Ross Gazette 6th August 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 6th August 1914 - Page 4
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| Date | 06/08/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 6th August 1914 |
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Che Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , AUGUST 6th , 2914 . THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , AUGUST 6 , 1914 . TO OUR READERS . HE distressing news of the past few s far surpasses anything in serious- D s within the memories of those who e not lived through the fateful days the Franco German War of 1870 . are brought face to face with a crisis ich has often been predicted by men ose words have been too frequently dis- arded . The least we can do now is to e our full confidence to our leaders , who ve shown that they do not flinch from enormous responsibility thrust upon am . The eloquent appeal of one whose noble rk in our midst has endeared him to us will not fall on deaf ears , and we are re that Archdeacon Ingram's words will ke everyone realise his duty to his ighbour in this hour of trial . Not only ould we refrain from the least trace of nic , but we must aim at doing all that s in our power to ensure the safety of e nation . Beveral ladies have already convened a eeting for Thursday morning at 11.30 to art a scheme for providing comforts for e troops . This will provide work for ose who are left behind , to whom it will doubt be a relief that they are doing me small service for their country . Steps will certainly be taken to call to- ther all who have at any time had a owledge of military matters , with a view forming a branch of Lord Roberts ational Service League . Men of all es will be wanted to guard our homes hen our army has been sent to the con- nent , and in this matter Ross will not be econd to any town in showing its readi ess to serve King and Country . WAR TELEGRAMS . These will be received each day at the Gazette " Office , and published as they rive . Subscriptions to cover the very heavy est of these special messages will be atefully acknowledged in our columns . nquiries for the latest news by tele- bone , telegraph , or post from subscribers our War Telegraphic Service , will be illingly answered between 8 a.m. and p.m. News is received direct from the Press ssociation , and is the most accurate that n be procured . Many totally unfounded mours are put in circulation each day , at the public may rely on our service for mplete and accurate reports of the most portant items . We have a largely increased supply of the leading daily papers , but owing to e unprecedented demand copies should ordered in advance to ensure delivery THE ROSS GAZETTE LTD . THE WAR AND THE PRICE OF FOOD . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . SIR - May I appeal to the wealthier eople in the neighbourhood not to create panic , and raise prices for their poorer eighbours , by making exorbitant demands the present time upon retail traders in he provision market . It is true that we re face to face with a very serious crisis , ut it is a crisis that we must all meet in a atriotic spirit , and with the recollection hat it will press most hardly upon the oor . The Government will no doubt take 11 possible steps to relieve the pressure , ut , if we must starve , it is surely more atriotic that we should all starve together . We ought , I think ,, to endeavour to trengthen the position of the tradesmen much as we can by being as moderate s possible in our demands upon them , and ust to them to do their utmost to see the hole community supplied with what they eed . E. H. WINNINGTON INGRAM . Bridstow Vicarage . War Telegram Subscription Fund . The following have generously offered to ontribute to the cost of continuing the pre- ent service of special telegrama containing ar news to the " Gazette " Office : - Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle L. U. Wooler , Esq . Freame Watkins , Esq . Dr. T. Scott Shepherd . Messrs . Bussell and Pike . Dr. Ll . B. Green . " N. 0. " ( 10s . ) . S. Greatrex Yates , Esq . " A. B. " ( 5s . ) . J. E. S. Hewett , Esq . Mrs. Sutliffe . T. Preece , Esq . , C.C. Mrs. Currey . G. R. Trafford , Esq . Mrs. Trafford Pybus , Eight Co. Ross Electric Capt . R. H. Verschoyle S. H. Deakin , Esq . Messrs . Llewellyn and Son Dr. A. J. Campbell J. A. Pott , Esq . Mrs. Wilmot , Perrystone Towers . Rev. J. E. Bailey , Peterstow . Archdeacon of Hereford . Mrs. Tippet , sen . Mrs. A. Tippet . Anonymous ( rs . ) Col. Newnham Smith Rev. J. E. Bailey Miss and Master Evans , Greytree Miss Agassiz ( 2s . 6d . ) ENGLAND AT WAR WITH GERMANY . 66 London , 12.5 a.m. The following telegram was received this morning at 6 o'clock : — Official : Germany has declared war , and British Ambassador handed . his passport .'