Andrew RACE
Obituary

Union Springs Advertiser, Union Springs, N.Y., Thursday, September 20, 1888

Andrew Race of Auburn, a well-known auctioneer and horseman hung himself in his barn Tuesday morning. Ill health and financial troubles are said to have been the cause of the suicide.

Weekly News and Democrat, Auburn, N.Y., Thursday, September 20, 1888

Andrew Race Dead

Terminated his life by suicide Tuesday morning

About 11 A.M. Tuesday morning Andrew Race, the well known horseman and auctioneer, was found hanging from a rafter in the barn, in the rear of his residence, 34 Lincoln street, by his wife. As soon as Mrs. Race recovered from the shock, she called for assistance and Smith Perkins, a painter, at work next door, answered her call and immediately cut the rope. Life was already extinct, and the remains were cold in death. From the statement of Mrs. Race, it appears that her husband, who had been in ill health for some time, went to the barn about 10 o'clock. Remaining there longer than usual, the wife went to ascertain the cause and was terrified to find him hanging from the ceiling. Appearances indicate that Mr. Race stood on an old chair to attach the small window cord to a strap, which was suspended from a rafter in one of the stalls, and, after he had adjusted the noose about his neck kicked the chair from him and strangled to death. He had evidently been hanging an hour when discovered.

Mr. Race had been unwell all summer and besides had suffered financial reverses. He had been the owner of some fine horses in his day and was one of the best known men in the county. He recently was compelled to part with his favorite horse and this, taken with his sickness, evidently preyed upon his mind, and led to this act. Naturally of a sunny disposition troubles came hard. Monday evening he seemed unusually well, but he passed a sleepless night and Tuesday morning seemed much depressed. He leaves, besides his wife, a son, James W. Race who is a foreman in Birdsalls & Co's, who will have much sympathy in their bereavement.

Coroner Baker was sent for immediately after the suicide was discovered, but not being at home, did not arrive till afternoon, when he ordered the remains removed to the house. He then empanelled the following jury:

Wm. Eddy, James Peacock, J C Burghduff, H B Perry, Edward Robinson, Wm Lamey, N H Kennedy, James Clary.

The inquest was concluded at Tallman's rooms Tuesday afternoon and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts as above.

The Auburn Bulletin, Auburn, N.Y., Friday, September 21, 1888.

Funeral of Andrew Race

Yesterday afternoon at 4 the funeral of the late Andrew Race was attended from the residence, 34 Lincoln street, Rev. J. J. Brayton officiating. The funeral was conducted with Masonic honors, delegates being present from Scipio Lodge, No 221, of which the deceased was a member, and St. Paul's and Auburn Lodges of this city. The pall bearers were chosen from members of Scipio and Auburn Lodges as follows: Dr. B. K. Hoxie, W. S. Robinson, H. Babcock, and Lawrence Smith. Interment was at Fort Hill.



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