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Western Mail Saturday June 26 1926.
Arthur George COURTS 48, a plasterer, living at 24, Rodney-street, Swansea, was knocked down by a motor-cyclist on Windsor-hill on Friday evening and received injuries to the head and hand which necessitated his detention at the hospital.
Governer of Swansea Prison Mr. S.N. ROBERTS, received a number of gifts on the departure to take up the post of governor of Leeds Prison.
Reuben ATTWELL (29), coaltrimmer, of Marine-street, Newport, at the Ministry of Pension Hospital at Chepstow, formed the subject of an inquest by Mr. Fothergill EVANS on Friday when at was stated that he collapsed under the anaesthetic, and all efforts to restore life had proved futile.
The operation to be performed was for the removal of shrapnel, and the post-mortem revealed the prescence of a thymus gland in the breast from which the victim was liable to die suddenly, especially under an anaesthetic. The cause of death was said to be due to heart failure. The coroner recorded a verdict accordingly.
George GREEN, a well-known Pontypridd man, was charged at Barry on Friday, with having been drunk in control of a motor-car ar Barry. Mr. A.L. HOPKINS, Pontypridd, appeared for defendant.
Police-constable Arnold RICKARD said that on June 13 he noticed a motor-car in the yard of the Barry Hotel, and the tallest of four men, who was obviously drunk, stepped in and prepared to drive away. Witness forbade the man to drive, and one of his companions remarked. "It's all right, officer. I am going to drive." and upon this assurance witness left. Later, he observed a crowd of townspeople watching the movements of a car guided by defendant. Witness jumped on the footboard and switched off the engine GREEN shouted, "I can drive this car without you interfering." Requested to accompany witness to the police-station, defendant staggered into the roadway and refused. Defendant's friends betrayed a hostile attitude towards the officer. They were sober.
Councillor W. GAMESON and two friends, who aided witness to perform his duty, stopped a passing 'bus and Police-constable RICKARD conveyed defendant to the police-station.
Defendant said that the only intoxicants he had taken that day was to share the remains of a flagon with three friends.
The officer had told his friend, named ADAMS, not to drive the car.
The magistrates complimented the officer upon his promptness in stopping the vehicle, and imposed a fine of £10, or a month's imprisonment and suspended GREEN'S licence for twelve months.
When Joseph SUMMERS, a bone-setter, of High-street, Penydarren, was charged at Cefn Coed on Friday with attempted suicide, it was stated that he was found lying on the bank of the Taf Fawr River with a gash in the throat and the left wrist.
SUMMERS pleaded that his act was due to fit of depression.
He was bound over in a personal surety of £5.
Fuller particulars are to hand of the accident in which Mr. H.W. KERNICK, son-in-law of Mr. W.T. BEAVAN, J.P., of Cardiff, met his death at Singapore on Whit Monday. According to the inquest evidence (reported in the "Singapore Free Press") there was no eye-witness of the accident. Mr. KERNICK and Mr. P.N. LOWNDES were travelling in a car from Singapore to Pasir Panjang, and Mr. KERNICK was driving. There is a sharp bend in the road which the car evidently failed to take. The rear wheel must have struck a stone and the car was overturned. Both occupants must have been killed instaneously. After the bodies had been removed the car caught fire.
Mrs. KERNICK came home on a holiday five months ago, and at present is living at Porthcawl with her four children. Mr. KERNICK was power station superintendent at the derpot of the Singapore Traction Company.
A woman had a miraculous escape from death at Barry Dock on Friday, when she was knocked down by a runaway motor-van and carried a distance of 20 yards.
The driver of the van, which is owned by Mr. Harry TASSELL, dairyman, of Crogan Hill, Barry Dock, entered a garage, and in his abscence the van, apparently not being held in check by the brakes, started to slip down the slope at the junction of the five cross roads in Court-road.
Mrs. T. ANDREWS, wife of Mr. ANDREWS, 64, Jewell-street, Barry Dock, chairman of the Barry Coal-trimmers Branch, who was walking in the centre of the roadway in front of the van, was knocked down and carried twenty yards before the van crashed into the fence bordering some allotments, and finally fell into a ditch ten yards away.
Mrs. ADREWS, who was injured badly, had a miraculous escape from death.
Another woman, who was with Mrs ANDREWS at the time, sprang out of danger in the nick of time. A child, however, by the name of Dilys Margaret JAMES, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. David JAMES, of 10, Hannah-street, Barry Dock, who happened to cross the path of the van, was knocked down and severely hurt.
John Patrick
Thanks to everyone who replied to my message about being charged £10
for a birth certificate from the Tredegar Office in March
I wrote to the Registrar to complain about the charge and requested a
refund of the £3. A reply was received not from the Registrar but from
the “Chief Legal Services and Corporate Support Officer and Proper
Officer (whatever that may be!)” of Blaenau Gwent Council. He stated
that “I made a decision in April 2009 to charge the fee of £10 for a
certificate, as we offer an expedited service for customers in that all
certificates are returned by return post. We considered offering
different fees for a non-expedited service but this was too costly to
administer (other offices do this!). Also the fee is not unreasonable
comparing the fee charged by other local authorities for the same
service (obviously not my experience).
We have advertised this fee, members of the public are informed about
this charge and the information is on our website (how many of us check
the charge before submitting a request?). The form that you used was
not from our Authority and this may have confused the matter. I will
therefore not be refunding you the three pounds. The GRO has put the
fee for a certificate up to £9 this year, but our fee will not be
increased this financial year (ie whilst they charged £3 previously for
an expedited service they now do it for £1!)”
