Rushden Echo, 11th August 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins
An Accident occurred to a cyclist about 1p.m. on Wednesday, the victim being Miss Minney, of Wellingborough-road, Rushden, who whilst cycling down Skinners-hill had the misfortune to collide with a cart. Fortunately her injuries were confined to bruises, and assistance was rendered her by Special Constable W. L. Sargent, who happened to be passing at the time of the accident.
Rushden Echo, 25th August 1916
Mr. John Glover Perkins ....... He was a special constable until failing health compelled him to give up the work.[Extract from his obituary]
Rushden Echo, 1st September 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins
...... The firemen received valuable aid from Special Constables H. Clayton and T Clark.
