Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 8, 1889, page 3, column 3
Lawson Abbott [sic], of this county died suddenly at the Insane Asylum Wednesday morning of heart trouble. He was sent to the asylum on last Sunday morning having been adjudged insane and was reported as getting along reasonably well and hence his death was a surprise to all. His insanity was in the nature of a religious mania and was first noticed by his relatives about ten days ago. Last Saturday night he secured the courtroom and delivered what he called a sermon and even then some who heard him were doubtful whether he was insane or not as he was rational on other subjects. Mr. Abbott was thirty-six years old and had a wife and two children. The remains were brought down on the afternoon train Wednesday. He was highly respected by our people and general sorrow is expressed at his death.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 1, column 6
Lawson Abbett’s Death.
The death of Lawson Abbett at the Insane Asylum last week was thoroughly investigated by Dr. J. T. Jones, our efficient coroner, and he found no cause to believe that Mr. Abbett had been injured by any one at the asylum. When the remains arrived here and were examined it was found that there were some slight bruises on his person which coupled with the suddenness of his death, caused the family to demand an investigation by the coroner. It was developed at the examination in Indianapolis that the deceased gave the attendants no cause for rough handling as he was entirely contented saying that he was at the “Tabernacle” where the Lord had sent him to convert all these people. He arrived there Sunday and ate and slept but little, but kept up his continued preaching nearly all the time. He was placed in the sick ward Monday morning where he remained until he died, and there seems to be no doubt but what he was treated in a kind and humane manner. On Tuesday afternoon his bowels moved while he was sitting in a chair, and he was taken to the bathroom where he made an attempt to drown himself by putting his head under the water, but was prevented by the attendant who got him out of the tub, and in doing so he struggled some and fell against the barber’s chair which was in the room. It was at this time that the attendant thinks he got the slight bruises found on his forehead and hip. Wednesday morning he was too weak to get up and the attendant raised him up in bed and gave him some milk and immediately after laying him down he died. It is believed by reason of the failure of the heart to act which resulted from his enfeebled condition, owing to his having eaten but little for the last ten days of his life and not sleeping scarcely any.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 5, column 1
The funeral of Lawson Abbett took place Friday afternoon from the Baptist church and was largely attended.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 8, 1889, page 5 column 3
CORONER’S VERDICT.
STATE OF INDIANA, Johnson County.
The undersigned coroner of Johnson county, Indiana, did on the 7th day of February and other days hold an inquest on the body of Lawson Abbett, in the city of Franklin, in said county and state.
Having viewed the body and heard the testimony of witnesses, I find that the deceased came to his death from a combination of causes, the immediate cause probably asphyxia.
There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum, on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.
Deceased was about 5 feet 6 inches high, light complexion, brown hair and gray eyes. No valuables found on the body.
J.T. JONES, Coroner, J.C. Franklin Ind., March 6th, 1889.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 1, 1889, page 1, col 6
Coroner’s Verdict in the Abbott Case
Coroner Jones finally rendered his verdict in the case of Lawson Abbott, on Wednesday. It simply finds that Abbott is supposed to have come to his death from asphyxia. This means that death is supposed to have resulted from the inability of the lungs to receive air. This inability of course was the result of some external physical cause. The verdict therefore leaves inference that Lawson Abbott died from violence and made no statement as to whether the violence was self-inflicted or inflicted by the hospital attendants. The verdict does not exonerate the hospital managers and attendants, and doubtless will be a surprise to them and the public. Dr. P. W. Payne coincides in his opinion with that of Coroner Jones and Drs. Ott and Carl Payne in their evidence both give it as their opinion that Lawson Abbott died from violence.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 15, 1889, page 4, column 2
THE ABBOTT VERDICT
Is Coroner Jones Consistent?
With all due respect to the feelings of the friends of Lawson Abbott, deceased, we believe the manner of his death and the conclusions reached by Coroner Jones in his verdict are of such public interest that the matter should not go without further notice.