I then contacted the GRO asking them to confirm or otherwise that
local councils are allowed to make exorbitant extra charges for
certificates and also to produce their own Application Forms. I had
always assumed that the £7 charge was a national one and also that
national Application Forms had to be used. The reply I received stated
that local councils could indeed charge whatever they like and produce
their own forms!
Eric Davies
I am looking for the death record or obituary for Sarah Prichard Thomas. She was married on 10 Dec 1814 to Benjamin Thomas and died sometime between 1820 and 1822 in Bedwellty, Monmouthshire.
Benjamin THOMAS (widower) and Hannah WILLIAMS married on 25 Feb 1822 at Bedwellty, Monmouthshire.
Thanks for any help.
Lois Hopkins
Western Mail Saturday June 26 1926.
The boy who was drowned at Swansea late on Thursday night, as announced in Friday's Western Mail, was identified yesterday as John DAVIES 11, of 36, Walter-road. Together with other young companions, he was crab fishing off the pier, when, by some means, he fell in. He is believed to have struck his head in falling, and did not come to the surface. Searchers failed to discover the body until the tide receded early on Friday morning.
The Coventry Chain Co., Ltd.-- Coventry.- Resident Representative for Wales and West of England:- R.C. MOORE, Kenilworth, Hilary Gardens, Llanishen, Cardiff.
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BETHLEHEM, EYRE-STREET- Sunday. June 27th.- Preacher- Mr.D.E. EVANS, Cardiff
Grand Sacred Concert at 8.15 p.m.
The Belmont Sextette.- Sop:- Miss May HINES, Con.: Miss Mattie GEORGE. Tenor:- Mr. Phillip WILLIAMS. Bass:- Mr. John SELBY. Eloc.: Miss Marjorie HOPKINS, A.L.C.M. Accomp.:- Miss Iris THEOPHILUS, R.A.M., R.C.M. assisted at the organ by Mr. Edgar BAILEY.
Chairman;- Sir EWEN J. MACLEAN, M.D.- Silver collection in aid of Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
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A motor-lorry belonging to Messrs. John OWEN and Sons, blacksmiths, James-street, Neath, was destroyed by fire.
"Accidental death" was the verdict recorded by the Merthyr coroner (Mr.R. J. RHYS) at an inquest on Friday on George WILLIAMS (6), of Primrose-hill, Twynrodyn.
The boy was standing at the back of a carriage when it tipped, and he fell to the ground, cutting an artery in the temple.
He died before medical assistance could be secured.
Alfred BOSWELL, living at 6a, Benthall-place, Swansea, fell into the North Dock, and rescued by Patrick WALLIS and Edward FLOOD.
John Patrick
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Western Mail Saturday June 26 1926.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ROLL OF HONOUR.
DOCK.- In Loving Memory of Francis, killed in action June 25th 1918.- Ever remembered by Mother, Father, Brothers, and Sisters.- R.I.P.
BIRTHS.
WILLIAMS.- June 23rd 8, Matexa-street, Pentre, to Mr. and Mrs. D. WILLIAMS (nee Catherine THOMAS) a daughter.
THOMAS.- June 24th, at 16, St. Paul's-road, Aberavon, to Mr. and Mrs. L.J. THOMAS (nee Doris K. WILLIAMS, Merthyr). a son.
SILVER WEDDING.
LEWIS - GRIFFITHS.- On the 25th June, 1901, at Christ Church, Penarth, John Mansel to Margaretta (Etta), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James GRIFFITHS, Plymouth-road, Penarth. Present address: 36, Creffield-road, Ealing, London. W.
DEATHS.
BELL.- Harriett, Hill Top, St. Mellon's, sister of late Mrs. LANGDON, June 25. Sadly missed. Funeral Monday, Three o'clock, St. Mellon's Church.
JONES.- On June 24th, at Gwerthonor Uchaf Farm, Bargoed. Ann, the beloved wife of John JONES. Public Funeral 2.30 p.m. Wednesday 30th, for Hengoed; N.F.
JORDAN.- On June 25, at 116, Caerleon-road, Sarah A., widow of the late Isaac JORDAN, Draper. Funeral Monday, at Eleven a.m.; G.O.
MORGAN.- June 24, at 20, Garth-street, Coedely, Llantrissant, William MORGAN, aged 66, late Dyffryn Isaf Farm. Funeral Tuesday, 29th, for Tonyrefail Cemetery; public.
PARRY.- June 24th, at the Clarence, Rhymney, Margaret Alice PARRY, dearly-beloved mother of Agnes HARRIS, widow of the late Edmund PARRY, Beaufort Arms, Rhymney Bridge. Funeral Tuesday, 3.30 p.m.; G.O.
PROTHEROE.- On June 24th, Margaret Ann, beloved wife of Henry PROTHEROE, New Bethel, Mynyddislwyn (late Caerllwyn Mawr). Funeral Monday, 3.30, for New Bethel; public. N.F.
REID.- Suddenly on the 24th inst., Harold REID, Cotham Villa, Bishop's-road, Whitchurch, Glam, aged 47 years. Funeral Monday, arriving at St. Mary's Church, Whitchurch, 1.45 p.m.
