Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2025 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== USGenNet Data Repository Notice: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ============================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ============================================================================= The Jackson Daily Citizen Wednesday, 4 August, 1869 At Michigan City, on Wednesday last, MARCUS MERCHANT, of Bristol, Mich., while deranged, or suffering from an attack of delerium tremens, committed committed (sic) suicide by shooting himself in the head. On his person were found $957.90, mortgages calling for $3,300, four notes for $500 each and one for $300, besides other valuable papers. ===============================================================================