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October 14, 1889
Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Elizabeth Victoria Brubaker attempted suicide by laudanum in Lancaster cemetery on Oct. 11, 1889, but was rescued by undertaker Gable after sending him a letter. She recovered and was taken home by her brother John L. Brubaker.
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Before She Attempted Suicide.
Elizabeth Victoria Brubaker, the young woman who attempted to kill herself by taking a dose of laudanum in Lancaster cemetery, on Friday but had an undertaker come to her rescue before the job was finished, was taken from the Lancaster County house to the home of Mrs. Carry, on Church street. Last evening her brother, who resides down in the country, came to town and took her home. She had entirely recovered from the effects of the laudanum.
The following is an exact copy of the letter received by Undertaker Gable from the would-be suicide on Friday afternoon:
LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 11, 1889.
MR. GABLE, Undertaker:
I want you to take charge of my body and meet me at the Lancaster cemetery at 4 p. m. You will find me on my little nephew's grave. Then telegraph to my brother, John L. Brubaker, baker, Minersville, Cornwall, Lebanon county, Pa.
Mr. Gable says that, upon receiving this letter, he hastened to the cemetery and thought it was his duty to do all in his power to save the girl's life, and he did so. After she had been removed from the Lancaster County house at her own request, he notified her parents of her condition and whereabouts. Her brother then came to town and took her home yesterday afternoon.
Elizabeth Victoria Brubaker, the young woman who attempted to kill herself by taking a dose of laudanum in Lancaster cemetery, on Friday but had an undertaker come to her rescue before the job was finished, was taken from the Lancaster County house to the home of Mrs. Carry, on Church street. Last evening her brother, who resides down in the country, came to town and took her home. She had entirely recovered from the effects of the laudanum.
The following is an exact copy of the letter received by Undertaker Gable from the would-be suicide on Friday afternoon:
LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 11, 1889.
MR. GABLE, Undertaker:
I want you to take charge of my body and meet me at the Lancaster cemetery at 4 p. m. You will find me on my little nephew's grave. Then telegraph to my brother, John L. Brubaker, baker, Minersville, Cornwall, Lebanon county, Pa.
Mr. Gable says that, upon receiving this letter, he hastened to the cemetery and thought it was his duty to do all in his power to save the girl's life, and he did so. After she had been removed from the Lancaster County house at her own request, he notified her parents of her condition and whereabouts. Her brother then came to town and took her home yesterday afternoon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Heroic Act
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Suicide Attempt
Laudanum Overdose
Undertaker Rescue
Family Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Elizabeth Victoria Brubaker
Undertaker Gable
John L. Brubaker
Where did it happen?
Lancaster, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Elizabeth Victoria Brubaker
Undertaker Gable
John L. Brubaker
Location
Lancaster, Pa.
Event Date
Oct. 11, 1889
Story Details
Elizabeth Victoria Brubaker attempted suicide by taking laudanum in Lancaster cemetery and sent a letter to undertaker Gable instructing him to handle her body; Gable rescued her instead, notified family, and her brother took her home after recovery.