TREHARNE.- On June 25th, at Maescelyn, Cwmmawr, Margaret, widow of the late Thomas TREHARNE. Funeral Tuesday Three p.m. Capel Seion.
IN MEMORIAM.
LEWIS.- In Fond and Loving Memory of Ralph LEWIS, who died 26th June, 1923.- From Auntie Annie, Grandpa, Sam, and Evans.
MORDECAI.- In Loving Memory of Mary sarah MORDECAI, who died at Cross Inn, Llantrissant, on 27th June, 1923.
MOSES.- In Ever-loving Memory of Eleanor, the beloved wife of Thomas MOSES, late of Cefn Park House, Treherbert, now of 292, Holton-road, Barry, who departed this life June 26th, 1923. Deeply mourned by Husband, Daughters, and Sons-in-law./verse
PARKER.- In Loving Memory of my dear uncle, Wm. PARKER, who entered into rest June 26th, 1909.- Susie.
RODERICK.- In Loving and Sweet Memory of our darling little Tusker, who was drowned in the Glamorganshire Canal June 25, 1925. Never forgotten by his sorrowing Mother, sisters and brothers. Basil, Olga, Ivy, and Joe. also little Rubina and little Joey./ verse.
ROWLAND.- In Loving Memory of Mother, who passed away June 27th, 1922.- Fondly remembered by Ina and Tony.
SHORT.- In Fond and Loving Memory of Gwennie, who died June 27, 1919.- Mam, Dad, Willie, Katie, and Sadie.
WILLMOTT.- In Loving Memory of Edmund Charles WILLMOTT, who passed away June 27th, 1925, at 20, Kimberley-road.- Sadly missed by Wife and Children.
John Patrick.
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Western Mail Friday June 25 1926.
As this is a very long report I'm doing a little bit of snipping.
Brilliant June sunshine on Thursday bathed the picturesque little village of Porthkerry, which was gaily hung bunting and flags, on the occaision of the marriage of Mr. Frank Claxton MEGGITT, third son of Mr. J.C. MEGGITT, J.P., and Mrs. MEGGITT, of Seacroft, Barry, to Miss Margaret Llewellyn (Peggy) LEWIS, third daughter of Mr. Henry G. LEWIS, J.P., and Mrs. LEWIS, of Porthkerry, Barry.
The Rev.H.H. STEWART, M.A., later rural dean and rector of Michaelstone-le-Pit, formerly rector of Barry and Porthkerry officiated, assisted by the Rev. T.W. WELCH, rector of the parish.
The bride's brother Mr. Harry G. LEWIS officiated at the organ. (At one time previous the bride also officiated at the organ there as well). Flowers from Porthkerry House decorated the interior of church.
The bride looked radiant in a classical gown of crystal and silver embroidered georgette, from which hung a full Court train embroidered in crystal and lined with ivory jouvence. The Brussels lace veil, lent by her mother, was surmounted by a Russian tiara and held in place by tiny clusters of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of dark damask red roses.
Miss Mary LEWIS and Miss Barbara LEWIS (sisters of the bride), Miss Joyce HOWELL, Miss Nesta LEWIS (cousin), and Miss Elizabeth MEGGITT (niece of the bridegroom) were bridemaids.
Mr. W.J.V. TOMLINSON was best man, and Messrs. I. Ll. LEWIS and Stanley MEGGITT were ushers.
A marquee had been erected in the grounds of Porthkerry House, the residence of the bride's parents, for the reception. Amongst those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. LEWIS, J.P., Mrs. Harry LEWIS, Master David LEWIS, Messrs. Godfrey and Ivor LEWIS, Mr. and Mrs. MEGGITT, Miss MEGGITT, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. LEWIS, Mr. and Mrs. D.G. HALL, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley MEGGITT, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MEGGITT, Mr. and Mrs. LLEWELLYN, Mr. and Mrs. L.T. HARRY, Mr. and Mrs. D. Sibbering JONES, Miss WILLIAMS, Miss Orchard, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley T. HOWE, Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS, Mrs. DAVIES, Mrs. T. LEWIS, Mr. and Mrs. PROGER, Mr. and Mrs.SMITH, Lady Beatrice STEWART, Mrs. NELSON, Sir Thomas and Lady WILLIAMS, Mr. and Mrs. T.W. DAVID, Miss CROFTS, Miss SHARPE, Mrs. CATCHPOLE, Miss HAY, Miss SADLER, Miss MATTHEWS, Mrs. REES, Miss LEWIS, Mr. J.E. POWELL, Mr. J. MORRIS, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. LLEWELLYN, Mr. and Mrs. Logan HOWELL, Miss SPRAGUE, and Miss WALTON.
The honeymoon will be spent in Cornwall, the bride's going-away dress being a Nile-green two-piece suit, with crinoline and velvet hat to tone.
The wedding took place at the church of St. Mary Abbotts, Kensington, London, on Thursday of Dr. Alexander Gordon HERON, M.B., Ch.B., of 34, Gloucester-road, Bristol, son of Dr. and Mrs. A.N. HERON, of 2, Leopold-road, St. Andrew's Park, Bristol, to Miss Doris Ewing JOSCELYNE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E.W. JOSCELYNE, of 86, Plymouth-road, Penarth. The long bodice and sleeves of the bride's gown were of ivory satin beaute, embroidered with silver, while the skirt, which was short in front, lengthening into a short train behind, was of fine Nottingham lace over silver lace. Her tulle veil, forming a second and longer train, was caught in at the back of the head by a wreath of orange blossom.
