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Western Mail Friday April 16th 1926.
Mr. William HUMPHREY, of Hazeldene, Christcurch-road, Newport, formerly of Banff, retired ship's captain, who died on September 11, left estate of the gross value of £1,096, with net personalty £999. Probate of the will, dated November 19, 1885, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Ann HUMPHREY. Testator left his property to his wife during widowhood, and then for his children or their issue in equal shares.
Mr. Edward BAKER, of 32, Corner House-street, Llwydcoed, Aberdare, who died on November 20, left his estate of the gross value of £3,588, with net personalty £3,499. Probate of the will, dated June 24, 1915, has been granted to his brother, Mr. Samuel BAKER, of 10, Old Seale Houses, Llwydcoed, colliery foreman, and his sister, Miss Sarah Jane BAKER, of 32, Corner House-street, to whom in equal shares he left all his property.
A remarkable record in competitive vocalism in Wales is held by the family of Mr. John Daniel JONES, manager of the Ferndale Labour Exchange. His son Brynmor's record to date consists of 227 prizes, of which twenty are silver cups, and five gold medals. He has won at the Hirwain Semi-National four times and at Mountain Ash twice. DAuring Easter he gained six firsts, including one at Mountsin Ash.
The daughter, Eluned, has also done well with 157 competitive successes. Both Brynmor and Eluned were finalists at Pwllheli.
A younger daughter Gwyneth, although only nine, is continuing in the family footsteps, and already has six first prizes to her credit, including a first at Mountain Ash against 40 competitors. (Photograph on picture page).
A fine of 20s. was imposed at Mountain Ash Police-court on Thursday upon George Stanley GIBBS, a motor-lorry driver, of Machen-place, Cardiff, who had been summoned for failing to give audible warning of his approach at the local "town crossing" on March 27. GIBBS was not present in court.
The evidence of Police-constable Griffith THOMAS was to the effect thsat the defendant, whose lorry did not carry a horn, came along, notwithstanding the fact that the witness who was on "point duty," had signalled for traffic in the opposite direction. The result was that traffic was completely held up for a while.
Mr. H.M. PARKER, who is retiring from tho post of goods agent to the Great Western Railway at Neath, was presented with a silver-mounted walking-stick by members of the Neath Constitutional Club.
Western Mail April 16, 1876. (Fifty Years Ago).
Prayers for Condemned Man.- On Sunday at St. Mary's Church, Cardiff, the prayers of the congregation were asked for John WEBBER, who now lies in prison under the sentence of death. The execution has been fixed for the 25th inst.
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The Mayor of Calgary (Mr.G.H. WEBSTER), who is on a visdit to this country, and who had the honour of being received by the Prince of Wales on Wednesday, extended his tour to Cardiff on Thursday to see Mr. and Mrs. Walter BROCKINGTON, Plasturton-gardens, Cardiff, whose eldest son is the city solicitor of Calgary.
Mayor WEBSTER spent a brief, but happy time with his friends, and visited the City-hall with Mr. BROCKINGTON before returning to London.
Mr. Harry WILLIAMS, a Great Western Railway dock gateman at Llanelly, has been presented with the Royal Humane Society's vellum for an attempt to save life.
Mr. Howell Jeffreys, M.E., Penygraig, Colbren, has been presented with a typewriter by the students of the Dulais Valley mining classes, of which he has been instructor for several years.
John Patrick
Western Mail Friday April 16th 1926.
LOST and FOUND.
Found, Wire-hair Pup Bitch, black ears and spots on neck; if not claimed in three days be sold.- PREECE, 8, Brook-street, Porth.
Impounded, Cobs; sell Nelson Mart April 27th defray expenses.- JONES, Pound-keeper, Gelligaer.
Lost or Stolen, Dark Bay Horse Pony, 13 hands; white spot under saddle, hog mane.- DODD, Abertillery, or nearest Police Station.
That he did it in a fit of temper was the excuse put forward on behalf of Albert J. HOLLOWAY, a young married man, living at Mynachdy, who admitted to the Cardiff Stipendiary (Mr. St. John FRANCIS-WILLIAMS) on Thursday having thrown his mother-in-law's bed, bedclothes, and wearing apparel out into the yard, poured petrol on them, and burnt them all.
HOLLOWAY, who was summoned by the mother-in-law, Mary Cremer, for wilful damage, was represented by Mr. Morgan EVANS (instructed by Messrs. Richards and Guest).