- Press Association . " TO - DAY'S TELEGRAMS . Japan offers Assistance to Great Britain . Tokio , Wednesday . - The Foreign Office states that in the event of Great Britain be- coming involved , Japan will take the neces- sary measures to discharge her obligation under treaty . GERMAN MERCHANTS CAPTURED . St. Petersburg , Wednesday . - The German squadron was signalled yesterday in the direction of Mimal , and Libau . The Russians have captured several Ger- man merchant men in Black Sea . The Press Association's Newport Mon. Cor- respondent telegraphe Hamburg - Amerika Beamer , " Belgia , " is a prize at Newport docks , with 73 German reservists , and a large quantity of food on board . THE DECLARATION OF WAR . OFFICIAL STATEMENT . The following official announcement was issued by the Foreign Office at 12.10 a.m. : - Owing to the summary rejection by the NATIONAL RESERVE MEETING . COPY OF TELEGRAM TO COLONEL MIDDLETON . Announcing Vational Reserve Meeting for Friday . Suggest town's meeting . Vice - Chairman preside in your absence . -URBAN OLERK . A special meeting will be held at the Town- hall , Ross , on Friday next , August 7th , at 8 p.m. , to form a branch of the Herefordshire National Reserves . All men who have had any kind of military training are particularly requested to attend . VOLUNTEER KNITTERS . Volunteer Knitters are wanted to knit socks for the Soldiers and Territorials ; wool supplied and accepted . Kindly send in names to Mrs. Verschoyle , The good wishes of Ross people are heartily given to Captain Yates and his men , who , we know , will worthily uphold the pres- tige and honour of the town . German Government of the request made THE FINANCIAL POSITION by his Majesty's Government for the assur- ance that the neutrality of Belgium will be respected , his Majesty's Ambassador at His Berlin has received his passport . Majesty's Government have declared to the German Government that a state of war exists between Great Britain and Germany as from 11 p.m. on August 4. " GERMAN CRUISER SUNK . Algiers , Tuesday . It is reported the French Fleet has sunk the German Cruiser , " Panther . " VILLAGES BURNT . GERMAN ATTACK ON ENGLAND . NAVAL VESSEL SUNK BY EMPEROR'S WARSHIPS . NORTH SEA OUTRAGE . HOSTILITIES OPENED WITHOUT FORMAL DECLARATION . By the action of its fleet in sinking a British mine - layer and chasing a British cruiser , Germany has begun war with the British Empire , as she did in the case of France without a formal declaration . Before this she deliberately violated the neutrality of Belgium by sending her troops into that country . Because the Belgian Government declined to aid and abet in this act of international brigandage she has declared war on the realm of King Albert . BERLIN'S ULTIMATUM TO MINELAYER SUNK BY THE BELGIAN GOVERNMENT . STERN BRITISH REPLY . COMPLIANCE DEMANDED BY MID- NIGHT YESTERDAY . With a callous disregard of Treaty obli- gations , of the rights of nations and of com- humanity not equalled since the Kaiser's an- cestor Frederick the Great stole Silesia from the widowed Empress Maria Theresa , Ger- many has defied Great Britain and set at naught her warning to respect the neutrality of Belgium . Her troops have invaded the little king- dom which , under the Treaty of 1839 , she pledged herself to protect from outside ag- rgession . She has reiterated her insolent demand for the free passage of her army in its campaign against France . And when the Belgian Government once more refused the request , Germany sent her a declaration of war . F Great Britain has now answered this in- His Majesty has called on Great Britain ternational outrage by the despatch of an to help him in his dire strait . ultimatum to Germany , calling on her to ful- fil her signed and sealed Treaty promises . The British Government in its turn has sent Germany , an ultimatum demanding be- fore midnight last night a definite assur- ance that she will refrain from attacking Belgium and will fulfil her Treaty obliga- tions . Germany has at last declared . war on France , and her Ambassador has left Paris . Austria - Hungary , strangely enough , has not yet declared war against either Russia or France . A Royal Proclamation under the King's own hand was read by Mr. Asquith in the House of Commons yesterday calling out the Army Reserve and embodying the Terri- The Bank Holiday has been extended until Friday morning by order of the Government and consequently the Ross banks are closed until that day . communication with the Government , and the public need have no fear of any shortage in the currency . It is probable that notes of small denomination will be issued so as to preserve the gold . The extended holiday has been for the purpose of enabling bankers to devote the whole of their energies to making provision for the crisis . Bankers are in continual torials . These operations have already been begun , and the call to arms is meeting with a rapid and enthusiastic response . KAISER'S FLEET . CRUISER CHASED . Reuter's Agency learns that Germany de- clared war at seven o'clock last night . At a late hour last night the intelligence reached London that war has actually broken out between Great Britain and Germany , by the act of the latter . This momentous news was conveyed in the sub - joined from communication official Sources : engagement