The feet were near the bank, inclined towards the upper part of the hill, and the head was inclined towards the lower part. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment, Indian 'killer' elephant relocated to tiger reserve, Ding becomes China's first male world chess champion. The poor fellow, it appeared, was endeavouring to beat the stream, as it is termed, that is, to swim against the current, which by the late heavy rains which have fallen, was rendered unusually strong, and his strength being exhausted, he sunk before he could reach the bank. - On Monday last, a young man, called WILLIAM GOULD, an apprentice to Mr Hamblen, basket-maker, in this town, terminated his existence by hanging himself in his master's workshop. Alderman and Coroner, and a Jury, on view of the body of MR HENRY COTHAY, found drowned in Cuney Gut, just above the Iron Foundry, on the Newport Road. Verdict - Accidental Death.BIDEFORD - On Friday a girl named GRIFFEY, about 14 years of age, fell over the Quay in Mr Burnard's yard, and was drowned. She had during the morning told witness she was in the family way. The woman was certainly in great distress, and she believed, on her oath, that the child died of want. Although an alarm was given the moment he plunged in, it was an hour before the body was found. About ten o'clock he heard the cart, and a great noise in the street, he asked if they were going to take the poor old man away, and the mob hooted and cried out that witness ought to be sent with him, for he had brought the disease into the town. The Jury returned a verdict of 'Found Drowned.' A Coroner's Inquest sat on the body the same evening, which returned a Verdict of "Hung himself in a fit of Temporary Insanity. BALLMAN, 40 years of age, who resided nearly opposite. Myrtle Anderson, 92 of Devils Lake, ND formally of Webster, ND, died peacefully March 19, 2023 at Towner County Living Center of Cando. Verdict - "Accidental. The subject of the deceased's pregnancy was spoken of, but Hannaford did not say any thing about it. He was lying dead in a field tilled to barley, of about 4 acres, through which was a path leading from Upton Pyne to Exeter; his gun was by him, and it is said, a hare was in his pocket. She complained to him about six months since of a circumstance of a particular nature, owing to cold. - A most atrocious murder was perpetrated here on Sunday last by a young man named HONEY, a musician residing in Old Town. - A female servant of Mr Woodman, surgeon, St. Thomas, adjoining this city, named ANN SNELL, having, on Monday, been sent to the shop of Mr Manley, butcher, Alphington-street, had scarcely entered it when she dropped down and expired immediately. - On Monday last, a woman called ELIZABETH TAMLYN, of Braunton, aged 72, went to the house of her next door neighbour, Mrs Dommett, and asked permission to broil a piece of meat; and whilst in the act of doing so, she suddenly exclaimed, "O my stomach!" Michael Robinson, 35, killed Carol Hart, 77, of Northam, Devon, in January, after she discovered he had stolen thousands of pounds from her. She called for assistance, and the fire was soon put out. The situation of Judge has been filled for 21 years, by Philip Bustard, now 59 years of age, and a small farmer; who was, on the present occasion, seated in a chair of large dimensions and mounted on a table. The deceased was the son of MR JAMES DARBY, joiner, Goldsmith street, in this city, and had the misfortune to be dumb. Dr Newbold was then sworn - I was present at the post mortem examination of MARY ANN MILDRUM; found many livid marks, as well as bruises, which appeared to have been inflicted some time previous to her death; remarked to Mr Flexman that it was not all fair play. JULIA, one of his daughters, a little girl about 5 years old, while playing in the garden, unfortunately fell into a well 40 feet deep. She declared she had not seen the deceased since last Monday week. Deaths. The EA said a spill at Kilmington led to the deaths of thousands of fish, including some protected species, in the River Axe. The Rev. Having returned to the Guildhall, the Jury proceeded to hear the evidence. He appeared instantly to become sensible of this, and not improbably lost his self confidence, as the effect was visible to those who were near him, and who in the buoyancy of youth endeavoured to cheer him by each taking him by the hand, and saying, "don't be afraid." On Sunday last, the deceased left his lodgings with an understanding that he was going into the country. Their feelings may be better conceived than described, when they found that the shop below was in flames. - On Tuesday last, at Horwood, on the body of JOHN SLOCOMBE, the unfortunate man on whom, in company with William Jocelyn, the quarry fell in on the 12th instant, as was reported in our following Journal, and the latter was killed on the spot: this poor man has since lingered in a most pitiable