Mrs. CREMER told the court that she had lived with her daughter and the defendant for several years. The clothing was all she had except what she was wearing at the time, and comprised two costumes, a coat, three blouses, aprons, and stockings, together of the value of £15. 0s.1d.
Defendant's wife, giving evidence, said her husband told her he was sorry for what he had done, and was prepared to pay more than the value of the property.
The value of some of the articles was disputed by the defence, but the defendant, who is a steam-roller driver, was called upon to pay £8.5s.4d., and a fine of £3 and costs for committing the damage.
"I will pay the lot now," he said, putting his hand into his pocket.
"You have behaved more than well. Your conduct has been extremely good, and I am glad to rescind the receiving order and annul the notice in bankruptcy."These words were addressed by Judge Hill KELLY at the Cardiff County-court on Thursday to Kaste Annie MARKS, a retired school-teacher, who on representation of her counsel, Mr. Wilfred PRITCHARD, sought the rescinding of a receiving order made against her in November, 1922.
Mr. PRITCHARD stated that all the debts had been paid in full. The Official Receiver (Mr. Ellis OWEN) supported the application.
Asked by his Honour how she had been able to pay her debts, the applicant stated that she had deprived herself of everthing and had paid in instalments, with the assistance of her pension.
This elicited the above remarks from the judge, who acceded to the application.
Andrew VAUGHAN, of the Colliers' Arms, Glynfach, Porth, who pleaded that he had forgotten it was Good Friday, was fined £2 at Porth Police-court on Thursday for supplying intoxicating liquor during prohibited hours on Good Friday last.
Mr. W.R. JENKINS was elected on Thursday as chairman of the Pontypool Guardians in succession to Mrs. M. HARDING, who had held the office for four years.
William EVANS, Tygwyn Farm, Nantybwch, who was seriously injured near Brynmawr when riding on the pillion of a motor-cycle ridden by his brother on Tuesday, died in the Tredegar Hospital on Wednesday.
The brother is making good progress towards recovery.
KENT - RILEY.
The marriage took place at Holy Trinity Church, Abergavenny, on Thursday of Mr. Stanley Victor KENT, chemist, of Abergavenny, and Miss Edna RILEY, only daughter of Mr. T.J. RILEY,of Kennsington-place, Newport. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in ivory white georgette, ornamented with moire flowers, embroidered with diamante and pearls, with heavy moire train lined with shell pink georgette. She was attended by four bridemaids- Miss Valerie ROGERS (cousin of the bride), Misses Doris and Hilda KENT, (sisters of the bridegroom), and Miss Rhona KENT (cousin of the bridegroom). The ceremony was performed by the vicar (the Rev. D. WEATHERHILL), and the best man Mr. B.E. KENT, of Russell-square, London (brother of the bridegroom).
After the ceremony a reception was held at the Angel Hotel, and Mr. and Mrs. KENT subsequently left by car for Newport, en route for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a two-piece suit of bois-de-rose and pale biscuit marocain, with hat to match, and sable stole.
John Patrick
Hello.
I wonder if anyone can remember a general store that was in 19 Manchester? Street Newport?
It was run by Mr William Edwards until about 1935 then his wife Mrs Mary Edwards until1946.
Any info reatefully recieved.
Many Thanks
Sandra
Thank you Steve
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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:47 AM
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> Bev
>
> Try http://www.welshcoalmines.co.uk/forum/read.php?11,353 for some photos
>
> Regards
>
> Steve
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> Hi List,
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> I am sure there must be a website somewhere put together by someone who
> has
> collected photo's/postcards over the years of all the Colliery's in Wales.
>
> Can someone please advise where this site might be please. That is if one
> exists.
>
> Thanks
> Bev Edmonds
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Hi List,
I am sure there must be a website somewhere put together by someone who has collected photo's/postcards over the years of all the Colliery's in Wales.
Can someone please advise where this site might be please. That is if one exists.
Thanks
Bev Edmonds
Oz
Photos of: St Illtud's Church, Newcastle, Bridgend, GLA
Dear Listers,
The latest subject to be added to my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels
Collection' is:
The 14th century Church of St Illtud at Newcastle, in the town of
Bridgend, Glamorgan.
Photography is by John Ball.
Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the
Newcastle.