in the North Sea . There is no truth in the report of a naval It is understood that the British Govern- ment has received intimation of the sinking of a British mine - layer by the German fleet . Also that the Pathfinder , a destroyer , was , chased , but managed to elude her pursuers . THE INVASION OF LUXEMBURG . GERMAN ADVANCE . THE SAFEST WAY TO TRAVEL IS TO " RIDE A KYRLE . " The best and strongest Bicycle . There is no petrol to buy .or trains to worry about , so buy a " KYRLE " Bicycle now , while the Stock lasts . Prices from £ 4 10 BUTCHER & CASSON ROSS , Arlon , Tuesday . By order of the General Sta , the railway At the time of the South African War , bridges at Lavaux and Bastogne have been when Ross sent a large contingent of Volun- destroyed , so as to delay the Germans if they teers to the front , a fund was promptly rais advance through Luxemburg . ed to insure the lives of the men at the During the night General Mascart , who front . This and other matters will no commands this province , was summoned in doubt be discussed at the town's meeting , to the direction of Liege . The motor - car in be held at the Fownhall on Friday , at 8 which he travelled with four officers dashed p.m. , should there be any possibility of the SHIPS , FOOD , AND MONEY . against an obstacle in the darkness and was Regiment being sent abroad . A very large smashed to pieces , yet nobody was hurt . percentage of the Herefordshire Regiment has volunteered for Imperial service , and the Regiment may have the honour of being selected to accompany any expeditionary force that may be sent abroad . The House of Commons , in these supreme hours , is showing itself worthy of its great traditions . With dignity , onfidence , and calm , with a perfect unity of purpose which is the herald of success , it is taking swiftly and wisely the measures necessary for the nation's safety . Tuesday Mr. Lloyd George laid before it the Government's scheme for the assumption by the State of a large share of the cost of war insurance on British ship- ping . The Government has come to an agree- ment with the great mutual insurance socie- The Fleet is already cn a full war footing . ties or clubs o fshipowners which undertake The army will likewise be so in the course the insurance of ships as distinct from their There appears in of the next few days .. some places a reluctance to cash £ 5 Bank of England notes , but this is ridiculous and unpatriotic . We can assure cur readers that the safest St. Petersbury , Tuesday . - On Bialla Borzz- place for their money is in the bank , men front German troops have fallen back , burning villages over enormous stretches of country . GERMANS IN HOLLAND . Liege , Tuesday . - Germans have violated Dutch territory . Vise and Argentan are in flames . Germans are reported to have de- comated population of , Vise . BELGIANS DRIVE BACK GERMANS . Brussels , Tuesday . - According to wire- less telegrams , rumour is current that an engagement has taken place near Liege be- tween Belgian and German troops . Germans were driven back . Brussels , Tuesday . - According to " Pa- triote " sharp engagements have taken place between Belgium and German cavalry , and Belgiums have had the advantage .. TORPEDO BOAT SUNK . Gedser , Denmark , Wednesday . - A foreign torpedo boat has gone down near Gedser Lightship , apparently after an explosion . Thirty of the crew were drowned , while the remainder were saved by a passing steamer . THE KING'S MESSAGE . Admiral Sir John Jellicoe , replying to the King's message , declares His Majesty's words with inspire all with determination to uphold the glorious traditions of the past . GERMAN AMBASSADOR LEAVES LONDON . It is understand that the German Ambas- sador will leave London early to - morrow . GERMANS ARRESTED . During the night , the Scotland Yard De- tectives raided many houses in London , oc- cupied by Germans , and made several arrests . At a shop at Earlsfield , a number of bombs and rifles were found . - PRIVY COUNCIL . The King held a Privy Council at Bucking- ham Palace this morning , for signature of further Proclamation . NOTICE . Further editions will be published as news arrives by telephone and telegram , up to 9.30 this prening . PLEDGE BY THE CZAR . THE WAR TO BE FOUGHT TO THE END . St. Petersburg , August 2 . The Emperor made the following speech at the Winter Palace to - day to representatives of the army and navy : - It is with calm and dignity that Russia , our great Fatherland , has received the news of the declaration of war which has been made against us . I am sure we will conduct the war , whatever it may be , to its end . To - day all the British railways will be placed under military control , and a joint board of railway managers has been appoint- ed to deal with the traffic arrangements . Reports current yesterday of naval battles in the North Sea may be regarded as mere anticipations of what may occur . The public must be on its guard against sensational rumours of this sort , which are sure to be circulated . The Kaiser has delivered a flamboyant speech to