From tie "NoRTH-CHiNA Onu News of Fesavary 5. 1878
Very many of our readers will learn with deep regret the death of Mr. John Broadhurst Tootal, for many ye: 1 proprietor and manager of this news-Paper. A very old resident in Chin Mr. Tootal was widely known and as generally liked and respected. A kind-hearted upright man and a warm and genial friend, he will be regretted by at, and long and sadly missed those who had the privilege of more intimate friendship. His nea haa been failing for several months. and though the termination of his illness was perhaps more rapid than was looked for, it had been evident for weeks that recovery was hopeless
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