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Belfast Evening Telegraph
Wednesday 23rd November 1898
School Board Prosecutions. In the Summons Court yesterday, before
Messrs. Garrett Nagle, R.M.; J. J. McDonnell, J.P.; Dr. King Kerr, J.P.;
Charles McLorinan, J.P.; James McCann, J.P.; and Charles Boyd, J.P., the
following persons were fined, on the prosecution of the School Attendance
Committee, in respect of children not attending school regularly:- Andrew
Ramsay, 8 Ferndale Place; Robert Crangle, 14 Avondale Street; Alexander
Brown, 23 Pernau Street; Robert Delaney, 36 Ballynure Street; Michael Brady,
60 Boundry Street; Robert McMenamy, 65 Aberdeen Street; Robert Boyle, 5
Bedeque Street; Marshall Wilson, 36 Shannon Street; Joseph Thomas, 45 Old
Lodge Road; John Sleeth, 80 Broom Street; Thomas Meek, 15 Malvern Street;
James Gregg, 12 Campbell's Row; Christopher Graham, 90 Blythe Street;
Charles Killen, 3 Craig Street; Samuel Bell, 5 Cullingtree Place; Samuel
Spence, 76 Hilland Street; Joseph McCann, 11 Ruby Street; James Gray, 21
Parker Street; Robert Best, 39 Comber Street; James Higgins, 50 Moira
Street; Michael Hale, 18 Arran Street; John Shields, 28 Cuba Street; James
Donnelly, 56 Stanfield Street; David Lowry, 26 George's Street; Isaac Rea,
54 Gertrude Street; and Archibald Young, 53 Cuba Street. Attendance orders
were made against about thirty other persons.
Belfast Traveller
Gets Twelve Months' Hard Labour. At Dublin City Sessions a commercial
traveller, names Samuel Stevenson, of Belfast, who was arrested, under
circumstances already reported, for obtaining £12 by false pretences from
Miss Sarah Hill, proprietress of Warren's Hotel, South Great George's
Street, was brought up for sentence. Prisoner was arrested at Comber railway
station. Detective Officer Fawcett said at present the police held two
warrants against the prisoner founded on charges similar to the present one,
and he understood a third was issued, but which was not yet in the hands of
the detectives. The Recorder sent the prisoner to jail for twelve months
with hard labour.
The Wreck of the
Atlanta. Belfast Survivor's Narrative. How the Crew met their death. -
Portland (Oregon), Nov. 21. Graphic details of the wreck if the ship
Atlanta, the loss of which has been already cabled, are given by the three
survivors, one of whom, Francis McMahon, of Belfast, Ireland, says the lost
men met their death with remarkable bravery and light heartedness. While
hanging on to the rigging, expecting at any moment to be swept to
destruction, they bantered one another with astonishing levity. One man was
hanging on to a davit, and was being submerged by nearly every wave while
the others laughed at his predicament and joked with him as to the poor
chance he had of escaping. He replied, "Yes, I know; this is no crow's nest;
but I will be hanging here after you have gone to the bottom," His
prediction was almost verified, for he outlasted all of them except the
three who were saved in the lifeboat. Finally he dropped exhausted into the
sea. McMahon sustained in the water as long as possible the captain, who
could not swim. Only one body has come ashore. Most of the crew of the
Atlanta were Americans, who are alleged to have been impressed into service.
Northern Bankrupts
Adjudicated - John Shevelin, of Cross Roads, Carrickmacross, Monaghan,
cattle dealer, and Patrick D. Reavy, of Bundoran, Donegal, veterinary
surgeon, were adjudicated bankrupts in the "Dublin Gazette" last night.
Sudden Death in
Lisburn. Last evening Dr. Mussen, J.P., coroner, held an inquest in the
Boardroom of the Workhouse on the body of an old woman named Eliza Hall,
aged about 75 years, who resided in Antrim Street, and who died suddenly on
Sunday. The jury, after hearing the evidence of Dr. Jefferson, found that
death was caused by congestion of the lungs. Head-Constable Peate watched
the proceedings on behalf of the Crown.
Concert at
Banbridge. On Tuesday night a very successful soiree and concert was held in
the Orange Hall, under the auspices of the Conservative flute band. The hall
was packed to overflowing. After tea a very enjoyable programme was gone
through, consisting of songs, recitations, stump speeches, &c., in which the
following took part :- Messrs. Johnston, Douglas, Grey, Cotter, Foster,
Wilson, Fleming, and Boyd. The band also contributed a number of selections.
The meeting terminated at a late hour with the band playing the National
Anthem.
Rabies in Monaghan
Union. At Monaghan petty sessions on Tuesday a number of persons were
summoned for allowing their dogs to be at large without muzzles. The
magistrates were of opinion that this was a rather serious state of affairs,
considering that only a few days ago a rabid dog had been destroyed in the
town. District-Inspector Cahill pointed out that eight other animals,
worried by this rabid dog, had also to be destroyed. The chairman (Mr.
Rafferty) said the magistrates were contemplating imposing heavier penalties
on those neglecting to carry out the muzzling order. The recent case of
rabies in Monaghan would fully justify them in taking such a course.
Ballybay Petty
Sessions. At these sessions on Monday Francis Bradley, an aged farmer,
residing in the townland of Drumfreeghan, summoned a young man named Oliver
Conlon, of the same townland, for assault. A cross-case was preferred. The
Court fined Conlan in 2s 6d and dismissed the other case. James Casey,
Monaghan, was prosecuted by the Great Northern Railway Company for
travelling between Dundalk and Ballybay on the 19th ult. without having paid
his fare. The Court imposed a fine of 10s and 10s costs. Hugh McAllorney,
Carrickatee, summoned his brother James McAlorney, a returned American, for
threats. Defendant was ordered to enter into bail - himself in £10 and two
sureties in £5 each - to keep the peace for twelve months, or in default one
month's imprisonment.
Attempted
Burglaries at Poyntzpass. A number of attempted burglaries have been
perpetrated of late in this village and surrounding neighbourhood. Another
was committed on Monday between eleven and twelve o'clock, in the townland
of Loughadian, County Down, at the house of a farmer named James MacClory.
Some miscreants entered the premises in the absence of the occupants at
Banbridge market, having gained access by breaking a number of panes in a
window at the back. The place was ransacked, everything being pulled about.
On his return Mr. MacClory appraised the police of what took place. It
is believed that the deed was the work of some of the tramp class.
Bangor Notes. By
an inaccuracy in the return of the lifeboat committee, the figures of which
appeared in the "Evening Telegraph" on Monday evening, it was stated that £1
17s had been collected by the Lifeboat Collection boxes, instead of £4 11s
2½d. Altogether the committee have collected £49 5s. 10d. in Bangor
district.
Bangor Town
Commissioners. A special meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. John McMeekan
presiding. A discussion took place on the changing of plans of sewerage at
Church Street, and it was decided to send a list of the changes to the Local
Government Board for approval. Mr. John Russell, C.E., Belfast, attended,
and reported that the work of constructing the swimming pond at Pickie was
progressing satisfactorily. The clerk had prepared a statement of the
affairs of the Board with a view to striking a new rate in order to cover
the expenses. Mr. Bowman proposed that notice of intention be given to
strike the rate, and that the rate be as follows:- 4d for sanitary, 2d for
water, 2d for general purposes, and a reasonable charge for special water
rate. Mr. Bowman formally proposed the motion, and the Board rose.
Dromore Notes. The
monthly petty sessions court was held on Tuesday - Mr. J. R. Minnis, J.P.,
in the chair. Acting-Sergeant Wishart summoned Samuel Beattie for having in
his possession unstamped and unjust measures. Fined 2s 6d. and costs in both
cases. Rachel McCormick, for failing to send her children to school, was
fined 5s and costs. Michael McCartan, Ballela, applied for a spirit grocer's
licence. Mr. Clayton, D.I., opposed the application, which was granted. The
building in connection with the Dromore Cathedral has now been finished, and
the work men are now engaged inside repairing and renovating the new
building, as also the old. Lord Clanwilliam visited the church on Thursday
last, and was greatly satisfied at the manner in which the improvement had
been carried out. The Town Commissioners of Dromore, County Down, have
presented Mr. McConnell, their late town clerk, with a handsome and
beautifully illuminated address. The presentation came off in the Town Hall,
the chairman, Mr. Joseph Weir, presiding. A splendid luncheon was prepared,
and after doing justice to the good things with which the table groaned the
interesting ceremony took place. The vice-chairman, Mr. Hamilton, T.C.,
referred in complimentary terms to the important and valuable services
rendered to the town by the energy and ability of Mr. McConnell, who
suitably replied.
Larne Town Commissioners. A special meeting of Larne Town
Commissioners was held last evening in the Boardroom of the McGarel Town
Hall, Mr. David McQuillan presiding. The principal business of the meeting
was to consider the following memorial which had been sent to the Local
Government Board - We, the undersigned ratepayers, beg to inform you that we
are opposed to the purchase of the Larne Gas Works by the Larne Town
Commissioners, and we trust you will withhold your consent to such an
agreement. We consider that under present circumstances it is unwise for an
expiring Board to plunge its successors in such a scheme. We are prepared to
give further and substantial reasons if necessary. Signed by about 800
names. After an interesting discussion on the subject, Mr. Foster moved that
the clerk (Mr. W. G. Younge) acknowledge receipt of the letter of the Local
Government Board, enclosing memorial against the purchase of the gas works,
and state that the matter therein referred to its receiving the
consideration of the Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Mr.
McConnell, and passed unanimously.
The Constable's
Providential Escape. Accused sent to the Assizes. At the Belfast Custody
Court this morning, before Mr. F. G. Hodder, R.M., and Mr. Alcx. (Alex.)
Malcolmson, J.P., James Meharry was again put forward on the charge of
cutting and wounding Acting-Sergeant Dornan, on Woodstock Road, on 15th
November. The circumstances of the case are already well known, the
constable being stabbed within an inch of the heart. The deposition of the
acting-sergeant was read over this morning, and he had nothing to add to it.
Constable Brennan corroborated the evidence of the acting-sergeant. At the
time prisoner had not even the smell of drink. Accused repeated that he had
been drinking, and did not know what he was doing. Prisoner was returned for
trial.
Accident in a
Local Shipyard. A serious accident occurred this morning in the shipbuilding
yard of Messrs. Workman & Clarke, where a plater's helper named James
Gilliland, aged 28, received severe injuries. It appears that he was
employed at the stern of ship 154, when he fell to the ground from a height
of about forty feet. The ambulance was at once summoned, and in it he was
removed to the Royal Hospital where he was received by Dr. Montgomery, An
examination of his case was made, and it was found that he was suffering
from a fracture of the leg and contusions. He is progressing as favourably
as can be expected.
Bangor Petty Sessions. This fortnightly court of petty
sessions was held to-day before Messrs. Wm. White (chairman), G. Herbert
Brown, Hugh Ferguson, John Fay, Thos. Workington, Dr. R. Bolton, and
Lieutenant-Colonel P. E. Bowlby, R.M. - A Family Brawl. Wm. Niblock,
Groomsport, summoned his brothers, Alexander Niblock and John Niblock, the
former having assaulted him at Groomsport and the latter for maliciously
breaking one pane of glass in his window on the 3rd inst. Mr. John McKee
appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. H. H. Mussen defended. From the
evidence of complainant, it appeared that he and his brother Alexander had
not been on good terms for some time past, and on the night in question he
struck complainant on the face opposite a public-house in Groomsport, the
blow cutting him severely. Later the other brother John put his foot through
his window. He had given them no provocation whatever. Wm. Orr and Ross
McIntosb (McIntosh) stated that all the parties had got a good deal of drink
on the night in question as both defendants had been paid that evening for
services rendered on the lifeboats. Lizzie Niblock deposed to seeing John
put his foot through the window. He afterwards offered to pay for it. David
Barron stated that defendant only fell against the window. The Chairman said
it was a regrettable occurrence, as all the parties were engaged in a noble
work at the lifeboat station, and it would be much better if they would all
try and be friends. Alexander Niblock for the assault would have to pay 10s
and costs, and John for the malicious injury would be fined 2s 5d and 2s
compensation. - Bicycling in the Footpath. Florence Murphy, Bangor, was
summoned by Constable Mullan for riding her bicycle on the footpath at
Bangor on 9th inst. Fined 5s and costs. Sergeant Karr prosecuted Wm.
Melville, Bushville Avenue, Belfast, for a like offence at Bangor on the
12th inst. Fined 5s and costs. The same complainant preferred a similar
charge against Thomas W. Dugan, Holywood, on the same date, Fined 5s and
costs. - Drunk in Charge. Constable Howard summoned Robert Montgomery
Cotton, for having been drunk while in charge of a horse and cart at Bangor
on the 11th inst. A fine of 5s, with costs, was imposed. On the complaint of
Sergeant Karr, James McIlveen, for having been drunk in charge of a horse
and car on the 6th inst., was ordered to pay 10s and costs. - Unmuzzled
Dogs. For allowing their dogs to be at large in the vicinity of Bangor
during the last fortnight without being muzzled. Thomas McDowell, Thomas
McPherson, and Wm. Larmour were each fined 2s 6d and costs. - No Licence.
Sergeant Karr summoned James May, Millisle, for pedling without a licence at
Bangor on the 1st inst. A fine of 5s and costs was imposed. - Riotous.
Matthew Frew was summoned by Sergeant Karr for riotous behaviour at Bangor
on the 17th inst. A fine of 10s and costs was imposed.
This Day's Police.
- Custody Court. (Before Mr. F. G. Hodder, R.M., and Mr. Alex. Malcolmson,
J.P.) A Would-Be Jarvey. John Doherty was charged with being drunk and
disorderly. It appears that accused was in a lively mood and took a horse
and car from a youth who had charge of it. When asked to explain his conduct
he became most disorderly, and was arrested. Fines 2s 6d and costs. -
Larceny Charges. Rose Kennedy, 28 Hamill Street, was charged with the
larceny of seven yards of cashmere cloth, the property of her sister.
Accused, it appeared from the evidence, resided with her sister for the past
seven months, and while the sister was lying ill prisoner took the cloth
from a box and pawned it. Accused was dealt with under the First Offenders
Act. - Wm. John Stevenson stood charged with the larceny of a coat and vest,
the property of Mrs. Paisley, 40 Clementine Street. Prisoner, it seemed from
the story told in court, watched Mrs. Paisley leave the house for a message,
and then slipped in and took the articles. One month's imprisonment was
ordered. - Wm. Martin stood charged with stealing a gold bangle, the
property of Emily Allan, 19 Balmoral Street, between 17th and 21st November.
When arrested prisoner admitted the charge. Miss Allan's story was to the
effect that the accused lodged with her from June last, and on Monday, when
she went to a little box in the parlour, where she kept the bangle, it was
missing. A pawn assistant swore that the prisoner pledged the article with
him on Monday. Accused was remanded till Friday, Sergeant Stoddart, who had
charge of the case, stating that he had further charges to prefer against
prisoner. - Jolly Beggars. Andrew Graham was charged with assaulting a car
driver, named Michael O'Kane, and refusing to pay the legal fare. Prisoner
engaged the car with several others to drive to a certain public-house in
Milltown. On the way there were several stoppages for drink and one for the
purpose of allowing the travellers to have a hundred yards race. On the
return to the city a row arose over the payment of the fare, and during the
altercation the Jarvey received a severe cut on the nose. Accused was fined
30s and costs, one third of the penalty to go to the carman.
Summons Court.
(Before Messrs. Garrett Nagle, R.M.; Joseph Macauley, J.P.; Alexander
Malcomson, J.P.) - N.S.P.C.C. Prosecution. Inspector Whelehan, of the
N.S.P.C.C., summoned Hannah Boyd, 24 Trafalgar Street, for continuous
neglect of her children. The evidence was that the defendant was greatly
addicted to drink. The husband stated that she had only been drunk since
Saturday last, and Mr. Donnelly, who defended, submitted that no case had
been made. The bench granted an adjournment for fourteen days to give the
woman a chance of reforming.
Death of Mr. W.
Jury - We regret to learn that Mr. W. Jury, son of the late Mr. W. J. Jury,
of Chichester Street, died at his residence, Lisburn Road, this evening. He
had been ill for some time with typhoid fever.
Births, Marriages
and Deaths. Births -
French, November 17, at Boscombe Hants, the wife of J. M. French, of
a son.
Deaths -
Burrows, November 23, at 22 Lake Street, Belfast, Samuel, the
youngest son of John and Annie Burrows, aged 1 year and 10 months.
Despard, November 22, at Windsor Terrace, the beloved wife of G. F.
Despard. Deeply regretted.
Frame, November 22, at 19 Lawrence Street, Annie Millar, daughter of
John and Maria Frame, aged 16 years. Interment in City Cemetery. Funeral
private.
Jury, November 23, at Malone Gardens, William Henry, the eldest son
of the late W. J. Jury, of Brooklands, Belfast. Funeral private.
McNeill, November 22, at his residence, 51 Earl Street, Charles
McNeill - R.I.P. The remains of my dearly-beloved husband will be removed
for interment in Milltown Cemetery, on to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at
one o'clock. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation. Mary
McNeill
Miller, November 22, at the residence of her son-in-law, Hugh Beck,
17 Albertbridge Road, Jane, the wife of the late Robert Miller. Her remains
will be removed at eleven o'clock on to-morrow (Thursday) morning for
interment in Comber Churchyard. Friends will please accept thus intimation.
Hugh Beck
Moran, November 23, at 21 Upton Street, Belfast, Patrick Moran.
Interment notice in to-morrow's issue.
McDowell, November 22, Henry McDowell. His remains will be removed
from his late residence, Cluntagh House, on Friday, the 25th inst., at
twelve o'clock noon, for interment in the family burying-ground, Killyleagh.
Rosbotham, November 23, at 69 Elizabeth Street, after a lingering
illness, William Rosbotham. The remains of my beloved husband will be
removed for interment in the City Cemetery, on Friday afternoon, the 25th
inst., at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
American papers please copy. Deeply regretted. Emily Rosbotham.
Smith, November 22, at his residence, Derrylee, Moy, Robert Smith.
His remains will be removed for interment on Friday, at twelve o'clock noon.
Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation.
Wylie, November 22, at 18 Crocus Street, Belfast, James, the
dearly-beloved child of James and Margaret Wylie. His remains will be
removed for interment in Milltown Cemetery, on to-morrow (Thursday)
afternoon, ay half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this
intimation. James Wylie.
Walker, November 21, at his residence, 14 Arnon Street, off Old Lodge
Road, William Walker (Little Willie). His remains will be removed for
interment in the City Cemetery on tomorrow (Thursday) morning, at eleven
o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. Home, home at last, thy
labour done, Safe and blest, the victory won; Jordan passed, from pain set
free, Angels now have welcomed thee. Agnes and Margaret Clarke.
Webb, November 23, at 17 Springfield Avenue, Sarah, the
dearly-beloved wife of John Webb. Her remains will be removed from above
address at twelve o'clock noon, on to-morrow (Thursday), for interment in
the family burying-ground, Derriaghy. Friends will please accept this
intimation. "Asleep in Jesus" John Webb
In Memoriam -
Hutton, In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, who
departed this life on the 23rd November 1897, and was interred in the City
Cemetery. Gone, dear mother, gone for ever, Here no more with us thou art;
Suddenly it came upon us, Mother dear, with thee to part. Gone, dear mother,
much we miss thee, No dear form like thine is near, No kind word to soothe
or comfort, None like thee ours heart to cheer. Elizabeth Hutton, 80 Melrose
Street, Belfast
Walsh, In loving memory of Wilhelmina (Mina), who departed this life
on the 23rd of November, 1897, and was interred in the City Cemetery. "Fell
asleep in Jesus." "Gone, but not forgotten." Short and sudden was the call,
And she so dearly loved by all. 22 Bruce Street, Belfast
Burning Fatality
in Lurgan. The North Armagh coroner held an inquest on Tuesday on the body
of Isaac Dynes, a child under two years old, who died from burns sustained
on the previous evening. Dr. Magennis, J.P., deposed that the deceased was
burned on the back, the back of the head, and right arm, and died from
shock, caused by the injuries. The evidence of the mother of the deceased
and a Mrs. Capper showed that the former left her house for a few minutes on
Monday evening to obtain buttermilk. The only persons then in the house were
her three children, the eldest of whom was only four years of age. Mrs.
Capper found the deceased enveloped in flames, and a Mrs. Collins removed
the burning clothing. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
Belfast Police Force. Charge Against Two Constables.
Inquiry in Cullingtree Barracks. - A police inquiry was held in Cullingtree
Road Barracks yesterday for the purpose of investigating charges preferred
against Constable Michael Martin and Constable James Kennedy, of that
station. The charge against Constable Martin was that on the night of the
25th October he was guilty of neglect of duty in failing to bring under the
notice of his authorities the fact that Constable Charles Faughnan became
drunk while on beat duty with him. Constable Kennedy was charged with
failing to report to his sergeant that Constable Faughnan returned to his
barracks drunk on that night, the accused being barrack orderly.
District-Inspector Kelly prosecuted, and the Court consisted of
District-Inspectors Morrell (president) and Wright. Mr. N. Tughan
represented the constables. Acting-Sergeant Mains deposed he could not find
Constables Faughnan and Martin on beat at 11 p.m. on 26th October, and he
came to the barracks and asked the orderly, Constable Kennedy, if the two
men had returned, and he replied that they had some short time previously.
Witness directed the barrack orderly to tell the men to come to the
day-room, as he wanted to see them; and when he returned in a minute or so
he stated to witness, "I told them." In about another minute Constable
Martin came in, and witness asked him where Faughnan was, and Martin
replied, "I think he must have gone to bed." Witness then reported the
matter to Sergeant Maguigan, who was in charge of the barracks.
Cross-examined by Mr. Tughan - Constable Kennedy was attending to his duties
as barrack orderly, and immediately admitted that the men had come in. To
District-Inspector Kelly - It was customary for men to come into the dayroom
on returning off beat, in order to ascertain what duty they were for on the
following day. Constable Charles Faughnan stated that on the evening in
question he was on beat duty with Constable Martin. On that night he left
his beat without being relieved, at 10.55 p.m. Constable Martin came with
him to the barrack. He was placed in charge for being drunk shortly after
coming to the barrack, and he admitted the charge. Witness was not drunk
when he came to the barracks; he had two glasses of brandy taken. He was
admitted to the barracks by the barrack orderly, Constable Kennedy. Witness
immediately proceeded to the yard on coming in. He left his beat that night
without being relieved because his stomach became sick. When a man became
sick on beat it was usual to bring the other man to barracks with him. It
was about a quarter of an hour after his return that Sergeant Maguigan found
him; he was then drunk. He did not remember getting any message from
Acting-Sergeant Mains. In answer to the President, the witness admitted that
he had acted unfairly towards the barrack orderly in returning to barracks
under such circumstances. The brandy which he drank before he came into
barracks was in his possession while he was on beat. Sergeant Owen Maguigan
stated that Constable Martin did not inform him that there was anything the
matter with Constable Faughnan. Witness found Constable Faughnan in a back
passage supporting himself on two pegs in the wall. Witness asked what was
up, and the constable then let go the pegs and threw his arms around the
sergeant. The constable was drunk. He then placed Constable Martin in charge
of Faughnan. In a pantry off the kitchen he found Constable Faughnan's
appointments lying on a shelf. At the door-step near the pantry he found a
broken bottle. To Mr. Tughan - Witness always found Constables Martin and
Kennedy truthful. To the President - The constable was in such a very bad
state of drunkenness that he (the sergeant) was quite sure he could not have
passed the barrack orderly some minutes previously without the latter
observing his condition. The men were well aware that they were bound to be
inspected on returning off duty. Acting-Sergeant Shannon gave evidence that
on the night in question Constables Martin and Faughnan did not report their
arrival to him, though they were bound to do so, and he was supposed to
inspect the No. 2 beat. He saw Constable Faughnan as he was going upstairs;
the constable was very drunk. For the defence, Constable James Morrow said
that a few minutes after ten o'clock he saw Constables Faughnan and Martin
in Durham Street. Witness spoke to them, and they then appeared to be quite
sober and were attending to their duty. Constable Higgins deposed that he
saw the accused constables a few minutes after ten o'clock. They were then
perfectly sober. He himself had gone to the mess-room and hung up his belt
before coming to the day-room to inquire as to his duty for the following
day. Constable Sydney E. Reid returned to barracks from duty on the evening
in question about 10-50, and on his way passed the two constables, Faughnan
and Martin. They were both absolutely sober. Constable Hawkins gave similar
evidence. Witness stated further that when he was leaving the barracks to go
to his lodgings they were within a couple of yards of him, and he apologised
to them for having closed the door after him. He was then enabled to get a
comprehensive view of them, and they both appeared to be perfectly steady.
Mr. Kelly asked witness if he would consider a man fit for important duty
who had drunk two glasses of brandy. The witness answered he had seen
policemen drink eight glasses of brandy and still be fit for duty.
(Laughter) Constable Thomas Sintey gave corroborative evidence. He met the
two constables as they were marching steadily homewards. The President -
"Steady and strong, marching along." (Laughter) This closed the inquiry, and
the decision will be made known in the usual course.
(not local) Sad
Stabbing Fatality. At Preston yesterday evening a sad stabbing fatality
occurred. A young butcher named John Dawson was cutting up meat on a trestle
when William Marshall, another young man, came behind him, and, slapping him
boisterously on the back, exclaimed, "It's a cold day." Dawson turning round
suddenly, the point of his knife penetrated deceased between the ribs and
inflicted a wound in the region of the heart, death ensuing in a very short
time. Dawson ran for the doctor, and afterwards voluntarily went to the
police station. The young men were friends.
Dublin Trawler
Wrecked. The fishing trawler Ellen and Mary had gone ashore off Balbriggan,
and is expected to become a total wreck. One of the crew named Laurence
Toole, lost his life. The trawler was the property of Mr. Dalton, of
Ringsend.
Belfast Ship's
Record Voyage. Man Lost Overboard. Terrible Experience of a Boat's Crew.
Further particulars have been received in this city of the recent accident
on board Messrs. Thomas Dixon & Son's barque Cordona, which arrived at
Miramichi, British North America, in October last. She had made the round
trip from Miramichi to Belfast and back in 44 days, which is said to be the
quickest on record. She was not expected at Miramichi so soon again, as she
had left Belfast two or three weeks later than other vessels which had not
arrived when the Corona finished her voyage. The accident which resulted in
the loss of a seaman named Kernahan, who belonged to Mountpottinger, took
place at night, off Escuminac Point. He was standing on the rail hauling in
the foresheet as the ship was coming about, and lost his footing. Captain
Brown saw him close under the stern, and threw him a lifebuoy, and saw him
swimming towards it. A boat was launched for the purpose of trying to save
him. The search for him was fruitless, and then the boat tried to get back
to the ship, but failed to reach her, owing to the strong wind and heavy
sea. The six men reached Escuminac in an exhausted condition after five
hours of battling with the wind and waves. This was Kernahan's second voyage
here. He was only 17 years old, and was a delicate youth. He went to sea for
the benefit of his health, and felt so much improved by the last voyage that
he shipped again. Nothing was seen of the boat after it was launched, though
the ship dodged about all night looking for it and burning flash lights. The
Corona is now on passage to Belfast with timber.
Alleged Criminal
Libel. Charge Against a Donegal Man. At Pettigo (Co. Donegal) Petty Sessions
on Tuesday, Thomas Aiken, hotel-keeper, prosecuted a young man named
McIlwaine, manager of a local public-house, for criminal libel. He was
accused of circulating two ballads in which complainant's character was
scurrilously animadverted upon, and which, as alleged, were calculated to
injure Aiken's business. The case, it appeared, had its origin in disputes
between members of the local Church of Ireland congregation and the rector
and between members of a band and the Orange body. Defendant disclaimed any
intention of injuring the business of the complainant. The magistrates
returned the defendant for trial at Donegal Assizes accepting bail for his
appearance.
Tipperary Faction
Fight. Man's Eye Gouged Out. Seven men of the farming class from the
mountainous districts of Curreeny, Sheveroy, &c., were brought into Nenagh
yesterday by the police, who had been out all night effecting the arrests.
The circumstances of the affair are as follows:- As Stephen Butler, of
Gurtamagog, and Edward McCormack, of Curreeny, with some others, were
proceeding home from Nenagh on the evening of the last fair day, they were
met at a place called Mount Island, outside the village of Dolla, by the
accused, and a fight took place, in the course of which Stephen Butler had
his right eye gouged out, besides sustaining other injuries. Edward
McCormack was also more or less injured. Butler's condition has become so
critical that his life is regarded as being in imminent danger. On Monday
night the Nenagh police, under Head-Constable Horgan, with the Dolla police,
started out, and before morning succeeded in arresting the following:- James
Collins, Patrick Guinnane, Wm. Ford, James Corcoran, Patrick Gleeson, James
Rogan, and John Ryan. The prisoners were remanded to Limerick Jail.
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Friday 13th
January 1899
The Oceanic. To-morrow's Big Launch. Latest Arrangements. The Queen's
Island Shipyard is a scene of great activity to-day, the concluding
preparations being made for the launch of the Oceanic to-morrow, and the
reception of the large crowd of spectators who hold tickets or have been
invited to witness the interesting event. There will be six officers of the
White Star Line present, under Captain Smyth, R.N.R., and 36
quarter-masters. For the information of the general public we may repeat
what we said yesterday, that the places to which they will be admitted are:-
The Alexandra Wharf, Milewater Basin, Spencer Dock Pierhead, Albert Quay.
Barricades have been erected at these places, and every care will be taken
by the police authorities to prevent accident. Still, much depends upon the
public themselves, and anything in the nature of a rush, or of climbing in
dangerous places, should be avoided, and the instructions of the responsible
officials strictly carried out. The importance of avoiding the Twin Islands,
as a position of grave danger, cannot be too strongly urged. During the
dinner-hour to-day the Victoria jetty was thronged with workmen and boys
employed at Queen's Island, who, in their leisure time, critically examined
the Oceanic. One youth had the temerity to climb to the elevated box which
has been fitted up for the purpose of taking cinematograph views of the
launch, and a number of his companions seized the opportunity of teasing the
youngster by removing the ladder from his reach and afterwards giving him a
rough passage when permitted to make his descent.
Lisburn Notes. The
storm has played the usual havoc in Lisburn. In Tanyard Lane the top story
and the roof of several houses used as stables by Mr. Hamilton, V.S., were
blown down, the debris falling against houses and smashing the windows and
doors of same. As much as 75 feet of the top portion of the wall was
demolished, and the bricks and mortar are now lying across the lane. Three
horses in the stables at the time of the catastrophe were with difficulty
removed.
Lurgan Notes.
Serious damage was occasioned by the hurricane in Lurgan. Business had to be
given up altogether, and the live stock driven to the best shelter
obtainable. The streets were well night impassible, bricks, slates, and
chimney pots flying in every direction. Several persons were seriously
injured, many women being blown with great violence against the walls, and
badly hurt. Mr. Rea, Brownlow Gardens, sustained a severe fracture of the
leg. Several shop windows were blown in, and much loss sustained. - The Rev.
George A. Foster, senior curate of Lurgan, was taken suddenly ill at the
rectory yesterday evening (Thursday) whilst attending to his ordinary
duties. Dr. Darling was immediately summoned, and the rev. gentleman is
progressing very favourably.
