Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S., Thursday,12 Nov 1942: FALL OF ROCK KILLS MINER WESTVILLE, Nov.10: Buried beneath a fall of rock for some three hours, Wilfred Horne was killed while performing his duties as brusher in No. 2 Level of the Acadia No.5 Mine, Intercolonial Company. His co-worker Joseph Boates, also of Westville, escaped with minor bruises and cuts. This is the second time Mr. Boates miracurlously escaped death in a mine accident. A boom broke loose causing the collar boom to give away, striking the victims and burying them beneath about 15 boxes of rock. Boates was buried in such a manner that he could free himself. Horne was extricated after several hours of work by officials and miners but it is believed that he was killed instantly. Dr. H.B. Whitman and Dr. P.O. Bagnall were both in attendance with the latter entering the mine ready to adminster aid to the men. Wilfred Horne was born in Westville, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horne, and he was in his middle forties. He was an active member of the Westville Athletic Association and took an active part in their annual July second celebrations as well as interest in other sporting activities. In fraternal circles he was a member of the Maple Leaf Lodge K. of P. and was an active and leading worker in the Orange Orders, holding executive positions in Acadia Lodge, L.O.L., and in the Royal Black Preceptory. He was also a former officer in the Orange Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. He was a member of St. Bee's Anglican Church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Spencer, Charlottetown, and Mrs. Gertrude Horne, Westville. His other sister, Mrs. Albert Murphy, passed away a year ago. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PICTOU WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY PICTOU, Nov 9.- News of the death of Mrs. Earl Heighton, which occured suddenly at her home on Sunday morning, Nov.8, came as a shock to her wide circle of friends, and has occasioned deep sympathy for her husband and family. Her death followed a very brief illness, which was not considered serious. She was before her marriage Miss Jennie Hudson, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.John Hudson of Pictou. Her bright and cheery disposition endeared her to a wide circle of friends, and her many fine qualities won for her the esteem and admiration of all with whom she came in contact. A devoted wife and mother, her loss will be a particularly severe one in the home. She was a member of St. James' Anglican Church. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Hudson, Betty and Fergus. She also leaves three sisters: Mrs.John R. MacNeill(Margaret); and Miss Catherine of Pictou, and Mrs. John Dixon (Sally), of Bridgewater. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mrs. William C. Bonneyman Tatamagouche, Nov.6- The death of Mrs. Mary P. Bonneyman, widow of William C. Bonneyman, occured on Nov.4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Glenn. Mrs. Bonneyman has been in failing health for some years and has been confined to bed for about a year. During her illness ahe has been tenderly nursed by a step daughter, Mrs. James Glenn. Another step daughter, Mrs. John Glenn, of Central New Annan survives. Mrs. Bonneyman has spent her life in the vicinity and many friends regret the passing of this esteemed lady. She was a member of Sedgewick Memorial Presbyterain Church and was always interested in the work of the church and W.M.S. Her pastor, Rev. J. Williams conducted the service on Friday, at her late home. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn Wallace