The Kington Times - July 1917
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Kington Times 11th July 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 11/07/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 11th July 1917 |
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ANYONE 11 a " cheap " line , but it takes brains a better article . This also applies making of goods . 9 have some cheap lines of course , ve prefer to sell the good stuff , be- we can recommend it and know it give satisfaction . What we aim at is not only to get your custom to - day , but also next week , next month and next year . Pennell Bros. , 47 , Duke Street , Kington , Dental Surgery . MESSRS . THE KINGTON TIMES . JULY 14 , KINGTON COUNTY COURT . Wednesday last , before his Honour Judge Evans . T. R. Johnson FARMER'S PROMISSORY NOTE . AND D. F. Osborne Osborne Pant , Rhulen , Radnorshire , farmer , 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathview , MALVERN . Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . KINGSLAND Horse Slaughter ing YARD . Monumental Work in all its oranches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND D the Shortest notice Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , Undertakers , & o . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces , Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality . Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Defective Drains Tested and Re - laid . KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . 1917 : KINGTON RED CROSS FUND PROCEEDS OF SALE DISTRIBUTED . The Rural Local Tribunal was held on Fri - mittee was held at the Oxford Arms Hotel , A meeting of the Farmers ' Red Cross Com- day last , the following being present : Mr. R. Kington , on Tuesday afternoon , with a view W Griffiths ( Chairman ) , Messrs . D. Rogers , E. to distributing the proceeds from the Red W Jones , T. W. Sankey , E. R. Crump , E. H. Greenly , W. C. Chambers , E. Bird , W. Jen- included Mr. F. Wheeldon ( who presided , Cross Sale held in May last . Those present kins ( Agricultural Representative ) , General Messrs . E. W. Jones , A. P. Owens , E. R. Hore ( Military Representative ) , and B. Phil Crump , F. W. Jones , G. Thomas , G. Price , W. pin ( Clerk ) . John Langford , 32 , married , Class B 1 , Lyn- Chambers , John Edwards , Philip Davies , R. M. Price , J. Williams , John Jones , W. C. hales , Kington , chauffeur and electric light Bach and R. P. Morris ( Hon . Secretary ) . attendant , in the employ of Mr. Mitchell Hen- The Hon . Secretary produced a provisional Previously rejected and produced a balance sheet showing that the proceeds of derson . certificate from his private doctor that he was the sale of stock , produce , etc. , was £ 241 18s . unfit for any service . Has been driving a tractor plough in the district . - January 1st . Arthur George Gwilliam , Parton Cottage , Eardisley , waggoner . - Conditional exemption . Sidney Lane , Barewood , Pembridge , wag- goner . Conditional exemption . Thomas Henry Smith , Stansbatch Farm , Mr. A. P. Owens proposed that £ 100 be sent Staunton - on - Arrow , cowman . - Conditional . to the Central Committee in London for the James Price , Stansbatch Farm , Staunton - on- British Farmers ' Red Cross Fund , £ 75 to Arrow , waggoner . - Conditional . Evan Richard Tippins , Staunton Old Court , Cross Hospital . He thought they should sup- their County Fund , and £ 25 to their local Red Staunton . - Conditional exemption . George Wilks , 40 , married , Class C 3 , port their local Hospital a little more than chauffeur , engaged most of his time in Red they had done in the past . Mr. John Edwards seconded the resolution , The Cross work : -Conditional . Mary Annetta Breese , of Lower Hergest , Kington , spinster , sued James Lloyd , of The as executor of her late brother , William Thomas Breese , of Pentre , Rhulen , farmer , for £ 37 3s . original action entered in January last was against William Thomas Breese , a brother of plaintiff , but he died before the summons was served and at the last Court it was ordered that his executor , James Lloyd , be substituted as defendant in the action . Mr. D. C. Delfosse appeared for plaintiff , but defendant was unrepresented and did not appear . Mary Annetta Breese , the plaintiff , stated that on February 2nd , 1911 , she lent her brother , William Thomas Breese , £ 30 on a promissory note , and the interest was to be 4 per cent . , but he had not paid any , and the total indebtedness was for £ 37 3s . He proni- ised to repay the amount several times , but did not do so . He died on the 12th of Febru- ary last . The promissory note was in his hand- writing . 3d . and that after deducting expenses there was a balance for division of £ 226 8s . 2d . Mr. Wheeldon suggested that they should the remainder to be disposed of when the bal- that day allot £ 200 of this balance and leave ance sheet was completed . Owen Randolph . Edwards , Woodseaves , Win - which was supported by Mr. Philip Davies and forton , bootmaker and postman , aged 32 , mar- others , Mr. Davies acknowledging the assistance ried , Class C 3. - Tribunal of opinion that he previously given from Kington to the Corton would be better employed at his trade in the glad to say was not in need of funds at pres- Red Cross Hospital at Presteign , which he was Army . Edward Thomas Jones and John Dansey Jones , Bush Farm , Clyro , farmers . - Condi- tional . John Price , Wapley Cottage , Staunton , wag- goner . - Conditional . John Ernest Jones , Penrhos Farm , Kington , waggoner . - Conditional . SAILORS ' FLAG DAY AT KINGTON . ent . The suggested allotment was then unani- mously agreed to . Mr. E. R. Crump proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the auctioneers on the sale and for their untiring energy on behalf of the day , Mr. Philip Davies and Mr. C. F. Blakely , cause , which was seconded by Mr. F. W. Jones and carried unanimously . A hearty Summer Blouses & Robes . The Best Assortment can be seen at J. A. Cole's . Pretty Designs , Economical Prices , To - day's Styles . Ladies ' Silk SPORTS COATS IN GREAT VARIETY . Joseph A. Cole , Draper and Milliner , 24 , High Street , Leominster . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . One hundred and sixty - nine eggs , were re- KINNERTON . We regret to announce the death of Mr. William Lloyd , Four Stones , which took place on Wednesday , July 4th , at the age of vote of thanks was also accorded to Mrs. West , and 15 were bought , making a total of 184. highly respected and esteemed in the neigh- ceived at the Kington Egg Depot on Tuesday Radnor Bottom for the past 50 years and was 68 years . Mr. Lloyd had been employed on who arranged the sale of flowers on the sale 144 of these were sent to the Central Depot bourhood . The funeral took place at Kinne day , and also to the Misses Meredith and the and 40 to the Kington Red Cross Hospital . pupils of Llanfair House School for the part The eggs came from Mrs. Bach 2 , Mrs. Cowton Churchyard on Saturday last and was they took , Evidence having been given by Mrs. Hughes , Flag Day was held in Kington , which was fol- Mr. Frank Wheeldon for his valued assistance 3 , Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 2 , Mr. G. Davies 4 , John Lloyd , Knighton ( brother and sister - in- Hearty votes of thanks were also accorded to dell ( Hergest Park ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Gladestry ) largely attended . The Rev. T. Lloyd ( Vicar ) per Mrs. Hicks 12 , Kington Girls School 15 , law ) , Mr. John Lloyd , Hereford ( son ) , Pte . P. Morris who carried out the onerous duties Kington Infants ' School 13 , per Mrs. Morgan William Lloyd ( son ) , Miss Bessie Lloyd , Croy- as Chairman of the Committee , and to Mr. R. of Hon . Secretary . ( Huntingdon School ) 24 , per Mrs. Milne ( Tit- On Tuesday last a Cadets , Mrs. Turner , Miss Whiting , Miss Har- KINGTON officiated . The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. very successful Sailors plaintiff's sister , and Mr. Philip Davies , auc - lowed in the evening by a concert , when the tioneer , Presteign , His Honour gave judgment Burton Hall was filled to overflowing ,, many for the amount claimed with costs against the being unable to gain admission . The concert estate of William Thomas Breese on probate of was arranged by Mrs. Stephens , Mrs. West and ley ) 18 , Miss F. Meredith 6 , Miss Mainwaring don ( daughter ) , Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd his will or an office copy being produced to Miss Hughes , who had got together an excel- 6 , Miss T. Morgan 4 , Mrs. Price ( The Cross ) Thomas Lloyd ( son and daughter - in - law ) , Mr. ( son and daughter - in - law ) , Mr. and Mrs. the Registrar showing that James Lloyd had lent programme . Those taking part included 2 , Miss Price ( Blaen Peak ) 2 , Miss Probert proved the same as executor . as soloists Mrs. Hicks , Mrs. A. W. Turner , RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . ( Newchurch ) 6 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 21 , Harry Lloyd ( son ) , Miss Ethel Lloyd ( daugh- NEIGHBOURING FARMERS AT LAW . Miss Hughes , Miss L. Jones , Miss K. Smith , per Mrs. Walker 18 , Mrs. Pritchard ( Brook ter ) , Mr. George Robinson and Mr. Sydney Miss Vera Griffiths , Miss Newbury , Gram- A meeting of the above Council was held on George Herbert Pritchard , Pound Farm , Cottage , Lyonshall ) 2 , Reggie Oliver ( Bradnor ) Robinson ( nephews ) . Pte . F. Lloyd on active Kingswood , Kington , farmer , sued James Dug- R. and B. West , M. Crofts , I. Owens ; Naval D. B. Powell ( in the chair ) , Messrs . T. R. 1 , Mrs. Nash ( Bradnor ) 3 . service in France and Mr. James Lloyd on mar School Pupils . Fairies - M . and F. Powell , Tuesday last , when there were present : Mr. Cash donations came from : A Friend 3d . , munition work at Nottingham ( sons ) were un- gan , Woodlands , Kingswood , Kington , farmer , able to attend . per Mrs. Cornish Watkins Bd . for 5 sacks of oats borrowed by defendant off Bevan , W. Davies , E. H. Greenly , John rison , Miss Griffiths ; Boys of the Navy , M. Jones , J. Ratcliffe , D. Rogers , T. W. Sankey , another letter from Miss Doris Jones , 23 , High Street , has had can be dis- plaintiff and not returned at 35s . a sack , £ 8 Wishlade , Mabel Davies , Mervyl Davies , Ida J. Williams , A. P. Owens , B. Philpin ( Clerk ) , her eggs in France . He says " I am sure it the recipient of 15s . , and hire of corn drill for 21 acres at 1s . Mytton ; Patriotic tableau , sone of ver acre , 1 1s . £ 9 16s . , less service fees for Jones ) , France ( Miss Ridlington ) , Wales ( Miss R. Harding ( Medical Officer ) , R. P. Morris ( In- is very kind of you and all the other soldiers cow and mare 15s . , balance 91s . The dates ( Griffiths ) , Ireland ( Miss Tedstone ) , Scotland Spector ) , and F. Exton ( Surveyor ) . of the claim were from November , 1915 , to ( Miss Sergeant ) , Italy ( Miss R. West , America some repairs to a footbridge at the Floodgates , much appreciated . " The Surveyor was directed to carry friends in Blighty to do this sort of thing out for the men out here , and believe me it is very April , 1917. Defendant put in a counter - claim ( Mr. B. Knowles ) , Belgium ( C. Hicks ) , Serbia for £ 11 6s . d . dating from June , 1914 , to ( E. Hicks ) , Tommy Atkins ( R. Cook ) , Russia and was also directed to give attention to the November , 1916 , for service fees for bull and entire horse , cider , binder twine , hire of hur- ( Miss M. Phillips ) . The whole of the items The Surveyor was authorised to order 75 were extremely well rendered , encores being dles , keep , men's time , hire of plough , and cash frequent . Mrs. Stephens acted as accompanist tons of stone for Pentremiley Road , Brilley . paid on account of oats . and the Burton Hall was kindly lent free of charge by Mr. Ridlington . The only place where animals sected within 14 miles of Leominster . H. J. Pritchard Is now living at BROOMY HILL FARM , KINGSLAND . Letters and telegrams sent to the Yard would be dealt with promptly . Horse Slaughtering , Etc. The only Horse Slaughtering License in North Herefordshire is now held by H. J. Pritchard who intends to carry on this Business in a satisfactory manner to all con- cerned . All Carcases paid for in cash before removal . Letters and Telegrams : 33 , Bagates , Leo minster , or Broomy Hill , Kirekt d . S - B Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Mr. W. P. Levick , of Leominster , appeared for Mr. Pritchard and Mr. E. P. Careless for Mr. Duggan . A part of defendant's counter- claim amounting to £ 1 5. 10d . was admitted by plaintiff . George Herbert Pritchard stated that in November , 1915 , defendant asked him to lend him 3 sacks of oats until he threshed . In April , 1916 , he asked plaintiff to lend him 3 more sacks of oats on the understanding that as soon as he threshed he should have them KINGTON . Brittania ( Miss We regret to record the death of Mr. Charles Griffiths , of High Street , Kington , who died on Friday last , and was laid to rest in Kington Cemetery on Monday afternoon . The deceased had carried on business in Kington as a tailor all back . Defendant threshed some time later for many years and was held in high esteem on in 1916 , and in June plaintiff asked him to by his fellow townsmen . The service on Mon- roads at Stapleton . VOLUNTEER PLATOON FOR KINGTON . A meeting was held at the Literary Institute on Sunday afternoon with a view to establish- ing a Volunteer Platoon in Kington . Colonel Foster and Captain Meats attended and amongst others present were Captain E. A. Mahir ( who presided ) , Messrs . B. Philpin , F. Wheeldon , H. Ridlington , A. J. Dillow , F. T. Roper , H. G. Hughes , L. P. Blackburne , F. P. Young , A. H. PRESTEIGN . CONCERT . Beautiful floral tributes were received . The bearers were Messrs . John Gummer , Samuel Gummer , Bryan Watson , James Jones , John Davies and Thomas Gailey . The coffin was of elm with brass fittings and bore the follow- " William Lloyd , died July ing inscription , 4th , 1917. Aged 68 years . " The funeral ar rangements were carried out by Mr. G. Nor- grove , Walton . NEW RADNOR . Ou Thursday evening last a well attended LOCAL TRIBUNAL . concert in aid of the funds of Corton Red Cross Hospital was held at Corton . Alderman J. W. Stephens presided at a Au ex- cellent programme was carried out by the Major Thompson represented the military meeting of the local Tribunal on Saturday . invalid soldiers and their friends . authorities , Mr. W. Evans , acted as agricul- GIRLS ' FRIENDLY SOCIETY . tural representative and Mr. J. P. Lingen , Clerk . The following were grauted temporary The annual festival in connection with the exemption till 1st October : Wilfrid George G.F.S. , was held on Thursday at Combe , by Holiday , employed at the Eagle Hotel , New kind permission of the Misses Coates . The Radnor ; John K. Williams , Haines Mill , New members were , entertained to tea , and after- Radnor . The following until 1st November : wards various amusements , etc. were indulged David John Price , Gellydywyll , Glascwm ; in till dusk . Fine weather favoured the Walter J. Morgan , Gore , Old Radnor , coal event . merchant ; Pryce Goodwin , Llanholey , New- MARRIAGE OF A PRESTEIGN OFFICER . church , waggoner and stockman ; Philip On Tuesday , July 3rd , at St. John's Church , Lingen , Rainbow Cottage , New Radnor , car- Bromley , the marriage took place between penter and machinist ; George Thomas Ed- Ellen Lavinia Clutterbuck , B.A. , only daugh- wards , Bailens , Llandegley , waggoner at ter of Mr. H. Clutterbuck , M.I.M.E. , formerly Vronlace ; H. R. Hamar , Downton Farm , New Clutterbuck , of Palace Grove , Bromley , and Farm , waggoner ; William Powell Jones , Wey- William Jones , B. A. , Lieutenant , Canadian thell , Old Radnor ; George Norgrove , Harp Corps , Signals , son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Inn , Old Radnor ; Benjamin Rogers , Great Jones , Presteign , Rads . The bridegroom only House , Llanfiangel Nantmellan , conditional arrived from France on short leave on the exemption on remaining in present . occupa- previous day . The officiating clergyman was tion ; William Mival , Hail's Gate , Evenjobb , the Rev. S. M. Warner , M.A ,, Vicar of St. farm labourer , application refused ; Hugh Wil- Paul's , Upper Norwood , who delivered a short liam Watkins , Box Farm , Hundred House , inspiring address and appropriate music was farmer , conditional exemption ; John Owen by