Kind regards,
John
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John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK
E-mail: john(a)jlb2005.plus.com
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Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/
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G'day List
The following came from the West Australian Genealogy Society mailing
list repeated from Victoria. Even if your forbears did not have money or
land they might have been mentioned. So for those of you in Glamorgan or
Monmouthshire who like me can't get to the National Library of Wales
easily, I hope you find the link useful.
Ray Lewis
Hazelmere Western Australia
Western Australian Genealogy Society Member #7692
Full list of name interests at http://www.wags.org.au/mid/7692.htm
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The National Library of Wales has good news for family historians,
social historians? and the inquisitive! Over 190,000 Welsh wills (some
800,000 pages) have been digitised and are now available on the
Library?s website or direct on their online catalogue and are free to view.
Wills which were proved in the Welsh ecclesiastical courts before the
introduction of Civil Probate on 11 January 1858 have long been
deposited at The National Library of Wales. An online index and an
opportunity to view digital images of these wills within the Library
building has been available for some time, however, remote users can
also view the digital images following the release of a new site on 16
October.
Amongst the collection is the will of Twm Si?n Cati alias Thomas
Johnes, Fountaine Gate, Caron (SD1609-20), this year being the 400th
anniversary of his death. The will of Howell Harris, the famous Welsh
religious reformer can also be seen (BR1773-51).
As well as being a fabulous source of information the National Library?s
online wills offer the ability to view all 193,000 wills free of charge,
a service few other similar institutions are able to offer. Whilst most
institutions charge readers to view their documents, the Library only
charges for providing copies of them.
More information can be viewed at
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<http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=1514&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5btt_news%5...>.
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Hello Veneita,
If you do a search on Free BMD'S you may be able to find a death but you
would have to search various years and look for the correct Registration
District.
Regards Barbara
_www.freebmd.org.uk_ (http://www.freebmd.org.uk)
Thank you so much for the link. I found the will of my 5xgt-grandfather!
Jane Dyer
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Subject: [MON] Welsh wills - for those who may (or may not) have had moneyed ancestors
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Date: Sunday, 25 October, 2009, 6:37 AM
G'day List
The following came from the West Australian Genealogy Society mailing
list repeated from Victoria. Even if your forbears did not have money or
land they might have been mentioned. So for those of you in Glamorgan or
Monmouthshire who like me can't get to the National Library of Wales
easily, I hope you find the link useful.
Ray Lewis
Hazelmere Western Australia
Western Australian Genealogy Society Member #7692
Full list of name interests at http://www.wags.org.au/mid/7692.htm
************* ************* *************
************* ************* *************
*************
The National Library of Wales has good news for family historians,
social historians? and the inquisitive! Over 190,000 Welsh wills (some
800,000 pages) have been digitised and are now available on the
Library?s website or direct on their online catalogue and are free to view.
Wills which were proved in the Welsh ecclesiastical courts before the
introduction of Civil Probate on 11 January 1858 have long been
deposited at The National Library of Wales. An online index and an
opportunity to view digital images of these wills within the Library
building has been available for some time, however, remote users can
also view the digital images following the release of a new site on 16
October.
Amongst the collection is the will of Twm Si?n Cati alias Thomas
Johnes, Fountaine Gate, Caron (SD1609-20), this year being the 400th
anniversary of his death. The will of Howell Harris, the famous Welsh
religious reformer can also be seen (BR1773-51).
As well as being a fabulous source of information the National Library?s
online wills offer the ability to view all 193,000 wills free of charge,
a service few other similar institutions are able to offer. Whilst most
institutions charge readers to view their documents, the Library only
charges for providing copies of them.
More information can be viewed at
http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=1514&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5btt_news%5...
<http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=1514&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5btt_news%5...>.
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Hi
Many thanks to Michael Thompson for letting me know that the welsh coalmines site is now available
Sylvia
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> Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:17:49 -0600
> To: monmouthshire(a)rootsweb.com
> Subject: Re: [MON] welshcoalmines.co.uk
>
> On Oct 20, 2009, at 2:21 PM, sylvia morgan wrote:
>
> > The above web-site was in my list of favourites because it had lots
> > of info. on Newbridge,Mon.(where I was born). Now , however when I
> > click on that entry I get a website offering free web space. The
> > same page comes up if I type in the web-site address. Can anyone
> > tell me why this is so and what can I do to access the
> > welshcoalmines site?
