A gun just discharged was lying close by; the butt of the gun had been fastened to an apple tree, by a piece of tape, a piece of the same tape had been fastened to the trigger, having unbuttoned his waistcoat and placed the muzzle as before stated he pulled the tape, and was dead in a moment, the whole charge of the gun penetrated his chest. "Thursday 12 March 1829 Distressing Circumstance, Attended with Loss of Lives. But the lamented illness of that gentleman caused the duty to devolve on J. Partridge, Esq. on the body of JAMES HOARE, aged 16 years, servant in husbandry, who was found suspended in a linhay. The case has caused considerable excitement in this place, and there is no doubt that improper means were used by some person to produce abortion, which led to the fatal result; and it is to be lamented that there was not sufficient evidence to criminate the suspected person.Thursday 1 May 1834 EXETER - About 5 o'clock on Sunday morning last the appearance of a man's jacket and hat, near Spring Gardens, on the Haven Banks, gave rise to apprehension that some one was in the Canal. I have already contacted the other candidates.". The young man was very much respected by his fellow servants, and his untimely fate sincerely lamented. B. Deceased was no doubt far advanced in pregnancy. He had complained, when at Gloucester, of a pain and oppression on his chest, and had taken some simple preparation, which had much relieved him. - On Saturday last, at Kentisbury, on the body of WILLIAM HUSSELL, aged 54, who went to bed on the preceding evening in his usual state of health; his wife, who followed him soon after, had been in bed but a few minutes, when she heard him draw a deep sigh, which was succeeded by a rattle in his throat; she instantly called to the servant to get a light, but before it could be procured, the light of vitality was extinguished in the poor man. "Thursday 30 July 1835 Forgery and Suicide at Newton. Everyone is welcome to live stream the service on the Nelson Funeral Home Facebook Page. The surgeons each took a portion of the contents of the stomach to analyze and the Inquest was adjourned to Thursday the 12th. Verdict Accidental Death. Sir E. Thornton, G.C.B., on the body of DUDLEY THORNTON, eldest son of SIR EDWARD, who was drowned whilst bathing in the Yealm on the preceding day. By some unfortunate accident, about half past four o'clock on Monday after, MR AULD was precipitated from the top to the bottom of the stone steps (14 in number) leading from the street to the pit and interior of the Theatre. B. Nine having been rescued, the boat was departing with them, when it was discovered that one was missing. Interment will be at the St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery. - Verdict, Chance Medley.Thursday 27 December 1827 On Saturday last, as MR JOHN SHELDON, a farmer of Romansleigh, was returning home from Southmolton Market, on crossing Leg's Bridge, he by some accident fell over into the water and was drowned. Death notices in Devon this week - Devon Live The deceased was an old man, and on the day in question, according to his usual custom after dinner, he went out into his garden, at the back of which the Gut is situate, and staying away for upwards of two hours, much longer than was usual, some fears crossed his wife's mind respecting him, which she communicated to an acquaintance, Mr Hodge, of this town, watchmaker, who went up by the side of the Gut, and when he came opposite deceased's garden, found him lying on the Barnstaple side of the Gut quite dead. Mr Jameson was known for campaigns around the UK, including climate justice and the living wage. The deceased was a labourer in the employ of Mr R. Rowe, by whose testimony and that of his servant, Robert Broom, it appeared that up to Tuesday night the deceased was in good health and high spirits. Verdict - "Accidental Death. there was no water in the stomach. In passing through Upton Pyne, he stopped at the Horse and Groom, and paid Mrs Pitts, the landlady, 6 for a tun of cider, and during the time he remained, drank two glasses of gin and water. Verdict accordingly.Thursday 9 February 1832 BARNSTAPLE - Suicide. On Tuesday morning it was noticed by the neighbours that she had not made her appearance, and the door of her apartment being found locked, and no answer to their inquiries returned, it was at length forced open, when a scene presented itself of the most abject poverty and distress. He asked her when they died, and she replied at four o'clock. - Verdict accordingly.Thursday 22 November 1827 EXETER - JOANNA MORRIS, a charwoman of this city, in taking a vessel with turpentine from the fire, at the house of Mr Lee, druggist, of this city, on Monday, spilled a small portion, which falling on the fire, the whole became ignited, and communicating to the woman's clothes, she was so dreadfully burnt, that though instantly removed to the Hospital, where every assistance was rendered she expired on Tuesday evening. His death was occasioned by brain fever which most rapidly ran its course, and was attended with paroxysms, by no means unusual in that disorder. Verdict - Accidental Death.On Wednesday 31st Jan., at Witheridge, on GRACE MARSHALL, an infant aged 3 years, who was on Sunday left with a younger child by the fire-side by their mother, while she went about a quarter of a mile to fetch milk. It was Mr K's opinion that he had committed the act under a violent and sudden attack of delirium, which had flown from the chest to the brain.