Illness Drives Merchant to Take His Life

Camden Courier-Post - August 11, 1933

Daughter Finds Him Dead Over Gas Range at Home

Despondent over a prolonged illness, Isaac Greenstein, 50, of 411 Broadway, proprietor of a men's clothing store at that address, committed suicide last night by inhaling gas.

Greenstein was found slumped over a gas range in the kitchen of his home when his daughter Rose, 18, returned home at 6:30 p. m. All jets were open.

The girl rushed out and notified neighbors, who apprised police. Greenstein was taken to Cooper Hospital in the Second police district patrol.

Greenstein, whose wife Sophia was in Atlantic City, left two notes, one addressed to his family, asking their forgiveness and the other asking that a brother, A. Greenstein of 949 North Franklin Street, be notified. The notes were found on a table by Detective Clifford Carr, who declared Greenstein has suffered from a stomach disorder for years.

The note addressed to his family follows:

Do not blame anybody for my deed. My terrible suffering compelled me to make an end to my unbearable life. Goodbye, my dear, good, faithful and affectionate wife. Goodbye, my dear and unfortunate children. Fate has been very ugly and cruel to me. The only thing left for me to do is get rid of my suffering. Please, good people, be good to my unfortunate family.

Isaac Greenstein, August 10, 1933