She was attended by three bridemaids, Miss Muriel JOSCELYNE, M.B., Ch.B., and Miss Mary JOSCELYNE (her cousins) and Miss P. POPE. Mr. Nevill HERON, the brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and the Rev. A. Colles NEVILL, B.A., uncle of the bridegroom, and vicar of Abbeyleix, Queen's County, Ireland, the Rev. G. GILBERT, M.A., of Bristol, and the Rev. F. MALDRAM, M.A., of St. Mary Abbotts, Kensington, officiated. The Hon. Mr. Owen and Mrs. BEASLEY (aunt and uncle of the bride) gave a reception at their residence, 83 a, Linden-gardens, Hude Park, London. The honeymoon is being spent in Cornwall.
The marriage was solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Forest Hill, on Thursday of Mr. Wilfred A. SIMS and Miss Kathleen Maud LLEWELLYN, daughter of Mr. Llewellyn LLEWELLYN, of Forest Hill formerly of Ystradfellte. The bride was attired in white embroidered crepe de chine. The bridemaid was Mrs. A. ROBERTS (sister of bride). Mons. Henri CORDIER was best man.
The Rev. E.W. MATTHEWS, M.A., Merton, officiated, assisted by the Rev. W.E. MELLISH, vicar of St. Paul's.
Police-constable Thomas FRANCOMBE, of Miskin, at Mountain Ash, Police-court, was presented with a cheque for £10, in the discharge of his duties. In the early hours of January 23, he saw a man in the act of breaking into a lock-up shop in Thomas-street, Miskin.
John Patrick
Western Mail Friday June 25 1926.
Margretta WHITE summoned her husband Harry WRIGHT, at Ebbw Vale on Thursday for persistent cruelty, and also applied for a seperation order. Mr. W.A. JONES, represented the wife, and Mr. John C. PROLE was for the husband.
The wife stated that in February last her husband gave an undertaking to the bench that she should return and occupy her proper place as a wife in his household.
On the first night she returned to him she found a housekeeper there, who refused to allow her to take her suit case upstairs, and when the husband returned he said that he did not intend to get rid of the housekeeper.
Witness was given a spare bedroom with a very poor bed, and stayed in the house for three-and-a-half months. On one occaision defendant complained about his dinner and beat her until she fainted. He used to leave notes for her instead of speaking.
The Clerk (Mr. A.T. BADMINTON): Another silent husband.
Mr. W.A. JONES: Yes, a strong silent man.
Harry WRIGHT denied that he had ever assaulted his wife. The trouble was that his wife suffered from nerves, and it was impossible to live with her as she magnified the slightest little thing that happened.
The Bench made an order for 20s. a week, with three guineas costs and court fees.
The tinkling of glasses and money led to the discovery by the police of a card party at the Diamond Jubilee Hotel, Tylorstown, at two a.m., and there was a sequel at Porth Police-court on Thursday when Stuart CORBETT, the licensee was fined £2 for supplying liquor during prohibited hours, and Messrs. Geo. James THOMAS, Henry GRAVES, and Daniel DAVIES £1 each for aiding and abetting.
It was pleaded by Mr. E.W. HAMMOND (Messrs. MORGAN, BRUCE, and NICHOLAS) for the defence, that the licensee had invited the other three defendants, who were his friends, to a card party, and that the drink was provided free of charge by the licensee.
It seems rather funny that in these hard times a landlord can afford to give beer away even to his friends, commented the chairman (Dr. Glanville MORRIS).
At Tredegar Bankruptcy-court on Thursday William Harwood STAINES (54). of Cross-street, Abergavenny, disclosed a deficiency of £1,291.6s.9d. In 1919 he took over a business which he had previously managed. The price was fixed at £958 but he still owed £506. His takings, he said, dropped to half between 1921 and 1925. He lost considerably when the slump took place in the value of the stock in 1922 and he attributed his failure to this, together with keen competition and the trade depression. His wife, who ran a boarding-house, had made sufficient money to be able to lend him a considerable amount, which he placed in the business.
The examination was closed.
Holding that the case was a frivolous one, the Caerleon magistrates on Thursday dismissed a summons taken out by Cyril Francis HALLAM, a poultry farmer, of Croesy-ceilog, against Alfred Massey PILLINER for damaging a field by depositing noxious weeds on it.
Mr. Meyrick WILLIAMS, who prosecuted, said complainant rented the field from defendant, who is chairman of the Caerleon bench of magistrates. It was alleged that when complainant spoke to defendant on the matter defendant said he would "get him a stretch of time" such as he got for another man who was awkward with him.
Defendant denied this and said the weeds, which were dead, were deposited in cart tracks and could do no harm.
Dr. John Drury ALEXANDER, of 45, Victoria-avenue, Porthcawl, formerly for many years medical officer of health for the town, died May 30, aged 75 years, leaving estate of the gross value of £4,292, with net personalty £2,896. Probate of the will dated May 19, 1904, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Angelina Blake ALEXANDER, to whom he left all his property absolutely.
Cowbridge Church Renovations.- Previously acknowleged-£241.