(not local)
English Woman Sentenced to Death. The trial concluded yesterday at the Old
Bailey of Kate Marshall, aged 44, whipmaker, who was charged with the wilful
murder of her married sister, Elizabeth Roberts, by stabbing her at 26
Dorset Street, Spitalfields, on the night of November 26 during a quarrel.
Witness denied striking or stabbing her sister. The jury found the prisoner
guilty of wilful murder, but strongly recommended her to mercy on the ground
of want or premeditation and the fact that the deed was done in a moment of
drunken frenzy. In reply to the usual question the prisoner said, "I say I
am guilty of many other crimes, but I have over twenty stabs myself. I say
before Lord Jesus, the Trinity, and Heaven that I am innocent of this
dreadful charge. God knows, and I call upon Him, my defender, that I am
innocent before the whole world of this crime. Do with me what you will, I
am innocent." Sentence of death was passed, whereupon the prisoner
shrieked," Oh, Jesus, this is perfect murder. Where is God? I call upon
Him." Accused was removed protesting loudly. - The trial of James Robertson,
labourer, for murdering Margaret Wilson, with whom he lived, concluded at
Aberdeen yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of culpable homicide, and
Lord McLaren, the presiding judge at the Circuit Court of Justiciary,
sentenced Robertson to penal servitude for life.
Disastrous Storm.
Great Damage to Property. Schooner Ashore in Belfast Lough. Narrow Escapes
on the County Down Coast. The severe gale which visited Belfast yesterday
afternoon continued far into the night, and the storm was almost the
fiercest we have experienced since 22nd December, 1894. Slates were blown
off houses in every part of the city, and many people had very narrow
escapes. A boy was taken to the hospital suffering from contusions to the
foot caused by a ridge-tile falling upon him, and a man's wrist was
fractured by a falling plank. At the quays, timber was blown about in every
direction, and around the Dufferin Dock many of the stacks were badly
tossed. A shed was damaged at Messrs. Workman & Clark's yard; five lamps
broken - one at the ferry steps, two at Princess Dock, and two at the York
Dock. The electric wires at Queen's Quay were carried away, and for a time
the lamps were not lighted. Workmen arrived and fixed them, so that at nine
o'clock they were in going order. The White Star liner Afrie, which, as
already reported, broke adrift in the Abercorn Basin in the afternoon, was
strongly secured during the night. In the lough the storm was very heavy,
and occasioned a great deal of anxiety as to the safety of vessels in
Belfast Lough and in the channel. In Bangor and Ballyholme and district the
storm was especially felt. The sea round Bangor and district lashed the
piers and rocks with great fury. The coastguards of Donaghadee, Orlock Hill,
Groomsport, and Bangor had a very busy time of it. An unknown schooner was
very near destruction off Templepatrick, between Millisle and Donaghadee. At
one time she was in dangerous proximity to the rocks, and it was thought at
first that the rocket apparatus would have to be used, but her drooping two
anchors brought her up to the wind, and it was not necessary to use the
rocket, especially as the wind dropped considerably. Another schooner, named
the Charlotte, as already reported, had a narrow escape off Ballyholme, the
strong north-west gale blowing her in the direction of Ballymacormick Point,
and quite close to shore. A yawl from Groomsport approached her, but the
crew refused to leave. The Charlotte was able to drop her anchor, and if the
wind, which was moderating, does not increase in severity, little danger is
anticipated. The rocket apparatus from Groomsport was close at hand, but it
was considered necessary to go to the assistance of a third schooner, which
was being buffeted about off Grey Point and Helen's Bay, firing and flying
signals of distress. Accordingly, Mr. Peace, Donaghadee; Mr. Batton, Orlock
Hill; and Mr. Feharty, Bangor, in charge of fourteen coastguards and the
rocket apparatus, proceeded to Crawfordsburn. The schooner, which is said to
have been lying in the lough for a few days and bound for Balbriggan, had
parted her cable, and was riding about in an unmanageable manner. After some
time she set in in the direction of Carnalea, and the crew considered it
advisable to leave in their boat. This they succeeded in doing, as the gale
had slightly abated. The schooner then struck on a rock close to Carnalea.
Whether she will become a total wreck or float off remains to be seen. The
officers and coastguards returned to Bangor, and proceeded in the direction
of Ballyholme, with the intention of seeing if their services would be
required by the Charlotte. At ten o'clock last night the schooner, which is
said to be named the Mary Stuart, belonging to Bangor, North Wales, is lying
on the rocks at Carnalea, about 100 yards from the station. The crew
numbered three, and are at present in Mr. Boal's, of Carnalea, for the
night. She was laden with coal, and was bound from Silloth.
Effects of the Gale
in North Down. The storm that swept over North Down yesterday was one of the
severest that has visited the district of Castlereagh and Moneyrea for many
years. The wind, which blew from the west, and shifted alternately to the
north, caused great havoc in many farmers' stackyards. In one case, that of
Mr. David Munn, Ballyallely, two stacks of wheat straw were carried several
hundred yards away by a terrific gust of wind. At Crossnacreevy a haystack
belonging to Mr. W. R. White, was removed apparently by the same gust, and
scattered about the adjoining grounds, while trees were uprooted, many
falling across the roads leading to Belfast, and causing considerable delay
to traffic. At Moneyrea a farmer who was conveying a load of straw to
Belfast had the misfortune to see his goods carried clean away from the cart
by a sudden rush of wind. The ropes which bound the straw to the cart
snapped as if they had been so much thread. At the same time the animal
which was attached to the cart had a narrow escape of being blown over a
precipice. Up to the present no loss of life has been reported.
To-day in Belfast.
The gale has entirely abated to-day, but in many districts of the city it
has left traces of its visit in the shape of damaged hoardings, and broken
slates. At Connsbrook House, Sydenham, a large railing was completely lifted
out of the ground and blown into the garden. The cross-Channel steamer, Duke
of Clarence and Duchess of Devonshire, from Fleetwood and Barrow, had fairly
good passages last night. The Scotch boats also reached port about the usual
time. Up till noon the Liverpool steamer had not put in an appearance at
Donegall Quay. The Antrim Iron Ore Co.'s steamer Parkmore, which was
slightly damaged in the collision with the White Star liner Afric, in the
Abercorn Basin yesterday evening, was docked in No. 2 Graving Dock, this
morning, for recairs. (repairs)
Train Blown
Down an Embankment. A terrific storm blew over Ennis yesterday, and the
Fergus rose to an unusual height, and the lower parts of the town were
submerged. The retort fires in the Ennis Gas Company's premises were
completely extinguished. The banks of the Lower Shannon have given way in
several places.
An accident which
was happily unattended by any serious consequences occurred on the South
Clare Railway at Quilty Cross. When the 8.30 a.m. down train from Ennis had
reached the place named a gust of wind if unusual violence suddenly swept in
from the sea and blew the carriages and the van completely off the line down
an incline of over 20 feet. Two men named John Hoare and Michael O'Halloran,
of Ennis, were the only travellers on the train, and Hoare had his head
slightly injured in the fall. A break-down gang, under Mr. Hopkins, left
Ennis for the scene of the accident. A similar accident occurred at the same
place two years ago.
Alarming Accident near
Mullingar. A terrific hurricane, accompanied by frequent heavy downpours
of rain, swept over Mullingar yesterday. A very serious accident, which it
is feared will terminate fatally, occurred at Cookesborough. A man named
Connor, a servant in the employment of Mr. Michael Ronan, Fennor, was
driving a son of the latter to the railway station here to take his
departure by the 9 a.m. train for a school near Dublin. When passing
Cookesborough a large ash tree crashed down on the car, which it smashed
literally in splinters, but did not hit either of the occupants. Connor,
however, received very serious injuries by the sudden uprise of the front of
the vehicle. He was unconscious, and some parties who saw the accident had
him removed at once to the County Infirmary, where it was found that he was
suffering from paralysis, caused by injury to the spine. He also received
some other serious injuries. He lies in a precarious condition. Neither the
boy nor the horse were hurt.
Dublin Law Courts.
County Down Case. To-day an important County Down case came before the Chief
Land Commission - John Kelly, tenant; Captain E. S. U. Shelton, landlord;
Patrick McVey, tenant; Captain R. McG. Bond Shelton, landlord. Mr. W. M.
Whitaker (instructed by Mr. S. Martin) in Kelly's case, and (instructed by
Messrs. Bell & McCartan) in McVey's case, applied on behalf of the tenants
that originating agreements in their respective cases fixing fair rents
should be taken off the file on the ground that they had been altered in a
material respect after the tenants had signed, the date being altered from
1884 to 1886, and also on the ground that they had not been filed within a
month after they were signed.
Trials by Jury.
(Before Mr. Justice Andrews and a Common Jury). McConville v. Jackson. This
was an action brought by Peter McConville of Ballymany, County Armagh, on
behalf of his daughter, Catherine, an infant, to recover damages laid at
£200 for slander, the complaint being that the defendant, John Jackson, a
farmer, residing in the same locality, said of the girl, "I saw her take W.
McClure's watch and run up the road with it." Meaning, as imputed, that she
had committed an indictable offence. The defendant denied the slander, and
pleaded that the words complained of were not spoken in a defamatory sense.
The jury found for the defendant. Mr. W. H. Brown (instructed by Mr. M.
Brown) appeared for the plaintiff; Messrs. Campbell, Q.C., M.P., and Charles
Murphy (instructed by Messrs. E. D. Atkinson & Co.) were for the defendant.
Belfast Child
Seriously Burned. At 8.40 this morning, a child named Lizzie Bredin, of
Bombay Street, was admitted to the Royal Hospital suffering from severe
burns caused by her clothing becoming accidentally ignited at the kitchen
fire. The child was burned all over the body, arms, and legs, and is in a
very critical condition.
Mr. McHugh, M.P.,
and the Sledge Hammer. Breaking into Sligo Courthouse. Mr. P. A. McHugh,
Member of Parliament and Mayor of Sligo, attended a great convention of
delegates of the United Irish League at Ballymote, County Sligo. The
Sub0Sheriff of the county had refused to the Mayor the use of the
Courthouse, the only available building. Mr. McHugh, however, settled the
matter very promptly by sending for a sledge hammer, and, having taken off
his coat, he smashed open the door of the Courthouse. The delegates entered,
and the business proceeded in due course.
Belfast Quarter
Sessions. (Before his Honour, Judge Fitzgibbon, Q.C.) Mr. H. M.
Crawford, deputy registrar, was in attendance. Tijou v. Johnston.
This was an action brought by Walter Edgar Tijou, publisher, Manchester,
against Frank C. Johnston, coachbuilder, 27 College Street, Belfast, for £5,
the price of goods sold and delivered and for work and labour done, and
materials for same found and provided by plaintiff for defendants at his
request. Mr. Hanna (instructed by Mr. R. J. Porter) appeared for the
plaintiff, and Mr. George Hill Smith (instructed by Mr. Wellington Young)
for the defendant. Mr. Hanna said the plaintiffs were known as the
Manufacturers' Registration Company, and published a book which was
circulated everywhere over the world, giving advertisements of various
trades. It appeared that one of the company's travellers applied to
defendant, from whom he received an order. Subsequently a proof was sent to
him. He approved of the proof, and the advertisement was inserted. When he
was asked for payment he objected, on the ground that his firm was not
sufficiently identified with Belfast. The plaintiff and Mr. Mallpass,
traveller, were examined. Mr. Johnston stated that the material part of the
advertisement was left out, and he refused to send a cheque when application
for payment was made. In reply to Mr. Hanna, witness stated that the
advertisement was of no value to him, because the name of the town with
which he was identified had not been put in. His Honour held that the works
were sufficiently identified with Belfast, it having been mentioned several
times. There was a perfectly accurate photo. of Mr. Johnston, which was
further identification. He gave a decree for the full amount.
Ferguson & MacRae v.
Moore. An action was brought by Henry Ferguson and Duncan MacRae,
agents, against William Moore, 1 Marlborough Terrace, Lisburn Road, Belfast,
to recover £10 13s, balance of goods sold and delivered, and for work and
labour done. Mr. Hanna (instructed by Messrs. Lynas and Hayes) appeared for
the plaintiffs, and Mr. McGonigal for the defendant. His Honour gave a
decree for the amount.
A Disclaimer. Mr.
Stewart Wylie, 34 Warkworth Street, writes that he is not the person
mentioned in connection with the recent case at the present quarter
sessions.
The Crows at Kelly's
Execution. Mr. W. F. Johnson, of Poyntzpass, writes as follows, under
date January 12:- In your correspondent's account of the execution of Kelly
at Armagh in your issue of 10th inst., it is mentioned as a remarkable
incident that at the same time that the black flag was hoisted a large flock
of crows appeared and hovered over the jail and then departed, I wish to
point out there was nothing singular in this, for the crows fly every
morning across from Castledillon Woods towards the Callan, and at this time
of year they pass over the town just at the time mentioned. It is very
probably that exactly the same thing will happen to-morrow (Friday), but no
one need imagine that the crows make their appearance on account of the sad
scene that is being enacted at the jail.
Bangor Notes. The
schooner which narrowly escaped being driven ashore in Ballyholme Bay last
night is at present riding at anchor off Ballymacormick Point.
Births, Marriages
and Deaths. Births -
Harford-Battersby, January 7, at Great Yarmouth, the wife of the Rev.
Dundas Harford0Battersby, of a son.
Marriages -
Gardiner - Hilton, January 11, at Elmwood Church, by the Rev. David
Purves, M.A., William Gardiner, Drapersfield, Cookstown, second son of the
late William Gardiner, J.P., Annavale, Keady, to Annie, second daughter of
R. J. Hilton, J.P., College Gardens, Belfast
Deaths -
Buchanan, January 12, at 29 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, of
pleuro-pneumonia, Annie G. Buchanan, late Queen's Nurse, Ardrishaig,
Scotland, and formerly of Bloomfield, Belfast. O. Norris.
Brawley, January 12, at her residence, 117 Louisa Street, Sarah, the
beloved wife of John Brawley. Her remains will be removed for interment in
the City Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at half-past two
o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. John Brawley
Gowdy, January 13, at 34 Upper Townsend Street, Jane, the beloved
wife of Henry Gowdy. Funeral arrangements in to-morrow's papers. Wake
private. Henry Gowdy
Hanvey, January 13, at Gilnahirk, Mary, the youngest daughter of the
late John Hanvey, aged 22 years. Her remains will be removed for interment
in Dundonald Burying-ground, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at two
o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. Mary Hanvey
McKeown, January 13, 1899, at his residence, Railway Street, Comber,
John McKeown. Interment in the family burying-ground, Comber, on Sunday
afternoon, the 15th inst., at three o'clock. Samuel McKeown
McIlroy, January 12, at her residence, Ballygallough, Ballyclare,
Jane Hunter, the beloved wife of William McIlroy, Jun. Interment in
Ballylinney Burying-ground, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at two
o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. William McIlroy, Jun.
Wright, January 12, at 38 Hopefield Avenue, Mary Sarah, the wife of
J. S. Wright. Her remains will be removed for interment in the City
Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at ten o'clock.
In Memoriam
Reid, In sad remembrance of my beloved mother, Marianne Crawford, who died
on the 13th January, 1898, at Ballyhanwood House, Dundonald, and was
interred in the City Cemetery. There we shall meet to part no more, And
still together be. One of Her Children.
Roscommon Murder
Charge. Two Men Returned for Trial. At Castlerea (County Roscommon)
yesterday, Garret Ruane, James Kedian, Michael Kedian, Patrick Regan, and
Martin Ruane were charged with the wilful murder of Thomas Hoban, at
Polonalty, on the 2nd January. There were several witnesses examined, and
the evidence for the prosecution went to show that on the night in question
the deceased man, Hoban, and the prisoners, with some others, were in the
public-house of Mr. Martin McDonnell, Cloonfad, drinking. A row occurred
between Hoban and James Kedian, who struck each other a few times. Kedian
was put out of the public-house, and went home. At ten o'clock the other men
were put out, and they went homewards. About 200 yards from Cloonfad they
met the two Ruanes, who are cousins to Kedian, and another row took place
between one of the Ruanes and Hoban. Martin Ruane and Hoban got into
handigrips. During the struggle which ensued both men rolled into a dike or
drain on the road-side. After about a minute or so Garret Ruane went into
the drain where the two men were struggling, and Martin Ruane came out, and
rejoined the others. Garret Ruane afterwards came out, and the police came
up. Hoban was dragged out of the drain insensible, and was carried back to
the public-house of Mr. McDonnell, when, on examination, it was found he was
dead. Dr. Donnellan, Castlerea, who held a post-mortem examination on the
body, gave evidence as to the exterior and interior wounds on deceased, and
gave it as his opinion that death was caused by drowning. Garret and Martin
Ruane were returned for trial to the Spring Assizes at Roscommon, and the
others were discharged.
The County Cavan
Massacre. Execution of the Culprit. Scene Outside the Jail. Sketch of
Prisoner's Career. The second execution in the week took place at Armagh
Jail this morning, when Philip King, of Nolagh, County Cavan, was hanged for
the murder of his mother-in-law, wife, and child. The demeanour of the
culprit since receiving sentence at the recent Ulster Winter Assizes at
Belfast has undergone considerable change. At first he assumed a somewhat
reckless attitude, but as he realised the awful fate that awaited him he
became more serious, and paid devout attention to his religious duties.
During his last days he was almost constantly attended by Rev. J. J. Quinn,
Roman Catholic prison chaplain, and Rev. Mr. Williams, C.C. He spent a very
restless time last night, and prayed with earnestness from time to time. As
the hours passed he seemed to more and more keenly feel his position, and
the arrival of his clergy about 6 o'clock seemed to afford him genuine
relief. Mass was then celebrated in the apartment, and afterwards King
partook of the last rites of his Church. At 20 minutes to 8 o'clock the
prison bell tolled out, and a short time before the hour the Sub-Sheriff for
County Cavan, Mr. Forbes, called at the cell and demanded the body of the
wretched man. The governor of the jail having formally handed King over, he
was led towards the place of execution, which is situated about 30 yards
away, He was preceded by a clergy man bearing a crucifix, and was attended
by another, who recited, as the mournful procession proceeded, the Litany
for the Dying. Following came the governor, the Sub-Sheriff, and the
warders. On arriving at the Reception Hall, which is not more than 15 yards
away from the scaffold, Scott, of Huddersfield, who, with his assistant,
Binns, had remained in the prison since the execution of the other Cavan
murderer on Tuesday, appeared. The executioner at once placed the white cap
over the doomed man's face and secured his arms. Thus bound and blindfolded
he was led towards the scaffold, where he was placed over the trap. The
rope, the noose of which is constructed of horsehair, was then placed round
his neck and his legs pinioned. Everything thus being ready for the closing
scene, just before the hour of 8 the bolt was drawn and King descended into
the pit, death being instantaneous. King was 35 years of age and a painter
by trade. His wife's mother was called Mary Reilly. (it's a very long
account of what happened but things between King, his wife and mother-in-law
were not good, many charges were brought against him for violence and
threats over some years, he had 2 children, a baby and a 2 year old, he
murdered both the woman as they slept and the baby suffocated against the
mother as it was in the bed, the bodies lay for 4 days and in that time the
2 year was alive and wandering about naked, it eventually lay down in the
kitchen and died of starvation and the cold on the 3rd day. He had
also been married previously and his wife died before giving birth to their
child, he evicted his mother-in-law from the home they all lived in but
there was a will from the daughter so he was eventually evicted from the
farm and the mother-in-law gave him some money, he married his second wife
Mary Reilly within 12 months. He had a brother who resided in
Cootehill, a farmer, he also had two sisters in America.)
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Saturday 31st March 1917
Belfast Shipyard Fatality. The death took place in the Royal Victoria
Hospital, Belfast, on Friday evening, of a young man names Thomas Lynass,
who resided at 8 Milewater Road. Deceased, it appears, was working on a ship
at Messrs. Workman, Clark, & Co.'s North Yard in the afternoon when he
slipped and fell a distance of about 40 feet. He was conveyed to the
hospital in an unconscious condition, and died as already stated.
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Belfast Telegraph Tuesday 11th
February 1936
(not local) Mother's House Fired. Because Supper Wasn't Ready. - A
nominal sentence of one month's imprisonment was passed by Mr. Justice
Humphreys, at Chester Assizes, yesterday, on Robert Arthur Whitfield, (18),
of Hillside, Frodsham, who was found guilty of setting fire to his mother's
house. He was found not guilty of stealing a bicycle owned by a police
sergeant, who was called to the house. The Judge said the sentence meant
that Whitfield would afterwards have attention for mental trouble. It was
alleged that he set fire to the door of his mother's bedroom when she
declined to get his supper ready. Afterwards he escaped from the house by a
rope of blankets, and sheets, which he lowered from his own bedroom, and he
rode off on the sergeant's bicycle. "I did so to make my own escape and
prevent his having the means of locomotion," Whitfield explained in
evidence. When the Judge commented on this sentence, Mr. G. Norman,
defending counsel, attributed it to the high standard of modern education.
The Judge - The standard is not so high when it permits of the use of four
syllable words when one syllable would do.
Private Life of an Egg.
- How long is an egg new laid? counsel asked in the King's Bench Division,
London, during a case concerning a consignment of eggs from Australia. The
importer replied - "I should say seven days," but he qualified this by
saying that it all depended on the temperature in which it was kept. The
best temperature for an egg is 36 degrees, he said. For four months in this
temperature it would remain absolutely good. An egg can be kept for six or
eight months provided there is no change in the temperature, but he admitted
that the term "new laid" raised a question that he had never heard
satisfactorily answered.
(not local) Puzzle of
Boy's Death. Asphyxia Blamed. But Cause Not Known. - When the inquest
was resumed at Southend on Alexander Charles Askam (18), of Woodgrange
Drive, Thorpe Bay, the Coroner Mr. H. J. Jefferies) said:- "It was at first
thought that death was due to a tumour on the brain. Then it was thought he
died from some narcotic poisoning, but analysis makes it clear that that was
not so. "In my opinion, death was not due to poisoning, but to asphyxia,
from what cause we do not know." At the previous hearing it was said that
the boy, who was found dead in his bedroom, had twice tried to take his
life.
Toomebridge Accidents.
- When John Brady, a farm servant at Toomebridge, was driving a horse in? a
cart on the Toome road the animal bolted, throwing him. He had two ribs
broken. - A schoolgirl, Nan McKendry, Duneane, Toomebridge, when going to
the well for water slipped and fell, dislocating her shoulder. She had to be
taken to the Waveney Hospital, Ballymena. - A boy, Ted McCann, Duneane,
Toomebridge, fell off a couch and broke his arm. He was taken to the Waveney
Hospital, Ballymena.
Death of Mr. J. A.
Morrison. - We regret to announce the death of Mr. Joseph Alexander
Morrison, who passed away at his residence, Strandview Gardens, Ballycastle.
The late Mr. Morrison, who was an extensive farmer of the Moorfield
(Dervock) district, retired five years ago to take up residence at
Ballycastle. An elder of the Presbyterian Church, he was connected with the
congregations of Toberkeigh (Dervock) and Ballycastle, and was
superintendent of Dervock Sabbath School for many years. A brother of Rev.
S. W. Morrison, B.A., senior minister of Aghadoey Presbyterian Church, he is
survived by his wife, one daughter (Mrs. S. Huey, Dervock), and four sons
(Rev. R. H. Morrison, B.A., Rathfriland; Dr. W. D. Morrison, Llanelly; Dr.
Daniel McVicker Morrison, Reading, and Mr. Samuel Morrison, Australia).
Death of Capt. John
McCrindle. Old Steamship Line Link. Fleetwood-Belfast Service -
Many of the older generation in Belfast will regret to learn of the death of
Captain John McCrindle, who died at his home in Hesketh Place, Fleetwood,
to-day, aged 82 years. Captain McCrindle, who was commodore of the old
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company's Royal Mail line of steamers,
which plied between Fleetwood and Belfast, was well-known in the city in
earlier days. He began his seafaring career at the age of 14 aboard a
windjammer, and had many adventures before the mast. Before he had reached
his prime he had sailed the Seven Seas. He retired twenty-five years ago.
For a period Captain McCrindle was on the Derry-Fleetwood service, which was
suspended in 1911. A native of Wigtonshire, he leaves a widow, to whom deep
sympathy is extended in her bereavement.
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Belfast Telegraph Thursday 24th March 1938
Derry Case - Third Day of Hearing. Defence Evidence. Mother, Sister
and Wife. Witness from Sick Bed. - The Derry armed robbery charge, which
entered upon its third day of hearing to-day, will, it is anticipated,
conclude this evening. The jury on taking their places this morning again
assured his Lordship that they had been comfortable overnight. The first
witness examined to-day was Mrs. Elsie C. Hunter, mother of the accused,
Arthur Hunter. Replying to Mr. Lowry, Mrs. Hunter gave evidence in support
of the statement of the accused that on the night of the robbery he was in
his father's house. Mrs. Hunter said that on November 28 she and her
daughter went shopping about 8 p.m. She was the (in) The Diamond when the
Guildhall clock struck 9-30, and a friend who was with her then left to get
a bus while witness and her daughter returned home. Witness said she left
her hat and coat upstairs, and was coming downstairs when her son, Arthur,
came in. Mrs. Hunter corroborated the other evidence given by her husband
and the accused regarding what took place in her home that evening. Replying
to Mr. Begley, she said that about six weeks after the robbery of Mr.
Bradley her husband told her that Arthur's name was being connected with it,
and he asked her to write down all she could remember about that evening,
and she did so while it was fresh in her mind. Wanted to Affirm. The
next witness called was Miss Maureen E. Hunter, a sister of the accused. On
entering the witness-box Miss Hunter said she wanted to affirm. His Lordship
- On what grounds? Miss Hunter - I want to tell the truth, but I don't want
to swear by God. His Lordship said the right to affirm was hedged round with
very close restrictions. "Give her the book," he added. Miss Hunter - "Well,
I will swear then," and she then took the oath and gave evidence in support
of the testimony made by her mother that her brother, Arthur, was at their
home at the time stated on the evening of November 28. Replying to Mr.
Cooke, the witness said it was in May that she began to think back over
these events. His Lordship - And you were able to cast your mind back six
months? Witness - It was not very hard to do. The next witness to be called
was Mrs. Margaret Hunter, wife of the accused Arthur Hunter, who said that
on the evening of November 28 her husband and she had tea in her father's
house. Her husband returned to the house about 10-15 and took her home,
after which he returned to his father's house. On Monday, November 30, her
husband returned home about 6-20, and about 8-15 p.m. he carried their baby
into the house of Mrs. Watson, a neighbour, who took charge of the child
while witness and her husband went to the pictures. On that Monday morning,
said the witness, she gave her husband £5, which was a present she had
received on the Saturday evening from her mother. While Hunters at the
Pictures. Mrs. Margaret Watson corroborated the testimony that on Monday
evening, November 30, she kept Mrs. Hunter's baby while the Hunters were at
the pictures. Cyril H. Watson gave evidence in support. Harold O'Kane, who,
Mr. Lowry said, had undergone three operations and had been brought from a
sick bed to give evidence, stated that for a number of years past he had
erected wireless aerials for merchants in Derry. In November, 1936, he
received instructions from Mr. Hunter's assistant to erect an aerial in the
Boston Hotel, and did so. Mr. Lowry then called to the witness-box Mr.
Stevenson, who had been employed by Hunter as an assistant in his shop, when
his Lordship commented, "He has been called for the Crown, and you have
cross-examined him. You cannot now make him your witness after
cross-examining him." Mr. Lowry said he desired to examine Mr. Stevenson,
and ask him to explain one mistake that occurred in the book. His Lordship
ruled that this witness could not be called by Mr. Lowry. Mr. Lowry - I will
ask your Lordship to make a note. His Lordship - I will make no note. The
note of the shorthand writer is there. Mr. Lowry - I would ask with very
great respect - "The full report will be in the shorthand writer's note,"
interrupted his Lordship, who then told Mr. Stevenson to stand down. Mr.
Lowry - I want this clear that I had him summoned as a witness. "That closes
out case," Mr. Lowry added. The Carlin Case. Mr. Agnew then proceeded
to call witnesses in the case against Carlin. The defence in Carlin's case
was then opened, Carlin himself being the first witness. He said he was a
brick layer, and while he was working earned about £2 11s. weekly. On
November 28 he left his home in the afternoon and called at a public-house
at the top of Fahan Street, where he had about two drinks. His Lordship -
Why do you say about two? Could you not have had three? Witness - It is a
custom in Derry when you stand one you get one back. (Laughter) After
leaving this public-house he went to the Boston Hotel, where he had a few
more drinks. His Lordship - You seem to have got on better there. Witness -
You drink more quickly when you are on your own. He left the Boston Hotel
and went to Deeney's public-house in Duke Street, where he threw rings with
a couple of other men, the loser to pay for the drinks. His Lordship - I am
learning quite a lot of the social life in Derry. (Laughter) Witness,
continuing, said after leaving Deeney's he returned to the Boston Bar, then
went home and made himself a cup of tea. After leaving the house he went to
McGirr's public-house, and came back to the Boston Bar shortly after 9
o'clock. In the bar parlour he saw Lavelle, Jack O'Brien Charles McGeady,
and Arthur Kane. He heard a conversation between the men relating to the
money which it was proposed to be stolen. In the course of the conversation
it was stated that Mr. Bradley carried the money home in a bag walking.
Hunter came into the bar parlour, Mr. McCallion having passed through before
him. Hunter was standing in the doorway and witness heard him say "I will do
that myself." Witness did not know to whom the remark was addressed. He left
and went round to St. Columb's Hall with the intention of warning Mr.
