The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1899-06-09 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

ATTKIIPIED SUICIDE.—A determined attempt to commit suicide was made early yesterday morning by is domestic servant, Flarriet Parser, tigtql 18. yearv, iii tho employ of Mr. A. 'l'. Woodioad, mat, ufaetnror, Sonny Bank, IMeltliatu. It app.- rLb tt the girl wa; under no!ice to Icave her sititatim, a'.l yesterday morning lilt the house. In a short time afterwards she was found unemisaons and wet through on the embankment nf the ini!l reservoir. Near her wa.i found a hallo lube!led " Laudanum," s it appears i the girl had tried both poisoning and drowning without effect. Di% Woodhead was sent for, who promptly re3tmAti the !;irl to consciousness. She was retnovtll to Had_ _ _ . . .  h'rstiehl ',nil charged before Mr. J. A. Wrigley Ii havint; attempted to commit suicide. She eAs remanded in custody until next Tuesday. SuenEN Diarn. --Early on Tuesday morning, \ ;ampler Haigh, who has lately beets employed by Cie Urban District Council in brt, thing stones, vas found dead on the highway. The deceased, :les Was ra.3 years ef a4e, 1-,,•e at a quarter to four 01^ morning in ordt-r gi t through his work .efore the heat of the thy. At 6 o'elock ,0110 ierkpeople foued Is ho lyiag dead on t'• •e Tap with his hammer in his hand. II a! the previous day of not feeling wed, and 'te eaus,s of death is attiibuted to heart discus: se understand that no inquest will be held, as Teased had previously 'Ken attended by Dr. DEATH or Mn. 116:4107 TlV•mes. -- We regd ..,eord the death of Mr. lleilry Thomos, who for lily years has held the position of post- master at lelthant. Mr. Thomas was takcn ill on the .1 May, and succumbed to his unduly on rueslay at the age ef 61 Mr. Thomas had throughatt his life beets a most autite and hardNorking mitt. lle had held the post of collector la the Local Beard and Urban Distriet Council for :t I years,—that is, from the formation of the former :itithority, and for several years was clerk to that hAy, although not the fast clerk. Mr. Thane's 'vas a &aeon at the Baptist Clap-I, and held • .Ilices iu connection with tlmt community, awl sahorwise took great interest in the church of which his father, the Rev. Thomas Thouma was for lmtny years the pastor and day sehoolmaster. Mr. Thomas was widely e,telined, and much regret is expressed at his d ath. Ile has left a widow, two sms as.d a slaughter. The funeral will take plass,: to-day (Friday). Tut: Sis Tims or Fint.sirstitr.- --On the invitation of Sister Mary Brook, Dr llarewood Lodge, the members and mm few male friends from the Friendship Lodge of Oldfellows assembled in the Dining Rail, on Thursday evening last week, to horour the HMI birthday of the Queen. A substantial repast was partaken of which had been prepared by Mrs. Garlick, of Witham, who deserves credit. for the manner in which slse served up the repast, fully maintainieg the reputation she has held in Meltham for thirty years or more. A souial was subsequently held, which was a highly entertaining character. The proceedings opened by singiag the Jubilee Hymn, when Mrs. Brook addrestT,l the meeting, and made is remark that she had not dulieg the whole of the live years existeuce of the society " paid her footings " as president, and a happy thought sr•ruelt her a few days ago that she would do so in honour of the Queen's birthday. As loyal subjects she asked all pry cut to wish that her gristle, loving-, guiding hand would still hold sway and rule our empire such nit empire a 3 the world had never seen before. Tler Majesty was beloved at -home, and beloved by every nation, and she (the president) hoped that every member of the " Sisters of Friendship " would work hand in hand, following the same high principle of love, sticking ta one another, and helping each ether on, thereby feeling that they were as one family loving one another as our beloved Queen loves all. Regarding the finances of the society she was pleased to state that cluing the 41 years of their existence, they had been able, after paying all dues and demands, to invest £lOO at 4 per cent, and they had some CIO in the bank and in the treasurer's hands, for any contingency that might arise. On the motion of P.P.G.NI. Earnshaw, seconded by P.P.G.M. Redfearn, a vote of thanks to Mrs. Brook was passed for the excellent way in which they had been entertained that. evening. An elaborate programme was gone through, when the following brothers and sisters rendered vocal contributions to the enjoyment of the members assembled :—Miss Riley, the Misses P. Crampton, Mr. J. J. Lodge, and Mr. Philemon Heaton. Mr. John Wood accompanies! on the piano with his usual skill and ability. Mr. John Sanderson, the secretary of the society, moved a cordial vac of thanks to all who had assisted in the evening's entertainment, and was seconded by Mr. Joe Dixon. Gaines and amusements were kept ufs until all were thoroughly tired out. During the evening oranges were handed round, and those who were unsble to be present through sickness were not forgot, as oranges were sent to them along with a goodly share of the dainty morsels provided.