Typed and spelled as written: Kay Cunningham

The Marlin Democrat
Marlin, Texas   Thursday, October 22, 1903

Meets Tragic Death
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Rev. O. Schorer Accidently
Killed With Gun
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Causes Deepest Regret Among All
Classes
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    Shortly after three o'clock Monday afternoon Father O. Schorer, the priest who was pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church in Marlin met a most tragic death at the lake of the Marlin Oil Company.
    Rev. O. Schorer in company with Mr. Holland, a visitor had gone up to the lake to spend a while fishing.  Jesse Stuart was there and had his gun in a boat.
    Rev. Shorer took hold of the gun by the muzzle to lift it from the boat.  The hammers struck the seat and one of the loads was discharged taking effect in the right side near the nipple.  The right lung was penetrated and almost completely destroyed.
    Medical aid was hastlly summoned but the unfortunate man was mortally wounded and nothing could save his life.  He was dead in 35 minutes, the end coming while his prostrate form was being taken to his home.  He was perfectly rational until the last, conversing freely with those around him.
    Justice Frazier was called to hold the inquest and his verdict was in accordance with the facts.
    Deceased had been pastor of St. Joseph's Church about three years and had won the love and respect not only of his own congregation but of the many with whom he became acquainted.  His was a most admirable character and impressed all with?? virtues.  He was charitable, kind and courteous to all.  A good man has been called from earthly walks.

 Biographical

    Odilo Schorer was born in Germany in about 1872 and has resided in this country since he was 6 years of age.  He was educated in Pennsylvania and was ordained as a Catholic priest at the age of 23.  He came to Marlin from Galveston.
    His work in Marlin has been very successful and the church greatly strengthened.
    He was the friend of humanity and many people in want have been beneficiaries of his charitable deeds.

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