Llewellyn JONES, Esq., J.P., Pontycymmer, £1.1s.; Mr. ELIAS, Newton, Porthcawl, £2.2s.; Mr. D. BRADDICK, Merthyr, £1; Sir Sydney H. BYASS Bart., Llandough Castle. £10.10s.; Mr. V.S. GWYN, Cowbridge, £2; Mrs. W.R. JENKINS, Cowbridge, 10s.; Miss Vera MORGAN, Cowbridge, 5s.; Mr. and Mrs. T. JOHN, Verlands, Cowbridge, £5.8s.3d.; Miss JENKINS, Graig, Cowbridge, 10s.; Mr. and Mrs. POWELL, Cross Inn, Cowbridge, £2.2s.
John Patrick
Western Mail Friday June 25 1926.
The death of Police-constable Godfrey Henry JONES, Swansea Borough Police, in a motor smash on the Mumbles-road shortly after mid-night last Saturday, was inquired into by the coroner, Mr. J.C. MORRIS, on Thursday. Mr. Vaughan EDWARDS represented Mr. Gus BEER, the owner of the motor-car, and Mr. Rupert LEWIS was for the police and the victim's family.
Mr. Rees JONES, of King Edward-road, said his son had been riding motor-cycles since he was in the Army in 1914.
Police-constable David SAUNDERS told how JONES volunteered to take him down to the Mumbles, where he was staying after finishing his duty on Saturday night.
Witness accepted the offer.
Police-constable Daniel THOMAS said he saw the motor-cycle pass St. Helen's at eight minutes past twelve. He then heard "a horrid shriek" and the sound of glass. Outside the hospital he saw a man lying in a side-car, and flashing his lamp, found it was Police-constable JONES, who died a few minutes later.
Maurice SYMONDS, of Picton-place, Swansea, said he accepted the offer of a lift from Police-constable JONES on the Mumbles-road. Near the baths they saw a stationary combiation, and Police-constable JONES drew out to the right to get around it. Witness then noticed a car coming towards them. They crashed, and witness was thrown out. His impression was that Police-constable JONES was travelling a little to fast for a corner.
W. COURT, of Clyne Valley, the owner of the stationary combination, described the affair as "a pure accident" and said in his opinion the constable made too big a swerve in passing the stationary vehicle.
Two witnesses, including a policeman said BEER, who drove the motor-car, was sober. Another witness said he smelt of drink and spoke "in a guttural manner."
James HOWARD, of Clifton-hill, Swansea, said that before twelve o'clock on the Saturday night he saw a motor-car being driven along Carmarthen-road, Swansea, at between 30 to 35 miles an hour in a zig-zag manner. Later he identified the car on the Mumbles-road as BEER'S
Augustus BEER, of West Cross-lane, Swansea, builder, said his steering-gear went wrong before the crash and not as a result of it. He denied emphatically that his car was zig-zagging along Carmarthen-road or that he was under the influence of drink.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and added a rider that the spot where the occurred there should be a road line for the guidence of traffic.
There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place at Bethel, Sketty, on Thursday afternoon. The cortege was headed by the police band and included the Chief-constable (Mr. R.D. ROBERTS) and many members of the force and of the fire brigade. The coffin was covered bwith the Union Jack. The officiating minister was the Rev.D. THOMAS, Hill Chapel.
Kenneth David HILL, of St. Nicholas, was fined £5 and costs by the Cardiff Stipendiary on Thursday for driving a motor-cycle recklessly on the Cowbridge-road on Wednesday, May 26. Mr. R. BOOTH appeared in support of the summons. Mr. D.E.S. BROWNE defended.
William M. KING, labourer, of Plantagenet-street, said he was riding a bicycle, and, without warning, defendant, who was travelling at a fast pace, ran into him, knocking him off his machine, and cutting one of his legs.
Defendant denied riding at more than twenty miles an hour.
Arthur Temple STROUD 23, of Ebbw Vale, was summoned at the court there on Thursday for breaking and entering a garage belonging to John ELSOM, at Beaufort and stealing a motor-cycle, value £45, the property of ELSOM.
Thomas JONES said he was passing the garage one night when he heard somone rattling the door. He sent for the police, and just as Police-constable BASSON arrived STROUD came out with the motor-cycle.
Police-constable stated that he made a grab for the cycle, but it was dropped and the door was closed in his face. Inside he found STROUD crouching in the body of a van, and arrested him.
STROUD, who said he had been drinking all day, was fined £5, or a month, previous convictions being proved.
John Patrick
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Western Mail Friday June 25 1926.
IN MEMORIAM.
HOWELLS.- In Loving Memory of my dear friend Olwen, who died June 25th. 1922.
(no name given)
HOWELLS.- In Sweetest Memory of our darling Olwen, who passed away 25th June, 1922.- Mother, Brothers, and Sisters.
POWELL.- In Loving Memory of Ebenezer, dearly-beloved husband of S.E. POWELL, Welsh Produce Stores, Caerau, who passed away June 25th, 1925/ verse.- Sadly missed by Wife and Sons.
Eric Francis GRIFFITHS 22, was committed for trial at the quarter sessions by the Cardiff magistrates on Thursday on a charge of breaking into a pavilion belonging to Messrs. LEWIS and TYLER (Limited), Penarth-road, and stealing a cash-box, containg about £1, and cigarettes, &c.
The place was broken into during Friday night, each room being ransacked. Defendant was traced to Usk by Detective Geo. JAMES and arrested last Saturday.
Lost Black and White Sheep-dog Puppy ("Bonny").- Reward, PHILLIPS, Hendrdenny Hall, Caerphilly.
