1309 EDMONTON DAILY
DEC 4, 1907

PRATT, Fred
GUN, R.L.
COBBAN, Galdwin C.


Toronto, Dec 3, 1907 – Fred Pratt, a young English boy was 
injured in the Deseronto box factory by falling against a circular 
saw. He died today.

Hamilton, Dec 3, 1907 – Grand Master Freed of the Masonic 
order, has appointed R.L. Gunn to act as grand secretary to fill 
the office vacated through the death of Hugh Murray. It is likely 
he will be made permanent grand secretary when the lodge 
meets.  

Montreal, Dec 3, - Galdwin C. Cobban, a cashier in the 
treasure's department of the C.P.R., shot himself under 
circumstances that leave a doubt as to whether it was accidental 
or not. He had just returned from carrying a large sum of money 
to the bank, and as usual, carried a revolver. Immediately after 
returning he left the office and cantered down the corridor, 
chatting with the clerks over a joy time anticipated at the St. 
Andrew's ball. When he entered the lavatory, which at the 
moment was empty, and a moment later a shot was heard. On 
entering the locked compartment Cobban was found lying with 
a bullet hole clear through his head, entering one temple and 
going out of the other. He was taken to the general hospital, 
where he died, at 8. P.m. There was no reason for suicide. His 
books were examined immediately after and found in good 
shape. He had no private financial worry. He came from 
Toronto, and was well known in sporting circles and therefore it 
is thought he was careless in handling the revolver after 
removing it from his hip pocket. He leaves a widowed mother.