Widnes Examiner. — 1906-04-28 (Widnes, Cheshire, England)

WARRINGTON.  The New Post Office. The site of the post office to be erected on the east side of Springfield-street is being boarded in, and the work of preparing the land for the erection of the building has already commenced. Death of Mr. Robert Cook. Another respected Warringtonian passed away on Thursday last in the person of Mr. Robert Cook, Wilderspool Causeway. The deceased gentleman, wha was 83 years of age, had been in failing health for some time. He was an ardent supporter of the Co-operative movement and was long connected with the Warrington Co-operative Society, having acted as a member of the committee. The funeral took place at the Warrington Cemetery on Sunday afternoon when there acre many evidences of the respect and I esteem in which the deceased was held. A large Inumber of floral tributes were placed over the grave. Warrington Widow's Suicide. An inquest was conducted by Ur. S. Brighouse at the Police station on Monday, tonchinsr the death of Ann Mallon, (63), widow, 61, Foundry-street. —The evidence showed that early on Monday morning deceased's son, who is an engine driver, went to work, leaving her asleep on the sofa. When at 7.45 a daughter of deceased got up, Mrs. Mallon had dieappearea from the house. A search was made and deceased was found banging from a beam in an outbuilding. When cut down by a man named Michael Kelly she was quite dead. Of late she had been depressed and strange in her manner.—A verdict of "Suicide whilst of unsound mind" was returned. UNDER THR CLOCK for Good floors.—Advt. Fatal " Jacksharping." _ . . .  . _ A sad drowning fatality was inquired into by Mr. S. Brighouse, c runty coroner, and a jury at Warrington on Monday.—The evidence showed that on Friday afternoon Sananel Griffiths, the nine year old son of an ironworker living at 76, Edwin-street, was catching jacksharpa from the St. Helens and Sankey Canal along with three companions when he overbalanced and fell into the water. The other boys could not reach him and be sank before assistance was forthcoming. The body was recovered by Constable Woods.—The cirumstances of the fatality were related to the jury by George Henry Oilier (11), 43, Plumpton-street, and a verdict of " Accidently, drowned " was returned. Death of Mr. Alfred Lamplugh. The death is announced of Mr. Alfred Lamplugh, which took place at the residence of his son, Rokeby Rectory, Yorkshire, on Saturday. Up to a short time ago the deceased gentleman, who was 82 years of age, lived at Stockton Heath, when he appeared to be enjoying; remarkably glad health for one who had reached such an advanced age. Many years ago he carried on an extensive business in Horaelnarketstreet as a draper, rae. He was prominently identified with Wesleyaa Methodism, and had held most of the offices it is lathe power of the denomination to confer on a layman: The funeral took place at Thelwall churchyard on Tuesday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. LAWN MOWERS, Garden Rollers, Garden Tools, Lawn Mower repairs a speciality.—J. S. GARLAND, 51, Bridge st.,Warrington.—Advt. P.S.A. Meeting. The weekly meeting of the Warrington P.S.A. Society was held in tbe Co-operative Hall, Sankeystreet, on Sunday. Mr. Peter Green presided, and in a short address referred to the sudden catastrophe that had overtaken San Francisco, and urged all present to use their time wisely and well. Mr. Arthur Jolley gave the address. [le stated that it had been said that " Man was'a bundle of habits " and proceeded to combat that statement, claiming that every man had been sent into the world with a mission. He hoped that each one present would deck out his work, Cheshire Lines Platelayers' and Workmen's and do all they could for the benefit of his fellow Provident Society. men. Two solos "The sailor's grave " and " The lost chord" were ably rendered by Mr. J. E. Hannan. The 31st annual meeting of the Cheshire Lines Air. B, Wadsworth as usual was the accompanist. Platelayers' and Workmen's Provident Society, which Hr. J. S. Gibson and Mr. W. Light also took part in consists of workmen employed in the Engineer's the meeting. Department of the Cheshire Lines Railway was held at the works, Battersby Lane, Warrington, on WedInstitute of Journalists. nesday. The chair was taken by Mr. Henry Blundell, The quarterly meeting of the members of the Insti- M.lrst. C.E., the chief engineer of the company, and tute of Journalists, Liverpool District (which includes the meeting rise largely attended by the officials and Warrington) was held on Saturday at the Wrexham delegates from Lancashire and Cheshire. PahteedSeere Guildhall, Mr. F. Fennelly (chairman) presiding over tary submitted the annual report, which h that a representative attendance and suitably acknowledg- the number of members was 1,14 a. largest sum had ing the welcome personally extended to the visitors been expended in aid of 271 sick members, .wltto had Iby the Mayor (Mr. E. Birkett Evans). Three new received assistance from the funds o t some y, and members were elected, and the meeting voted a grant 18 death claims had also been paid. The rep rrt and of five guineas to the orphan fund and also 5 towards statement of accounts having been passed,Mr. Thomas the cost of an appeal trial affecting a question of Pratt was re-elected secretary for the ensuing year, importance to the journalistic profession. After dis- and Messrs. George Walker and R. Jones were I cussion the meeting approved the proposal to seek re-elected auditors.. an Act of Parliament to secure to the writer of news