As stated last week, Coroner Jones says in his verdict that the “immediate cause” of Mr. Abbott’s death was “probably asphyxia.” If Coroner Jones is right in his opinion that the immediate cause of death was asphyxia, Lawson Abbott was drowned, strangled, suffocated, or inhaled irrespirable gases. He died of violence from attendants or committed suicide, if he died from asphyxia. This is the only possible inference.
But Coroner Jones adds: “There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum; on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.” If death resulted from asphyxia, this statement is wholly incorrect and inconsistent on its face, and the authorities and attendants at the hospital cannot be exonerated. They, on the other hand would be guilty of violence or criminal negligence. This statement is also directly conflicting with the sworn opinions of Doctors Ott and Carl Payne, and also with the opinions of Doctors T. C. Donnell and P. W. Payne. All these were present at the post mortem. Dr. Donnell says that he is of the opinion that Abbott died from violence. Dr. Payne says he died from asphyxia – drowning, suffocation, strangulation or inhalation of gas. Dr. Carl Payne in his sworn statement says: “On the 8th day of February, 1889, I was ordered by the coroner of Johnson county to make a post mortem examination of the body of Lawson Abbott….In my opinion, which I base upon the evidence elicited by the coroner and the post mortem manifestations, death was the result of violence. C. F. PAYNE.
Dr. L. E. Ott says: “I, Lyman E. Ott, being sworn, say that at the request of Dr. J. T. Jones, coroner of Johnson county, Ind., I attended the post mortem of Lawson Abbott, made under his direction and also read the testimony given before him, by the attaches of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, at Indianapolis, and from the evidence thus presented I am of the opinion that the death of Lawson Abbott was due to violent injuries received on or about Feb. 4th, 1889, in the Indiana Hospital for insane.”
The Doctor then analyzes the evidence taken at the Hospital, and describes the bruises and wounds on Abbott’s head and body, upon which his opinion is based. Coroner Jones is therefore at variance with all the other physicians who attended the post mortem and we leave it to the public if he is not glaringly inconsistent in his verdict. It looks like an attempt to shield the management of the Hospital.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
Lawson Abbott [sic], of this county died suddenly at the Insane Asylum Wednesday morning of heart trouble. He was sent to the asylum on last Sunday morning having been adjudged insane and was reported as getting along reasonably well and hence his death was a surprise to all. His insanity was in the nature of a religious mania and was first noticed by his relatives about ten days ago. Last Saturday night he secured the courtroom and delivered what he called a sermon and even then some who heard him were doubtful whether he was insane or not as he was rational on other subjects. Mr. Abbott was thirty-six years old and had a wife and two children. The remains were brought down on the afternoon train Wednesday. He was highly respected by our people and general sorrow is expressed at his death.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 1, column 6
Lawson Abbett’s Death.
The death of Lawson Abbett at the Insane Asylum last week was thoroughly investigated by Dr. J. T. Jones, our efficient coroner, and he found no cause to believe that Mr. Abbett had been injured by any one at the asylum. When the remains arrived here and were examined it was found that there were some slight bruises on his person which coupled with the suddenness of his death, caused the family to demand an investigation by the coroner. It was developed at the examination in Indianapolis that the deceased gave the attendants no cause for rough handling as he was entirely contented saying that he was at the “Tabernacle” where the Lord had sent him to convert all these people. He arrived there Sunday and ate and slept but little, but kept up his continued preaching nearly all the time. He was placed in the sick ward Monday morning where he remained until he died, and there seems to be no doubt but what he was treated in a kind and humane manner. On Tuesday afternoon his bowels moved while he was sitting in a chair, and he was taken to the bathroom where he made an attempt to drown himself by putting his head under the water, but was prevented by the attendant who got him out of the tub, and in doing so he struggled some and fell against the barber’s chair which was in the room. It was at this time that the attendant thinks he got the slight bruises found on his forehead and hip. Wednesday morning he was too weak to get up and the attendant raised him up in bed and gave him some milk and immediately after laying him down he died. It is believed by reason of the failure of the heart to act which resulted from his enfeebled condition, owing to his having eaten but little for the last ten days of his life and not sleeping scarcely any.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 5, column 1
The funeral of Lawson Abbett took place Friday afternoon from the Baptist church and was largely attended.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 8, 1889, page 5 column 3
CORONER’S VERDICT.
