Western Mail Monday June 7th 1926. Legal Notices- Re- ARTHUR HENTON (Deceased) All persons having Claims against the Estate of Arthur Henton, deceased, late of Wyndham House, Bridgend, in the County of Glamorgan, Solicitor, who died on the 28th day of May, 1926, are requested to send Particulars thereof forthwith addressed to me at Wyndham House, Bridgend aforesaid. Dated this 2nd day of June, 1926. GWILYM JONES.- Solicitor to the Administratrix, Bank Chambers, Mountain Ash. A young cripple , Thomas FROST, of 19, George-street, Cadoxton, lies at Barry Town Accident Hospital with a fractured collar-bone received in a collision with a motor-charabanc on Sunday evening. In recognition of his services, members of the County-courts Officers' Association presented their general secretary, Mr. John KEANE, of Cardiff, with a wallet of Treasury notes on Saturday. A gold wristlet watch was presented to Mrs. KEANE. The presentation was made at the annual meeting of the association at St. Bride's Institute, London, E.C., by Mr. Thomson SMITH, president of the association, who said that to Mr. KEANE, more than to anyone else, was due the progress the association had made. In acknowledging the gifts, Mr. KEANE said it was sufficient recompense to know that members of the association had secured establishment as Civil Servants. Mr. KEANE, is chief clerk in the office of Mr. W.P. JAMES, high bailiff to the Cardiff County-court. The death has taken place at his residence in Bedford-road, Newport, of Mr. Sydney John HILL 64, the veteran Welsh track cyclist. His early cycling was with the old Harlequins, and after the Olym,pic Games of 1906 he met champion riders from abroad. Twice he was second in the five miles N.C.U. championships, and won the five and ten miles motor-paced Welsh records before the war. He was a member of the Cardiff 100 Miles Cycling Club, and at the age of 50 did the 1200 miles in 5hr.58min. The death occurred on Sunday of Mrs. Anna HALL 72, of 17, Richmond-road, Cardiff, widow of Capt. Edward HALL, and a daughter of the late Capt. CLOAKE, of Sunderland, who was one of the pioneer shipowners in Cardiff. She leaves three sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place at Cardiff Cemetery on Wednesday. The death occurred at his residence, White Lodge, Church-road, Whitchurch, on Saturday, of Mr. Harry HOLLIDAY, for a number of years manager of the Rhondda Tramways Company. WELSH WEDDINGS. The wedding took place on Saturday at Moriah Welsh Baptist Church, Tonypandy, of Mr. Edward JONES, builder and contractor, Tonypandy, to Miss Florence M. ROBERTS, district nurse, Borth, Aberystwyth. The Rev. J. Vaughan PUGH officiated. The best man was Mr. Will JOHN, M.P. Miss Hettie JONES, Tonypandy, was the bridemaid. The honeymoon will be spent in London. (photograph on page 10). The marriage took place at St. Mary's Church, Whitchurch, on Saturday of Mr. William J. BROWNING (a well-known Docksman), son of Mr. F.W. BROWNING, of Pladturton-avenue, Cardiff, to Miss Agnes Ritchie Duncan TOD, daughter of Mr. John TOD, of Cae Gwyn-road, Whitchurch. The Rev. F.W. REES officiated. Miss Gwennyth Sutherland TOD (niece of the bride) was bridemaid. Mr. Reg. FLETCHER was best man. The honeymoon is being spent in the Isle of Wight. The wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Canton, on Saturday of Mr. Arthur H. WHITAKER, son of Mr. and Mrs. James WHITAKER, 33, Clare-street, Cardiff, and Miss Lilian JAMES, daughter of Mrs. JAMES, 29, Lansdowne-road, Cardiff. The Rev. D.J. THOMAS officiated. A guard of honour was provided by the 31st Cardiff Company of Girl Guides, of which the bride is lieutenant. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Arthur CRAGGS, and was attended by her sister Miss Rose JAMES. Mr. Fred BRUTON was best man. The honeymoon is being spent in South Devon. Few men have displayed such intimate and devoted interest in the welfare of the townspeople of Ferndale as Mr. David DAVIES, bookseller and newsagent, who with Mrs. DAVIES, celebrates his golden wedding to-day (Monday). Both are natives of Carmarthenshire and were married at Siloh Chapel, Aberdare. They settled in Ferndale over half a century ago and since that time Mr. DAVIES has played a most prominent part in the public and religous life of the district. He has served in turn as a checkweigher, member of the Ferndale Sliding Scale Committee, assistant secretary of the sick fund, as member of the local technical instruction committee, one of the founders of the old reading-room, a pioneer of the Ferndale Coffee Tavern, and he has completed his fiftieth year as a deacon in the Welsh Congregational denomination. Mr. DAVIES is also popularly known as the publisher of numeous Welsh works. John Patrick

Gwent Family History Society is continuing to transcribe the registers of all the parishes in the old county of Monmouthshire. I know the Goytre registers have been transcribed and are on microfiche - soon to be transferred to CD-ROM - and other parishes are being transcribed. The website is at www.gwentfhs.info details of all their publications and how to join the society can be found there I declare my interest in the Society now. I am chairman and Editor of the Journal. Ann Macey List Admin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of D & H Stanton Sent: 15 February 2010 00:50 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MON] "WATERS" & Parish Registers Thanks to 'Luned in Tasmania' - just returned from holiday and saw your very helpful advice. Question now is - how do I check the Goytre and Llanover Registers? I think what my question really needs to be now, is .... How can I check ALL Parish Registers for areas surrounding Abergavenny? Sarah WATERS is certainly not on Mike Johns Transcripts for Abergavenny at all; there is no matching Sarah WATERS on IGI; Parish Registers are the most reliable source, so is there anything for sale , re Monmouthshire, that I should consider? Perhaps a local Genealogy or Family History Society has that type of material for sale? Any information or suggestions appreciated. Kind regards, Dawn (Tasmania, Australia.) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Western Mail Saturday June 5th 1926. Mr. William THOMAS (Ty Twarch), of Greenfield House, Llantrisant, died on Thursday. Mr. THOMAS was an inspector in the coal shipping department of the old Cardiff Railway Company at the Bute Docks for a considerable number of years. He retired before the amalgamation with the Great Western Railway Company. The funeral takes place on Tuesday. Mr. Gwilym HUGHES, of Ryder-street, was elected president of the Cardiff Cymmrodorion Society on Friday. The annual meeting was held at the Y.M.C.A., under the chairmanship of the retiring president, Dr. Morgan WATKIN. It was announced that Mr. Llewellyn JENKINS, B.A., had defintely decided to retire from the secretaryship, and he and Mr. Huw J. HUWS, his predecessor, were made vice-presidents in recognition of their services to the society. The executive council was authorised to appoint a new secretary. Photograph Page 10- Mr. Albert O. FORREST, of Pontypridd, who elected president of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Professional Photographers' Association at the annual meeting held at Cardiff. GAZETTE NOTICES-Receiving Orders In Bankruptcy. John William DAVIES, 24, Taffmead-embankment, Cardiff; court, Cardiff. James Calender MORGAN, residing at Linderthorpe, Lake-road East, Cardiff, director of a limited company; court, Cardiff. George F. WILLETT, 92, Queen-street, Cardiff, solicitor; court, Cardiff. David RICHARDS, Maesardafen Cottage, Llanelly, farmer; court, Carmarthen. Evan Eyton THOMAS, 62, New Dock-road, Llanelly, grocer's assistant; court, Carmarthen. Benjamin CECIL, residing and carrying on business at 1, Rhymney-terrace, Caerphilly, and also at 1, Bartlett-street, Caerphilly, and 3, Pontygwindy-road, Caerphilly, baker and confectioner; court, Pontypridd, Ystradfodwyg, and Porth. Ieuan Meredith EVANS, lately carrying on business as the Farmhouse Bakery Company, at Eind-street,? Trelaw, and now residing at 4, Geli-road, Tonypandy, baker; court, Pontypridd, Ystradfodwyg, and Porth. Notice of Dividend. Edwin AUBREY, Myrtle Villa, Queen Victoria-road, Llanelly, formerly residing at Hillsboro, Glenalla-road, Llanelly, and lately carrying on business at 1, Frederick-street, Llanelly, as Edwin Aubrey and Co., stock and share broker; court Carmarthen. Amount per £. 2d., first and final. John Patrick

