OBITUARY: Manti Messenger, Friday, 27 March 1914
LOUIS E. TUTTLE SHOT THROUGH LEFT BREAST.
Says Shooting Was Purely Accidental. 44 Caliber Bullet Passed Through Body.Shortly before the noon hour yesterday, Louis E. Tuttle accidentally shot himself at his home in this city. He was preparing to go to the farm and went into the house to get his revolver. His son asked him what he wanted it for and he replied to take it to the farm.He took the revolver, went into the granary and started to load it. He got one shell in and the gun would not work right. In trying to put it into working order the weapon was discharged, the bullet, of 44 caliber, entering just below the left nipple, passing through his body and coming out a little lower than the point of entrance, going through two boards afterwards.He saw someone on the sidewalk and called to them but they did not hear him. His family heard the call at the house although they had not heard the shot. Going to the granary they found Mr. Tuttle lying on the floor, bleeding profusely and suffering intense pain; help was secured, the wounded man carried to the house and physicians summoned who did all that was possible to relieve him.
When asked whether the shooting was accidental or intentional he replied, "Purely accidental; no willful intent whatever. He further added, "If I had wanted to kill myself and had the nerve to do it I would have the nerve to admit it.
"This story is borne out by the track of the bullet, the only other direct evidence at hand. From the course it took through the body and the location of the holes it made in the two granary petitions, it was evident he was stooping over quite near the floor when the leaden missle started on its fatal journey. This is the position he claimed to be in while working with the revolver.The wounded man lingered six hours, retaining his right mind and talking with friends almost till the last, when death relieved him of further suffering.
Louis E. Tuttle was a son of Luther T. Tuttle of this city. He was born in Iowa in 1863, his parents coming to Utah and to Manti during the same year and his life has been spent in this city. He married May Clark, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hays Clark of this city. His wife and nine children survive him.
Funeral arrangements are being suspended awaiting word from relatives in California.
LOUISE EDWIN TUTTLE was a merchant, farmer and wool grower, member of the firm of L. T. Tuttle & Co. The family came to Manti the same year he was born, and Louis was reared as a farmer and had always lived in Manti. He married in Manti, December 19, 1888, Mary C. Clark whose family was among the early settlers of Sanpete. They had a nice, comfortable home, heal so has a farm of twenty-five acres near town.
Mr. Tuttle was a member of the I.O.O.F., and in 1897 held the office of Noble Grand of Temple City Lodge No. 23 of Manti. Is actively engaged in the stock and sheep industry, and has in connection with his father a flock of 6000 sheep. He was known as a quiet and unassuming in his business department, but was one of Manti's men of tried integrity and honesty.
LOUIS E. TUTTLE SHOT THROUGH LEFT BREAST.
Says Shooting Was Purely Accidental. 44 Caliber Bullet Passed Through Body.Shortly before the noon hour yesterday, Louis E. Tuttle accidentally shot himself at his home in this city. He was preparing to go to the farm and went into the house to get his revolver. His son asked him what he wanted it for and he replied to take it to the farm.He took the revolver, went into the granary and started to load it. He got one shell in and the gun would not work right. In trying to put it into working order the weapon was discharged, the bullet, of 44 caliber, entering just below the left nipple, passing through his body and coming out a little lower than the point of entrance, going through two boards afterwards.He saw someone on the sidewalk and called to them but they did not hear him. His family heard the call at the house although they had not heard the shot. Going to the granary they found Mr. Tuttle lying on the floor, bleeding profusely and suffering intense pain; help was secured, the wounded man carried to the house and physicians summoned who did all that was possible to relieve him.
When asked whether the shooting was accidental or intentional he replied, "Purely accidental; no willful intent whatever. He further added, "If I had wanted to kill myself and had the nerve to do it I would have the nerve to admit it.
"This story is borne out by the track of the bullet, the only other direct evidence at hand. From the course it took through the body and the location of the holes it made in the two granary petitions, it was evident he was stooping over quite near the floor when the leaden missle started on its fatal journey. This is the position he claimed to be in while working with the revolver.The wounded man lingered six hours, retaining his right mind and talking with friends almost till the last, when death relieved him of further suffering.
Louis E. Tuttle was a son of Luther T. Tuttle of this city. He was born in Iowa in 1863, his parents coming to Utah and to Manti during the same year and his life has been spent in this city. He married May Clark, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hays Clark of this city. His wife and nine children survive him.
Funeral arrangements are being suspended awaiting word from relatives in California.
LOUISE EDWIN TUTTLE was a merchant, farmer and wool grower, member of the firm of L. T. Tuttle & Co. The family came to Manti the same year he was born, and Louis was reared as a farmer and had always lived in Manti. He married in Manti, December 19, 1888, Mary C. Clark whose family was among the early settlers of Sanpete. They had a nice, comfortable home, heal so has a farm of twenty-five acres near town.
Mr. Tuttle was a member of the I.O.O.F., and in 1897 held the office of Noble Grand of Temple City Lodge No. 23 of Manti. Is actively engaged in the stock and sheep industry, and has in connection with his father a flock of 6000 sheep. He was known as a quiet and unassuming in his business department, but was one of Manti's men of tried integrity and honesty.
