The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-15
A Case of Suicide.

When the Pile driver crew were return
ing from dinner on Saturday last to their
work at the end OF the SatsOp Company's
short treslle, they discovered the body of
man liz the shOal water about sixty feet
from the trcstle. The object had attracted
attention on going 10 dinner, but it was
supposed to be floating garment. Geo.
Hunlley examined the tloater and finding
it to be body, went and notified COron-
er Chapman who had the body taken to
the Mas 1ns' building, and proceeded to
i'm pannel jury to hold an inquest. The
testimony threw no light upon the cause
of the suicide, although it was evidently
INTENTIONAL. George Huntley and Lon
Edwards testified as to the finding OF
the body, DR.. Heirzer, that the man must
have beel temporarily Insane, from di-
sense of the lungs. Chas. Pole and Carl
Eick Ter. as to deceased having worked for
the Mason County Central railroad Com
pany one day with their grading crew;
that the name he gave was John Thomp-
son, and that his actions would Indicate
insanity Robt. Nichols was called from
Kamilchie, apd testified to identifying the
man as John Thompson. having known
him about two months. He recently
returned about week ago, looking as il
he lad an attack of the delirium tremens.
1t was learned that the suicide came
down from the camp Saturday morning
to draw pay for his days work, and had
his full beard shaved off at the barber
| shop, where he acted strangely, and Was
very nervous, us though recovering from
an attack OF the tremens. He borrowed
| Il pencil and IL piece of paper Of Jos. Deere
| at about eleven. which was found on his
person, together with some small change.
The body WAS first seen shortly after
twelve o'clock, SO he was not in the water
oyer AN hour. Following is the
FINDING OF THE JURY:
We, the jury summoned to hold an inquest over
the body OF man found in the Bay, in Shelton,
| Mason County, Washington, after hearing all the
evidence find him to be man by the name of
| John Thompson and that he came to his death
| BY drowning with intent to suicide. We find
him to be five feet and ten inches in height, of
dark complexion, with brown hair and gray
eyes; judge bis age to be between 35 and 40 years
DAVID SHELTON,
j. b. WOOD,
L. MCPHAIL,
PETER PETERSON,
JOSEPH DEER,
b. N. DONNELLY, Clerk.
The body was buried in the new
grave yard near Shelton, coffin having
| arrived from Olympia for the purpose
on Sunday afternoon. 1t is reported
that the suicide is member Of the Uni
| ted WOrkmen at Olympia, who will have
the remains taken to that place.
The Ladies of the Shelton w. G. T. U.
yesterday shipped to Tacoma, quilt,
sheets and sundry linen ware, a contribu.
ton to the Woman's home Of that city.
There are several families in this vicinity
to whom gifts of clothes or provisions
would be acceptable. The Kilroy fanny.
out on the Sat>op, are needy, and Com
missioner Potts sent out Il load Of supplies
to theta yesterday. The father has no,
been heard from for some time The Ed.
itor met Kilrny euroute to Seattle, about
two months ago, and he will be hunted up.
Arc the people aware that when they
purchase a Sewing machine from trav-
cling agent, that they are paying his ex-
penaes on the trip ard a gOOdly commits
sion likewise? Such is the case. but any
one in nee,l Of an Al six Drawer machine,
with all the attachments. Will do we'll to
call at this office. 1t has something new
to u>,-a guiler for the thread i'm
winding the bobbin
| Flrsl quality Lcierhead, Billhead
Noiehcad aud Statement stock awaiting
Orders al his Oiice. Also Envelopes
Siinpiny tt-e, Bus ines and Calling
cards OF numerous styles, Commercial
printing promptly executed. K
Rev. Mr.. Hayward wife and three chill.
dren. arrived ON Wednesday to occupy the
Methodist Church at this point Services
as usual-some time ago, -on next Sunday
No houses for the new corners to oc-
cupy! Why don't some enterprising per-
sons with the means, build more houses
to rent? 1t will pay.
Logging at the Union River works near
| Clifton is to be discontinued in a short
time. and the works will remain closed
down till about March 18th, next
| An assortment of legal blanks at this
Office. also some mortgage notes, with ten
| Interest coupons attached.
DENTIsTRY:-B R. Freeland has
bought DR.. Canyons Dental office in
Olympia, and is prepared ~ do all kinds
OF Dental work al reasonable rates OF
flee in Rogers Photographic Gallery.
| What beautiful weather we are having
| for November.
Shor form mortgage blanks, for sale
at this cfLce.
Children Enjoy
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