Another of the group of "Rushden Veterans" has passed away. Mr George Perkins, of North Cottage, North Street, has passed away in his 88th year. The deceased was a native of Wymington but removed to Rushden about 60 years ago. He occupied a somewhat prominent position in the life of Rushden, and was much respected. For some years he was a director of the Rushden Gas Company, of which he was one of the promoters. He assisted in founding the Rushden Co-operative Society, and it is said that he paid the first shilling into the funds. For 27 years he was the parish constable at Rushden.