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Show Ill Health Cause of Fearful Tragedy In Illinois. Quincy, Ill.-r-George Gurney on Sunday Sun-day shot and killed his father, Dr. Seneca Gurney, aged 79 years; wounded wound-ed his sister-in-la.w, Mrs. Seneca Gurney, Gur-ney, Jr.. aged 37, and then killed himself. him-self. Breakfast had been announced when George Gurney called Mrs. Gurney Gur-ney to his room, saying that he was not well. She expressed sympathy, whereupon he fired at her. Dr. Gurney Gur-ney attempted to go to her aid and was siiot down. Ill health and worry are supposed to have affected Gurney's mind. |