Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Butler, Thomas 1891
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Ionia Daily Standard, 9 Dec 1891

Thomas Butler, a well-known and respected citizen of Berlin, died about 6 
o’clock this morning.  The doctor gave his opinion that he died from the 
effects of opium poisoning, and from the circumstances of the case, there is 
little, if any, doubt that it is a case of suicide.  Mr. Butler has been ill 
for several days, but refused to listen to the suggestions of his children that 
he call a physician.  His condition became so serious that a doctor was finally 
procured in spite of his objections, but it was then too late.  It is thought 
that he has been taking overdoses of morphine for several days, and that this 
caused his illness, and finally death.

An inquest is being held today, under charge of Henry Rogers, justice of the 
peace of Berlin.

The cause of the rash act is supposed to be domestic infelicity, deceased 
having had much trouble with his wife, who has a suit for divorce now pending 
in court.  

There are five children, all grown to maturity.  Deceased was 65 years old.


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