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1) army photo, no info
2) cloth badge 'Quae Sursum Sunt Quaerite' Friends' School, Lisburn ~
thank you Gavin Bamford for identifying this badge
3) photo of a young child in a frame, on back 'Irish Poplin'
4) The Legend of McDonnell and the Norman De Borgos - Tread where you will
on Irish ground, From Antrim Coast to wild Cape Clear, From East to West,
where'er you're found, There not but Ruin, Rath, and Mound, To tell of times
that were.
small album owned by Kathleen Rapple
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2) With Harry's Compliments - Belfast photographer
3) Belfast photographer
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7) Belfast, Whitehead & Bangor photographer
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2) Belfast photographer
3) Belfast photographer
4) from Archie
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6) 34 Grafton Street
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2) Belfast photographer
3) Belfast photographer
4) Belfast photographer
5) Belfast photographer
6) The Giant's Causeway
7) Ballycopeland Windmill, County Down
Letters
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1) At an Examination in Religious Knowledge held under the Programme of
the Association in Kilmore School Room on the 8th day of July 1908. Martha
Cartmill was adjudged this 2nd Premium for Superior Answering in the Infant
Division. Rev. Wm. Jones, M.A.
2) 17th January 1920 Forkhill, Dundalk - Mr. Dear John, Many thanks
for mice book, papers & kind letters received. Such a day as I had today, we
had the Military all day & such raiding, arresting like I never seen in my
life, honestly, I am nearly terrified of them, shall write you all
particulars tomorrow, we got no dinner until seven o'clock this evening.
Thank God. I am feeling better of my cold today but so upset I cannot write
I'm so very nervous, was in Newry on Thursday, shall write all the news
tomorrow D.V. Closing with best wishes & love. Cissie. P.S. Please excuse
this Scribble, write by return. C. Mother is feeling much better & will soon
be all right again Thank God
3) 16th Oct. 1920 Post Office, Forkhill - My Dear John, I was looking
out for a letter from you today, what happened you or did you get mine. You
should have it on Thursday morning. I am enclosing this carry on Photo. I
mean please don't get frightened, I am not a bit like myself in this, I
couldn't manage the one I was going to send you first. I will tell you all
when I hear from you. I am disappointed not hearing from you. How did you
get on in Dundalk etc., shall write you a long letter when I hear from you.
Hoping this finds you quite well. Best wishes & love, yours sincerely Cissie
4) 5th November 1920 Post Office, Forkhill - My Dear John, Delighted
to receive your kind letter, was surprised you did not get my letter card,
you should have got it on Wednesday morning but I found out how it got to
Ballsmill, I was writing on Tuesday evening & a young lady was going out of
town & asked me if I had any messages, this was after our post was gone & I
was writing your letter card so I gave it to her to post & she forgot to
post it, she has an Aunt at Ballsmill so she dropped it in the letter box,
honestly I was so annoyed so she explained all to me & said she was sorry,
it was well it was not particulars. Ballsmill is three miles from here. I
could not understand how on earth it got there, however I will be more
careful in future, so glad you are quite well as this leaves me presently,
you should not work so hard & your hours are far too long, ten o'clock is
far too late for closing, you cannot have any time to yourself. I am
finished up every evening at seven P.M. & come on duty at nine am in the
morning. I only have about half a mile or a little more from the office, its
only a nice little walk in the morning when weather is permitting & other
times when I'm in a hurry I take the bicycle. Daddy nearly always makes me
walk, he says its only exercise for me poor wee Soul? I wished I got
transferred to Portadown but I would not be allowed, I might not think of it
at all. Did you go home on Wednesday evening, I sincerely hope your Sisters
little boy is improving, I say a wee prayer for him every day poor little
child, it is a very serious case but please God he will soon improve. So
glad you will not be working on Sunday, hope you will have a nice day,
suppose you will Cycle home D.V. weather permitting. Do you like the frost,
I think its nice, especially for walking or cycling. I spent Wednesday
evening with Uncle, he brought me out to the Station with him in the
evening, he was going to a fair on Thursday. Was glad you got paper on
Sunday, it passed a little time for you, was sorry about Mr. MacArdle, he
had a very narrow escape, his motor was all smashed. What sort of a
Hallow'een had you or don't you burn any nuts. Did you dream on that big
piece of Brides Cake (don't laugh now) I dreamed a lovely dream on mine,
will tell you next time & will make you laugh. I am going to Communion on
Sunday morning D.V. again, I am thinking of joining the Holy Family ? any
time, I will make a good wee nun, don't you think so. I am pleased to say
all our people are quite well & in good health. I will be looking out for a
long letter from you on Tuesday, did you get book, I posted it on Monday
morning , also a letter. Must ring off for tonight, hoping to hear from you
by return. Closing with best wishes & love. Yours sincerely Cissie. P.S.
Please excuse scribble, was busy all day & all evening. C. P.S. I am
wondering if the letter card had only a three half stamp on as I have some
with two penny & three half penny stamps, let me know when writing as I
might have forgot to put the extra stamp on. Cis.
