LOL I wish it would hurry up 'cos I'm very optimistic this season Wolfie........waiting for the new season to start -----Original Message----- From: gen-trivia-eng-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gen-trivia-eng-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dave Cox Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:24 PM To: gen-trivia-eng@rootsweb.com Subject: [TRIVVIES] Birthday reminder for tomorrow (30th) Off to a place not too far from Wolverhampton Wanderers where this young chaps missus is waiting for the season to start !!!!!!!! Happy Happy Birthday Mick (Wolfies partner) Lots of Love and Hugs Dave, Pam and Nikki "IS THE SUBJECT LINE STILL RELEVANT? If not, PLEASE change it." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-TRIVIA-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Off to a place not too far from Wolverhampton Wanderers where this young chaps missus is waiting for the season to start !!!!!!!! Happy Happy Birthday Mick (Wolfies partner) Lots of Love and Hugs Dave, Pam and Nikki

Happy birthday, Mick. Hope Wolfie is very good to you. Jean USA Dave Cox <bumblestum@ntlworld.com> wrote: Off to a place not too far from Wolverhampton Wanderers where this young chaps missus is waiting for the season to start !!!!!!!! Happy Happy Birthday Mick (Wolfies partner) Lots of Love and Hugs Dave, Pam and Nikki "IS THE SUBJECT LINE STILL RELEVANT? If not, PLEASE change it." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-TRIVIA-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Transcribed by Barb Baker. Geo. THE WHITEHAVEN GAZETTE & CUMBERLAND ADVERTISER, Monday, December 2, 1822 / NEWS. _________________________________________________________ NEWS. We understand that on Sunday last there was not a single christening, marriage, or burial at St. Nicholas's Church. A circumstance so uncommon at that church on a Sunday has not occurred for upwards of twenty-four years. ............................Liverpool paper................ ________________________________________ THOMAS NEEDLE and his wife, each about 60 years of age, keepers of a toll-gate near Aylesbury, were murdered one night last week, in the most cruel manner: the brains of both had been beaten out with a hedge-stake, which was left in the house, and the bodies presented a horrid spectacle; the woman was lying on her back dressed; the man, undressed and in bed. Two men named CROKER and PALMER have been apprehended under very suspicious circumstances, the Coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against them. Their object was the toll-money; but it had been paid away the day preceding. _____________________________________ MR. BARON WOOD continues in so infirm a state of health, as to preclude him from the public discharge of his duties. It is anticipated that his Lordship will retire from office at the end of this term and that a new baron will be appointed.. __________________________________________ VARNISH FOR WOOD. The Italian cabinet work in this respect excels that of any other country. To produce this effect, the workmen first saturate the surface with olive oil, and then apply a solution of gum arabic in boiling alcohol. This mode of varnishing is equally brilliant, if not superior, to that employed by the French in their most celebrated works. _____________________________________________

Transcribed by Barb Baker. Geo. THE WHITEHAVEN GAZETTE & CUMBERLAND ADVERTISER, Monday, December 2, 1822 / NEWS. _________________________________________________________ NEWS. It is a curious and interesting fact, that the venerable and aged curate of Prestbury, near MACCLESFIELD, the REV. THOMAS MONKHOUSE, lately baptized a child whose mother he had christened, and likewise the mother's father. The same clergyman also married the child's great grandfather. _________________________________ A fatal duel took place on Tuesday sennight at Tipperary, between MR. COOKES, of Poinstown, and MR. SHAW, an Attorney, of Killenaule. The dispute arose out of an action at law. They fought at eight paces distance; on the first fire, MR. C's ball struck MR. S. in the right temple, and entered his head; he instantly dropped, covered with gore; and expired the same evening. _________________________________________ We have lately heard of a case in which a farmer sold his own live and dead stock by auction, preparatory to his leaving this country for Van Dieman's Land. It is added that the saving thus made of the duties and commission is legal; and that he applied for advice before he undertook the sale. ...........Farmer's Journal.............. __________________________________________