Miss between the kindly rendered Ethel Phipps , Lewis , Barland , adjourned ; Ivor F. Greenway , The bride , New House , Newchurch , farm manager for his A.R.C.O. , a friend of the bride . who was given away by her father , was mar- widowed mother , conditional on his remaining ried in her travelling costume of navy blue , in present employment ; W. S. Meredith , with hat of biscuit straw , and the bridesmaid butcher and farmer , New Radnor , adjoudned . was Miss M. W. Harwood , of Sandhurst , Kent . Sergt . H. Wood , Canadian Infantry , acted as best man let him have the oats back and defendant said day was conducted by the Rev. W. Standley , Knowles , W. C. Chambers , G. W. Dryland , G. Stevenson , H. J. Oliver , J. Mounteer , W. G. STORR - BARBER he would see about it , but as he did not do the mourners included Mr. John Griffiths so plaintiff had to purchase seed oats and pay ( brother ) , Mr. H. J. Harris ( Hereford ) , Mr. Thomas , W. B. Lloyd , T. A. Deykes , W. Grif- 40s , a sack for them . In May last plaintiff Turner , Mr. Stubley and Mr. Jones , whilst fiths , E. S. Morris . Quarter - Master Sergeant sent his boy to defendant to ask him to let members of the Ancient Order of Rechabites Bore , & c . him have the oats back as defendant had and Kington Bowling Club also attended as a It was decided to start a Volunteer Platoon threshed about two months previously , and he last mark of respect . The deceased had been in Kington and district and the following were sent plaintiff a letter back to the effect that Treasurer of the local Tent of Rechabites for appointed a Committee : Messrs . W. Chambers . back ver 30 year and was an old member of the G. Thomas , A. J. Dillow , E. S. Morris , of H. M. , Indian service , and of ' Mrs. H. Radnor , 18 ; Evan Rice Hamar , 20 , Downton MONUMENTAL WORK . he was surprised at his wanting the as he had paid plaintiff £ 2 on account for Kington Bowling Club . Mr. Griffiths , who Wheeldon , H. G. Hughes , Captain E. A. them . Witness only received one sack of oats . was 72 years of age , leaves a widow , but no Mahir , Police Sergeant Baugh , and it was de- back and he had never received any money family cided that the following be approached with a from him . Wreaths were sent by his sorrowing wife , view to their joining the Committee , General Cross - examined by Mr. Careless : The oats Mr. and Mrs. Stubley , Members of Arrow Hore , General Sir Elliott Wood , the Hon . F. were fetched by defendant's waggoner , William Tent No. 1,734 Independent Order of . Recha- W. Clegg Hill , Rev. S. Cornish Watkins , Rev. He had two lots of 3 sacks each . bites , " In loving memory of our respected H. L. Kewley , Rev. R. Pemberton , Messrs . J. He had seen Edwards recently and got him to Bro . Charles Griffiths , who has held the office Collett - Mason , H. W. Duff - Gordon , C. J. P. sign a paper to the effect that he fetched six of Treasurer for 30 years " ; " With deepest Gwyer , R. H. Bromley , W. Burton , N. Gres- saqks of oats . He hadi never received any sympathy , " from the members of the Kington ley . Mr. W. B. Lloyd was appointed Secretary . " With deepest sympathy , " It is expected that all money from Duggan . He did not ask him to Bowling Club ; let witness have £ 1 in Kington Fair on Aug- ust 8th , 1916 , and again on September 5th , 1916 , and never received the money from him . Satisfaction Guarantee LIGHTING - UP TIME . Saturday , July 14th 9.41 Sunday , July 15th 9.40 LAMPS ON RESTRICTED VEHICLES . LIGHTING . II.II 11.10 Monday , July 16th 9-39 II.9 Tuesday , July 17th 9.38 11.8 Wednesday , July 18th 9.36 11.6 Thursday , July 19th 9.35 11.5 Friday , July 20th 9.34 11.4 M THANKS . R. & MRS . PROSSER and Family desire to thank all their friends for their kind- ness to them in their recent sad bereavement and for all the beautiful floral tributes .. The Kington Times . SATURDAY , JULY 14th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . have appeared in the London Times . • • Edwards . men from Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas and family ; ages of 17 and 18 will join , also all men hold- " In affectionate remembrance , " from Mrs. ing certificates of exemption under 41 , whilst Lyne ; " In loving memory , " from John , Annie it is also hoped that many over that age will He remembered driving to Questmoor sale with and family ; " From Mrs. Gregory " ; " in also join . remembrance , ' him and coming back and having supper at affectionate and from Mr. Duggan's house . There was a Red Cross col- Mrs. Jones and family ; " With love and sym- lection at the sale , but plaintiff never bor - pathy , " from Florrie ; " In loving remem- rowed 16. off Duggan . He denied when he brance , " from Stan , Amy , and Gran . saw Duggan in April last that Duggan re- The coffin was made by Mr. B. A. Hamer minded him about having had the £ 2 and and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs . J. Meredith and Co. that it was on account of the oats . William Edwards ( who was treated as a hos- tile witness ) stated he was waggoner for Mr. Duggan to October last . He only fetched one sack of oats from Mr. Pritchard's . Mr. Prit- chard had recently seen him at Eardisley and he asked him to write down that Mr. Duggan had . had six sacks of oats .. Cross - examined by Mr. Careless : Witness only fetched one sack of oats , but Mr. Dug- signed the paper for Pritchard if he had Mr. Careless then took Mr. Duggan's evi- dence on his counter claim , and in reference at The death occurred at Coventry