RAILWAY GUARD’S ROMANCE

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8341, 30 January 1913, Page 11

RAILWAY GUARD’S ROMANCE

A romantic story is told concerning, the late Mr John Law, formerly a Lancashire and Yorkshire railway guard, of White Hajt Fold, Todmorden, Yorkshire. Law, who died on November 2oth last, left estate of the gross value of --011-l- 7s lOd, of which the net personalty has been sworn at .£7939 IVs 3d. It is stated that ho married a Yorkshire lady of good social position, but the identity of that lady is unknown to Lav's relations, the name being kept a profound secret, and buried with the only ‘one who knew it. The lady died some years ago.' Law was a guard on the express from York to Liverpool dor many years,, and after his marriage he remained in the service of the railway company tor about twelve months. He retired from the service of the company about four years ago, much to the regret of hia fellow-workers, amongst whom ho was extremely popular. Following his retirement he toured the country in a caravan, on one occasion travelling by that means to Lincoln, where he owned considerable property. Six months ago he fixed up his residence with a sister at Lydgate, Todmorden. Shortly after his arrival there he seems to have tired of his caravan, for he disposed of it, the sale taking place two days prior to his sudden death. It was his intention also to part with his twoseated motor oar and purenase an up-to-date car, such a vehicle having attracted his attention and aroused his desire to be the possessor. Probate of his will, dated March 7th, 1903, has been granted to his Brother. Mr Thomas Law, plumber, of White Hart Fold, Todmorden, and his nephew, Mr Fred Law, mechanic, of Tg', Newall street, Littleiborough. Lancashire.