Bradley. He saw Mr. Gallagher, an official of the slate club, from whom he
got the change of ten shillings. He told Mr. Gallagher to hurry home on
account of what he had heard in the Boston bar shortly before 10 o'clock and
met O'Brien and Lavelle, the latter standing him a drink. Lavelle ordered
half a pint of whisky which they drank in John Street. They went to the
Waterside and in Lavelle's house had some more drink. After leaving there he
went to the quay, where he must have fallen asleep. His Lordship - No wonder
if you consumed all the drink you said you did. When he wakened it was late
and a friend of Lavelle's left him half was across the bridge. Shortly after
he had gone to bed Constable McLaughlin wakened him and asked him to account
for his movements on that day, when asked why he wanted an account of his
movements, the constable did not tell him. He then made the statement to the
constable out of which he thought some things were omitted. On Monday,
November 30, he and his wife went to the first house of the pictures and
when he returned he went to the band room in a cellar underneath his house,
remaining there until bed time. Coyle and McGeady came into the cellar, and
Coyle, who had some drink taken, tried to take possession of a drum. In
November he showed Coyle a newspaper report of an incident that happened in
Dublin. He never at any time advised Coyle to burn any clothes. The
statement by McCallion of a conversation which he said had taken place in
Bishop Street were untrue. He never said to anyone that he had just got
about £5 for the job and that he was going to approach Hunter for more. He
gave a deposit to Hunter on a wireless set and on Christmas Eve Hunter gave
him a cheque which was dishonoured. It was afterwards cashed by Hunter's
father. He took no part on the hold-up and robbery of Mr. Bradley. "Dreadful
Conflict" Cross-examined by Mr. Begley, witness said in his statement to
Constable McLaughlin he did tell him he was in St. Columb's Hall, and if the
constable was reminded about it he might admit it. His Lordship - If
necessary, we must have these men recalled because there is a dreadful
conflict of evidence here. Witness said Constable McLaughlin refused to tell
him what he was inquiring into. Witness's wife told him that a man had been
shot and robbed. His Lordship - If all the allegations against the police in
Derry are true it is time there was a bit of a clearance. Mr. Begley - Did
you tell Constable McLaughlin that you went to St. Columb's hall? Witness -
I started to tell him and he said that was all right. Witness was asked why
after having heard of the conversation in the Boston Bar he had not reported
the matter to the police after he became aware of the hold-up. Carlin said
he held certain opinions and he would not like to be seen talking to a
policeman or going into the barracks. There were certain things happening in
Derry and nobody liked to be called a "tout" Mr. Begley - Were you afraid of
being shot by the type of man that McGeady and Coyle were afraid of? His
Lordship remarked that the witness had not added greatly towards the
maintenance of law and order. Replying to further questions, witness said
when he was making the statement to Head-Constable Hueston, the head had
made a mistake in attributing a remark to Hunter instead of to Arthur Quinn,
whose Christian name was the same as Hunter's. He made no allegation against
the head-constable, who, he thought, had made a genuine mistake. He denied
having talked to Coyle about the Bradley hold-up except in general
conversation. Everybody was talking about it and deploring it. Anthony
Curran said he saw Carlin in McGirr's public house, Orchard Street, on the
night of the robbery and they discussed Mr. Maxwell's election. Mrs.
Isabella Carlin, wife of accused, said her husband arrived home very drunk
on the morning after the robbery. A policeman came into the house when he
was in bed, awakened him, and took a statement from him. On November 30 she
and her husband went to the pictures, after which he went to the band-room.
James Gillespie said on November 28 he passed Miller Street, the scene of
the robbery, after ten o'clock, and on his way across Craigavon Bridge
overtook Carlin, who was the worse for drink, and two other men he did not
know. Bernard Dogherty, a member of the band, said he saw Carlin at the
practice that night. Mr. J. Lynn, Carlin's solicitor, said after he had been
instructed in the case he went to Mr. James Gallagher, Nationalist
registration agent, and asked him of Carlin on the night of the robbery had
gone to St. Columb's Hall and asked him for change of a 10s note? He said he
had. He further asked Mr. Gallagher if Carlin had warned him to hurry home,
and Gallagher said, "Now that you mention it, I think he did say something
like that." (another paper better turn up so we get to find out what
happened - Mary)
Labourer's Death.
Collision Near Larne. Open Verdict Returned. - An open verdict was returned
at the inquest at Larne, on Wednesday night, on Robert Parke (41), labourer,
Ballytober, Larne, who was killed when, on his way to his work, his pedal
cycle came into collision with a motor0car at Killyglen Cross-roads on
Wednesday morning. The inquiry was conducted by Dr. Hall Stewart, J.P.,
deputy coroner, and a jury. Mr. J. C. Tweed appeared for the driver of the
motor-car, James B. Morrow (22), Cregagh Road, Belfast; and Mr. J. W.
McNinch, jun., appeared for the next-of-kin. Dr. Allan Porter, Larne, who
went to the scene of the accident, said he found a man lying at the side of
the road. He was dead. The cause of death was shock and haemorrhage due to
penetration of the lungs by fractured ribs. Evidence of identification was
given by Gardiner Parke, Ballytober, a brother. Thomas James McFaul,
Killyglen, labourer, said at 6-50 a.m., about 25 perches from the
cross-roads, he met and spoke to Parke, who was cycling slowly towards the
cross-roads. Very shortly after that witness heard a slight crash, and a few
moments later Mr. James Morrow, the motorist, came up after him and told him
to go to the nearest 'phone and 'phone for a doctor. Constable B. J. Clarke,
Larne, gave detailed measurements, and said Mr. Morrow pointed out the point
of impact, which was about the centre of the cross-roads. From that point to
where the car stopped showed brake marks, and was a distance of 62 feet. Mr.
tweed said the measurements showed the motorist was on his own side.
Constable F. McMullan, Larne, authorised officer for the inspection of
vehicles, who accompanied the previous witness, described the damage to the
car and bicycle. The brakes of the car were in perfect order. The steering
was a bit stiff when the car was turning, but that might have been caused
through the accident. Otherwise it was effective. The front brake blocks of
the cycle were badly worn. Morrow, who was cautioned by the Coroner, stated
he spent Tuesday night at his father's summer residence at Corkermaine,
Ballygally, and left at 6-45 on Wednesday morning for Belfast, driving his
father's Morris Ten, and travelling on the main inland Ballygally Road.
Approaching Killyglen Cross-roads, he was travelling about 25 m.p.h. and he
sounded the horn. He looked but saw no one on the side road, and was
practically half way over the crossing when he saw Parke about four or five
feet off him travelling pretty fast. Witness swerved to the left and put on
his brakes. Parke hit the rear of the front right-hand mudguard and the
right side of the car. The witness stated he had seen traffic emerging
occasionally from that side-road, and he was always on the look-out there as
there had been an accident at the corner some time ago. From his car there
would not be a view of the Killyglen Road for 45 yards back; there was a
vague view of part of it, but near the corner there was none at all. His car
was very low. He felt the accident could not have been avoided no matter
what he did. The jury returned a verdict as stated. The foreman intimated
that the jury were of the opinion the notice of the authorities should be
drawn to the corner for traffic signs to be erected.
Two Co. Antrim Wills.
Canon Leaves Sum for Masses. - Canon James Lawrence O'Flaherty, of Armoy,
who died on October 28 last, left personal property valued at £4,881 16s 9d.
The testator bequeathed £50 for the celebration of Masses. - Mr. William
John McKinstry, of Ballycorr, Ballynure, farmer, who died on November 14
last, left personal property valued at £2,384 17s.
Both For Commission.
Breaking and Entering Charge, - Robert Sherlock and John Curran, both of
Chemical Street, were committed for trial at the Commission at the Belfast
Police Court to-day charged with breaking and entering the premises of John
Ross, Donegall Road, with intent to commit a felony.
Academical Sanctuary.
Of No Avail For This Cow. - A cow which ran amok in Great Victoria Street,
Belfast, this morning, caused considerable excitement. Dashing down the
street, it sought sanctuary on the greensward fronting the Royal Belfast
Academical Institution. A number of spectators watched the efforts of the
drover to "evict" the animal. After some trouble he succeeded, but on
emerging from the gates the cow showed its indignation by butting one of the
onlookers. The latter, fortunately, is none the worse. The cow was
eventually rounded up in Queen Street.
Ballycran Whist Drive.
- Over 120 people attended the whist drive in aid of Mount St. Joseph's
Church, Ballycran, County Down. The prize-winners were the Misses Dillon,
O'Leary and Mrs. Carney. Messrs. H. Geary, T. Walsh and T. Flynn. Mr. F. J.
McKenna, N.T., was M.C.
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Belfast Weekly Telegraph Saturday 14th January 1899
Another margarine prosecution has been disposed of by the Belfast
magistrates, and this time a wholesale dealer has been caught. First of all
a Mrs. McKay was summoned by Inspector McMaster for selling margarine as
butter. She evidently made a complaint to the inspector, and the result was
that a wholesale and retail dealer names James Lewis, 16 and 18 Newtownards
Road, from whom the "butter" was purchased, was also brought before the
Court. The evidence clearly established Mrs. McKay's innocence, it being
proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that she had bought the stuff from Lewis
as butter, and as a matter of fact had got an invoice with it. The
magistrates showed a wise discrimination in freeing Mrs. McKay from blame,
and imposing a penalty of £20 and costs in the case of Lewis. It was his
third offence under the Margarine Acts, and the penalty cannot in any sense
be regarded as severe. The respectable traders of the city can console
themselves with the reflection that there are black sheep in every
profession, but a few more penalties of this sort would have a wonderful
effect in the direction of clearing them out.
Louth Man in Klonkyke.
(Klondyke) - A young man named Thomas O'Shea, who is a native of Clogher
Head, County Louth, has returned on a visit to his native place, after
spending some months in Klondyke, at the celebrated gold mines. He had been
in the army of Uncle Sam, and having served his full period, he was
honourably discharged. When Klondyke was first boomed Tom O'Shea started for
the El Dorado, in company with others, by the route of the Chilkoot Pass. He
started from Juno City, and proceeded by steamer to Dyea, and from thence
over the trail to Chilkoot Pass, and by dog sledges to Lake Bennett. He and
his comrades then halted, built a boat, and by that means went to Dawson
City, through Canyon, White Horse Rapids, and down to the Yukon River.
Arrived at Dawson City, they all "prospected," each man getting a "claim,"
which was staked out for mining operations. Food becoming scarce, O'Shea set
out on the 6th of last January to procure a stock of provisions, and
travelled to Dawson City by dog sledges, over 300 miles of solid ice, and
arrived there on the 31st of the same month. It is useless to say that his
return with the provisions was anxiously welcomed by his comrades. The
following is a scale of prices at that time prevalent in Dawson City:- Meat,
1½ dollars per lb.; eggs, 2½ dollars per doz., and up to 4 dollars for the
best descriptions; bread, 1 dollar per lb.; potatoes, 50 cents to 1¼
dollars per lb. The liquor was sold at almost prohibitive prices. Brandy or
whiskey - a vile concoction, which, as Tom O'Shea said, in his own quiet
way, would burn a wart off a Clogher Head mule - was sold at the rate of 50
cents a glass. A small bottle of porter (costing in Ireland 2d) was sold at
from 50 to 85 cents. Butter was sold at the rate of 9 dollars for a can
containing two pounds. A friend of Mr. O'Shea's named Alexander McDonnell, a
Novia (Nova) Scotian by birth, but of Irish parentage, is the millionaire of
the place. Mr. McDonnell is at present on a visit in Ireland, the home of
his ancestors. Mr. O'Shea proposed returning to the Klondyke regions in the
early spring, and is brimful of anecdotes of that remarkable place, which
was almost deemed inaccessible. He has already made a good turnover, but is
anxious to add still more to his hard won earnings.
They Went Too Far.
- A funny incident occurred the other night in a late train travelling
towards a terminus not many miles from Belfast. A lady and gentleman got
into an empty carriage. The gentleman was tired, and he curled himself up,
hauled his hat over his eyes, and went to sleep. The lady opened a magazine
and began to read. Just before the train started other three ladies got in,
and immediately after the train started the gentleman in the corner began to
contribute a sort of a bassoon obligato. The snore attracted the attention
of the three latest arrivals, and their noses went up in the air in scorn.
"He is drunk," was the charitable remark of one. "Let us call the guard at
the next station," was the comment of another. And there were other remarks
about "disgraceful beast" and other things. They did not call the guard, but
when the terminus was reached the lady with the magazine touched the sleeper
and said, "We are home," and the supposed drunk got up and handed out his
wife, who had only time to get the amused glance at the rapidly disappearing
critics of her tired husband's condition. These ladies will probably hold
their tongues next time they travel with a sleepy man.
Death of a County
Antrim Centenarian - The death is announced of Wm. Macartney at his
residence, Kilgreel, near Templepatrick, in his 102nd year of his age. He
was buried yesterday (Friday) in Umgall Graveyard. It will be remembered
that we published an illustrated sketch of the old man's career some fifteen
months ago, which was read with great interest.
Attack On A Local
Footballer - On Saturday night an attack of a wanton nature was made on
a well-known local footballer who was proceeding quietly home. The player in
question who is a member of Distillery F.C., was passing Sheriff Street,
Mountpottinger Road, shortly after 11 o'clock with a friend when he was
accosted by a crowd of roughs who shouted "Go on the Stripes." The two young
men made no reply, and, when challenged to fight, said they did not want to.
A rush was then made on them, and both were knocked down. The footballer
regained his feet quickly, but his comrade was not so fortunate, as he
received severe treatment when on the ground. They were both resuming their
way home again when they were again attacked and badly abused, but they
escaped without further molestation. We understand that a well-known
Linfield player received serious injury on Saturday week at the hands of
roughs, and was laid up for some days with a serious wound on the head. On
Monday week last, while the same team was passing through the markets, a
shower of stones was thrown at them, and one of the players narrowly escaped
the blow of a paver.
Local & Provincial News :-
BALLYMONEY - Alleged
Highway Robbery - On Saturday morning, about two o'clock, a man named
Anderson, belonging to the vicinity of Inch Road, whilst proceeding home,
was molested by a couple of men on the Buncrana Road, beyond the Collen,
about a mile from the city, and covered by a revolver. They demanded it is
alleged, his money, &c. This he refused to part with, and they at once, it
is stated, throttled him, carrying off his watch and some money to the
amount of about 1s 6d, leaving their victim in the roadside without
inflicting any bodily injury. On recovering himself, he at once proceeded to
inform the police, and having met the patrol, informed them of the
occurrence. They at once set to work to trace the miscreants, but up to the
present no arrests have been made. It is stated that Anderson had a large
sum of money in notes in his breast pocket, and seemingly on the approach of
danger, the miscreants decamped, having only partially rifled his pockets. -
Reported Case of Smallpox in Londonderry.
On Saturday evening a
youth named Hugh McCloskey, aged about seventeen, and belonging to
the neighbourhood of Dungiven, was removed from the County Infirmary to the
Foyle Hill Hospital, suffering, it is alleged, from smallpox. Since the 22nd
of November last McCloskey has been an inmate of the infirmary, suffering
from an affliction of the leg, and on Friday night he was attended by Sir
William Miller and Dr. Cooke, house surgeon, being very ill. Symptoms of
smallpox to the medical gentlemen were apparent, and they at once
communicated with the sanitary authorities, who had him removed to the Foyle
Hill Hospital without delay.
Petty Sessions. -
Before Alderman Bell, J.P., chairman; Col. Tynte, R.M.; and Messrs. B.
Doherty, B. Hannigan, A. McVickers, and S. Sloan, justices. Charles Bradley,
for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 5s, or in default seven days.
Acting-Sergeant Drennan charged Michael Durnion with being drunk and
disorderly. 10s 6d and costs or fourteen days was ordered. The same
complainant charged William Peoples with being drunk and fighting. Fined 5s
and costs or seven. Daniel McDermott, for being drunk and fighting with
Peoples, was charged by Constable Porter, and fined 10s 6d and costs or
fourteen days. Wm. McGouran, for leaving a horse and cart without being
under control, was fined 2s 6d and costs or 48 hours. Acting-Sergeant Boyd
charged James McGlinchy, of Bridge Street, with being drunk and following
him on the street, challenging him to fight. Fines 10s 5d and costs or
fourteen days. Sergeant Morrow prosecuted a boy named James Roddy for
playing football on the street. Fined 1s and costs. Patrick McIntyre, for
being drunk, and disorderly, charged by the same complainant, was fined 2s
6d and costs or 48 hours. Joseph Kelly, for being drunk and disorderly, was
fined 21s 6d with costs or a month. John Bresland and Robert Moore were
charged by District-Inspector O'Connell for committing the alleged assault
on Edward Black, who, having made the charge on the night of the occurrence,
declined to swear to the statements in Court. The case fell through.
Breaking Windows in the Home for Women - Mary Boyd, charged on remand for
the offence, was fined 10s 5d and costs or 14 days.
Accidents Treated at
the Infirmary - On Saturday night a woman named Reilly, of Fahan Street,
was taken to the infirmary suffering from a nasty cut on the face, said to
have been caused by a bowl that was thrown at her. A little fellow named
Doherty belonging to Wellington Street was also treated for a bad cut on the
right hand. He was very much under the influence of drink, and dashed his
hand through a pane of glass. Both patients were attended to by Dr. Cooke,
and discharged.
Accident at the Quay.
- A man named Joseph Dennison, about fifty-five years of age, from the
neighbourhood of Knockbrack, fell into the river last night opposite the
Scotch steamboat shed. Some men who were working at the place, seeing the
accident, hastened to the rescue, and succeeded in getting Dennison out
before he was much worse for his sudden immersion. As it was considered he
was under the influence of drink, having been driving about the city all
day. Harbour-Constables Graham and Browne had him removed to the County
Infirmary, where he remains under treatment.
ENNISKILLEN - Clever
Arrest by Acting-Sergeant Dobson. - On Wednesday morning a young man
named John Hayes, in the employment of Mr. Beatty, Derrygiff, was sent to
the Florencecount Creamery with a supply of milk, and was there paid £1 11s
2d for the weeks supply. He returned, and left the donkey and cart
convenient to his master's dwelling-house. A slip of paper was afterwards
found in the cart, on which was written, "I am leaving, and taking the money
with me, but will send it back," or words to this effect. Miss Beatty came
into Enniskillen later on in the day and swore an information against him,
and a warrant was issued for his arrest, Acting-Sergeant Dobson, an officer
who has recently made several important arrests, was on duty at the
Enniskillen Railway Station on Thursday morning, and a few moments before
the departure of the 9.40 for Clones he observed a man sitting in a
third-class railway carriage whom he suspected to be Hayes. He took him out
of the carriage and questioned him. He admitted that his name was John
Hayes, but said he was a native of Belfast. After closely examining his
personal appearance and attire, Acting-Sergeant Dobson was satisfied that he
was "wanted," and he at once took him into custody and charged him with the
offence. Hayes stated that he knew nothing about the offence with which he
was charged, but afterwards admitted that he had been in the employment of
Mr. Beatty, and that he had written the note found in the cart. A sum of £1
7s 8½d was found on his person. He was brought before a magistrate, and
formally remanded for eight days.
Enniskillen Petty
Sessions were held on Monday, before Mr. R. G. Bull, R.M., presiding;
Viscount Corry, D.L.; and Messrs. Jeremiah Jordan, M.P.; S. B. Humphreys,
Wm. Carson, H. R. Lindsay, P. Crumley, and John A. Irwin, justices.
Indecent Behaviour.
- James Casey, Dame Street, was charged by the Town Commissioners with being
guilty of indecent behaviour on the public street on the 26th December. The
case was adjourned on last court day on a point of law raised by the
defendant. Constable ? said that on the date in question he had a man in
custody, whom he had arrested on a warrant. The defendant stopped the
prisoner, and told him his case had been settled. Witness took the prisoner
with him, and defendant followed, and made use of very filthy expressions.
Defendant - I have no recollection of anything that occurred on that day.
The Chairman - You are a nice sort of a boy to be let loose on the town of
Enniskillen. Fined 10s and costs, or, in default, seven days' imprisonment.
A Sharp Sentence.
Hugh Murphy ("Cozer") was charged by Sergeant Coulter with being drunk on
the 3rd inst. Fourth offence. There was another case against him at the suit
of the Town Commissioners for making use of indecent language after being
placed in the lock up. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 40s and
costs, or in default, one month's imprisonment in each case.
Riotous and Indecent
Behaviour - Hugh McKiggin was charged by the Town Commissioners with
being guilty of riotous and indecent behaviour on the night of the 3rd inst.
Sergeant Small and Constable Martin proved the case. Fied (Fined) 10s and
costs, or, in default, seven days. The fine was paid by defendant's mother.
Mr. Humphreys remarked that a fine was no use in a case like this, as it was
simply punishing the defendant's family.
Alleged False
Pretences - A young man named James Smith was charged by
District-Inspector Jephson with obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences
from Mrs. Elizabeth Bowey on the 3rd inst. The defendant appeared in
custody. A deposition made by Mrs. Bowey was read, which stated that the
defendant came into her room on the day in question, between two and three
o'clock, and asked for some money. He said her husband (Private Bowey) had
given him sixpence, and that he had told him she would give him threepence.
She him something to eat, but no money. He also said that he told him he had
two pairs of boots, one of which he did not wear, as they were too hard, and
that he might as well have them as anybody else. Believing that her husband
had sent him for the boots, she gave them to him. They were value for 4s.
Defendant told her that he had been in the regiment. Private Bowey said he
never saw the prisoner until the evening of the 3rd inst., between nine and
ten o'clock. He never authorised him to get the boots. Sergeant Small, in
reply to the Bench, said the boots had not been found. Constable Patrick
Brown said that a complaint was made to him on the evening of the 3rd inst.,
about twenty minutes to five. About 9.45 p.m. he saw the defendant, who
answered to the description given him by Sergeant Tiernan. He arrested him.
When he asked him for his name he at first refused to give it. He then said
his name was Kelly, and afterwards said it was Smith. He charged him with
obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences, and he said, "Not guilty."
"Where are the boots?" "Find out." The next day on the way to the jail he
said if they would allow him to get a pint of porter he would tell them
where the boots were. Defendant - You asked me was I sick, and if I would
get a pint of porter would I tell where the boots were. A pint of porter
never bought me, nor two pints. The Chairman said that a prima facie case
had been made against the defendant, and he would be returned for trial at
the next quarter sessions. Defendant - I never saw the woman in my life. I
never got the boots from her. I know nothing about them.
HILLSBOROUGH - On
Saturday last, at the monthly court of petty sessions, Herbert Walker and
James Ferris, for being drunk and disorderly, were each fines 2s 6d and
costs. Robert Kerr, for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart,
was mulcted? in 5s and costs. Brief reference was made to the death of Mr.
T. S. Howe, J.P., and on the motion of Mr. Henry, seconded by Mr. Lindsay,
the clerk was instructed to forward a letter of condolence to the bereaved
widow and family. The Chairman expressed his personal regret at the loss the
Bench had sustained by the death of Mr. Howe.
LIMAVADY - At
Limavady Board of Guardians on Monday, on the reading of the minutes, which
contained an entry that the workhouse porter, Mercer, had been drunk during
the Christmas week, Mr. McDonnell asked was he sober since last Board day.
The Master - He was not. Mr. McDonnell - Then there is no necessity for
bringing him here. I think he should be dismissed. Mr. Church moved that the
porter be asked to send in his resignation. Mr. McDonnell seconded, and this
was agreed to.
MAGHERAFELT - At a
special meeting the Board of Guardians on Thursday, Col. Clark, D.L.,
vice-chairman, presiding, a representation under the Labourers' Acts was
received from ratepayers in the Ballyronan electoral division, recommending
the building of cottages for labourers named Robert Rogers and Edward
Conville. A special meeting was directed to be summoned to consider same on
the 19th inst. A letter was read from Edward McCartney, an occupant of a
newly-built cottage, stating there was no crook to hang his pot or kettle on
the fire, that the hearth was below the kitchen floor, and that on Tuesday
morning last the rain came in at the western gable. The Guardians decided to
refer this letter to their agent for a report.
MONAGHAN - A young
man named Henry McGinley, who resided with his mother and brother in Old
Cross Square, Monaghan, died with very painful suddenness on Sunday. It
appears that deceased had been complaining for some days, but had been well
enough to attend his daily employment. He came home from his work on
Saturday at dinner hour, when he went to bed. His illness then became
alarming, and Dr. Hall, J.P., and Dr. M. R. Whitla were summoned in
attendance, but notwithstanding all their efforts the young man expired as
has been stated.
A special court of petty
sessions was held in Monaghan on Saturday - Mr. P. Rafferty presiding - to
investigate a charge of cattle stealing preferred at the instance of
District-Inspector Thomas Cahill against an artillery reserve man named
James McLaughlin. Mr. C. J. Rafferty, solicitor, appeared for the accused.
Some nine witnesses were examined on behalf of the Crown, and from their
evidence it seemed that Major L. S. O'Brien, who resides at Ballyleck House,
missed a bullock, value for between £8 and £9 from his stock on the 29th
ult. On the same morning, between seven and eight o'clock, the prisoner, who
resides in a cottage close to Major O'Brien's place, sold a bullock in
Clones fair to J. J. Murphy, a Monaghan victualler. Prisoner asked £9 for
the animal he sold, and Mr. Murphy purchased it for £8 5s. The bullock was
killed, and the hide disposed of to James Martin. The hide was produced, and
was red and white, and Major O'Brien stated that the animal which he lost
was of the same colour. Sergeant McLaughlin deposed to the arrest. The
prisoner was returned for trial to the quarter sessions, bail being accepted
for his appearance, himself in £40 and two sureties of £20 each.
MONEYMORE - On
Saturday, or rather early on Sunday morning a fire broke out in the house of
Mr. T. Harbison, Conyngham Street. The fire was discovered by Mr. Harbison,
who had been in Magherafelt, some six miles away, on business and was
returning home. He instantly gave the alarm, and all the inmates were
quickly in a place of refuge. By this time the roof had caught and was
burning fiercely, and the houses in the immediate vicinity wee for a long
time in extreme danger. Owing to the inadequate water supply, however, the
flames could not be checked, and consequently the house was burned to the
ground. Mr. Harbison, who was a publican, had an enormous quantity of all
sorts of liquor destroyed. It is not exactly known how the fire originated.
NEWRY - Almost a
Fatality - Between twelve and one o'clock on Sunday the police deemed it
prudent to have conveyed to the workhouse hospital a man named John
O'Loughlin, an army pensioner, who was found on The Mall in an unconscious
condition. It appears that O'Loughlin was "dry," and drank in mistake the
contents of a bottle of patent medicines for 'external use,' which he
supposed at the time was another liquor. He had gone out, when he shortly
collapsed, and at present lies in a very critical condition.
Equity Court - Daniel
O'Hare v. James and John O'Hare. - This was an equity civil bill brought
by Daniel O'Hare for the administration of the personal estate of his
father, Daniel O'Hare, Derrycraw, deceased, to have the estate distributed
under the control of the Court. Mr. James Williamson, B.L., appeared for
plaintiff, and Mr. John Cusack, B.L. (instructed by Messrs. Sheridan &
Russell) for defendants. On hearing the evidence on both sides the usual
order for administration was made, and for the taking of the accounts before
the Clerk of the Crown and Peace. His Honour also gave directions for the
letting of the lands in tenure for the season and the sale of the chattels,
the proceeds to be brought into court.
The Strain Minors
- Mr. John Cusack, B.L. (instructed by Messrs. Sheridan & Russell), applied
on behalf of Mr. Wm. Strain, of Creevey, that he should be appointed
guardian of his three nephews, the children of applicant's brother, Charles
Strain, formerly of Newry, now of America. M. Cusack stated that the
children became entitled to a sum of £81 18s 3d, under the will of their
maternal grandmother, which had been invested in Consols in their names, and
his application was, with the consent? of the father, that the money should
be paid to applicant, who was maintaining and educating his children. His
honour made an order appointing Wm. Strain guardian, that the Consols be
sold, that the money be lodged in court, and applicant receive a sum of £12
a year for support and education of the minors.
Ballybot Petty
Sessions - These weekly sessions were held at 10-30 o'clock last Monday
morning in the Ballybot Courthouse before Messrs. Henry Turner, R.M.
(presiding); J. L. D. Meares, C.E., J.P.; James Aiken, J.P.; and Thomas
O'Hare, J.P. District-Inspector F. S. Wade and Mr. Robert Erskine, C.P.S.,
were in attendance. Constable Stephen Reilly summoned Charles O'Hagan,
Lissummone, for being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart on the 5th
inst. This was defendant's fourth offence for drunkenness within the past
twelve months. Defendant was fined 21s and costs or a month's imprisonment.
Acting-Sergeant
Williamson prosecuted Wm. Crilly, publican, Monaghan Street, for having
his licensed premises open at prohibited hours on Sunday, the 1st January
1899, to wit., at 7.10 in the evening. Mr. J. H. Russell (Messrs. Sheridan &
Russell) appeared for the defendant. The complainant's case was that he
noticed two men knock at defendant's door, and they were admitted by
another. Complainant and Constable Somers entered and found the men in the
bar with glasses and liquor before them. The defence was that the men were
customers of defendant, and he invited them in for a drink while they were
returning from their work. When there the police entered, and were told by
Mr. Crilly that the men were invited in and had only one drink each, which
was not paid for. After consultation the chairman said the magistrates were
unanimous in convicting in the case. Mr. Crilly would be fined £2, the
conviction not to be recorded on the licence. The two men found on the
premises were fined 5s and costs each.
Constable Looby
summoned James McGivern, Castle Street, for using abusive language
towards a justice of the peace, Mr. Henry Turner, R.M., on Friday, 6th
January, after the Borough Court. Mr. Cowan, solicitor, asked that the case
be adjourned for three months, as the man was sorry for the words he used.
Chairman (Mr. Turner) - As far as I am concerned, I will be only too glad to
accede to this application. Defendant was discharged with a caution.
Mr. Cowan, for John
McLoughlin, Chapel Street, applied for a warrant for the arrest of John
McAteer, a brother-in-law to McLoughlin, for malicious injury to applicant's
house on Saturday night last. The Chairman said the magistrates were slow in
issuing warrants for the arrest of persons, and thought a summons, if served
on the defendant at once, would meet the case. Mr. Cowan - It may have the
desired effect of keeping him clear of the town while this thing is hanging
over him. The Court then rose.
NEW BLISS - On
Friday night a terrible burning accident occurred at Drumakeel, near
Newbliss. It appears that Patrick Kelly, a labourer, and his wife went into
Newbliss to make some purchases, leaving their two children - ages 7 years
and 3½ years respectively - in the house. The younger child lifted a small
hand lamp which she was lighting, and was carrying towards the fire, when it
set fire to the child's clothing. The other child heroically went to her
younger sister's aid, and succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but not
until horrible wounds were inflicted about the head and face, from which the
child died on Saturday. An inquest was held on Monday.
OMAGH - At the
petty sessions on Monday Captain J. N. McClintock and Wm. Ritchie were
summoned by Wm. Wilson for having trespassed on his land on the 22nd
December in pursuit of game. Mr. Carson represented the defendants.
Complainant gave evidence as to the defendant's having galloped over his
lands. Defendants belonged to the Seskinore Hunt Club, and they were after a
hare on his lands at Tattykeel and Aghagallon. In reply to Mr. Carson, he
said that the dogs were in his fields. Mr. Carson said the defendants were
not hunting on the complainant's lands; some of the dogs had simply strayed
into his fields. Complainant said that his fences had been destroyed, and
Mr. King Houston, one of the members of the club, promised that they would
be repaired. The case was dismissed on the merits.
Thomas McClay,
fishery inspector, had James Pine Patterson summoned for having killed a
salmon in the close season on the 14th December last. Mr. C. Mullin
prosecuted and Mr. Carson defended. The case was dismissed, as was also that
against the girl who was summoned for having the salmon in her possession.
William Kyle,
bill-poster, was fined 1s and costs for having maliciously injured certain
posters, the property of the Great Northern Railway Company.
PORTGLENONE - The
monthly court of petty sessions for the united districts of Portglenone and
Innisrush was held on Thursday, before Mr. John McMeekin, J.P. (chairman),
and Dr. Dysart, J.P. Thomas J. Murphy was charged by Sergt. McClelland with
being drunk and disorderly. Fines 2s 6d and costs. Robert Lamond, for a
similar offence, was fined 1s and costs, at the suit of the same
complainant. Constable Spillane charged John McGrandle with drunkenness.
