as reported in The Wolverton Express - Friday August 9th, 1912

(Transcribed from the original held in Milton Keynes Museum)

Before proceeding with the business, the Chairman referred in sympathetic terms to the death of Mr. E. H. Watts, J.P., the Chairman of the Bench, and said he wished to say a few words about the big loss they had sustained in the death of their worthy chairman. They had lost an upright and just magistrate, and one who was always inclined to mercy; he was a true and kind neighbour, and they felt his loss very deeply indeed. He asked Mr. Worley (the Magistrates' Clerk) to express their sympathy with his relatives, and especially the bereaved widow.

Mr. Worley said he would like at the same time to associate himself with the Chairman's remarks. There was no question about it that Mr. Watts' loss on that bench was almost insurmountable. Supt. Andrews said, as representing the Northamptonshire Constabulary, he would also like to associate himself with what had been said. They deeply deplored Mr. Watts' loss.

Supt. Pearce, on behalf of the Bucks. police, concurred with his brother official's sentiments.