A FATAL ACCIDENT
A Revolvers Deadly Work
A special from Manitowoc on Monday conveyed the intelligence of the shooting of Herman Dumke, on Sunday evening, by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the overcoat pocket of his cousin, Ernst Dumke of this city. The bullet struck the unfortunate man in the abdomen. Doctors were immediately summoned and the bullet probed for, but it could not be found. Dr. Senn, of Milwaukee was sent for, but upon his arrival and examining the wounded man he pronounced the case fatal. Mr. Dumke died Monday morning. A Times reporter called at the home of the Dumkes in this city and learned the following in relation to the sad accident;
Mr. Ernst Dumke, in company with other relatives of this city was called to Manitowoc to attended the funeral of his aunt, the mother of the person who was shot. Previous to his departure Mr. Dumke drew out of the bank here, $1,400.00 which he intended to place at Manitowoc if he could make the necessary arrangements. Not wishing to carry so much money on his person, without some protection, he placed a thirty-eight caliber revolver in his overcoat pocket. He called on Sunday evening at the millinery store of his cousin in that city and took off his overcoat containing the revolver and laid it on the table. Shortly afterwards his cousin, Herman, picked up the coat and mistaking it for his own and discovering his mistake threw it on the table again, it striking in some unaccountable manner, discharging the revolver. The unfortunate accident is greatly deplored, by all acquainted with the family and relatives of the person who lost his life.
The deceased was the proprietor of the Northwestern Vinegar Works at St. Paul. Mr. Chas, Kroesing of this city went to St. Paul to take charge of the works until the affairs can be settled up.
Chilton Times December 13, 1890
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enlisted March 29, 1865 from Chicago with his brother August C. Dumke into the 9th Illinois Cavalry, Co. B. Mustered out October 31, 1865 at Selma, AL.
Died of a gunshot wound in the abdomen.∼Co. B. 9th Ill. Cav.
Listed as a soldier buried in Evergreen Cemetery published on June 3, 1897 in the Manitowoc Tribune, p3.
A Revolvers Deadly Work
A special from Manitowoc on Monday conveyed the intelligence of the shooting of Herman Dumke, on Sunday evening, by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the overcoat pocket of his cousin, Ernst Dumke of this city. The bullet struck the unfortunate man in the abdomen. Doctors were immediately summoned and the bullet probed for, but it could not be found. Dr. Senn, of Milwaukee was sent for, but upon his arrival and examining the wounded man he pronounced the case fatal. Mr. Dumke died Monday morning. A Times reporter called at the home of the Dumkes in this city and learned the following in relation to the sad accident;
Mr. Ernst Dumke, in company with other relatives of this city was called to Manitowoc to attended the funeral of his aunt, the mother of the person who was shot. Previous to his departure Mr. Dumke drew out of the bank here, $1,400.00 which he intended to place at Manitowoc if he could make the necessary arrangements. Not wishing to carry so much money on his person, without some protection, he placed a thirty-eight caliber revolver in his overcoat pocket. He called on Sunday evening at the millinery store of his cousin in that city and took off his overcoat containing the revolver and laid it on the table. Shortly afterwards his cousin, Herman, picked up the coat and mistaking it for his own and discovering his mistake threw it on the table again, it striking in some unaccountable manner, discharging the revolver. The unfortunate accident is greatly deplored, by all acquainted with the family and relatives of the person who lost his life.
The deceased was the proprietor of the Northwestern Vinegar Works at St. Paul. Mr. Chas, Kroesing of this city went to St. Paul to take charge of the works until the affairs can be settled up.
Chilton Times December 13, 1890
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enlisted March 29, 1865 from Chicago with his brother August C. Dumke into the 9th Illinois Cavalry, Co. B. Mustered out October 31, 1865 at Selma, AL.
Died of a gunshot wound in the abdomen.∼Co. B. 9th Ill. Cav.
Listed as a soldier buried in Evergreen Cemetery published on June 3, 1897 in the Manitowoc Tribune, p3.
