employment in other towns, where he hoped to escape temptation amid new surroundings, but always the reformation was short lived. Last year Mrs. Lepinski obtained $800 in settlement of a damage suit against a saloonkeeper and his bondsmen for debauching her husband and with this money she bought a hair dressing business in Denver avenue (sic), which she operated until it was destroyed by fire.
Saturday's tragedy was enacted in the Minnix & Shay room in the rear of Anton Lepinski's shop. There was nobody in either place when Frank Lepinski went there about 4 o'clock. He killed himself with a long barreled 44-40 revolved owned by John Minnix, which he found in a table drawer in the rear room. The shot made an ugly wound, passing completely through the head a little above the ears. Death was instantaneous.
Coroner Beghtol investigated the tragedy and being convinced that the death was suicidal decided to hold no inquest. No note was left by Lepinski to explain his act.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 this afternoon at the home of Anton Lepinski in South Hastings avenue (sic), Rev. L. Frank and Rev. Wilder officiating. Burial was at Parkview cemetery (sic).
WIFE AND CHILD GONE
Lepinski Takes Candy as Peace Offering But is Too Late
The unexpected departure of his divorced wife and their five-year-old child appears to have been the final factor in reducing "Count" Frank Lepinski to the depths of despondency. His suicide at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in his father's shoe shop followed by a day or so his visit at Mrs. Lepinski's domicile, when he was informed that his ex-wife and child had gone to California.
Though divorced by decree of the district court on January 10 last Frank Lepinski was loath to give up his wife and he called at her home repeatedly and made entreaties for reconciliation. The last time he went there he took a box of candy for the child, only to find that both mother and child had been gone several days.
"Count" Lepinski's prodigality made him a poor husband and father. Although an expert barber and capable of earning good wages he squandered most of his money and was frequently arrested, always on the charge of drunkenness. Several time he found employment in other towns, where he hoped to escape temptation amid new surroundings, but always the reformation was short lived. Last year Mrs. Lepinski obtained $800 in settlement of a damage suit against a saloonkeeper and his bondsmen for debauching her husband and with this money she bought a hair dressing business in Denver avenue (sic), which she operated until it was destroyed by fire.
Saturday's tragedy was enacted in the Minnix & Shay room in the rear of Anton Lepinski's shop. There was nobody in either place when Frank Lepinski went there about 4 o'clock. He killed himself with a long barreled 44-40 revolved owned by John Minnix, which he found in a table drawer in the rear room. The shot made an ugly wound, passing completely through the head a little above the ears. Death was instantaneous.
Coroner Beghtol investigated the tragedy and being convinced that the death was suicidal decided to hold no inquest. No note was left by Lepinski to explain his act.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 this afternoon at the home of Anton Lepinski in South Hastings avenue (sic), Rev. L. Frank and Rev. Wilder officiating. Burial was at Parkview cemetery (sic).
The Hastings Daily Tribune (Hastings, NE), Monday, April 17, 1911; pg. 6
WIFE AND CHILD GONE
Lepinski Takes Candy as Peace Offering But is Too Late
The unexpected departure of his divorced wife and their five-year-old child appears to have been the final factor in reducing "Count" Frank Lepinski to the depths of despondency. His suicide at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in his father's shoe shop followed by a day or so his visit at Mrs. Lepinski's domicile, when he was informed that his ex-wife and child had gone to California.
Though divorced by decree of the district court on January 10 last Frank Lepinski was loath to give up his wife and he called at her home repeatedly and made entreaties for reconciliation. The last time he went there he took a box of candy for the child, only to find that both mother and child had been gone several days.
"Count" Lepinski's prodigality made him a poor husband and father. Although an expert barber and capable of earning good wages he squandered most of his money and was frequently arrested, always on the charge of drunkenness. Several time he found employment in other towns, where he hoped to escape temptation amid new surroundings, but always the reformation was short lived. Last year Mrs. Lepinski obtained $800 in settlement of a damage suit against a saloonkeeper and his bondsmen for debauching her husband and with this money she bought a hair dressing business in Denver avenue (sic), which she operated until it was destroyed by fire.
Saturday's tragedy was enacted in the Minnix & Shay room in the rear of Anton Lepinski's shop. There was nobody in either place when Frank Lepinski went there about 4 o'clock. He killed himself with a long barreled 44-40 revolved owned by John Minnix, which he found in a table drawer in the rear room. The shot made an ugly wound, passing completely through the head a little above the ears. Death was instantaneous.
Coroner Beghtol investigated the tragedy and being convinced that the death was suicidal decided to hold no inquest. No note was left by Lepinski to explain his act.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 this afternoon at the home of Anton Lepinski in South Hastings avenue (sic), Rev. L. Frank and Rev. Wilder officiating. Burial was at Parkview cemetery (sic).
WIFE AND CHILD GONE
Lepinski Takes Candy as Peace Offering But is Too Late
The unexpected departure of his divorced wife and their five-year-old child appears to have been the final factor in reducing "Count" Frank Lepinski to the depths of despondency. His suicide at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in his father's shoe shop followed by a day or so his visit at Mrs. Lepinski's domicile, when he was informed that his ex-wife and child had gone to California.
Though divorced by decree of the district court on January 10 last Frank Lepinski was loath to give up his wife and he called at her home repeatedly and made entreaties for reconciliation. The last time he went there he took a box of candy for the child, only to find that both mother and child had been gone several days.
"Count" Lepinski's prodigality made him a poor husband and father. Although an expert barber and capable of earning good wages he squandered most of his money and was frequently arrested, always on the charge of drunkenness. Several time he found employment in other towns, where he hoped to escape temptation amid new surroundings, but always the reformation was short lived. Last year Mrs. Lepinski obtained $800 in settlement of a damage suit against a saloonkeeper and his bondsmen for debauching her husband and with this money she bought a hair dressing business in Denver avenue (sic), which she operated until it was destroyed by fire.
Saturday's tragedy was enacted in the Minnix & Shay room in the rear of Anton Lepinski's shop. There was nobody in either place when Frank Lepinski went there about 4 o'clock. He killed himself with a long barreled 44-40 revolved owned by John Minnix, which he found in a table drawer in the rear room. The shot made an ugly wound, passing completely through the head a little above the ears. Death was instantaneous.
Coroner Beghtol investigated the tragedy and being convinced that the death was suicidal decided to hold no inquest. No note was left by Lepinski to explain his act.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 this afternoon at the home of Anton Lepinski in South Hastings avenue (sic), Rev. L. Frank and Rev. Wilder officiating. Burial was at Parkview cemetery (sic).
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