Clyde, May 8.
Mrs Beck, wife of Mr C. P. Beck, of this place, poisoned herself yesterday afternoon with oil of almonds. At the inquest today, a verdict of temporary insanity was returned. -Evening Star, 8/5/1875.
On Friday last, a painful sensation was experienced in Cromwell owing to a rumour that Mrs Beck, wife of a respected resident of Clyde, had died very suddenly. Later, the correctness of the assertion was confirmed, and with the confirmation came the statement that the deceased had met her death by poison. At an inquest held on Saturday, it was found that Mrs Beck had died from the effects of essential oil of almonds, taken while in a state of temporary insanity. The deceased lady was widely known and held in much esteem, and her sad and untimely end is deeply regretted. -Cromwell Argus, 12/5/1875.
It is with deep regret that I have to record the death of the wife of Mr. Beck, of this place, through taking some oil of almonds. An enquiry was held before W. L. Simpson, Esq., the Coroner, when a verdict of temporary insanity was returned. Great sympathy is felt for bereaved friends. At the funeral on Sunday about 150 persons attended. The service was read by the Rev. Father Walsh. -Mount Ida Chronicle, 15/5/1875.
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