This Day in History: 1930-06-30

At 10:55 the State Police reported that a 63-year-old Fardale man had attempted suicide by cutting his veins with a razor. Dr. Gillet had treated John Neitzling but feared he would make another attempt on his life if left alone. Chief Smith was told that it was the task of the local police to watch him overnight. The next day the County Physician, Dr. Gilady, had Neitzling committed to the Morris Plains Asylum. The Neitzling family objected and demanded that the Town take care of their father. Since Mr. Neitzling had an income he could not be placed under the charge of Supervisor of the Poor. Chief Smith finally appealed to James Devine about what to do. The Police Record Book does not contain any record about what the final disposition of this case was. (Bristow)