Mr. H. WARD, caretaker at the Y.M.C.A.- buildings, Swansea, fell from a stepladder whilst at work on Thursday, and struck his head so violently that he had to be taken to hospital, where he died.
Bro. J. SIMONS, R.O.H., P.P.G.P., Abertillery, conducted the exaltation of Brothers John MORRIS and Charles MORRIS to the degree of "Knight of Merit" at the Railway Hotel, Brynmawr.
After being withdrawn in the public auction, the villa No.127, Donald-street., Cardiff, leased for 99 years, from September 29, 1892, at an a.g.r. of £3.17s.6d., was disposed of privately to Mr. CAMFIELD, 71, Kimberley-road, Cardiff, for £520.
Mr. William T. COLLIER, son of Mr W. COLLIER, Godfrey-road, Pontnewydd, has been promoted sergeant in the Shanghai police.
William E. NEWRICK, Beach Pill, Milford, and Richard CONOVAN, alias HARVEY, Pill-road, Milford, were sentenced to 21days' hard labour by the local magistrates, on Thursday, for stealing two bicycles.
Elias MORON, aged about 40, of Chemical-road, Morriston, was found in his home suffering from a wound in the throat.
The marriage of Rhiannon, the eldest daughter of Sir John Morris JONES, of the University College of North Wales, to Dr. Ernest JONES, Aberystwyth, which was to have taken place on Wednesday, had to be postponed owing to the sudden illness of the bride.
John Patrick
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Western Mail Friday June 25 1926.
IN MEMORIAM.
HOWELLS.- In Loving Memory of my dear friend Olwen, who died June 25th. 1922.
(no name given)
HOWELLS.- In Sweetest Memory of our darling Olwen, who passed away 25th June, 1922.- Mother, Brothers, and Sisters.
POWELL.- In Loving Memory of Ebenezer, dearly-beloved husband of S.E. POWELL, Welsh Produce Stores, Caerau, who passed away June 25th, 1925/ verse.- Sadly missed by Wife and Sons.
Eric Francis GRIFFITHS 22, was committed for trial at the quarter sessions by the Cardiff magistrates on Thursday on a charge of breaking into a pavilion belonging to Messrs. LEWIS and TYLER (Limited), Penarth-road, and stealing a cash-box, containg about £1, and cigarettes, &c.
The place was broken into during Friday night, each room being ransacked. Defendant was traced to Usk by Detective Geo. JAMES and arrested last Saturday.
Lost Black and White Sheep-dog Puppy ("Bonny").- Reward, PHILLIPS, Hendrdenny Hall, Caerphilly.
Mr. H. WARD, caretaker at the Y.M.C.A.- buildings, Swansea, fell from a stepladder whilst at work on Thursday, and struck his head so violently that he had to be taken to hospital, where he died.
Bro. J. SIMONS, R.O.H., P.P.G.P., Abertillery, conducted the exaltation of Brothers John MORRIS and Charles MORRIS to the degree of "Knight of Merit" at the Railway Hotel, Brynmawr.
After being withdrawn in the public auction, the villa No.127, Donald-street., Cardiff, leased for 99 years, from September 29, 1892, at an a.g.r. of £3.17s.6d., was disposed of privately to Mr. CAMFIELD, 71, Kimberley-road, Cardiff, for £520.
Mr. William T. COLLIER, son of Mr W. COLLIER, Godfrey-road, Pontnewydd, has been promoted sergeant in the Shanghai police.
William E. NEWRICK, Beach Pill, Milford, and Richard CONOVAN, alias HARVEY, Pill-road, Milford, were sentenced to 21days' hard labour by the local magistrates, on Thursday, for stealing two bicycles.
Elias MORON, aged about 40, of Chemical-road, Morriston, was found in his home suffering from a wound in the throat.
The marriage of Rhiannon, the eldest daughter of Sir John Morris JONES, of the University College of North Wales, to Dr. Ernest JONES, Aberystwyth, which was to have taken place on Wednesday, had to be postponed owing to the sudden illness of the bride.
John Patrick
A transcription of the baptisms at Chepstow Churches 1813-1900 is available
on CD-ROM from Gwent FHS. This for all the churches in the Chepstow
Registration District. This can be purchased through www.parishchest.com
Take a look at Gwent FHS website at www.gwentfhs.info
Ann Macey
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Subject: [MON] Chepstow Baptism
Hello, can anyone tell me where I can find Chepstow baptisms for 1809
please.
Lindsay
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Retrospectives: Wild Flowers (various locations); and Llansteffan Castle,
CMN
Dear Listers,
This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are:
1. A three-page portfolio of photos of flowers found growing wild in the
countryside of south and west Wales (twenty-nine pictures).
This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in August 2003.
2. A visit to the ruins of the 12th century Llansteffan Castle, overlooking
the Loughor Estuary in the county of Carmarthenshire (eight pictures).
This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in March 1998.
As usual, these webpages will be displayed on my website for one week.
'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at
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After viewing the Retrospectives, please explore my 'Webpage Archive' and
make your own Retrospective requests.
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I found the address of 10 Rhiw Terr Monmouthshire Abercarn on a 1901 census
and wondered if the buildings are still there in that area. Or is someone
could tell me where about that would be. Or 19 Chapel Row Tredegar Harcourt
Terrace from the 1851 census.
I was looking at street view on Google Maps and wondered if I could see
where they might have lived.
Any help would be appreciated.
