Talaton: The death has just taken place of Mr. Jonah Pynsent Mathew, of Rydon House. He was over 90 years of age, and quite hale and hearty up to a few days ago. He had resided at Rydon House throughout his life and was held in high esteem in the district. A typical country gentleman, he was very fond of hunting and all kinds of field sport. In his younger days he kept his own pack of hounds. Deceased leaves a widow, his second wife, and a son and daughter. The latter is Mrs. Parramore, wife of the Rev. J. R. Parramore, Rector of Iddesleigh.
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