Western Mail Saturday June 5th 1926. Shem DAVIES, haulier, of Stuart-street, Cardiff, was sent to prison for a month by the Cardiff stipendiary on Friday for cruelty to an aged mare, which was said by a veterinary surgeon to be suffering from "every indication of acute starvation." An inspector of the R.S.P.C.A. said the animal was tied to an empty manger; it staggered from side to side; there was no food or water near it. It ravenously ate corn given to it by him on Wednesday. Two days later defendant said he fed it on Monday. Charged with stealing £26 worth of jewellery from 36, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock, a week ago, Thomas KIELY and John MURPHY were sentenced on Friday, the former to three month's hard labour, and the latter for a month. Edward JONES was placed on probation. Glascoed school-children have presented their headmaster, Mr. Arthur WILLIAMS, with a silver-mounted walking-stick on his appointment as headmaster to Hafodyrynys Elementary School. Charged on a warrant with perjury at Cardiff Police-court on May 27, Raymond Luther CRAYFORD 31, formerly in business as a grocer at Swansea, was on Friday remanded by the Cardiff stipendiary. Detective HODGES took prisoner into custody and charged him with committiing perjury during the hearing of a paternity case (in which he was the defendant), denying a material allegation. The remand was till Thursday next. Bail was granted in a personal surety of £20 and two other sureties of £20 each. In adjourning the inquest opened at Exeter on Friday on Harry SPICER 18, patient at the Western Counties Institution at Starcross, Devon, the deputy-coroner said the case would take some time to consider, and many inquiries would have to be made. SPICER, a native of Cardiff, died following an injury to his eye, caused, it is alleged, by a billiard cue while he was playing with other members of the institution. The deputy-coroner suggested that the case might assume a serious aspect. The only evidence offered was that of Thomas SPICER, of Harvey-street, Cardiff, who identified the youth as his brother. The inquest was adjourned for a fornight. CARDIFF GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. David William LEWIS, of 11, Hendy-street, Roath, Cardiff, celebrate their golden wedding to-day (Saturday). They were married at Tabernacle Chapel the Hayes, Cardiff, by the late Rev. Nathaniel THOMAS. Mr. LEWIS'S father was the licensee of the Salutation Hotel. He (Mr. LEWIS) went to sea when he was twelve years of age, and by the time he was fifteen he had made several voyages to New Guinea. Then he became an apprentice at the Rhymney Railway engineering sheds, and after 25 years ashore, he returned to sea, securing his chief engineer's certificate. During the war he was employed by Messrs. SPILLERS and BAKERS, and he retired a few years ago. Mrs. LEWIS was born in Cornwall. Their only son died some years ago, but they have two daughters alive, thirteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Frederick George SMITH, married, of 4, Exmouth-place, Chepstow, was admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital on Friday with a fractured skull. While riding a motor-cycle he was involved in a collision with another motor-cyclist near the Ford-lane, on the main Newport-Cardiff Road. It was stated late last night that SMITH was in a critical condition. Wanted immediately, General; all duties; business house; reference.- Apply OVERINGTON, Porthcawl. Councillor J.R. LLEWELLYN, J.P., at Barry Finance Committee on Friday appealed to the District Council to take the representatives of the press more into their confidence. It would be in the interests of all if the committees furnished the press with all reports. The Chairman (Mr. Dudley T. HOWE) said the press would be confided in more entirely than hitherto. John Patrick

St Woolos Hospital is much further up Stow Hill and on the other side of the road. Stow Passage was still there in 1960 because I have the Kelly's Directory for Newport for 1960. I have just looked on Google earth and it is still there, although I think the cottages have gone. I can tell you how to get there from the bottom of Stow Hill - walk up the right-hand side of the hill, slowly because it is very steep and I will get out of breath. You will cross Havelock Street and see the turning for Charles Street on the opposite side of the street. You are high above the road at the moment because the pavement climbs above the road. You pass the front of St Woolos Primary Schools and just a few yards past is a tiny entrance. If you peer down it all you can see are the walls of the properties that boundary it. This is Stow Passage. If you can find St Woolos Primary Schools on Google earth then you can see a large green space just below and to the left of the school. There is s little lane next to it and where the corner of the green space meets the lane there is a tree. Just a little to the right are a few shrubby trees and these mark the line of Stow Passage. Delving deep into my memory I am sure that this is one of the few medieval relics left in Newport - apart from the Cathedral and the castle that is. I do hope this helps a little, I enjoyed searching my old maps and books and any excuse to use Google Earth is always good. Ann Macey In Chilly but bright Newport, Gwent In 1911 my grandmother is living at no. 5 Waters Cottages, Stow Passage, Stow Hill. I think that this area eventually became swallowed up by St. Woollos hospital grounds but I wonder if anybody can confirm this for me please? Also, can anybody pinpoint exactly where Waters Cottages, Stow Passage used to be please? Thank you for any help. Sue ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Retrospectives: Swffrydd-fach Farm, Crumlin, MON; Welsh Farms BRE/MON Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. A visit to Swffrydd-fach Farm, near Crumlin in the county of Monmouthshire (eleven pictures). This two-page feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in June 2002. 2. The always popular selection of Welsh Farms in or near the Usk Valley in the counties of Breconshire and Monmouthshire (eight pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in December 1998. As usual, these webpages will be displayed on my website for one week. 'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm After viewing the Retrospectives, please explore my 'Webpage Archive' and make your own Retrospective requests. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) mailing lists

Western Mail Saturday June 5th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS.. EDWARDS.- On June 3rd, at Nurse GILL'S Home, Connaught-road, to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace EDWARDS (nee Flo JONES), Catterthun, Sturminster-road, a son.  McGARRITY.- On June 3rd, at the City Isolation Hospital, Cardiff, to Dr. and Mrs McGARRITY, a son (stillborn). MORRIS.- On the 3rd of June, at Barclays Bank House, Treherbert to Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Morris, a daughter. MARRIAGES. EVANS - JENKINS.- On June 1st, at Castellau Chapel, Llantrisant, by the Rev. W. J. JONES, Dan R. EVANS, son of Mrs EVANS and the late Mr. P. EVANS, Milwyn House, Tregaron, to Susie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie JENKINS, Gelynog Ganol, Beddau. SMITH - MILES..- At Llandough June 2nd, Rev. Walter JONES officiating Arthur W. Munro SMITH, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. SMITH, Cogan-hall, Penarth to Myrtle M. MILES youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. MILES, Penarth. THOMAS - GRIFFITHS.- June 2 at Bethlehem C.M. Chapel, Colwyn Bay, by the Revs. R.R. WILLIAMS and T.J. JONES, Rev. Stafford THOMAS, Aberdare, son of Mr. and Mrs Morgan THOMAS. Portmadoc, to Blodwen, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr.. R. GRIFFITH, Glasfryn, Llanfairtalhaiarn. SILVER WEDDING. CROUCH - GIBBON.- On June 5th, 1901at St. John's Church, Cardiff, by the Revd. Ll. CREIGHTON. W.H., eldest son of H.B. and Mrs. CROUCH, Cathedral-road, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Harry and the late Mrs. GIBBON, Richmond-road, Cardiff. Present address: Pasedena, Sketty, Glam. DEATHS. AYLESBURY.- On the 2nd June, Gordon Hubert, aged 23, the beloved and only son of Mr. and Mrs. AYLESBURY, who died suddenly at St. Sampson's Church, Grange. Service at the above church Three o'clock Monday. DAVIES.- On May 31st, suddenly, passed within the veil, the Rev. Owen DAVIES, M.A. Rector of Henlan, Denbigh,and only surviving brother of the Rev.,D.DAVIES, Rector of Lampeter Velfrey, Prembrokeshire, aged 61. HILL.- June 3rd, at 23, Bedford-road, Newport, Sydney John Hill, berloved father of Mrs. FLACKE, Broadway. Interment, Cardiff Cemetery, Three p.m. Monday; G.O. INGLE- On 2nd June, 1926, Sarah, wife of  J.P. INGLE, of 33, Beresford-road, Highbury, London, and widow of the late Dr. FROST. JEFFREYS.- June 2nd, very suddenly, Wm. JEFFREYS, Butcher, Llanelly. Funeral Saturday Afternoon, 2.30; G.O. LEWIS.- At Mulberry House, Little Mill, near Pontypool, Mary Florence, dearly-loved wife of Roger LEWIS. Funeral for Gellygaer Church Tuesday, June 8th (private at house 1.30. p.m.).Friends kindly meet at Church Three o'clock p.m. MALGISI.- On June the 1st, at 74, Pontypridd-road, Porth, Alfredo, darling son of P. and G. MALGISI. Funeral Saturday, Ten a.m., for Glyntaff Cemetery, Treforest; Relatives only. MASON.- Friday, 4th inst., Margaret, beloved wife of George F. MASON, 349, Newport-road. Funeral arrangements later. RODERICK.- John, beloved husband of Margaret RODERICK, 10, Forde Trip, Abernant, died June 2, aged 72. Funeral Monday, Three p.m., Aberdare Cemetery. Public funeral. THOMAS.- On June 3rd, at Greenfield House, Llantrisant, William, beloved husband of the late Mary THOMAS (Ty-Twarch) and ex-Inspector, Bute Docks, Cardiff. Funeral Four p.m. Tuesday for C.M. Cemetery. WILLIAMS.- On the 4th inst., at Maesberwen, Pontypridd, Emmie, beloved wife of Edward WILLIAMS, of Rose Heyworth-road, Abertillery. Funeral (strictly private) at the Cemetery, Brecon. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. LANSDOWNE.- Mrs. W.C. LANSDOWNE and Family, 30, Mark-street, Cardiff, wish to thank most sincerely all friends for their kind help, sympathy, and beautiful floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. HARBOTTLE.- In Loving Memory of John, dearly-loved husband of Nelly HARBOTTLE, Vulcan Hotel, Dock-street.- Still sadly missed by sorrowing Wife, Son, and Daughter. PULLIN.- In Ever-loving Memory of George the dearly-beloved son of Mr.. and Mrs, Silvester PULLIN, Abercarn, who died June 5th, 1921. REES.- In Loving Memory of my dear husband, the late Wm. REES, of Smith Arms, Pengam, who died June 5th 1909. Not forgotten by his Wife, Naomi REES, Daughters, and Sons. RICHARD.- In Sweetest Memory of Richard, late G.W.R., beloved husband of Margaret RICHARD, died June 5th 1925, aged 73. Also Margaret Gertrude (Gertie), our loving and devoted Daughter, who fell asleep at Margate, September 2, 1924. verse. /Sorrowing Wife and Mother. RICHARDS..- In Loving Memory of David William RICHARDS, who died at Maesyffrwd, Tonypandy, June 6th. 1921.- Dill, Nancy, May. John Patrick.

Western Mail Friday June 4th 1926. The Hon.Anne Elizabeth Mary LEWIS, daughter of Lord Merthyr, was fined 20s. and five guineas costs at Brentford Police-court on Thursday for driving a motor-car to the danger of the public. When driving at 35 miles an hour on the Great West-road, near Hounslow, she attempted to pass ahead of a lorry crossing the road, then altered her mind and struck the lorry in the rear. There was a thrilling moment for pedestrians in Queen-street, Cardiff, about 8 p.m. on Thursday, when a motor-car proceeding from Queen-street into Priory-street skidded on the greasy-road and crashed into a motor-cycle, ridden by Frederick PERRY. PERRY was thrown heavily, but on his arrival at the Royal Infirmary it was found that his only injury was a superficial leg hurt that only necessitated surgery attention, after which he was allowed to proceed home. RECENT WILLS. Miss Ada Louisa HIBBERT, of Arosfa, Tydraw-road, Cardiff, who died on February 4, left estate of the gross value of £8,349, with net personalty £8,181. Probate of the will, dated May 29, 1922, has been granted to her brother, Mr. John Walter HIBBERT, of Bryn Awel, Cyn Coed-road, Cardiff, and her nephew, Mr. Dennis Hugh MORGAN, of 29, Park-place, Cardiff, chartered accountant. Testatrix left her estate as to two-eighths to her niece, Doris Mary MORGAN, and her nephew, Dennis Hugh MORGAN, and six-eighths in trust for her sister, Ella Blanche ISAAC, for life, and then for the children of her brother Kohn Walter. OBITUARY. The funeral took place at Penarth on Thursday of Mr. Charles HENSMAN, for many years manager of the Cardiff High-street branch of Lloyds Bank. The body was conveyed from Minehead (where Mr. HENSMAN had lived in retirement) and was met at Penarth by relatives and friends, including Mr. Charles HENSMAN, junior (son), Mr. J.D. WESTLAND (brother-in-law), Mrs. and Miss du SANTOY, Mr. J.H. NEWTON (staff controller Lloyds Bank, Cardiff), Mr. R.T. RICHARDS (manager Cardiff High-street branch of Lloyds Bank, Mr. F.C. PARKER (manager of the Penarth branch of Lloyds Bank), Mr. N. G. PIDDOCKE (inspector Lloyds Bank), Mr. R.J. WORSEY, and Mr. C. KING (Lloyds Bank, Cardiff), and Mr. Percy SCOTT, Penarth. The officiating clergy were the Revs. G.P. SYMONDS (vicar of St. Augustine's), and H.C. MORTON (Baglan). The funeral has taken place at Monmouth Cemetery of Miss Mary Matilda POWELL, of Tymawr, The Parade, Monmouth, who was 97 years of age. Her father, Mr. William FORTUNE-POWELL, died in 1848. A sister of Miss POWELL died in 1915, aged 94 years, and another sister died in 1921 aged 98 years. The three sisters are buried in the same grave at Monmouth Cemetery. Considerable public interest was taken in a case heard at Abercarn on Thursday in which Alfred LLOYD, landlord of the Commercvial Hotel, Abercarn, was summoned for harbouring, while on duty, Edgar WATKINSON, a police-constable, in his liscensed premises. Police-sergeant MORRIS said at 12.35 a.m. on Sunday, May 16, he was called to a fire at the New Inn, Abercarn, and after it was extinguished went in search of night constable, who was Police-constable WATKINSON. At four a.m. he heard voices in the sitting-room upstairs at the Commercial Hotel. He tried the doors, but found them locked. He remained outside until five o'clock when WATKINSON left in company with a man named WATKINS. Mr. E.Charles JONES (Newport), defending, said there were sounds of voices in the room as WATKINSON passed by and he went to investigate and was invited to see who was within. He went upstairs and saw Mr. WATKINS, who was a native of Abercarn. WATKINS was relating his Indian experiences and WATKINSON stayed there to listen. Time flew by, and he was there an hour before he realised it. There was no question about drink, as there was none going. The intention of the Act was in regard to the supply of liquor to or the bribery of a polce-officer, and in neither case was it alleged here. At most it was a technical offence. LLOYD and WATKINSON gave evidence bearing out the narrative of Mr. JONES.. After a lengthy retirement the Bench fined landlord £5.5s. PROPERTY MARKET. At the Commercial Hotel, Fishguard, on Thursday Mr. W.R. CARVER offered several lots of freehold property. A shop, dwelling-house, and premises in West-street, Fishguard, were disposed of to Mr. David MORGAN, dealers, Vergam, Fishguard, for £2.000. A bungalow, known as The Grange, Fishguard, was purchased by the occupier, Mrs. JACKSON, for £1,600. A small-holding, known as The Fraich, was sold to Mrs. HUGHES, West-street, Fishguard, for £800. A field near Penslade was sold to Mr. Llwyd WILLIAMS, solicitor, for £300. John Patrick

Western Mail Friday June 4th 1926. WELSH WEDDINGS. THOMAS-DAVIES- The wedding took place at the Welsh Tabernacle King's Cross, London, on Thursday of Dr.T. Ben THOMAS, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William THOMAS, The Promenade, Swansea, to Miss Ceinwen DAVIES, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DAVIES, St. Quintan's-avenue, King's Cross, London. The Revs. Elvet LEWIS and Rickard DAVIES (uncle of the bride) officiated. The bride wore a gown of ivory satin beaute, with a veil of Brussels net and orange blossoms. The bridemaids were Miss Gwen DAVIES (sister of the bride), Miss O. DAVIES (cousin), and Miss Eira JONES (cousin of the bridegroom). The best man was Mr. T. Bramwell JONES (South Africa), cousin of the bridegroom. A reception was held at the Hotel Russell, and later Dr. and Mrs. Ben THOMAS left for their honeymoon on the East Coast. EVANS - REES.- The wedding was solemnised at Salem Baptist Church, Porth, on Thursday of Dr. Joseph EVANS, son of Mr.. William EVANS, The Wern, Kidwelly, and Miss R.N. REES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William REES, Porth. The bride wore a lace veil and white silk marocain dress trimmed with orange blossoms and pearls. The bridemaids were Miss Enid REES (sister) and Miss Crid THOMAS, Pontypridd. The Rev. John EDWARDS officiated. A reception was held at the New Inn Hotel, Pontypridd. The honeymoon is being spent in Aberystwyth.(photograph of couple on page 9 photographer Forrest and Sons). DAVIES - EVANS.- The wedding has taken place at St. Peter's Parish Church, Nantymoel, between the Rev.William Tydwal DAVIES (curate of Bonymaen, Llansamlet), son of the late Mr. H.B. DAVIES and Mrs. DAVIES, Nantymoel, and Miss Rachel Beatrice EVANS, school teacher, 40, Dunraven-place, Ogmore Vale. The Rev. W. BRAZELL officiated, assisted by the Revs. J. FRANCIS, and J.E. JONES. The bride was given away by the Rev.- .. SMITH, Ogmore Vale. She wore a white georgette robe trimmed with silver, and veil. The bridemaid was Miss C.M. THOMAS, Merthyr Tydfil, a cousin of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Islwyn M. DAVIES, brother of the bridegroom. The honeymoon is being spent in Cornwall. JONES - POWELL.- The wedding took place at Nash, near Bridgend, on Thursday between Mr. Rhys ap Rhys JONES, son of Mr. Rees JONES, Porthcawl, and Miss Enid POWELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. POWELL, Church Farm, Monknash. The Rev.- ROSSER, officiated. The bride was gowned in crepe-de-chine and wore an old Brussels net with wreath of orange blossoms. The bridemaids were Miss Nancy POWELL, Miss Jennett JONES, and Miss Joyce THOMAS. Mr. J.P. JONES, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A reception was held at Church Farm, Monknash. The honeymoon is being spent at Ilfracombe. (Group photograph on page 9- photographer Ernest CARVER). Other photographs on page 9. BRECON WEDDING- Sergt. HIGGS, South Wales Borderers, and Miss R. BEVAN, sister of Councillor BEVAN, who were married at Brecon Cathedral.(photograph by O. JACKSON). The new hard courts were opened at Lampeter Tennis Club. In the photgraph are Mayor-Councillor D.Nun DAVIES, who opened the courts, Miss Hilda JONES (vice-captain), the mayoress, and Miss Doris JONES, (hon. secretary). Mr. D.T. PRITCHARD (captain), Mrs Arthur ROBERTS (captain), and Dr. Albert EVANS (vice-captain). (photograph by D.J. DAVIES, Lampeter). John Patrick

> To: [email protected] > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:32:19 -0800 > Subject: [MON] DAVIES > Hi I was born in Newbridge and spend a holiday there every year and can tell you that North Road is still there I cant say I know your family DAVIES but later on in the year whenI go there I will make enquiries, if you wish Regards Sylvia Morgan> Hello, > I am a descendent of the family I will list below from the 1911 census. I would love to find any descendents of this family or any suggestions as to how I could find living relatives. > > John DAVIES b. 1858 Tredegar, Annie (Wall) wife b. 1866 Herefordshire, Mary Lizzie b. 1887 Tredegar, Margaret Ann b. 1887 Newbridge, Joseph Ernest b. 1890 Newbridge, David John b. 1891 Newbridge, Winnifred Rose b. 1895 Newbridge, > William Ewart b. 1899 Newbridge, John Emlyn b. 1900 Newbridge and my Grandfather Cyril Walter b. 1904 Newbridge. They lived at 34 North Road, Newbridge. > > Also I was wondering if this address is still there?? > > I have grown up in Canada and have very little information on my Grandfathers family and would love any help or suggestions. Thankyou so much. > > Regards, > Carol in British Columbia > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/

Western Mail Friday June 5th 1926. A verdict of "Accidental  death" was returned at the inquest at Mumbles on Thursday on Arthur John EVANS 25, of Market-street, Morriston, who was killed at Limeslade, Mumbles, on Saturday night. EVANS was one of a party in a motor lorry, which slipped down a bank and overturned. EVANS was pinned underneath. The Coroner said he thought the driver of the motor lorry had made an error of judgement. George E. GRIFFIN, an apprentice fitter, of Station-terrace, Aberthaw, was fined 20s. and costs by the Cardiff Stipendiary (Mr. St. John FRANCIS-WILLIAMS) on Thursday for reckless motor-cycling on April 20, in Cowbridge-road. Defendant was signalled by a tram conductor to avoid alighting passengers near Beda-road. The brakes were applied, the cycle fell, throwing a pillion rider off, and knocking down a little girl who got off the tramcar. Dendant told the court the mishap was due to the greasy of the road. Edwin John THOMAS, laundry proprietor, Cardiff, summoned at Cardiff on Thursday for reckless motoring in Newport-road on May 5, was fined £4 and costs by the Stipendiary(Mr. St. FRANCIS-WILLIAMS). John SMITH, an elderly cyclist, said his machine was "bumped" by the defendant's car from behind and he was dazed and cut when he was knocked off the bicycle. Albert CROOK, Melrose Cottage, Cross Keys, was at Cardiff on Thursday fined £4 and costs for riding a motor-cycle dangerously. Defendant did not appear. Alighting at the Market-road clock from the Cardiff Corporation tramcar he was driving, George PINE, 75, May-street, Cathays, was knocked down by a motor-car in Cowbridge-road, Cardiff, on Thursday. He was conveyed to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Richard Edmund Leslie ASHBY 18, of Leicester, was summoned at Cardiff on Thursday to three months' hard labour for stealing a bicycle belonging to John Vernon SAMBROOK. It was stated that he had been previously convicted for bicycle stealing. "Suicide during temporary insanity" was the verdict of Mr. R.H. DAVIES, coroner, at the inquest at Brynmawr on Thursday on Lilian R. JONES 26, wife of William JONES, collier, who was discovered lying dead on the roadway near her house in Fitzroy-street, Brynmawr, the previous day. Police-sergeant BENDLE described the discovery of the body and said a bottle containing poison was found in the woman's bedroom. The three children were in bed at the time. Dr. Bernard CARLYNE said death was due to shock following the taking of corrosive poisoning. The bottle contained crtude carbolic acid, used for disinfecting purposes. "The end has come. Pray for me," was the remark advanced to his son by Joseph CHILTON 58, a Brynmawr collier, before he fell on the roadside and died. He was on his way toRhosfach to gather coal at the time. Dr. A..L. JONES said death was due to valvular disease of the heart and the coroner recorded a verdict to that effect. David REES 36, an unemployed workman, of Pontycapel Cottages, Cefn Coed, sustained a fracture of the leg and other injuries whilst digging for coal. John Patrick

Hello, I am a descendent of the family I will list below from the 1911 census. I would love to find any descendents of this family or any suggestions as to how I could find living relatives. John DAVIES b. 1858 Tredegar, Annie (Wall) wife b. 1866 Herefordshire, Mary Lizzie b. 1887 Tredegar, Margaret Ann b. 1887 Newbridge, Joseph Ernest b. 1890 Newbridge, David John b. 1891 Newbridge, Winnifred Rose b. 1895 Newbridge, William Ewart b. 1899 Newbridge, John Emlyn b. 1900 Newbridge and my Grandfather Cyril Walter b. 1904 Newbridge. They lived at 34 North Road, Newbridge. Also I was wondering if this address is still there?? I have grown up in Canada and have very little information on my Grandfathers family and would love any help or suggestions. Thankyou so much. Regards, Carol in British Columbia

Western Mail Friday June 4th 1926. Haverfordwest Corporation Town-clerk - H.W.D. WILLIAMS, 12, High-street, Haverfordwest. Disused Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds, Dental Scrap, FALSE TEETH (any condition) Bought; highest prices given. WOODS, 130a, Commercial-street, Newport. Lost and Found. In Pound at Canton, Dark Bay Cob; hog mane, short tail, been clipped; if not claimed in three days will be sold te defray expenses.- C. DAY, 15, Tudor-street, Cardiff. Strayed to Typerson Farm, Llantwit Fadre, January last, Mountain Ewe (since lambed). Unless claimed and expenses paid will be sold. Pontypridd Market, 12 noon, Wednesday June 16th.- J. GRIFFITHS, above. Pharmacy.- Student Requires Post, July-October; 7 years' experience; excellent references.- BULLOCK, 23, Barrack Hill, Newport. Wanted situation as Handyman; clean car, boots, knives; moderate wages.- Fred JAMES, Arundale, Pontnewydd, Mon. Wanted reliable Girl for Hotel Work, able to assist bar.- Mrs. THOMAS, Commercial Hotel, Ferndale. Experienced General, aged 24/30; good home; references required..- COLLINGWOOD  PRIVATE HOTEL, Porthcawl. Wanted, Young Lady, Afternoons 2-7. charge girl 4 1/2 years.- Call after 7. Mathavarn, Westbourne-crescent, Whitchurch. Widow Desires Post Housekeeper, Bachelor or Widower: small wage; comfortable home.- Apply, letter E. MORGAN, 8, Park-grove, Cardiff. Staid Person Wanted, small Farm; family two; household duties.- Arthur GARTH, Caerleon. In recognition of the pioneer work he has done, Mr. G.W. WHATCOTT, 59, Oxford-street,Treforest, has been elected an honorary member of the Cremation Society of England. John Henry MATTHEWS, of 22, Commercial-road, Talywain, was presented at the Abersychan Mixed Council School on Thursday with a gold watch by the education authorities in recognition of the fact that he attended that school from its commencement in 1917 until April of this year, a period of nine years, and during the whole of that period his only abstention was one half-day due to slight accident. The danger caused by straying animals was emphasised at an inquest at Abertillery on Thursday on Ivor Cecil James BENNET 12, son of Mr. Albert BENNETT, builder and contractor, 138, Richmond-road, Six Bells, who was killed after a motor-cycle combination had collided with a stray pony. Edith Olwen BENNETT, sister, said she had been staying at Hereford, and was returning in a motor-cycle combination. They left about 10.30 p.m., her sister being on the pillion and her brother on her knee in the sidecar. They were not travelling fast, because another brother (Jack) was behind on a motor-cyclre. About 1.14a.m., when travelling along Rose Heyworth-road towards Abertillery, something "something sprung up in front of them" and they collided with it. It was a pony, and they did not see it until they were practically upon it. Albert John BENNETT 16, said that he had to stop at Blaina in order to attend to his machine. It was a dark night, and he did not see anything more of the combination had not arrived and he returned to find them. Thomas Frederick Stuart WRIGGLESWORTH, railway signalman, of Cheltenham, the driver of the motor-cycle combination, said that he the form of a horse come dead in front of them. The front wheel missed the animal, but the sidecar struck it. When he recovered consciousness he found his passengers scattered about the road. He observed Jack BENNETT pass on his motor-cycle, but failed to attract his attention. Another motorist came along and went for a doctor. A Juryman: Was there any joking, and was your mind concentrated on the driving?-There was no joking and my mind was concentrated on the driving, because we drove so slowly. Police-sergeant said that he found a cap and a brooch 30 yards away from the scene of the accident, and there was a large quantity of horsehair on the nose of the sidecar. The pony was 50 yards away. The Coroner said the evidence was from clear with reference to the actual impact. It was quite an automatic thing for a driver to swerve to the left and not to the right, and the fact that the driver swerved to the right led one to beleive that the pony was crossing, and if that was so there was no negligence whatever on the part of the driver. He was disposed to think that it happened so suddenly that the driver had no chance to avoid the impact. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned, no blame being attached to anybody. John Patrick