OBITUARY: Manti Messenger, Friday, 27 March 1914
LOUIS E. TUTTLE SHOT THROUGH LEFT BREAST.
Says Shooting Was Purely Accidental. 44 Caliber Bullet Passed Through Body.Shortly before the noon hour yesterday, Louis E. Tuttle accidentally shot himself at his home in this city. He was preparing to go to the farm and went into the house to get his revolver. His son asked him what he wanted it for and he replied to take it to the farm.He took the revolver, went into the granary and started to load it. He got one shell in and the gun would not work right. In trying to put it into working order the weapon was discharged, the bullet, of 44 caliber, entering just below the left nipple, passing through his body and coming out a little lower than the point of entrance, going through two boards afterwards.He saw someone on the sidewalk and called to them but they did not hear him. His family heard the call at the house although they had not heard the shot. Going to the granary they found Mr. Tuttle lying on the floor, bleeding profusely and suffering intense pain; help was secured, the wounded man carried to the house and physicians summoned who did all that was possible to relieve him.
When asked whether the shooting was accidental or intentional he replied, "Purely accidental; no willful intent whatever. He further added, "If I had wanted to kill myself and had the nerve to do it I would have the nerve to admit it.
"This story is borne out by the track of the bullet, the only other direct evidence at hand. From the course it took through the body and the location of the holes it made in the two granary petitions, it was evident he was stooping over quite near the floor when the leaden missle started on its fatal journey. This is the position he claimed to be in while working with the revolver.The wounded man lingered six hours, retaining his right mind and talking with friends almost till the last, when death relieved him of further suffering.
Louis E. Tuttle was a son of Luther T. Tuttle of this city. He was born in Iowa in 1863, his parents coming to Utah and to Manti during the same year and his life has been spent in this city. He married May Clark, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hays Clark of this city. His wife and nine children survive him.
Funeral arrangements are being suspended awaiting word from relatives in California.
LOUISE EDWIN TUTTLE was a merchant, farmer and wool grower, member of the firm of L. T. Tuttle & Co. The family came to Manti the same year he was born, and Louis was reared as a farmer and had always lived in Manti. He married in Manti, December 19, 1888, Mary C. Clark whose family was among the early settlers of Sanpete. They had a nice, comfortable home, heal so has a farm of twenty-five acres near town.
Mr. Tuttle was a member of the I.O.O.F., and in 1897 held the office of Noble Grand of Temple City Lodge No. 23 of Manti. Is actively engaged in the stock and sheep industry, and has in connection with his father a flock of 6000 sheep. He was known as a quiet and unassuming in his business department, but was one of Manti's men of tried integrity and honesty.
LOUIS E. TUTTLE SHOT THROUGH LEFT BREAST.
Says Shooting Was Purely Accidental. 44 Caliber Bullet Passed Through Body.Shortly before the noon hour yesterday, Louis E. Tuttle accidentally shot himself at his home in this city. He was preparing to go to the farm and went into the house to get his revolver. His son asked him what he wanted it for and he replied to take it to the farm.He took the revolver, went into the granary and started to load it. He got one shell in and the gun would not work right. In trying to put it into working order the weapon was discharged, the bullet, of 44 caliber, entering just below the left nipple, passing through his body and coming out a little lower than the point of entrance, going through two boards afterwards.He saw someone on the sidewalk and called to them but they did not hear him. His family heard the call at the house although they had not heard the shot. Going to the granary they found Mr. Tuttle lying on the floor, bleeding profusely and suffering intense pain; help was secured, the wounded man carried to the house and physicians summoned who did all that was possible to relieve him.
When asked whether the shooting was accidental or intentional he replied, "Purely accidental; no willful intent whatever. He further added, "If I had wanted to kill myself and had the nerve to do it I would have the nerve to admit it.
"This story is borne out by the track of the bullet, the only other direct evidence at hand. From the course it took through the body and the location of the holes it made in the two granary petitions, it was evident he was stooping over quite near the floor when the leaden missle started on its fatal journey. This is the position he claimed to be in while working with the revolver.The wounded man lingered six hours, retaining his right mind and talking with friends almost till the last, when death relieved him of further suffering.
Louis E. Tuttle was a son of Luther T. Tuttle of this city. He was born in Iowa in 1863, his parents coming to Utah and to Manti during the same year and his life has been spent in this city. He married May Clark, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hays Clark of this city. His wife and nine children survive him.
Funeral arrangements are being suspended awaiting word from relatives in California.
LOUISE EDWIN TUTTLE was a merchant, farmer and wool grower, member of the firm of L. T. Tuttle & Co. The family came to Manti the same year he was born, and Louis was reared as a farmer and had always lived in Manti. He married in Manti, December 19, 1888, Mary C. Clark whose family was among the early settlers of Sanpete. They had a nice, comfortable home, heal so has a farm of twenty-five acres near town.
Mr. Tuttle was a member of the I.O.O.F., and in 1897 held the office of Noble Grand of Temple City Lodge No. 23 of Manti. Is actively engaged in the stock and sheep industry, and has in connection with his father a flock of 6000 sheep. He was known as a quiet and unassuming in his business department, but was one of Manti's men of tried integrity and honesty.
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