A FATAL ACCIDENT
A Revolvers Deadly Work
A special from Manitowoc on Monday conveyed the intelligence of the shooting of Herman Dumke, on Sunday evening, by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the overcoat pocket of his cousin, Ernst Dumke of this city. The bullet struck the unfortunate man in the abdomen. Doctors were immediately summoned and the bullet probed for, but it could not be found. Dr. Senn, of Milwaukee was sent for, but upon his arrival and examining the wounded man he pronounced the case fatal. Mr. Dumke died Monday morning. A Times reporter called at the home of the Dumkes in this city and learned the following in relation to the sad accident;
Mr. Ernst Dumke, in company with other relatives of this city was called to Manitowoc to attended the funeral of his aunt, the mother of the person who was shot. Previous to his departure Mr. Dumke drew out of the bank here, $1,400.00 which he intended to place at Manitowoc if he could make the necessary arrangements. Not wishing to carry so much money on his person, without some protection, he placed a thirty-eight caliber revolver in his overcoat pocket. He called on Sunday evening at the millinery store of his cousin in that city and took off his overcoat containing the revolver and laid it on the table. Shortly afterwards his cousin, Herman, picked up the coat and mistaking it for his own and discovering his mistake threw it on the table again, it striking in some unaccountable manner, discharging the revolver. The unfortunate accident is greatly deplored, by all acquainted with the family and relatives of the person who lost his life.
The deceased was the proprietor of the Northwestern Vinegar Works at St. Paul. Mr. Chas, Kroesing of this city went to St. Paul to take charge of the works until the affairs can be settled up.
Chilton Times December 13, 1890
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enlisted March 29, 1865 from Chicago with his brother August C. Dumke into the 9th Illinois Cavalry, Co. B. Mustered out October 31, 1865 at Selma, AL.
Died of a gunshot wound in the abdomen.∼Co. B. 9th Ill. Cav.
Listed as a soldier buried in Evergreen Cemetery published on June 3, 1897 in the Manitowoc Tribune, p3.
A Revolvers Deadly Work
A special from Manitowoc on Monday conveyed the intelligence of the shooting of Herman Dumke, on Sunday evening, by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the overcoat pocket of his cousin, Ernst Dumke of this city. The bullet struck the unfortunate man in the abdomen. Doctors were immediately summoned and the bullet probed for, but it could not be found. Dr. Senn, of Milwaukee was sent for, but upon his arrival and examining the wounded man he pronounced the case fatal. Mr. Dumke died Monday morning. A Times reporter called at the home of the Dumkes in this city and learned the following in relation to the sad accident;
Mr. Ernst Dumke, in company with other relatives of this city was called to Manitowoc to attended the funeral of his aunt, the mother of the person who was shot. Previous to his departure Mr. Dumke drew out of the bank here, $1,400.00 which he intended to place at Manitowoc if he could make the necessary arrangements. Not wishing to carry so much money on his person, without some protection, he placed a thirty-eight caliber revolver in his overcoat pocket. He called on Sunday evening at the millinery store of his cousin in that city and took off his overcoat containing the revolver and laid it on the table. Shortly afterwards his cousin, Herman, picked up the coat and mistaking it for his own and discovering his mistake threw it on the table again, it striking in some unaccountable manner, discharging the revolver. The unfortunate accident is greatly deplored, by all acquainted with the family and relatives of the person who lost his life.
The deceased was the proprietor of the Northwestern Vinegar Works at St. Paul. Mr. Chas, Kroesing of this city went to St. Paul to take charge of the works until the affairs can be settled up.
Chilton Times December 13, 1890
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enlisted March 29, 1865 from Chicago with his brother August C. Dumke into the 9th Illinois Cavalry, Co. B. Mustered out October 31, 1865 at Selma, AL.
Died of a gunshot wound in the abdomen.∼Co. B. 9th Ill. Cav.
Listed as a soldier buried in Evergreen Cemetery published on June 3, 1897 in the Manitowoc Tribune, p3.
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