Western Mail Friday May 21st 1926. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned at the inquest on the two victims of the Old Level disaster at Pantygog on Tuesday, Herbert JONES and Cyril JONES, brothers, of Pantygog. The two men were buried under a fall of rock under the Old Level at Pantygog while obtaining coal for the purpose of the soup kitchens which are being run in connection with the feeding of the miners' children. An audacious but unsuccessful attempt to rifle the pockets of Mr. Trevor JONES, J.P., of Radyr, a Cardiff Docksman, was made at the General Railway Station, Cardiff, on Thursday afternoon. Mr. JONES had just alighted from the 3.15 train from London and was engaged in conversation with his son and the Rev. Canon JONES-POWELL, when he felt someone tugging at his coat. Turning round sharply he found a man had his hand in his pocket. The man bolted, chased by Mr, JONES'S son. A railway ticket collector joined in the pursuit, and an arrest was made in the station approach. The sequel will be heard before the magistrates this (Friday) morning. An ambulance competition for the Ince Challenge Shield will be held at the Methodist Schoolroom, Somerset-street, Abertillery, on Whit-Tuesday, May 25. Monday, May, 24, is the last day for entries to be received. The present holders of the shield are the Ffaldau Institute and Garw Team. Full particulars may be obtained from Mr. A.O. GIBBS, 1. Victoria-street, Blaenau Gwent, Abertillery. According to a report prepared for the Glamorgan Agricultural Committee on egg-laying tests for 1925-26, J. JOSHUA, Tondu (Rhode Island Reds), led with 2,304, and L. DAVIES, Morriston (White Wyandotte), was second with 1,989. Other results were:- R.J. EVANS, Abertridwr (R.I.R.), 1,981, and Mrs. JENNER, Wenvoe (White Wyandotte), 1,958. For single birds in the heavy breed White Wyandottes were easily first. In the test for light breeds HOWELL and PHILLIPS, Barry (White Leghorn), led with 2,960. Two well-dressed visitors called on Mr. Henry BENNETT, tobacconist, of 49, and 50, Adam-street, Cardiff, on Wednesday evening, when he was alone in his shop, and informed him that boys were carving their names on the woodwork outside his premises. Mr. BENNETT was going outside, when, turning back sharply, he caught one man in the act of emptying the cash from the till. The other stranger made a dash for the door, but Mr. BENNETT seized him and shouted for help, whereupon the second intruder leapt over the counter and bolted. A fierce struggle ensued between his companion and Mr. BENNETT, but when civilians appeared on the scene the suspect surrended. A sequel was heard in the magistrates' court on Thursday when Ernest MAKINSON 24,, said to be a Londoner, was remanded in custody charged with being found on enclosed premises and attempting to steal £2. the money of William Henry BENNETT, and further with assault. A hue and a cry was raised in Cathays when a daring daylight robbery was effected at Gabalfa Villa, Allensbrook-road, the residence of Mr. Andrew DAVIES, dairyman. The intruders gained entry by forcing the lock of the rear door. They had evidently kept the premises under observation, for although Mrs. DAVIES, and Miss Margaret DAVIES, were upstairs at the time the theives confined their activities to the basement, purloining a large sum of money, incvluding trade takings from a drawer in the sitting-room and a rental book. Hearing a slight noise below, Mrs. DAVIES, descended, and found her rooms in a state of great disorder, drawers having been ransacked and contents strewn about. Miss Margaret DAVIES, declares that she was just in time to perceive two figures dive into Heath Wood, which lies behind the house. Neighbours joined her in a search for the men, but they made good their escape. Early arrests are, however, expected. Percy LAWRENCE, clothier and boot dealer, of Monnow-street, Monmouth, was committed for trial at the assizes from the local court on Thursday on a charge of driving a motor-car in a wanton manner and causing bodily injury to Albert Stanley REES, an electrical engineer, of Pontypool-road. Further charges against defendant were of being drunk when driving a motor-car and also of driving in a manner dangerous to the public. The offences were alleged to have been committed between Monmouth and Raglan on the night of April 6. Mr. Gibson HARRIS, solicitor, of Brynmawr, defended, and thge chairman of the magistrates was Mr. F.R. BOSANQUET, K.C. Relating to the charge of driving in a dangerous manner Albert S. REES said that he was about 21/4 miles from Raglan and was following another car when defendant swerved across the road. In trying to avoid a head-on collision witness swerved out, but struck the defendant's car. His motor-cycle combination was smashed and he was injured. He was of the opinion that defendant was under the influence of drink. Police-constable MEEDS said defendant denied that he was drunk. Police-sergeant CAINES said that when charged at the police-station defendant denied being drunk or driving in a manner dangerous to the public. Dr. LANGDON, of Raglan, who examined defendant at the police-station, was of opinion that LAWRENCE was under the influence of drink and not in a fit state to drive a car. Mr. HARRIS: What tests did you make ? Dr. LANGDON: I have a dozen tests put down in my book. You can have them if you like. REES, recalled, said he had been medically attended, but had not been in hospital. He was not able to work for three weeks. LAWRENCE, who pleaded "Not guilty," reserved his defence. He was allowed bail. The funeral took place at Newport on Thursday of Mrs. Ellen BREWER, widow of the late Mr. Richard BREWER, Padstow, Cornwall, who died at St. Enodoc, Glasllwch, Newport, at the age of 91 years. The Rev. Evan ROWLAND officiated. The chief mourners were Mr. H.G. BARTER (son-in-law) and Mr. H.V. BARTER (grandson), and among those present at the graveside were Mr. T.H. HOWELL. jnr. Mr. George JORDAN, Mr. H. JONES, and Mr. T. LAUGHTON. Mr. W.G. JAMES, J.P. C.C., of Llysyronen, Fishguard, who died last Thursday, aged 75, was buried at Jordanston Parish Churchyard, near Fishguard, amid signs of general mourning. Mr. JAMES, who was a cousin of Mr. D. Loyd GEORGE, had held over a dozen public appointments, and was vice-chairman of the Mathry Court of Magistrates. At Jordanston Churchyard, are buried several of Mr. Lloyd GEORGE'S ancestors, including his father. John Patrick

These VAUGHAN'S are cousins, but I am really interested if there are any potential links with other family members... Hannah LEWIS (1839 llangattock - 1905 merthyr tydfil her parents were Isaac and Hannah LEWIS) m John VAUGHAN (1849 RAD - 1924 in merthyr tydfil). The LEWIS family was previously from Llanwenarth, Llangattock, and nearby villages Their Children: Sydney John Lewis VAUGHAN (? - 1941) m Marie WOOD (? - 1941) of Ebbw Vale DM Stanley VAUGHAN Margaret VAUGHAN m Br? EDWARDS Sydney VAUGHAN's family: Charles (lived in bridgend), John, Thomas, Mary Margaret's Family: Leighton, Neville, Rowland, Mary, Howell Sorry for any cross posts anyone receives. Regards, Garth Walter

Western Mail Friday May 21st 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. HUNTER.- On May 14th, at Johannesburg, to Mr. and Mrs. William HUNTER, of St. Fagan's, a daughter. JONES.- May 19th, at Maesyrhaf, Tylorstown, to Mr. and Mrs. W.M. JONES, (nee Margaret H. DAVIES), a daughter. MARRIAGES. BASSETT - DAVIES.- On May 20th, at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Pontypridd, by the Rev. D.L. MILLWARD, May DAVIES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David DAVIES, Fernside, Treforest, to Lucas BASSETT. London, late of Treforest, son of Mrs. G. BASSETT, Rhydyfelin. COVENTRY-GAZE.- On May 20th, at St.David's Presbyterian Church, Pontypridd, by the Rev. J. Lewis JENKINS (Liverpool), William George, second son of Mr. and Mrs James COVENTRY, of Sparkhill, Birmingham, to Enid H. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAZE, Taff-street, Pontypridd. GOLDEN WEDDING. HAWKES - GREGORY.- On the 21st. May 1876, at the Church of St. John, Canton, Cardiff, by the Rector, the late Rev. Vincent SAULEZ, Henry Blake HAWKES to Emma Louisa GREGORY. Present address: Lily Brook, Gibbs-road, Newport. DEATHS. ANDREWS.- On May 19th, suddenly, at 4, Canning-street, Cwm, Margaret, dearly-beloved wife of John ANDREWS. Funeral private. BENNETT.- On the 19th inst., at 91, Newport-road, Cardiff, Samuel BENNETT, J.P., dearly-beloved husband of Jenny BENNETT, in his 78th year.- Deeply mourned by his loving family.- Funeral Saturday; service at Roath-road Wesleyan Church 10.30 a.m.; G. O. DAVIES-REES.- May 20th, at Dyffryn Vicarage, Neath, Mary, the beloved mother of A.R. DAVIES, vicar of Dyffryn. Interment Cwmavon Parish Churchyard Saturday 3.30; private. DAVIES.- On Thursday, May 20th, at Llwydarth Villa, Maesteg, David DAVIES, aged 84 years. Public funeral on Monday at 3.30 for Llangonoyd. EVANS.- On May 19th, at 19, Jackson's-lane, Highgate, N., Emily Jane EVANS, late of Ryder-street, Canton. JONES.- On May 19th, at 13, Cwmdonkin-terrace, Swansea, Margaret, widow of the late Rev. J.H. JONES, Ton Pentre. Funeral Saturday leaving Swansea by road at Twelve o'clock for Pant. Dowlais, arriving about 2.30 p.m. N.F. PHILLIPS.- May 18th, at 9, Stuart-street, Treorchy, Evan PHILLIPS, beloved husband of the late Mary PHILLIPS. Funeral Saturday, 1.45 p.m., Treorchy Cemetery. POWELL.- On May 19, at the residence of his mother, 73, Glyn-terrace, Tredegar, Thomas Charles POWELL. Funeral Saturday; strictly private. ROGERS.- On 20th inst., at 17, Brynmill-crescent, Swansea, Arthur Lewis (Archie), beloved second son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. ROGERS. Private funeral leaving house Twelve Noon Saturday Oystermouth Cemetery. THOMAS.- On Wednesday (by drowning), Leslie Dorrien, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert T. THOMAS, Cemetery-road, Treorchy. Funeral from 28, Dumfries-street, Tuesday, 4.15, Treorchy Cemetery;  G.O. THOMAS.- On May 19th, William Rhys THOMAS, 69, Mansel-street, Swansea, aged 66 years. Funeral Bethel Cemetery, Sketty, Saturday, 22nd inst., at Eleven a.m.;  G.O. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. EDWARDS.- Mr. W.J. EDWARDS and Family, of 17, Wyndham-street, Bridgend, desire to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their kindness and letters of sympathy, also for beautiful floral tributes received. IN MEMORIAM. EVANS.- In Ever-loving Memory of our darling daughter, Rachel Margaret, who died May 21st, 1919, in her 21st year; also our darling daughter, Gwenllian Mary, who died December 1st. 1917, in her ninth year, the dearly-beloved and only children of ex-Police-sergeant Henry and Mrs. EVANS, Abercynon.- Thy will be done. JOSHUA.- In Loving Memory of our beloved Father, who passed away May 21st, 1925. Beatrice and Jack.-At rest. OWEN.- In Loving Memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Oscar OWEN, who died 21st of May, 1925. John Patrick

Hi John These are great newspaper postings. Is a searchable version of the paper available on the web? Frances Parker Australia -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J GRIFFITHS Sent: Sunday, 10 January 2010 3:19 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: [MON] News Items APRIL 1st to APRIL 30th 1926. Number Two-Hundredeighteen. Western Mail Thursday May 20th 1926. The annual meeting of the Bridgend Cymmrodorioin Society was held at Bridgend on Wednesday. Canon D. PHILLIPS presiding. Mr. E.T. OWEN was unanimously elected president, Mr. J.G. JENKINS treasurer, and Mr. Stephen JONES, secretary. On behalf of Mr. Gomer RICHARDS, the retiring president, Canon D. PHILLIPS was presented with an old Welsh book and an essasy on instrumental music by John THOMAS (Pencerdd Gwalia). The Canton and Ely (Cardiff) Canine Society held their most successful championship show in its history in the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday. The Western Mail Cup for the best exhibit of the day was awarded to a Sealyham, Ch. Felcourt Swell, owned by Mr. Gwyn JONES, of Briton Ferry. Mrs. C.M. LEWCOCK, a Labour member of the Newport Town Council, made a strong protest at a meeting of the public libraries committee against the refusal of the Newport Emergency Committee to place copies of the "British Worker" in the public reading rooms during the general strike. The committee decided to purchase copies of the paper, and file them with copies of the "British Gazette." Dorian THOMAS,7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert THOMAS, 13, Cemetery-road, Treorky, was drowned whilst playing near the feeder of the Abergorky Washery. On hearing cries for help two young men, Joe WILLIAMS, Glynrhondda-street, and Joe DAVIES, Ynyswen-road, jumped into the feeder fully dressed, but both men failed in their first attempt. On the second attempt WILLIAMS succeeded in bringing the boy to the surface. After an hour's artificial respiration, rendered by Sergeant JONES, (Abergorky), Dr, BUCKLEY, an ambulance men of Treorky, life was found to be extinct. Mr. D.J. TREASURE held an inquest at Pontypool on Wednesday on David HARRIS 53, colliery labourer, of Garndiffaith, who died following a fall of 22 feet from a tramline coonecting a tip with a stone crusher at Garndiffaith. Recording a verdict of "Death due to shock and long exposure due to a fall from the bridge," the Coroner said that if the owners countenanced people using the bridge they should protect them by placing a rail of some description along the edges of it. Otherwise, iut was their duty to prosecute trespassers. Where to buy the Western Mail. BARRY ISLAND. T. GREY, Plymouth-street. Mrs. HARVARD, 5, Triangle. J. RICKETTS, 59, Phylliss-street. PENDINE. W.L. MATHAIS, Post Office. PORTEYNON. Mrs. E. JENKINS, Brook Cottage. RHOSSILLY. Mrs. J. RICHARDS, Newsagent. SAUNDERSFOOT. T.H. DAVIES, Evelyn Restaurant. SOUTHERNDOWN. William HARRY, Sea View. Miss Lottie WAKELIN, L.R.A.M., and her pupils gave a delightful evening of music to the patients and staff at the Talygarn miners' Convalescent Home, Pontyclun, on Wednesday night. Auntie BRONWEN, of the Cardiff Wireless Studio, contributed some pleasing items. Mr. Martin DIENVENU presided. John Patrick ------------------------------- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.131/2608 - Release Date: 01/09/10 06:35:00

Western Mail Thursday May 20th 1926. The annual meeting of the Bridgend Cymmrodorioin Society was held at Bridgend on Wednesday. Canon D. PHILLIPS presiding. Mr. E.T. OWEN was unanimously elected president, Mr. J.G. JENKINS treasurer, and Mr. Stephen JONES, secretary. On behalf of Mr. Gomer RICHARDS, the retiring president, Canon D. PHILLIPS was presented with an old Welsh book and an essasy on instrumental music by John THOMAS (Pencerdd Gwalia). The Canton and Ely (Cardiff) Canine Society held their most successful championship show in its history in the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday. The Western Mail Cup for the best exhibit of the day was awarded to a Sealyham, Ch. Felcourt Swell, owned by Mr. Gwyn JONES, of Briton Ferry. Mrs. C.M. LEWCOCK, a Labour member of the Newport Town Council, made a strong protest at a meeting of the public libraries committee against the refusal of the Newport Emergency Committee to place copies of the "British Worker" in the public reading rooms during the general strike. The committee decided to purchase copies of the paper, and file them with copies of the "British Gazette." Dorian THOMAS,7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert THOMAS, 13, Cemetery-road, Treorky, was drowned whilst playing near the feeder of the Abergorky Washery. On hearing cries for help two young men, Joe WILLIAMS, Glynrhondda-street, and Joe DAVIES, Ynyswen-road, jumped into the feeder fully dressed, but both men failed in their first attempt. On the second attempt WILLIAMS succeeded in bringing the boy to the surface. After an hour's artificial respiration, rendered by Sergeant JONES, (Abergorky), Dr, BUCKLEY, an ambulance men of Treorky, life was found to be extinct. Mr. D.J. TREASURE held an inquest at Pontypool on Wednesday on David HARRIS 53, colliery labourer, of Garndiffaith, who died following a fall of 22 feet from a tramline coonecting a tip with a stone crusher at Garndiffaith. Recording a verdict of "Death due to shock and long exposure due to a fall from the bridge," the Coroner said that if the owners countenanced people using the bridge they should protect them by placing a rail of some description along the edges of it. Otherwise, iut was their duty to prosecute trespassers. Where to buy the Western Mail. BARRY ISLAND. T. GREY, Plymouth-street. Mrs. HARVARD, 5, Triangle. J. RICKETTS, 59, Phylliss-street. PENDINE. W.L. MATHAIS, Post Office. PORTEYNON. Mrs. E. JENKINS, Brook Cottage. RHOSSILLY. Mrs. J. RICHARDS, Newsagent. SAUNDERSFOOT. T.H. DAVIES, Evelyn Restaurant. SOUTHERNDOWN. William HARRY, Sea View. Miss Lottie WAKELIN, L.R.A.M., and her pupils gave a delightful evening of music to the patients and staff at the Talygarn miners' Convalescent Home, Pontyclun, on Wednesday night. Auntie BRONWEN, of the Cardiff Wireless Studio, contributed some pleasing items. Mr. Martin DIENVENU presided. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday May 20th 1926. The death occurred on Wednesdsy of Mr. Sam BENNETT, J.P., of Melrose, Newport-road, one of Cardiff's best known citizens. He was 77 years of age, and in his earlier career was an official of the Taff Vale Railway Company. He afterwards became a director of a transport company trading across the Bristol Channel, but he had lived in retirement from business for several years. His time and energies were latterly spent in promoting religious organisations of the Wesleyan body and as a local preacher and for many years he had been in practical charge of the Cyfarthfa-street mission. He was an adherent of Roath-road Wesleyan Church. A Liberal in politics, Mr. BENNETT, was a platform speaker of admirable quality, free from ultra-partisan colour and unfairness to political opponents. He was a welcome figure in all circles, and his selection as a magistrate a few years ago met with general approval. He leaves one son and three daughters. Mr. D. WARD, postmaster of Gowerton, Swansea, died on Wednesday at the age of 75 years. He had been ailing for a few weeks, but until recently had been particularly active and able to attend his duties. Mr. WARD, had been postmaster at Gowerton for over 30 years. He was vice-chairman of the Gowerton Conservative Club, and was one of the pioneers of the Gowerton Cricket Club and Lawn Tennis Club. He is survived by a widow and a grown-up family. One of the oldest inhabitants of Gwaelodygarth, Taff's Well, has died in the person of Mrs. Mary CHRISTOPHER, of Llwyn On House, Gwaelodygarth, at the age of 92. She had always enjoyed the best of health up to within fourteen days of the end. Her husband predeceased her eighteen years ago. A native of Pembrokeshire, she came to the locality to work as a servant maid at an early age and had lived in Gwaelodygarth ever since her marriage nearly 65 years ago. She retained her faculties to the last, her eyesight in particular being exceedingly good. A raconteur of exceptional abilities, she could relate anecdotes with amusing and humorous mimicry. She was devotedly attatched to Horeb and Bethlehem churches at Pentyrch and Gwaelodygarth respectively. She leaves no children alive, but there are five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral takes place to-morrow (Friday) at Horeb, Pentyrch, burialground. The funeral of Mr. Arthur Campbell FOWLER, J.P., of Ash Grove, Pontypool, head of the firm of Messrs. Edwin FOWLER and Son, drapers, &., of Pontypool and Crumlin, took place on Wednesday at Trevithin, where the body was deposited in the family vault. The service was conducted by the Revs. D.E. ROBERTS, M.A., R.D. (vicar of Trevithin), Edward MORGAN, M.A., R.D. (vicar of Usk and formerly of Trevithin), and G. GOWER (vicar of St.Jame's Pontypool). The chief mourners were:- Dr. BROWN, Birmingham (brother-in-law), Messrs. Clifford HOSKINS, Bristol, and C. WILKINSON, Cardiff (cousins), A.E. BOWEN (solicitor), B. DAVIES, T.R. EVANS, W.S. MYERS, C. HILLIER,  and J. JONES, Crumlin (manager). The hearse was met at the church by a contingent of the Pontypool and Pontnewynydd branches of the British Legion. (Others present alas to numerous recall.) J.P. A month after celebrating the diamond jubilee of her wedding Mrs Ann COPP, of 87, Broadway, Cardiff, was buried in the Cardiff Cemetery on Wednesday. There was a memorial service at Broadway Wesleyan Church, of which Mrs. COPP had been a member since her arrival in Cardiff over fifty years ago. The minister (the Rev. Clement W. HARPUR) officiated both here and at the graveside. Among the family mourners were Mr. Isaac COPP (widower), Mrs. Augustus HAYES, (daughter), Mrs. FISHER, Gabalfa, Miss Beatrice COPP, and Mrs DAVIES, Brook-street, Cardiff (daughters), and Messrs. Bert, Wallace, and Ernie COPP (sons). The funeral took place at St. Bride's-super-Ely on Wednesday of Mr. George CHIVERS, 18, Egerton-street, Canton, Cardiff, employed on the estate of Mr. John CORY. He was an active figure in the social and church life at St. Bride's-super-Ely, working particularly hard for the welfare of the local football club of which he was secretary. The Rev. D. JENKINS, officiated. The funeral of Mrs. D.J. EDWARDS, wife of Mr. D.J. EDWARDS, Wyndham-street, Bridgend took place at Bridgend Cemetery, on Wednesday, before a large attendance. The officiating ministers were the Rev. J. LLEWELLYN (Hermon), the Rev. John HUGHES, M.A., the Rev.E.K. JONES, and the Rev. D.T. JONES. The principal mourners were : Mr. W. J. EDWARDS,(husband), Messrs. Llewellyn and Glyn EDWARDS, (sons), ex-councillor John LLEWELLYN (father), Mr. John EDWARDS, (father-in-law), Messrs. E.T. LLEWELLYN and W. J. LLEWELLYN, (brothers), Messrs. J.H. JOHN, Daniel LEWIS, and J.S. GRIFFITHS, the Rev. H. BOWEN (Nantyffyllon), Messrs. Dewi LEWIS, Llewellyn JOHN, and Willie LEWIS. Among the general public were Messrs. J.G. JENKINS, Michael DAVIES, J. LEWIS, J.G. LOVELUCK, A.J. BEECHER, T.J. LOVELUCK, Canon D. PHILLIPS, and Messrs. W. PEARCE, H. COOK. There was a large attendance at the funeral of Miss Jane DAVIES, of Eversleigh, Ffairfach, Llandilo, at Golden Grove Church. The Ven. Archdeacon Robert WILLIAMS, Llandilo, conducted a service at the house, and at Golden Grove Church, the Rev. J. JONES, vicar of Golden Grove, Archdeacon WILLIAMS, and Canon B. Parry GRIFFITHS, Carmarthen, officiated. The chief mourners were Mr. W. DAVIES and Myrddinn DAVIES, (brother and nephew), Miss A. DAVIES, (sister) Mr. and Mrs. Isaac W. THOMAS (sister and brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Tom DAVIES, (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. Matt DAVIES, (brother), and Mr. and Mrs. Tudor DAVIES, (brother and sister-in-law). John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday May30th 1926. "I saw that the man was muddy and the bicycle was not, so I thought they had not been aquainted long and informed the police," said Howard COWMEADOW, a cycle dealer, of Cardiff-road, Newport, when giving evidence at Newport County Police-court on Wednesday against Robert ANDERSON, of no fixed abode, who was charged with having stolen a bicycle, the property of Frederick Francis HULBERT, of Coedkernew. Mr. A.M. PILLINER (one of the magistrates): Was Sherlock HOLMES a relative of yours?- Witness: It did not need a Sherlock HOLMES to catch him. Prisoner was further charged with having stolen a coat, vest, and wallet, the property of Humphrey WATKINS, a labourer, on the same day. He was stated to be wearing the stolen property in court. In reply to the bench, prisoner said he tramped from Scotland in search of work, and found a job on the Cardiff road improvement scheme. He had a row with the "ganger," and threw up his job. Superintendent RICHARDS said the employer was willing to take defendant back, and in the circumstances the bench decided to deal leniently with him by binding him over for twelve months. Two young Welshmen arrested in connection with the theft of a motor-car at Keynsham, Somerset, on Monday made a brief appearance at a special court at Keynsham on Wednesday morning. The defendants are Arthur SMITH, (18) of Graig, Pontypridd, and Rhys THOMAS, (18) of Cilfynydd, Pontypridd. Superintendent FORD said the prisoners were charged with stealing a Morris Oxford motor-car, valued £200, together with seven gallons of petrol, valued at 12s.; a rug 15s., a fishing rod, 10s.6d. and a Kodak camera, £2.2s., the property of Dr. Charles HARRISON, of Keynsham. When prisoners were brought to Keynsham and jointly charged with the theft of the car THOMAS replied: "We told them at the other police-station what we intended to do-to leave the car about four miles out of London and walk in for work." SMITH had nothing to say. Seargent JEANS stated that the two prisoners called at the police-station at 11.35 on Monday morning and asked if food was supplied there. Prisoners were remanded in Horefield Prison until May 28. Where to buy the WESTERN MAIL in MUMBLES. Mrs. JOHN, Newton-road. Mr. TUCKER, The Dunns. Mr. BANFIELD, Station Approach, and Main-road Oystermouth. Mrs. Ann ORRIN, Post-office, Oystermouth. Mrs. FORD, The Parade, Southend. Mr. STEDDIFORD, Queen's-road. Mr. THOMAS, Oystermouth. Mrs. CEATON, The Parade. Mr. WILLIAMS, Blackpill. PORTHCAWL. D. HUTCHINSON, Stationer. Mrs. R. THOMAS, Strand House. Mrs. E. PARRY, The Emporium, New-road. B.M. HOCKING, Commerce House. Mrs. E. WILLIAMS, John-street. D. THOMAS, Newton. J. LOUGHLIN, 9, Railway-terrace. OGMORE-ON-SEA. H.LENNOX, Red Bungalow. Mrs. E. BOWEN-DAVIES, of Park-place, Cardiff, has been elected a member of the Ladies Grand Council of the Primrose League in London. The marriage of Mr.Jack HUNTER, of St. Fagan's and Miss Violet MORGAN, daughter of the late Mr. E. MORGAN and Mrs. MORGAN, The Mount Llandaff, will take place on Tuesday next. The Queen has approved of the appointment of the following to be Queen's nurses;- Constance Irene FLETCHER, Tydfil WATKINS, and Bronwen JONES, all of the Cardiff Training Home. The engagement is announced of Mr. Charles MARCH, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. MARCH, Tregenna, Llanishen, and Miss Vivien ROBERTSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert ROBINSON, Hill House, Llanishen. Dr. SHIACH, of Llanishen, who has undergone an operation in a London Nursing Home, and has been away for some time , is now progressing very favourably, and is expected back in South Wales within the next week or ten days. Dr. Ralph M.F. PICKEN, medical officer of health for the Cardiff Port Sanitary Authority. Mr. Montague DAVIES (F.A.I.), of Abergavenny, offered for sale at the Boughton Arms Hotel, Peterchurch, the freehold, fully-licensed house and land known as the New Inn, Peterchurch- sold to Mr. PRICE, Castle, Wishay, for £560. At the Public-hall, Tenby, on Wednesday afternoon, Messrs. F.B. MASON and Co., offered for sale the freehold double-fronted shop and premises, No. 17, The Norton, Tenby. The bidding for the property started at £1,100, and it was sold for £1,275 to Mr. Meyrick PRICE, who was acting for Mr. John WILLIAMS, Picton-road, Tenby. The solicitors to the vendor were Messrs. STOKES and STOKES, Tenby. John Patrick

Retrospectives: Whitesands Bay & Ramsey Island, PEM; Ynyscedwyn Ironworks, Ystradgynlais, BRE Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. The dramatic Pembrokeshire coastal scenery at Whitesands Bay and Ramsey Island in the far west of Wales (ten pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in October 2001. 2. The cathedral-like remains of the old Ynyscedwyn Ironworks, at Glanrhyd, Ystradgynlais in the county of Breconshire (one picture). This feature was one of the very first shown on 'Images of Wales', back in November 1997. 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

Hi Listers, In memory of Hugh Watkins, who died on 29th. December 2009, here is a selection of photographs of Hugh taken at different Clutton Bunfights over the years. http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com/hugh/hugh.htm Josephine -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com

I received this message today Listers, > I have some sad news to tell you, which I have learnt from Josephine > Jeremiah. > > Some of will possibly remember Hugh Watkins who was recently [November] on > this mailing list. > > Hugh Watkins, died on 29th. December 2009. > > Hugh's obituary notice is on the following web page: > > http://www.bmdsonline.co.uk/3365719 >

Western Mail Thursday May 20th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. BANKS.- On the 16th May at Ty-Mawr, Aberdare, the wife of Harry BANKS, F.R.C.S., of a daughter. JEFFREYS.- May 17th, at London House, Ystradgynlais, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan JEFFREYS, a son. JOHN.- May 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter JOHN, Glynarthen, New-road, Llanelly, a daughter. MORGAN.- May 16th, at Hebron, Market-square, Brynmawr, to Mr. and Mrs. Josh. MORGAN (nee Nesta JAMES), a son. DEATHS. BARTHOLOMEW.- On May 18th, at 27, Brynamman-road, Brynamman, Thomas, the beloved husband of Sarah BARTHOLOMEW, Head Mechanical Engineer, late Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Collieries, aged 72. Funeral leaving house for St. Catherine's Church Cemetery, Four p.m.Saturday. G.O. DAVIES.- Harriet, widow of the late James DAVIES, 54, Castle-street, Merthyr. Funeral Thursday, Two p.m., at Fochriw Cemetery; G. O.  N.F. DAVIES.- At his residence, 21, Grange-street, Port Talbot, John DAVIES (late Sinking Contractor), in his 73rd year. Funeral Saturday, Three p.m.; G.O. HARRISON.- On May 18, at 21, Woodfield-street, Morriston, Llewellyn Glyn, the beloved youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George HARRISON. Funeral Friday, 2.45 p.m., for Clydach; G.O. JOHN.- May 19th, 93, Malefant-street, Thomas (Printer and Bookbinder, Hayes Bridge), beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth, age 58. Funeral Saturday, Eleven a.m., St. Illtyd's Church, Crwys-road. LEMON.- Sarah, on May 19th, at 11, Balaclava-road. Funeral Saturday, Eleven; G. O.  N.F. PULLEN.- May 15th, at 41, Bendrick-road, Cadoxton-Barry, Alfred, dearly-beloved husband of Florence PULLEN. Funeral Thursday, Two p.m., Barry Cemetery; G.O. RICHARDS.- May 18, at Moulton Court, Llancarfan, Marjorie Cecelia, darling child of Mr. and Mrs. T. RICHARDS. ROBERTS.- On May 19th, at 5, Glyn-terrace, Blaenclydach, Jane, aged 74, widow of the late David ROBERTS, M.E. (formerly of the Royal and Bush Hotels). Funeral Saturday, May 22nd, leaving house at Eleven a.m. for Trinity-square, Tonypandy, and thence by motor to Cefn Cribbwr; G.O. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES.- Will the friends of Mr. and Mrs. DAVIES and Sons, 31, Graig-terrace, Senghenydd, who expressed their sympathy in any way in their great bereavement, please accept their heartfelt thanks. GREAVES.- Mr. Howard Tracey GREAVES, wishes to thank all those who, by their prayers and words and gifts of flowers, have sympathised with him in the loss of his dear wife. GREAVES.- Mrs. BATE and Family are very grateful for the many expressions of sympathy they have received in their great loss. HERMAN.- Mrs. HERMAN, 33, Beauchamp-street, Cardiff, wishes to express her sincere gratitude to all friends for their kindness and expressions of sympathy. IN MEMORIAM. EVANS.- In Tender and Lasting Memory of dear John, who slept in Jesus. May 20th, 1923. Sadly missed by Mam, Dad, Sisters, and Brothers, 85, Amos Hill, Penygraig. EVANS.- In Loving Memory of David Richard EVANS, who died May 20th, 1923, and of Jane, his wife, who died April 2nd, 1913. John Patrick

This is very sad news indeed.  Very many of us have reason to be ever grateful to Hugh for his years of help and support to less experienced researchers.  He will be very greatly missed. Allison ________________________________ From: ann <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 8 January, 2010 15:23:00 Subject: [MON] Hugh Watkins I received this message today Listers, > I have some sad news to tell you, which I have learnt from Josephine > Jeremiah. > > Some of will possibly remember Hugh Watkins who was recently [November] on > this mailing list. > > Hugh Watkins, died on 29th. December 2009. > > Hugh's obituary notice is on the following web page: > > http://www.bmdsonline.co.uk/3365719 > ------------------------------- 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 Wednesday May 19th 1926. After an absence from her native Wales of nearly half a century Mrs. David MORRIS, of Blackstone, Queensland, has decided to come "home" to the scenes of her young days. Aged 80, she has left Australia with her son, Dr. Luther MORRIS, of Gympie. She has 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. MORRIS was born at Llanedy,Carmarthenshire. Her only brother, Mr. D. FRANCIS, Past Moderator of the Carmarthenshire Presbytery of the Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Connexion, still lives at the old home. Mrs. PRICE, who now lives at Ammanford, is a sister. The Rev. B. CEITHO-DAVIES, a native of Llanpumpsaint was at the gathering to bid Mrs. MORRIS adieu, and handed her many parting gifts. Her eldest son is Principal John MORRIS, B.A. of Brisbane. A grandson, Mr. L.D. EDWARDS, M.A., is chief inspector of schools for Queensland. A visit to the National Eisteddfod at Swansea in August will be comprised in Mrs. MORRIS'S itenerary. Mr. T.J. REES, conductor of the Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Silver Band, has (says the "Queensland Times") had an enthusiastic reception by the Welsh residents of Blackstone, Queensland. Mr. REES, who was the adjudicator of the band contests at Toowoomba, was met by the Rev. B. CEITHO-DAVIES (who will be remembered in South Wales). Mr. CEITHO-DAVIES, who is the minister of the United Welsh Church at Blackstone, created some interest by appearing as president of the gathering in his Gorsedd robes. Charles O'CLEMENTS 50, of Cowbridge-road, Cardiff, a taxi-cab driver, was fined £5 and had his licence suspended for eighteen months at the Cardiff Stipendiary's court on Tuesday. He was summoned for negligent driving, the case being a sequel to a collision between a taxi-cab and a cyclist at the junction of Fitzhammon Embankment and Wood-street Bridge, Cardiff April 22. Walter PERCY, a signalman, of Ely, said he was riding a bicycle along Fitzhammon-embankment when defendant swerved round from Wood-street Bridge, apparently making no attempt to avoid him and knocked him down. He sustained bruised ribs, concussion, and lacerations and had been able to work since. Mr. HALLINAN, who defended, said after the evidence he could not resist the conviction that the defendant took the corner too sharply, but he asked his worship if he could see his way not to deal with his licence. Defendant was a married man with five children. Police-sergeant Rees DAVIES said that there were convictions against the defendant at Cardiff and Pontypridd-two for being drunk in charge of a motor-car. Two youths, described by a police superintendent as "companions in crime" pleaded guilty at Caerphilly on Tuesday to charges of stealing 1s.3d., 14s., and 19s. from gas meters at various places in Caerphilly. The lads were Edgar John PITMAN 17, and John SULLIVAN 16. Police-sergeant PINKHAM found the lads at the Britannic Assurance Offices standing by a meter that had been broken open. They admitted breaking the meter open, and also meters at Van-road and Southern-street. Superintendent GRIFFITHS said the boys had given the police some trouble to bring to earth. They had been in trouble previously. The magistrates stated that they did not want to send defendants to prison or to the quarter sessions, and the case was adjourned for six months, defendants to report weekly to the police in the meantime. GAZETTE NOTICES- Receiving Orders in Bankruptcy. Lewis HUGHES, residing and carrying on business at 342, Carnarvon-road, Bangor, coal dealer; court, Bangor. Leonard SALT, of the Chalet Garden Estate, Meliden-road, Prestatyn, contractor; court, Bangor Richard Emanuel MARENDEZ, Hayes Gate, Chepstow, farmer; court, Newport. Llewellyn MORRIS, lately trading as the Redland Steam Bakery Company at 1, Redland-street, Newport, baker; court, Newport. Henry FOSTER, of Lower Heath Farm, Prees, Salop, farmer; court, Shrewsbury. William Harwood STAINES, 57, Cross-street, Abergavenny, outfitter; court, Tredegar, Abertillery and Bargoed. Partnership Dissolved. W.H. WILLIAMS and W. Huntley THOMAS, carrying on business at 120 and 121, The Exchange, Cardiff, as W.H. WILLIAMS and Company. John Patrick

Please accept my apologies all. I shall not do this again! Jan At 13:18 07/01/2010, you wrote: >I do not want a discussion about copyright to start because of this please. > >A couple of points here that bear remembering. Scanning pages from a >publication and sending them to someone is a breach of copyright. Please do >not offer to do things like this on the list - rootsweb do not like members >to offer to break the law on their lists. >Gwent Family History Society, who publish the books are not happy to know >that their publications are being scanned and passed around. The books cost >very little to purchase, you can find all three volumes available on >Parishchest.com - yes there are actually three volumes of the books "...and >they work us to death" by Ben Fieldhouse. All the money goes to ensuring >that the FH Society can continue to transcribe documents and publish things >just like these three volumes. > >I will declare my interest here and tell you that I am Chairman and acting >Editor of Gwent Family History Society. > >Ann Macey >List Admin > > >-----Original Message----- >On Behalf Of Jan Ralph >Bear with me Sarah-I have it somewhere.... When I find it I will send >you scans of the pages off list. Were there 1 books or two? > > >------------------------------- >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

I do not want a discussion about copyright to start because of this please. A couple of points here that bear remembering. Scanning pages from a publication and sending them to someone is a breach of copyright. Please do not offer to do things like this on the list - rootsweb do not like members to offer to break the law on their lists. Gwent Family History Society, who publish the books are not happy to know that their publications are being scanned and passed around. The books cost very little to purchase, you can find all three volumes available on Parishchest.com - yes there are actually three volumes of the books "...and they work us to death" by Ben Fieldhouse. All the money goes to ensuring that the FH Society can continue to transcribe documents and publish things just like these three volumes. I will declare my interest here and tell you that I am Chairman and acting Editor of Gwent Family History Society. Ann Macey List Admin -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of Jan Ralph Bear with me Sarah-I have it somewhere.... When I find it I will send you scans of the pages off list. Were there 1 books or two?

Many thanks Jan! Your help is so very much appreciated. I think the Waunllywd pages are in Volume one. Sarah [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jan Ralph Sent: 07 January 2010 11:55 To: [email protected] Subject: [MON] "And they worked us to death" By Ben Fieldhouse/Pond Level Bear with me Sarah-I have it somewhere.... When I find it I will send you scans of the pages off list. Were there 1 books or two? I have been following with interest the discussion provoked by my mail about Pond LEVEL. In case it helps: the death certificate for John LEWIS aged 35 reads: 7th March 1917 Pond Level in the Parish of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire of 2 Monumental Terrace Cefyn Coed Vaynor Rd Coal miner accidentally killed by a fall of rubbish upon him from the roof, certificate received from W R JONES coroner for Southern district Breconshire Inquest held March 9th 1917. Death registered 10th March 1917 Thos POWELL Registrar/ Reg district Merthyr Tydfil, sub-district Upper Merthyr Tydfil Jan RALPH At 11:20 07/01/2010, you wrote: >Anyone have a copy of the above book? I am hoping SKS would let me have the >pages 25-26 describing Waunllywd Pit. > >Here's hoping! > >Many thanks > >Sarah > > > > > > >------------------------------- >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

Scan of pages sent off list Jan RALPH nee LEWIS At 11:20 07/01/2010, you wrote: >Anyone have a copy of the above book? I am hoping SKS would let me have the >pages 25-26 describing Waunllywd Pit. > >Here's hoping! > >Many thanks > >Sarah > > > > > > >------------------------------- >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

Try South Wales Miners Library at Hendrefoilan, Swansea http://www.swan.ac.uk/lis/historicalcollections/swml/ There is an email address on that page if you hunt for it. Or else try inter-library loan via your local county library service. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "sarah" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:20 AM Subject: [MON] "And they worked us to death" By Ben Fieldhouse > Anyone have a copy of the above book? I am hoping SKS would let me have > the > pages 25-26 describing Waunllywd Pit. > > Here's hoping! > > Many thanks > > Sarah

Hi.. Could do with a push......I'm researching Thomas Williams whose son, Samuel Williams, was a Congregational Minister in Dorset and married to Sarah Fry in 1842 in Dorset and I have all of his children. Now, Thomas Williams, who according to Samuels's marriage certificate, was a manager of a mine and I'm assuming that because Samuel was born in 1809 in Tredgar Rhymney that Thomas and wife would still be in that area.....most likely not ......... Now, I found a Ann Williams with reverence to a Samuel Williams, that fits my Samuel so he could very well have a sister b:1816 and she was married a Thomas Phillips....and that's all I know....... I have searched and can't find any more of that family..........Does anyone have any ideas??? Would greatly appreciate any help Cheers Dave..............BC Canada

Bear with me Sarah-I have it somewhere.... When I find it I will send you scans of the pages off list. Were there 1 books or two? I have been following with interest the discussion provoked by my mail about Pond LEVEL. In case it helps: the death certificate for John LEWIS aged 35 reads: 7th March 1917 Pond Level in the Parish of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire of 2 Monumental Terrace Cefyn Coed Vaynor Rd Coal miner accidentally killed by a fall of rubbish upon him from the roof, certificate received from W R JONES coroner for Southern district Breconshire Inquest held March 9th 1917. Death registered 10th March 1917 Thos POWELL Registrar/ Reg district Merthyr Tydfil, sub-district Upper Merthyr Tydfil Jan RALPH At 11:20 07/01/2010, you wrote: >Anyone have a copy of the above book? I am hoping SKS would let me have the >pages 25-26 describing Waunllywd Pit. > >Here's hoping! > >Many thanks > >Sarah > > > > > > >------------------------------- >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