HERMAN REICHERT (d. 1900)
TOOK DEADLY POISON
Herman Reichert Swallows Carbolic Acid at Evergreen Cemetery
IS APPARENTLY CAUSELESS
Body Found By Sexton at Six O'Clock Last Evening-
Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Seized with some fearful delusion, Herman Reichert ended his earthly
existence at Evergreen Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The deed must
have been committed at about five o'clock, but the body was not found
until shortly after six. Emil Schroeder, the sexton, happened to be
walking through the cemetery at about that time, when he saw someone
lying apparently motionless across a grave. Upon investigation it was
found that the body was that of Reichert and that life had been extinct
for some time. Officers were notified and Patrolman Gunder Benson took
charge of the remains, which were at first taken to Frazier's morgue
and later to the home of the deceased. Upon investigation it was found
that Reichert had made away with himself by the use of carbolic acid.
A bottle of that poison was found upon his person and drops of the
liquor had evidently been spilt after he had taken the deadly draught
for his face was burnt in spots. The body was carefully searched and
besides the poison a bottle and an old revolver were found. The latter
had certainly not been used for some time, for it was rusty and could
not be fired. It is thought that the fact that Reichert was a special
officer explains its presence upon his person. Two pocket books, one
containing sixty five cents and the other some tobacco, a bunch of keys,
a watch, lead pencil and some matches were also found in the dead man's
pockets. Beneath where he lay were some scraps of paper on which were
scribbled some unintelligible marks. All that could be made out was one
little slip which was written "Good Bye Mamma." The spot where the
suicide chose to close his career was the grave of his first wife.
The coroner's inquest was held before Justice Markham this morning, the
jury consisting of G.M. Frase, August Ladwig, Richard McGuire, Emil
Schroeder, Peter Erickson, and Joseph Wolda. Considerable testimony was
heard and it developed that Reichert had purchased the carbolic acid at
the drug store of Knutzen & Roberts Monday morning at about ten o'clock.
When asked by the clerk what he intended to use it for he said he wished
to mix a wash for a horse and went on to say that he put twenty drops of
the drug into a pint of water. He remained In the store about fifteen
minutes, conversing about different matters. On the same day he visited
Klingholz's store to see about a broken lamp, and there seemed to be
perfectly rational. After a consideration of the evidence, the jury
determined upon the verdict as follows: "That Herman Reichert came to
his death on July 23, 1900, at Evergreen Cemetery, in this city of
Manitowoc, by his own hand by poisoning."
Reichert was forty three years of age, having been born in Germany
August 24, 1867. At an early age he emigrated with his family to
California and when still a boy came to Manitowoc, where he has since
resided. For about seventeen years he was still employed at Henry
Schmidt's livery barn, but for the last three years he has been a
finisher in the local factory of the American School Furniture Company.
His first wife died some years ago and he again married, both wives
being daughters of Mr. Kubitz. By his first wife he had two children,
George and Edward, to whom it is said the deceased has always been
devotedly attached. As far as it is known no domestic troubles have
existed that might have led to this terrible deed. Until quite recently
Reichert had not been drinking. He was a kind husband and a good neighbor
and a pall is cast over the community by his untimely death. Interment
will take place at Evergreen Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Several
relatives are expected to be here in time to attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 1
*********
Mon. evening cemetery watchman Emil Schroeder found the lifeless body of
Hermann Reichert on one of the graves. A coroner’s inquiry determined that
Reichert had committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid mixed with whiskey.
The 43-yr. old man was born in Germany but came to America with his parents
while he was still a boy. He worked 17 years for Henry Schmidt and for the
past three years for the Manitowoc Seating Co. His wife died several years
ago leaving him with 2 children.
He later married his late wife’s sister, the widow of Henry Herzog, who
brought 5 children to the marriage.
Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900
(The article goes into more details of the event.)