>
>
> I just tried this address and it seems to be working fine now.
> Perhaps it was a temporary problem?
>
>
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Western Mail Friday April 16th 1926.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS-continued.
DEATHS.
LEWIS.- April 15th, 6, Moria-street, Sarah Jane, beloved wife of Eddie LEWIS, late Cambrian Hotel. Funeral Monday, Eleven a.m.
MORGAN.- On April 15, at Llyn Teg, Glynrhondda-street, Cardiff, Daniel MORGAN, Chemist, of 1, High-street, the beloved husband of Elizabeth MORGAN. Funeral Monday, leaving house at Eleven a.m. for Cardiff Cemetery; G.O.
OWEN.- On the 13th inst., at 14, Cornwallis-terrace, Hastings, David, the beloved husband of Adelina OWEN, and late of Frederickston, N.B., Canada. Interment at Hastings Eleven a.m. Saturday from house.
PARFITT.- On Wednesday, 14th, Margaret, the beloved wife of the late Harry PARFITT, of Senghenydd. Funeral Saturday, leaving 32, The Crescent, Penyrheol, 3.30 p.m., for St. Martin's Church Caerphilly; G.O.
SNELL.- On Tuesday April 13, at Parkside, Beach-road, Penarth, Harry, beloved husband of Mary Edith SNELL. Private funeral Friday. 11.30. at St. Augustine's Church.
STUDTS.- On April 14th, at Swansea, Emma, daughter of Mrs. and the late Henry STUDTS. Funeral 11.15 a.m. Saturday Cardiff Cemetery. Cortege leaving Hafod, Swansea, 8.45. Members of Family and G.O.
WILLIAMS.- On Tuesday, April 13th, Mansel Vaughan, beloved husband of Catherine WILLIAMS, Bryn Coed, Lonlas, Skewen. Funeral Four p.m. Saturday.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
FRANCIS.- Mrs. FRANCIS and Family (Gilfach Goch) desire to thank all relatives and friends for letters of sympathy and floral tributes.
JONES.- Mrs. Sydney JONES and Son wish to thank all friends for their kind inquiries, letters of sympathy, and beautiful floral tributes.
IN MEMORIAM.
BRYANT.- In Loving Memory of my dear wife, Lily, who died April 15th, 1925.- Sadly missed by Dad and Children.
BRYANT.- In Sacred Remembrance of our darling Mother, died April 15th, 1925.- Sadly missed by May, Cecil, and Jack.
CHEDZOY.- In Loving Memory of Henry Charles CHEDZOY, died April 16th, 1919.
DAVIES.- In Fond Memory of the darling daughter, Juanita (Neta), of Bertha and the late Job DAVIES, Springfield, Merthyr-road, Pontypridd, who died April 16th. 1925, aged 27. Sadly missed by her sorrowing Mother, Sisters, and Brothers./verse.
HOPKIN.- In Affectionate Remembrance of Dr. R. HOPKIN, Great House, Llangadock, Carmarthen, who died April 16th, 1924.
HOPKIN.- In Loving Remembrance of Dr. Richard HOPKIN, Great House, Llangadock, Carmarthenshire, who passed away April 16th, 1924.
JAMES.- In Loving Memory of our darling little Sydna, aged 5 years, dearly-loved child of Mr. and Mrs. JAMES, Ironmongery Stores, Abercynon, who passed away suddenly on April 126th, 1924.
JONES.- Er Cof am Eleazer, annwyl briod a thad, yr hwn a hunodd Ebrill 16eg, 1925.- Oddiwrth ei annwyl briod, Cecilia, a'r Plant, Arosfa, Aber-Rhondda-road, Porth./verse.
QUANT.- In Loving Memory of Melina, beloved wife of John QUANT, who entered into eternal rest April 16th, 1913./verse.
John Patrick
Western Mail Friday April 16th 1926.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
BIRTHS.
MAINE-TUCKER- On the 15th of April at 48, Westbourne-road, Penarth, to Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey MAINE-TUCKER, a son.
MORGAN.- On April 14th, at Esplanade-avenue, Porthcawl, the wife of V. Lewis MORGAN, a son.
PEGLER.- On April 14, to Mr. and Mrs.L. PEGLER, Radyr Chain, Llandaff, a daughter.
THOMAS.- On April 13th, to Vera, wife of Dr. Ben THOMAS, Hirwain, Glamorganshire, a son.
