AN OLD MAN'S DEATH.
[BV TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION;] Christchtjrch, Wcdnoaday. This morning an old man, John Skidmore, who resided alone in a house opposite the Royal Hotel, at Wooden, was found dead by Mr. J. Rickens. Deceased, it is said, was last seen out about Saturday some timei The body presented the appearance as if the deceased had expired ■whilst .sitting on, a chnir, and fallen. The. rats had knawed a portion of the face. His wife died about two years ago. . ..-...::.■'■.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7000, 24 April 1884, Page 5
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82AN OLD MAN'S DEATH. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7000, 24 April 1884, Page 5
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