STATE OF INDIANA, Johnson County.
The undersigned coroner of Johnson county, Indiana, did on the 7th day of February and other days hold an inquest on the body of Lawson Abbett, in the city of Franklin, in said county and state.
Having viewed the body and heard the testimony of witnesses, I find that the deceased came to his death from a combination of causes, the immediate cause probably asphyxia.
There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum, on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.
Deceased was about 5 feet 6 inches high, light complexion, brown hair and gray eyes. No valuables found on the body.
J.T. JONES, Coroner, J.C. Franklin Ind., March 6th, 1889.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 1, 1889, page 1, col 6
Coroner’s Verdict in the Abbott Case
Coroner Jones finally rendered his verdict in the case of Lawson Abbott, on Wednesday. It simply finds that Abbott is supposed to have come to his death from asphyxia. This means that death is supposed to have resulted from the inability of the lungs to receive air. This inability of course was the result of some external physical cause. The verdict therefore leaves inference that Lawson Abbott died from violence and made no statement as to whether the violence was self-inflicted or inflicted by the hospital attendants. The verdict does not exonerate the hospital managers and attendants, and doubtless will be a surprise to them and the public. Dr. P. W. Payne coincides in his opinion with that of Coroner Jones and Drs. Ott and Carl Payne in their evidence both give it as their opinion that Lawson Abbott died from violence.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 15, 1889, page 4, column 2
THE ABBOTT VERDICT
Is Coroner Jones Consistent?
With all due respect to the feelings of the friends of Lawson Abbott, deceased, we believe the manner of his death and the conclusions reached by Coroner Jones in his verdict are of such public interest that the matter should not go without further notice.
As stated last week, Coroner Jones says in his verdict that the “immediate cause” of Mr. Abbott’s death was “probably asphyxia.” If Coroner Jones is right in his opinion that the immediate cause of death was asphyxia, Lawson Abbott was drowned, strangled, suffocated, or inhaled irrespirable gases. He died of violence from attendants or committed suicide, if he died from asphyxia. This is the only possible inference.
But Coroner Jones adds: “There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum; on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.” If death resulted from asphyxia, this statement is wholly incorrect and inconsistent on its face, and the authorities and attendants at the hospital cannot be exonerated. They, on the other hand would be guilty of violence or criminal negligence. This statement is also directly conflicting with the sworn opinions of Doctors Ott and Carl Payne, and also with the opinions of Doctors T. C. Donnell and P. W. Payne. All these were present at the post mortem. Dr. Donnell says that he is of the opinion that Abbott died from violence. Dr. Payne says he died from asphyxia – drowning, suffocation, strangulation or inhalation of gas. Dr. Carl Payne in his sworn statement says: “On the 8th day of February, 1889, I was ordered by the coroner of Johnson county to make a post mortem examination of the body of Lawson Abbott….In my opinion, which I base upon the evidence elicited by the coroner and the post mortem manifestations, death was the result of violence. C. F. PAYNE.
Dr. L. E. Ott says: “I, Lyman E. Ott, being sworn, say that at the request of Dr. J. T. Jones, coroner of Johnson county, Ind., I attended the post mortem of Lawson Abbott, made under his direction and also read the testimony given before him, by the attaches of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, at Indianapolis, and from the evidence thus presented I am of the opinion that the death of Lawson Abbott was due to violent injuries received on or about Feb. 4th, 1889, in the Indiana Hospital for insane.”