Jill
Hi Lindsay,
Mike John has the transcripts on his website. Scroll down and you will see Monmouthshire Parish Records Transcripts. Click on transcripts and scroll down to Chepstow.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~monfamilies/monfh.htm
Good Hunting,
Paul
Ohio, USA
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Charles Fawcett Mills married Annice Lavinia Thomas in Newport 1916.
Their daughter, Mona Ypres Mills , born Hereford 1917, married J. Boreham in Newport, 1939.
They had a daughter Diana J., born in Newport 1941.
Does any list member know of, or have any connection to these people. I may
know of something of interest to a descendant/relative.
Reuben
Western Mail Friday June 25th 1926.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ROLL OF HONOUR.
MORRIS.- In Loving Memory of Willie, beloved son of William and Ada MORRIS, 25, Kathleen-street, Barry, who was killed in action at Ypres June 25th 1916.
BIRTHS.
AUBREY-COUND.- On June 22nd, at 31 Devon-square, Newton Abbot, to the Rev. J.A. and Joyce AUBREY-COUND (nee WILKINSON), the gift of a daughter.
JONES.- On Friday the 18th inst., at Tirionfa, Old-street, Tonypandy, to Mr. and Mrs. Cyril JONES (nee Cassie WALTERS), the gift of a son. Both doing well.
YOUNG.- June 24th, at Nurse LEWIS'S Nursing Home, Gordon-road, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. A.T. YOUNG, Northcote-street, a daughter.
MARRIAGES.
ARNOLD - REES.- On May 5th, 1926, at Glasbury Church, Glasbury, by the Rev.- GIBBON (special licence), Elizabeth REES, to Lewis J. ARNOLD-both of Neath.
GRIFFITHS - THOMAS.- On Thursday, June 24th, 1926, at Bethlehem Methodist Church, Porth, Miss Gwenllian THOMAS, 11, River-terrace, Porth, to Thomas GRIFFITHS, Gwalia House, Trehafod. The officiating minister was the Rev. G.H. LLEWELLYN, Porth.
DEATHS.
COLE.- William James, Ebbw Vale. Interment at Aberdare Cemetery, 11.30 a.m., Sasturday. Will friends desirious of attending join the cortege at Cemetery Gates, Aberdare.?
DAVIES.- On June 23rd, after a long illness Isaac, beloved son of Mr. William DAVIES and the late Mrs. Susannah DAVIES, 22, North-street, Abercynon, and brother of Mrs. TUCKER, late of Herbert-street. Aberdare. Funeral Saturday for Abercynon Cemetery at 3.30 p.m.;G.O.
FLAGG.- On June 23rd, at Kemendine, Doods Park-road, Reigate, John Nelson FLAGG, the dearly-beloved father of Mrs. J.C. GOULD. Private funeral Saturday.
MORGAN.- On June 23, at 36, Queen-street, Ton Pentre, Ellen, widow of David MORGAN, Builder, in her 84th year. Funeral leaving house at One o'clock Saturday, 26th inst., for Treorchy Cemetery; G.O.
MORRIS.- On June 23rd, at The Rectory Flemingstone, Rees MORRIS, Rector of Flemingstone and Gileston, and Lecturer of Llantwit Major, age 70. Funeral arrangements later.
PHILLIPS. On June 22nd, at Dryslwyn, Abercrave, William beloved husband of Anne Phillips. Funeral Saturday at Three p.m. for Carmel C.M. Chapel.
John Patrick
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Western Mail Thursday June 24 1926.
Photograph on page 11 of Mrs. C.H. BIRD, receiving a bouquet of flowers from Miss Marjorie PRIESTLY, before the ceremony at the Cantref Filters Cardiff.
Photograph's on page 12.
East Glamorgan English Baptist Association.
Mr. H.H. GIBSON (secretary), the Rev. J. MORRIS, B.A., Dr. J.H. RUSHBROOK, M.A. (president Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland), and the Rev.J.M. JONES. Rev. B. Grey GRIFFITH, B.D., the Rev. D.G. MORRIS (president), Mr. Thomas JONES, J.P. (retiring president), Sir Thomas HUGHES, and Dr. EDWARDS. Inset: Mr. W. JONES, J.P. (treasurer). (photographer FORREST).
Waifs and Strays "Midsummer Tea".- Some of the workers at a "midsummer tea" held at the Edward NICHOLL Home, Penylan.
Back row. Mr. W.R. VAUGHAN (organising secretary), and the Rev. Maldwyn DAVIES.
Middle row-Mrs. LUCEY, Mrs. DOVEY, Mrs. ZUSSEN, Mrs. GRIFFITHS, and Mrs. HEDLEY.
Front row- Miss M. JONES (hon.sec), the Rev. Dr. WESTCOTT, the Matron (Mrs. SIDLEMAN, S.R.N.) and Mr. Fortescue BARRATT.
Wedding at Llandough.- Mr. Denis F. WAKLEY and Miss Vera GARNER, both of Penarth, who were married at Llandough Church on Wednesday.
Bridgend and Districts School Sports.
Owen THOMAS (Coity), winner of the 100yds and 80yds, and a member of the winning relay team; D. RANDALL, winner of the 100yds. (town) race; and A. THOMAS (Coity) winner of the 60 yds. race and a member of the winning relay team.
Cardiff Solicitors Play Golf at Southerndown.