Transcribed by Barb Baker. Geo. THE WHITEHAVEN GAZETTE & CUMBERLAND ADVERTISER, Monday, December 2, 1822 / NEWS. _________________________________________________________ NEWS. Three of the crew of the brig "Jane", of Liverpool, which was wrecked in a gale of wind on the 10th of December last, in Fortune Bay, Newfoundland, were sent home in the "Clinker". These men (two of whom are not 25 years of age) present the most deplorable effects of being frost-bitten. PETER COOK has lost his feet to the ankle joints, and all his fingers and thumbs; PETER DOUGHTY, his toes and part of his fingers; JOHN GILL, all his toes except three. Though the amputations were made by a man in the situation of a clerk to a merchant, with a chisel, hammer, and a common knife, their wounds all speedily healed; and, what is more remarkable, they are by no means so helpless as they would have been, if the amputation had been professionally performed, as more of the roots of the fingers remain than would have been deemed proper. .........................Plymouth Telegraph.........................

Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. News Chronicle Saturday, February 8th, 1941 U.S. Not to Make Tornado Fighters Washington, Friday. The United States is not going to manufacture the latest types of British fighting aircraft, according to Defence Ministries; officials here today. Britain had offered to make available for American manufacture the latest military aircraft, such as the Hawker Tornado. But it was thought best not to accept the offer, they said. B.U.P. .....

Happy Anniversary Liz and Peter Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. May the love that brought you together continue to grow, And may you both always find your greatest happiness in one another. Hope you have lots of Happy Times in this New Anniversary year. Marlene __________________________________________________________ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Yahoo! http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/ymail/new.html

On behalf of Barbara and myself we thank you most sincerely for your kind thoughts and good wishes on our 50th. anniversary. Geo.