The Doctor then analyzes the evidence taken at the Hospital, and describes the bruises and wounds on Abbott’s head and body, upon which his opinion is based. Coroner Jones is therefore at variance with all the other physicians who attended the post mortem and we leave it to the public if he is not glaringly inconsistent in his verdict. It looks like an attempt to shield the management of the Hospital.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 8, 1889, page 3, column 3
Lawson Abbott [sic], of this county died suddenly at the Insane Asylum Wednesday morning of heart trouble. He was sent to the asylum on last Sunday morning having been adjudged insane and was reported as getting along reasonably well and hence his death was a surprise to all. His insanity was in the nature of a religious mania and was first noticed by his relatives about ten days ago. Last Saturday night he secured the courtroom and delivered what he called a sermon and even then some who heard him were doubtful whether he was insane or not as he was rational on other subjects. Mr. Abbott was thirty-six years old and had a wife and two children. The remains were brought down on the afternoon train Wednesday. He was highly respected by our people and general sorrow is expressed at his death.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 1, column 6
Lawson Abbett’s Death.
The death of Lawson Abbett at the Insane Asylum last week was thoroughly investigated by Dr. J. T. Jones, our efficient coroner, and he found no cause to believe that Mr. Abbett had been injured by any one at the asylum. When the remains arrived here and were examined it was found that there were some slight bruises on his person which coupled with the suddenness of his death, caused the family to demand an investigation by the coroner. It was developed at the examination in Indianapolis that the deceased gave the attendants no cause for rough handling as he was entirely contented saying that he was at the “Tabernacle” where the Lord had sent him to convert all these people. He arrived there Sunday and ate and slept but little, but kept up his continued preaching nearly all the time. He was placed in the sick ward Monday morning where he remained until he died, and there seems to be no doubt but what he was treated in a kind and humane manner. On Tuesday afternoon his bowels moved while he was sitting in a chair, and he was taken to the bathroom where he made an attempt to drown himself by putting his head under the water, but was prevented by the attendant who got him out of the tub, and in doing so he struggled some and fell against the barber’s chair which was in the room. It was at this time that the attendant thinks he got the slight bruises found on his forehead and hip. Wednesday morning he was too weak to get up and the attendant raised him up in bed and gave him some milk and immediately after laying him down he died. It is believed by reason of the failure of the heart to act which resulted from his enfeebled condition, owing to his having eaten but little for the last ten days of his life and not sleeping scarcely any.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 5, column 1
The funeral of Lawson Abbett took place Friday afternoon from the Baptist church and was largely attended.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 8, 1889, page 5 column 3
CORONER’S VERDICT.
STATE OF INDIANA, Johnson County.
The undersigned coroner of Johnson county, Indiana, did on the 7th day of February and other days hold an inquest on the body of Lawson Abbett, in the city of Franklin, in said county and state.
Having viewed the body and heard the testimony of witnesses, I find that the deceased came to his death from a combination of causes, the immediate cause probably asphyxia.
There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum, on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.
Deceased was about 5 feet 6 inches high, light complexion, brown hair and gray eyes. No valuables found on the body.
J.T. JONES, Coroner, J.C. Franklin Ind., March 6th, 1889.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 1, 1889, page 1, col 6
Coroner’s Verdict in the Abbott Case
Coroner Jones finally rendered his verdict in the case of Lawson Abbott, on Wednesday. It simply finds that Abbott is supposed to have come to his death from asphyxia. This means that death is supposed to have resulted from the inability of the lungs to receive air. This inability of course was the result of some external physical cause. The verdict therefore leaves inference that Lawson Abbott died from violence and made no statement as to whether the violence was self-inflicted or inflicted by the hospital attendants. The verdict does not exonerate the hospital managers and attendants, and doubtless will be a surprise to them and the public. Dr. P. W. Payne coincides in his opinion with that of Coroner Jones and Drs. Ott and Carl Payne in their evidence both give it as their opinion that Lawson Abbott died from violence.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 15, 1889, page 4, column 2
THE ABBOTT VERDICT
Is Coroner Jones Consistent?
With all due respect to the feelings of the friends of Lawson Abbott, deceased, we believe the manner of his death and the conclusions reached by Coroner Jones in his verdict are of such public interest that the matter should not go without further notice.
As stated last week, Coroner Jones says in his verdict that the “immediate cause” of Mr. Abbott’s death was “probably asphyxia.” If Coroner Jones is right in his opinion that the immediate cause of death was asphyxia, Lawson Abbott was drowned, strangled, suffocated, or inhaled irrespirable gases. He died of violence from attendants or committed suicide, if he died from asphyxia. This is the only possible inference.
