Riley, Patrick - attempts suicide - Putnam

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Riley, Patrick - attempts suicide

Source: Greencastle Star, 20 March 1880 p 8

Tuesday last it was discovered that Patrick Riley of South Greencastle who is quite old and has been suffering from a prolonged attack of illness had taken about two ounces of laudanum with suicidal intent. As soon as possible Dr. Evans and other physicians were called. They worked with the sick man for several hours and finally succeeded in bringing him out of his stupor. It is hoped that Riley will recover from the combined effects of the poison and sickness but it is feared he will not.
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