Fined 1s. A number of persons were fined in 1s 5d for breaches of the
muzzling order, the chairman remarking that heavier fines would be imposed
in future. Daniel Craig & Sons sued Robert Stewart to recover £1 7s, value
of linen yarns committed to him to manufacture into cloth, and detained
beyond term of contract. A decree for the amount was granted. The same
plaintiff summoned Sara McCaughey for breach of contract. A decree for £1
15s was granted, and a fine imposed also. Sara Madden summoned Edward Birtt
for £1 11s 9d, amount of goods sold and delivered. Decree for amount. The
same plaintiffs had a similar case against John Reenan. Decree for £1 4s 10d
granted. Mr. Wm. J. Knowles, High Constable for the Barony of Lower Toome,
obtained decrees against several persons for non-payment of county cess.
Licenses to sell explosives were renewed by the Court.
RATHFRILAND - On
Monday morning Constables Donaldson and Giblin, acting on a warrant,
arrested, in the townland of Cabra, about three miles from Rathfriland, a
woman named Bridget Crilly, a mendicant, of no fixed residence, as being a
dangerous lunatic. She was conveyed by car to Rathfriland, and was brought
up at the police barracks, before Messrs. J. M. McClenehan, J.P., and
William Davidson, J.P. Their Worships, on the certificate of Dr. J. M.
Elliott, made the necessary order for the committal of the accused to
Downpatrick Lunatic Asylum.
The monthly court of
petty sessions was held in Rathfriland on Friday before Mr. J. M.
McClenehan, J.P., presiding. Robert Kilpatrick, Inland Revenue officer,
Banbridge, summoned Jacob Edgar, Teiragosey, for carrying a gun without a
licence on the 31st October last. Mr. Barrett, Inland Revenue supervisor,
Armagh, prosecuted. Their Worship imposed the minimum fine of £2 10s, but
strongly recommended that that amount be reduced to 5s.
Michael King,
Rathfriland, summoned John Keenan, Drumrath, and Rose Keenan, his wife,
for assault. The case was adjourned for a month.
Constable Donaldson
summoned a lad named Thomas Annett, Newry Street, Rathfriland, for being
drunk and disorderly on the 25th December. The nominal fine of 2s 5d and
costs was imposed.
STEWARTSTOWN -
On Thursday a young man named Francis McShane, aged fourteen years, a
servant boy in the employment of a farmer names Mr. Anderson, was coming
down a ladder from a loft when it slipped, and he was thrown to the ground,
his side striking against a machine that was lying close by. Mr. R. J. Boyd,
M.D., Stewartstown, was sent for, but before his arrival the poor boy had
succumbed to his injury. The Coagh constabulary have communicated the facts
to the coroner, Mr. John Malone, coroner, held an inquest on the body of a
boy named Francis McShane, aged 13 years?, a servant in the employment of
Mr. Anderson, of Ballymaguire, who died the previous evening. Deceased
complained of a pain in his side from the effects of a fall off a ladder
leading to a loft, the circumstances already reported in the "Evening
Telegraph." He was found by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Gibson, who applied
restoratives and put him to bed. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
SIXMILECROSS - The
monthly court of petty sessions was held on Thursday, before a full Bench of
magistrates. Sergeant Venart had Joseph McDowell summoned for drunkenness.
This case had been adjourned from the June sessions to enable the defendant
to reform. The sergeant said defendant had not improved any, but was drunk
on the 20th June. The defendant did not put in an appearance, and the Court
imposed a fine of 10s and costs. Sergeant Venart summoned Patrick McLongstal
for being drunk. The complainant said it was defendant's first offence. A
fine of 1s and costs was imposed. Constable McGee said he found Mary Ann
Keenan drunk on the 8th December. The Bench inflicted a fine of 1s and
costs.
Mary Ann Redfern
summoned Frank Owens to recover 9s. Defendant did not appear, and the
magistrates decided to adjourn the case till next court day.
Patrick Grimes
summoned Frank Donnelly to recover 8s, due for house rent. A decree was
given for the amount claimed.
Patrick Griffin, baker,
summoned Patrick Rodgers for having discharged him from his employment, not
having given him the usual fortnight's notice. The defendant said
complainant was of no use to him, as he had been constantly drunk. On one
occasion he spoiled a batch. Mr. Dunsterville - How many times was he drunk?
Defendant - He was drunk on the 11th November and also on the 19th December.
The magistrate dismissed the case.
TANDRAGEE - A girl
about 23 years of age named Margaret Speers met with an accident on Saturday
whilst engaged working in Mr. Sinton's weaving factory at Laurelvale. Her
hand got caught in the machine at which she was working, and was frightfully
lacerated, some of the fingers being almost severed from the hand. She was
conveyed to Dr. Taylor's surgery, and had her wound dressed.
An extensive farmer
named Atkinson McKee, residing in the townland of Maymacullen, a short
distance from this town, met with a serious accident on Thursday. He was
seated in a cart drawn by a spirited young horse, which having got
frightened bolted and made off. The cart coming in contact with a ditch
instantly over-turned and hurled the occupant to the ground, the full weight
of the cart coming on the unfortunate man's body.
TOOMEBRIDGE - At
the monthly petty sessions on Monday District-Inspector Hurst, Antrim,
charged Mary McCourt, Moneyglass, with having at the latter place concealed
a certain quantity, that it to say, half a pint, of spirits which had been
illegally distilled, on the 20th December last. Mr. J. I. Donaghy,
Magherafelt, appeared for the defendant. The Court fined the defendant in
£100, reduced to £6. The same complainant charged Thomas Laverty,
Ballyscullion, with having, as occupier of certain lands situate at
Ballyscullion East, a certain quantity of spirits, that is to say, half a
pint of private concealed spirits, which were seized by Sergeant Clarke. The
case was dismissed without prejudice. The same complainant also charged
James Duffin with a similar offence. The case was dismissed without
prejudice. The same complainant also charged John McMullan, of Muckrim, with
having, on the 17th December last, a vat, still head, and worm concealed on
his premises. Mr. J. K. Currie, Ballymena, appeared for the defendant. The
case was dismissed. Notices of appeal were given in several of the cases
dismissed. The same complainant charged Robert Harris, Millquarter, in two
summonses, with having in his possession a copper worm for illicit
distillation purposes on the 16th ult., and with having in his possession a
still on the 17th ult. Mr. Currie defended. Their Worships dismissed both
cases on the merits.
Andrew King, inspector
of fisheries, Toomebridge, charged John McErlean with having fished with
a net, without a licence entitling him to do so. Mr. Currie prosecuted, and
Mr. Donaghy, who defended, pleaded guilty on behalf of the defendant, who
was fined in £6 and costs. Mr. Donaghy said he would memorialise, and put
the facts of the case in the proper quarter. Mr. King produced in court some
27 salmon nets which he had seized recently at Ballyscullion, and which were
illegally used in the close season. As no one came into court to claim the
seizures, the nets were forfeited in the usual way. Mr. Currie, who
represented the fishery authorities, said that Mr. King had in his
possession a gun which some party had thrown into a plantation at
Ballyscullion on seeing the approach of the water bailiffs, The owner of the
gun fled. It was understood that Mr. King should retain possession of the
gun until some legitimate claimant turned up. Daniel Craig, Grange Park,
summoned James McMullan, Ardnaglass, to recover linen yarns, value £2 2s,
given by complainant to defendant to weave into cloth. The defendant was
fined 6d and £2 2s compensation.
The Grosvenor Street
Fatalities, Inquest on the Victims, A Mysterious Occurrence, Verdict -
Mr. E. S. Finnagan, Coroner for Belfast, sat in the Recorder's Court at
eleven o'clock this morning, and opened an inquest on the bodies of Margaret
McAtavey, aged 17, and Mary Ann Clements, aged five, who lost their lives
under circumstances already reported in the lamentable occurrence at 154
Grosvenor Street on Wednesday morning last. Head-Constable Magauran and
Sergeant Stoddart, Roden Street Barracks, watched the proceedings on behalf
of the police. The first witness examined was John McAtavey, who stated that
he resided at Drumboe, County Monaghan. The deceased girl, who was 17 years
of age, was his daughter, and was a servant in the house in which she died.
He last saw her on this day month at Drumboe. On that day she left Belfast.
She had been employed previously with friends in the country, but never was
in service in town. So far as witness was aware deceased did not know
anything about the turning on and off of gas. Mrs. Clements, mother of the
deceased child, was then sworn, and was proceeding to give evidence when his
Worship said that he would not require her, as she seemed to be in a
delicate state of health. He gave her permission to leave the court. Isaiah
Clements, the father, was then called and sworn. He said the deceased girl,
McAtavey, was servant in his employment about a month. The body of the
deceased child, Mary Ann Clements, was lying at 62 Townsend Street. On the
previous night at nine o'clock the servant girl and deceased child were in
their usual health. He gave the deceased girl instructions on the night
regarding the children, as he and his wife had arranged to be absent for the
night. On his return next morning he found both dead. There was a strong
smell of gas in the house. The servant knew how to turn off and light the
gas. John McGarry, 179 Grosvenor Street, flesher, was the next witness. He
said that at ten o'clock on the 4th inst. he saw Mrs. Clements at her own
door. She could not get it and witness sent his boy over with a key and let
her in. A minute later she came to the door screaming with the infant in her
arms. Witness went over and she said that all in the house were dead. He
sent for the doctor and went into the house where the smell of gas was
fearful. They went into the front attic where the dead were and he took out
the window. He found the servant in the bed dead. The gas was turned on full
and witness turned it off. There was a good stopper on the branch. witness
subsequently went for the doctor. Head-Constable Magauran said there were
other witnesses but they could throw no additional light on the matter. The
Coroner said he would not examine them. Professor Lorraine Smith, professor
of pathology in the Queen's Collage, deposed to making post-mortems of the
bodies. The organs, on the whole, were healthy. The lungs indicated violent
breathing. There was also haemorrhage in the child's lungs, which pointed to
the same breathing. He examined the blood of the elder girl for carbonic
oxide and he found it saturated to an extent of 76 per cent. The Coroner -
Wasn't that a very large quantity? - Yes. Professor Smith explained to the
jury that the carbonic oxide took the place of the oxygen, and therefore the
percentage he had mentioned was a large percentage of the power which a
person had. Regarding the child the percentage was somewhat less, being 70.
Death in both cases was due to gas or carbonic oxide poisoning. The Coroner
- Is that a painless death? Witness - perfectly painless. I believe that
recently there has been a change made in the manufacture of gas by mixing
coal gas with water gas? - There has. I believe a select Parliamentary
committee has been investigating this question from time to time? - Yes,
quite recently. The object being to have a Bill introduced into Parliament
fixing the quantity of this water gas which may be mixed legitimately with
coal gas? - Yes. Am I correct in saying that the report of this committee
will soon be published? - I believe so. Some of the most experienced experts
in the three kingdoms were examined before that committee? - Yes, a large
number of witnesses. Is carbonic oxide also in the ??? - Yes. I believe it
is more deadly than the coal gas oxide? - There is a large ?? the water gas.
Dr. McHarry, Grosvenor Street, deposed he ? post mortem examination in
conjunction with Professor Smith. He agreed with what he ? ? ? and had
nothing further to add. The Coroner, in summing up, said he was sure they
all sympathised very much with the poor girl's relatives who lived in County
Monaghan, and also with the father and mother of the deceased child. He was
sure their sympathy went out very strongly to them. This girl had not been
acquainted with the working of gas, and probably had never seen the
management of it before she came to Belfast. She had been instructed by her
master and mistress how to turn on and off the gas. In that case no doubt
the poor girl had made a mistake, and he thought they would come to the
conclusion that no blame was to be attached to any person. The jury, after a
few minutes deliberation, found that the deceased came to their death by gas
poisoning, and attaching no blame to any person in connection with the
affair. They also wished to express their appreciation of the conduct of Dr.
McHarry in his efforts in saving the life of the infant child. The Coroner
conveyed this expression of opinion to Dr. McHarry, and The proceedings came
to an end. The remains of the little girl, Mary Ann Clements, were removed
from her grandfather's residence, 62 Townsend Street, at two o'clock this
afternoon for interment in the City Cemetery. The remains of Mrs. Clements,
grandmother of the little girl, were removed from the same house for
interment at the same time. Mrs. Clements resided at Townsend Street, and
died on Tuesday last, and it was while the parents of the deceased girl were
at the wake that the regrettable affair took place in Grosvenor Street. The
chief mourners were - Mr. John Clements, husband of the deceased woman, and
Mr. Isaiah Clements, father of the little girl, while there was a large
attendance of friends. The double funeral under such pathetic and tragic
circumstances attracted considerable attention on the way to the cemetery,
where both bodies were interred. The survivors of the sad occurrence are
progressing favourably.
Serious Fracas Near
Derry, Police Versus Civilians, Swords and Revolvers Drawn, Constables
Severely Injured, Londonderry, Friday - (Just an outline, the story is very
long) - According to news received from Londonderry this morning what seems
to have been a desperate encounter between constabulary and civilians took
place at Burnside, six miles from Derry, on Wednesday night, and which
formed the subject of a preliminary investigation at the Burnfoot Police
Barracks yesterday by Colonel Tynte, R.M. In appears that between eight and
nine o'clock on Wednesday night, while Constables Smith and Dolphin were on
Patrol duty convenient to Burnfoot, their attention was attracted by a
number of persons coming from the Derry direction shouting and singing and
creating considerable disturbance. The constables drew to the one side till
the parties came up and then advised them to make less noise and conduct
themselves properly. There were five or six young men together, all more or
less under the influence of drink. One of them answered the police by saying
that they were on the public road and they defied them to interfere with
them. As they refused to proceed home two of the noisiest were placed under
arrest, and the constables proceeded back with them in the direction of the
barrack. They came quietly enough portion of the way, but when near Mr.
Wallace's farm premises, a short distance outside the village, James Doherty
gave his hat to one of the others and shouted "Let us be into them, boys;
now is our chance," and immediately the constables were assailed on all
sides with sticks, stones, and everything that came handy. They stuck gamely
to their prisoners till a blow from a stone, weighing about a quarter of a
cwt., thrown from the other side of the hedge, placed constable Dolphin
almost hors de combat, and in self-protection the officers had to draw their
swords and revolvers. In the melee, which lasted for a considerable time,
the prisoners escaped, but one of them, Edmund Doherty, was re-taken by
Constable Smith, who held him at the point of the revolver. Constable
Dolphin, who was covered with blood from the wound on the head, was carried
into Mr. Wallace's. where he remained till assistance arrived from the
barrack. Constable Smith did not escape unscratched, as he received a bad
black eye and a severe cut on the back of the head. On word being conveyed
to the barrack assistance arrived, and Edmund Doherty was taken to the
lock-up and Constable Dolphin was assisted to the barrack. Here he was seen
by Dr. Hamilton, who dressed his wounds, and yesterday he was confined to
bed. The other parties who took part in the affray were afterwards arrested
by the police. The names of the prisoners are - John, James, and Edmund
Doherty, of Gortniskea; Patrick Gill, Patrick and Francis Doherty, of
Monreagh. All the accused are of the working class, strong, athletic young
fellows, so that on the general scrimmage with the police the latter must
have been considerably over-matched. When they were charged at the police
barrack yesterday most of them bore signs of the struggle, one of them in
particular having a nasty cut on the head. (the court case is a repeat of
what happened) there is mention of a Sergeant Wylie. Colonel Tynte pointed
out that so far there was no evidence against John Doherty. Did the Crown
expect to produce any fresh evidence against him? Head-Constable Williams
thought not, and the prisoner was discharged. The other prisoners were
remanded for eight days, bail being refused, They were removed to Ferry Jail
by the 5.45 train, securely hand-cuffed and under a strong escort of police.
Impending Irish
Military Movements - The following changes of station of cavalry and
infantry during the year 1899-1900 were amongst others announced from the
War Office last night:- Cavalry - Scots Greys, Edinburgh to Dundalk; 6th
Dragoons, Dundalk to Curragh, probably in the spring. Infantry 1st Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers, Enniskillen to Newry; 2nd North Staffordshire, Newry
to Dover; 2nd Royal Fusiliers, Curragh to Athlone; 1st Royal Munster
Fusiliers. Fermoy to India (probably December); 2nd Royal Munster Fusiliers,
India to home; 1st Royal Scots, Glasgow to Belfast; 2nd Liverpool, Belfast
to Mullingar; 2nd S. Wales Borderers, Pembroke Dock to Dublin; 1st Yorkshire
Light Infantry, Dublin to Sheffield.
Royal Honours to
Belfast Tradesmen - The employees of Mr. John Erskine, of North Street,
having forwarded two Irish-made travelling caps to their Royal Highnesses
the Prince and Princess of Wales, have received the following reply -
"Sandringham, Norfolk, 29th December, 1898 - I am directed by the Prince of
Wales to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, and to request you to
convey to your employees the expression of the best thanks of the Princess
of Wales and himself for the two caps which they have been so good as to
transmit for their Royal Highnesses acceptance. I am sir, your obedient
servant, Francis Knollys."
Relatives Missing
- Notices as Under are Inserted Free -
Meek, Wanted to know the address of James Meek, a
native of Co. Antrim, Ireland. Last heard of in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in
1889. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his anxious
sister, Jeannie Meek, 35 Stonyford Street, Belfast. American and Australian
papers please copy.
Davison, Wanted to know the whereabouts of
George Davison, who left Ballyclose, Cullybackey, about 25 years ago. Last
heard of about 4 years ago in Melbourne, Australia. Any information gladly
received by his nephew, William Davison, Cullybackey.
Boyd, Wanted to know the whereabouts of Rachel
Boyd, who was last heard of in Nelson, New Zealand, about 13 years ago. Any
information will be thankfully received by her brother Samuel Boyd, Clough,
County Antrim, Ireland. Australian and New Zealand papers please copy.
Quigley, Information wanted of Michael and
William Quigley, late of Limavady. They were last heard of at Havelock
Hotel, Havelock, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, in 1878. Any news regarding them
will be thankfully received by their brother and sisters, John, Sarah and
Alice Quigley, 125 Spamount Street, Belfast
Reilly, Information is asked for of Bridget
Reilly, who left Holywood in September last. Her sister would be glad to
hear of her. Any communication addressed to Mrs. Paul, 80 Macauley's
Terrace, Cliftonpark Avenue.
Law, Information wanted of Edmund Law, last
heard of in Swansea, England, about 7 years ago. Any information concerning
him would be gladly received by his sister, Caroline Law, at 104 Upper
Malvern Street, Belfast. Glasgow papers please copy.
Armstrong, Wanted to know the whereabouts of
Patrick Armstrong, last heard of 7 years ago in New York. Any information
thankfully received by his brother and sister, James and Mary Armstrong, 71
Millfield, Belfast. American papers please copy.
Walker, Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hugh
Walker, who left Liverpool 14 years ago in the ship Maggie Millar; last
heard of in San Francisco in the year 1890. Information will be gladly
received by his mother Eliza Walker, 5 Lincoln Place, Belfast, Ireland.
American papers please copy.
Houston, James Houston, of Ballynamaddy,
Glarryford, County Antrim, is anxious to hear from his brother, John S.
Houston, who went to America over 10 years ago; last heard from in 1896. He
was then stopping with Mr. T. J. Carney, of Ackley House, Willisville, New
York, Allegany County. American papers please copy.
Stewart, Wanted to know the whereabouts of James
Dundee Stewart, who left his home on May, 1898. He was a Joiner to trade,
and when last heard of was in England. Any information will be thankfully
received by his wife, K. Stewart, c/o Miss Clifford, Joymount,
Carrickfergus. English papers please copy.
Mulholland, Wanted to know the whereabouts of
Charles Mulholland, who sailed from Liverpool in 1866, for New York. And was
last seen going to the gold diggings sex years ago. Information will be
gladly received by his sister, Margaret Mulholland, 56 Keegan Street,
Belfast.
Harrison, Would Henry Harrison, Holt Harrison,
David Harrison, brought up at a place called the Cross, Gilford, Ireland,
kindly write to Best, Carryduff Post Office, Mealough, Near Belfast,
Ireland.
Miller, Wanted to know the whereabouts of Joseph
Miller, left Donemana (County Tyrone) about 45 years ago. He went to
Montreal. Afterwards he went to the country and served a farmer for some
years. After that he came in nearer the town and had a farm to himself. Any
information in regards to him shall be thankfully received by his nephew,
Andrew Miller
Nelson, Wanted to know the whereabouts of
William Nelson of Seaford, County Down, Ireland. Last heard of about 16
years ago, Feredensvale, Near Fort-Adams, Mississippi, U.S.A. Any
information will be thankfully received by David Nelson or his sons, at 13
Belmont Avenue, Strandtown, Belfast, Ireland. American papers please copy.
Clements, Wanted to know the whereabouts of
James Johnston Clements, last postal address was Post Office, Adelaide, New
South Wales, Australia, who left Belfast about 40 years ago, and received
last letter from his about 15 years ago. Any news of him living or dead will
be thankfully received by Samuel Clements, 54 Divis Street, Belfast,
Ireland. Australian papers please copy.
McKesson, In the year 1746 Alexander McKesson
emigrated from Limavady to America leaving behind him his brother Neil. If
the descendants of the latter should happen to see this, would they kindly
communicate with J. A. Wensley, Moneymore, County Derry.
Ervin, Wanted to know the whereabouts of Gilbert
James Ervin last heard of in Philadelphia in 1887. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully received by his wife and daughter, Maria
Ervin and M. S. McK., 25 Sherbrook Street, Belfast.
McFall, Left his home on November 6, John McFall
aged 17, very fair complexion, height 5 feet. Any information will be
thankfully received by his mother, at 31 Unity Street. Glasgow papers please
copy.
McQuillan, Information regarding the whereabouts
of Lena McQuillan, of Aughallon, County Antrim, who was last heard of in
Fleetwood Street, about sixteen years ago, and who is supposed to be in
service in England, will be thankfully received by her uncle, William
Bryans, 19 Northumberland Street, Belfast. English and Scotch papers please
copy.
Connor, Wanted to know the whereabouts of Henry
Connor, who left Maghera about 18 years since and has not been heard of for
the last 6 or 7 years, when he was in Melbourne. Also of Archy Connor, who
left Maghera for New Zealand about 20 years ago, and has not been heard of
since about three years after his arrival there. Any information will be
welcomed by James Connor, Maghera, County Derry, Ireland.
Geach, Information wanted of Mrs. Jonny Geach,
last letter received in March, 1896. Address at that time 370 West 35
Street, New York. News regarding her, will be thankfully received by her
mother, Jane Morrow, 6 Burke Street, Belfast.
Milliken or Walker, Minnie Milliken, 50 Hardcastle
Street, Belfast, desires the address of her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Milliken
or Walker, last heard of in New York.
Lindsay, Information as to the whereabouts of
Solomon Lindsay, last heard of in England, is sought for by Maggie Lindsay,
of 99 Bellevue Street, Shankill Road, Belfast.
Thompson, Wanted, the address of Thomas H.
Thompson, formerly of Magheratimpany, Ballynahinch, County Down. Last heard
of in Skellion Flat, Macleary River, N.S.W. Write home at once - Urgent
Love, Information wanted of George Love, Brick
layer, left Dublin year 1890. Last heard of, January 1894, was then in
Perth, Western Australia. His brother Joseph Love inquiries.
McMullin, Wanted to know the whereabouts of
James McMullin, who left Ballygoney, County Londonderry, about 48 years ago;
last heard of going to California. Any information concerning him, either
living or dead, will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. Gregg,
Urble, Coagh, by Moneymore, County Tyrone, Ireland. American papers please
copy.
O'Hara, Wanted to know the whereabouts of Ellen
O'Hara who left Gloonan about 40 years ago, last heard of 25 years ago when
she was living in the State of Illinois, America. Any information regarding
her will be thankfully received by her daughter Jane O'Hara, (or Elliot) or
her Neice, (Niece) Mary Moore, Robert Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
Davidson, Wanted to know the whereabouts of John
Davidson, who left St. Marnock's, Malahide, County Dublin, ten years ago.
When last heard from was living at either 3 or 7 Cadogan Square, London. Any
information will be thankfully received by his brother, James Davidson,
Stillorgan, County Dublin, or his sister Mrs. Ross, Killyleagh, County Down.
English papers please copy. (SEE RESULT)
Kinner, Jane Kinner desires to know the address
of her son; last heard of in Canada three years ago. Any news of him will be
thankfully received by his mother Jane Kinner, 6 Winburn Street, Belfast
Keery, Relatives wish very much to know the
whereabouts of Francis Samuel McKee Keery, who is supposed to have gone to
New York in the year 1893. Any information will be gladly received by his
sister L. Keery, 71 Vartry Road, South Tottenham, London. American papers
please copy.
Davidson - Miss Ross,
Killyleagh, Co. Down, returns her best thanks to the Editor of the "Belfast
Weekly Telegraph," for finding her brother, who was ten years missing. The
following speaks for itself :- "Dear Sir - I inserted an advertisement in
your paper for my brother, John Davidson, some time ago. I am glad to tell
you I have heard from him last week - Mrs. Ross, Killyleagh, Co. Down
Antrim and Down
Protestant Orphan Society - Last week a meeting of the general Committee
was held in the offices of the society, 4 Clarence Place, for the purpose of
electing a number of orphans from the list of applicants for admission to
the benefits of the society. Fifty-one children who were recommended last
week were declared elected, as follows:-
James Gordon, Frederick Samuel Swann, John Henry Swan, George Cecil
Green, and Charlotte Annie Green, All Saint's, Belfast
Thomas Edward McKeay, Ballymacarrett
Agnes Harte, Annie Harte, Joseph Johnston, and Elizabeth Edith
Creaney, Christ Church, Belfast
Benjamin McWilliams and Alexander McWilliams, Donaghadee
Lily Weir and George Weir, Dundela
Emily Sarah Montgomery and David John Montgomery, Dundonald
James Johnston and Andrew Johnston, Jordanstown
Jane Elinor Uprichard, Knock-Columbkill
John Downey and Priscilla Downey, Larne
James Goodman and Ellen Goodman, Newtownards
Alex Jardine, Seapatrick
James Goodfellow, Mary Anne Goodfellow, Henrietta McClelland, and
Mary McClelland, St. Aidan's
Wm. Adolph Rourke, Sarah Bradshaw, and Ruth Long, St. Andrew's
Violet Courtney, Henry Courtney, Mary McWhirter, and Sarah Anne
McWhirter, St. Barnabas'
Mary Campbell, St. John's, Malone
Margaret Ellen Quin and Margaret Gould, St. Luke's
William James McEvoy, Sarah Taylor, Annie Marshall, and Caroline A.
Fulton, St. Mary's
Sarah Bunting, St. Matthews, Belfast
Wm. McCormick, Andrew Scott Nelson, Martha Connolly, and William G.
Black, St. Paul's
Cassie Calwell, Drew Memorial (St. Philip's)
Samuel Edward Killops and Thomas John Killops, Whitehouse
Serious Fire in
Bangor, Grocer's Shop Destroyed, Nothing Saved but a Parrot, Bangor,
Monday - The premises of Mr. William Hanna, grocer and general merchant,
Main Street, Bangor, were destroyed by fire yesterday. Mr. Hanna and his
family were absent at morning service in the First Presbyterian Church when
the servant girl somewhere about a quarter-past twelve o'clock noticed smoke
coming from the direction of the shop, and heard a crackling noise. She at
once ran to the church and caused her master to be appraised of the
circumstance. He immediately proceeded to his house, and unlocking the door
of the shop a dense volume of smoke and flames compelled him to retire. In
the meantime Mr. P. Murphy and others quickly put themselves in
communication with the officials of the Town Board. A couple of lengths of
hose and several stand pipes and nozzles were got ready and taken to the
fire, which by this time had got a firm hold on the lower part of the
premises, and the shop windows fell out. When a jet of water commenced to
play the flames spread out on the footpath. Unfortunately the water supply
for some reason or other was most deficient, and in consequence the many
volunteers were unable to show satisfactory results for their labours. Not
long after the discovery of the fire an explosion took place, caused by the
ignition of a few pounds of explosives, said to be gunpowder, and the sound
was heard many hundred yards away, startling those who were unaware of its
cause. In addition to the deficiency of the water supply, the exertions of
those making such efforts to extinguish the fire were further handicapped by
the somewhat defective state of the hose. The fire became fiercer every
minute in the premises, and a couple of young men proceeded to the roof of
an adjoining house and poured water against the gable wall of the burning
building, but they were not able to continue this long, as their was danger
of the gable falling. The hose was brought to bear on the front of the
house, but the supply of water became so small that it was unable to force
itself through the nozzle, and the water had to be dropped through the
nozzle with buckets, the contents of which were thrown by the police and
others on the burning premises. The flames were commencing to eat their way
rapidly through the extensive range of outhouses, and as it was thought
that, if the wind changed in the direction of the First Presbyterian Church,
a number of intermediate houses would inevitably be destroyed, the Belfast
Fire Brigade was sent for, and arrived after two o'clock under the chief
officer. Previous to their arrival the supply of water was so wretched that
a horseman had to be despatched at a gallop to the reservoirs at Conlig to
have all the pressure possible put on, and the supply to private houses was
cut off. This creditable though tardy decision was the means of
concentrating the supply at the fire, and when the Brigade arrived they were
able to attach to jets, and their steam engine forced the water to all the
height necessary. Shortly before the arrival of the Brigade the body of the
house had collapsed, and all that practically remained to be extinguished in
the premises proper were the burning plant and debris. There was a
considerable danger in the rear, and Mr. Parker sent a one of hose and a few
men to that part, and, after some time in playing on the fire and knocking
down dangerous roofs and walls, the progress of the fire at the back was
arrested. Shortly before this time those living between the burning house
and the Presbyterian Church thought that the fire was about to spread in
their direction, and they set about removing their furniture, and threw
water on the roofs of their dwellings, and outhouses. Fortunately the wind
was kind to them, and kept the flames in a direction where the danger was
not so great. Practically nothing was saved from the shop or dwelling save a
parrot, even Mr. Hanna's books and ledgers being destroyed. After three
hours' hard work the Belfast Fire Brigade got home. The premises, which are
completely gutted, are, it is believed, fully covered by insurance. It is
believed that the fire was caused by a case of matches falling on the floor
or having been knocked down by a rat or mouse. THE SCENE THIS MORNING - A
regrettable mistake. Early this morning large crowds were still congregated
around the scene of yesterday's conflagration, and water continues to be
played on the smouldering debris. Nobody need take credit for extinguishing
this particular fire, inasmuch as it simply burned itself out, the shop
premises, dwelling-house, and outhouses all being completely gutted. During
the early part of last night, when the back of the main building fell,
several of the local volunteers narrowly escaped being injured by the
falling bricks, and Mr. Wm. Hanna, jun., at the first alarm had his hand
severely injured in forcing a window in order to save a pet parrot. There
was no want of pressure from the town's main, as reported in this morning's
newspapers, since the scarcity of water arose by someone inadvertently, and
no doubt with the best intentions, turning off the valve at Catherine Place.
Immediately this error was found out and long before the new reservoir was
turned on, there was a plentiful supply of water. When the mistake was
detected the ordinary pressure was so good that the Bangor men were able,
before the arrival of the fire-engine from Belfast, to throw the water to
the full height of the burning building. The premises are insured in the
Prudential and Sun Fire Insurance Companies to the extent of over £2,000,
but the loss sustained is estimated greater than the amount insured for.
Irvinestown Petty
Sessions. - Irvinestown Petty Sessions were held on Friday, before
Messrs. W. D'Aercy Irvine, D.L. (presiding); R. G. Bull, R.M.; and A. F.
