- Newspaper accounts of death Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1871, Page 3 SUICIDE IN THE WAIROA RIVER. An inquest was held on the 6th ultimo, before W W. Squires, Esq., Coroner, at the Spring Grove on the body of James Hyde, farmer, of Spring Hotel, Grove, who committed suicide in the Wairoa River, on Wednesday. Simon Bonnet Silcock deposed : The body is that of James Hyde, farmer, living at Spring Grove. On Wednesday last, I was told that it was suspected that he had gone up the River Wairoa, and drowned himself; so I went with otJthers to search for him. "We searched till about ten o'clock on Wednesday night, and commenced again early on Thursday morning. We found him between eight and nine o'clock, in the water in the mouth of the Wairoa gorge. He was on his feet, in about eight or nine feet of water. I found his coat, waistcoat, and hat on the bank, about twenty feet from the body. There was no sign of any scuffle having taken place. I knew him, and had not observed his being low spirited. I last saw him on Saturday, December 31, 1870. Charles Knapp, constable, deposed : The deceased told me, some month or so ago, that he had backed some bills for John Disher, who he heard was likely to fail, and that he would not pay them. He also said " that sooner than pay them he would make away with himself, and that he would astonish the people some day." The bills, he said, were accommodation bills. About a month ago he took some preparation of opium. He was excited the last time I saw him. I heard yesterday morning that he was missing, and started to look for him, when I was told he had been found. I then went to town and gave information. Mrs. Hyde handed me this piece of newspaper, on which is written in pencil : — My last will and testament. I deny myself of life through misfortune, and perpetual jar and contention. Jambs Hyde. I will go to hell, and enter the, torments of my God, where I have rest for ever. J. H. The deceased was in the habit of drinking a good deal. Winfield Higgin deposed : I certify that the writing on the piece of newspaper produced is that of the late James Hyde. The deceased had been very low-spirited about some bills he had backed for John Disher. He said if he had to pay he would be ruined. The jury returned a verdict that the " Deceased drowned himself while labouring under temporary insanity."
Newspaper, Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVII, Issue 4191, 19 January 1871, Page 3. Mr. James Hyde, of Spring Grove, Nelson, committed suicide by throwing himself into the Wairoa river. Although the deceased left written intimation of his intention of drowning himself, it is said that the writing was so diminutive that it was necessary to procure a magnifying glass to decipher it.
Newspaper, Colonist, Volume XIV, Issue 1387, 10 January 1871, Page 3 SPRING GROVE. The Suicide in the Waimea.—At the inquest held before Dr. Squires and a jury on Friday, on the body of James Hyde, farmer, whose death we notified in our last, evidence was taken as follows S. B. Silcock, being sworn, said that he and some others formed a search party, and on the second clay's search found the body in the water in the mouth of the Wairoa George, in about eight or nine feet of water, and standing erect, as was reported in our last, Charles Knapp, constable, sworn, said: I knew deceased. He told me about a month ago, that he had backed some bills of John Disher, who he heard was likely to fail, and that he would not pay them. He also said "that sooner than pay them he would make away with himself, and that he would astonish the people some day." The bills, he said, were accommodation bills. About a month ago, he took some preparation of opium. He was excited the last time I saw him. I heard yesterday morning that he was missing, and started to look for him, when I was told he had been found. I then went down and gave information. Mrs. Hyde handed me this piece of newspaper, on which is written in pencil: —"My last will and testament. I deny myself of life through misfortune, and perpetual jar and contention.— James Hyde." "I will go to hell and enter the torments of my God, where I have rest for ever. —J. H." The deceased was in the habit of drinking a good deal. Winfield Higgin, after identifying the writing on the newspaper as that of the late James Hyde, said deceased had been very low-spirited about some bills he had backed for John Disher. He said if he had to pay he would be ruined. The jury, returned a verdict that the "Deceased drowned himself while laboring under temporary insanity."