the Reichstag in which he repeats his amazing request for British neutrality if Germany refrains from attacking the French coast . The censorship on the Continent remains very rigid , and no definite news arrives of what is proceeding at the front . It is , how- I solemnly declare I will not make peace ever , tolerably evident that nothing has yet until the last soldier of the enemy has left happened beyond a few small patrol skirm- our territory , and I address myself to you , ishee . This remark applies equally to the representatives of all my dear troops of the Guard and of the united strength of Russo - German and the Franco - German fron- St. Petersburg , and through you to my tiers . entire army , united unanimously and strong like a wall of granite , and I offer it my benediction for its work of war.- Reuter . T SAFETY OF THE REALM . EMERGENCY MEASURES . Measures which have been taken to secure the public safety are indicated in the fol- lowing announcement : War Office , Aug. 4 . In addition to the Proclamation for calling . out the Army Reserve ( which also gives authority for embodying the Territorial Force ) and to that for continuing soldiers in Army service who apart from the emergency , would be eligible for transfer , to the Army Reserve , a Proclamation has also been made with reference to emergency measures which may require to be taken for securing the public safety and the defence of the Realm . The object of the Proclamation is to con- cargoes in normal times . It will pay 80 per cent . of the war risks on the ships ; the other 20 per cent . will beborne by the clubs . In the matter of cargoes the Government will charge a fixed rate and will conduct the itself insurance . This action is necessitated by the peculiar conditions of the crisis . Insurance against war risks has ceased because no broker knows what the loss may be or whether he will be able to meet it . Shipping will not sail without such insurance . Thus in every direction the inflow of food and raw material is being checked . Now the Government is acting with such energy and swiftness the flow will be resumed . The losses at the out- set may be heavy . But as th enemy's cruisers are hunted off the sea the loss will rapidly diminish until it becomes negligible . The Government has averted any risk of panic . Another step of equal wisdom announced by Mr. Asquith on Tuesday is the Govern- ment's resolve to control the food supplies of this country , and thus to protect the poor against any danger of starvation . Here again the only real risk is from speculation at the outset . There is abundance of food in All A Throughout the British Dominions a wave of patriotic enthusiasm has swept . In messages to the Governors - General of Canada Great Britain . All that is required is to or- Australia , and New Zealand the King has ganise its consumption and distribution , and expressed his " pride and appreciation " of to take precautions that the poor and sufler- the offers of aid . Already Australia has ing do not go to the wall . The Government come forward with the proffer of all her will be eagerly supported by the nation . classes will stand together behind it . ships and an expedition of 20,000 men . third measure , in our judgment , should be Germany has addressed to Italy what may taken before the banks re - open on Friday . be described as an almost agonised appeal Paper money in abundane and of small de- to avert from her attitude of neutrality and nominations should be provided . If notes join the other two members of the Triple cannot be printed in time , let postal orders Alliance in the war . The Rome Cabinet has be issued as change by every post office flatly refused to do so , on the ground that without any poundage or charge . And let Germany is not being attacked , and that a an Order in Council be published making them legal tender . With postal orders of 20s . , 10s . , 5. , and even 1s . in free circula- tion there would be no lack of currency . The public will speedily grow accustomed to tthe use of paper money , which was every- where employed by us during the Napoleonic war , and which is almost universal on the Continent to - day.- " Daily Mail . " " casus foederis " has not arisen . THE KING TO THE DOMINIONS . CALM , RESOLUTE , TRUSTING IN GOD . " firm the authority of officers or other per- " MY EMPIRE WILL STAND UNITED , sons acting on behalf of the Crown called upon by exceptional circumstances to , take such measures and to make known to the public generally that such measures may be taken . LONDON CORN MARKET . Wheat quoted 12s . dearer ; flour 6s . to , 8s . dearer ; barley 6s . to 88. dearer ; oats 68 . dearer ; and maize 88. to 10s . dearer , Other articles are extremely firm , but no alteration no alterat in prices have been recorded at present . Arrivals . British : Wheat , 110 ; barley , 199 ; onte , 100. Foreign : Wheat , 93,320 ; barley , 570 ; oats , 35,290 ; maize , 46,540 ; beans , 2,600 ; peas 1,480 grs .; flour , 16,680 sacks . The King has sent the following message to his Dominions : I desre to express