Thanks John & Robert.......I went to the site and found a James Williams, ordered up both marriage licenses and hopefully with fingers crossed I am successful..... Thank you again for your help, I truly appreciate it! Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "john tyner" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [MON] David Walters b. abt. 1824 m. Elizabeth b. abt. 1826 i have since found, the entry that robert found and one of the names under the same entry is james williams. john in ireland ________________________________ From: Robert Treharne Jones <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 6:00:23 Subject: Re: [MON] David Walters b. abt. 1824 m. Elizabeth b. abt. 1826 Dear Janet There is a marriage for Margaret Walters at the following reference but I couldn't find a corresponding entry for a James Williams: Year: 1875 Quarter: Apr-Jun District: Abergavenny Volume:11a Page:109 You can order certificates online at http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/ A full marriage certificate will give you: Date of marriage Place of marriage Marital status of the bride and groom whether by banns, licence or certificate Current address and occupation of the bride and groom Names and ages of the bride and groom Names and occupations of their fathers Names of witnesses Robert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Janet Hunt I am looking for any information about David and Elizabeth Walters of Monmouthshire, Wales. Their children were: Margaret b. abt. 1847 Monmouthshire Daniel b. abt. 1849 " " John b. abt. 1853 Llanover, Monmouthshire David b. abt. 1860 Abergaverny, Monmouthshire Margaret is my gr-gr grandmother and married James Williams in Abergaverny I believe June 1875. Does anyone know how to go about getting a copy of this marriage record and what kind of info may be on it? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Western Mail Friday June 4th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. MORTIMER.- May 29th, at Spring-gardens, Haverfordwest, to Mr. and Mrs.. Alfred MORTIMER, a son. THOMAS.- On June 3rd, at Maesyrhaf, Rhymney, Mon., to Mr. and Mrs. E.L. THOMAS, Lloyds Bank, New Tredegar, a daughter. WILLIAMS.- June 2, at 32, Glynrhondda-street, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs.. John WILLIAMS (nee Gertie JONES), a son. MARRIAGES. HERBERT - HARRIES.- On June 2. 1926, at Sion Welsh Chapel, Hammersmith, Norman, only surviving son of Mrs. HERBERT and the late Mr. John HERBERT, of Liverpool, and Cecilia, second daughter of Mr. William HARRIES, of Acton, London. JONES - JAMES.- On the 3rd inst., at Pembroke-terrace C.M. Chapel, Cardiff, by the Rev.John ROBERTS, M.A., Evan, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas JONES, Ardwyn, Pontyates, Kidwelly, to Annie Letitia, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.G. JAMES, Avalon, Aberporth, Cardiganshire. LEWIS - MORRIS.- By special licence, on June 3rd, at Tredegarville Baptist Chapel, by the Rev. Grey GRIFFITH, Albert John LEWIS, nephew of the late L.J. LEWIS, 49, Claude-road, formerly of Cardigan, to Nancy, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. MORRIS, Crugmon, Penylan-road, Cardiff, and of St. Clears, Carmarthen. LLEWELLYN - RUTHERFORD.- At St. Theodore's Church, Port Talbot, on June 3, 1926, by the Vicar, the Rev. D. MORRIS, M.A., Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. RUTHERFORD, 24, Connaught-street, Port Talbot, to James Charles, only son of Mr. W. LLEWELLYN and the late Mrs.. LLEWELLYN, of The Grove, Aberavon. SILVER WEDDING. WHITCOMBE - JONES.- On 4th June, 1901, at Pontmorlais C.M.., Merthyr Tydfil, by the Revs. T.J. EDWARDS (Merthyr Tydfil), D. JOHNS (Merthyr Vale), and B.D. DAVIES (Gwaen-cae-Gurwen), Benjamin Morgan THOMAS, of Oaklands, Merthyr Vale, to Mary (Pollie), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. JONES, Maesydderwen, Merthyr Vale. Present address: Fronheulog, Merthyr Vale. DEATHS. BURCH.- On June 1st, at a Nursing Home at Liverpool, Mary Jane, beloved wife of Robert BURCH, Dolfawr, Cwmdu, late of Sirowy. Funeral, private, Saturday, for Cwmdu Church. EDWARDS.- June 2nd at Laugharne, Rev. E.W. EDWARDS, C.M. Minister, formerly Llandefeilog and Aberavon. Funeral Saturday, Moriah, Lougher; strictly private. N.F. ROWLAND.- On June 2, at Abertridwr House, Abertridwr, Jennet, dearly-loved widow of the late John ROWLAND. Funeral on Monday for Eglwysilan Parish Church; private. STRONG.- On June 3, at Denton House, Penarth, Lucy Anna, beloved wife of the late Robert Hedley STRONG, peacefully fell asleep, aged 85. Funeral dervice Albert-road Wesleyan Church, Monday, June 7, Two p.m. THOMAS.- On June 2, at Post Office, Troedrhiwfuwch, Octavius, the beloved husband of Annie THOMAS. Public funeral at Three p.m. for Cefn Brithdir Cemetery. YORK.- June 3rd, at 22, Wonford-street, Exeter, Polly, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. ROBERTS, of 43, Dalton-street, Cathays, Cardiff. CARR.- M. J.J. CARR and Family, Llanbradach, tender their deepest thanks to kind friends for all messages of sympathy and floral tributes received. HENTON.- The Widow and Relatives of the late Mr. Arthur HENTON, Solicitor, Bridgend, wish to thank all friends for their kind messages of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. JOHN.- The Children of the late T.D. JOHN, School House, Penygraig desire to thank friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, also floral tributes. SMITH.- The Family of the late Thos. SMITH, of 34, Tymawr-road, Llandaff North, wishes to thank all friends for their kindness shown them in their sad bereavement: also for floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. BALL.- In Loving Memory of Thomas Leslie (Sonny), who died at Clydach June 4th, 1917. - Ol and Dad. ELDRIDGE- In Memory of Will, the dearly-loved youngest son of Mr. James ELDRIDGE and the late Mrs. ELDRIDGE, of Baglan-road, Briton Ferry, died June 4th, 1924. EVANS.- In Loving Memory of my dear mother, Mary EVANS, of Carpenters' Arms, Cwmbran, Newport, Mon., who passed away June 4th, 1920.- From Maggie, Stephen, and Brynley. MAYBERRY.- In Loving and Cherished Memory of my darling and only son Russell, who passed away at Calcutta on June 4th, 1924, aged 17 years. John Patrick e