condition, till Monday last, when death released him from his sufferings.Thursday 5 June 1834 On Friday last, a man of the parish of Washford Pyne, called George Selly, was committed to the County Jail, charged, on the Coroner's warrant, with manslaughter; the particulars of the case are these: on the Monday preceding, the prisoner, GEO. The boat then passed under the stern of the Lyra towards Southdown. Inquest. "Thursday 20 August 1835 EXETER - On Tuesday morning, as a man named PETER WAY in the employ of Mr Charles Smith, bricklayer in this city, was at work on the Friars, engaged in loading a cart with sand, he burst a blood vessel, and expired in about ten minutes. - On Wednesday morning last, MR WM. of Exeter, Surgeon, was at the Devon and Exeter Hospital when the deceased was brought in, between 12 and 1 o'clock in the day, on Saturday last. John Traverse Birdwood, of Plymouth, stated in substance as follows: - That he was particularly acquainted with deceased, having known him several years. He was a most excellent mechanical engineer, and thoroughly understood his business, but his habits unfortunately led him into great excess, by which he has thus prematurely perished. Verdict as in the former case.Thursday 20 February 1834 Inquests held by Thomas Copner, Esq., Coroner. You can review your Bookmarks in the Saved area. Mr John Hicks confirmed last witness's statement. At the time they were at cards, deponent's brother and two little boys came into the room. Coroner, who returned a Verdict of - "Died by the Visitation of God. At about half past twelve the next day, the deceased ordered deponent to get the gig and horse ready, as he would drive over to Devonport, from whence he returned at about ten minutes before eight in the evening. Thomas Parsons, a servant at the Union Inn, St. Thomas, and Jonathan Badcock said they had seen the deceased in the skittle ground adjoining to the said Inn, on Friday the 28th ult. SIR EDWARD immediately rushed into the water towards the spot pointed out by his sons, but finding he could not swim with his clothes on, he was obliged to return to the shore, and having taken off his clothes, again went into the river. Stephen Kent, of no fixed abode, appeared at Barnstaple Magistrates' court on April 24 where he pleaded guilty to five breaches, John has an incurable condition that attacks his organs and airways. The carter, Crispin, and another returned to ascertain the extent of the injury they had done. It appeared by the evidence, that the deceased went home much intoxicated, on Tuesday evening, when he sent his daughter, a little girl, to call her mother, and in her absence was supposed to fall on the bed-post, which was only four feet high, and that the ends of his neckerchief being tied, caught on the wire at the top of the post, as he was found by his son within the lapse of ten minutes, suspended by the neck, resting on one knee. Verdict - Visitation of God.Atrocious Murder, at Roborough, near Torrington - On Thursday last, a man of the name of GEORGE CUDMORE, and a woman called Sarah Dunn, both of the parish of Roborough, were committed to Exeter Gaol, charged with the Wilful Murder of GRACE, the wife of the said GEORGE CUDMORE. A son and daughter of MR KNAPMAN, of Drascombe, were on their return from school, mounted on two donkies, and when nearly arrived home, MISS KNAPMAN, who is about 14 years of age, incautiously fastened the halter round her waist, and alighting, the animal suddenly sprung forward, and kicking at the same time, felled her to the ground. He returned from London about a fortnight since; he has frequently complained of violent pains in his head, accompanied with depression of spirits, and on the day previous to his death exhibited strong symptoms of deranged intellect. on the body of RICHARD HOSKING, who was unfortunately drowned in the Sound on Monday last by the swamping of a boat, in tow of a barge belonging to Mr Billing, on her return from the Breakwater - verdict Accidentally Drowned, and a deodand of 20s. Joseph Hodge and William Collis detailed the particulars of having gone, about three weeks ago, (but neither of them could speak to the day) with the prisoner Quaintance, to the shop of Mr Salter, druggist, where he purchased three ounces of arsenic, which he said was to destroy rats; he had remarked when he requested them to go with him, that he had applied for it before himself, but could not obtain it without witnesses. One father of a numerous family became the wretched victim of his own folly, and sunk into death perhaps before half the measure of his days had been filled: and another who had a train of dependants, calling for his daily assistance, doomed to the miseries of a doleful prison, with a mind perpetually embittered by reflection, and tortured by painful contrition.PLYMOUTH - Suicide. For a considerable time the lives of some of them were in a very doubtful state, but they