MARRIAGES.
CLOSE-JONES.- On April 15, at St. Joseph's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. Father OTTAWAY, H.P. CLOSE to Jeannie JONES, daughter of the late Mr. David JONES and Mrs. JONES, Morriston, Swansea.
GRIFFITHS-HILL.- On April 15th, at Porth Chapel, Porth, by Rev.D. RHYDDERCH, B.A., Tylorstown. Ex-sergeant J.A. GRIFFITHS to Mrs. Margaret HILL, both of Tylorstown. (By special licence.)
JEFFREYS -THOMAS.- On the 14th April, at St. John's Church Skewen, by the Rev.Canon M. Jones POWELL, D.D., Jeffrey R.J. JEFFREYS, elder son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.T. JEFFREYS, of Neaudd, Trecastle, to Lucy Margaret elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E.R. THOMAS, The Graig, Neath.
DEATHS.
DAVIES.- On April 13th, at 60, Exeter-road, Bootle, Elizabeth Ann, beloved wife of William DAVIES (Superintendent, Graving Docks, Mersey Harbour Board) formerly of Cardiff, and daughter of Mrs. HYETT, Inverness-place, Cardiff. Interment at Liverpool.
DAY.- On April 15th, at the Household Stores, Whitchurch. Richard Lewis DAY, dearly-loved husband of Laura DAY, aged 54 years. Funeral arrangements later.
JOHN.- At Lan, Coity, on April 13th, Thomas JOHN, formerly of Lan Farm, Blackmill, aged 76 years.Funeral Saturday, One p.m. prompt, Llansaintffraid, Aberkenfig. N.F.
John Patrick
Western Mail Thursday April 15th 1926.
The performance of "H.M.S. Pinafore," given on Wednesday evening by the St. David's Amateur Societty, of Tonyrefail, at Ainon New Vestry, was remarkably successful, having regard to the limited capacity of the hall, which made stage grouping difficult.
Though an exclusively amateur organisation, the society, unsupported by an orchestra, the performers caught the spirit of the opera, and soon infused into their work a typically Gilbert and Sullivan atmosphere.
The leading members of the caste were Mr. Dilwyn REES (First Lord), Mr. Roy MADGE (Captain Corcoran), Mr. D.J. HOWELLS (Ralph Rackstraw), Mrs. B. WATTS (Josephine), Messrs. Hugh THOMAS, D.S. DAVIES, W.R. EVANS, Walter WILLIAMS, Eric LEYMAN, Mrs. M. GERMAN, and Mrs. G. JONES.
Two seasons ago the society delighted crowded audiences in the Central-hall with presentations of the "Dogs of Devon." Under Mr. Hugh THOMAS, their producer, they intend exploring further the works of Gilbert and Sullivan next season.
A peculiarly happy feature of the "H.M.S.Pinafore" venture was the enthusiastic co-operation of the parishioners. All costumes and dresses were made by the St. David's Swing Class.
Mr. David WILLIAMS, O.B.E., formerly chief-constable of Cardiff, president of the society, has taken a very active interest in the society's work, but unfortunately was unable to be present through indisposition, and the vicar (the Rev. William ISAAC, B.D.) presided in his absence. The other officers are:-Vice-president Dr. R.H. MUNRO; chairman, Mr. Thomas JENKINS; secretary, Mr. W.J. DAVIES; treasurer, Miss M. GERMAN; musical director, Mr. Frank MORSE; and accompanist, Mrs. Bessie SHAW.
On a charge of assaulting and beating his mother, Ellen LINDBLOW, of Ruperra-street, Newport, Alfred LINDBLOW was remanded on Wednesday by the local magistrates for medical obsevation.
The fiftieth anniversary of their wedding-day was celebrated on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs Thomas LEWIS, of Bridgend-street, Splott, Cardiff. Mr. LEWIS, before his retirement, was a carpenter under the Great Western Railway Company. Mrs. LEWIS is an active member of the Cardiff East Liberal Association. They have eleven children, 36, grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Some interesting boxing was seen at the Drill-hall, Penarth, on Wednesday. In a six-rounds contest Cuthbert TAYLOR (Merthyr), the British schoolboy champion of 1924, defeated Albert HARRISON (Aberdare) the Welsh schoolboy champion of 1925-26.