But Coroner Jones adds: “There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum; on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.” If death resulted from asphyxia, this statement is wholly incorrect and inconsistent on its face, and the authorities and attendants at the hospital cannot be exonerated. They, on the other hand would be guilty of violence or criminal negligence. This statement is also directly conflicting with the sworn opinions of Doctors Ott and Carl Payne, and also with the opinions of Doctors T. C. Donnell and P. W. Payne. All these were present at the post mortem. Dr. Donnell says that he is of the opinion that Abbott died from violence. Dr. Payne says he died from asphyxia – drowning, suffocation, strangulation or inhalation of gas. Dr. Carl Payne in his sworn statement says: “On the 8th day of February, 1889, I was ordered by the coroner of Johnson county to make a post mortem examination of the body of Lawson Abbott….In my opinion, which I base upon the evidence elicited by the coroner and the post mortem manifestations, death was the result of violence. C. F. PAYNE.
Dr. L. E. Ott says: “I, Lyman E. Ott, being sworn, say that at the request of Dr. J. T. Jones, coroner of Johnson county, Ind., I attended the post mortem of Lawson Abbott, made under his direction and also read the testimony given before him, by the attaches of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, at Indianapolis, and from the evidence thus presented I am of the opinion that the death of Lawson Abbott was due to violent injuries received on or about Feb. 4th, 1889, in the Indiana Hospital for insane.”
The Doctor then analyzes the evidence taken at the Hospital, and describes the bruises and wounds on Abbott’s head and body, upon which his opinion is based. Coroner Jones is therefore at variance with all the other physicians who attended the post mortem and we leave it to the public if he is not glaringly inconsistent in his verdict. It looks like an attempt to shield the management of the Hospital.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
Lawson Abbott [sic], of this county died suddenly at the Insane Asylum Wednesday morning of heart trouble. He was sent to the asylum on last Sunday morning having been adjudged insane and was reported as getting along reasonably well and hence his death was a surprise to all. His insanity was in the nature of a religious mania and was first noticed by his relatives about ten days ago. Last Saturday night he secured the courtroom and delivered what he called a sermon and even then some who heard him were doubtful whether he was insane or not as he was rational on other subjects. Mr. Abbott was thirty-six years old and had a wife and two children. The remains were brought down on the afternoon train Wednesday. He was highly respected by our people and general sorrow is expressed at his death.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 1, column 6
Lawson Abbett’s Death.
The death of Lawson Abbett at the Insane Asylum last week was thoroughly investigated by Dr. J. T. Jones, our efficient coroner, and he found no cause to believe that Mr. Abbett had been injured by any one at the asylum. When the remains arrived here and were examined it was found that there were some slight bruises on his person which coupled with the suddenness of his death, caused the family to demand an investigation by the coroner. It was developed at the examination in Indianapolis that the deceased gave the attendants no cause for rough handling as he was entirely contented saying that he was at the “Tabernacle” where the Lord had sent him to convert all these people. He arrived there Sunday and ate and slept but little, but kept up his continued preaching nearly all the time. He was placed in the sick ward Monday morning where he remained until he died, and there seems to be no doubt but what he was treated in a kind and humane manner. On Tuesday afternoon his bowels moved while he was sitting in a chair, and he was taken to the bathroom where he made an attempt to drown himself by putting his head under the water, but was prevented by the attendant who got him out of the tub, and in doing so he struggled some and fell against the barber’s chair which was in the room. It was at this time that the attendant thinks he got the slight bruises found on his forehead and hip. Wednesday morning he was too weak to get up and the attendant raised him up in bed and gave him some milk and immediately after laying him down he died. It is believed by reason of the failure of the heart to act which resulted from his enfeebled condition, owing to his having eaten but little for the last ten days of his life and not sleeping scarcely any.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1889, page 5, column 1
The funeral of Lawson Abbett took place Friday afternoon from the Baptist church and was largely attended.
Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 8, 1889, page 5 column 3
CORONER’S VERDICT.
STATE OF INDIANA, Johnson County.
The undersigned coroner of Johnson county, Indiana, did on the 7th day of February and other days hold an inquest on the body of Lawson Abbett, in the city of Franklin, in said county and state.
Having viewed the body and heard the testimony of witnesses, I find that the deceased came to his death from a combination of causes, the immediate cause probably asphyxia.
There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum, on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.
Deceased was about 5 feet 6 inches high, light complexion, brown hair and gray eyes. No valuables found on the body.
J.T. JONES, Coroner, J.C. Franklin Ind., March 6th, 1889.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 1, 1889, page 1, col 6
Coroner’s Verdict in the Abbott Case
Coroner Jones finally rendered his verdict in the case of Lawson Abbott, on Wednesday. It simply finds that Abbott is supposed to have come to his death from asphyxia. This means that death is supposed to have resulted from the inability of the lungs to receive air. This inability of course was the result of some external physical cause. The verdict therefore leaves inference that Lawson Abbott died from violence and made no statement as to whether the violence was self-inflicted or inflicted by the hospital attendants. The verdict does not exonerate the hospital managers and attendants, and doubtless will be a surprise to them and the public. Dr. P. W. Payne coincides in his opinion with that of Coroner Jones and Drs. Ott and Carl Payne in their evidence both give it as their opinion that Lawson Abbott died from violence.
The Franklin Republican, Friday, March 15, 1889, page 4, column 2
THE ABBOTT VERDICT
Is Coroner Jones Consistent?
With all due respect to the feelings of the friends of Lawson Abbott, deceased, we believe the manner of his death and the conclusions reached by Coroner Jones in his verdict are of such public interest that the matter should not go without further notice.
As stated last week, Coroner Jones says in his verdict that the “immediate cause” of Mr. Abbott’s death was “probably asphyxia.” If Coroner Jones is right in his opinion that the immediate cause of death was asphyxia, Lawson Abbott was drowned, strangled, suffocated, or inhaled irrespirable gases. He died of violence from attendants or committed suicide, if he died from asphyxia. This is the only possible inference.
But Coroner Jones adds: “There was no evidence of any rough or improper treatment while in the Asylum; on the contrary, the evidence showed that he received the best attention that could be given under the circumstances.” If death resulted from asphyxia, this statement is wholly incorrect and inconsistent on its face, and the authorities and attendants at the hospital cannot be exonerated. They, on the other hand would be guilty of violence or criminal negligence. This statement is also directly conflicting with the sworn opinions of Doctors Ott and Carl Payne, and also with the opinions of Doctors T. C. Donnell and P. W. Payne. All these were present at the post mortem. Dr. Donnell says that he is of the opinion that Abbott died from violence. Dr. Payne says he died from asphyxia – drowning, suffocation, strangulation or inhalation of gas. Dr. Carl Payne in his sworn statement says: “On the 8th day of February, 1889, I was ordered by the coroner of Johnson county to make a post mortem examination of the body of Lawson Abbott….In my opinion, which I base upon the evidence elicited by the coroner and the post mortem manifestations, death was the result of violence. C. F. PAYNE.
Dr. L. E. Ott says: “I, Lyman E. Ott, being sworn, say that at the request of Dr. J. T. Jones, coroner of Johnson county, Ind., I attended the post mortem of Lawson Abbott, made under his direction and also read the testimony given before him, by the attaches of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, at Indianapolis, and from the evidence thus presented I am of the opinion that the death of Lawson Abbott was due to violent injuries received on or about Feb. 4th, 1889, in the Indiana Hospital for insane.”
The Doctor then analyzes the evidence taken at the Hospital, and describes the bruises and wounds on Abbott’s head and body, upon which his opinion is based. Coroner Jones is therefore at variance with all the other physicians who attended the post mortem and we leave it to the public if he is not glaringly inconsistent in his verdict. It looks like an attempt to shield the management of the Hospital.
[Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry]
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