William J. Urch, who for some years has been in the employment of Messrs Whittingham Brothers, was found dead in his bed at his lodgings, the Spanish Restaurant, on Saturday morning last. He had gone to bed at half-past seven o'clock on the previous evening, but had not undressed. An inquest will be held to-day. -Otago Daily Times, 11/5/1868.
An inquest was held yesterday, at the Imperial Hotel, Princes street, on the body of William J. Urch, who had been found dead in his bed on the previous Saturday. The evidence of witnesses who had known the deceased was that lately he had been much addicted to drink. Dr Alexander detailed the result of a post mortem examination of the body, and stated that he believed the cause of death to have been chronic disease, produced by the habitual and excessive use of alcohol, and exhaustion consequent of want of nourishment. A verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was returned. -Otago Daily Times, 12/5/1868.
Southern Cemetery, Dunedin.
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