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8th June 1921 Forkhill, Dundalk - My Dear John, Your ever welcome letter
received, very sorry was unable to write last week, I was so busy during the
Mission that I had not one minute to myself, we had Mass each morning at 7
am followed by Induction. I went every morning & each evening at 8pm, we had
a powerful Sermon for about two hours, it was a very busy time in every way.
The Military make us a lot ? work, they are still in Forkhill House & I
think will remain. I was at Mass at 7am on Sunday morning & went back to
another Mass at half ten & back again to Devotions in the evening. I need
not tell you how very good I am since I said a wee one for you (Don't laugh)
honestly I was so very tired on Sunday evening that I was done up, however I
rested or went to bed early on Monday & Tuesday evenings at nine o'clock. I
am feeling O.K. again. How did you like the Show or I suppose you had a very
busy day, I was so glad it was such a beautiful day, hope you did not work
too hard. I suppose you were not able to carry home all the money you made.
I sincerely hope you had a good day. Any how the Election passed quietly ? I
was greatly surprised when Best topped the poll, however Collins did
wonderful well. What do you think of it all. I thought you would have a
holiday that day, however perhaps it is better you will have a better day. I
am so glad you are coming to see Dr. Loughran. I don't think any train stops
at Adavoyle now, I was enquiring & was told that no trains stop there, I
will get a Railway Guide & will let you know, I would be delighted to see
you but I would hardly get off any afternoon unless I asked to go to town &
take the day off, I would rather do that. Daddy often calls and I get off
with him but I would have to explain ? & I would not like them to know ? &
then my mother would wonder if she heard I was off ? but my Daddy & she are
so very strict, honestly as I told you before I would rather go to ? ? ? ?
that would not suit you. I would arrange to go early and be in town ? ? ? ?
& could have all day until about 5.30pm, it is all I could do, I will make
some excuse to my Mother & Father. (Don't laugh) I am looking forward to my
holidays, we will not find the time passing now. I am so glad you got the
increase, you are wonderful, hope trade will improve, it's a pity & Mr.
Hanlon? such a nice man. You are a very good (wee bhoy) to do as much for me
with Mr. McCumiskey. I don't think I would know him if I met him, honestly
(I nearly died laughing) we will not go to see him at all, I would not be
able for the two old Brothers (Don't laugh) only off course you would have
to take care off me. That was a great wee joke. I will pull your ear when I
see you, it is too bad you did not go home last Sunday as the day seems so
long when one is doing nothing it would be nice only it was so very warm for
cycling, etc., pity train arrangements are so very bad, it was well you did
not go the Sunday before, you would be drenched. I was coming & going to the
Mission, Did you see anyone you liked better than yourself at the Show, I
would love to have gone & watched you (Don't laugh?) we have no Dance or
anything around, everything is in such a Critical Condition at the pr????
Now I think I have told you all the latest, hoping this finds you quite well
& to have a long letter from you by return, were you off yesterday, hope you
had a nice time. I did not (Click) any, too good a wee girl after the
Mission, don't be surprised of you here of me going to be a Nun (Don't
laugh) Much ring off for tonight it is now (10.30pm) & it is time for any
wee girl to retire. Closing with best wishes & Love Cissie. P.S. I sent you
some wee papers, did you get them, write soon & please excuse the very bad
writing, I am half sleeping. (Don't laugh)
1924
18th January 1924 Postmark Kilkeel, Co. Down - Rayleigh to Green,
Hillcrest, Kilkeel. Shocked at awful news, deepest sympathy, Jack
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25th February 1941 Postmark Newark, N.J. to Mr. & Mrs. Ewart Green, Manse
Road, Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, Ulster from ? Harding Terrace,
Irvington, New Jersey, U.S.A. - 10 Harding Terrace, Irvington, N.J., U.S.A.
Feb. 24th 1941 - Dearest Mr. & Mrs. Green, So sorry to hear the sad news
about Bobbie, we all send our Deepest Sympathy to you. Bobbie was such a
lovely good boy, I sure did love him. I will never forget him as he & I had
some great times together in Ireland. War certainly is a terrible thing,
only hope & pray it will be over soon. We are all well, Dad is busy working
around the house, he is waiting so he can plant his flowers in April. Joie?
is busy going to school, he brings home fine marks, he is in the 3rd grade.
We bought a lovely home last April, and like it just fine. We are all keep
busy working in it6 as it takes plenty of work to keep it looking nice. I
wrote to Aunt Helen a few weeks ago, hope she got my letter and they are
safe and well. We are having some cold weather at present, will be glad when
it gets warm as we have to use a lot of coal. Had a grand time Xmas over the
Holidays, he is just like a kid. Wish Dads people and your family were over
here, we think of you often. Will have to close as I can't write much. I see
by Helen's letter you have moved. Well my Dear, I hope and pray you will all
be safe. I certainly felt terrible when I heard the sad news about Bobbie
Dear, as I loved him so. God Bless you all, oceans of love to all from all.