*********
Herman Reichert
birth: 1857 Hamburg
death: 23 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wisc.
father: Herman
mother: Mary
spouse: Berthea
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
[cause: suicide-carbolic acid]
TOOK DEADLY POISON
Herman Reichert Swallows Carbolic Acid at Evergreen Cemetery
IS APPARENTLY CAUSELESS
Body Found By Sexton at Six O'Clock Last Evening-
Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Seized with some fearful delusion, Herman Reichert ended his earthly
existence at Evergreen Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The deed must
have been committed at about five o'clock, but the body was not found
until shortly after six. Emil Schroeder, the sexton, happened to be
walking through the cemetery at about that time, when he saw someone
lying apparently motionless across a grave. Upon investigation it was
found that the body was that of Reichert and that life had been extinct
for some time. Officers were notified and Patrolman Gunder Benson took
charge of the remains, which were at first taken to Frazier's morgue
and later to the home of the deceased. Upon investigation it was found
that Reichert had made away with himself by the use of carbolic acid.
A bottle of that poison was found upon his person and drops of the
liquor had evidently been spilt after he had taken the deadly draught
for his face was burnt in spots. The body was carefully searched and
besides the poison a bottle and an old revolver were found. The latter
had certainly not been used for some time, for it was rusty and could
not be fired. It is thought that the fact that Reichert was a special
officer explains its presence upon his person. Two pocket books, one
containing sixty five cents and the other some tobacco, a bunch of keys,
a watch, lead pencil and some matches were also found in the dead man's
pockets. Beneath where he lay were some scraps of paper on which were
scribbled some unintelligible marks. All that could be made out was one
little slip which was written "Good Bye Mamma." The spot where the
suicide chose to close his career was the grave of his first wife.
The coroner's inquest was held before Justice Markham this morning, the
jury consisting of G.M. Frase, August Ladwig, Richard McGuire, Emil
Schroeder, Peter Erickson, and Joseph Wolda. Considerable testimony was
heard and it developed that Reichert had purchased the carbolic acid at
the drug store of Knutzen & Roberts Monday morning at about ten o'clock.
When asked by the clerk what he intended to use it for he said he wished
to mix a wash for a horse and went on to say that he put twenty drops of
the drug into a pint of water. He remained In the store about fifteen
minutes, conversing about different matters. On the same day he visited
Klingholz's store to see about a broken lamp, and there seemed to be
perfectly rational. After a consideration of the evidence, the jury
determined upon the verdict as follows: "That Herman Reichert came to
his death on July 23, 1900, at Evergreen Cemetery, in this city of
Manitowoc, by his own hand by poisoning."
Reichert was forty three years of age, having been born in Germany
August 24, 1867. At an early age he emigrated with his family to
California and when still a boy came to Manitowoc, where he has since
resided. For about seventeen years he was still employed at Henry
Schmidt's livery barn, but for the last three years he has been a
finisher in the local factory of the American School Furniture Company.
His first wife died some years ago and he again married, both wives
being daughters of Mr. Kubitz. By his first wife he had two children,
George and Edward, to whom it is said the deceased has always been
devotedly attached. As far as it is known no domestic troubles have
existed that might have led to this terrible deed. Until quite recently
Reichert had not been drinking. He was a kind husband and a good neighbor
and a pall is cast over the community by his untimely death. Interment
will take place at Evergreen Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Several
relatives are expected to be here in time to attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 1
*********
Mon. evening cemetery watchman Emil Schroeder found the lifeless body of
Hermann Reichert on one of the graves. A coroner’s inquiry determined that
Reichert had committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid mixed with whiskey.
The 43-yr. old man was born in Germany but came to America with his parents
while he was still a boy. He worked 17 years for Henry Schmidt and for the
past three years for the Manitowoc Seating Co. His wife died several years
ago leaving him with 2 children.
He later married his late wife’s sister, the widow of Henry Herzog, who
brought 5 children to the marriage.
Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900
(The article goes into more details of the event.)