Newspaper, Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 778, 12 January 1871, Page 2. Mr James Hyde, of Spring Grove, Nelson, committed suicide by throwing himself into the Wairoa river, on Wednesday morning last. It appears that the deceased had been depressed in mind about some accommodation bills, which in conjunction with another person he had endorsed for a neighbor, who has since become a bankrupt, and had been heard to say that he never would pay them. On the day named, about dinner-time, it would seem that Hyde (having written a letter, which he left in his own house, declaring his intention to destroy himself) proceeded to the entrance of the Gorge, to a deep place in the river, and deliberately divesting himself of hat, coat, and waistcoat, which he left on the rocks, threw himself into the pool, where he was found by Mr Charles Knapp and a search party, yesterday morning. The body when found was standing upright on a rock at the bottom of the hole, in an exactly similar position to that of Mr Seymour's daughter, who was drowned in the same place about three years since. Although the deceased left written intimation of his intention of drowning himself, it is said that the writing was so diminutive that it was necessary to procure a magnifying glass to decypher it. If this is true, it would argue that the deceased was in full possession of his faculties at the time, and was determined to delay any search that would be likely to deter him from the rash act. Deceased was between 50 and 60 years of age.
Papers Past, Colonist, Volume XIV, Issue 1386, 6 January 1871, Page 3. Suicide. —Mr. James Hyde, of Spring Grove, committed suicide by throwing himself into the Wairoa river, on Wednesday morning last. It appears that the deceased had been depressed in mind about some accommodation bills, which in conjunction with another person he had endorsed for a neighbor, who has since become a bankrupt, and had been heard to say that he never would pay them. On the day named, about dinner-time, it would seen that Hyde (having written a letter, which he left in his own house, declaring his intention to destroy himself) proceeded to the entrance of the Gorge, to a deep place in the river, and deliberately divesting himself of hat, coat, and waistcoat, which he left on the rocks, threw himself into the pool, where he was found by Mr. Charles Knapp and a search party, yesterday morning. The body when found was standing upright on a rock at the bottom of the hole, in an exactly similar position to that of Mr. Seymour's daughter, who was drowned in the same place about three years since. Although the deceased left written intimation of his intention of drowning himself, it is said that the writing was so diminutive that it was necessary to procure a magnifying glass to decypher it. If this is true, it would argue that the deceased was in full possession of his faculties at the time, and was determined to delay any search that would be likely to deter him from the rash act. Deceased was between 50 and 60 years of age. Notice of the occurrence was given to the authorities yesterday, and an inquest will be held to-day at Disher's, Spring Grove.
Papers Past, Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 6, 7 January 1871, Page 2. Coroner's Inquest. An inquest was held at Spring Grove yesterdaynces described by us yesterday. It, appeared that the deceased who had been in the habit of drinking heavily, was in an unsound state of mind at the time he committed the fatal act, as was, shown by the following letter which he left behind him, and which was handed to the constable by Mrs. Hyde. It was written in most diminutive characters, and ran thus My last will and testament. I deny myself of life through misfortune, and perpetual jar and contention. James Hyde. I will go to hell, and enter the torments of my God, where I have rest for ever. J. H. A verdict was returned that the "Deceased drowned himself while laboring under temporary insanity."
Papers Past, Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXX, Issue 4, 7 January 1871, Page 2. SUICIDE IN THE WAIROA RIVER. An inquest was held yesterday, before W W. Squires, Esq., Coroner, at the Spring Grove Hotel, on the body of James Hyde, farmer, of Spring Grove, who committed suicide in the Wairoa River, on Wednesday. Simon Bonnet Silcock deposed The body is that of James Hyde, farmer, living at Spring Grove. On Wednesday last, I was told that it was suspected that he had gone up the River Wairoa, and drowned himself; so I went with others to search for him. We searched till about ten o'clock on Wednesday night, and commenced again early on Thursday morning. We found him between eight and nine o'clock, in the water in the mouth of the Wairoa gorge. He was on his feet, in about eight or nine feet of water. I found his coat, waistcoat, and hat on the bank, about twenty feet from the body. There was no sign of any scuffle having taken place. I knew him, and had not observed his being low spirited. I last saw him on Saturday, December 31, 1870. Charles Knapp, constable, deposed The deceased told me, some month or so ago, that he had backed some bills for John Disher, who he heard was likely to fail, and that he would not pay them. He also said that sooner than pay them he would make away with himself, and that he would astonish the people some day." The bills, he said, were accommodation bills. About a month ago he took some preparation of opium. He was excited the last time I saw him. I heard yesterday morning that he was missing, and started to look for him, when I was told he had been found. I then went to town and gave information. Mrs. Hyde handed me this piece of newspaper, on which is written in pencil My last will and testament. I deny myself of life through misfortune, and perpetual jar and contention. James Hyde. I will go to hell, and enter the torments of my God, where I have rest for ever, J. H. The deceased was in the habit of drinking a good deal. Winfield Higgin Reposed: I certify that the writing on the piece of newspaper produced is that of the late James Hyde. The deceased had been very low-spirited about some bills he had backed for John Disher. He said if he had to pay he would be ruined. The jury returned a verdict that the "Deceased drowned himself while labouring under temporary insanity."