Lovingly, Florence
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Mr. Ewart Green, Manse Road, Kilkeel - Kilkeel 24th July 1942 - Mr. Ewart
Green, Manse Road, Kilkeel. J. F. Morgan, Auctioneer, House and Real Estate
Agent, Shipping Agent. 1942, July 16th, To amount realized by sale of
furniture & effects as per detailed list herewith .. £80:6:6
1942 July 24th By Paid by Morgan (Self) (5% re Storage & Selling Commission)
£4:0:0 July 16th By Paid for Clearing, repaired, and material,
handling day of sale, advertising and rendering and keeping a/c as herewith
£2:16:6 July 24th By Paid Cash (per cheque) to balance £73:10:0 =
£80:6:6 Per J. F. Morgan, Kilkeel 24.VII.'42
" " " Items remaining unsold as undernoted:- 3 piece Chesterfield (green
plush) 1 marble topped toilet table. 1 dressing table (mirrored). 1 old?
standard lamp & fittings. 2 small firescreens (cloth). a number of pictures.
J. F. Morgan, Kilkeel 24:VII:'42
Fwd. £24:15:0 3 side dishes @ 6.0. 1 very large overmantle 1:5:0. 2 ? carved
Hall chairs 1:10:0. 1 display cabinet 2:17:6. 1 Glass showcase
5.0. 2 Pictures (boat scene) 12.0. 3 small pictures 7.0. 2
Pictures (Courtship) 12.6. I picture mirror 6.0. 1 cabinet
(glass doors) 5:0:0. 1 lot Brass Stair Rods & Fittings 8.0. 1
old oil stove 5.0. 3 pieces (easy chair, arm chair, settee) 4:5:0.
1 white cane arm chair 10.0. 1 upholstered arm chair (?agh) 1:17:6.
ditto 1:15:0. ditto 1:16:0. ditto easy chair 1:10:0. 1 large
plain mirror 15.0. 2 wall book shelves 5.6. 1 settee
(upholstered blue) 1:15:0. 1 hair mattress 2:10:0. 1 child's cot
& mattress 2:0:0. Stair carpet (old) 11.0. 1 Carpet (old) 12' x
9' 1:7:6 Fwd. £59:6:0. Stair Carpet (2 pieces) @ 10.0. 3 door
matts 3.0. 1 Kitchen Arm Chair 15.0. 1 Black Hearthrug 10.0.
ditto 6.0. ditto 1:0:0. ditto 10.0. 1 Old Hearthrug 1.6. 1 ? &
Fire Irons 11.0. 1 Roll Top Office desk 10:0:0. 3 damaged lamps
9.0. 1 Bamboo table 5.0. 1 B. & I. bedstead & spring 3:0:0.
1 ditto 3:0:0 = £80:6:6 J. F. Morgan, Kilkeel 24:VII:42.
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2nd January 1946 Postmark 24BPO to Mrs. R. E. Green, Manse Road, Kilkeel,
Co. Down, Northern Ireland from E. V. Green, c/o AG Military Personnel
(Officers Branch) HQ TSFET (Main) APO 757 US ARMY - 30 Dec. 45 - Dear Mammie,
Just a line to say hello, and as yet no more mail, how are all of you, fine
I hope. This is Sunday about 1.20 have just eaten, had quite a good meal,
talking of food let me tell you about my Xmas dinner. I have got the menu
here which is a souvenier of Germany. Christmas Day Menu: Hors d'oeuvre,
Consommé, Roast Turkey, Giblet Gravy, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Green Peas,
Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Red Bordeaux Wine (cont'd on other side) Pumpkin or
Mince Pie, Assorted Candies, Coffee or Cocoa. Some meal, yes m'a'am.
The mess looked very nice with its big Christmas tree, candles on the tables
etc. the oranges, apples huts? which unable to eat during dinner, we carried
with us, all through the meal the orchestra played Silent Night & other Xmas
carols, that was about the only time to me that it seemed like Christmas.
On Thurs. we were invited to a party a Red Cross one at Huderheim? so a
crowd of British girls were there and we had a nice time. I am off Monday
but am working Tuesday as we had to fix it so that someone would be there
each day, yesterday it was rather funny, was walking along some Strasse when
I British Vehicle stopped, two British guys asked me to direct them to the
Station, while we were talking one guy said "what part of Belfast are you
from?" I said I am from Kilkeel, he knew it well & lived in Cliftonville. I
was telling him that it was good to hear the old Belfast accent again, he
says "that is what I was thinking" I didn't know I had a Belfast accent.
This office where I work! I worked hard in UK Base but here I am on the beam
all the time typing all day long, me who hadn't typed for the past six
months. I am not griping, such is life, though I really don't know what I am
going to work at when I come back to civilisation, I rather enjoy moving
around London, Paris & Frankfurt in nine months. I'd sure like to have
a look at Switzerland or some such place while I am here but I guess that is
out of the question. Did Ned & Kay have a nice Christmas & a tree etc. I
would have liked to send some presents but there is nothing to buy. What I
want is a big long letter so when writing remember it takes them a long time
to come so give me all the news and tell Effie & Jean to write me long
letters too, one sure appreciates letters when they do get them here. I must
close now, my next letter will be in 1946 so will take this opportunity of
wishing you a Happy New Year, Love Verena?
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1) 26th October 1949 Postmark Somerset, Ohio to Mrs. Robert E. Green, Manse
Road, Kilkeel, Co. Down, N. Ireland - 22 Oct. 49 - Dear Mammie, I have been
looking for a letter all week but didn't get one from you. I did hear from
Bridie though, and she said how she visited you when in Kilkeel and about
the lovely table cloth you gave her, she said to tell you how much she
treasured it. She also told me that when she gets married they will live in
Pennsylvania, a state which is quite close to Ohio and we'll be able to
visit occasionally, she didn't mention the town. I wish she were coming
before next year, I wrote Pat and told her the news and she was very pleased
to hear it. On Wednesday of this week I went to Cincinnati with Robins Mum &
Dad and had a nice time. I suppose Ned? is home by this time. Does Kay still
like his work? Well this is Saturday afternoon and I have a lot to do so I
had better close this letter and say cheerio. Love Verena? (it's a scrawl)
2) 4th February 1949 The Unique & Unity Cycle Co. Ltd., Camp Lane,
Handsworth, Birmingham 21. - Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your circular
letter of the 29th ult. re outstanding balance of cycles etc. and would be
much obliged if you would cancel any such balance as we may have. Thanking
you. Yours faithfully, Thornton & Gracie Limited
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13th February 1954 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Ewart Green, Manse Road,
Kilkeel - I James McKee of Avonmore Greencastle Street, Kilkeel in the
County of Down Farmer revoke all former Wills or other testamentary
dispositions heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will - I
appoint as my executors Robert Ewart Green of Kilkeel and my nephew James
McKee at present residing at Mossdale House Dunavan, Kilkeel - I give devise
and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth McKee for and during the term of her
natural life all property both real and personal of every nature kind and
description and wherever that I may die seized possessed of or entitled to
including money and securities for money and from and after her death I
devise and bequeath my farm in Magheramurphy with the house thereon in which
I at present reside and the furniture and other effects in said house and
the fields situate in Magheramurphy known as "Reilly's fields" unto my
nephew the said James McKee for and during the term of his natural life and
from and after his death I devise and bequeath said farm in Magheramurphy
with the dwelling house thereon and the furniture and other effects in the
said house and the fields known as "Reilly's fields" to his eldest son him
surviving and from and after the death of my wife I devise and bequeath my
land in Magheramurphy fronting the Manse Road, Kilkeel and known as
"Shannon's fields" to my nephew John McKee of Derryogue for and during the
term of his natural life and from and after his death I give devise and
bequeath the same unto his eldest son him surviving - And from and after the
death of my said wife I devise and bequeath my farm in the townland of
Drumcrow and the Wrack bed situate on the Milbay or Killowen shore to my
nephew Gilbert McKee and from and after my death of my wife I devise and
bequeath my house situate in Bridge Street Kilkeel at present occupied by
Miss Elizabeth Cunningham to my niece Jane Forsythe - I direct that the
stock and chattels on my said lands at my wife's death shall be equally
divided between my three nephews the said James McKee John McKee and Gilbert
McKee and if any dispute or difference shall arise between my said nephews
as to the division of the said stock and chattels I direct my executors to
divide same between my said nephews in any manner they in their discretion
shall think fit and the decision of my executors shall be final and binding
on all parties - All the rest residue and remainder of my property at my
wife's death and not hereinbefore disposed of I give devise and bequeath
unto my said nephews James McKee John McKee and Gilbert McKee in equal
shares as tenants in common. Dated this Eighth day of September 1943
(forty-three). James McKee Signed by the said James McKee as and
for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at
his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto signed out (our)
names as WITNESSES. James Irwin Solicitor Belfast William McErlane
Kilkeel
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28th April 1955 Postmark Somerset, Ohio to Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Green, Manse
Road, Kilkeel, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Mr. Robin Auspach?, E. Main Street,
Somerset, Ohio - 11 Croft Avenue, Partmill/Portmill, April 23rd. - My. Dear
Mr. & Mrs. Green, It was with much sorrow I learned from (Mollie first) of
the great loss you have sustained. It is a hard blow and you have my deepest
sympathy - Bobby died for a great cause, and we will honour his name, as he
deserved. I don't expect you know that my sister Carrie, also passed about
the same time, the result of the blitz on Cardiff. She was my only sister
left, with the exception of Ada, who was my Mother's daughter by her first
marriage. I have not seen Effie lately, & Maggie, not for about a year. I
expect they are all very busy these days. I hear you have soldiers at
Hilcrest, nothing is the same, however I hope you are keeping well, also
that Mr. Green and the children who will be quite big by this time, and I
feel sure, ? keeping you busy, are growing up to be a great comfort to you.
It will be strange for you, to live in a small house after Hill Crest,
"Effie said, you had one of the Bungalows - which I remember, leading down
to the sea. You will miss your lovely garden but please God may soon be
restores to you. I hope your Father is keeping better - and all the rest of
the family, who I expect are all doing their share in food production, or
some other way equally important. Mr. Patterson will be needing all he can
grow in potatoes etc. as you yourself will in egg production, things are
getting very difficult. I went to Newcastle yesterday, it was so strange to
see the greengrocers & other shops nearly empty of eatables. Well my dear, I
expect you have plenty to do to keep you busy & that is the only way to win
this war, with God's help, we shall yet. Cheerio! Your Sincere friend, with
much love to you all. May Elliott
1957
2nd September 1957 Postmark Pittsburgh, P.A. to Mrs. E. Green, Manse Road,
Kilkeel, Co. Down, Northern Ireland - Dear Mary?, I am up with Billy Orr for
the weekend and we had a good time. Kay
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1) ... laughing when you read all this I need not call it ... letter,
however I hope you will not think me very (Cheeky) addressing you as John
instead of Mr. but I am sure you will not mind. I am sure you were all
frightened when the Military stopped you, I would be as usual very much
annoyed, what sort of a day had you on ? or how did you spend your half
holiday, we were all in Dundalk, the show did not come off, it was
postponed, Miss Garland & Mrs. Cullin went home on Monday & Mrs. Burn went
on Tuesday, in fact nearly everybody will be off this week. Some lovely
Tides, pity you are not here. I wonder if I told you ? a thing but I think
....... from you on Saturday before I go home, shall write to you again when
I get settled & all my packages put in order for another year. I must
conclude with best wishes & love. Yours Sincerely Cissie Cunningham? P.S.
Please excuse pencil as Ink & Pen is a thing of the past up here, I am
nearly ashamed to post this as writing is horrible. I will be looking out
for a letter D.V. on Sat????? Cissie. What about that photo you promised me
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2) Monaghan, Friday - My Dear John, Yrs to hand, glad to hear you are
A.1. I am after coming from Kate, thought her not so well. She is a bit
excited yet & looked not so well. The nurse said she wasn't sleeping so
well. Well our troubles never seem to end. Mick came home on Tuesday. Hall
gave no peace till he came altho he was bad with a cold. It seems he meant
him to come without Patk going to him. A boy in the ward heard him say to
Nurse Smyth some days before for him to go home. He came by motor & the
jogging hurt his leg greatly. He is in great pain since he came home, we had
Dr. McCarville yesterday, he doesn't know what to think, it is running now &
the only chance is if it stops he will be able to do something. He hasn't
slept much since he came home not before it, & he was a bit nervous last
night but the Dr. says it is the change of diet, & it will pass away. If
Sunday is your day off perhaps you would come up, but there will not be much
pleasure for you, just whatever you think, we will not be disappointed if
you don't come. ? something better this day, we got a letter from Tom
yesterday & I have ....... (very faded writing) P.S. I forgot to say
that the pain was near so bad today & nervousness gone, it is when he goes
to sleep, but I expect he will sleep tonight.
3) ... you all again, I'm sending you the De? & ? I sincerely hope
you will get this OK. I hope you are not vexed with me for not writing you
as promised, you see by the above how I was upset. I enjoyed Sunday very
much, the day being so fine made it very enjoyable afternoon, honestly I was
terribly annoyed & did not like to refuse. I had Sunday specially reserved
to write you a long letter, that was my reason for not writing you on Friday
.... ideal day. I was so very tired last night, I could not start writing
however I am looking forward to nothing but my holidays, we will have ...
P.S. What about the ? be able to get my ? & ????
 
 
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1) To Mother and Dad on Mother's Day - Verena & Robin
2) Happy Birthday - To Mammie, with best wishes for your birthday, Verena &
Robin
3) May the best of everything be yours in 1911 - is the loving wish of your
sincere friend, Ams? Richey
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1) November 1954 - Sir Winston and Lady Churchill examining the British
Legion's birthday gift to the Premier for his 80th birthday after it had
been presented by the President of the Legion, Sir Ian Fraser, M.P., and
other leading officers of the Legion at No. 10, Downing Street, yesterday.
The gift is a leather-bound illuminated address bearing the signatures of
the whole of the National Executive Council, Sir Winston is president of the
Westerham (Kent) branch of the Legion. (P.A. - Reuter)
2) November 1954 - The Passing Hour by the Watchman
3) Belfast Telegraph, Friday, November 15, 1940 - R.A.F. and the
Future; The Censor who Couldn't Keep Himself Dark; London, Day by Day; This
Ulster Sea-dog Helped to Put His Home Town on the Map (Willie Adams); Paris
To-day Is a City of the Hopeless by Martin Moore
4) Belfast Telegraph, Friday, November 15, 1940 - Regional League
Opening, Glens Visit Windsor; Tomorrow's Rugby; Boxing Ring News, Tommy
Armour's Rival; Hockey Fixtures; Football Notices; Brilliant 3,500 Mile
Sweep, Taranto Harbour Attack; Women Weeping and Praying for Missing Seamen
(s.s. Ardmore); Soldier Fatally Shot, Larne Inquest Verdict, Coroner and
Carelessness:- The circumstances attendant on a shooting fatality which
occurred in a military camp were disclosed at an inquest held in the Larne
Courthouse on Thursday evening by Dr. Hall Stewart, J.P., Deputy Coroner for
the district. The victim was Rifleman Wm. Baxter, of the R.U.R., a native of
Co. Antrim and death was instantaneous from the firing of a bullet from a
comrade's rifle. The evidence was that Riflemen Baxter, Charles Smart
and Henry Geddis were together on sentry duty, and the latter was
demonstrating how a rifle was used to fire a grenade. In the course of the
demonstration a live cartridge was forced into the firing chamber, and a
little while later Geddis inadvertently pulled the trigger and was horried
(horrified) to see Baxter fall. The men were on perfectly friendly terms.
Though cautioned by the Coroner, Rifleman Geddis elected to give evidence,
and he swore he had no knowledge that the cartridge was in the breech, and
he had no intention of firing a shot. The evidence of several other soldiers
was to the same effect - that the men were on the best of terms and that
there was no quarrel. All were of opinion that the firing of the shot was a
pure accident. The Coroner, accepting their evidence, entered a verdict of
"accidental death." At the same time he severely condemned the carelessness
of Rifleman Geddis. Sympathy with the relatives of the deceased, who was 22
years of age and single, was expressed by the Coroner, by Lieut. Stewart,
and by Head-Constable Stansfield; Fleet Air Arm Successes, Seven Planes Shot
Down; Italy's Fight With Britain;
5 & 6) Mourne Observer, Friday, 5th October 1956 - Kilkeel & Hilltown
Welcome New Ministers:- Kilkeel Ordination (left to right) - Messrs. Thomas
Cousins, Thomas J. Haugh, James Stevenson, J. Rowney, Rev. Herbert Martin,
B.A., senior minister of the congregation; Rev. S. L. S. Fullerton, B.A.,
Kilkeel Presbyterian Church; Rev. A. Flavelle, B.A., new minister; Messrs.
Bertie Orr, James Boyd, George Forsythe, J.P. Inset: Rev. Mr. Flavelle
shaking hands after being robed by Mrs. Annett and Mrs. Morris.
Hilltown Installation - Front row (left to right): Mr. Joseph Magill, Mr.
James Wylie, Rev. J. Brolly, M.A., Mrs. Brolly, Mr. V. Boyce. Back row
- Messrs. James Hall, Alexander McCauley, W. M. Cromie, James Watterson,
Hugh Cromie, Thomas Magill.
6) Mourne Observer, Friday, 5th October 1956 - Sunday Dancing Licence
for Central Ballroom, Newcastle
7) Mourne Observer, Friday, 5th October 1956 - Statutory Notice to
Creditors (William Priestley - Sarah Jane Bell - Richard Thompson - Sarah
Priestly); Agricultural Development Scheme; Notice of Application for
Confirmation of Extension of Ordinary Licence; (continued from image 6 ~
Welcome to New Ministers); G.A.A. By "Midfield" Dr. Lagan Cup
8) Mourne Observer, Friday, 5th October 1956 - Marriage McCracken -
Johnston, September 7th, 1956, at St. Clement's Parish Church, Belfast, by
the Rev. N. Hamilton, M.A., Hugh (Bertie), third son of Mrs. McCracken and
the late Mr. Hugh McCracken, Ballylough, Annsborough, to Evelyn Mary, only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Johnston, 14 Castlereagh Parade, Belfast.
Thanks Rooney - The sister, brother-in-law, aunts and uncles of the late
Annie Mary Rooney, R.I.P., wish to return thanks to all who sympathised with
them in their recent sad bereavement, especially the Priest and Dr. Glancy,
Daisy Hill, Newry; for their kind attention; to Messrs. Wadsworth and staff,
Newcastle, and directors and staff of T. J. Walker, Arcade, Armagh, for
their beautiful wreaths; to all who sent Mass Cards, telegrams, and letters
of condolence; to all the kind neighbours and friends who called personally
and attended the funeral. Trusting this will be accepted by all as an
expression of sincere appreciation. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Hollow House,
Ballymartin. In memoriam McCaver - In loving memory of my dear father,
Robert J., who died 6th Oct., 1955. Ever remembered by his loving daughter
and son-in-law, May and James, also his grandchildren - Hawthorn Cottage,
Dunavan, Kilkeel. My father's voice is still; His words ring in my ears; His
chair no one can fill, Not in the coming years. McCaver - In loving memory
of my dear Father, who died 6th October, 1955; also my dear Mother, who died
13th April, 1911. Always remembered by daughter Lily, and Edward Wilson,
also grandchildren. Obituary Mrs. M. E. Alexander - To the great
regret of a wide circle of friends, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Alexander,
Ballykeel, Dromore, passed away on 22nd ult. at the residence of her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jess, Large Park, Hillsborough,
Wife of Mr. Joseph H. Alexander, Ballykeel, who is well known for his work
on behalf of the Orange and Unionist causes, the deceased came of a
well-known local family, being a daughter of the late James Walsh, Leapoughs,
Dromore. Quiet and kindly by nature, she enjoyed the respect and esteem of
her neighbours and many friends. Surviving her in addition to her husband
and daughter are eight brothers and three sisters - Messrs. Jackson, Fred,
Rowland, Bertie and George Walsh (all of whom reside locally), Messrs.
Norman, Samuel and Stanley Walsh (all abroad), and Mrs. Emily Arbuthnot,
Newcastle; Mrs. Daisy Graham, Clogher, Hillsborough; and Mrs. Ruby Quinn,
Kilkeel. The funeral took place to Drumlough Presbyterian Churchyard on
Monday of last week and was very largely attended. Chief mourners at the
funeral were - Messrs. Joseph H. Alexander (husband); Jackson, Fred,
Rowland, Bertie and George Walsh (brothers); Harold Jess (son-in-law); James
Alexander, Hugh J. Graham and Gordon Quinn (brothers-in-law); Stanley and
Hal Graham (nephews); Willie Alexander, Robert Alexander, Joseph Alexander
and Eric Martin (relatives). Officiating clergy at the funeral were - Rev.
William Copes, M.A., Drumlough; Rev. J. H. Orr, B.A., Hillsborough; Rev. E.
E. H. Porter, B.A., B.D., Second Dromara; and Rev. F. L. McConnell, B.A.,
First Dromore.
9 & 10) 9 is the top of the sheet, 10 the bottom - 9- Mourne
Observer, Friday, 5th October 1956 - What the People are Saying; Newcastle
Traffic Control; Workers' Educational Association; Kilkeel Technical School
Successes; Newcastle Building Development; Dundrum Guest Tea
10- Mourne Observer, Friday, 5th October 1956 - Coming Events;
Annalong Harvest Services; Wedding Mr. Patrick Joseph Jennings,
Castlewellan, and Miss Mary Curran, Moneydarraghbeg, after their wedding in
St. Joseph's Church, Ballymartin, with Mr. D. Jennings, best man, and Miss
S. Curran, bridesmain; Football Referee Classes at Newcastle.
Glassdrummond Schoolmaster Weds Doran - Fannin. The wedding took place on
Wednesday at Holy Rosary Church, Ormeau Road, Belfast, of Mr. Arthur Doran,
principal teacher of Glassdrummond Primary School, Annalong, and Miss Mary
Catherine Fannin, P.T., daughter of District-Inspector W. Fannin and Mrs.
Fannin, St. Jude's Avenue, Belfast. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.
Courtney, B.A., assisted by Rev. J. Murphy, P.P., Lower Mourne, and Rev. J.
Taggart, B.A. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of
white guipure lace and net over taffeta, the very full skirt ending in a
long train. A coronet of orange blossoms and seed pearls outlined with
diamante held in place her full length tulle veil. She carried a bouquet of
Lady Sylvia roses and white heather. Her bridesmaids, Miss Ann Fannin,
A.T.C.L., and Miss A. Donohue, cousin, wore blue spotted organza nylon over
poult, and their bouquets were of pink carnations. The best man was Mr. J.
Carey, P.T., and the groomsman, Mr. H. McEvoy, P.T. Mrs. D. McAleese,
L.T.C.L., sister of the bride, presided at the organ. The soloist was Miss
E. Gavan. The ushers were Mr. D. McAleese and Mr. S. Collins, P.T. After the
reception in the Woodbourne House Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. Doran left by air for
their honeymoon in the South of England. Baird - Turner - Drumgooland
Presbyterian Church, Closkelt, was the setting for the wedding on Tuesday of
last week of Miss Anna Margaret Shirley Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Turner, Closkelt, and Mr. Harvey Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Baird,
'Mourne Croft', Annalong, Rev. W. G. G. Crawford, B.A., officiated. Given in
marriage by her father, the bride wore a full length gown of white
witchcraft lace over taffeta with embroidered veil and coronet of
mother-of-pearl. She carried a bouquet of red roses and white heather. Her
sister, Mrs. George Alexander as matron of honour, wore a full length gown
of white lace over lavender taffeta. Her headdress consisted of a wreath of
flowers, and her bouquet was of pink roses and heather. Meta and Irene Baird
(nieces of bridegroom) were flowergirls. Mr. Sidney Baird, brother of the
groom, was best man. Ushers were Messrs. C. Graham and D. Bailey, and Mr. J.
Black was at the organ. Leaving the Church, the bride was presented with a
lucky horse shoe by Cynthia Bailey, niece of the groom, and autograph book
by Jim Elliott, cousin of the bride. A reception was held in Closkelt Orange
Hall, and the honeymoon was spent touring Southern Ireland; Kilkeel
Farmers see New Ferguson Tractor.
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1) Daily Mail, Monday May 26, 1941 - Crete Laid Waste by Germans; Bomb
Kills 42 in Nazi Orchestra; Roosevelt's Son Bombed in Iraq; Wipe Out Food
Vultures; H.M.S. Hood; Ulster Conscription: Dail Meets To-Day
2) Daily Mail, Monday May 26, 1941 - A.T.S. Despatch Riders;
3 & 4) Daily Mail, Wednesday May 28, 1941 - No Ulster Conscription,
Mr. Andrews's Reply to Eire; The Quads All Have Measles;
5 & 6) Daily Mail, Wednesday May 28, 1941
The Northern Whig and Belfast Post Thursday November 14, 1940
7) Army Football Match at Grosvenor Park, Belfast, in Aid of a War
Charity - (Left) The Royal Ulster Rifles team, and (right) the team of the
Royal Irish Fusiliers, who won by four goals to three; Funerals of
Well-known Belfast Men (Thomas Sinclair Kirk; John Gibb; Charles Ross); Food
From Ireland Forbidden.