*********
Herman Reichert
birth: 1857 Hamburg
death: 23 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wisc.
father: Herman
mother: Mary
spouse: Berthea
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
[cause: suicide-carbolic acid]
HERMAN REICHERT (d. 1900)
TOOK DEADLY POISON
Herman Reichert Swallows Carbolic Acid at Evergreen Cemetery
IS APPARENTLY CAUSELESS
Body Found By Sexton at Six O'Clock Last Evening-
Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Seized with some fearful delusion, Herman Reichert ended his earthly
existence at Evergreen Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The deed must
have been committed at about five o'clock, but the body was not found
until shortly after six. Emil Schroeder, the sexton, happened to be
walking through the cemetery at about that time, when he saw someone
lying apparently motionless across a grave. Upon investigation it was
found that the body was that of Reichert and that life had been extinct
for some time. Officers were notified and Patrolman Gunder Benson took
charge of the remains, which were at first taken to Frazier's morgue
and later to the home of the deceased. Upon investigation it was found
that Reichert had made away with himself by the use of carbolic acid.
A bottle of that poison was found upon his person and drops of the
liquor had evidently been spilt after he had taken the deadly draught
for his face was burnt in spots. The body was carefully searched and
besides the poison a bottle and an old revolver were found. The latter
had certainly not been used for some time, for it was rusty and could
not be fired. It is thought that the fact that Reichert was a special
officer explains its presence upon his person. Two pocket books, one
containing sixty five cents and the other some tobacco, a bunch of keys,
a watch, lead pencil and some matches were also found in the dead man's
pockets. Beneath where he lay were some scraps of paper on which were
scribbled some unintelligible marks. All that could be made out was one
little slip which was written "Good Bye Mamma." The spot where the
suicide chose to close his career was the grave of his first wife.
The coroner's inquest was held before Justice Markham this morning, the
jury consisting of G.M. Frase, August Ladwig, Richard McGuire, Emil
Schroeder, Peter Erickson, and Joseph Wolda. Considerable testimony was
heard and it developed that Reichert had purchased the carbolic acid at
the drug store of Knutzen & Roberts Monday morning at about ten o'clock.
When asked by the clerk what he intended to use it for he said he wished
to mix a wash for a horse and went on to say that he put twenty drops of
the drug into a pint of water. He remained In the store about fifteen
minutes, conversing about different matters. On the same day he visited
Klingholz's store to see about a broken lamp, and there seemed to be
perfectly rational. After a consideration of the evidence, the jury
determined upon the verdict as follows: "That Herman Reichert came to
his death on July 23, 1900, at Evergreen Cemetery, in this city of
Manitowoc, by his own hand by poisoning."
Reichert was forty three years of age, having been born in Germany
August 24, 1867. At an early age he emigrated with his family to
California and when still a boy came to Manitowoc, where he has since
resided. For about seventeen years he was still employed at Henry
Schmidt's livery barn, but for the last three years he has been a
finisher in the local factory of the American School Furniture Company.
His first wife died some years ago and he again married, both wives
being daughters of Mr. Kubitz. By his first wife he had two children,
George and Edward, to whom it is said the deceased has always been
devotedly attached. As far as it is known no domestic troubles have
existed that might have led to this terrible deed. Until quite recently
Reichert had not been drinking. He was a kind husband and a good neighbor
and a pall is cast over the community by his untimely death. Interment
will take place at Evergreen Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Several
relatives are expected to be here in time to attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 1
*********
Mon. evening cemetery watchman Emil Schroeder found the lifeless body of
Hermann Reichert on one of the graves. A coroner’s inquiry determined that
Reichert had committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid mixed with whiskey.
The 43-yr. old man was born in Germany but came to America with his parents
while he was still a boy. He worked 17 years for Henry Schmidt and for the
past three years for the Manitowoc Seating Co. His wife died several years
ago leaving him with 2 children.
He later married his late wife’s sister, the widow of Henry Herzog, who
brought 5 children to the marriage.
Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900
(The article goes into more details of the event.)