on Monday in last week of Mr. William Wishlade , for- merly of the Wine Vaults , and The Talbot , Kington , who passed away after a short ill- ness from pneumonia . The funeral took place Coventry Cemetery on Friday last , when those present included Mrs. Wishlade ( widow , Henry and Robert Wishlade ( sons ) , Alice Wish- ( sisters ) , Messrs . John and Leonard Wishlade four children . Mr. E. T. Kinsey HAYFIELD ACCIDENT AT LYONSHALL . INQUEST AT HEREFORD . POLICE COURT . Saturday ; Before Mr. J. A. Beebee , in the chair , Dr. Harding , Major Thompson and Dr. a J. W. Stephens , A reception was held at the bride's home and the bride and bridegroom received . hearty send - off upon their departure for their honeymoon in Wales . A kayfield accident , which we regret to say ended fatally , occurred at Lyonshall on July DEATH OF MR . JOHN MOSES . The victim was William Bowen , aged 4th . We regret to record the death at the age 58 , a cowman , of Woonton's Ash , Lyonshall , employed by Mr. W. Francis , of the Home of 73 of Mr. John Moses , of Broad Street , The funeral took place on Mon- Farm , who died in the Herefordshire General Presteign . Hospital on Saturday . An inquest was held day , at Zion Baptist Chapel , Bleddfa , the Rev. at that institution on Monday by the City Watkin Jones , Baptist Minister of Presteign , officiating . Coroner ( Mr. J. Lambe ) . Before the departure of the cor- The widow , Mrs. Harriet Emma Bowen , tege for Bleddfa , a short service was held at Herbert Croose , Llanbella , Gladestry , was summoned by P.S. Hitchman for allowing three cows to stray on the highway at Glades- cluding costs . try , on June 30th , and was fined 7s . 6d . , in- KINGSLAND . FUNERAL . The death took place somewhat suddenly on He formerly lived in " With gan's son fetched others . He would not have lade ( daughter ) , Mrs. Cave and Mrs. Baker said that her husband was lent by Mr. Francis the house and the service at the chapel was July 4th of Mr. Joseph Willoughby Perkes , to Mrs. Moore , of the Home Farm , for the also conducted by the Rev. Watkin Jones . of Aston , Kingsland ... known there was going to be trouble over it . ( brothers ) . The deceased leaves a widow and haymaking . On Wednesday , July 4th , he was During the service the two hymns " My God ; the village for a number of years , carrying on . engaged in loading hay on a wagon when е My Father " and " Guide me oh Thou Great met with the accident . It was between six Jehova , " was feelingly sung . the business of hay merchant . He joined the The following to the £ 2 stated to have been paid by him to KINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH and seven o'clock in the evening when he was were the principal mourners : Mr. Walter Army shortly after the outbreak of war and Pritchard . Defendant stated that he was in brought home . He was quite conscious , and Moses ( son ) , Mr. Pryce Layton and Mrs. Lay - after 10 months service was discharged owing Mr. de F. Pennefather , M.P. for the Kirk- the sheep fair on 8th of August last when de- ANNIVERSARY SERVICES . said he had pulled at the wrong end of the ton , Dolau ( son - in - law and daughter ) , Mr. to ill health . He had been staying near Car- dale Division of Liverpool , has been appointed fendant asked him to let him have £ 1 , and he William Rees and Mrs. Rees , Pilleth ; Mr. diff and returned home on the 29th , passing a member of a committee set up by the Foreign also let him have one in the Fair on the 5th On Sunday last the anniversary services of rope , lost his balance , and fell off the wagon . ( son - in - law ) , and Master away somewhat unexpectedly on the follow Office to consider a revision of our commercial of September , thinking it would be in part the above church took place , the services He was taken to the Hospital off Thursday William Gittoes Willie Gittoes ( grandson ) , Miss G. Layton ng Wednesday . The funeral took place at attache service . Mr. Pennefather takes a Saturday , the morning and evening being conducted by the morning and died on Saturday at 8.45 a.m. payment of the oats . When plaintiff came for Rev. J. B. Collier , of Tredegar , and in the He complained of being hurt on the shoulder . ( granddaughter ) , Miss Maggie Layton ( grand- Kingsland . Parish Church on great interest in commercial questions and the oats defendant said he had paid him £ 2 articles by him on the commerce By a Juryman : He did not complain of daughter ) , and Master Walter Layton ( grand - service being conducted by the Rev. E. Payne of the for them and plaintiff said that had nothing by Mr. George Smith .. afternoon Special son ) , Masters Willie and Johnnie Rees ( grand- Brown . Empire in relation to the war and afterwards to do with the oats . He lent plaintiff 1s . at hymns were sung and solos and recitations anyone not having tied the rope . Edward Morris , of The Castle , Lyonshall , sons ) . The bearers were Mr. C. Bassett , Mr. J. The bearers were Messrs . Pryce Questmoor sale and plaintiff had supper at his given by the children . house that night . Defendant threw 1s . down acted as conductor and Miss G. Jones presided labourer and waggoner for Mr. Francis , said Layton , William Layton , William Rees , Wil- Preece , Mr. W. Postans , Mr. Bennett ( Aston ) . Wreaths were sent as follows : that he was also working for Mrs. Moore on liam Gittoes and Edward Pugh . There was a sympathy , " from his loving wife and family ; Both farms were considerable gathering of friends at the chapel With kindest sympathy , " from Alex and Mr. John S. Arkwright has written a hymn the table and defendant's daughter picked it called the Home Farm , and there was another which included the following : Mr. and Mrs. Hilda to our dear Dad ; in commemoration of the fallen entitled " The up . Defendant said to Pritchard then not to Supreme Sacrifice , " which has recently been forget the £ 2 he had lent him and Pritchard He was employed pitch- Hope ( The Mill ) , Mr. Hardwick ( Post Office ) , published by Messrs . Skeffington and Son , got in a temper and asked him if he thought ing up hay to the deceased on the wagon . Miss Powell ( Dolassey ) , Mr. and Mrs. Wil - pathy , " from W. and A. Bennett ; he could not pay it . When plaintiff came for The ropes were in good order and were for liams ( Cwmgerwyn ) , Master and Mrs. Bufton Mr. Poulton , with much sympathy " ; the purpose of steadying and levelling the ( Llandegley ) , Mrs. Hargest ( Dolau ) , Mrs. Cor- truest sympathy , " from Mr. and The accident took place about 6.30 field ( Llandegley ) , Mr. and Mrs. Hardwick and family ; " With deepest sympathy , from p.m. Deceased was quite sober . One of the ( Chapel House ) . A token of remembrance , " from Polly ropes had been thrown over the load and FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE . and James Postans , The Butts , Kingsland . tied on the one side , and before witness could The marriage of Mr. Percival Jones , of get round to tie it on the opposite side de- The funeral arrangements were carried out ceased pulled on the loose end of it and fell Artillery , and Catharine Smith , youngest Lloyds Bank , and now of the Royal Garrison by Mr. Chris Lewis , Kingsland . off the wagon . Witness heard the fall and daughter of the late Mr. P. Mackintosh , A QUIET WAR WEDDING . went to him , but deceased could not speak . Baileymawr , Penybont , Radnorshire , and Mrs. The license of the Major's Arms , Bishops He afterwards asked him to lift him up . P. Mackintosh , Lloyds Bank House , Presteign , Gwenllian Hamlen Williams , youngest daughter Wednesday , July 4th , Miss Violet With assistance he took him home . De- ceasc : complained of pain between the shoul will take place in London on August 3rd ( leave of the late Dr. Hamlen - Williams and Mr permitting ) .. on Calvary . to a musical setting by the Rev. C. Harris , the oats he offered to settle with him but he D.D. The hymn which displays all the well would not agree that the £ 2 had anything to known ability of Mr. Arkwright , makes a reverent and powerful comparison between the tween them at Questmoor sale and sent an do with the oats . They took some tack be- sacrifice of our gallant men and the sacrifice equal number of stock there , but plaintiff had tacked a mare there in addition . The other items in his counter claim for service of bull , keep of heifer , and men's time were correct . Cross - examined by Mr. Levick Defendant The hurdles , plough , and men were Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin an nounce an important property sale to be held at the Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford , on said plaintiff's heifer was at his farm for a Wednesday , July 18th , at 3 p .. at the organ . BROMYARD . POLICE COURT . Monday , before Sir R. Harington , Messrs . W. A. Guess , and C. L , Enderby . DRUNK IN CHARGE . For being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap , J. Rimell , of the Downs , Norton , was fined £ 1 . LICENSE TRANSFER . The follow - mouth . ing valuable properties in the parish of Eaton not lent to plaintiff in accordance with cus- Froome , was transferred to Millie Jane Her- Bishop will be offered : Warlow Farm , with tom , and defendant expected to be paid for bert from her husband , who house , buildings , two cottages and nearly 160 them . Plaintiff had been to help defendant for military duties . SCHOOL CASES . the day of the accident . of the same name . load . was called up ders . Mrs. Stallard , house surgeon at the Hospital , said Bowen was admitted on Thursday about 3 o'clock suffering from injuries to his back . He had paralysis of both legs and left arm and a displacement of the spine . On Friday WEOBLEY . PARISH CHURCH . acres of land , in the occupation of Mr. T. at threshing , but he had let him have a man L. Powell . A small holding containing 9 in return . He had nothing to show for the acres , 3 roods , 22 perches , adjoining Honey- £ 2 . He admitted Pritchard paying him £ 6 7s . Jane Cross , of Acton Beauchamp , was sum- moor Common , in the occupation of Mr. A. in August , 1915 , for reaping , but the other moned for not sending her child to school Broad ; and Blacksmith's Shop , with house , items were not settled then . He also paid him regularly . Henry Rowberry , of Acton Beauch- garden and land , near Eaton Bishop Church , half the cost of the Questmoor keep in April , amp , was summoned for a similar offence . his right arm became paralysed and his The parishioners and friends of the late Rev. in all about 5 acres , in the occupation of Mr. 1917 , but they did not settle the other out- Both cases were adjourned . Florence Williams , speech went . W. T. Jones . standing items then . of Linton , was fined 5s . in each case for not Margaret K. Duggan , defendant's daughter , sending her children to school . MOTOR PROPRIETOR FINED . long work in the service of the church of the land ; On With heartfelt sym- " From " With Lloyd Hamlen - Williams , was married to Lieutenant . John Wheelwright Barnett , R.G.A. , son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnett , of Antofogasta . Chili , South America . The wedding ceremony took place in S. Thomas's Parish Churcht . Rhyl , the Rev. Hopkins Jones being the official- ing clergyman . Miss Gwen Hamlen - Williams was a great CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS NOT WANTED . the He died on Saturday at 8.45 James Sutcliffe Chook , who was Vicar of the favourite with Kingsland people , when she a.m. Death was due to fracture and disloca- parish for many years , have recently tion of the spine . She and the bride- It was a hopeless case erected near the south door of the parish lived at the Shrublands . from the start . At Hereford Market , on Wednesday , Messrs . said she remembered Pritchard having supper church a handsome brass tablet to his memory . groom looked a handsome couple before the Edwards , Russell and Baldwin offered a fair at their house after Questmoor sale with her The jury returned a verdict of " Accidental At a dedication service held on Sunday after altar , and the heartiest good wishes for their supply of stock . Trade was firm with sheep father and mother , Mr. Pritchard put 1s . Albert Edward Pettifer , motor engineer and Death . " noon last the Rural Dean ( Rev. R. Hyett War future happiness will be expressed , by and lambs , beef and calves being somewhat down on the table saying it was what he had contractor , Bromyard , was charged with using nen ) after unveiling the tablet , in the course parishioners of Kingsland . easier . There were five heavy bulls on off her father for the Red Cross , and her motor spirit for a car let for hire of his address , spoke in high praise and with con AEROPLANE OVER KINGTON much feeling of the personal character , and offer , making up to £ 61 , cows and calves father then said " You have not forgotten the trary to regulations . Defendant pleaded guilty making up to £ 37 , ripe steers up to £ 46 15s . , £ 2 you had off me ? " and he replied " No , if to a technical offence . Supt . Groves said that On Saturday afternoon about 2 o'clock an heifers £ 43 15s . , fat lambs 61s . 6d . , fat wethers you do not think I can pay there is someone he received instructions from headquarters re- aeroplane passed over the town of Kington , late Vicar . Some members of the family were £ 5 , fat ewes £ 5 6s . 6d . , fat calves up to 11 at the Pound that can . " ' garding the use of petrol for motor cars . He and was viewed by many people . The noise present at the service . Jos . , rearing calves up to £ 4 148 . The Churchwardens have received the fol- The Judge said he was satisfied with the saw Mr. Pettifer with reference to the regula of the engines could be most plainly heard lowing letter from Mrs. plaintiff's claim for £ 9 16s . and would give tions , and defendant said he had a contract and the machine was not flying at a very high July 3rd , " I cannot tell you how much I Crook - Malvern , Sixty conscientious objectors sent to work him judgment for that amount . With regard with Bredenbury Court and should use the altitude . to the counter claim he was perfectly satisfied petrol in defiance of the regulations . On June that the plaintiff had the £ 2 off defendant 1 he saw cars belonging to defendant being LEFT THE PULPIT AND DIED . after hearing the daughter's evidence , and he driven in the town . Defendant was further thought most of the other items in the counter charged with a like offence committed on June While conducting service in the Evangelical claim should also be allowed , amounting to 14. P.C. Thomas proved the case . Defendant Unión Church at Bathgate , West Lothian , the £ 10 48. 10d . , whch would be taking £ 1 1s . 6d . said he wrote on May 22nd to the Petrol Com- Mr. George Thorne , who has been Station very grateful if you will as far as you can at Balmer Lawn , and their luggage , which wa Rev. C. Nicholson was seized by illness . He off . He should , however , give judgment for mittee asking for a permit . He had since re- convey my best thanks to those who have sub- being conveyed on a lorry , was thrown into Master at Stanner for the past 15 years , has was assisted out of the pulpit , but died shortly defendant on the counter claim for £ 9 16s . , ceived a dozen permits ( six of which he re- been . promoted to the position of Station Mas- scribed to the memorial . I am very sorry I the water . Finally the objectors escaped . afterwards . He had been minister of the ohly being the same amount as plaintiff's turned , as he only asked for three ) . Fined ter at Kerne Bridge and will shortly be leav- cannot be present at the memorial service oli Most of their property has been recovered . church seventeen years . claim , and each party would pay their Sunday afternoon , but I shall certainly be in Own 10s . in each case , and no order was made as ing to take up his new appointment . but it is hopelessly damaged . thought . Yours sincerely , Agnes E. Crook . " costs . to costs . STANNER . PROMOTION . له in the New Forest met with a hostile recep appreciate the kind thought of you and all tion on Tuesday on their arrival at Brocke kind friends in Weobley who have placed the hurst . " They were pelted with turf , booed . brass memorial tablet in the church to my and hustled , and some of the stragglers came dear husband's memory . I thank you very in for even , rougher handling . much for what you have done and I shall be Two of the men were ducked in the , stream Pub The fol Trades WED SALE I In Loyal Miss CONSTABLE , 55 . Mr. DAVID