MAN FOUND SHOT IN OFFICE
(PRESS ASSOOIATtOf? TELEGRAM.) STRATFORD, October 5,
William Power, a prominent Stratford accountant, was found dead in his office this morning by his daughter. A .303 rifle was between his Knees. Mr .Power had left home at 8.30 this morning. His daughter arrived at the office, where she is employed. at the usual time, ana going into Mr Power’s room to open the window, foUnd the body. Mr Power was secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. He served at Gallipoli, where he was wollnded, ana he was invalided home. He was secretary of the Stratford War Funds Council Until recently, -and secretary of the Stratford Racmg Club. He had been in ill-health for some time. He leaves a wife and three chudren-
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21906, 6 October 1936, Page 10
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