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    1. [BRK] 1847 Newspaper Names WILLIS MONCK MILLARD BUNCE SMITH COOPER of Reading
    2. Diane Johansen
    3. Excerpts from Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday 27th February 1847 READING Feb. 24th Died on 7th instant aged 80 years, John WILLIS, of the Society of Friends. He has bequeathed £700 to schools connected with his own Society....(further details) Died on 15th instant, Charles Henry Bligh, the infant son of John Bligh MONCK Esq. of Coley Park Accidents: On the morning of the 20th inst. at an early hour the family of Mr MILLARD, brazier and tinman, King Street, were thrown into a state of great alarm by violent screams arising from the nursery room. Mr MILLARD sprang from his bed hastily and proceeded thither, when he found the housemaid enveloped in flames. As soon as practical the poor girl was conveyed to her home in a state of extreme suffering. We re sorry to add that Mr MILLARD was wounded considerably in his humane attempts....(further details) On the morning of Sunday 21st inst. Major SMITH fell from an upper window of Calcott Lodge and broke his neck by the fall. Thurs Feb. 25th - A sad affliction has fallen upon the family of Mr Joseph BUNCE, plumber, glazier and painter, Broad Street, through the following mournful occurrence. Late last evening as the eldest son of Mr BUNCE was returning from his work he passed down London Street when he was annoyed by some boys calling him names. He ran after one of them for the purpose of chastising him, but unfortunately he struck his foot against the kerb-stone and fell to the ground with great violence. He was taken up senseless and carried into Mr COOPER's house where he expired in a few minutes. He was only 17 years of age and, being a youth of great promise, his sad end is a great blow to his disconsolate parents. Diane J. Researching George Henry PRICE of 52 Peach Street, Wokingham 1880-1925... and none of above.

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