Peffley - David W.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Tuesday, August 8, 1922
Ladoga, Aug. 8 -- David W. Peffley, 78 years of age, and a veteran of the civil war, attempted suicide Monday at his home near Ladoga. the aged man used a shotgun in trying to end his life and it is rumored that he shot himself twice before falling mortally wounded. The shooting occurred at the Peffely home, two and one-half miles north of here sometime between eight and nine o'clock Monday morning. Mr. Peffley was at his home at the time and was found lying in a pool of blood by his wife. Two doctors were rushed to the home and every effort made to save his life. Although all hopes for his recovery have been abandoned he was still living late today. Ill health was assigned as the cause for his act. -- thanks Jeff S