Maude, Justices. An old woman named Ellen McFaggy was charged by Constable
Doherty with being drunk on the 24th December. Second offence. Ellen said
she took a wee taste on Christmas Eve, and she was not in good health. Fined
5s and 1s and 6d costs, or in default six days in Enniskillen Jail. She was
allowed time to pay the fine.
Sudden Death in
Irvinestown Workhouse - An old man named Henry Ogle, aged 80 years, died
very suddenly in Irvinestown Workhouse on Thursday. The deceased, who for
some time previous had been suffering from heart disease, was going up a
flight of stairs in the building, when he fell backwards. He was picked up
in an unconscious condition. Dr. Graham was immediately in attendance, but
the poor man never regained consciousness, and expired shortly afterwards.
Death was due to shock. An inquest was held on the body on Friday by Mr.
George Atkinson solicitor, coroner for the district.
Belfast Man in the
Cuban War, Receives The Congress Decoration - We related a few weeks ago
the story of the gallant part borne in the Cuban War by a townsman of
Belfast, James Bashford, son of Mr. Charles Bashford, Percy Street. He
belonged to the Illinois Naval Reserves, who volunteered to go to Cuba.
Bashford, who says he has had enough of war and shipwreck, is proud of his
experiences, and of the fact that he has made the best record of any of the
Reserves from the States. His brave services have been signalised by the
conferring upon him of the Decoration of Congress - a valued honour, which
carries with it a pension, and is the equivalent of our Victoria Cross. In
the course of a recent letter to his father, James Bashford gives further
details of his experiences. He was the only man detailed on scout duty in
Porto Rico, and was three days alone in front of the batteries of San Juan.
At one time he was within a hundred yards of the Spanish picket, and had to
lie in one position six hours before he could get away. He succeeded,
however, in getting the necessary information, and brought a chart of the
batteries on board his ship, afterwards having the pleasure of seeing the
batteries he had positioned defeat the Dons. "When I was coming back to the
States on board the Infanta Marie Teresa," he proceeds, "we got caught in a
terrible storm off San Salvador. The Teresa was a burned-out warship, and
her bolts commenced to jump out, the big military mast fell overboard, and
she was rocking fearfully; we thought every moment would be out last.
Somehow I did not feel afraid, and must have showed it to the captain, as he
selected me alone out of 110 men to go overboard and catch the life-raft. It
was a tough job, and I thought several times I wouldn't make it, but I got
it alright, and took off ten men the first time. I then had charge of the
lifeboat, and was in it five hours completely naked - not even a lifebelt
on. When we got them all aboard my body looked as if it had been pounded
with a hammer, black and blue all over, but I feel no ill effects of it yet.
I had a great time when I got back. They took me to a banquet they had
arranged, where we all discussed our war experiences. I am now an ensign in
the Reserves." Two Senators of the Illinois State have conveyed to Bashford
their personal thanks for upholding the honour of the Illinois Naval
Reserves in the manner he did.
Funeral of Mr. Richard
Wortley, Belfast - On Sunday afternoon the remains of Mr. Richard
Wortley, who was popularly known amongst the working men of Belfast, and
prominently identified as a trades unionist, were conveyed from his
residence, 153 North Queen Street, for interment in the City Cemetery. The
cortege was very large, and was representative of almost every trade of the
working men in Belfast. Deceased had been ailing since June last,
immediately previous to which he presided over the meetings of the Trades
Council, of which he had been three times elected its president. He was a
tailor by trade, and took a deep interest in the Tailors' Association, he
being a member of the executive society, and secretary of the Tailors'
Federation.
Dundalk Quarter
Sessions (Before Judge Kisbey, Q.C.) - Keenan v. O'Hare, This was an
application by John Keenan to have the estate of Mary Anne Keenan, widow,
deceased, of Carlingford, put up for sale. Mr. Dickie appeared for
plaintiff, and Mr. Sheridan for defendant. The evidence showed that the
plaintiff's mother, Mary Anne Keenan, died on 27th of April 1894, and made a
will leaving the house and farm in which she was living to him and his
sister. The house was divided between them, but disagreements subsequently
arose between them, and plaintiff not sought to have the house sold. His
Honour said he would make an order for the sale of the house, and then both
parties would have an opportunity of bidding for it.
Action Against the
G.N.R. Company - This was an action brought by Patrick Woods, of
Carrickmacross, against the G.N.R. Company to recover £40 damages sustained
by the plaintiff owing to the delay by defendants in the carriage of 92
sheep belonging to plaintiff, between Oldcastle and Dundalk, in the month of
October last. Mr. Sheridan appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Rogers for
the defendants. A large number of witnesses were examined on behalf of the
Railway Company to show that the sheep were late at the station for the
first special train, which was leaving Oldcastle for Drogheda. His Honour
gave a dismiss on the merits.
Gibney v. G.N.R.
Company - This was an action brought by Thomas Gibney, of Chapel Lane,
Dundalk, to recover £35 10s for loss and damage sustained by reason of the
negligence of the Railway Company in carrying sex head of cattle for
plaintiff between Drogheda and Dundalk on the 31st of October last. The
following jury was sworn to try the case:- Messrs. John F. O'Hanlon, Dundalk
(foreman); M. Dawe, Philip Fay, Terence McCann, J. R. Lawless, and Michael
Halfpenny. Dr. Moynagh appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Rogers for defendant.
Dr. Moynagh stated the case for plaintiff, from which it appeared that on
the 31st of October the plaintiff booked six head of cattle from Drogheda to
Dundalk, and he telegraphed to his brother-in-law to meet them. The cattle
were sent to Belfast, however, as he afterwards discovered, and were only
brought back to Dundalk next day. Meantime they suffered from exposure and
neglect, and plaintiff claimed £21 10s on this account. The Railway Company
admitted that there was some mistake by the railway officials at Drogheda,
but that plaintiff did not suffer the amount of damages he claimed. After a
lengthened hearing, the jury found for plaintiff in £21. In a second claim
for £14 for the loss of a cow in transit between Dundalk and Belturbet on
3rd November brought by the plaintiff against the Railway Company, the jury
found, by direction of his Honour, a verdict for the defendants.
Mother and Son -
Anne Meehan?, Cappogue, processed her son, Joseph Feehan? of same place, for
£8, being amount due to plaintiff on foot of an agreement. Mr. Dickie
appeared for plaintiff, and Dr. Moynagh for defendant. After hearing the
evidence, his Honour gave a decree for £4.
Claim by a Labourer
- Patrick McGahon, of Silverbridge, processed Patrick Myers, South Marsh,
for £16 12s, for balance of wages due to the plaintiff by defendant for work
and labour done. His Honour dismissed the case on the merits.
O'Neill v. Roddy -
Michael F. O'Neill, coal merchant, processed Patrick Roddy, Broughton
Street, for £7 10s for work and labour done. A sum of £4 18s 10d was lodged
in court, and his Honour gave a decree for £5
Illegal Seizure - Jane
Rooney, of Blackrock, sued Sir Gerald C. Robinson, Bart., Dunleer, High
Sheriff of Louth, for £8 10s, the value of a bicycle seized by defendant.
The evidence went to show that plaintiff purchased a bicycle some time ago
for £4 10s from a Mr. Watson. She bought the bicycle for her son Thomas, who
worked in the Pork Factory in Dundalk, but he did not live with her. It
appeared that there was a decree out against her other son Robert, but she
had nothing to do with it. The Sheriff, in pursuance of that decree, seized
the bicycle and sold it for £5 10s. She gave Mr. Watson £2 for the bicycle,
and was to give him £2 10s in August last, but she did not do so owing to
the machine being seized, and he had frequently applied for the balance
since. His Honour said she had a very honest claim, and he would give a
decree for £5 10s, the amount realised by the sale of the bicycle.
Roddy v. Hoey -
Michael Roddy, of the Marshes, Dundalk, sued Catherine Hoey, widow, and
Patrick Hoey, farmer, of the Marshes, for £10, for that the defendants, on
or about the 9th of July last, took into their possession a bullock, the
property of plaintiff, and refused to deliver up same. The evidence adduced
(produced) went to show that the farms of both parties adjoin, and on the
9th of July the defendant was removing some 23 cattle from one field for
another, when one of plaintiff's bullocks got amongst them and defendant
drove it away, and refused to deliver it. For the defence, evidence was
given that there bullock belonged to defendants. Evidence in support of this
was also given, and to show that it was calved in Hoey's. A large number of
witnesses were examined on both sides, and his Honour dismissed the case.
Action About a Snug
- Michael Rice, of Park Street, sued John F. O'Hanlon for £7 10s, being
the value of a snug for the licensed premises, plaintiff's property, taken
by defendant, and converted to his own use. The case for plaintiff was that
the snug was in a shed in the yard at the rere of the premises when
plaintiff came into possession. He then, the plaintiff alleged, took it out
of the shed and fitted it up in the shop. Plaintiff valued it at £7 10s. For
the defence, it was sworn that when Mr. O'Hanlon came into possession of the
premises the snug was fixed in the shop. His Honour considered it was a
bogus claim, and dismissed the case on its merits.
Application for an
Instalment Order - This was an application by Messrs. Williamson to have
the amount of a decree which they obtained against George Coburn, of Camp
Street, paid in instalments.
Military Promotion
- The "London Gazette" recently contained the following:- 6th Dragoon Guards
- Lieutenant John Smiley, from the 4th Battalion Princess Louise's Argyll
and Sunderland Highlanders, on augmentation. It may be stated that
Lieutenant Smiley is the eldest son of Mr. H. H. Smiley, J.P., of Drumalis,
Larne? and ??llowhill, Paisley
Dundalk Petty Sessions
- These Sessions were held on Friday, before Captain Beresford, R.M. (in the
chair), and Mr. Wm. Tempest, J.P. :-
Cruelty to Children
- Mr. Christopher Whelan, inspector under the National Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children, summoned John Hanlon, a well-known local
character, for ill-treating his wife and family. Mr. Whelan deposed that on
the 23rd of last month he visited the house of John Hanlon in this town. He
found his wife and family - consisting of four children, the eldest of whom
was nine years of age - there. They were all poorly clad, and did not appear
to be nourished. There was nothing in the house except a small piece of
bread. Defendant's wife said she had only a penny in the house on that
morning, and the piece of bread that was in the house she said she got from
the neighbours through charity. Defendant was not there. Witness did not
caution him, because he was imprisoned for two months in June last for a
similar offence. Mary Hanlon, the wife of defendant, was called, but she
expressed her wish to get rid of defendant altogether. She gave evidence of
the cruelty of defendant towards her and her children, in not giving her any
support. However, since the inspector was there he gave her 13s 6d, but very
little previous to that. Since June last he did not give her much of his
earnings, and her children were often hungry. Sergeant Smyth, Bridge Street,
deposed that on the previous night defendant's wife came to the barrack, and
complained that she was afraid of defendant on account of this case coming
on. He was obliged to send his men over to the house at 12 o'clock in
consequence of the complaints made by Hanlon's mother-in-law. As far as the
police were concerned they had not a big record against Hanlon, but he did
not treat his children very well, as he was away from home the half of the
time. Mrs. Hanlon cared them very well. The children appeared to be in a
very neglected condition, and he was obliged to buy bread for them on one
occasion. Hanlon cross-examined the sergeant to show that there was never
anything against his character. The witness said he had been away in
Scotland and other places to evade the execution of two warrants that were
out against him for drunkenness. Defendant examined his son, Peter Hanlon,
who follows the same avocation as himself, a chimney sweep, to show that he
and his father gave his mother about 13s 6d last week. In cross-examination
by Mr. Macardle, the witness said he refused to give his mother any money
when his father was in jail, because he could not stop in the house with
her. When they came home they found his mother lying in bed at 10 o'clock in
the day and no food ready for them. Mr. Macardle - Do you drink any
yourself? Witness - Ah, just when I take the notion. (Laughter) The
magistrates decided to adjourn the case for a month to see how defendant
would conduct himself in the meantime.
The next case was
against Thomas McCrudden of Kelly's Court, for neglecting his wife and
children. Mr. Whelan deposed that in this case he visited defendant's house
on the 23rd of December, and found no one there. The wife and two children
were in a neighbour's house. There was no food or fire in the house, and the
children seemed greatly neglected. There was an old bed in one corner of the
house, but it seemed more fit for a dog than for human beings. He had the
house under observation for some months past, and on one occasion he was
going to summon defendant, but he had learned that he was undergoing three
months imprisonment for an assault on his wife. Witness cautioned him
several times, but he did not improve, and he always asked for a chance. He
was a sweep, and earned good wages at this season of the year. Mary
McCrudden, wife of the defendant, gave evidence of the cruelty of defendant
towards herself and her children. He could earn good wages if he would mind
his business, but he did not, as he was always drinking. When he would come
home drunk at night he used to put herself and the children out on the
street at a late hour. The magistrates decided to send the defendant to jail
for a month. Defendant appealed to the Bench to not send him to jail, and he
would improve if they gave him a chance. In support of his appeal he asked
the magistrates to examine Sergeant Smyth as to his character. Sergeant
Smyth deposed he knew the defendant. He saw him every day, but he was
generally drunk. He believed his children were systematically neglected. The
Bench decided to adhere to their decision.
Another case at the suit
of the society against Margaret and William Nelson, of Wrightson's
Lane, for neglecting their children, was adjourned for a month, as the
defendants promised to reform.
Inland Revenue Prosecution
- Mr. Richard Murray, supervisor of Inland Revenue, prosecuted a young
man named Joseph Steede, from Ladywell Terrace, for having on the 30th
November, carried a gun without a licence. Constable Sweeny deposed to
having found the defendant carrying a double-barrelled breach revolver. In
answer to witness he said he had been out shooting, but he could not produce
any licence. Dr. Steede, inspector of National schools, father of defendant,
stated that his son was an invalid, and could not attend court, but he
wished to make a statement. His son or himself never wanted to evade paying
the licence. In the month of September last witness came into Dundalk on two
occasions to pay the licence, but the office, was closed. Owing then to a
domestic trouble, and to the fact that his son had gone to Dunany he forgot
all about the matter, but if he wanted to avoid paying the licence the gun
could have been taken with a load of furniture taken by Messrs. Cooper to
Dunany, and for which he produced a receipt. However, the licence had been
since taken out. The magistrates fined defendant £10, but recommended that
it should be reduced to £2 10s, and further mitigated to the sun of 5s.
Alleged Serious
Assault - John Hartigan, alias Hennessy, was again brought up in
custody, and charged with having on the night of the 26th of December, at
Wrightson's Lane, Dundalk, seriously assaulted his mother. Mr. McCarthy said
he would have to apply for a further remand, as the injured woman was yet
unable to appear. Prisoner was accordingly remanded.
Newtownbreda Petty
Sessions - Alleged Assaults, George Andrew and James Dorman were
summoned by Isabella Dorman and James Dorman, Drumbo, for having assaulted
the former and maliciously injured a haystack, the property of the latter.
Mr. Magennis, in opening the case, stated that on the night of the 26th
November the two defendants came into his client's yard with their coats up
over their heads, and as Mrs. Dorman was crossing the yard with a bucket in
her hand Dorman ran at her with his head, and his client threw a handful of
mash that was in the bucket into his face, and prevented him from striking
her with his head. Mrs. Dorman was then examined, and bore out this
statement. James Dorman deposed that on the night in question his door was
struck two or three times, as if it was going to be smashed in. The ropes of
the hay and corn stacks were cut, and hay and corn strewn about the yard.
Cross-examined - When witness ran after the defendants he had a whip in his
hand. Witness was not in the yard when his wife was interfered with. He did
not see them commit the injuries to the hay or straw. To Mr. Bowlby -
Witness could not tell how much would cover the damage done. For the
defence, Mr. McErlean contended that if any assault took place it was
through Mrs. Dorman, who had committed the assault upon his client, James
Dorman, by throwing the mash of pulped turnips and grains in his face. Under
the circumstances he would ask for a dismiss, with 20s costs. The
magistrates dismissed all the cases, but allowed no costs on either side.
James Hunter,
Ballycone, summoned Arthur Dowling, Melough, for having assaulted him at
Breda on the 23rd ult. Complainant stated that on the day in question
defendant followed him on to the Newtownards Road, bantered him to fight,
struck him on the face, and guzzled him by the throat. Witness had given him
no provocation. Jane Hunter and Robert Dickson having been examined, a fine
of 5s and 3s 6d costs was imposed.
Drunk in Charge -
Constable Carr summoned Thomas McClelland for being drunk while in
charge of a horse and cart at Knockbracken on the 2nd ult. Fines 10s and
costs. Maria Osborough, a servant of McClelland's, who was drunk at the same
time and place, was fined 2s 6d and costs. Constable Ardell summoned Philip
McGrillan, Ballynahinch, for being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart
at Newtownbreda on a recent date. Fined 10s and costs. Charles McGrillan,
for being drunk at the same time and place was mulcted? in 2s 6d and costs.
Carryduff Assault Case
- Hugh Boyle was put forward on remand, charged with having seriously
assaulted one, Jas. McAtavey, on the 5th ult., at Carryduff. As the injured
man was still unable to appear, on the application of Sergeant Quinlan, a
remand for a week was granted.
Wanted! An Orangeman -
James Mooney, a navvy, hailing from County Louth, was summoned by
Sergeant Quinlan, for being drunk and disorderly at Carryduff on the 26th
ult. The disorderly conduct consisted of shouting he could "beat any Orange
w___ in the locality." Owing to the Christmas festivities, he was allowed
off on paying 5s and costs.
Footpath Cycling -
Nicholas March, Ballynahinch, was summoned by Constable Flanagan for riding
a bicycle at Carryduff on the 8th ult. Defendant, who did not appear, was
fined in 5s. and costs.
Dogs - A
considerable number of persons were fined in 2s 6d and costs fort allowing
their dogs to wander about without being muzzled.
Funeral of a Belfast Linen
Merchant - Last Monday, at 1-30, the remains of the late Mr. Samuel
Symington, sen., were removed from his late residence, Rockfield, Dungannon,
for interment in the City Cemetery.
Terrible Murder in the
South - A brutal murder is reported to have been committed at Gort
Mashalla, eight miles from Nenagh, on Thursday night. A man named Denis
Maher was savagely attacked whilst proceeding from Nenagh to Newport, his
body being found on the road yesterday morning with the head beaten to pulp.
He was not quite dead when discovered, but succumbed to his injuries in the
course of the day. Two arrests have been made. No motive for the attack can
be assigned.
Execution at Kilkenny
- Patrick Holmes was executed in Kilkenny Jail for the murder of Widow
Lalor, at Courleigh, some months ago. The condemned man was awakened at
half-past six. He ate a scanty breakfast, and spent some time afterwards
with the chaplain. he submitted quietly to the pinioning, and walked firmly
to the scaffold, betraying no emotion. Death is said to have been
instantaneous. Scott was the executioner.
Funeral of Mrs.
Leetch, Harryville - The remains of Mrs. Leetch,
the beloved wife of Mr. Samuel Leetch, and daughter of Mr. John Davison,
were removed from her husband's residence, Henry Street, Harryville, for
interment in the Ballymena New Cemetery on last Friday afternoon at two
o'clock, and the funeral cortege was exceedingly large and respectable. The
late Mrs. Leetch gave birth to a stillborn baby six weeks ago, and her state
of health was extremely critical for some time afterwards. Through the
skilful treatment of Dr. W. R. Davison, her medical attendant, and by
careful nursing, she rallied more or less, and some slender hopes were
entertained of her recovery. In the early part of last week, however, she
had a relapse, and her friends learned with much sorrow that the dissolution
was nigh at hand. She, in about thirty hours afterwards (on the 4th inst.)
passed peacefully away, the immediate cause of death being enteritis. The
deceased leaves a husband and four of a family, as well as her other
friends, to mourn her loss, and to these we tender our earnest sympathy and
condolence in their sad bereavement. The handsomely mounted casket
containing the remains bore the following inscription :- Agnes Leetch, Died
January 4, 1899, Ages 30 years. Out of respect to the memory of the
deceased, the remains were borne on the shoulders of friends behind the
glass-panelled hearse along Henry Street and to the Ballymena end of
Harryville Bridge. The Rev. A. C. Hill, Clonavon Congregational Church,
conducted impressive services both at the house and the grave. The chief
mourners were:- Messrs. Samuel Leetch (husband), John Davison (father),
Charles Davison (brother), James Leetch, William Leetch, and Robert Thompson
(brother-in-law), Master Bertie Davison (nephew), Messrs. Wm. Leetch, Robert
Simpson, and John Sloan (friends)
Destructive Fire in
Belfast, Felt Works Destroyed, Workman Burned to Death, Narrow Escape of
the Employees, Extensive Damage, Belfast, Tuesday - A destructive fire,
unfortunately attended with loss of life, broke out yesterday morning in the
extensive felt and manure works of Messrs. Francis Ritchie & Sons,
Mountpottinger Road, Ballymacarrett. The unfortunate man McMillan, who was
burned to death, was working at one of the machines in the corner of the
building with a man whose mane is believed to be Nugent. Near by, a woman
named Osborne who is stated to be a married daughter of McMillan, was
working at another machine, and as far as can be ascertained up till the
present it was at this machine that the fire, which had such a disastrous
ending, commenced. The workers were performing their ordinary duties when
suddenly a flash of flame was seen to rise from beside the machine. Osborne
had a narrow escape, and immediately ran out of danger, while the flames
inside a couple of minutes spread with almost incredible rapidity. Witnesses
were Patrick Keegan, 6 Chemical Street, John Martin, 34 Mountpottinger Road,
Benson Wilson, Samuel Stott, fireman
Another Gas Poisoning
Case in Belfast, Two Persons Asphyxiated by an escape of Gas, Sad death
of a house keeper and child, Belfast Tuesday - Scarcely a week has elapsed
since it was our sad duty to chronicle the deaths by gas poisoning of two
persons on Grosvenor Road, and yesterday a tragedy of an exactly similar
nature, and involving the loss of two lives, has to be reported in the city.
The victims are an aged woman named Mary McAnally, who acted as housekeeper
to a Mr. John H. McCabe, of 9 Park Lodge Crescent, Oldpark Road, and Minnie,
the three-year-old daughter of Mr. McCabe. Mrs. McAnally acted as
housekeeper to Mr. McCabe, who has three other children, the deceased child,
Minnie, being the youngest. The child occupied the same room as the old
woman, viz., the front attic, and it is a singular coincidence that it was
in a front attic that the recent lamentable occurrence took place in
Grosvenor Street. They both retired to rest at the usual hour last night,
but we have not yet been able to ascertain whether or not they slept in the
same bed. Mr. McCabe and other members of his family slept in the other
apartments of the house, and when they arose this morning, a strong escape
of gas was felt. There was no sign of the housekeeper being astir, and Mr.
McCabe becoming alarmed, opened the door of her room about half-past eight.
He was met with an almost overpowering escape of gas, but on proceeding to
the bed he found Mrs. McAnally lying quite dead, and the child's life also
seemed to be extinct; but a closer examination showed that she was still
alive, though unconscious. Both were lying peacefully as if asleep, and were
evidently overcome without a struggle. Dr. Tomb, of Crumlin Road, was at
once sent for and arrived in a short time. The woman was, however, beyond
human aid, and nothing could be done in her case. The doctor, however, at
once set about restoring animation in the child, who was in a very serious
condition. His efforts unfortunately proved unavailing, and the little girl
passed away at noon without regaining consciousness, much to the grief of
her parents. The police were acquainted of the sad deaths of the two
persons, and Sergeant Munn, of Leopold Street, in whose sub-district the
occurrence took place, after investigating the facts of the case, reported
the matter to the City Coroner. Mr. Finnigan decided to hold the double
inquest at about eleven to-morrow morning in the Workingmen's Hall, Danube
Street. The affair has created a great sensation in the locality, and
general sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents. The deceased woman
was 78 years of age, and the child was between four and five. (The inquest
states Mary McNally?'s age as 57)
Inquest information - Catherine Dogherty, Ballyclare Street, daughter of
Mary McNally age 57, child's birth date was 18th September. There was a
chair right beneath the gas bracket when witness visited the room.
The Ballyconnell
Murder, Execution at Armagh - The execution of the young man Thomas
Kelly (26) hotel keeper, for the murder of his father, Bernard, at
Ballyconnell, on the 8th October, took place this morning in Armagh Jail.
The crime for which Thomas Kelly paid for with his life was of the most
callous and cold-blooded description. The only motive which prompted its
commission it would seem was the sheer desire to take life, the life of a
father, who, worn out with rakish habits of a spendthrift son was finally
obliged to adopt in regard to him somewhat stern and repressive measures.
This evidently played upon the vengeful disposition of the future convict,
who seems to have nursed his wrath with such malign intent that he
eventually nerved his arm for the perpetration of the awful act which
created such a wild sensation in the village of Ballyconnell on the
afternoon of the 8th October. For four or five years before this strained
relations prevailed between father and son. Indeed, as the result of some
family dispute the youth was at the commencement of this period sent to
America, but after staying there for a couple of years he returned home.
Since then he appears to have passed his time in an idle, worthless fashion.
His habits were apparently those the now almost extinct individual, the
country quireen. An Expert Shot, he roamed about the country bagging game,
which occasionally came in useful to his father, who kept a small hotel in
Ballyconnell. Otherwise he did not afford much help. On the contrary, he
appears to have been a great incumbrance, (encumbrance) and in the end his
parent was obliged, owing to his son's peculating habits, to issue orders
that he was not to be allowed behind the counter. That the intent to take
the life of his father long existed in Thomas Kelly's mind is shown by an
incident which took place as far back as three years ago. One evening
during twilight while his father was crossing the yard a shot was fired in
his direction. The old man shouted out, but neither he nor an employe by
whom the affair was witnessed could ascertain by whom the firearm had been
discharged. Strangely enough, however, for a fortnight or three weeks
afterwards young Kelly disappeared, and his whereabouts were absolutely
unascertainable. This would seem to imply that he then thought he had either
killed or grievously wounded his father, and his subsequent return may be
accounted for by accepting as fact that he had obtained information that no
serious damage had been done. On his return bickerings between father and
son continued. The convict's mother, who was alive at the time, endeavoured
to smooth matters over, but with little result. The cat and dog sort of
existence prevailed, and after the unfortunate woman died in December, 1897,
the feelings entertained by the men towards one another became more and more
embittered. The young man indeed went from one excess to another, and his
worthlessness and general good-for-nothingness became, if anything, more
pronounced. Naturally this exasperated his father, but he could get no good
of the young man, and three months before his untimely death he ordered him
back to America. Unfortunately for himself, and for his father, Thomas Kelly
did not go. He rather seems to have regarded the peremptory order as another
to be added to the long list of grievances which he had stored in his breast
against his father. His conduct accordingly became more dogged and sullen.
The beginning of the end arrived six weeks before the perpetration of the
murder. The incident which led up to it was in itself trivial. Thomas Kelly,
it would appear, during the last week of August desired to take out one of
his father's cars. Permission was refused, and a further quarrel broke out
between parent and son. From this until 8th October they never spoke to one
another, they took their meals at different times and at different tables,
and their general demeanour was that of undisguised hostility. The 8th of
October thus arrived. On this day Bernard Kelly set out for Belturbet at
three o'clock in the afternoon to make inquiries regarding a cheque which
had been dishonoured in the local bank. Before he left he took a rather
extraordinary step. So that his son could not abstract money from the till
or help himself to drink he securely locked the premises. This strange
measure was adopted despite the fact that he had a barman in whom he could
place implicit confidence. But the shopboy had previously found it
impossible to keep Thomas Kelly from behind the counter, and it is not too
much to conclude that it was the representation of this circumstance that
had induced the father to so unceremoniously shut up the place. The old man
would not return from Belturbet until two minutes to seven o'clock, and it
is interesting to note how his son in the meanwhile passed his time. It is
evident that he clearly fathomed what was his father's motive in closing the
shop at such an unusual hour of the day, but he kept his anger to himself,
and nonchalantly amused himself by firing at crows happening to pass over
the yard attached to the premises. This continued until shortly before six
o'clock, when he returned to the house, and placed the gun on a shelf
between the kitchen and the hall. He then went and stood at the hall door,
and continued looking in the direction his father would walk from the
railway station. At this time two servant girls, Annie McManus and Catherine
McAteer were in the kitchen looking after their household duties, while John
Reilly and a daughter of deceased, who was confined to her bed through
illness, were also on the premises. As the time approached for Bernard
Kelly's home-coming his son walked through the hall door into the kitchen,
and passed through the scullery into the yard. Within a few minutes the old
man arrived, and he was admitted by Reilly, with whom he immediately went
into the shop, by a door leading from the hall, to speak about some matters
of business. While they were there the future convict returned, and slightly
opening a door which looked from the kitchen to the shop, he was observed by
the female domestics to peer in the direction of where his father stood. He
then took down the gun from the rack in which he had previously placed it,
and asked for some tow and a washrod with which he had been in the habit of
cleaning the firearm. The girls told him where he could get them, and having
obtained them he proceeded apparently to clean the gun. At the time he was
standing close to a table near the door, towards which his back was turned.
Suddenly he turned round and faced the shop. Cocking the gun, he raised it
to his shoulder. But he had not yet steeled himself for the terrible deed.
He again lowered the weapon, but he immediately raised it, and with
deliberation discharged it at his father, who received the charge point
blank. The old man fell weltering in his gore, 100 grains of shot having
lodged in the region of his chest and stomach. Some eight or nine pellets
had indeed penetrated the heart. The liver, stomach, and lungs were likewise
riddled. The case was hopeless from the very first, and though medical aid
was summoned all the practitioner who attended could do was to endeavour to
alleviate the unfortunate man's dying agony. Half an hour after the gun's
discharge Bernard Kelly was no more. His son's conduct in the meantime was
most extraordinary. With the utmost sang froid he placed the weapon which
had contained the fatal charge to one side as he coolly exclaimed, "the gun
went off." He then walked out of the house, and it knew him no more. He went
to the constabulary barracks, and asserted that the gun went off
accidentally. But this explanation of the affair did not pass muster for
long. Quickly it was seen that the gun had been discharged with deadly
intent, and Thomas Kelly was arrested. He still persisted that his father's
death was the result of accident. The magistrates before whom the
informations were taken declined to accept the plea, and he was returned for
trial to the Winter Assizes. Trial At The Assizes, The Death Sentence - His
case came on at Belfast before the Lord Chief Justice, Sir Peter O'Brien,
Bart., on Wednesday, 7th December, and lasted the whole of that day, and the
greater part of the next. His defence was made by Mr. George Hill Smith,
B.L., one of the cleverest criminal lawyers in Ireland, but despite his
advocacy, the jury found the case made for the Crown was so convincing that
after an absence of two hours they returned a verdict of guilty. They
recommended the young man to mercy, but the Lord Chief Justice, while
characterising the finding as an eminently proper one, held out small hopes
of the sentence of death which he passed being set aside, even for the awful
alternative of penal servitude for life. The closing scene in the young
man's career took place this morning, when, as ordained by law, he expiated
his offence on the scaffold.
About eleven years ago
a young man named William Thompson was sentenced to be hanged there
(Armagh Jail) for shooting his brother-in-law at Knocknamuckly, near
Portadown. Thompson was convicted of shooting his brother-in-law at the
communion rails in Knocknamuckly Church on the day of his second marriage,
and just as the ceremony was about to be commenced. He was tried before Mr.