Mr. T.M. BARLOW (ex-captain), Mr. A.M. INGLEDEW (president), Mr. T. JOHN (captain), Mr. Arnold J. MORGAN (hon. secretary and treasurer)., Mr. E.V. WATKINS, Mr. A.F. BLAND, Mr. Ivor W. JONES, Mr. H.H. HASLAM, Mr. K.L. JONES, Mr. H.H. SWEET-ESCOTT, Mr. W.H. WINN-JONES, and Mr. G. TUDOR.
Four golfers- Mr. H. Howell's DAVIES, Mr. Horace DAVIES, Mr. A.C. HOOPER, and Mr. E.C. KNOWLES.
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Cardiff Debtors.- It was reported at a meeting of the creditors of Richard Charles CLAYTON, licensed victualler, Maindy Hotel, Maindy, Cardiff, held at the offices of Mr. Ellis OWEN, the official receiver, Cardiff, on Wednesday, that debtor's liabilities amounted to £1,019, with assets estimated to produce £657, leaving a deficiency of £361. Debtor attributed his failure to heavy increased trade expenses. A resolution was passed appointing a trustee with a committee of inspection to administer the estate.
John W. DAVIES, fruiterer, 130, Queen-street, and 4, St. John's-square, Cardiff, at a meeting of creditors held in the same place, attributed his failure to ill-health and loss through the purchase of the St. John's-square premises. The statement of affairs showed liabilities amounting to £1,313, with assets estimated to produce £236, which were absorbed by the payment of preferential claims.
Trealaw Failure.- "Trade depression" was given as the cause of his failure by Ieuan Meredith EVANS, of the Farmhouse Bakery, Trealaw. His liabilities were stated to be £241; assets £48, and deficiency £193.
John Patrick
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Sent: Friday, 16 April, 2010 12:14:46
Subject: News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926. Number Three-Hundred seventyfour.
Western Mail Thursday June 24 1926.
Photograph on page 11 of Mrs. C.H. BIRD, receiving a bouquet of flowers from Miss Marjorie PRIESTLY, before the ceremony at the Cantref Filters Cardiff.
Photograph's on page 12.
East Glamorgan English Baptist Association.
Mr. H.H. GIBSON (secretary), the Rev. J. MORRIS, B.A., Dr. J.H. RUSHBROOK, M.A. (president Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland), and the Rev.J.M. JONES. Rev. B. Grey GRIFFITH, B.D., the Rev. D.G. MORRIS (president), Mr. Thomas JONES, J.P. (retiring president), Sir Thomas HUGHES, and Dr. EDWARDS. Inset: Mr. W. JONES, J.P. (treasurer). (photographer FORREST).
Waifs and Strays "Midsummer Tea".- Some of the workers at a "midsummer tea" held at the Edward NICHOLL Home, Penylan.
Back row. Mr. W.R. VAUGHAN (organising secretary), and the Rev. Maldwyn DAVIES.
Middle row-Mrs. LUCEY, Mrs. DOVEY, Mrs. ZUSSEN, Mrs. GRIFFITHS, and Mrs. HEDLEY.
Front row- Miss M. JONES (hon.sec), the Rev. Dr. WESTCOTT, the Matron (Mrs. SIDLEMAN, S.R.N.) and Mr. Fortescue BARRATT.
Wedding at Llandough.- Mr. Denis F. WAKLEY and Miss Vera GARNER, both of Penarth, who were married at Llandough Church on Wednesday.
Bridgend and Districts School Sports.
Owen THOMAS (Coity), winner of the 100yds and 80yds, and a member of the winning relay team; D. RANDALL, winner of the 100yds. (town) race; and A. THOMAS (Coity) winner of the 60 yds. race and a member of the winning relay team.
Cardiff Solicitors Play Golf at Southerndown.
Mr. T.M. BARLOW (ex-captain), Mr. A.M. INGLEDEW (president), Mr. T. JOHN (captain), Mr. Arnold J. MORGAN (hon. secretary and treasurer)., Mr. E.V. WATKINS, Mr. A.F. BLAND, Mr. Ivor W. JONES, Mr. H.H. HASLAM, Mr. K.L. JONES, Mr. H.H. SWEET-ESCOTT, Mr. W.H. WINN-JONES, and Mr. G. TUDOR.
Four golfers- Mr. H. Howell's DAVIES, Mr. Horace DAVIES, Mr. A.C. HOOPER, and Mr. E.C. KNOWLES.
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Cardiff Debtors.- It was reported at a meeting of the creditors of Richard Charles CLAYTON, licensed victualler, Maindy Hotel, Maindy, Cardiff, held at the offices of Mr. Ellis OWEN, the official receiver, Cardiff, on Wednesday, that debtor's liabilities amounted to £1,019, with assets estimated to produce £657, leaving a deficiency of £361. Debtor attributed his failure to heavy increased trade expenses. A resolution was passed appointing a trustee with a committee of inspection to administer the estate.
John W. DAVIES, fruiterer, 130, Queen-street, and 4, St. John's-square, Cardiff, at a meeting of creditors held in the same place, attributed his failure to ill-health and loss through the purchase of the St. John's-square premises. The statement of affairs showed liabilities amounting to £1,313, with assets estimated to produce £236, which were absorbed by the payment of preferential claims.
Trealaw Failure.- "Trade depression" was given as the cause of his failure by Ieuan Meredith EVANS, of the Farmhouse Bakery, Trealaw. His liabilities were stated to be £241; assets £48, and deficiency £193.
John Patrick