This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farwellwalter Surnames: Mann Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/7567/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. January 17, 1924. "F.E. MANN SHOOTS SELF ACCIDENTALLY. Very Seriously Wounded While Trying to Extract a Shell from Pistol". -- F. E. Mann, mail carrier on Sidneys route Number One, suffered a very serious wound, Monday morning, when a pistol from which he was trying to remove a loaded shell, was accidentally discharged, the ball striking him in the left side between the ribs and the hip. Exactly how the accident happened is very difficult to determine but the fact that the wounded man had a thumb damaged from a recent injury, so that it was practically useless may be one of the causes. The pistol was a long barreled single shot 22 calibre weapon, which at close range inflicts a very ugly wound. A physician was called immediately and everthing done that could be to make the injured man comfortable. For consulation Tuesday forenoon physicians came from Council Bluffs and made an examination of the patient's injuries and suggested a course to be followed. No attempt has been made to locate or remove the bullet. Mr. Mann's case is regarded by the doctors as very serious. Very little change is noticable in the last twenty four hours. N.B.: F. E. Mann died soon afterwards. -- W.F. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.