To-day's list happily does not contain any fatal accident, but it bears strong testimony to the value of the "Northern Echo" Free Insurance Scheme in relation to specified accidents resulting in total disablement.

Injured whilst cycling.
Mr. Ernest W. Holmes, 28, Gainford-st., West-Hartlepool.
Newsagent: Mr. Lund, York-st.

Ernest William Holmes resided with his wife Janet at 28, Gainford Street in West Hartlepool, Durham, England in 1939. He was a Coal Trimmer and was born on 28 December 1884 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England. His parents were Henry and Margaret Holmes. His marriage to Janet Allinson was registered in Hartlepool, Durham, England during the third quarter of 1908.

Wills and Administrations, 1950
Holmes, Ernest William, of 28 Gainford-street, West Hatlepool, died 11 December 1949.
Administration (with Will) Durham 01 May to Richard Holmes, clerk, and Ronald Kenneth Clapham, telegraphist R. N.
Effects £495 12s. 8d.