The final of the 9st. competition for a cup presented by the Penarth Yacht Club saw M. JONES (Llandebie) k.o. S.F. JACOBS (Royal Air Force, Salisbury Plain) in the third round. The 9st.9lb. competition was won by J. HYRES (Grange Y.M.C.A.), who defeated A.W. KELLY (Cardiff Central A.C.) in the final round.
Exhibition bouts were boxed by the following:- Evan WHEELER v Minty ROSE; Archie RULE (Welsh bantam-weight champion) v Billy DAVIES; Fred PERRY (Welsh feather-weight champion) v Roy THOMAS; P.C. WILSON v P.C. COLEMAN.
A verdict of "Suicide by strangulation" was recorded at an inquest held on Wednesday on David Evan JONES 23, colliery labourer, of Church-street, Pentrebach.
Jones' body was discovered hanging from a beam in a back bedroom at his home. A silk scarf was tied round his neck. He had been unemployed for the past six weeks through ill-health.
Mr. Justice HILL in the Divorce Court on Wednesday granted a decree nisi to Lawrence Richard DEMPSEY, a taxi-driver, of Shillito-road, Upper Parkstone, Bournemouth, against his wife, Winifred Irene DEMPSEY, on the ground of her misconduct with Alfred Samuel BRAY. There was no defence.
Petitioner gave evidence that they were married in 1915. In 1923 they were living at Aberconway-place, Oakdale, Blackwood, near Newport, and BRAY was a lodger. In December, 1923 witness went to work, leaving his wife at home alone with BRAY, having no suspicions whatever. His wife's nephew came after him and made a statement, in consequence of which witness returned home and caught BRAY with respondent in her bedroom. He gave BRAY a good hiding, and had not lived with respondent since then.
Dr. David Lewis JONES,J.P., of Brooklands, New-road, Skewen, vaccination officer to the Neath Union and medical officer to the Gwynfryn Cottage Homes, near Neath, who died on February 9, left estate of the gross value of £7,902, of which £1.839 is net personalty. Probate of the will dated January 24, 1922, has been granted to his widow, Mrs Amy JONES and Mrs.Anne DAVIES, of Liverpool Stores, Skewen. Testator left his property to his wife absolutely.
Mr. John PROTHEROE, of 14, Eleanor-street, Treherbert, retired colliery check-weigher, who died on November 3, left estate of the gross value of £1.306. with net personalty £985. Probate of the will, dated December 31. 1921. has been granted to his children. Mr. Johnny PROTHEROE, stoker, and Miss Urina PROTHEROE, both of the same place. Testator left his residence and furniture to his daughter Urina, 19, Mount Libanus-street to his sons Edgar and Johnny and his grandson David James PROTHEROE, and the remainder of his property to his sons Edgar and Johnny, his daughter Urina, and his grandson David James Protheroe.
Thomas NORBURY 52, of Trevethick-street, Merthyr, was leading a horse attached to a tram at Nixon's Navigation No.2 Colliery, Merthyr Vale, when the animal became restive. NORBURY fell, and the tram passed over him. He died at the Merthyr General Hospital on Wednesday.
John Patrick
Western Mail Thursday April 15th 1926.
Mr. Noel BUNNING (Messrs. Pitten, Bunning, and Russell), at the Clarence Hotel, Pontypool, on Wednesday offered for sale Bethany, Park-view, with lawns, garden, garage, &c., held on 90 yrs' lease from 1903 at a g.r. of £5 p.a., with immediate possession. The property was withdrawn at £1,250.
Hive House, Victoria-road. (freehold), offered with possession on completion, was withdrawn at £850. No.34 Chapel-row, Pentrepiod (freehold), was sold for £165 to the tenant, Mr. FOULKES, who also purchased for £70 an adjoining freehold building site. Mr. W.J. EVERETT was the solicitor.
Ex-Inspector R.H. THOMAS and his son, Mr. Ted THOMAS, of Court-road, Barry Docks, were taken seriously ill on Wednesdsay as the result of drinking liquid from a lemonade bottle at their home.
Inquiries show that both men drank what appeared to be lemonade, but later each complained of feeling unwell, and their condition necessitated medical attention. Neither, however, is in danger.
Police-officers from Newport, Monmouthshire, Cardiff, and Glamorgan were present at the funeral at Newport on Wednesday of ex-Inspector William Henry HARRIS, formerly chief clerk of the Barnsley Borough Police Force, who had also served in the Cardiff City and Glamorgan County forces.