Happy Anniversary Liz and Peter Val xx > This young couple will be celebrating in Sussex tomorrow > Happy Happy Anniversary Liz and Peter > Lots of Love and Hugs > Dave, Pam and Nikki > > > "IS THE SUBJECT LINE STILL RELEVANT? > If not, PLEASE change it." > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-TRIVIA-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Many Happy Returns of your Wedding Anniversary Liz and Peter. Jean Oz ---- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Cox" <bumblestum@ntlworld.com> To: <gen-trivia-eng@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:30 AM Subject: [TRIVVIES] Anniversary reminder for tomorrow (27th) > This young couple will be celebrating in Sussex tomorrow > Happy Happy Anniversary Liz and Peter > Lots of Love and Hugs > Dave, Pam and Nikki > > > "IS THE SUBJECT LINE STILL RELEVANT? > If not, PLEASE change it." > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-TRIVIA-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. THE TRIALS. Theft of Sheep. John ARMSTRONG, or John HARRISON, or John ARMSTRONG HARRISON (28), dealer, imperfectly instructed, and William BROWN, or HOWE, or GRIFFITHS (23), dealer neither reads nor writes, were charged with stealing eight sheep, value 127l, the property of Isaac BAINBRIDGE, Ravensworth Park, near Richmond, on the 15th March.—Mr. DICKINSON prosecuted; Mr. FELL defended ARMSTRONG; and BROWN conducted his own defence.—Mr. DICKINSON, in stating the case to the jury, said though it would be somewhat lengthy, a great number of witnesses being required, they would find that it was a very simple case. Mr. BAINBRIDGE, who was a farmer at Ravensworth Park, near Richmond, had a number of sheep in a field on his farm on the 11th or 12th of March, and a few days after eight of them were missed. The prisoners were seen on the road leading to Appleby with eight sheep on the 16th of March; they went to Mr. SIMPSON, stationmaster, at Warcop, and asked for a truck to take eight sheep to Carlisle. Mr. SIMPSON told them it was too late to take sheep to Carlisle, and the prisoners went to the house of a Mrs. MAUGHAM, and took lodgings until Monday. They left on Sunday morning without paying for their beds. They were then seen driving the sheep along the road near Templesowerby, and onwards towards Penrith. A witness named HARRISON would tell them that he was on his way to Penrith on Monday, when he came up to the prisoners driving eight sheep, and some conversation took place between him and ARMSTRONG, who gave him a shilling to take the sheep to the Penrith Auction Mart. HARRISON put the sheep in a pen in the mart, and told ARMSTRONG where they were. Mr. FORSTER, the secretary of the Penrith Auction Mart Company, noticed the prisoner standing near the sheep, and he asked BROWN if he had any sheep to enter. BROWN said "No." Mr. FORSTER then turned to ARMSTRONG and said, "Have you any sheep to enter?" Armstrong replied, "Yes, I have eight." Asked what name, ARMSTRONG said, "Mr. THOMPSON of Appleby." ARMSTRONG answered other questions, but Mr. FORSTER considered their actions and answers so unsatisfactory that he sent for the police. The prisoners were apprehended by Inspector HOWARD, and both gave different accounts of their connection with the sheep. Both denied bringing the sheep to Penrith. BROWN said he knew nothing of ARMSTRONG, and ARMSTRONG said he slept in Carlisle the night on which the sheep were said to have been stolen. Mr. BAINBRIDGE came to Penrith as soon as he learned that the sheep were detained, and identified the sheep as his property.—Mr. DICKINSON said the chain of evidence was really complete, and he thought the jury would be compelled to come to the conclusion—unless, of course, the prisoners could give a satisfactory account of how they came into possession of the sheep—that the prisoners were guilty of stealing them.—After evidence was given to substantiate the statement of the learned counsel, Mr. FELL addressed the jury on behalf of ARMSTRONG, contending that the sheep were removed by mistake, and that there was no evidence of his having stolen them.—BROWN asserted that he was asked by ARMSTRONG to help him on the road with the sheep, and he did so without knowing anything of the sheep. ARMSTRONG told him the sheep belonged to him.—The CHAIRMAN having summed up, the jury immediately returned a verdict of guilty against both prisoners.—BROWN, who has been frequently convicted in the Yorkshire district, was sent to penal servitude for seven years, and to have two years' police supervision.—ARMSTRONG, though known to the police, had a much better character than his companion, and he was sentenced to eighteen calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour. The business was concluded shortly before three o'clock. -- Emily Smith

Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. THE TRIALS. Robbery From The Person At Whitehaven. MARY MULHOLLAND, charwoman (58), imperfectly instructed, was charged with stealing a purse containing the sum of 9s, belonging to Sarah Jane ALLWOOD, wife of Wm. ALLWOOD, at Whitehaven, on the 1st of March.—Mr. E. PAGE prosecuted, and the prisoner was not defended.—Mr. PAGE, after indicating the evidence he had to call for the prosecution, said the case was of such an extremely clear and simple character that the jury would, he thought, have no difficulty in coming to the conclusion that the prisoner was guilty.—It appeared that the prosecutrix was in the Market Place, when the prisoner went up to her and relieved her of her purse. Two witnesses deposed to seeing the theft committed, and they drew the attention of the police to the prisoner, who ran away, the purse having been found near her.—The jury found her guilty.—A long record of convictions were entered against her, and she had undergone a term of penal servitude.—Sentenced to five years' penal servitude, and two years' police supervision afterwards. -- Emily Smith

Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. THE TRIALS. Theft At Workington. THOMAS CLARKE, labourer (17), imperfectly instructed, belonging to Caldewgate, was charged with stealing 12s, the property of John FLETCHER, Workington, on the 16th of February.—Mr. SHEE prosecuted; the prisoner was undefended.—The case was very clear. The prisoner made two visits to the shop of the prosecutor, the second time buying some sweets; and shortly after Mrs. FLETCHER noticed him moving on his hands and knees in the shop. She seized hold of him, but he got away. About 12s was missed from the till, and information was given to the police, who apprehended the prisoner, and in his possession found nine sixpences, five shillings and some copper. Mrs. FLETCHER recognised one of the sixpenny pieces, which she had marked before putting it in the till, as her property. The officer said to Mrs. FLETCHER, "Here's your money," and the prisoner replied, "No, it's not all her money; the copper is my own."—Mr. SHEE pointed out that this was an admission of guilt.—The jury found the prisoner guilty, and as several convictions were recorded against him by the Carlisle City Bench, he was sent to gaol for 12 calendar months with hard labour. -- Emily Smith

Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT UPPERBY. JOHN HETHERINTON, stonemason (31), Upperby, pleaded guilty to having attempted to commit suicide at Upperby on the 3rd of February.—Mr. FELL said he was instructed on behalf of the prosecution to say that there was no desire to press the case. The prisoner had been drinking several days before he committed the rash act, and he had now signed the pledge, and was very sorry he stood in such a position.—The prisoner's father was called, and expressed his willingness to enter into recognisance that his son would come up for judgment if called upon.—The CHAIRMAN told the prisoner he had been guilty of a very foolish and wicked act in attempting to take away his own life. From the representation that had been made on his behalf, and knowing that he was now sincerely sorry for what he had done, the Court did not wish to inflict any punishment upon him. He (the Chairman) hoped this would be a warning to him.—The prisoner and his father then entered into recognisances in the sum of 20l each that the prisoner would come up for judgment if called upon, and the prisoner was discharged. -- Emily Smith

Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. The Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland were opened in the Crown Court, in this city, on Tuesday, for the trial of prisoners. PLEADED GUILTY. ROBERT WORKMAN, farm labourer(42), imperfectly instructed, pleaded guilty to obtaining some groceries by false pretences from Mrs. WILSON, Lazonby, on the 19th of January. He was further charged with obtaining goods by false pretences from Thomas TIFFIN, Lazonby, on the same date, but the grand jury ignored the bill in this case.—The prisoner, who had been previously convicted, was sentenced to 12 calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour. CHARLES MURPHY, collier (28), neither reads nor writes, pleaded guilty to stealing about seven pounds of pork from the shop of Mrs. JENKINSON,Whitehaven, on the 2nd inst., and, having admitted a precious conviction, he was ordered to be imprisoned for three calendar months, with hard labour JAMES INMAN, labourer (37), neither reads no writes, pleaded guilty to stealing a purse and money from Mrs. BURNS, Whitehaven, on the 24th of March. He admitted to a previous conviction at Lancaster.—Sentenced to six calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour. PATRICK CORR, labourer (21), imperfectly instructed, pleaded guilty to obtaining a suit of clothes and other goods from John ROBINSON, draper, Aspatria, by false pretences, on the 30th Sept., 1878; also to stealing some shirts and other goods belonging to Skelton HAYSTON, near Wigton, on the 21st of February last.—He was sentenced to six calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour. THOMAS DALTON, labourer, a boy, imperfectly instructed, pleaded guilty to stealing some goods from the premises of John N. BISSELL, Wigton, on the 27th of March, and was ordered to be imprisoned for four calendar months' with hard labour. MARY WILSON, hawker (28), able to read, pleaded guilty to stealing two blankets, the property of John McGORRIAN, Whitehaven, on the 31st of March, and was sentenced to three calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour. -- Emily Smith

Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. News Chronicle Saturday, February 8th, 1941 155 Held Under Defence Act Freed A report by the Home Secretary last night stated that 155 persons detained under the defence regulations were released during December. In the same period 14 more persons were detained, making a total of 1,089. .....

Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. News Chronicle Saturday, February 8th, 1941 Italians are Dispirited and Resentful. >From Our Own Correspondent. New York, Friday. Signs that the Fascist regime in Italy is fighting desperately to maintain its hold on a dispirited and resentful people continue to appear between the lines of news messages cabled from Rome. Today and yesterday there have been more of the famous "student demonstrations," which MUSSOLINI has been wont to stage whenever it becomes necessary to whip up a semblance of enthusiasm for one of his projects. It is not long ago that "student demonstrators" were parading through the streets of Rome howling "Tunisia, Jibuti, Corsica!" United Press reports that an extra guard of 500 fully armed troops was placed today around the United States Embassy in Rome. This might have indicated how roused and dangerous the demonstrators were, if one of the correspondents had not previously said that the total number of students taking part in the demonstration was about 500. Significant also is the broadcast by Signor ANSALDO, in which he said that many Italians are now understanding "the terrible seriousness" of war, but added: "We cannot state that all Italians are equal to the moment - no, not at all." ..... In Germany >From Berlin there continues to come news which shows how necessary the Nazis feel it is to soften the recent revelation that the United States is helping Britain. The Blackshirt paper "Schwarze Korps" denounces the school of thought that fears a repetition of the events of the last war and promises, even if America should intervene, it would make no difference to the outcome of the war. A cable from the German frontier comments on the "reserve" with which the German Press is now treating the war news, and boldly expresses the belief it is because of the growing desire for peace among the German people.

Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. News Chronicle Saturday, February 8th, 1941 Destroyer shot down Dornier Attempting to attack a convoy, a Dornier twin-engined bomber was shot down by H.M.S. Vanity (Commander H. J. BUCHANAN, D.S.O. R.A.N.) "A direct hit was made on the enemy aircraft which crashed into the sea," said an Admiralty communiqué issued last night. "There were no survivors. No damage or casualties were sustained by the convoy or H.M.S. Vanity." Vanity is a destroyer launched in 1918, carrying a crew of 134. Bombs killed Eight After dropping bombs which killed eight people and injured others at an East Anglian coast town yesterday afternoon, a raider is believed to have been brought down by ground defences. As the plane was making off, two objects were seen to fall from it. Later, two bullet riddled pieces of aluminum were found. Onlookers saw smoke trailing from the tail, and one said that the plane was falling when lost to sight. Gunned Streets. A plane which dropped several bombs on a North-East Scotland town also machine-gunned the streets. One woman was removed to hospital. Another person received minor injuries. A single enemy raider appeared over an Eastern coastal district yesterday afternoon. Two bombs were dropped, but no damage is reported. Up to a late hour London was raid-free for the fifteenth night out of the last 19. No raids were reported from other parts of Britain. .....

Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. News Chronicle February 8th, 1941 What the World Thinks "Our congratulations to our great Ally. Well done!" Radio Athens broadcast this message last night. Here are other comments on the British capture of Benghazi: Berlin: "It's for our Allies to react before us." Nazi newspapers do not even mention the Benghazi area. Soviet Impressed Moscow; Soviet radio devoted considerable attention to the news, the announcer emphasising Benghazi's strategic and naval importance. He spoke of the great distances across the desert that the British troops had to cover. The British communiqué was read, with London comments. New York; "The Sun" hails "the smashing victory of General WAVELL," and considers that the campaign is now at an end. A push towards Tripoli, adds "The Sun," would entail a new campaign, with different strategy. Australia; "A magnificent effort; Our forces must have had a motor race: Extraordinary how the Italians cleared out!" was the comment of Major-General V.A.H. STURDEE, Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Imperial Force, at Melbourne. Canada: "History will put a low estimate on the Duce." says the "Toronto Star.: "Throughout Africa the initiative is now with the British and their native Allies. It was MUSSOLINI'S greed that got them into this position." Says the "Montreal Star;" "The campaign stands as one of the most brilliant achievements of all in the long and glorious annals of British arms. It definitely marks the decline, and in all probability the disappearance, of Italy's African empire." B.U.P. and REUTER. .....