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- [S1] Newspaper Clipping, 21 Jan 1887, The Aegis & Intelligencer.
Mr. A J. Tucker, who formerly managed Mr. McCreery's farm, near High Point, has removed to near Little Britain, Lancaster Co., Pa.
- [S1] Newspaper Clipping, 9 Jul 1898, The Inquirer (Lancaster, Pa.).
Licenses transferred: Intercourse hotel from B. P. Mentzer to A. J. Tucker, formerly of Fulton township.
- [S1] Newspaper Clipping, 11 Feb 1899, The Semi-Weekly New Era.
Blew Out His Brains
Shocking Suicide at Intercourse
Out of Work and Despondent, Alvin J. Tucker Kills Himself in the Presence of his Wife, Who Was Unable to Stop the Fatal Deed.
In presence of his wife, who had so word or sign of warning of that was to happen, Alvin J. Tucker, a resident of Intercourse, ended his life on Wednesday by shooting himself with ta revolver in the forehead. He lived half an hour after the bullet entered his forehead, but was unconscious the entire time. THe motive for the act is assigned to despondency over the loss of money in business and failure to secure work.
Mr. Tucker arose about the usual hour and dressed himself, his wife remaining in bed. He donned his hat, overcoat and shoes, and told Mrs. Tucker that he was going out to feed his horse. These were the last words he uttered. Stepping across to the other side of the room, he opened his trunk, took out his revolver, placed the muzzle to his forehead and pulled the trigger. When she discovered his intentions Mrs. Tucker leaped from the bed and made an effort to frustrate the man's act, but she was too late, and her husband sank with a groan unconscious by her side. His wife was alone in the house, but sympathizing neighbors and friends came immediately to her assistance. Dr. Sample was summoned, but he was powerless to save the unfortunate man's life.
Mr. Tucker moved to Intercourse about the first of last July from Honeybrook, which place was the home of his wife, who is a daughter of Squire Supplee. He took possession of "The Travelers' Rest," the well-known hotel at Intercourse, where he remained until January 1, when he moved into a house across the street. It is understood that he lost his money in the hotel business, and his reverses, coupled with a failure to secure employment, led to melancholia. He brooded over his condition for the past month and ate and slept very little.
The deceased was about forty years old. He was a native of Darlington, Md., where his parents, who survive him, reside. While a resident of Intercourse he made many friends, and he was respected as an unassuming, honest man. He was highly connected and the case is one of more than ordinary sadness. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Junior Mechanics, and besides his wife, is survived by a son, who at present makes his home with Honeybrook relatives.
- [S1] Newspaper Clipping, 21 Apr 1894, The Cecil Whig.
Miss Anna B. Supplee, of Honeybrook, PA., and Mr. Alva J. Tucker, of Conowingo, were on Sunday in the Fifth Street Presbyterian Church, Camden, N. J. by the Rev. Arthur W. Spooner.
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