Justice Murphy at Armagh Assizes, and sentenced to be hanged. Thompson, on
being asked the usual question whether he had anything to say why sentence
of death should not be passed upon him, made a powerful and memorable speech
from the dock, which was delivered in such a telling manner that its effect
was clearly visible on every individual present, there being hardly a dry
eye in the court at its conclusion. It is not generally known that this
speech, which was reported at length in all the important papers in the
country, was a studied one, and had been carefully prepared in shorthand by
Thompson some time before its delivery in anticipation of the verdict of the
jury. A petition praying for Thompson's reprieve was granted by the Lord
Lieutenant a few days before the date fixed for the execution, and he was
sentenced to penal servitude for life. A remarkable story, and one which up
to the present has remained uncontradicted, is that Thompson some time ago
escaped from Mountjoy Prison, and is now in good circumstances in the United
States.
The last execution in
Armagh was that of a man named Stephen McKeown, who was known as the
Forkhill murderer. He was executed by Marwood about twenty-three years ago,
and was the first to be hanged out of the public view in the city. His crime
was the murder of a pretty country girl named Mary McShane. This murder was
of a most brutal nature, the woman's head having been battered in with large
stones. She was supposed to have taunted him with having received "blood
money," and it was currently believed that McKeown was not a novice at
committing bloody deeds. McKeown was a powerfully built and muscular man,
and was in the prime of life.
The execution previous
to McKeown's was that of a man named Barry, who was sentenced to death
for the attempted murder of a magistrate named Mr. Cholmondley, who resided
near Crossmaglen. This attempted murder was committed at a time when crime
and conspiracy against law and order were rife in this country, and although
Mr. Cholmondley recovered, and begged the then Lord Lieutenant for Barry's
life, his Excellency refused, and ordered that the extreme sentence be
carried out. It is said that two other men were hanged in County Monaghan at
the same time for complicity in the same or a similar conspiracy. The
evidence upon which Barry was convicted was of an extraordinary nature. Mr.
Cholmondley was shot, and the "colfin" of the gun was preserved, and was
found to be a piece of a newspaper. Subsequently when Barry was arrested and
lodged in Armagh Jail on suspicion, one of his relatives brought him in some
food wrapped in paper, into a hole in which paper the colfin of the gun
fitted, and the evidence was complete. Barry was the last man who was hanged
in front of the jail.
The execution before
Barry's was that of a man who came from Lurgan, and who was hanged for
the murder of two brothers in that town. This man was known as "Lying Phil."
The execution took place from a permanent scaffold with an iron grating as
the trap. The scaffold was situated somewhere near the present entrance
door. In this case it was popularly believed that a local drunken character
named Kearney was the hangman, as he offered to carry out the execution (for
which, it is said, tenders were actually received) for £5, the lowest sum
asked. Kearney lived in Armagh for many years after the execution, and was
ever afterwards known as "Hangman Kearney." It is related that the hangman,
whose face was hidden, was recognised by the fact that he had had at one
time a withered arm, and the fingers of one hand were shorter than those of
the other.
In the iron frame work of the old scaffold was wrought a "death's
head," which added greatly to the gruesome spectacle.
The only execution of
a man and woman ever known to have taken place in Armagh was the famous
"Cockabendy" murder executions, when a man named Edger and a woman named
Mulholland were executed for the murder of the latter's husband. Mrs.
Mulholland was the only woman who had ever been hanged here. She was a young
woman, and her husband was an old man whose occupation was a car driver.
After her marriage she met Edger and fell in love with him. Edger was said
to be a good looking man, but peculiarly shaped, in consequence of which he
was called "Cockabendy." Mulholland, on returning home one night, said he
was cold, and his young wife, under colour of warming his feet, put her
petticoat over them, and suddenly bound his legs tightly. Her lover then
appeared, and between them they battered old Mulholland to death with a
bludgeon. "Cockabendy" made his entrance to the house down the chimney. Mrs.
Mulholland afterwards confessed, but she and Edger were publicly hanged in
Armagh Jail in presence of an immense crowd from almost every part of
Ulster.
Prior to the execution
of "Cockabendy," two men named Woods and Hughes were hanged for the
murder of a land agent named Powell. They were also hanged by a local
hangman, and the story is told that Woods made several frantic but
ineffectual attempts to escape from the gallows, but was each time forced
back into position, and eventually shot head foremost through the iron trap.
One of the most
remarkable executions which has ever taken place in Armagh, or, in fact,
in Ireland, was the execution of Major Campbell, an officer of a detachment
of Highlanders stationed at Armagh. He was sentenced to death for killing
another officer in a duel which was fought in consequence of an altercation
at the mess table. Campbell was tried and found guilty, and strenuous
efforts were made to obtain a reprieve, but without avail. Major Campbell's
own company formed a guard around the gallows when the execution took place.
It is said that they had offered to rescue him, but he refused, saying that
he deserved to die and would not shirk the consequences of his rash act. It
is recorded that as the trap fell a great sigh went up from every soldier of
the guard.
Men Suffocated in a
Lighter, Sad Occurrence in Scotland - Particulars have reached Glasgow
regarding a sad occurrence at Fortwilliam. In connection with the new
Mallaig Railway works the steam lighter Wharfinger, of Glasgow, was berthed
on Saturday at Kenlochiel Pier, near Fortwilliam, with a cargo of coals and
feeding stuffs for the railway contractors. The work of discharging went on
until early on Sunday morning, when the crew retired. At half-past nine
o'clock in the morning Captain Ferguson, hearing no one astir, went to the
men's quarters, and on opening the door was almost over-come with foul air.
He succeeded in hauling out his son in an almost unconscious condition, and
on obtaining assistance the remaining five members of the crew were brought
out. Three - Thomas Fraser, fireman, and Duncan McBride, and Daniel
Ferguson, all of Lochgilphead were unconscious, and remain in a critical
state still. Two - Duncan Crawford, aged fifty-five, mate, Lochgilphead,
married and large family, and Patrick Keenan, engineer, native of Inishene,
County Monaghan - were dead when taken out. The deaths were due to
suffocation by coal gas, intensified by the fumes from paraffin lamps used
in their bunks.
Remarkable Adventures
of a Belfastman in Africa, Encounter with Lions - The following graphic
description of the horrible experiences of a young Belfastman is given by
Captain the Honourable Arthur Lawley in last month's "Blackwood's
Magazine." Thomas Bland, who had such narrow escapes as are here recorded is
quite a youth, and is a son of General Bland, of Whiteabbey, and a member of
a well-known local family. (long story, he got chased by 2 lions who ended
up eating both his horses, his gun jammed and he climbed up a tree and was
eventually rescued)
Births, Marriages and Deaths
Belfast Weekly Telegraph Saturday 14th
January 1899
Births
Belfast Weekly Telegraph Saturday 14th
January 1899
Courtney, January 4, at 116 Deramore Avenue,
Belfast, the wife of William Courtney, of a son. Both doing well.
Edgar, January 6, at 255 Ravenhill Avenue, Belfast, the wife of James
Edgar, of a son.
Hamilton, January 4, 1899, at Dundrum, Co. Dublin, the wife of R. P.
Hamilton, of a son.
Jordan, January 2, 1899, at 57 Melrose Street, the wife of J. Jordan,
of a daughter.
Kaye, January 5, at the Grammar School, Loughborough, the wife of C.
W. Kaye, Head Master, of a son.
Kennedy, January 5, at the Manse, Lurgan, the wife of the Rev.
Charles W. Kennedy, of a son.
Molineux, December 29, at Harpford Vicarage, Devon, the wife of Rev.
G. E. Molineux, of a son.
Wilson, January 2, at 9 Eden Park, Kingstown, the wife of Charles J.
Wilson, of a son. Marriages
Belfast Weekly Telegraph Saturday 14th
January 1899
Martin - McConnell, January 3, at Windsor
Church, by the Rev. A. J. Wilson, H. Herbert Martin, the eldest son of Mr.
John Martin, Galwally, to Margaret, the eldest daughter of Mr. R. J.
McConnell, The Moat.
Moore - Logan, December 26, at St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church, by
the Rev. Charles Davey, B.A., Thomas James Moore, the youngest son of Samuel
Moore, Esq., late of Ballymena, to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Logan, the second
daughter of the late William Logan, Belfast.
Murray - Phillips, December 28, 1898, at St. Anne's Church, Belfast,
by the Rev. Dr. Spence, Andrew Murray, Castle View Buildings, Bangor, to
Margaret Phillips, daughter of John Phillips, Photographer, Belfast
Neill - Davidson, January 4, at Donegall Square East Wesleyan
Methodist Church, by the Rev. W. S. Carey, Robert Neill, son of the late
John Neill, Belfast, to Jessie, daughter of the late Samuel Davidson, Larne,
County Antrim. Deaths
Belfast Weekly Telegraph Saturday 14th
January 1899
Adams, January 4, at her residence, 2 Shamrock
Street, Jane, the dearly-beloved wife of Thomas Adams.
Armstrong, January 4, at 7 Chamberlain Street, Annie, the
dearly-beloved daughter of William and Susan Armstrong
Armstrong, January 8, at her residence, Main Street, Ligoniel, Ellen,
the beloved wife of James Armstrong.
Bell, January 5, at his residence, 42 Upper Charleville Street,
William (Wee Willie), the dearly-beloved son of Robert and Lizzie Bell, aged
5 years and 6 months.
Bell, January 3, at Cavendish Lodge, Beeston, Notts, George Edward
Bell, entered into life, ages 46 years.
Bennett, January 5, at 169 Sandy Row, Belfast, William, the dearly
beloved husband of Caroline Bennett, second son of the late George and
Margaret Bennett.
Boyd, January 4, at his residence, 22 Israel Street, Belfast,
William, the dearly-beloved husband of Jane Boyd.
Boyd, January 6, at 19 Marquis Street, Newtownards, Isabella, the
second daughter of the late James Boyd.
Brown, January 3, at his residence, 91 Snugville Street, Samuel
Brown, the beloved husband of Mary A. Brown.
Buckle, January 4, at her residence, Donaghadee, Margaret Buckle,
aged 89 years, relict of the late Thomas Buckle.
Carson, January 5, at 39 Milford Street, Belfast, Bridget, the
dearly-beloved wife of William Carson.
Caughey, January 3, at his sister's residence, 20 McAdam Street, off
Sandy Row, Hamilton Caughey, formerly of Downshire Road, Holywood.
Cherry, January ?, at the residence of his son-in-law, 61 Mountview
Street, Belfast, Moses Cherry, formerly of Lisburn.
Clements, January 3, at her residence, 62 Townsend Street, Mary Ann
Clements
Clements, January 4, at 154 Grosvenor Street, Mary Ann, the eldest
daughter of Isaiah and Maud Clements, aged 5 years.
Cowan, January 3, at 204 Grosvenor Street, Belfast, John Cowan, late
of Banbridge.
Crawford, January 4, at Foxvale House, Cregagh Road, Belfast, Jane,
the dearly-beloved wife of Alexander Crawford.
Cunningham, January 4, at her residence, 5 Glenalpin Street, Agnes
Cunningham.
Davidson, January 8, at the residence of his neice, (niece) James
Davidson.
Dickie, January 5. 1899, at 4 Cavendish Terrace, Antrim Road, Bella,
the beloved wife of Rev. M. Dickie, Methodist Missionary, Brazil, South
American.
Doyle, January 5, at 17 Station Street, Anne, the wife of Felix Doyle
- R.I.P.
Duffin, January 7, at 13 Nevis Avenue, Dora, the infant daughter of
Samuel and Mary Agnes Duffin, aged 3½ months.
Ferguson, January 5, 1899, at her residence, 100 Jocelyn Avenue,
Maggie, the beloved wife of James Ferguson.
Gardner, January 4, at his residence, 40 Epworth Street, Belfast,
Benjamin Gardner.
Garside, September 4, 1898, at Johannesburg, South Africa, Catherine
Garside (Katty), aged 27 years, second daughter of Richard Rodgers,
Woodstock Villas, Victoria Street, Hill End, South Brisbane, Queensland,
formerly of Woodstock Road, Mountpottinger, Belfast.
Graham, January 6, at her late residence, 35 Apsley Street, Mary, the
dearly-beloved wife of John Graham.
Graham, December 25, at her residence, 2422 Prairie Avenue, Chicago,
Maggie, the dearly-beloved wife of William Graham, and youngest daughter of
the late Daniel Hall.
Harper, January 9, at his son's residence, Braniel, John Harper, in
his 96th year.
Henderson, January 3, at the Belfast Union Hospital, Henrietta, aged
14 years, the dearly-beloved daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Henderson.
Hill, January 4, 1899, at 48 Lord Street, Mountpottinger, Coris
Victoria, the dearly-beloved daughter of Phares and Martha Hill.
Irvine, January 8, at his residence, 16 Percy Street, Belfast, John
Irvine, aged 70 years.
Johnston, January 3, at Rockmount, Galwally, Belfast, James Johnston.
Kennedy, January 5, at her residence, Carnane, Templepatrick, Agnes,
relict of the late William Kennedy.
Kernahan, January 6, at 14 Baskin Street, Ballymacarrett, William,
the dearly-beloved son of James and Jane Kernahan, aged 9 months.
Kerr, January 8, at 88 Rugby Avenue, Eliza, relict of the late
William Kerr, Townley Hall, Drogheda.
Keys, January 3, at 8 Shamrock Street, Belfast, William James Keys,
twin son of William James and Isabella Keys.
Leetch, January 4, at her husband's residence, Henry Street,
Harryville, Ballymena, Agnes, the dearly-beloved wife of Samuel Leetch, and
daughter of John Davison. (story here)
Mahaffey, January 7, at her residence, 56 Geoffrey Street, Belfast,
Sarah Ann, the dearly-beloved wife of the late William Mahaffey.
Majilton, At 11 Abbey Street, Bangor, County Down, Br. John Majilton,
late of Bangor Tent No. 2237.
Malcolm, January 6, at 42 Shore Street, Holywood, Robert, the
dearly-beloved husband of Jane Malcolm.
Marks, January 6, at her residence, 34 Marine Street, Letitia, the
beloved and lamented wife of Isaac Marks
Maxwell, January 4, at 141 Mill Street, Newtownards, Margaret
Maxwell.
McBride, January 5, at her residence, Myrtlefield, Dunmurry, Sarah,
widow of the late James McBride.
McCarthy, January 9, at Rossville, Ballyhackamore, Elizabeth, the
beloved wife of Timothy McCarthy
McCartin, January 3, at her father's residence, 34 Lagan Street,
Belfast, Mary, the youngest daughter of Hugh McCartin. - R.I.P.
McClune, January 5, 1899, at 4 Emerson Street, Belfast, Jane, relict
of the late Robert McClune.
McDonald, January 4, at his residence, 93 Dover Street, William, the
dearly-beloved father of Joseph and Frederick McDonald.
McKelvey, January 6, 1899, at 58 Cosgrave Street, Belfast, Letitia
McKelvey, late of Donacloney.
McKersie, January 5, at her residence, 18 Upper Frank Street, Mary
Lyle, relict of the late James McKersie.
Meneely, January 4, at her residence, 68 Castlereagh Road, Jane
Meneely.
Mulvihill, January 4, 1899, at Leopold Street R.I.C. Barracks, Anne,
the beloved wife of Head-Constable Mulvihill.
O'Hara, January 4, at 71 North Queen Street, Jane, the dearly-beloved
wife of George O'Hara.
Patterson, January 5, at his brother's residence, 168 Snugville
Street, William John, the youngest son of the late James Patterson,
Hillsborough.
Reid, January 4, at 99 Maryville Street, Amelia Mabel, the only and
dearly-beloved child of William E. and Margaret Reid, aged 2 years.
Robinson, January 3, 1899, at the residence of her son-in-law, 54
Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Margaret Robinson, the beloved wife of the late
Edward Robinson, Belfast.
Rodgers, January 5, at her residence, 11 Charlotte Street, Ellen
Rodgers.
Stewart, January 5, 1899, at the Belfast Asylum, Rosanna Stewart.
Thompson, January 7, at her residence, 221 Shankhill Road, Margaret,
the beloved wife of Samuel Thompson.
Todd, January 6, 1899, at her residence, 7 Irwell Street, Broadway,
Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Todd.
Wade, January 6, at No. 1 Powerscourt Street, Hoptin Wade.
Walker, January 5, at 7 Battenberg Street, Mary, the wife of David
Walker, Castlereagh Street.
Wilson, January 5, at 172 Cambrai Street, Susan, the second and
dearly-beloved daughter of Thomas and Maggie Wilson.
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Tuesday
6th November 1906
Must Enter by Back Door - In the Belfast Police Court to-day, before
Mr. Garrett Nagle, R.M., James Campbell was charged on a warrant with an
assault upon his wife, Catherine Campbell, 208 Snugville Street. Mr. J. S.
Osborne prosecuted, and Mr. W. Tughan defended. The woman said she was
married almost 20 years ago. She had her husband often before the Court for
assaulting her. On the night of the 31st October he came home with some
drink taken, and was very violent. He threatened to split her head with a
chair, and then knocked her down with a blow on the forehead. He swore he
would have all their lives. His profession was "grooming horses and public
houses." (Laughter) Asked by Mr. Tughan why she never allowed her husband to
enter the house by the front door, she replied that he never had any
ambition to come in by the front door. (Laughter) Constable Smyley said it
was true that the prisoner was not allowed in by the front door, and he
believed it was not all sunshine at home with him. The accused was put back.
Lady "Palmist" in Dock,
Differences with the Landlady - Mary Watson, who was charged with
drunkenness and disorderly conduct in the street, was described by the
prosecuting constable in the Belfast Police Court this morning as a woman
who "read hands and cut cards." Prisoner (laughing heartily) - I wish I
could, and I wouldn't be here. (Laughter) The landlady objected to the
"palmistry" in the house, it was stated. Prisoner - "I would not mind the
landlady's children and let her flirt about the town, so she put me out."
"If I have done anything wrong," she reflected, "I am sorry." Mr. Nagle - 5s
and costs.
Alleged Bogus Art
Company, Prosecution in Belfast. - A remarkable case of alleged false
representation was heard in the Belfast Custody Court this morning. The
prisoner was John Hinds, and the prosecution alleged that he had obtained
sums of 3s 6d from Mrs. Harriett King, 3 Little Brunswick Street, by false
pretences. Mr. E. Cooksey conducted the prosecution, and Mr. Wm. Tughan
appeared for the accused. Constable Barrett said he arrested the prisoner in
Roden Street Barracks on Monday night. After the charges were read over to
him he said, "The magistrates who granted the warrants to them two
'toe-rags' are as bad as themselves. It is hard lines when an honest man
cannot get a living without being charged with embezzlement. You are aware,
Mr. Barrett, that I had to leave 6 Soudan Street about two weeks ago over a
quarrel. You could have called for me in the morning, and I would go with
you. Now that the old 'toe-rags' have done this, I will not give them the
enlargements until they pay me the last halfpenny. I do not give one jot
about me only for having to lie in the cells until to-morrow morning. If
bail gets me out, I can get £20, £40, £50, or £200 if required." The
constable added that he found four photographs in prisoner's possession, and
at his lodgings 41 photographs and a number of billheads purporting to be
issued by the Irish Art Company, State Chambers, 75 High Street. There was
no such company at that address. About twenty people had come to him (the
constable) claiming photographs given to the accused. Mrs. King said
prisoner called at her house, representing that he was travelling for the
Irish Art Company, asking had she any photographs she would wish enlarged.
She replied that she had not, but he insisted on getting an order. She then
gave him a photograph of her sisters to be enlarged for 10s 6d, payable by
instalments. She paid him 1s then, and weekly instalments up to 3s 6d. She
called for the photograph, but he said the enlargement was not finished. She
never got the photograph or enlargement. Prisoner was remanded for a week,
Mr. Tughan protesting that the proceedings were uncalled for and monstrous.
Prisoner had an agency for a well-known London firm, and the photographs in
question would have been enlarged in due course. Bail was fixed at £10.
Lightning Strikes
House at Dalkey - On Sunday evening the house known as "Ardsunnas?,"
Torco Hill, Dalkey, occupied as a summer residence by Sir Patrick Coll, late
Crown Solicitor for Ireland, was struck by lightning and badly damaged, a
chimney stack being sent through the roof into a bedroom beneath, and
wrecking its contents. The house was unoccupied at the time, and the extent
of the damage was not discovered till Monday.
At Newtown Anner, near
Clonmel, on Sunday a footman named Tray, in the employment of the Duchess of
St. Albans, committed suicide by blowing out his brains with a revolver.
Jealousy in connection with a love affair is the cause assigned.
The Silent Land
IV - Clifton Street Burying-Ground (By "The Chiel")
Belfast Evening Telegraph Tuesday 6th November
1906
Although the name "New Burying Ground" still appears on a rather
modern-looking brass plate at the entrance gate in Henry Place, it is well
over a century since, according to Benn, the following advertisement was
given publicity:- "Poorhouse, March, 1797 - The Public are informed that the
Burying Ground near the Poorhouse is now ready, and that Messrs. Robert
Stevenson, William Clark, and John Caldwell are appointed to agree with such
persons as wish to take lots." And it would appear from the date that the
gentlemen concerned in this venture were no novices in business. They must
have possessed a sort of prophetic instinct that trouble was brewing, but
could they possibly have foreseen a rebellion? You will find sufficient
proof that their confidence was fully justified if you stroll through the
grounds which form the eastern side of Carlisle Circus. Every now and again
in this perfect labyrinth of tombs you may notice dates which follow very
closely on the date of the advertisement. But all other considerations are
ousted in the joy of surprises at the familiar names of famous townsmen -
men famed in every business and profession that has made the city renowned.
One gets puzzled with the rush of memories. Here is the tomb of the
distinguished Dr. Alexander Henry Halliday, the intimate friend of Dr.
Drennan and of Lord Charlemont, who was reviewing officer in the days of the
Belfast Volunteers. His will was a work of art. At the wall which skirts
Antrim Road lie the remains of his companion, Dr. William Drennan, who
played such a prominent part in the "Hearts of Steel" rising. When
endeavouring to dissuade the "Hearts" from attacking the military barracks
and releasing their comrade, the doctor was seized by the mob and sworn to
aid them. He carried out the terms of his oath, got Douglas released, but
not before many of the mob had been killed and wounded. He was acquitted of
a charge for seditious libel in 1794. His memorial bears the following
inscription:- "Pure, just, benign; thus filial love would trace The virtues
hallowing this narrow space. The Emerald Isle may grant a wider claim, And
link the Patriot with his country's name." What may have been the
original memorial lies broken and defaced, but the present tablet is
comparatively new in appearance. Most of the plots in the vicinity are
protected by tall iron railings, and in some cases stout vaults with iron
doors and bars serve as a resting-place. These are all relics of the
body-snatching days. The place is so full of interesting memorials as to be
positively bewildering. Here is the burying ground of Narcissus Batt - the
Batts of Purdysburn; although the last of the line is buried at Ballylesson
- and there Rev. Gilbert Kennedy, the second minister of the Second
Congregation, succeeding Rev. James Kilpatrick, a man of note in his day.
James Luke, the banker; John Gregg, a name also connected with the city's
progress; Valentine Jones, "an eminent merchant and a gentleman of the first
respectability," and very many more are all gathered together here in a
final rest from their labours. Occasionally we come across something out of
the ordinary. Men of learning are often eccentric, and one tablet
exemplifies this. Here is the photograph:-
Through the generosity of a local admirer the present tablet was recently
erected to replace the original, which had decayed. This covered the remains
of an eccentric College Professor, at one time connected with the Belfast
Academical Institution. He has for a neighbour a colleague - the Revd.
William Cairns, LL.D., for 33 years Professor of Logic and Belles Lettres in
the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. Died 1848. Aged 64 - and if his
term of tutorship only ended with his death he must have joined the staff
shortly after the opening in 1814, when he had as a colleague James Sheridan
Knowles. The newspaper world is represented by Francis Dalzell Finlay,
founder of "The Northern Whig," and Alex. MacKay, jun., who was connected
with the earlier days of "Belfast News Letter." Even so long ago as 1800,
shipbuilding had lost several masters, notably the Ritchies, from whose yard
in 1807 was launched "a very large ship of 400 tons burthen." Think of this
and then the Adriatic a century later!
Many of the families, who
have still living representatives are providing new memorials. These are
generally placed in front of the original tombstone, and thus the antiquity
and the records are both preserved. Chief among these is - The Sinclaire
Family, about which Benn says "Whether we consider their consistent
political opinions or their high standing in commerce, the Sinclaire family
must be deemed one of the most important in Belfast." There are the
Hyndmans, with the statue of a dog on top of the new stone, and the legend
is that this is the representation of a faithful animal (belonging to the
family) that was so much distressed at its mistress's death it could not be
torn from her grave, and it eventually died there. Not far away are the Joys
and the Ekenheads, while a very modest memorial covers the last
resting-place of the parents of Sir Donald Currie, who so recently has shown
Belfast how fortunate she was to be his birthplace. It would simply demand
an entire volume if I attempted to give anything like a full list. There is
also in a fair state of preservation the grave of Michael Atkins, Esq., the
actor, whose story was recently told in these columns. But we will turn to
the lighter side, and I will reproduce gems which I have gathered from this
mine of information. On a "flat" stone is the following:- Raised to the
Memory of Henry McDowell, oldest son of Henry McDowell, of Belfast, in the
7th year of his age. For his years, this engaging boy was intelligent
and pleasingly inquiring, Evincing an eager desire for information and
blending with sweetness of temper a disposition the most affectionate. By
his endearing manners exciting early and warm attachments. By his death
leaving behind him deep and sincere regret. - He certainly accomplished a
great deal in his seven years, but many parents would not consider "the
desire for information" in their children anything to write epitaphs on,
while the "pleasingly inquiring" youngster is the worry of many a fond
father's life even to-day.
In another portion of the
graveyard we have one erected to Captain John Mullin. He was probably a sea
captain, but his virtues and other things are eulogised in the following
couplet:- "Fair science frown'd not on his humble birth But melancholy
marked him for her own." - In the early years of the 19th century it appears
to have been the custom to express the grief or otherwise in verse. That it
was sometimes "otherwise" is proved by the following, taken from a small
insignificant stone hidden among the overhanging trees, and over-shadowed by
the larger memorials around it:- Charles Minnifs (Minniss), jun., who
departed this life March 25, 1806. Aged 24 years. How loved, how valued
once, avails thee not To whom related or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone
remains of thee 'Tis all thou art and all the proud shall be. - Someone must
have been unhappy when they chose or composed that verse. But here is a
grave, which I would have overlooked had it not been pointed out to me, and
yet many seek it under a false impression. A plain black railing with a
metal tablet and the simple inscription. - The Burying Place of Henry Joy
McCracken - Many visitors to the graveyard take this to be the insurgent
chief, and flowers are frequently deposited there, but although he may have
been some relation of the hero of '98, I am assured the person buried there
cannot possibly be the great man of that name. In the next plot almost is a
memorial, nearly hidden by the long grass, to Dr. Stuart, the historian, of
Armagh - once connected with Christ Church, Belfast." The cosmopolitan
nature of the inhabitants is further enhanced by the presence of a few
foreigners:- Here Lieth the body of Nicholas Burdot of Chaumont in Bossigni
in Champagne. - and near by is one to a "Dorenza Eid." Suddenly I drop down
to examine another poetical epitaph. It is to John Pritchard Clarke - three
months:- "Grieve not my parents dear, I am not dead but sleepeth here, My
debts are paid and that you see Prepare for death and follow me." - He
certainly was wise for his years, and if he was consulted at all in the
construction of his epitaph, he was a patriarch in wisdom. Imagine having
debts at three months!
Everywhere one turns they
are confronted with the most elaborate arrangements - quite different from
anything in other cemeteries. Here is a miniature chapel to the late William
Dunville, with ornamental iron gate, through which we can see the glint of
embossed medallions to the memory of different members of the family. The
Bristows, of banking fame, are strongly represented, and there is one to
John Hamilton, who was, I presume, one of - The Four Johns - concerned in
the early financial institutions of Belfast. In his "History of Belfast,"
Mr. Benn says there were no constables in Belfast in 1801, but they must
have been introduced shortly after, for we have a memorial here to - John
Smyth, High Constable of Belfast, - who died in 1810. We have a curious case
in a stone which records that - Here Lyeth the Body of James McGee, - and,
after giving particulars, states he died in 1714, "& of aged 80 years."
There also lies here - James McGee, Merchant in Belfast, son of James McGee.
- and he died in 1703 "and of age 25 years." As the burying-ground was not
opened for nearly a century after they died, their remains must have been
transferred from "Belly Robart & Parish of Holliwood." A widow consoles
herself with the following:- "Oh shade revered, this frail memorial take
'Tis all alas thy sorrowing wife can make Faithful and just, and humble, and
sincere, Here lies a valued friend - a husband dear. Composed in suffering
and in joy sedate Good without noise, without pretensions great." The
grounds are divided into two separate sections by a wall running parallel
with Antrim Road, and it is natural enough that the lower or new portion
does not contain so much of interest to the antiquarian. But several of
those mentioned earlier in this article are to be found there, in company
with others prominently identified with the later history of the city.
One striking memorial is
that of the Ewarts of Glenbank. The single tablet bears the names of quite a
formidable roll of members of the family. Twenty-five names already appear,
and there are some yet to be added. In another part of the same section
there sleeps a late master of the Academical Institution, along with his
three wives, whose names and ages are given in detail. A pathetic note is
introduced when we stand in front of a little granite column on which is
recorded the fact that two brothers lost their lives at sea, both at exactly
the same age - nineteen years, and fifteen years separated the dates of the
fatalities. A flat stone, protected by a rusted railing, from which the
record is almost obliterated, cover the remains of a colonel, who, it
appears, was a man about town in his day. At one time worth £50,000, the
vagaries of fortune left him penniless, and he was buried by private
subscription. Every stone seems to breathe chapters of local history, and
although when the new section had been opened the fashion in epitaphs had
changed considerably, yet the names alone furnish substantial food for
thought to those interested in local history.
Births, Deaths, & Marriages.
Deaths
Belfast Evening Telegraph Tuesday 6th
November 1906
Anderson, November 6, 1906, at her residence,
113 Ogilvie Street, Belfast, Mary Jane, the beloved wife of James Anderson.
Her remains will be removed from above address, for interment in City
Cemetery, on Thursday afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends will please
accept this (the only) intimation. "Gone to be with Christ, which is far
better." James Anderson
Clegg, November 5, at her son-in-law's residence, 9 St. Andrew's
Square North, Martha Clegg, relict of the late William Clegg, P.L.G., of
Roselands House, Falls Road. Her remains will be removed, for interment in
City Cemetery, on Thursday afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends will please
accept this intimation. - English papers please copy. Maggie & Moore
Robinson.
Cleland, November 5, at Clondnaglare, Margaret Cleland. Interment in
family burying-ground, Drumaghlis, on to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at
one o'clock. John Cleland.
Craig, November 6, at her residence, High Street, Comber, Elizabeth
Craig. The remains of my beloved mother will be removed, for interment in
the Unitarian Burying-ground, on to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at two
o'clock. John Craig
Crawford, November 6, at Royal Victoria Hospital, Thana Crawford, son
of late Samuel Crawford, aged 16 years. The remains of my beloved son will
be removed from 61 Imperial Street, for interment in City Cemetery, on
Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock. Eliza Crawford.
Dillon, November 6, at his residence, 19 Eccles Street, Robert
Dillon. The remains of my beloved brother will be removed, for interment in
Carnmoney Burying-ground, on Thursday, at twelve o'clock noon. Friends will
please accept this intimation. We mourn our loss. John Dillon.
Ferguson, November 5, 1906, at his late residence, 6 Catherine Street
North, John Ferguson, Hairdresser, late Great Patrick Street, and
dearly-beloved husband of Catherine Ferguson - R.I.P. Funeral on to-morrow
(Wednesday) afternoon, at half-past one o'clock, for Milltown Cemetery.
Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation. Inserted by his
loving Wife. Catherine Ferguson.
Fryers, November 5th (suddenly), at her residence, Kilmakee,
Dunmurry, Eleanor, dearly-beloved wife of Thomas Fryers. Funeral on
to-morrow (Wednesday), at one o'clock, to Soldierstown Burying-ground.
Thomas Fryers.
Hamill, 5th November, 1906, at her residence, Trench House, Belfast,
fortified by the rites of the Holy Catholic Church, Maria Agnes Josephine
Hamill, fifth daughter of the late John Hamill, Esq., J.P., and sister of
the late Arthur Hamill, Esq., D.L., J.P. Interment in family vault,
Hannahstown, on to-morrow (Wednesday) morning, at ten o'clock - R.I.P.
Hanna, November 6th, at her mother's residence, Alexandra Gardens, of
heart failure, Grace E. Hanna. Funeral private. No flowers.
Jones, November 6, at the Infirmary, John Jones, late of Fleetwood
steamers clerical staff, ex-Secretary Railway Clerks' Association (Belfast
Branch), member of Clarion Fellowship. Funeral notice later.
Kelly, November 6th, at his son's residence, 78 Hatfield Street, John
Kelly. - R.I.P. The remains of our dearly-beloved father will be removed,
for interment in Kilwarlin Burying-ground, on Thursday morning, at ten
o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. Patrick & John Kelly.
Leeman, November 6, at her son's residence, 22 Chelsea Street, Ellen,
relict of the late William Leeman, late of Montrose Street. Her remains will
be removed from above address, for interment in Kilrush Burying-ground, on
Thursday, at twelve o'clock noon. Friends will please accept this
intimation. James Leeman.
McCarroll, November 4th, at 17 Langley Street, Mary, the
dearly-beloved wife of Alexander McCarroll. Her remains will be removed from
the above address on to-morrow (Wednesday) morning, at eleven o'clock, for
interment in Ballylinney Churchyard. Friends will please accept this
intimation. - American papers please copy. Alexander McCarroll.
McConnell, November 6th, at his late residence, 187 Woodstock Road,
Hugh, the dearly-beloved husband of Eliza McConnell. His remains will be
removed from the above address, for interment in the family burying-ground,
First Boardmills, on Thursday, at twelve o'clock noon. Friends will please
accept this (the only) intimation. Eliza McConnell.
McCord, November 5, 1906, at his son's residence, 31 Heatherbell
Street, Robert McCord. The remains of our beloved father will be removed
from above address, for interment in Dundonald Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Wednesday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept
this (the only) intimation. Francis & Robert McCord.
McNeice, November 5th, at her father's residence, 2a Merkland Street,
Lizzie sixth and dearly-beloved daughter of Samuel and Jane McNeice. Her
remains will be removed from above address, for interment in Dundonald
Cemetery, at two o'clock, to-morrow (Wednesday). Friends will please accept
this intimation. "Thy will be done." Samuel & Jane McNeice.
McNeilly, November 5, at his residence, Prockless, William John
McNeilly. Funeral to-morrow (Wednesday), at twelve o'clock noon, for Second
Ahoghill Presbyterian Church Burying-ground. Friends will please accept this
(the only) intimation.
Parker, November 5, at 25 Cavehill Road, Belfast, Isabel (Isa),
dearly-beloved wife of Alexander Parker, and second daughter of Archibald
McFaul, Whiteabbey. Her remains will be removed, for interment in Carnmoney
Burying-ground, to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Friends
will please accept this intimation. Eastern C.C. Members are requested to
attend the funeral of Mr. Alex. Parker's wife. John Tumilson, Secretary.
Thompson, November 6, 1906, at her late residence, 14 Flora Street,
off Beersbridge Road, Annie E., the dearly-beloved wife of William J.
Thompson. Funeral arrangements in to-morrow's paper. William J. Thompson.
In Memoriam
Halliday, In fond and loving memory of our dear
son, James Cleland (Wee Jim), who departed this life on the 6th November,
1904, and was interred in the City Cemetery, Belfast. Fairer than the
flowers above him, Fading on his still, cold breast, Placed by loving hands
that loved him, Our darling son has gone to rest. Inserted by his loving
Father and Father? W. J. & Isabella Halliday, 27 Mill Street, Newtownards.
Morrow, In loving memory of Robert (Robbie), son of Robert and Jane
Morrow, who departed this life on the 6th November, 1894, aged 19 years, at
Ferndale, Lisburn Road, and was interred in Ballylesson Churchyard. Sadly
missed by his loving mother. 87 Donnybrook Street, City.
Thompson, In loving and affectionate remembrance of our dear mother,
Margaret Thompson, who died on the 6th November, 1902, and was interred in
Ballymena Churchyard. She is gone, but not forgotten, Just four years
to-day, But the thought of her is something, That will never fade away.
Worthy of true respect was she, From those she left behind; A better mother
never lived, A mother good and kind. Inserted by her loving son and
daughter, Thomas & Margaret Jane Thompson, 10 Mountcollyer Street, Belfast.
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Friday
20th July 1917
Diamond Jubilee Wedding
Sillars - Walker - July 19, 1857, at St. Anne's
Church, Belfast, by the Rev. T. S. Miller, Alex Sillars, to Jane Walker, 33
Glentoran Street
Death
Allen - July 20, 1917, at his residence,
Drumlin, Donacloney, Samuel James Allen. His remains will be removed on
Sunday at 3 p.m., for interment in Waringstown, Meeting-house Green
Notice
Mr. S. A. Deans, L.D.S., 141 Ormeau Road,
Belfast, will be out of town till 31st July, 1917
News Items
Japanese to Hang. Belfast Dock Murder. Death
Sentence on Kawabe. Other Two Accused Acquitted - The recent tragedy at the
Belfast Docks, as the result of which a fireman named Robert Scarborough, of
the cargo steamer Earl of Elgin, was done to death, had its sequel at the
Belfast City Assizes to-day, when three Japanese seamen names Matsuro
Kawabe, Masham Kurata, and Masatake Yasugi, were arraigned in connection
with the crime. All three accused were put forward on the capital charge,
and on a separate count Kurata and Yasugi were charged with aiding and
abetting Kawabe in the commission of the murder. The Right Hon. Mr. Justice
Ross, who was the presiding judge, assigned Mr. T. W. Brown as counsel, and
Mr. T. A. McLernon as solicitor for the prisoners. Mr. Wm. Moore, K.C.,
M.B., and Mr. Geo. Hill Smith, K.C. (instructed by Mr. J, R, Moorhead, Crown
Solicitor), supported the prosecution. The preliminaries in the case
included the swearing of a shorthand writer to take a note of the evidence
and of a Japanese interpreter. The latter, whose name was given as N.
Mayeda, attended at the request of the Japanese Consulate in London. The
prisoners pleaded not guilty. Opening the case for the prosecution, Mr.
Moore said a Belfast jury invariably gave careful attention to any case
demanding their consideration, but in this case they required, and the Crown
required, to be particularly careful as the prisoners involved were
foreigners, and two of them, at least, were unacquainted with the English
language. First of all, he would like to tell them that the interpreter they
had got from the Japanese Consulate in the English Metropolis was a shipping
agent, who was a native of Japan, who spoke his own language and the
language of this country fluently, and who had previously acted in the
capacity which he was now going to fill in that court. Everything possible,
therefore, had been done to ensure that the prisoners would have a fair
trial, and to ensure that their interests would be adequately protected. The
interpreter told him that they realised the nature and gravity of the crime
- the most serious crime known to British law. Proceeding, counsel explained
that the victim of the tragedy was a man in the prime of life named Robert
Scarborough, who was a working seaman living by his labour. Though supposed
to be of American origin, he had lived in London when not pursuing his
avocation as a fireman. That he was foully done to death did not admit of
doubt, and it would be for the jury to determine the responsibility that
attended to the prisoners. The facts were these:- The Tragedy
Described. Early in July a ship called the Earl of Elgin came into
Belfast. The prisoners and the deceased were amongst the crew. On the
morning of arrival a dispute arose over the breakfast or the cooking. The
fireman complained, and the cook, Yasugi, said the fault was not his. But
this dissension over the food, it appeared, went on all the forenoon. At one
o'clock the cook got paid off. At six o'clock in the evening he returned to
the ship for his kit or personal belongings. Scarborough was having his tea
on deck at the time, and the wrangle which had disturbed the relations
between himself and the cook was revived by the latter saying, "Come ashore
and fight it out." Both men immediately went ashore, where there was already
a miscellaneous crowd of dock workers. Scarborough to them, "Will you see I
get a fair fight," and to Yasugi, the cook, he added, "Will it be a fair
fight?" The latter was not heard to answer back. The tragedy all happened
like a flash. Scarborough held out his hand as a prelude to the fight. The
cook seized the outstretched hand, and with a leg twist from behind
Scarborough was sent reeling. Whilst he was in a stooping posture, and held
by Yasugi, the prisoner Kurata punched him low down on the back, and the
Kawabe, who, up to this had been a silent observer, rushed over and stabbed
Scarborough five times in the back. One of the stabs penetrated a
blood-vessel under the left shoulder, and the unfortunate victim bled to
death. His life passed out in the course of a few seconds, like the life of
a candle, and the Crown said the three prisoners were jointly responsible
for his murder. When the alarm was raised Kawabe rushed away and was seen to
drop a knife between the jetty and the edge of the vessel. Kawabe got so
excited that, after regaining the ship he jumped over the edge of the vessel
into the harbour in an effort to escape. There was no evidence of any
provocation in the case; there was no conflict or outburst such as sometimes
took place at the quayside. It just appeared to be a case of cold-blooded
murder. Kawabe when cautioned said, "I used the knife to frighten Robert."
The cook said, "When I was fighting Kawabe came to separate," and Kurata's
retort was, "I went to the place to part them." After the interpreter was
sworn. The chief officer of the Earl of Elgin gave a dramatic account of the
scene on board the ship preceding the conflict, and said he was subsequently
an eye-witness to seeing Kawabe drop the knife overboard. He mentioned,
amongst other circumstances, that at the breakfast on the morning of the
tragedy he saw the cook, now one of the prisoners, with the contents of a
breakfast all over his head, as if someone had thrown it about him. A large
number of other witnesses were called to corroborate the facts stated by
counsel for the Crown. Plea For The Accused. Mr. Brown made an
eloquent and powerful plea on behalf of the accused. He asked the jury to
hold that there was no evidence to warrant them coming to the conclusion
that there was any conspiracy amongst the three to take Scarborough's life.
The two men who fought first had thousands of years of different traditions
behind them, and what one would understand by a fair fight would be
different from what the other thought. He made a strong appeal to the jury
if they held that the hand that inflicted the blows was Kawabe's to bring in
a minor verdict of manslaughter. Mr. Smith replied on behalf of the Crown.
His Lordship, in summing up, commented on the scrupulous and impartial
fairness of British law to every human being who put his foot on our shores.
Dealing with the details of the tragedy, he said he found no evidence of
conspiracy to carry out a felonious enterprise on the part of the three men.
He saw no reasonable ground for the contention, although the Crown were
bound to put it forward. He saw nothing of substance that should really lead
to a conviction of the cook or Kurata, and if the decision lay with him he
would acquit them. It was different in the case of the other man. If a man
was found to be killed by another prima facie that was murder. In every case
it was murder unless the man who had dome it was able to justify it, and was
able to show some circumstance that reduced it to the lesser offence of
manslaughter. It was not necessary for the Crown to prove motive. What
explanation or justification was there here? Was there any justification at
all for the man going out and stabbing the other man practically to the
heart? None whatever, They must be as patient as possible and concede
everything that was possible, and they must do their duty. They must have
regard to their oaths and protect society. If the jury came to the
conclusion that there was no doubt in the matter let them do their duty, no
matter what the consequences might be. The jury retired to consider their
verdict at 3.30. Kawabe was sentenced to be hanged on August 21. Other two
acquitted.
The Falcarragh Tragedy. A Further Remand. A
further formal remand was granted at Derry yesterday evening on the case in
which the soldier, John Greer, is charged with the murder of an old woman
named Margaret McFadden, at her cottage at Derryreel, Falcarragh, in May
last.
Derry Assize Sentences
Belfast Evening Telegraph Friday 20th July
1917
Afraid to Acknowledge Debts. At Derry Assizes
on Thursday, Joseph Malone, a rag-gatherer, who pleaded guilty to
assaulting his wife with the tongs, was sent to jail for a month.
Elizabeth McConaghy, aged 41, formerly a lady's maid at Malta, and
the wife of an ex-soldier, who pleaded guilty to attempted suicide, informed
his Lordship that she had contracted debts unknown to her husband, and was
afraid to acknowledge them to him. A police sergeant said the accused was
greatly addicted to drink. His Lordship said he did not like to be unkind to
a poor creature like the accused, but in her own interest he would send her
to jail for six months without hard labour.
Ulster Military News - Latest War Honours
U.V.F. Sergeant's Bravery. Northern Military Medals - A further list of
war honours gazetted on Thursday evening includes the award of the Military
Cross to Second-Lieutenant G. Reeve, Royal Irish Fusiliers, and Captain
Wilfred A. McCloughry, Australian Light Horse (attd. R.F.C.). The former
rose from the ranks of the regiment, in which he has served for many years,
and his next-of-kin live in Northampton; the latter is a nephew of Mr. W. A.
McCloughry, Main Street, Larne, which town he recently visited, He gets the
M.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion. On many occasions he has
displayed the highest courage and skill in successfully bombing stations and
trains, often at very low altitudes, and has always given a fine example of
energy and determination.
The Distinguished Conduct
Medal awards include a Bar to that decoration for Corporal J. Fisher,
Machine Gun Corps, a member of the U.V.F. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty when in charge of a machine gun in a very exposed position.
During an enemy bombardment and raid he continued to serve his gun, though
repeatedly struck and bruised by shrapnel, until the situation became
normal. Though dazed and deafened he stuck to his post until relived, and
his splendid example had a far-reaching effect on N.C.O.'s and men of his
company. (D.C.M. gazetted 22nd September 1916). Corporal Fisher is a member
of the Ulster Volunteer Force in County Donegal. He joined the county
battalion of the Ulster Division in 1911, and transferred to the Machine Gun
Corps, with which he won the D.C.M. originally at Thiepval. He is a son of
Mr. J. Fisher, Carrigart.
The awards of the D.C.M.
previously notified in our columns to the Company-Sergeant-Major R.
Neville, Royal Irish Fusiliers, 63 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, and
Sergeant J. Lennon, Royal Irish Fusiliers, of Annaghanoon, Waringstown,
are also gazetted. Details of the careers of each have already been
published.
6/10540 Sergeant Jas.
G. McGough, Royal Irish Rifles, who, as already announced, has been
awarded the Military Medal, is a brother of Mr. Thos. McGough, proprietor of
the Premier Billiard Hall, 72 Ann Street, Belfast. The gallant N.C.O. had
been in America for several years, but came home to enlist on the outbreak
of war. He took part in the landing at Suvla Bay, at which he was wounded,
and subsequently was engaged in the suppression of the rebellion in Dublin.
Transferred to an Ulster Division battalion, he returned to the front twelve
months ago. Two younger brothers of Sergeant McGough's are on active service
with the A.S.C.
14/15495
Lance-Corporal Wm. Q. E. Hill, Royal Irish Rifles (Lewis Gun Section),
who, as reported in Wednesday's issue, has been awarded the Military Medal,
is a son of Mr. John Hill, 1 Chadwick Street, Belfast. He was a member of
the Young Citizen Volunteers, and was in the office of the Corporation
gasworks before enlistment.
15/11905 Rifleman Wm.
A. Cooke, Royal Irish Rifles, one of the latest recipients of the
Military Medal (announced in Wednesday's issue), is 20 years of age, and the
eldest son of Mr. Joseph Cooke, 162 Cosgrave Street, Belfast. He is a member
of the North Belfast Regiment, U.V.F., the Orange Institution, and prior to
enlistment was an apprentice in the Co-operative Society, Brougham Street.
Corporal John Rowney,
Royal Engineers, who was presented with the Military Medal by the King at
Hall recently, is a Belfastman, his wife residing at 14 Delaware Street,
Belfast. He enlisted on the formation of the Ulster Division, prior to which
he was employed at Thompson's Flour mills.
Lisburn Men's
Distinctions. The Military Medal has been awarded to the following Lisburn
men :-
Sergeant Joseph Clarke, R.I.R., son of Mr. Joseph Clarke,
Magheraleave Road, who had another son recently reported killed.
Sergeant Victor Beattie, R.I.R., son of Mrs. T. J. Beattie,
Bachelors' Walk, who has two other sons serving with the colours.
Lance-Corporal R. Poots, of the New Zealand Division.
Mr. Lawrence A. Griffer, Billinge Avenue, Blackburn, motor ambulance
driver in the Friends' Ambulance Unit of the British Red Cross attached to a
division of the French Army, has been awarded the Croix de Guerre. He is a
grandson of the late Mr. E. Stears, manager Lisburn gasworks, and nephew of
Mr. S. Stears, Belfast gasworks.
 
Lance-Corpl, J. Beastall, Royal Irish Rifles; Rifleman
R. M. Adair, Royal Irish Rifles; Rman. G. Glass, Royal Irish Rifles; Private
S. H. Hall, Canadian Infantry; Sergt. J. McCallum, Royal Irish Rifles;
Co.-Sgt.-Maj. W. J. Rourke, Royal Irish Rifles; Rman F. Crozier, Royal Irish
Rifles; Pte. A. McLaughlin, Northumberland Fusiliers; Lance-Corpl. Wm. Weir,
Royal Irish Rifles; Private F. Barnes; Royal Irish Fusiliers; Private Wm.
Graham, R.M.L.I.; Bugler D. Ayre, Royal Irish Rifles; Sergt. C. J.
Wheelwright, Royal Irish Fusiliers; B. Crichton & Rflmn. J. McIlwrath, Royal
Irish Rifles - Lieutenant Samuel Robinson, R.N.R.
Belfast Evening Telegraph Friday 20th July 1917
M.C. for Derry Officer
Lieut. P. J. Hourihane, Royal Garrison Artillery,
who has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in
attending the wounded under heavy shell-fire, is the eldest son of Mr.
Hourihane, The Cottage, Clarendon Street, Derry, inspector of Customs and
Excise.
Belfast Casualties.
Intimation has been received that Rifleman Samuel Whelan, Royal Irish
Rifles, was killed in action on June 21. Deceased, who was one of four
brothers on active service, enlisted a little over twelve months ago from
Ewart's Crumlin Road Mill. He was 19 years of age, and was a son of Mr.
Charles Whelan, 16 Ewart's Row, Belfast, himself an old soldier. The late
Rifleman Whelan, who had only been at the front three months, was a brother
of Mrs. Rankin, Ballycorr Road, Ballyclare.
Mrs. Price, 147 Cupar
Street, Belfast, has been advised that her son, Bombardier Wm. Price,
R.F.A., has fallen in action. He had six years' service, and enlisted at
the age of 17. A brother of deceased is Trooper Henry Price, N.I.H. Writing
to the bereaved mother, an officer says her son was an excellent N.C.O., and
much respected by the officers and man, and adds - "He was a very brave
fellow, and was killed while getting his men under cover."
Pte. J. McComb
(40,940), Scottish Rifles, was officially reported missing on May 3, and
has not been heard of since. His parents, formerly of Butler Street,
Belfast, and now resident at 5 Walker Street, Partick, would be glad to hear
from anyone who may be able to give information concerning their son's fate
or whereabouts.
Official intimation has
been received that Pte. Samuel Lowry, Inniskilling Dragoons, died on
the 2nd inst. of wounds received in action. Deceased during his twelve
years' service with the colours had spent a considerable period abroad, and
when war broke out proceeded to the front from India. He was a good and
efficient soldier, and very popular with his comrades. He was a son of Mr.
David Lowry, 22 Empress Street, Belfast.
The War Office reports
that Rifleman John Crossan, Royal Irish Rifles, who had been missing
since July 2, 1916, was killed on or about that date. He was in his 20th
year, and the fourth son of the late Mr. Daniel Crossan, Ligoniel, whose
other two sons, Charles and William H., are also serving King and country.
Deceased was a member of the North Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and before the
war was an apprentice driller at Workman, Clark's. His two sisters reside at
32 Keswick Street, Belfast.
Provincial Casualties
Official intimation has been received that Private Edward Adair, Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers, who was reported missing on 1st July 196, is now
regarded as having been killed about that date. He was the youngest son of
Mr. Robert Adair, Robert Street, Newtownards. He joined the Inniskilling in
November 1914, going to France with the Ulster Division. Mr. Adair has
another son, Gunner J. Adair, R.F.A., serving.
Mrs. Annie Downey, 13
Union Street, Derry, has been notified that her husband, Private Wm.
Downey, Royal Irish Regiment (Irish Brigade), died overseas on 7th June
from wounds received in action. Private Downey entered the Army from the
employment of the Derry Gaslight Company.
Reported missing on July
1, 1916, Lance-Corporal Donald McGowan, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
(Derry Regiment), of 55 Fountain Street, Derry, is now officially
reported killed in action on that date. Lance-Corporal McGowan was a member
of the Church Lads' Brigade, and also of the Murray Club of Apprentice Boys.
Mrs. Morris, 34
Fountain Place, Derry, has received official intimation that her husband,
Private John Norris, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Derry Regiment),
reported missing on the 1st July, 1916, was killed in action on that date.
Prior to enlistment Private Norris was in the employment of Messrs.
Bigger's, Ltd.
Mr. William John Moore,
Macosquin, Coleraine, has received intimation that his son, Sergt.
William Moore, Australian Forces, has been wounded.
Official intimation has
reached Mr. James Adams, Carncullagh, Dervock, that his son, Rifleman
James Adams, Royal Irish Rifles, has been killed in action.
The War Office has
notified Mr. David Johnston, Bushmills, that his son, Rifleman Daniel
Johnston, Royal Irish Rifles (Central Antrim Volunteers), who had been
missing since the 1st July, 1916, is believed to have been killed on that
date. Prior to enlistment deceased was a local postman and cycle mechanic.
Mrs. Given, Omagh, wife
of Lance-Corporal James Given, Manchester Regiment, who was recently
reported wounded and missing, has received a letter from her husband stating
that he is a prisoner of war in Germany. Lance-Corporal Given, who was a
reservist, has been twice previously wounded.
Ards Man's Lucky Home
Leave. Able-Seaman James McKellan was a member of the crew of H.M.S.
Vanguard, which blew up while at anchor, on 9th inst., there being only two
survivors left of those who had been aboard. Amongst the fortunate naval men
on shore leave was Able-Seaman James McKellan, who was spending his short
holiday with his relatives in Newtownards. He is the son of the late
Regimental-Sergeant Major McKellan, who was a popular non-commissioned
officer of the Royal North Downs (4th Battalion R.I.R.). Able Seaman
McKellan has been for some 19 years on the Navy, and had not been home in
Newtownards for the past ten years. It was a lucky home leave for him.
Major Falls in
Enniskillen. Major C. F. Falls, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has
arrived in Enniskillen from France on a brief holiday. He is looking
remarkably well after his two years at the front, and is being welcomed by
hosts of friends in Fermanagh. He is accompanied by his son, Lieut. Leslie
Falls, of the Canadians, who was badly wounded some time ago, but is now
apparently quite well again.
Second-Lieut. Barrie's
Good Luck. Mr. Hugh T. Barrie, M.P., the Manor House, Coleraine, has
received a letter from his son Second-Lieut. Frank Barrie, Royal Flying
Corps (now a prisoner of war in an officers' camp at Hanover, Germany),
conveying the glad tidings that he is well and unhurt. The gallant young
officer states that on the 2nd June his 'plane was shot down, and smashed by
enemy anti-aircraft guns. His escape without even "a scratch" must have been
nothing short of miraculous.
Military Medallist
Killed. The first Portstewart soldier to win the Military Medal has given
his life for his country. Confirmation that Pte. Thomas Finlay, Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers, was killed on the battlefield on the 26th June
has been received from the Record Office by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Finlay, Burnside. Deceased was 23 years of age, and had been twenty months
in France. He was a member of the local contingent of the U.V.F. A
non-commissioned officer, writing from France after Pte. Finlay had gained
the Military Medal, said:- "The battalion and the men of Portstewart are
proud of him, and they have every right to be."
Down Motor Accident.
Injured Man's Condition. Inquires at Newtownards Union Hospital to-day show
that there is marked improvement in the condition of Mr. Robert Kane,
Millisle, Co. Down, who was seriously injured in the motoring accident
that occurred about mid-way between that village and Donaghadee, on Tuesday
night, when his car was over-turned on the road. A correspondent calls
attention to the valuable assistance rendered on the occasion by Mr. James
O'Neill, jun., Millisle. The latter, he says, was driving home at the time,
and observing what had occurred, lent all the aid in his power, which
included conveying Mr. Kane, as well as others, who were less seriously
hurt, to Donaghadee for medical attention, and also procuring the motor-car
in which Mr. Kane was brought to hospital.
Twenty Treasury Notes
Missing. Three women named Annie Williamson, Maggie Cahoon (or Douglas),
and Bridget McGookin, were charged in the Belfast Custody Court to-day,
before Mr. John Gray, R.M., with the larceny of a quantity of money, the
property of John Haddon, an officer on board one of his Majesty's
transports. District-Inspector Atteridge prosecuted. Constable Sheehan,
Smithfield Barracks, stated that yesterday afternoon he arrested the
prisoners in Union Street. Witness went to an ice-cream shop and found a
couple of pieces of cloth similar to that worn by the prisoner Cahoon. When
he cautioned the accused Cahoon at the time of her arrest, she said she was
at home on the day in question. "He didn't charge me. I left him with his
pockets full of money. Whoever her chum is has it. I only got the change out
of 10s." The prisoner Williamson said, "Well, I am not guilty of £20. The
first girl he was with - you should ask him that" The other woman, named
Bridget McGookin was arrested this morning, and when searched a sum of 3s
1½d was found in her possession. John Haddon stated that Cahoon took 7s from
him in an ice-cream shop. He met the other two women who were in his
company, near the General Post Office, when one of them said, "Here is the
peelers," and each ran in a different direction. Subsequently witness missed
twenty single Treasury notes he had in his pocket. Bridget McGookin was
discharged, while the other two prisoners were remanded for a week in
custody.
Births, Marriages, and Deaths
Belfast Evening Telegraph Friday 20th July
1917
Birth
Shrubsole - June 17, 1917, at Thornton Heath,
Surrey, the wife of Edgar S. Shrubsole, of a daughter.
Deaths
Algie - July 20, 1917 (suddenly), at 17 Ann
Street, Newtownards, John Algie. The remains of my beloved father will be
removed, for interment in Movilla Cemetery, on Sunday, 22nd inst., at 4 p.m.
Friends will please accept this intimation. James Algie
Bell - July 18, 1917, at the residence of Thomas Smyth, Dunanney,
Carnmoney, Margaret Bell, youngest daughter of the late Clements Bell,
Ballynalough. The remains of my beloved sister will be removed from above
address, for interment in Templepatrick Old Burying-ground, on to-morrow
(Saturday), at 12 o'clock noon. Agnes Dickey
Bleakley - July 19, 1917, at Purdysburn Hospital, John Alexander,
eldest and beloved son of Thomas W. and Agnes Bleakley. Interment in
Mullavilly Churchyard (by motor), arriving about p.m. Thomas W. and Agnes
Bleakley, 8? Carmel Street, Belfast
Boyd - July 19, 1917, at her residence, Rathmore, Dunadry, Alicia
Ann, beloved wife of the late John Boyd. The remains of my beloved mother
will be removed, for interment in Donegore, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 3
p.m. W. W. Boyd
Brown - July 19, 1917, at her residence, City Nurseries,
Ballyhackamore, Mary Ann, the dearly-beloved wife of Samuel Brown. Her
remains will be removed for interment in Dundonald Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Saturday), at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply
regretted by her sorrowing Husband and Family.
Brown - July 19, 1917, at her residence, City Nurseries,
Ballyhackamore, Mary Ann, the dearly-beloved wife of Samuel Brown. Her
remains will be removed, for interment in Dundonald Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Saturday), at 2 p.m. Thy purpose, Lord, we cannot see, But all is well
that's done by Thee. Inserted by her loving Daughter and Son-in-law. L. and
R. McIlroy, 2 Castleview Terrace ~ Brother and Sister-in-law Wm. and A.
Kelly.
Brown - July 19, 1917, at Bangor, Willie, aged 28 years, son of the
late Archibald Brown (of William Brown & Sons, Printers, Chichester Street,
Belfast). Funeral leaves Bangor, at 10.30 a.m., on to-morrow (Saturday), by
motor, arriving at City Cemetery about 12 o'clock noon. Fred C. Brown
Chapman - July 19, 1917, at 24 West Street, Newtownards, Jane
Chapman. The remains of my beloved wife will be removed, for interment in
Movilla Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 4 p.m. Deeply regretted.
William Chapman
Downey - July 19, 1917, at her parents' residence, Station House,
Glynn, Agnes Teresa the beloved daughter of Thomas and Agnes Downey. -
R.I.P. Funeral on to-morrow (Saturday), by train leaving Glynn at 7.54 a.m.,
for the family burying-ground, Randalstown. Thomas and Agnes Downey
Watson - July 19, 1917, at the Hospital, Lisburn Road, Agnes Watson.
The remains of my dearly-beloved wife will be removed from her late
residence, 57 Jerusalem Street, on Sunday, at 2 p.m., for interment in
Soldierstown Churchyard, Moira. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Gone to be with Christ, which is far better. Deeply regretted, Samuel Watson
Watson - July 19, 1917, Agnes, second and dearly-loved daughter of
the late Joseph and Elizabeth Scarlett. Deeply regretted by her Sisters and
Brothers, 117 Sandy Row
Thanks
Mrs. Gray and Family desire to return their sincere
thanks to the many kind friends who sympathised with them in their recent
sad bereavement; also to the Ulster True Blues L.O.L. 516 and Johnston's B.
Preceptory 248 for their kind letters of sympathy. Hoping this will be
accepted by all - 62 Bright Street.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Hodgett desire to thank the many kind friends who
sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, especially the
neighbours and those who sent floral tributes. Trusting this will be
accepted by all. - 12 Westbourne Street
Mrs. Jamison and Family desire to return their sincere thanks to the many
kind friends and neighbours who so kindly sympathised with them in their
recent sad bereavement; also those who sent wreaths, floral tributes, or
letters of sympathy. Hoping this will be accepted by all. - Church Street,
Antrim
In Memoriam
Morgan - In loving memory of my dear mother,
Margaret Morgan, who died the result of an accident on July 20, 1916, and
was interred in Milltown Cemetery. On her soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.
