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Date: 13 Jun 2005 22:13:54 -0600

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Davenport Daily Gazette
July 13, 1871
"FOUND DROWNED
Last evening, between seven and eight o'clock the body of a man was found in the river at the lower end of Rock Island, near Deckermans's saw mill. Officers Feid and Dodd , learning of the fact, crossed over, and identified the body as that of Michael McEneny, of this city, a well-known blacksmith. He had been missing since Tuesday morning, at which time he left home telling his wife he was going over to Rock Island. Not returning, she yesterday visited that city, but could get no tidings of him. How he came to his death we are not prepared to say. There were no evidences of foul play. "

July 13, 1871
Davenport Democrat
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Probable Suicide
Just before dark last evening, the dead body of Michael McNerney, a man well known in this city for many years, was found floating in the Mississippi at the lower end of Rock Island. He was known to be at home in this city on Tuesday morning, and was seen in Rock Island about noon of that day. As there were no signs of violence upon his person, and it being a fact that he was somewhat involved in difficulties, it is presumed that he took his own life. The deceased was about 45 years old; has been known in Davenport as a hard working mechanic-a blacksmith-for many years. Unfortunately he was addicted to the free and constant use of intoxication drink, which undoubtedly laid the foundation of his troubles, and led him into the difficulties which terminated his existence. He leaves a wife and family of children, who are entitled to deep sympathy. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Friday Morning July 14th 1871
Davenport Daily Gazette
Probable Suicide
The remains of Michael McNerney, which were found in the river on Rock Island shore, as stated in yesterday’s
Gazette were buried today, attended by a large procession. There seems to be no doubt but that he committed suicide.
He was much involved in debt and financial troubles embarrassed him greatly. He leaves a wife and four children.

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