to my people of the over - sea Dominions with what appreciation and pride I nave received the messages from their respective Governments during the last few days . These spontaneous assurances of their fullest support recall to me the generous self - sacrificing help given by them in the past to the Mother- country . MOTOR VOLUNTEERS . A few people still filter through from Luxemburg . They report that the Germans to the number of 30,000 are camped round the city , which they do not enter . Along the border soldiers are making trenches . Capt . R. G. Yates is in command of B Two more classes of Belgian Reserves have Company , and Lieut . M. V. Smith , late been called to the colours . second master at Ross Secondary School , who was paying a visit to Ross , and took part in the Cricket match against the M.O.C. , will also accompany the Company . TO LEAD THE BRITISH FLEET , The Admiralty announce that , with the approval of the King , Admiral Sir J. R. Jellicoe has assumed supreme command of the Home Fleets with the acting rank of Ad- miral , and Rear - Admiral Charles E. Madden has been appointed to , be his Chief of the Messrs . Barnwell and Son , family grocers , Ross , are closing their establishment at an earlier hour , in order to cope with country orders . Unusual scenes were witnessed in Ross on Sunday , when telegrams relating to the war Office were posted at the " Gazette " throughout the day . Large crowds awaited The Post Office is now the arrival of news . open day and night . Telegrams are greatly Sir John Jellicoe has been Second Sea delayed owing to the enormous pressure of Lord of the Admiralty , and was originally news and private messages .. appointed as second in command to Admiral Callaghan . Staff . He is one of the most dashing ommanders the British Fleet has ever possessed . SIR JOHN FRENCH . Field - Marshall Sir John French has been appointed Inspector - General of the Forces . The appointment dates from August 1st . from SOCIALISTS DEMAND NEUTRALITY . The resolution put simultaneously three sides of the column in Trafalgar Square and carried with immense enthusiasm was in these terms : That this demonstration , representing the organised workers and citizens of London , views with serious alarm the prospects of a European war , into which every European Power will be dragged owing to secret alliances and understandings which There was an unprecedented rush for newspapers in Ross on Bank Holiday , as in other towns , and supplies were quickly sold . Large quantities of evening papers were sent into the town , but failed to completely satisfy the demand . Every effort was made at the " Gazette " Office to obtair further supplies , but without success . A Correspondent suggests that a voluntary Police Force be raised in Ross and ditsrict , so that Police reservists should be at liberty to join the Army . A meeting will be held at the Lower Schoolroom , Ross , on Thursday next , Aug. 6th , to organise a Red Cross centre for pro- viding clothing and comforts for the troops . Mrs. Foster will take the chair at 11.30 a.m. Ross grocers are warning their customers that in view of the grave situation , it is im- possible for the time being to carry on busi- ness under ordinary , conditions . Every en- deavour will be made to keep regular cus- in their origin were never sanctioned by the tomers supplied - in reasonable quantities - as nations , nor are even now communicated to usual , but orders are only accepted subject them ; we stand by the efforts of the Inter- to the goods being in stock . or their being national Working Class Movement to unite able to obtain further supplies . Prices will the workers of the nations concerned in , be in accordance with the market fluctuations their efforts to prevent their Governments of the day . from entering upon war , as expressed in the resolution passed by the International At Covent Garden on Tuesday morning , Socialist Burean ; we protest against any there was a falling off in the demand for step being taken by the Government of this frnit . At Smithfield imported meat rose in country to support Russia , either directly or The Continental in consequence of any understanding with price about 20 per cent . France , as being not only offensive to the supply has practically ceased . We are onformed that the lowest price in political traditions of the country but dis- Gloucester for sugar on Tuesday was 4d . lb. astrous to Europe , and declare that as we Liverpool Colonial and general produce have no interest , direct or indirect , in the markets are all closed until further notice . threatened quarrels which may result from the action of Austria in Servia , the Govern ment of Great Britain should rigidly decline to engage in war , but should confine itself to efforts to bring about peace as speedily as possible . There was opposition from a section of the audience and Norman Angell " propagand ists in Hyde Park in the evening met with considerable interruption from a gathering which was , however , on the whole , favourable to their demand for non - intervention . Letters for members of B. Coy . of the Herefordshire Regt . should be addressed to the Barracks , Hereford , where they will be forwarded to the place where the Regt . may be stationed . It is stated that the destination of the Herefordshire Regiment is Pembroke Dock . The German Government had on Friday It is further stated that a train is to be sent an ultimatum to Russia , asking why she held in readiness at Hereford to convey the was mobilising , and declaring that , if the war men to , any part of the country at short The Royal Automobile Club will be glad to preparations were not discontinued within notice . The Army Service Corps will pro- twelve hours , and definite undertaking " receive the names of members and associates given to cease mobilisation , Germany would ceed to the East Coast . mobilise . who will offer the services of their cars or their services with their cars either for home At the same time a German note was ad- or foreign service in case of need . Members dressed to France asking what attitude she or associates should state make and horse- power of car . PETROL PRICES . The British - Petroleum Company ( Limited ) I shall be strengthened in the disharge states that there is no famine in petrol . of the great responsibility which rests upon Large supplies are stored in readiness for me by the confident Lelief that in this time of trial my Empire will stand united , calm , resolute , trusting in God . GEORGE , R.I. proposed to adopt in the event of war break ing out between Germany and Russia . Evidently the replies were unsatisfactory , for on Saturday afternoon it was officially an nounced that Germany was mobilising . There is a decided change for the better in the local situation . The rush to buy pro- visions on Tuesday has given place to a more normal state of affairs , due to the timely appeal through the columns of our Special This was followed by the news that Ger War Editions on Tuesday by Archdeacon many had declared war upon Russia and that Winnington Ingram , and the firm action of the German Ambassador had left St. Peters the traders . burg . A conference between him and the Czar preceded his departure . As a matter of fact , Germany , which had The price of wheat and other grain has been under martial law since Friday , had been sent up to sensational prices . This is use , and there is a greater quantity than taken advantage of the absolute suppression of apparently due to the many unfounded war usual available , owing to the fact that petrol , news of military movemente ordered by special rumours that have been circulated , and the ediot to hasten forward her military prepara which under ordinary circumstances , would tions , and , when the official notification of Government is expected at any moment to have been exported to Germany , is now at mobilisation was issued , she was obviously take steps to regulate prices . This will the disposal of the consumer in this country . practically ready for war . quickly bring prices to a more normal level . ( LIMITED ) , Herefordshire . 1 , Market - Place , Ross . " TO OUR CUSTOMERS . The grave events of the moment , and the possibilities of commerce in . all parts of the world being more or less paralysed , make it necessary to adgise you that it is impossible for the time being to carry on business under ordinary conditions . Every endeavour will be made to keep our regular Customers supplied " -in reasonable quantities as usual , but we can only accept orders subject to our having the Goods in stock , or being able to obtain further supplies . Prices will be in accordance with the market fluctuations of the day . All credit will of necessity be much curtailed . Many Wholesale Merchants will now only sell for Cash . The possi- bility of our obtaining further sup- plies depends upon our ability to pay Cash for our purchases . If our Cus- tomers co - operate by paying their Accounts to us promptly , we shall be in a better position to attend to their needs . J. BARNWELL AND SON . Family Groers . ALL ORDERS MUST BE LIMITED TO Moderate Dimensions Ross - on - Wye . It is with great regret we have to inform you that , through this unfor tunate war , the prohibitive Bank rate , and the obligation of having to pay cash for all our purchases , we are compelled to call in immedi- ately all overdue Accounts . We do not wish to limit credit unnecessari- ly , but must protect ourselves , therefore further credit must be a matter of negotiation with our in- dividual Customers . We are making every endeavour to keep a Stock of Goods , but , of course , we cannot guaranted that we shall at all times have every particular article . We sincerely hope that circum- stances will soon permit us to return to our normal business accommoda- tion . Yours faithfully , BUSSELL & PIKE . CLARKE'S B41 PILLS can be relied upon to cure , In either sar , all acquired c onstitutional Discharges from the Urinary Organs , Gravel and Pains in the back . Free from Mercury , Established up ards of 50 years . 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