are now, owing to the excellent care which has been taken of them, much recovered. There was a large abscess forming in the right arm, and a very large one surrounding the left collar-bone, which was in a state of extreme ulceration, so that the sharpened points could be felt through the skin. Coleby, mayor, on the body of a little girl, named GRACE CAWSEY, whose death was supposed to have been occasioned by a blow she received from a female, for some trifling offence; after a minute investigation, however, the Jury returned a verdict - Died by the Visitation of God.An Inquest was held by T. Copner, Esq. on the body of ANN GRIBBLE, wife of WM. Forrester proved that CRAPP and Mrs Wylie had lodged in his house till some time in August, calling themselves Smail, and that Wylie had come and claimed his wife, who still refused to live with him. Cawsey, David. The Inquest was continued on Saturday night, when a verdict of Accidental Death was returned.Sudden Deaths. Persons were dispatched in quest of him, who sought for him in vain through the whole of that and the succeeding day, until the evening, when a servant man going into a hay loft at the higher end of the village, discovered him suspended by a halter from a beam which crossed the loft, quite dead, having been hanging there as it is supposed from the time he left his home. Witness also described an injury of the lower part of the stomach, the particulars of which it is not necessary to give. Deponent passed by him, but did not observe that he looked round. On examining into the treatment the deceased had received at the workhouse, it appeared that she had been confined alone in a room without fire and candle, the greater part of the window boarded up, part of the glass of the window broken, and that she died alone. A Coroner's Inquest was held on the body by T. Copner, Esq. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 3 June 1830 Suicide - On Monday last, MARY ACKLAND, an apprentice girl to Mr John Comer, of Smithapath, in the parish of Loxhore, committed this fatal act. It appears that although often cautioned to the contrary, a number of men employed in the Breakwater work at Oreston, are in the constant habit of proceeding across Catwater in small boats so deeply laden as to place their lives in imminent danger. LeRoy F. Lunde, 86 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND. Coroner. A medical gentleman was promptly procured, who bled his patient, and recommended his immediate removal to his home, where he lingered until Saturday morning, when he expired. before Mr T. Wills, mayor, on the body of MR WILLIAM GORDEN, carrier, who was found dead in his waggon, on its arrival from Exeter the preceding evening, the Jury returned a verdict, Died from suffocation. Verdict - Lunacy.On Tuesday evening last, as ARTHUR COHAM Esq. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. None of the pockets were turned out. Coroner. and a most respectable Jury. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 31 May 1832 On Friday last, an Inquest was held at Tawstock, by Thomas Copner, Esq. Being but a commission agent, the want of success in this and former journies, is supposed to have been the cause of that alienation of mind which tempted him to commit self-destruction, and perhaps his failure at Devonport, on Saturday, confirmed it. To this effect the evidence on the Inquest went and no other whatever, and in accordance with it, the respectable Jury returned their verdict of "Died by the Visitation of God, in consequence of Phrenitis." The child JOHN was lying on his back; the sides of the face and neck, as well as the under-surface of the body, presented a livid appearance; there was a livid circle round the neck, and where this passed over the windpipe; there was a spot about the size of a nail, which was more discoloured than the rest. on the body of MERSH MAYN, a fine young man of about 18, who was burnt by rockets on the 5th of November, in the High street of Honiton, where after a very long enquiry, the Jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death. - On Saturday last, a woman of this town, called ANN ULPH, the wife of a mason, and mother of three children, who had been about her usual domestic employment, and was seen in the street conversing with a neighbour, in the morning, by twelve o'clock was found reclining on her bed, a corpse. on the body of RICHARD GREGORY, of Bishop's Tawton, aged 80 years, who, whilst walking across the church yard, suddenly fell down, and immediately expired. In all probability, the accident was owing to the extreme darkness that prevailed. To account for the situation of the horse, it appears that the chaise lay on its back, with the pole elevated, and that, during the struggling of the animals, the grey horse, being the most powerful of the two, had got the other under, and became so entangled in the harness as to remain in that position.