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CA BWGPL 14649
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Arnold, Percy
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Source : The Bradford Witness
Volume Date : Wednesday, November 25, 1936
Volume : Vol. 71, No. 48
Page : 1
Microfilm : Reel # 72a
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Event Date : Saturday, October 31, 1936
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Essa
Community : Other - Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : Died instantly at the age of 42 years. A well known farmer, residing at lot 4, con. 8, Essa, near Cookstown. He and a helper, Leonard Houghton, had decided to bury a large rock weighing several tons. Mr. Arnold had just begun his turn in the hole when his helper shouted a warning of movement in the stone. Before anything further could be done, the huge rock fell into the hole and killed Mr. Arnold.