The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-08-03
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Acc1DENT.AA serious accident happened to
L. Haskell, of this town last Thursday, while
engaged with a moving machine on the farm
of George Gooden. of Shalersville. He was
thrown from the seat, and falling before the
machine, had his left wrist nearly severed be-
sides receiving other injuries. The case is be-
ing treated with good results SO far, and hopes
are entertained to save the hand.l7 e1si esgsss5
Our community was shocked by the report of
a strange and almost inexplicable event which
occurred at the Station ON Friday last, in which
home was nearly rendered desolate by the
loss of ayoung wife and mother. In the after
noon Of that day, Mrs Ellen IngelI, the wife of
W. A. nge1l, who resided there, made delib-
crate attempt at self-destruction. In the ab-
sence of her husband, she purchased quantity
of morphine. about twenty five grains, / the
most of which she swallewed, and after leaving
the empty bottle upon the table, together with
two letters addressed to her sister and husband,
she vents . neighbor,s house and complained
of feeling unYell. Their suspicious being
aroused from her actions that something was
wrong, and upon going to her house, they soon
discovered the cause Meliical aid was imme-
diately summoned, (Drs- A. s. and j. NJ Crafts)
and the proper antidotes and specifics in such
cases were administered, and the most unceas-
| ing ehorts resorted 60, in counteracting the
powerful narcotic effects of the subtitle poison,
! for nearly twelve hours, when the system seem
| ed to give way and she sank into that deep
| sleep which is generally the sure precursor of
DEATH After remaining in that condition for
about twelve hours longer, entirely uncon-
scious, but yet breathing, the muscular rightly
began to relax, and favorable. systems to be ex-
| hibited which have continued to improve until
| Sunday noon, when she was able to speak and
recognize her friends. 1t is hoped that she will
/ ,.oyx, &c how,
4 years of age, needs mothers care, for many
years yet to come. From the tenor of the let
ters which she had written, it is supposed that
connubial infelicity and domestic trouble had
so preyed upon her sensitive mild, as to cause
her to become partially insane, and in that con-
dition, she made the rash attempt upon her own
life.
The indecent haste and apparent disrespect OF
her husband in his premature preparations fol
her funeral on Saturday, are the subjects fol-
much indignant comment in our community
and many harsh threats are uttered against
him, especially by the ladies, but we hope that
he will take counsel from public opinion and
from past experience, and in the future, try tc
perform the duties of true and faithful hus,
band towards one whom he promished to love
and protect, but few short years ago. -
On Sunday large concourse of people assem-
bled at the center, to show their respect for an
other aged pioneer, who had gone to her rest
Mrs. Elvira frost, the reiict of John Frost, dice
last Friday, after a short illness of forty -eigh
hours. 1t is supposed that she received SOM
internal injury, from over exertion two days be
fore her death. While alone on the road to An
rora, Immediately after high wind and show
or OF rain on thet day, she found tree blowi
, down across the road, and in making her wa!
around it, was obliged to take down two o
! three fences, and in replacing the heavy rail
she received the injuries resulting as above sta
ted. Her age gas 66 years Rev. Q. Blak
: preached the funeral discourse. large and nn
s meEous circle of relatives being present.
: Our township fathers haye commenced max
ing their public improvements this year, b