Papers Past, Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXX, Issue 6, 10 January 1871, Page 2. THE LATE INQUEST. To the Editor of the 'Nelson Examiner.' Sir—" When doctors disagree, woe to the patient." Yesterday, at the inquest held on the body of the late Mr. Hyde, some eleven of the jury were locked up by the perverseness of one who could not, or would not, understand the meaning of the word lunatic," as applied by law in the finding of a verdict of temporary insanity." The words used are these Being of unsound mind, lunatic, and distracted." Now as I read them, the words are synonymous. Will you kindly explain the word lunatic?" The schoolmasters are enjoying their siesta, or I would have referred the question to them. Doubtless, their decision would be ample to remove the dense film that seemed to overcast the mind of the perverse one. I am, &c., One of the Jury. Spring Grove, January 7.
Newspaper, Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 778, 12 January 1871, Page 2. Mr James Hyde, of Spring Grove, Nelson, committed suicide by throwing himself into the Wairoa river, on Wednesday morning last. It appears that the deceased had been depressed in mind about some accommodation bills, which in conjunction with another person he had endorsed for a neighbor, who has since become a bankrupt, and had been heard to say that he never would pay them. On the day named, about dinner-time, it would seem that Hyde (having written a letter, which he left in his own house, declaring his intention to destroy himself) proceeded to the entrance of the Gorge, to a deep place in the river, and deliberately divesting himself of hat, coat, and waistcoat, which he left on the rocks, threw himself into the pool, where he was found by Mr Charles Knapp and a search party, yesterday morning. The body when found was standing upright on a rock at the bottom of the hole, in an exactly similar position to that of Mr Seymour's daughter, who was drowned in the same place about three years since. Although the deceased left written intimation of his intention of drowning himself, it is said that the writing was so diminutive that it was necessary to procure a magnifying glass to decypher it. If this is true, it would argue that the deceased was in full possession of his faculties at the time, and was determined to delay any search that would be likely to deter him from the rash act. Deceased was between 50 and 60 years of age. In the course of a review of the past year, the Nelson Evening Mail Bays Commercially, Nelson, unfortunately, is no better off than the sister provinces, and the numerous cases of bankruptcy which have occurred amongst us afford a sad illustration of the general depression that prevails. At the commencement of last year we were full of hope that the newly-discovered reefs at Wangapeka and Collingwood were about to work a change for the better in our condition, but the only effect they have yet had has been to lock up a sum of money amounting to L 20.000, for which there have hitherto been little or no returns
Papers Past, West Coast Times, Issue 1650, 13 January 1871, Page 2. Mr James Hyde, of Spring Grove, Nelson, committed suicide by throwing himself into the Wairoa River, on Wednesday morning last. It appears that the deceased had been depressed in mind about some accommodation bills, which in conjunction with another person he had endorsed for a neighbor, who has since become a bankrupt, and had been heard to say that he never would pay them. On the day named, about dinner-time, it would seem that Hyde (having written a letter, which he left in his own house, declaring his intention to destroy himself) proceeded to the entrance of the Gorgeat, coat, and waistcoat, which he left on the rocks, threw himself into the pool, where he was found by Mr Charles Knapp and a search party, yesterday morning. The body when found was standing upright on a rock at the bottom of the hole, in an exactly similar position to that of Mr Seymour's daughter, who was drowned in the same place about three years since. Although the deceased left written intimation of his intention of drowning himself, it it said that the writing was so diminutive that it was necessary to procure a magnifying glass to decypher it. If this is true, it would argue that the deceased was in full possession of his faculties at the time, and was determined to delay any search that would be likely to deter him from the rash act. Deceased was between fifty and sixty years of age.
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