The death of an aged and respected native of Rushden in the person of Mr William A Elstow took place on Sunday morning at 23 High-street, Rushden, the residence of his daughter, Mrs Fred Cowley. The deceased gentleman, who was 75 years of age, had suffered for upwards of 18 months from bronchitis and heart disease and had been confined to his bed for some considerable time, so that the end came as a happy release. His wife, Mrs Emma Elstow, predeceased him three weeks ago. The late Mr Elstow was, like his wife, one of the oldest members of the Park-road Baptist Church, and for a great many years he was a member of the diaconate, holding the office up to the time of his death. All his life he had been connected with the boot and shoe industry, and for a number of years carried on business in Rushden on his own account as a boot manufacturer, being associated in this connection with his son-in-law, Mr Henry Perkins. Sixteen years of his business life were spent in Leeds, where he carried on the business of bespoke boot maker. He returned to Rushden with his family in 1880. He leaves eight daughters, one son, and 16 grand children to mourn their loss. The late Mr and Mrs Elstow celebrated their golden wedding three years ago last Christmas. The Funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon, in the cemetery in Rushden, the Rev H J Horn officiating. The first portion of the obsequies was conducted in the Park-road Baptist Church, whither the cortege first proceeded. Two of the deceased gentleman’s favourite hymns were sung:- “When Thou, my righteous Judge, shall come” and “For all Thy saints who from their labours rest.” Mr J Lindsay Clipson, A.R.C.O., presided at the organ. The coffin, of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription:- William Ayresyne Elstow Died April 16th 1916 Aged 75 years. The mourners comprised Mr and Mrs F Cowley (son-in-law and daughter), Miss Sophy Elstow and Mrs Remmington (daughters), Mrs E Moody, Mrs W Wood, and Mrs Bennett (daughters), Mr and Mrs Warner (son-in-law and daughter), Mr Samuel Skinner and Mrs Elizabeth Linnitt (brother and sister), and Mrs John Betts (sister) of Woodford. The deceased gentleman was laid to rest by the side of his wife, and several beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave.