HASELBURY PLUCKNETT, 18 January 1901 Two acres of land in this parish were left in 1830 by Mrs MOUNTFORD, who was buried in Haselbury Churchyard, for the repair of her tombstone, and the surplus to be distributed in bread annually. The distribution recently took place by the Vicar and churchwardens. The field above referred to - Newman's Close - is now rented at £8 5s per annum. SHERBORNE, 12 January 1801 To be let, and entered upon at Lady Day next, a very roomy, healthy and convenient dwelling-house, situated in the most pleasant part of Cheap Street, in Sherborne, late the residence of Thomas GOLLOP, Esq, and before him of Mr Samuel FOOT, with the large walled-in garden, hot-house and shell-house adjoining, and at the upper end of the garden is a good stalled stable and granary. Application to be made (if by letter post paid) to Mr BATSON, at Sherborne afore-said. BRIDPORT, 11 January 1901 On Tuesday the Mayor received a cheque for £15 from Colonel WILLIAMS, MP, to be expended in coal, which the hon. member desired to be distributed amongst the poor of the town. The gallant Colonel will receive the deepest gratitude from those to whom a hundred-weight of coal is a boon at this time of the year. YEOVIL, 5 January 1801 Wants a good situation, as Bailiff or Hine, a man of good character and respectable connections; understands husbandry in all its branches, is well acquainted with all kinds of cattle and timber. The wife very capable of undertaking the office of a housekeeper, and has no objection to superintend a dairy. Their age about 40; have no objection to any part of the kingdom, being without family; should a place offer, they have no objection to going abroad with a travelling family. A place not offering for both, the man will engage for himself. Letters addressed to Mr William KING, hairdresser, mentioning particulars will be duly answered. Source - Western Gazette http://www.westgaz.co.uk Ian James, Poole, Dorset, UK. Researching; WHISCOMBE and variants (SOM/DEV borders, HAM, SSX, London) GALE (HAM) CHERRETT (South DOR)