DAVIES , Messrs . EDWARDS & S Messrs . GARDNER , Wa Messrs . GREENLANDS Miss J. HODGES , S , Mr. F. HOGBEN , 6 , E Misses JOHNSON , Stan Messrs . KING & SONS NORTH HEREFORD FARMERS ' UNIO PARLIAMENTARY REPRESE AGAIN . MR . E. W. LANGFORD SUGG FARMERS CANDIDATE A meeting of the Executive C the North Herefordshire Farmers ' held on Friday last at the Royal Leominster . There were present Edwards , Barton ( in the chair ) ; Cave , Mr. B. C. Ridgley . Mr. F. J Mr. W. J. Rees ( Leominster ) , Mr. A Mr. R. P. Morris ( Kington ) , Mr. Mr. T. Godsall ( Bromyard ) , with Secretary ( Mr. J. P. Griffiths ) . COMMANDEERING OF HO The General Secretary reported t forwarded resolutions to the War Of subject of the commandeering of h War Office had replied that the Ar regretted that the Farmers ' Union v isfied with the way horses had been the Army . They submitted that giving fully 30 per cent . above pre and called attention to the fact tha nier felt aggrieved , or if there was a of opinion as to the value of a hors ter could be referred to the County Mr. Firkius referred to the new under which no farm horse could be out a permit . The object of the G was to get as near 3 million aere They ploughed up as they could . that they would want so many more and so many more horses . They in took steps to get labour by supplyin and women labour . They then thou the number of houses that would b and this Order was the result . wanted to sell a horse he would hav ply all particulars . If another man horse they would send it to him keep the horses on the land . The Secretary said that if In spare a horse his neighbour was to first chance . at Mr. Cave said he had lost a ho would have gone to the auction . Government compensate them for tha PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENT The Secretary gave his report upon ject . He had seen Mr. Parry who area . for some years to come he could not the idea of anything like Parliamenta He wrote to Alderman Russell and ha nice letter from him . He said t was quite out of the question . He preciated the honour they had done suggesting his name , but his time occupied . He wrote to the Secretar National Farmers ' Union and told in the North the Committee consider was an excellent opportunity for a candidate . He informed him that M and Alderman Russell had been sugge that neither would allow their names t ward . He also pointed out that u Boundary Commission's scheme there added to the North a considerable ru while there would be no increase in t They therefore were of opin there was no more favourable opport a farmers ' candidate . The Secretary to say that he had received reply advice . The Secretary of the Nation mers Union said there should be a chance in North Herefordshire provi could get the right man to stand . " gard to the report he ( Mr. Griffiths ) make all he would say was this . Whe went farmers said that unless the Union did something , in regard to Pa tary representation in the constituen they did not see much use in the U all . It was felt that if they were not move now they never would be . Nort fordshire was one of the most favoura stituencies in the country . They h what the Boundary Commissioners had mended . Unfortunately nobody see think that the Farmers Union shou been represented at the inquiry . If had been represented at the inpuiry a said they were satisfied with the sch first proposed nobody else would ha able to upset it . Now there was a po that the scheme would be upset . suggested by the Commissioners tha Union should be added to North Heref and also the parishes of the Hereford U this side of the city . bury . At the inquiry some of them to that and contended that Dore sho main in the South , and that its place t ishes to the north of Ledbury should co the North as well as the Hereford P He had been told that the rural voter in Herefordshire would out vote the urban by 7 to 1 , while in the South there majority of urban population . It did not tou Mr. Rees , referring to the conference ties , said it was unanimously agreed tha should remain in the South . The South to wish to keep Ledbury town , but it to keep the population as suggested Commissioners it was agreed that they give the northern parishes of Ledbury . Mr. Cave said that if . anyone stood . it . be Mr. Thompson , but owing to his he was practically impossible for them to as Under the circumstances he would like before them the name of Mr : E. W. La He was a very large ratepayer in the He believed Mr. Langford was the mo gressive agriculturist in the county hear ) . He held a number of appointme the county . They wanted a man for a ture , and in the ratepayers interest Th culturists were the ratepayers and they representation . If those present did not Mr. Thompson could be asked he woul pose they ask Mr. Langford to come f He was a most popular man , especially the working men . He would get three . every four votes . He ( the speaker ) was political man . He did not believe in it Parry and Alderman Russell were p friends , but as they had refused he woul Pose that they ask Mr. E. W. Langf come forward as the farmers ' candidate . The Secretary aid that a good mat their leading men in the South would com to the Leominster division if the redis tion took place . He suggested they had wrong in making the matter public . should have formed a Committee to go in whole matter , thrash the question proached the political parties if necessary Cave Hang them . ) and get the conse Some gentleman before making his name lic . out |