Found Dead in Bed.
Reuben Harris, a single man, aged 38, a slaughterman by occupation, was found dead in his bed at his residence, 48 Grey road, Timaru, at 12.30 p,m. yesterday. A friend of deceased, J. Shaw, had called on him on Sunday last and deceased complained of a pain in his right lung. He called again yesterday and found Harris dead. -Press, 10/10/1923.
INQUEST.
LATE REUBEN HARRIS.
The inquest touching the death of the late Reuben Harris, who was found dead in his home, 48 Grey Road, on Tuesday, was held yesterday before Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., District Coroner. Senior Sergeant Fahey conducted the inquiry.
John Harris, dairyman, the deceased, gave evidence of identification. Deceased was 38 years of age, and single. Witness formerly resided in Grey Road with his mother and brother, but leftthere three weeks ago. He last saw his brother alive on Saturday afternoon last, when he appeared to he in his usual health. Deceased occasionally complained of a pain across his chest, but he was never laid up with it. Witness had not known his brother to be attended by a doctor.
John Shore, carrier, Timaru said that he knew deceased, and last saw him alive on Sunday last at 10.30 am., at his home in Grey Road. Harris was then in bed, and said he was not feeling very well. He said he felt a pain in his side in breathing. Witness suggested getting a doctor but deceased said he did not wish a doctor. Witness then suggested deceased going to the Hospital, but the latter also declined that offer. Harris thought he would be all right in a little time. Witness went in to deceased's home on Tuesday at 12.30 p.m. to see if he was all right, and on opening the door and calling out to Harris he received no reply. Witness then went into deceased's bedroom and saw that Harris was dead. Witness went outside and met one or two friends who confirmed his statement that Harris was dead. Witness then summoned the police.
W. S. Rainbow, porter, Old Bank Hotel, gave evidence as to visiting deceased on Monday night. Harris then complained of pains across his chest on breathing. Deceased asked for some brandy, which witness gave him, and also cigarettes. Witness left deceased at 8.15 p.m.
Dr G. E. Gabites gave evidence as to carrying out a post mortem examination of the body. The body was that of a well-nourished, apparently healthy man. There were no external marks of violence. There was some excoriation about the nostrils. The heart was the organ chiefly concerned in the death. It was somewhat enlarged and distended with blood. There was a large clot of blood partially blocking the pulmonary artery. The heart muscles were healthy, with patches of degeneration in the aorta. The right lung was very markedly congested, the left being similarly affected but to a less extent. The liver was enlarged. The other organs were healthy, with the exception of the blood-vessels of the brain, which were slightly congested though not diseased. Death was due to syncope supervening on a large pulmonary embolism.
Constable Munro gave evidence as to finding the body and having it removed to the morgue.
The Coroner returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. -Timaru Herald, 12/10/1923.
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