The funeral of the late Mr. Albert Percival, manager for Messrs. P. Collins and Co., whose death is recorded in this issue, took place on Tuesday at the Rushden cemetery, the Rev. P. E. Robson (Rector) conducting the obsequies.  The coffin, which was of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription:- ALBERT PERCIVAL Died October 4th, 1918. Aged 50 years. The mourners comprised: Mrs. Percival (widow) and Mr. D. Percival (father), Mr. H. Percival (brother) and Miss A. Percival (daughter), Mr. A. Wills (brother-in-law) and Miss G. Percival (daughter), Mr. H. Perkins (brother-in-law) and Miss W. Percival (daughter), Mrs. A. Wills (sister) and Miss E. Percival (daughter), Mrs. G. Toby (sister) and Mrs. E. Cave (sister), Mrs. H. Perkins (sister) and Mrs. J. Styles (niece), Mrs. S. Smith (friend).  The girls from Messrs. P. Collins and Co.’s factory also followed, and Mr. Beesley represented the Ringstead branch of the firm.  Messrs. G. Tailby and C. Putnam, proprietors of the firm were also present at the graveside, and the Town Band Club, of which deceased was a member, was also represented.  Messrs. Whittington and Tomlin were the undertakers.  Beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave. ………………………… Rushden Man Dies of Lockjaw Fatal Result of an Accident The Inquest Mr. Albert Edward Percival, aged 50, of 30, Winchester-road, Rushden, was taken to Northampton Hospital on Friday morning last suffering from lockjaw.  He was in a very critical condition and death took place while he was being conveyed to the ward.  The deceased was manager at the factory of Messrs. P. Collins and Co., Rushden.  About two weeks ago he crushed his finger in a machine, and a few days later it became necessary to remove the injured member.  Last Friday morning lockjaw developed. On Saturday the Northampton Borough Coroner (Mr. A. J. Darnell) held an inquiry at the General Hospital respecting the death of Mr. Percival.  Mr. W. George represented the widow and family; and Mr. J. H. Nichol (Inspector of Factories) and Mr. C. W. Wing, (Messrs. Simpson and Mason, Rushden, the solicitors to the Insurance Co.), were also in attendance. Dr. Milligan said that when Percival was admitted on Friday morning he was suffering from lockjaw.  Witness understood he had had a crushed finger – the middle finger of the left hand – which had been amputated.  Instructions were given to get the anti-tetanic injection ready, but before that could be done death took place. – By Mr. George: The lockjaw was the result of the crushed finger. Harry Percival, shoe manufacturer, Wellingborough, brother of the deceased, said the latter lived at 30, Winchester-road, Rushden, and was the manager to Messrs. P. Collins and Co., heel builders, Allen-road, Rushden. Chas. Putnam, Victoria-road, Rushden, a partner in the firm of P. Collins and Co., said Percival was manager of the whole factory.  On September 26th he was pressing heels when he cried out “Finger off!” Witness went to his assistance and found that the skin was off the top of the finger close to the bone.  The skin was sewn by Dr. Greenfield, and for some days Percival walked about, but did not return to work.  Afterwards the finger began to swell, and a week later it was amputated by Dr. Greenfield.  Percival was taken suddenly worse on Friday, and was brought to the Hospital.  The deceased was thoroughly used to the machine. The Coroner returned a verdict that Percival died of tetanus following an injury to his hand accidentally sustained whilst following his employment, and expressed his sympathy with the relatives.