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Louis Bates

Birth	:	11 Jul 1867 Henry County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Jun 1930 Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Claremore, Rogers County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3032990, -95.6022034
Description	:	OBIT: Louis Bates, 63 years old, well-known retired farmer and resident of this city took his own life late Friday night or early this morning by hanging himself to a rafter in the garage at his home on Winfield Avenue, in the north part of town. The tragedy was first discovered about seven o'clock this morning by Mr. King who lives only a few feet from the Bates residence on the west. No note or other indications were left by which relatives might be able to know the cause for his rash act. Those who are best acquainted with the... Read More	OBIT: Louis Bates, 63 years old, well-known retired farmer and resident of this city took his own life late Friday night or early this morning by hanging himself to a rafter in the garage at his home on Winfield Avenue, in the north part of town. The tragedy was first discovered about seven o'clock this morning by Mr. King who lives only a few feet from the Bates residence on the west. No note or other indications were left by which relatives might be able to know the cause for his rash act. Those who are best acquainted with the unfortunate man attribute his act to ill health. For some time Mr. Bates had been in failing health and the past three months had been on a noticeable decline in heath. He was thought to be in good spirits Friday and spent the evening at his home. He had evidently retired rather early and possibly had arisen early this morning or during the night, as his bed had been occupied, dressed himself fully and gone directly to the garage where he was prepared to perform the rash act. He was first discovered by Mr. King about seven o'clock this morning. Mr. King's home is within a few feet of the Bates garage and when Mr. King looked out of his window, he saw Mr. Bates, who appeared to be standing in the open door of his garage. Mr. King was in the act of waving a good morning greeting to Mr. Bates when he noticed that Mr. Bates appeared too high to be standing on the ground and went out onto the porch from which the tragedy was easily discovered. Mr. Bates had fixed a small rope from a rafter near the door and evidently had stepped from the bumper of his car a height sufficient to clear the ground, and when found still had one foot resting on the bumper of the car. Mr. Bates owned two cars, a Hudson sedan and a Ford coupe, both of these cars were in the garage. Coroner Crane was called to the scene but no coroner's inquest was necessary as it was plainly a case of suicide. Mr. Bates was one of the best-known men in the county. He was for many years a successful farmer in Trenton Township, having accumulated considerable wealth while thus engaged. About fifteen years ago, he and Mrs. Bates moved to town and within a very short time, Mrs. Bates passed away. He has had farm interests here and in Kansas which have required his time and attention. Mr. Bates was of a quiet nature, not easily annoyed but was of a nature that his feelings were not easily detected and had he any thoughts of such tragedy lurking in his mind, he did not express or show it. Search was made of the premises for some note or communication which might make some explanation of the act, but up to late afternoon today nothing had been found. He is survived by one son, Gilbert Bates, and one granddaughter, Imogene, upon whom he daily showered his affections. One brother, Neil Bates, living west of town and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Allender, northwest of town, also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday forenoon at 10:30 from the Gilbert Bates home on Winfield Avenue, next door east of where Mr. Bates resided and at 11 o'clock from the Richwoods Church. Burial will take place at Richwoods Cemetery beside his wife. Rev. Weston and Rev. Osborn will be in charge of the services. Mount Pleasant News, June 21, 1930

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Louis Bates's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Claremore, Rogers County, USA.
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Louis Bates death on 21 Jun 1930 in Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 36.3032990
Longitude: -95.6022034

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nettie A. Allender Bates

(1866 - 1916)

Siblings

Neal Bates

(1868 - 1935)

Minnie Bates Allender

(1872 - 1937)

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