Ex-Inspector HARRIS joined the Cardiff Police at the age of eighteen in November, 1890. He was a member of the police fire brigade, and in 1892 was rewarded by the Cardiff Watch Committee for saving life at a fire. In the following year he entered the Glamorgan County Constabulary, and in 1896, on the establishment of the Barnsley Borough Force, he was appointed a first-class constable clerk. He was promoted sergeant in June, 1898, and inspector and chief clerk in April, 1902. He was commended on many occaisions for his efficient services.
On his retirement he lived for a time at Laugharne, Carmarthen, and subsequently removed to 18, Cumberland-road, Newport.
He had been in ill-health for some time prior to his death in the RAoyal Gwent Hospital.
Ex-Inspector HARRIS was a native of Cardiff, and came of a "police" family. His father was an ex-inspector of the Cardiff City Force, who died two years ago, and his son Clifford is at present on the clerical staff of the chief-constable of Newport. His only brother is head-constable of the C.I.D., Cape Government Polkice, Kimberley.
The chief mourners were:- Mr. Clifford F. HARRIS (son), Messrs. D. WILLIAMS (brother-in-law), A. VAUGHAN (brother-in-law),
-,WILLIAMS (nephew), C. WATTS (cousin), W. JOHNSON, C.B. DUDLEY, and L.GRIFFITHS.
There were also present Superintendent W.H. ROBINSON (deputy-chief-constable of Newport), Inspector G. HILES and Inspector GRIFFITHS (Newport Borough Police), Superintendent RICHARDS and Inspector POWELL (Monmouth County Police), ex-Superintendent TANNER and ex-Sergt. BANNERMAN (Newport Borough Police), ex-Sergt.WALTERS (Glamorgan County Police), ex-police-constable Woodliffe JONES (Cardiff City Police), Mr. A.J. PROSSER (H.M. immigration officer), and Mr. Fred HARRIES (Monmouth County shops inspector).
The Rev. J.F. DAVIES (St. Paul's) conducted the last rites. Police officers acted as bearers.
The floral tributes included wreaths from the Barnsley, Monmouth County, Glamorgan, and Newport Police Forces.
John Patrick
Retrospectives: Defynnog, BRE; Dowlais, GLA
Dear Listers,
This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are:
1. A visit to the village of Defynnog in the county of Breconshire (nine
pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in May 1998.
2. A walk around Dowlais once a world-renowned iron-making centre, in the
county of Glamorgan (seven pictures). This feature was first shown on
'Images of Wales' in May 1998.
As usual, these webpages will be on display on my website for one week.
'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at
www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm
After viewing the Retrospectives, please explore my 'Webpage Archive' and
make your own Retrospective requests.
Kind regards,
John
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Western Mail Thursday April 15th 1926.
Frederick EDWARDS, a two-year-old child of 31, North-road, Cardiff, was admitted to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary on Tuesday suffering from extensive scalds. The boy's father was lifting a bucket of water off the fire, when the lad ran into him.
A delightful and new portrait of Mrs. EAMES, the wife of Mr. Cecil W.B. EAMES, who has just given birth to a daughter at Rhondda Rise, Pentre. Before her marriage she was Miss Dorothy RICE-EVANS, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Walter RICE-EVANS, a former high-sheriff of Glamorgan.
Having left his wife in her usual health on going to work at the Deep Navigation Pits, Mr. Thomas EVANS, Oaklands-terrace, Treharris, found his home locked up on his return home. An entrance was gained through a pantry window, and Mr. EVANS found his wife, who was in bed, had passed away.
Mr. Edwin PHILLIPS, of Perrott-place, Treharris, who was working on Tuesday, and was in the garden at his home at 8.30 p.m., was found dead in bed about ten p.m., half an hour after he had retired.
Gillard's Field off the Tanyard, opposite the Gripoly Mills in Grangetown, Cardiff, was the scene of a tragedy between eight o'clock and half-past eight on Wednesday morning.
William SADLER, aged 52, a Grangetown cripple, who makes a living as a coal hawker, was going to fetch his horse in readiness for the day's work. The animal, however galloped off on seeing its master, and its movement excited the half-dozen horses which were also grazing in the field. They galloped about the field wildly for a few minutes, and then the cripple seized the opportunity presented by a momentary lull to come up with his own horse. He approached from behind, and the animal became frightened.