i have since found, the entry that robert found and one of the names under the same entry is james williams. john in ireland ________________________________ From: Robert Treharne Jones <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 6:00:23 Subject: Re: [MON] David Walters b. abt. 1824 m. Elizabeth b. abt. 1826 Dear Janet There is a marriage for Margaret Walters at the following reference but I couldn't find a corresponding entry for a James Williams: Year: 1875 Quarter: Apr-Jun District: Abergavenny Volume:11a Page:109 You can order certificates online at http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/ A full marriage certificate will give you: Date of marriage Place of marriage Marital status of the bride and groom whether by banns, licence or certificate Current address and occupation of the bride and groom Names and ages of the bride and groom Names and occupations of their fathers Names of witnesses Robert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Janet Hunt I am looking for any information about David and Elizabeth Walters of Monmouthshire, Wales.  Their children were: Margaret b. abt. 1847  Monmouthshire Daniel    b. abt. 1849  "                " John      b. abt. 1853  Llanover, Monmouthshire David      b. abt. 1860  Abergaverny, Monmouthshire Margaret is my gr-gr grandmother and married James Williams in Abergaverny I believe June 1875.  Does anyone know how to go about getting a copy of this marriage record and what kind of info may be on it?  ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Western Mail Thursday June 3rd 1926. WELSH WEDDINGS. The wedding took place t St. John's Church, Canton, Cardiff, on Wednesday, of Mr. Hector Ernest SHADDICK, captain of the Cardiff Cosmos A.F.C., and younger son of Captain and Mrs. W.J. SHADDICK, Malefont-street, Cardiff, to Miss Olive MESSER, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.T. MESSER, Pen-y-Peel-road, Cardiff. The bride was attired in white georgette, underlined with pink crepe de chine, and veiled with orange blossom. The bridemaids were Miss Freda SHADDICK (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Muriel MESSER (sister of the bride). The best man was Mr. Alex ARNOTT and the Groomsmen Mr. W.J. MESSER and Mr. Frank NORRIS. The Rev. John THOMAS (rector of St. John's Canton) officiated. Following a reception, Mr. and Mrs. SHADDICK left for Torquay, where the the honeymoon will be spent. Mr. Arthur EDWARDS, ex-president of the Welsh Bowling Association, and a well-known figure in Welsh legal circles, was married on Wednesday at Windsor-place Presbeyterian Church, Cardiff, to Mrs.Ethel C. HALL, of Albany-road, Cardiff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MASTERS of Weymouth. The Rev. David ANDERSON officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Arthur SECCOMBE, brother-in-law, was attired in at travelling costume. She was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur SECCOMBE, as maid of honour. Mr. W.S. EDWARDS, nephew of the bridegroom, was best man. The honeymoon is being spent in Bournemouth. Photograph Page. The wedding took place at the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Cardiff, on Tuesday of Mr. Thomas SALLIS, Penralltgoch, Boncath, Pem., to Miss Muriel Ceinwen JONES, daughter of Councillor Evan JONES, J.P., and Mrs. JONES, of Pendarren, Pengam (12 in photo no other details.- Photographer E. Donald FRASER). A photograph taken by Miss Clemence M. ACLAND, of 94, Cardiff-road, Llandaff, of a gull. Frederick Charles TAMES, Garden-street, Pengam, was at Bedwas on Wednesday committed to take his trial at the assizes on a charge of stealing a purse containing 3s.3d., and a brooch, valued together £13, the property of Maud TREASURE, of Maesycwmmer. Miss Treasure said she was walking near the mountain when she saw a man coming towards her. She became frightened, threw her purse, and shouted to him, "You can have that." The man picked up her purse and continued to follow her. Just as he was trying to seize her two men came to her assistance. James Gwilym THOMAS, Cwmfelinfach, said he chased TAMES for a distance of four miles before he caught him. He found the purse in accused's possession. Prosecuting a number of miners at Pontypool on Wednesday for making false statements for the purpose of obtaining relief, Mr. T.P. Holmes WATKINS, clerk to the guardians, pointed out that although the relief was given on loan it was still poor relief, and was recoverable by law if the recipients had the means to repay it. William ROYNON, Garndiffaith, who failed to disclose compensation of £1.8s.11d. a week,William HEENAN, Garndiffaith who did not declare compensation of 23s.9d. a week, and William EVANS, of Llanhilleth, who did not disclose 17s. a week National Health Insurance benefit, were fined 40s., or one month, and were allowed 28 days in which to find the money. Levi HARVEY, James DARE, Alfred LANE, and Arthur HOLMES, all of Llanhilleth and William JONES, and Rees MORGAN, of Abersychan, were each fined 20s. or fourteen days. In the last mentioned cases the defendants declared they had nothing whereas they were receiving a National Hesalth Insurance. The spectacle of a horse mounted on a two-seater motor-car was witnessed in Corn-street, Newport, on Wednesday. A Great Western Railway lorry, with a load of two-and-a-half tons, mounted the pavement and the horse was forced down the gradient. It crashed into a motor-car, which was pushed on a few yards and then stopped. Urged on by the pressure from behind, the horse leapt over the back of the car, and landed right on top of the vehicle. The body of the car was badly dented and the hood and windscreen was smashed. The horse sustained many cuts. Leonard H. JONES, Penarth, was fined £1. at Penarth on Wednesday for dangerous driving and cautioned for failing to exhibit his road fund licence. Mr. F.J.L. GRIBBLE defended. Ralph MARTIN, railway clerk, Cadoxton, was fined £5. or a month at Cardiff on Wednesday for fast driving in Newport-road. Jacob JACOBS, chauffeur to Mr. Henry SINCLAIR, of Maesteg, was fined 20s. at Cardiff on Wednesday for disobeying a police signal in Cathedral-road on April 18. Beatrice PRITCHARD 24, of Bryn-road, Gowertyon, was ordered to pay the costs at Swansea on Wednesday for driving a motor-cycle without a licence. There was a collision on Wednesday morning in Cathays at the point at which Dalton-street abuts into Crwys-road. A motor-lorry berlonging to the Welsh Bakery Supply, Cardiff, and being driven along Dalton-street by Arthur BATER 23, of 69, Lisvane-street, Cathays, skidded and crashed into a tramcar.  BATER sustained severe head wounds, and after treatment was taken home. John Patrick.

Western Mail Thursday June 3rd 1926. "Suicide whilst in a state of extreme despondency due to long physical suffering" was the verdict recorded by Mr. W.Lyndon MOORE, J.P., D.L., coroner for Newport, at the inquest on Wednesday on Lavinia Georgina CLAYTON 26, of 33, Mill-parade, who died at Wooloston House Infirmary on Monday. On the previous day the woman was found lying on the roadside at Malpas in a serious condition suffering from the effects of oxalic acid poisoning. Subsequent to an attack of erysipelas three years ago, she had never regained her strength. She suffered from fainting fits and partial blindness, and complained of pains in her head. The Cardiff coroner (Dr. R.J. SMITH) inquired on Wednesday into the death of Elvira Anne HAMMOND 28, wife of Mr. Stanley Ewart HAMMOND, of Neverne, Caerphilly-road, who was found on Tuesday poisoned by gas. The husband said he had been married twelve months. His wife had been depressed but without reason, for a few weeks, and had been medically attended. She was in bed on Tuesday morning, and witness took her up a cup of tea before he went to business at 8.45. He saw no change then in her condition. She complained of her nerves. When he returned at midday to lunch he found her lying on the kitchen floor, her head close to the gas oven, and the gas on. He turned the gas off, dragged her away, and tried artificial respiration unsuccessfully as well as sending for a doctor. Dr. Henry JOYCE, of Rhiwbina, said Mrs. HAMMOND had had nervous dyspepsia, for which he had presribed. She saw him on Tuesday morning and complained of being depressed. The Coroner recorded recorded a verdict of "Suicide whilst of unsound mind." Mr.. William THOMAS, precentor of Hermon Baptist Church, Fishguard, one of the largest churches in Wales, is leaving the town to take up a post in Cardiff. He has also rendered useful service in the town as a member of the local council, of which he was chairman one year, as a magistrate, and musical adjudicator. The death took place on Wednesday of Mr. Edward Thomas RATCLIFFE, Moy-road, Cardiff. Mr. RATCLIFFE was the first secretary of the South Wales Federation of Dairymen's Association, holding office from 1915 till 1924, and secretary of the Cardiff Dairymen's Association almost since it was founded twenty years ago. Mr. RATCLIFFE, who was 64 years of age, leaves two married daughters. The funeral of Dr. John Davey ALEXANDER took place on Wednesday at Newton Churchyard, Porthcawl. The rector, the Rev. T. Holmes MORGAN, officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. ALEXANDER (widow), Mr. and Mrs. H.E. BELL, Mr. and Mrs. W. PHILLIPS, Mr. and Mrs. S. PHILLIPS, Mr. and Mrs. T.S. SUTTON (sons-in-law and daughters), Mr. C. PHILLIPS, Mr. D PHILLIPS, and Capt. CAMPBELL-BROWN, of Newport. Among the general public were his Honour Judge and Mrs. Rowland ROWLANDS, Drs. PEARSON and HARTLAND, and Messrs. W. POWELL-DAVID, W.M. THOMAS, A.H. DEER, GREEN, Aneurin JONES, Romilly BEVAN, G.E. BLUNDELL, Mr.and Mrs. Wyndham JENKINS and Leslie JENKINS, Councillors R.S. HAYES, C. BRAGG, J.M. WALTERS, and others. The funeral took place at Newport on Wednesday of Mr. John BARRY, ex-superintendent of the Monmouthshire Constabularly, who since his retirement had lived at Usk. The Rev. Edwin MORGAN, M.A., vicar of Usk,conducted a service at Mr. BARRY'S home at Usk, and subsequently the cortege was met by a bodyguard at the Newport Cenotaph. Supt. J. RICHARDS was in charge of the Monmouthshire Police, and the borough police were under Deputy Chief-constable W.H.. ROBINSON. The Chief-constable of Monmouthshire (Mr. V. BOSANQUET), Deputy Chief-constable JONES, Mr. William LEWIS, J.P., and Mr. B. FRANCIS, J.P., were also present. Mrs Annie GABE, of Porth-y-Castell, Barry, widow of Mr. William GABE, mining engineer, of Merthyr Tydfil, who died on Sunday morning at her Barry home at the age of 79 years, was buried on Wednesday in Cefn Cemetery, Merthyr Tydfil. The Rev. J.A. MORRIS, pastor of the Market-square Congregational Church, Merthyr, officiated. The chief mourners were Mr. J. Percival GABE (son), Barry; Mr. Lionel WOODMAN (grandson), Pontardulais; Dr. M. Pearson GABE (nephew), Merthyr Tydfil; Mr. F.J. WOODMAN (son-in-law), Penylan, Cardiff; and Mr. D.H. DAVIES (son-in-law), Neath.- Floral tributes were received from:- Mr. and Mrs. F. J. WOODMAN, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. D.H. DAVIES, Neath; Mr. and Mrs. J.P. GABE, Barry; Miss WOODMAN and Miss LEWIS, Cardiff; Misses Rhoda, Ethel and Elsie WILLIAMS, Barry; Mr. and Mrs. BERRY-JONES, Bath; Mrs. SNOOK, Penylan, Cardiff; Mrs. GAEN, Penylan, Cardiff; Mrs. SEYMOUR and Family, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Harry DALE, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. George WILLIAMS, Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley CADOGAN, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs.. J. RICHINGS, Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Dudley MORSE, Swansea; Miss HARRIS and Family, Plasturton-gardens, Cardiff; Nurse DAVIES, Cardiff, and Miss Gladys JONES. The funeral of Mr. Arthur Harold FELTON 48, took place at Christchurch, Cemetery, Newport, on Wednesday, the Rev. D.E. Llewellyn JONES, rural dean, officiated. The chief mourners were Mr. N.C. FELTON (son), Capt.C..B. FELTON (brother), and Mr. William ROWE and Mr. F.W. SHEPHERD (brothers-in-law). Those present included representatives of the various branches of the corporation works and the Riverside Tennis Club, of which Mr. FELTON  was a member. Vaughan MILES, aged four years, 162, Colum-road, Cardiff, was on Wednesday knocked down by a motor-car, and was convoyed to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary suffering from fractures of both legs and other injuries. John Patrick

