An Irishman, charged with killing another at a fair by hitting him over „he head with a shillelagh, was on trial for murder. Th e doctor stated that deceased undoubtedly met his death in this fashion, and added: “But a very slight blow would have killed him, for he had the thinnest skull I have ever seen.” At which the prisoner broke out indignantly: “ An’ phwat business had he in a fair, anyway ?” For good coffee, go to Warden's, and get jfc freshly roasted and ground.—£Advt.]
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Evening Star, Issue 11896, 26 May 1903, Page 8
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86Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 11896, 26 May 1903, Page 8
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