The Cumberland Pacquet 14 March 1876 14 March 1876 Sudden Death-Mr. Tweddle

14 March 1876 Sudden Death-Mr. Tweddle

KESWICK We have to announce the death of this respected medical practitioner, who expired on Tuesday morning last, aged 44. He had been in delicate health for a month or two past, and so lately as Carlisle Assizes was present as a witness in a trial, where a young woman was indicted for concealment of the birth of her infant. The journey, in such inclement weather, and the lingering about the exposed purlieus of the Court-house till the case was called on, tended to increase symptoms of his malady, which unhappily came to a fatal termination soon after his return to Keswick. The deceased gentleman, who was a native of Carlisle, and brother to the Rev. W. J. Tweddle, Weslyan minister, had a very extensive practice in Keswick, where he settled about 21 years ago. Not only for his curative skill, but for his pleasant affable manners, he was a general favourite in the town of his adoption, where many patients and friends will regret his premature decease. COCKERMOUTH BOARD OF GUARDIANS THE DEATH OF DR TWEDDLE The Chairman said he had to announce the death of Dr Tweddle, the medical officer of the Board for the Keswick district. He was personally acquainted with Dr Tweddle, but he believed the district he served was very well satisfied indeed with him as a medical practitioner. He had passed from amongst them very hurriedly. He believed that within a few days before his death he was on active duty. He had been a medical officer of the Board since September, 1863. In consequence of his death, the Board would be under the necessity of filling up the vacancy caused, and that would have to be done as early as possible - he thought probably that day fortnight would be advisable to be fixed to determine the matter. - On the motion of Mr Rook, seconded by Mr Walker, this was agreed to.