8) Births, Marriages, and Deaths -
Marriage Lockhart ~ Lowry,
On November 9, 1940, at Chelsea Old Church, London, Pilot Officer James
Lockhart, younger son of James Lockhart, Traffic Manager, Great Northern
Railway, Belfast, to Morwenna Burt, only daughter of Mrs. Lowry, Joubert
Mansions, Jubilee Place, London.
Deaths Cinnamond ~ November 12, 1940, at the residence of
her son-in-law, 279 Cregagh Road, Isabella, widow of Robert John
Cinnamond, late of 40 Calvin Street. Funeral to-day (Thursday), at 2.30
p.m., to Dundonald Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Family.
Gilmore ~ November 13, 1940, at Ards District Hospital, Lucy,
dearly-loved wife of William Gilmore. Funeral from her late residence,
Shore Street, Ballyhalbert to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m., to the family
burying-ground, Ballyhalbert.
Gordon ~ November 13, 1940 (suddenly), at his residence, Benmore,
Annalong, John Gordon, J.P., Funeral to-morrow (Friday), 15th inst., at
2 o'clock, to Kilhorne Churchyard.
Gregg ~ November 12, 1940, at her home, Lisdoonan, Saintfield,
Charlotte Milby, dearly-loved wife of John Gregg. her remains will be
removed for interment in Ballylesson, to-day (Thursday), at 2 o'clock.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and Family. No flowers, by
request. Sweetly sleeping where no shadows fall.
Huggard ~ November 11, 1940 Robert William, third son of the late
Thomas Huggard, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan. Funeral from Wilton's Funeral
Home, Crumlin Road, to-day (Thursday), at 3 o'clock, to Hollywood.
Moore ~ November 12, 1940, at his residence, Ardrea, Loughgall,
Co. Armagh, James Moore, dearly-beloved husband of Margaret Moore.
Funeral to-day (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m., to the family burying-ground,
Loughgall.
McCullough ~ November 13, 1940, at his residence, Crankill,
Glarryford, John, beloved husband of Sarah McCullough. Funeral to-morrow
(Friday), at 12 noon, to Killymurris. Deeply regretted.
McIntosh ~ November 12, 1940, at Dirraw, Finvoy, Ballymoney,
Agnes McIntosh, late of Deserone, Bready, Co. Derry. Funeral to-day
(Thursday), at 1 o'clock (summer-time), to Kilraughts R.P. Churchyard.
Parker ~ November 13, 1940, at his residence, Sheepheads,
Ligoniel, George, beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Parker.
Funeral from above address at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Friday), 15th inst., to
Carmavey. Deeply regretted.
Pollock ~ November 13, 1940, at the Royal Victoria Hospital,
Jean, dearly-beloved wife of Sergeant George Pollock, R.U.C., 68
Cromwell Road. Interment notice later.
Spiers ~ November 13, 1940, at his residence, Bellshill Road,
Castledawson, Robert, the dearly-beloved husband of Sarah A. Spiers
(formerly of 21 Evelyn Avenue, Bloomfield, Belfast), and for forty years
employee of Messrs. Harland & Wolff, Ltd.). Funeral to the Presbyterian
Burying-ground, Castledawson, to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m.
Wightman ~ November 12, 1940, at his aunt's residence,
Carrickmannon, Ballygowan, Robert B., dearly-beloved husband of Mary Ann
Wightman, Funeral from above address to-day (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m.,
for interment in family burying-ground, Ballygowan. Deeply regretted by
his sorrowing Wife and Family; also his Aunt, Mary Bennett.
Charitable Bequests ~ Margaret McKnight
9) War Weapons Week; Axis
Consuls in U.S.A.: Inquiry Next Week; Five Enemy 'Planes Shot Down in Attack
on North Sea Convoy; Removal of Unexploded Bombs or Shells; Ulster Men in
Casualty List; Butchers to Have Higher Wages; New Benevolent Fund for R.A.F.
10) The Northern Whig and Belfast Post, Thursday, November 14, 1949 ~
Defendant's Solicitor Cross-Examined (Anna & Phyllis Orr, Nancy Kerr, Sarah
Browne); Cooking for Jack Tar (Miss S. S. Wilson, Mrs. M. Swan, Miss I.
Garrett); Overcrowded Court; Fined for Border Smuggling (Reginald John
Chinn, Ronald E. C. Reavy, William Martin, Thomas McNulty); Ulster War
Weapons; Children Damage Shelters, Parents Responsible; Belfast Association
of D.F.C. Winner (Samuel James Millen); Black Mountain Man Stole Tea and
Sugar (James Downey); Belfast Road Fatalities (William John McCloskey)
(James Maguire) (James McCurdy Coulter) (John Gilmore); Belfast Youths for
Trial (George Dickson, David Gillespie, William J. Mays); Colonel Lascelles
Talks to Campbell Boys; Fine (John McGarriel); Theatre for Belfast Naval
Canteen; Work of Cripples' Institute.
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