In 1911 my grandmother is living at no. 5 Waters Cottages, Stow Passage, Stow Hill. I think that this area eventually became swallowed up by St. Woollos hospital grounds but I wonder if anybody can confirm this for me please? Also, can anybody pinpoint exactly where Waters Cottages, Stow Passage used to be please? Thank you for any help. Sue

Western Mail Thursday June 3rd 1926. Councillor J. DOWNEY, J.P., Brynmawr, has been appointed vice-chairman of the board of management of Quakers Yard Truant School. Councillor DOWNEY was the first Labour man appointed a justice of the peace for Breconshire. Professor Joseph JONES, Brecon, and Councillor DOWNEY are the two representatives of Breconshire on the board of management of the truant school. Nominations were received on Wednesday for the vacancy in the Tredegar Ward of Newport, caused by the death of Councillor Edward DAVIES, J.P., The two candidates are:- Thomas DAVIES, Greenfield, Capel-crescent, Newport, railway supervisor, Liberal. John King PRICE, 37, Courtybella-terrace, Newport, docker, Labour. (Polling takes place on Thursday June 10th). SWANSEA EISTEDDFOD. Mr. D. Clydach THOMAS reported at a meeting of the executive of the Swansea National Eisteddfod committee on Wednesday evening that sixteen companies had been tested for the dramatic competition-ten adults and six children's companies-and the finalists selected for the performance at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, were Aberavon and Pontrhydyfen, and three juvenile companies, Llangennech, Rhymney and Dowlais. Following the death of Mr. FOLLAND, who had been appointed one of the presidents of the eisteddfod, Mrs. FOLLAND, his widow, was appointed to take his place. Presidents for three miscellaneous evening concerts were elected- Admiral HENEAGE-VIVIEN, Mr. David WILLIAMS, M.P., and an American, Mrs. E.S. GRIFFITHS, who it is stated, had given 5,000 dollars to defray the expenses of the Cleveland choir coming to Swansea Eisteddfod. "We don't consider this case serious enough to call for a conviction, nor do we  think it was fair  to the defendant to keep the matter back for twelve days, as such a course did not give him a chance to defend himself," commented the Stipendiary (Mr. R.A. GRIFFITH) at Aberdare on Wednesdasy in dismissing a summons for alleged dangerous driving against Albert JOHN, grocer and draper, of Tower Stores, Trebanos, near Swansea. Mr. T. Marchant HARRIS (Messrs. HARRIS and JONES, solicitors, Aberdare) defended. Inspector POOLMAN said defendant travelled at nineteen miles an hour, and cut in between two stationary cars and three travelling motor-cars without issuing any warning of its approach. In cross-examination, the inspector said he could not account for the fact that the defendant was not interviewed about the matter until twelve days later. Harry RICHARDS 24, and Frederick WATERS 29, two Cardiff men appeared before the city magistrates on Wednesday on a charge of having broken and entered the dwelling-house of Sam WEIN and stolen a quantity of silver wine cups, a silver basket, a pair of silver candlesticks, and other silver articles, and £10. in notes. They were arrested at Bristol. Mr. Barnett JANNER, who appeared to prosecute asked for a remand until Tuesday next as there were other matters to be investigated. Prisoners were remanded, bail being allowed, themselves in £20. each and sureties of £20 or two of £10 each. That he had worried a great deal about the strike , although it did not affect him, was one of the reasons given at the inquest on Wednesday for the action of Thomas HIBBERT 77, an old-age pensioner, of Griffithstown, who was found hanging from a hook in the cellar of his house. He had no domestic or financial worries. Mr. D.J. TREASURE recorded a verdict of "Suicide while of unsound mind." Mr. Gordon AYLESBURY 22, who resided with his parents in Penarth-road, Cardiff, died with tragic suddeness on Wednesday evening in St. Samson's Church, Grangetown. A chorister at the church, he had arrived to take part in a choir practice and was making his way towards the altar when he experienced a seizure and expired before medical assistance could be summoned. Mr. AYLESBURY'S sister had been married in the same church the previous day. Lilian Rebecca JONES 26, wife of William JONES, a collier, of Fitzroy-street, Brynmawr, was found dead in a street near her home early on Wednesdsay morning in tragic circumstances. Her husband left her at about eleven o'clock on the previous night to gather coal on the mountain side. Thomas HUGHES, a neighbour, who discvovered the woman, summoned the police, and Police-constable BENDLE ascertained that she was dead. A subsequent medical examination led, it is alleged, to the police discovering poison in the woman's bedroom. During the last two days Llanelly householders have been much surprised to find anthracite coal hawked around from a three-ton lorry. Behind the phenomenon is the story of the remarkable stroke of luck which has befallen four Newport brothers named LIPPIETT. Eight months ago , these Newportians, all working miners, speculated in a mine. A Cardiff syndicate had been prospecting for some time before that at Llanon, near Llanelly. The syndicate however, tired of the task and abandoned the pit. Then one of the brothers LIPPIETT, one of whom is W. LIPPIETT, well-known formerly as a Newport Rugby player, stepped into the breach and took over the management and control of the pit of the Llanon Collieries Company (Ltd). The strike came along and the few casual helpers they had employed left; but the four brothers continued their search. This week the brothers LIPPIETT have struck a rich vein of anthracite coal. They apparently thought the best way of disposing of their coal was to become their own merchants. Hence the appearance of a lorry-load of anthracite coal selling at 2s.3d. a cwt, in the streets of Llanelly. John Patrick