Children of Jane and John Dean

AGED WOMAN'S FALL.

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DEATH FOLLOWS BROKEN THIGH

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A verdict of "death by misaventure" was returned by the Borough Coroner, Mr. W.J. Glenister, at the inquest on the body of Isabella Ann Codling, a widow, who died on Wednesday, at the age of 85, at her residence, 60a, Marina. The inquiry was held at the house yesterday (Friday) evening.

Maud Codling, of 6, White Rock Gardens, daughter of the deceased woman, gave evidence that she last saw her mother alive on Tuesday evening. She had heard that her mother had met with an accident, but she did not discuss it.

A nurse who had attended the deceased woman, said that early on Monday morning, between five and six a.m. she heard a noise and looking in deceased's bedroom found her sitting on the floor by the bed. She told witness she had fallen, and was put back to bed and given a hot drink. Witness thought she knocked her shin on the bed in falling. She seemed all right for the rest of the day, although rather badly bruised. Next morning Dr. Barber attended and examined the deceased woman, and found her thigh bone was fractured. In the afternoon, Dr. Caiger, his partner, came, and prescribed for her. On Wednesday morning, after taking her food, her breathing became bad, but she did not seem to be in pain, and at 1.25 p.m. she died in her sleep.

Dr. Barker said he attended the deceased woman in June last. She was very deaf. When he was called on Tuesday, he found she was bruised in various places, and her right thigh bone was broken. An injury of that kind in a person her age was a hopeless case. Nothing more could have been done for her. The cause of death was shock, due to the fracture.

In returning a verdict of "death by misadventure," the Coroner expressed sympathy with the relatives.

THE LATE MRS. CODLING.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Isabella Ann Codling, whose death we recorded in our last issue, took place on Monday. The body was conveyed by road to Southport, Lancashire, where the interment took place in the grave with her late husband, the Rev. William Eggett Codling. Two sons and two friends of deceased were present. As a former colleague of the late Mr. Codling, who was a Wesleyan minister, the Rev. F.M. Parkinson, of St. Leonards, conducted a memorial service after the inquest, which was held last week. Floral tributes were received as follows:—Wreath, "In undying love and remembrance of dear mother, from Belle and Arthur"; wreath, "To dear mother, with fondest love and remembrance of her affection and care for many years. 'Until the day break, and the shadows flee away'"; har, "Deep sympathy, from Kathleen, Hilda and Aylwin"; cross, "A tribute of love, from Maud and Adeline"; spray, "Love and sympathy, from Miss Cottrell"; spray, "Love and sympathy, from Nellie"; spray, "Love and sympathy, from Eemé. [sic]" The whole of the funeral arrangements, both here and at Southport, were admirably conducted by Mr. Arthur C. Towner, 25 and 69, Norman-road, St. Leonards.

An open-air meeting was held at Haslingden on Saturday afternoon in support of the Franchise Bill, and was largely attended. The chair was taken by Mr. J.G. Dean, who said the question before the people was whether they were going to be governed by their duly-elected representatives or by an arrogant hereditary oligarchy.

TO LET, HOUSE, No. 42, Dean Road, Flaxmoss, Haslingden.—Apply to John G. Dean, Helmcroft, Flaxmoss, Haslingden.

TO LET, COTTAGE, 34 Dean Road, Flaxmoss, Near Haslingden.—Apply, J.G. Dean, Helmcroft, or Joseph Nuttall, Meadows Farm, Haslingden.

Death of Mr. J. G. Dean, Haslingden.

A MAN OF REMARKABLE PERSONALITY.

With the deepest regret we announcee the death of Mr. John George Dean, J.P, of Helmcroft, Helmshore, Haslingden, which took place on Thursday night at the age of 74.

Though very active almost up to the last and always alert, Mr. Dean had not for a long time enjoyed robust health; and the death of his wife (youngest daughter of the late Mr. Peter Whitehead, of Holly Mount, Rawtenstall, and a woman notable in many directions), which occurred on April 7th of last year, proved a blow which he could not rally. He had been laid up about a fortnight and in a serious condition when on Saturday he had a seizure which took the use of the whole of his right side; andfrom there he began to sink.

Mr. Dean was son of the late John Dean, who ran Broad Holden Mill at Grane, which lay in ruins many years ago, and Syke Mill, Haslingden. He was born at Lower Scarrs, which is now covered by the Ogden reservoir at Grane. He was connected with Syke Mill and up to about 25 years ago with Ewood Bridge Mills, afterwards taken over by Messrs. Anderton and Halstead.

In the days of the old North-East Lancashire Parliamentary Division Mr. Dean was closely connected with the Liberal organisation. He continued this connection on the formation of the Rossendale Division, and a long time he was a vice-president of Haslingden Liberal Association. He had a long and close connection with the temperance movement.

Though highly for public service Mr. Dean abhorred the limelight of it. He had a complete grasp of Empire, national, and local questions; and he was content to exert an influence in a quiet manner. Locally he was a force that counted for much. Many years ago he was pressed to allow his name to be placed upon the Commission of the Peace for Lancashire, but resolutely declined. in 1909 he yielded to similar pressure, and he was a distinct acquisition to the magistracy. Just before this consent he had been appointed a member of the Higher Education Sub-Committee, but from this position he retired owing to considerations of health.

Mr. Dean was one of the of trustees of the Haslingden Institute. When in 1904 the Institute was dissolved and the members presented the building to the town for purposes of a Free Library he became a member of the Book Selection Committee which had the task of laying the foundation of the Free Library. Here he found his forte, for there were few better read men. The formation of the Social Club followed upon the dissolution of the Institute, and of the former Mr. Dean has been a vice-president and a regular attender from that time onward. He was connected with the Wesleyan body, and attended Manchester-road Chapel.

What has been said suggests but barely Mr. Dean's remarkable personality. In boyhood he attended one of the old Haslingden schools and afterwards a school at Hawthorn Cottage, Wilmslow. A man of high mental capacity, he read widely and thought deeply. He had a keen perception. Whatever might be the subject of discussion, he would illuminate it with the wisdom of the ages and with the results of modern thought and investigation. Though possessing a fund of local reminiscences, he seldom touched upon them. He delighted in discussing something of living interest. He kept himself abreast of all forward movements, but he tested them by the lessons of the past. He possessed the saving grace of humour. He might at times express himself in a way that seemed harsh, but behind his words there was a most sympathetic, sensitive and generous heart, It would have been impossible for him to with-hold help where help was needed. He was a man, take him for all in all, we may not look upon his like again; and in the circles in which he regularly moved his death leaves un unutterable gap. Mr. Dean is survived by one daughter.

Lot. 22. A Desirable and Commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, called "Waterfoot House," situate off Grane-road aforesaid, with the Two Dwelling-houses adjoining thereto, and the Garden and Plot of Land immediately in front thereof, in the occupation of Mrs. Walter Allen Whitaker and others. This lot contains altogether an area of 2,348⅓ square yards or thereabouts, and is of freehold tenure, and free from ground rent.

The two top female at Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School, Haslingden, held a garden party at Waterfoot House, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitaker, on Saturday afternoon. Tea was served on the lawn, and there were outdoor games. The proceeds were for the choir fund.

A Local Will.

Mrs. Sarah Whitaker, of Waterfoot House, Haslingden, who died two days after Christmas last year, wife of Mr. Walter Allen Whitaker, left estate of the gross value of £3,177, with net personalty £64.