We regret to have to record the death of Mr John Cavalier, formerly employed on this paper, afterwards for some years bookkeeper to the City Company, and, at the time of the unfortunate accident which was so suddenly fatal, acting as collector for the Guardian newspaper. The deceased, who was having some additions made to his residence in Maitland street, happened, on the morning of Friday week, in stepping from his doorway into the garden, to place one foot on a piece of old timber from which a round French nail projected. This penetrated his boot and the ball of the foot to such a depth that great exertion was required to withdraw it. Dr J Reimer then examined and dressed the wound, which progressed favorably until Thursday last, when, on account of the pain which came on, it was thought advisable to lance the foot, which was done, thereby affording some relief. On Friday night, however, the unfortunate gentleman felt a stiffness of the jaws — tetanus had set in — and until about four o’clock yesterday the poor fellow suffered most excruciating agony. Death then, perhaps mercifully, put an end to his sufferings. Deceased was thirty-four years of age, and, by his active business habits and genial manner, had gained general esteem. He has left a widow and four children. Mr Hocken had been called in yesterday morning lo assist Dr. Reimer, but the efforts of both gentlemen were unavailing. -Evening Star, 13/10/1873.
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