*********
Herman Reichert
birth: 1857 Hamburg
death: 23 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wisc.
father: Herman
mother: Mary
spouse: Berthea
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
[cause: suicide-carbolic acid]
TOOK DEADLY POISON
Herman Reichert Swallows Carbolic Acid at Evergreen Cemetery
IS APPARENTLY CAUSELESS
Body Found By Sexton at Six O'Clock Last Evening-
Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Seized with some fearful delusion, Herman Reichert ended his earthly
existence at Evergreen Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The deed must
have been committed at about five o'clock, but the body was not found
until shortly after six. Emil Schroeder, the sexton, happened to be
walking through the cemetery at about that time, when he saw someone
lying apparently motionless across a grave. Upon investigation it was
found that the body was that of Reichert and that life had been extinct
for some time. Officers were notified and Patrolman Gunder Benson took
charge of the remains, which were at first taken to Frazier's morgue
and later to the home of the deceased. Upon investigation it was found
that Reichert had made away with himself by the use of carbolic acid.
A bottle of that poison was found upon his person and drops of the
liquor had evidently been spilt after he had taken the deadly draught
for his face was burnt in spots. The body was carefully searched and
besides the poison a bottle and an old revolver were found. The latter
had certainly not been used for some time, for it was rusty and could
not be fired. It is thought that the fact that Reichert was a special
officer explains its presence upon his person. Two pocket books, one
containing sixty five cents and the other some tobacco, a bunch of keys,
a watch, lead pencil and some matches were also found in the dead man's
pockets. Beneath where he lay were some scraps of paper on which were
scribbled some unintelligible marks. All that could be made out was one
little slip which was written "Good Bye Mamma." The spot where the
suicide chose to close his career was the grave of his first wife.
The coroner's inquest was held before Justice Markham this morning, the
jury consisting of G.M. Frase, August Ladwig, Richard McGuire, Emil
Schroeder, Peter Erickson, and Joseph Wolda. Considerable testimony was
heard and it developed that Reichert had purchased the carbolic acid at
the drug store of Knutzen & Roberts Monday morning at about ten o'clock.
When asked by the clerk what he intended to use it for he said he wished
to mix a wash for a horse and went on to say that he put twenty drops of
the drug into a pint of water. He remained In the store about fifteen
minutes, conversing about different matters. On the same day he visited
Klingholz's store to see about a broken lamp, and there seemed to be
perfectly rational. After a consideration of the evidence, the jury
determined upon the verdict as follows: "That Herman Reichert came to
his death on July 23, 1900, at Evergreen Cemetery, in this city of
Manitowoc, by his own hand by poisoning."
Reichert was forty three years of age, having been born in Germany
August 24, 1867. At an early age he emigrated with his family to
California and when still a boy came to Manitowoc, where he has since
resided. For about seventeen years he was still employed at Henry
Schmidt's livery barn, but for the last three years he has been a
finisher in the local factory of the American School Furniture Company.
His first wife died some years ago and he again married, both wives
being daughters of Mr. Kubitz. By his first wife he had two children,
George and Edward, to whom it is said the deceased has always been
devotedly attached. As far as it is known no domestic troubles have
existed that might have led to this terrible deed. Until quite recently
Reichert had not been drinking. He was a kind husband and a good neighbor
and a pall is cast over the community by his untimely death. Interment
will take place at Evergreen Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Several
relatives are expected to be here in time to attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 1
*********
Mon. evening cemetery watchman Emil Schroeder found the lifeless body of
Hermann Reichert on one of the graves. A coroner’s inquiry determined that
Reichert had committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid mixed with whiskey.
The 43-yr. old man was born in Germany but came to America with his parents
while he was still a boy. He worked 17 years for Henry Schmidt and for the
past three years for the Manitowoc Seating Co. His wife died several years
ago leaving him with 2 children.
He later married his late wife’s sister, the widow of Henry Herzog, who
brought 5 children to the marriage.
Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900
(The article goes into more details of the event.)
*********
Herman Reichert
birth: 1857 Hamburg
death: 23 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wisc.
father: Herman
mother: Mary
spouse: Berthea
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
[cause: suicide-carbolic acid]
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