From The Warminster Herald, Saturday 15 October 1870:
Several weeks ago George Brown, haulier, &c., of Warminster Common, whilst engaged in cutting some chaff, pushed the stuff he was cutting into the chaff-box with his hand, and ran a thistle into it. The puncture festered shortly afterwards, causing his hand and arm to swell greatly. The inflammation continued to increase, and ultimately medical advice was obtained. Mortification subsequently set in, and the poor fellow died on Thursday night last.