It reared into the air and lashed out furiously with its hind hoofs. An ironshod hoof crashed upon the cripple's head, smashing it beyond recognition, and he fell dead to the ground.
The discovery was made by Mr. GILLARD, who happened to go into the field soon after the occurrence to bring away one of his ponies.
Sadler was an unmarried man, and had lived in Grangetown with his parents for many years. He was well known locally, and was a prominent member of the Salvation Army.
Wilfred Henry EVANS, of 65, Clodien-avenue, Cathays, Cardiff, figured as complainant in a case at Penarth on Wednesday in which William Henry OATEN, of Summerfield-avenue, Cardiff, was summoned for negligent driving. Mr. H.H. HASLAM, solicitor,Cardiff, defended.
Complainant stated that he was proceeding on his motor-cycle on March 9 towards Penarth from the lower portion of the town. When negotiating the bend at Archer-road, Penarth, defendant crashed into his cycle. Witness added that he was on the proper side, and was travelling at a speed bordering on fifteen miles an hour. Whilst rounding the corner, witness sounded his horn repeatedly. The sudden impact with defendant's vehicle threw him violently into the roadway, and he received nasty cuts and injuries to the head. Defendant gave no warning of approach, and owing to his excessive speed was only able to pull up within ten yards.
Gwen OWEN, a married woman of Archer-road, said she was an eye-witness of the collision. "The car was coming at a terrific speed,"she said, "and I was rooted to the spot at the corner for I realised an accident was inevitable. I saw it was impossible for the motor-car to pull up in time, and I stood glued to the pavement whether the motor-cyclist was going to be picked up in pieces."
Both men sounded their horns, witness went on, but owing to a high gale raging at the time neither could hear the signals.
Mr. Llewellyn DAVIES, one of the magistrates, asked witness whether the motor-car was travelling faster than a Taff train. "Certainly it was," replied the witness. "That's enough," remarked Mr. DAVIES, amidst laughter.
Police-constable NORMAN said that five roads meet at this point, making the junction a danger spot for local motorists.
Defendant in the witness-box, attributed the collision to the fact that complainant rushed towards him at break-neck speed with head down over the handle bars, and accelerated in order to pass his car. He escaped death by a miracle.
A man named SHIPCOTT, who was seated next defendant at the time, corroborated OATEN'S version, and Walter HEYWOOD, of Canton, Cardiff, another passenger, agreed that defendant was going at quite a moderate speed.
The case was dismissed, the magistrates remsarking that both men appeared to have been exceeding the speed limit.
John Patrick
Mr. William BECK having recently been re-elected a member of the Barry Urban District Council, it is apparent that at the annual meeting of the council on Monday next will be appointed chairman for the ensuing years, an honour he thoroughly deserves.
A member of a large family, he began work on a Somerset farm at the age of seven with a wage of 6d. per week of seven days for scaring crows. At sixteen when his wages were 3s.6d. per week, he took his first railway ticket to Cardiff in 1884, reaching the town with 2s.3d. in his pocket. He was employed for a time on the land. Then he found work in building the first dock at Barry. He has thus seen the development of the place from a hamlet into a town of 40,000 inhabitants.
As a coal-tipper, he has been a member of the National Union of Railwaymen for 35 years, and he holds several testimonials from his fellow-railwaymen in recognition of services rendered. He was one of the founders, 25 years ago, and for some time was secretary and playing member of the band of instrumentalists to-day known as the Barry Silver Prize Band. For six years he was chairman of the South Glamorgan and subsequently of Llandaff and Barry Parliamentary Division Labour Party.
He was first elected on the Barry Council in 1914, and has since been re-elected on four occaisions. He helped to set up the present efficient Accident and Surgical Hospital at Barry, has been a committee chairman each year, was chairman of the education authority last year, and for three years was overseer of the poor. He has been actively interested in the development of Barry Island and Cold Knap as holiday and pleasure resorts.
He is a zealous Wesleyan, and has done much work for his church.
Hello Mike
I am not sure if this helps
but my grandfathers name was George Stevens
on his marriage Certificate.and he was
married in Llanbradahe 1912; but when he joined the
army in 1914 he took the name George James
Stevens.
I do have a Birth Certificate
I sent for but I don't know if it is the right one
and on it the mothers maiden name was James
what do you think
Regards
Veneita
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Hello Mike
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