Inserted by her loving Son, John Morgan (on active service)
Morrison - In loving memory of our dear mother, who departed this
life on the 20th day of July, and was interred in Ballyclare New Cemetery. I
miss you, mother, as day by day I travel o'er life's dreary way; When days
are dark and friends are few, Oh! mother, how I long for you. One year has
gone since mother left us, How we miss her smiling face, But she left us to
remember no one else can fill her place. Ever remembered by her loving
Daughter, Annie. Also her sons, James and Robert. Cogry, Doagh
Morrison - In fond and loving memory of my dear mother, Annie
Morrison, who departed this life on 20th July 1916, and was interred in
Ballyclare New Cemetery. Oh! for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound
of a voice that is still. Sadly missed by her loving Son. Hugh Morrison, 13
Dock Street, Belfast
Youthful Belfast Criminals. At the Belfast Assizes
this forenoon two youths named James McMichael and James Garvey were
sentenced to a year's imprisonment for the larceny of 4 stone of rags from a
railway company's premises in the city. In sentencing the prisoners the
Right Hon. Mr. Justice Ross said McMichael had already been in the Borstal
Institute, but in his case treatment, which was often attended with
reforming influences, had proved quite useless. He had been repeatedly
convicted of larcenies and minor offences. Garvey, who was in the Army, had
been already convicted of insubordination, malicious damage to glass, and
obtaining relief under false pretences. Society must be protected against
the depredations of such criminals.
Assessment of Damages. Action Against City Council
- In the Grand Jury Room of the County Courthouse, Crumlin Road yesterday,
before the Sub-Sheriff (Mr. James Quail) and a jury, the action of George
Reynolds, gardener, and Jane Ann Reynolds, his wife, both of Stormont Gate
Lodge, Dundonald, against the Belfast City Council came on for assessment of
damages for personal injuries sustained by the female plaintiff on the 8th
February last on the Newtownards Road whilst a passenger on a tramcar of the
defendants. Interlocutory judgment had been marked in Dublin, and the usual
writ of inquiry issued to the Sheriff. Mr. George Hill Smith, K.C., and Mr.
William Beattie (instructed by Messrs. J. L. Galway and Hawthorne) appeared
for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Henry Hanna, K.C., and Mr. Thomas Harrison
(instructed by Mr. Frank Kerr) represented the defendants. After evidence,
counsel for the plaintiffs and defendants addressed the jury, who assessed
the damages as follows:- To the plaintiff, George Reynolds, £60, and the
plaintiff, Jane Ann Reynolds, £250.
A Popular Medicine. Summoned at Dungiven Petty
Sessions for being drunk, Margaret Brolly, of Fortnaghey, was fined 1s and
costs. The constable said the defendant was so incapably drunk that she was
lying on the roadway. The complainant stoutly denied the allegation, and
explained that she was ill, and was suffering from the medicine she had
taken. (Laughter)
Moy Farmer's Sudden Death - Robert Reid, who is
stated to be a large and prosperous farmer from Culveroy, Moy, County
Tyrone, expired yesterday in Newry under sudden and tragic circumstances. It
appears he only arrived in Newry in the morning to visit his fiancé at
Ashgrove, a short distance outside the town, and had just partaken of dinner
when he complained of a pain in his side and expired in a few minutes.
U.V.F. Patriotic Fund - "Forget-me-not Day" was
duly observed in Donaghadee, when a house-to-house and street collection was
taken up in aid of the above. There was a generous response on the part of
the residents and visitors, and the amount contributed amounted to about
£125. The ladies in charge of the districts - Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Mulholland,
Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Geddis, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. McCullough,
Misses Manley, Miss Watson, and Mrs. William Milliken and their collectors -
were indefatigable in their efforts, and, the great success achieved was in
no small ?????? due to their enthusiasm. To Miss S. Robinson who so kindly
made and hand painted satchets, much credit is due, and also Mr. R. F.
McCrea, of the Ulster Bank, who kindly acted as hon. treasurer, and to Mr.
W. Milliken, who acted as hon. secretary and organiser and to whose untiring
efforts the size of the collection is largely due.
not local - Smoking in Danger Area - Explosives
Inspector Fined - At Dartford to-day, Edward Digby, an inspector under the
Explosives Act, was summoned for smoking in a munitions factory. Ecidence
(evidence) was given that defendant left the dining-room and went downstairs
into the danger area smoking a cigarette. Shoking (smoking) was prohibited,
except in the dining-room, and it was defendant's duty to enforce this
regulation. A fine of £20 was imposed.
A Soldier's Frenzy - Wanted Release From His Misery - At the Leeds
Assizes yesterday Arthur Peacock, a soldier, aged 41, was charged with
murdering a comrade named Charles John Yates, with whom he was out walking
near Ripon. Peacock had become suddenly insane when he perpetrated the deed.
In a letter to his commanding officer the prisoner wrote that he could not
stand the pain in the head any longer, and asked to be put out of misery.
Prisoner was ordered to be detained during the King's pleasure.
For King and Country
Belfast Evening Telegraph Friday 20th July
1917
Crossan - Missing since July 2, 1916, now
reported killed on that date, Rifleman John Crossan (14221), R.I.R.,
youngest son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Crossan, late of Ligoniel.
Honour's crown is thine, dear brother, You've joined that glorious band, Who
gave their lives for freedom and the dear homeland. Dearest brother, how we
miss you, No tongue on earth can tell; you were our thought both late and
early, and now in Heaven, dear John, you dwell. Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Sisters, Maggie and Hannah Crossan, also his two brothers (both on
active service), 32 Keswick Street
Lowry - Private S. Lowry (1738), Inniskilling Dragoons, died of
wounds received in action on 2nd July, 1917, dearly-beloved son of David and
M. Lowry. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Father and Mother, Brother and
Sisters. David and M. Lowry. 22 Empress Street ~ He died at his post like a
soldier brave, He answered his country's call; He sleeps far away in a
hero's grave, For his country's cause he did fall. Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-Law, J. and S. McIlroy, 71 Mount Street
McConnell - Killed in action on July 9, 1917, Corporal Isaac
McConnell, R.E., beloved husband of Jeannie McConnell, 1 Roden Street, and
The Studio, 27a Donegall Place
Price - Killed in action on the 14th April 1917, 66133, Bombardier
William Price, R.F.A., youngest son of Elizabeth and the late Henry Price. A
few more years shall roll, a few more seasons come; and we shall be with
those that rest, asleep within the tomb. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing
Mother and Aunt. - 147 Cupar Street, Belfast ~ Deeply regretted by his
loving Sister and Brother-in-law, William and Katie Lavery, 4945 North Hoyne
Avenue, Chicago, U.S.A. ~ Deeply regretted by his loving Brother and
Sister-in-law, Henry and Jeannie Price (the former on active service), 9
Blayney Street, Belfast ~ Deeply regretted by his loving Brother and
Sister-in-law, John and Nellie Price, 6 Artana Street, Belfast
Smyth - Missing since July 1, 1916, now reported killed on that date,
Rifleman David Smyth (18802), Royal Irish Rifles, dearly beloved son of
David and Elizabeth Smyth, Miss Street, Comber. Somewhere in France he lies,
Somewhere we cannot tell; Numbered with unknown heroes, Who for their
country fell. No loved one was near him, To bid a last farewell, But we hope
to meet in the better land, Eternally to dwell. Inserted by his sorrowing
Father, Mother, Sister, and Brothers (one of the latter on active service) -
Miss Street, Comber
Whelan - Killed in action on 21st June 1917, Rifleman Samuel Whelan,
R.I.R., youngest soldier son of ex-Trumpeter Charles Whelan, 16 Ewart's Row,
Belfast. When the God of battles musters all our heroes who were slain, In
the ranks of that great army, there our brother we'll meet again. Deeply
regretted by his Father and Brothers, James, Charles, and Ernest (on active
service). Also his Sister and Brother-in-law, Sara and W. J. Rankin,
Ballycorr Road, Ballyclare
Our heroes - In Memoriam
Donnelly - In loving memory of my
dearly-beloved husband, Rifleman John Donnelly (7735), 6th Batt. R.I.R.,
died from fever on 20th July, 1916, No. 4 General Canadian Hospital.
Salonika. God is good, he will give me grace, to bear my heavy cross; He is
the only one who knows how bitter is my loss. Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Wife and three little Children, 70 Bellevue Street
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Page 5
News Items :- Column One - Brevities;
The Tenters' Strike; The Wages of Miners; Hun Ex-Shareholders in Belfast
Hotel; Ulster Bank, Ltd., O.G.M.
Column Two - Fighting of Fiercest; Latest Record of Casualties; Air Raid in
Flanders; Kaiser and his Flock
Column Three - Future of Belgium; Singular Peace Rumours; Italians Raid
Enemy Railways; The Fighting in Tripoli; Soviet Silliness; No French Shells
for Russia; Alleged Diversion; Convention Leaves Cork; Purdysburn Hospital;
World's Swimming Records
Column Four - Dead Hunger-Striker; New British Empire Order; The "Our Day"
Movement
Column Five - Record U-Boat Losses; 14 Merchantmen Sunk; Franco-Italian
Losses; Coast Defence Post Shelled; Overdue Steamer; Hostages on Hospital
Ships; Allies Will Not Greatly Sorrow; American Shipbuilding; Dutch Torpedo
Boat; Robert James, 97 years of age felling trees
Column Six - Today's Markets
Column Seven - Deaths (Continued from Page 3?) -
Beattie - September ?? 1917, at his residence, 30 Gaffikin Street,
Samuel, the beloved husband of Mary Jane Beattie. His remains will be
removed from above address, for interment in Donacloney Meeting-House on
Saturday, at 11 o'clock (by motor). "Thy will be done. Deeply regretted by
his sorrowing Wife and Family.
Kerr - September 27th, 1917, at 9 St. James' Street, Antrim Road,
Mary A. Kerr (late of 161 Springfield Road). - R.I.P. Funeral private. James
Murray
Column Seven continued - To-Day's Sporting
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Imprisonment for Life. Sentence on Gen. Sukhomlinoff - Petrograd,
Wednesday - Gen. Sukhomlinoff, ex-Minister of War, has been condemned to
hard labour for life. Mme. Sukhomlinoff was acquitted. The Court found
General Sukhomlinoff guilty of high treason, fraud, and breach of trust. The
jury returned a verdict of guilty on twelve out of thirteen charges
preferred against General Sukhomlinoff, and a verdict of not guilty on the
first charge accusing him of inaction and inertia during the war, with the
object of assisting the enemy by weakening the Russian armed forces.
Every woman wants pink cheeks. They mean not
only beauty, but health. Then put the colour in your cheeks, not on them.
The glow of health is the red of healthy blood showing through translucent
skin. It is impossible unless you possess rich, red blood. When a girl's
colour fades and she looks debilitated, is short of breath, when her heart
palpitates after every slight exertion and she has pains in various parts of
the body, she needs Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. They are the
remedy best suited to restore the blood, bring brightness to the eyes, and
put colour in the cheeks and lips. The only other treatment needed costs
nothing. It is this: Give the patient plenty of fresh air, moderate exercise
every day, not enough to cause fatigue, and use care in the diet, for the
food craved for by the anaemic is often not the best for the sufferer.
London Hospital Romance - The meeting of a lady
visitor at the City of London Military Hospital, Hackney, with a wounded
corporal has had a happy ending in the marriage of the couple at the parish
church of East Boldre, Hants. The lady is Madeline Dorothy, youngest
daughter of Mr. Hopkins, chief inspector of the Metropolitan Police at
Hackney, and the bridegroom is Corporal Martin H. M. Draper, of the Royal
Fusiliers. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Draper,
father of the bridegroom.
Blinded with Vitriol. English Miner's Revenge -
Thomas Radford, a miner, ages 37, was yesterday committed for trial by the
Nottingham magistrates, for causing grievous bodily harm to Annie Waldron,
an employee of the Great Central Railway. Prisoner, enraged at the woman
having deserted him, purchased some oil of vitriol, lay in wait for her, and
rendered her completely incapable of further sight by throwing the oil in
her face. His sister, he confessed, had been sent to prison for a similar
offence.
New Zealander's Suicide. Would not go to the
Front - A verdict of suicide whilst of unsound mind was returned at an
inquest at St. Pancras yesterday on Edward Brown (35), a private in the 4th
Reserve Battalion of the Wellington (New Zealand) Regiment, who shot himself
at the Y.M.C.A., Holborn. Lance-Corporal Alderman said that deceased joined
in March, and arrived in London in August. He was always very reserved and
depressed. On the way he said that he wished the boat would do down, because
he had no desire to go to the front, and in fact did not intend to do so.
Private Bignold said that last Thursday he came with deceased to London on
four days' leave. On Sunday they were preparing to go to the station to
return to camp when deceased was found shot with a revolver by his side. On
joining his forces he said that he was an agnostic. The six-chambered
revolver was fully loaded, and one cartridge had been spent. Dr. Splisbury
said that the bullet penetrated the heart and passed through the spine. It
must have been held close to the body.
Wanted - Women Engineers. 1,000 Asked for at
Once - A thousand women are wanted at once to train for engineering and
other advanced forms of work in munition factories. The call is urgent, and
to enable patriotic women to offer their services immediately the training
section of the Ministry of Munitions is providing free instruction in
machine work, (general and more advanced), oxy-acetylene welding, aeroplane
woodwork, optical instrument work, draughtsmanship, electrical work,
core-making, &c., &c. Instructional workshops, where the conditions of the
best modern factories obtain, have been set up in London, Birmingham,
Bristol, Luton, and Manchester, and other training centres have been
established in 12 metropolitan areas and in 24 provincial districts, as well
as in four centres in Scotland. An appeal is made to women who are adaptable
and intelligent, of good physique and between the age of 18 and 35 years to
offer themselves at once for training in this essential war work.
Women as Shunters. A protest has been made by
the Executive Committee of the National Union of Railwaymen against the
employment of women as shunters on the railways.
Beer Must go Round - At North London Court
yesterday Mr. Hedderwick announced that from Monday next he should severely
deal with any persons charged with drunkenness. He made this announcement
because of the present shortage of beer as he considered it was unfair that
some people should take more than their share and deprive those who wanted a
reasonable quantity of their fair amount.
Constables Break Bail. - Police-Constables Frank
Tooth and Alfred Rowledge, of the F. Division, stationed at Ladbroke Grove
Police Station, Notting Hill, London, failed to surrender to their bail (in
£50) at Marylebone, to answer the charge of being concerned together on
September 14 in stealing £25 from Trooper Robert McMonigle, an Australian,
at his address in Cornwall Road. The Magistrate issued warrants for their
arrest.
Sergt. Wm. Foster, Royal Irish
Fusiliers, ?3 Central Street, Belfast, severely wounded (Photo:
Gledhill)
Rifleman Jas. Nelson, Royal
Irish Rifles, Corporation, Killyleagh, wounded. (Photo: Pidduck)
R'man. Edward Haggan, Royal
Irish Rifles, Castle Street, Carrickfergus, killed in action
Rifleman John Agnew, Royal Irish
Rifles, 31 Lawyer Street, Belfast, killed in action
Corporal Joseph McKenna, Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers, 16 Burlington Street, Belfast, killed in action
Lance-Cpl. Geo. Wallace, Royal Irish Rifles, 1
St. Leonard Street, Belfast, killed in action. (Photo: Thompson)
R'man G. Downey, Royal Irish
Rifles, Belfast, wounded
Lce.-Cpl. John Robinson, Royal
Irish Rifles, 62 Earl Street, Belfast, suffering from gas poisoning
Pte. S. Cordner, Royal Irish
Fusiliers, missing. Information to his mother at 5 Sandy Row, Lurgan
Corporal Wm. J. Gourley, D.C.M.,
Royal Engineers, and R'man. John Gourley, Royal Irish Rifles, sons of
Mr. D. Gourley, 156 Donegall Road, Belfast. The former died from
illness, and the latter has been wounded for the second time
Rflmn. Arthur Phelan, Royal
Irish Rifles, 50 Ogilvie Street, Belfast, wounded. (Photo: Ashleigh
Studio)
Pte. Wm. J. Barrett, Royal
Innis. Fus., died of wounds, was a son of Mr. John Barrett,
Aughinedarra, Fivemiletown
Trooper H. McKimmon, North Irish
Horse, 8 Rosetta Terrace, Ormeau Road, Belfast, wounded and gassed.
(Photo: Lyttle)
Private Ed. Callacher, Royal
Irish Fusiliers, 5 Kilmood Street, Belfast, wounded. (Photo: Abernethy)
Rflmn. Alex. Boland, Royal Irish
Rifles, 21 Gosford Street, Belfast, killed in action. (Photo: Mercer
Bros.)
Sergt. H. McCormick, Royal Irish
Rifles, wounded and missing. Information to Mrs. McCormick, 7 Monarch
Street, Belfast. (Photo: Thompson)
Pte. Wm. Campbell, Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers, 27 King Street, Derry, killed in action
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Ulster Military News, Major Ross Smyth's Sad
Death, Belfast Officers Wounded, Five Doctors Win Decorations - The
following officer casualties are reported by the War Office to the
next-of-kin:- Wounded -
Captain J. P. O'R. Wray, General List, Willoughby Place, Enniskillen
Second-Lieut. D. Purdy, Rifle Brigade, 50 Hatfield Street, Belfast
Second-Lieut. P. W. Frew, Royal Irish Rifles, Knockbreda Road, Belfast
Accidentally Killed - Major Ross Smyth, Royal
Inniskilling Fusiliers, Ardmore House, Londonderry
Officers in the Casualties - Belfast
Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Major Ross Acheson, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,
Ardmore House, Londonderry, who died at his residence this morning from
injuries sustained while driving home from Ebrington Barracks on Tuesday
night, was one of the best-known officers in the North-West of Ireland.
Born in 1862, he was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Acheson Smyth,
Larchmont, Londonderry. He entered the Royal Irish Regiment in 1885,
retiring after 18 years' service, in the course of which he took part in
the Chin-Lushai Expedition in 1889-90, and the Boar War. in which he was
wounded and mentioned in despatches. Deceased took a leading part in the
work of the U.V.F. in Derry, and when the Ulster Division was formed he
had the honour of being appointed to command the Derry Regiment of the
Inniskillings. He was wounded on 1st July, 1916, and was subsequently
invalided home. Since that time he had served with reserve battalions of
the Inniskillings. The deceased was married in 1892 to a daughter of Mr.
Thos. Malcolmson, on Minella, Clonmel, by whom he had two sons and a
daughter. One of his sons died in infancy, and the other son Sec.-Lieut,
J. R. Smyth, Royal Irish Regiment, was killed in action early in the
war. Co. Ross Smyth was a Deputy-Lieutenant for the County of Derry, and
belonged to a family which has resided in the district for nearly 200
years. The circumstances attending his lamented death point to a driving
accident. The trap was found smashed on the roadside, and deceased was
insensible beside it. He passed away without regaining consciousness.
Capt. J. P. O'R. Wray,
General List, reported severely wounded by the War Office, is the eldest
son of Mr. J. F. Wray, LL.B., solicitor, Willoughby Place, Enniskillen.
He was formerly a captain in the 8th Battalion Royal Inniskilling
Fusiliers, but was subsequently transferred to the General List on
appointment to the West African Frontier Force. His only brother, Lieut. Cormac Wray, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was killed in action over a
year ago
Second-Lieut. D. Purdy, Rifle Brigade, wounded by
gunshot on 22nd inst., and now in hospital at the base, is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Purdy, 50 Hatfield Street, Belfast. He originally belonged to
the 10th Royal Irish Rifles, in which he enlisted as a private and rose
to the rank of sergeant. Recommended for a commission, after serving the
usual term in a cadet school in Cambridge he obtained his commission in
the Rifle Brigade on 26th April, 1917. This is the third time he has
been wounded, the first being in the advance on the Somme on 1st July,
1916, and the second in December of the same year. Before the war
Second-Lieut. Purdy was a member of the Special Service Batt. of the
South Belfast Regiment U.V.F.
Second-Lieut. P. W. Frew, Royal Irish Rifles, wounded
on 21st inst., and admitted to hospital at the base on 24th inst., is a
son of Mr. W. T. Frew, 58 Waring Street, and Knockbreda Road, Belfast.
He enlisted originally in the Y.C.V.'s and was wounded on 1st July,
1916, subsequently entering a cadet unit, from which he was gazetted to
a commission on 26th April 1917. He returned to the front two months
ago, and was posted to another battalion of the Rifles. The War Office
wire states that he has a shell wound on the head (slight).
Lieut. F. H. Newell, Machine Gun Corps, son of Rev. C.
F. Newell, vicar of Templepatrick, and grandson of Dr. Mussen, J.P.,
Glenavy, who, as reported in Wednesday's later editions, has been
wounded, is progressing favourably.
Former City Dentist Killed - Sergt. Tom Perrot,
Australian Forces, who has been killed in action, was a son of Mr. Wm.
E. Perrot, formerly of Belfast, and now resident in Australia. Deceased,
who was a dentist in Belfast prior to the war, was a grandson of the
late Mr. Wm. J. Perrot, Newtownards Road, and nephew of Mrs. Coote,
Connsbrook Avenue, Belfast
Belfast Casualties - Belfast Evening
Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Official news has been received that Sergeant Andrew B.
Yeates, Royal Irish Rifles, has been killed in action. Deceased, who was in
the employment of Messrs. Magee, Sayles & Co., Linenhall Street, was a keen
all-round athlete, and was identified with the 9th Belfast Old Boys'
Association and Sydenham Rugby F.C. He belonged to the original Y.C.V. Force
and was a member of Mount Masonic Lodge No. 358. His mother resides at 52
Agincourt Avenue, Belfast. A brother, Sergeant Hugh Yeates, Royal Irish
Rifles, was recently wounded, and is at present in hospital in Dublin.
Lance-Corporal Joseph Napier, Royal Irish Rifles,
killed in action, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Napier, 132 Beersbridge Road,
Belfast. Prior to enlistment he was employed at Messrs. McGowan & Ingram's.
Another brother, Robert, is at present serving in France. Deceased was 19
years of age.
News is urgently requested by Mrs. Gaynor, 52
Brookfield Street, Belfast, regarding the fate or whereabouts of her
husband, Private Patrick Gaynor (2865), Leinster Regiment, who has not been
heard of since July 31, when he was officially posted missing.
Private Wm. J. McGarry, 20966, Royal Irish Fusiliers,
has been reported missing since 16th August. Any information regarding him
will be thankfully received by his sisters, Mrs. McBride and Mrs. Ward, who
reside at 36 Library Street, Belfast
Official news has been received that Corporal Harry
Holmes, Royal Irish Rifles, has been admitted to hospital. His younger
brother, Albert, of the Y.C.V.'s, has been in hospital since June 10,
suffering from trench fever and appendicitis. They are sons of Mr. J.
Holmes, 9 Southport Street, Belfast, who has two other sons on active
service.
Private James Rainey, Canadian Infantry, only son of
Mr. James Rainey, Glencoe, Dunmurry, who was reported missing on 15th
September, 1916, is now presumed to have died on or since that date
Provincial Losses -
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Mrs. McBride, Currie's Quarter, Newtownards, has
received intimation that her son, Rifleman Nathaniel McBride, Royal
Irish Rifles, has been wounded, and is at present in hospital overseas.
Prior to enlisting he was in the employment of Mr. James McCutcheon,
grocer, High Street, Newtownards
The death in action is reported of Private Archie
Noble, Australian Forces, son of Mr. A. Noble, Auckland, New Zealand,
and nephew of the late Mr. Mark Noble, Killycramph, Lisnaskea
Private Wm. Monaghan, Royal Irish Fusiliers, killed in
action on 16th ult., belonged to Darkley, Keady. His brother, Robert, is
on active service
Private Joseph Timothy, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, son of
Mr. John Timoney, D.C., Cornaveigh, Donegal, has been wounded
Private James McCloskey, formerly of New Row, Donegal,
who belonged to an English regiment, has been killed in action. His wife
and family of two reside in Church Street. Deceased had gone through the
South African campaign
Private Thomas Bogan, Inniskillings, son of Mr. John
Bogan, shoemaker, formerly of Main Street, Donegal, and now residing in
Glasgow, has been killed in action
Mrs. David Wilson, Shrigley, Killyleagh, has been
notified that her son, Lance-Corporal Joseph Wilson, has been wounded in
the left arm. He is now convalescent. Before enlisting he was employed
as an apprentice fitter by John Martin & Co., Ltd., Shrigley, Killyleagh
Private S. McAllister, Royal Berkshire Regiment, North
Street, Carrickfergus, has been wounded for the second time. He is now
in hospital in London Irish
Fusiliers Losses - Belfast Evening Telegraph
Thursday 27th September 1917
Wednesday evening's official list of
casualties contained the following :-
Royal Irish Fusiliers Killed 27 - Wounded 294
Royal Irish Rifles Killed 4 - Wounded 4
War Honours - M.C. for Five Doctors -
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September
1917
An interesting feature of a series of decorations for
gallantry which appeared in the London "Gazette" on Wednesday evening is
the fact that five North of Ireland doctors have been awarded the
Military Cross, viz., Capts. James Hill, R. G. Blair, D. McVicker, and
G. T. Cregan. The acts for which the decorations are awarded will be
announced in a later issue of the Gazette.
Captain James Hill, one of the recipients, is a son of
the late Mr. Samuel Hill, Finvoy, Rasharkin, Co. Antrim. He has served
with the R.A.M.C. in Mesopotamia, Gallipoli, Egypt, and France, and it
was for conspicuous gallantry on the Western front, on 1st ult., that he
has now received the M.C. He graduated at the Queen's University of
Belfast in 1912.
Captain Ribton Gore Blair, R.A.M.C., another of the
recipients, is a son of the Rev. R. Blair, incumbent of Ballinamallard,
Co. Fermanagh, and brother of Mrs. H. L. McCready, Myrtlefield Park,
Belfast. He graduated at the Queen's University of Belfast in 1914, and
was for a time on the intern staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital. He
has been serving for over two years with a field ambulance of the Ulster
Division. His brother, Lieut. R. Cecil Blair, A.S.C., was recently
mentioned in despatches.
Particulars of the careers of the two other recipients
- Captain G. T. Cregan, son of the Rev. James Cregan, formerly of
Albertbridge Congregational Church, Belfast, and Cap. D. McVicker, son
of Mrs. McVicker, Craignamaddy, Mosside, Co. Antrim, have already been
noticed in our columns.
Another recipient of the M.C. in the list is Captain
Arthur Cyril Bateman, R.A.M.C., son of Dr. Bateman, Inspector of
Schools, Kingstown, an International cricketer and old boy of Armagh
Royal School
Captain Daniel McKelvey, R.A.M.C., son of Mr. J. H.
McKelvey, Dunbunraver, Gortin, who was recently awarded the Military
Cross for gallantry while acting as medical officer of a battalion of
the Gordon Highlanders, attended at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, and
received his decoration from his Majesty the King
Other M.C. Awards -
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Other Military Cross awards notified in
Wednesday evening's "Gazette" include those of -
Second-Lieut. Norman L. Robinson, R.F.A. One of the
soldier sons of the late Dean Robinson, of St. Anne's, Belfast, and
afterwards of Canada. He is a nephew of the late Lord Avebury, and is 27
years of age. Two of his brothers hold the King's commission.
Lieut. F. Leathley, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and R.F.C. This officer was born at Trillick, Co. Tyrone, and was educated
at Mountjoy School, Dublin. He is a son of the Rev. J. Leathley, The
Rectory, Dunboyne, and before entering Sandhurst he held a commission in
the Special reserve of the Leinster Regiment, and passing out of
Sandhurst he was gazetted to the Inniskillings in July, 1915, and later
transferred to the Flying Corps.
Capt. Robert R. Maxwell Perceval, R.F.A. (bar to M.C.).
- The M.C. award to this officer was gazetted on 1st January, 1917, and
the Bar on Wednesday evening. He is a son of Major-General E. M.
Perceval, R.A., and grandson of the late General John Maxwell Perceval,
Dillon House, Downpatrick. He is a nephew of Mr. R. D. Perceval, J.P.,
Kary Hill, Downpatrick, and holds the acting rank of major. He is 22
years of age.
Second-Lieut. John K. Boyle, Royal Irish Rifles, son of
Mr. E. Boyle, Pembroke Road, Dublin.
Second-Lieut. Thos. McAlindon, Royal Irish Rifles,
formerly a company quarter-master-sergeant in that regiment.
Captain Richard de Ros Rose, Royal Irish Rifles, of
Limerick, who went to the front recently from Belfast.
The awards of the M.C. to Capts. W. A. McClatchie, R.F.C. (Belfast);
Rev. J. Thom (Bar), A.C.D. (late of Cookstown); Lieut.
E. Gribben (Cultra), Lieut. J. B. McArevey, Royal Irish Rifles (Newry);
Second- Lieut, W., Kingston, Royal Munster Fusiliers, attached Royal
Irish Rifles (Clonakilty), all of which have previously been notified in
our columns, were also gazetted on Wednesday evening.
D.S.O. and Bar Awards -
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Amongst the recipients of the D.S.O. are:- Captain the
Hon. W. S. P. Alexander, Irish Guards, son of the Earl of Caledon, of
Caledon, Co. Tyrone
Captain (acting Lieut.-Colonel) H. W. D. McCarthy
O'Leary, Royal Irish Fusiliers, son of Lieut.-Colonel William McCarthy
O'Leary, of Coomleague, Millstreet, Co. Cork, who was killed in action
at Pieter's Hill in February, 1900.
A second Bar to the D.S.O. is awarded to Capt. and
Brevet-Major G. V. W. Hill, Royal Irish Fusiliers, son of
Brigadier-General A. W. Hill, C.B., Warminster, Wilts, and a noted Army
cross-country runner, footballer, and hockey player.
A Bar to the D.S.O. is awarded Major Oliver Nash
Moriarty, D.S.O., R.G.A., Special Reserve (Antrim Artillery), who is a
native of Dublin
French Honours for Ulstermen - A further list of
French honours for British officers gazetted on Wednesday evening
contains the following awards:-
Croix de Guerre for Lieut.-Colonel Henry G. Young,
Indian Army, son of the late Right Hon. John Young, D.L., Galgorm,
Ballymena, and for Captain R. A. Macausland, Indian Army, son of Colonel
Macausland, Woodbank, Garvagh
A Russian Decoration
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Mrs. MacFarlane, 19 Langford Street, Belfast, has just
received from the authorities the Russian Gold Cross of St. George
awarded her husband, late Chief Petty Officer R.N.A.S., for gallantry
during the attack at Brezezany, in Galicia, with the British armoured
cars. Particulars of the career of this gallant petty officer have
already appeared in our columns. His brother and sister live at 13 City
Street, Belfast
Military Medal Award
Private W. J. Martin, Canadian Contingent, has been
awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mrs.
Martin, 6 Herbert Street, Waterside, Derry
Interesting Coincidence - Wednesday evening's
"Gazette" contains the following announcements:-
Temporary Second-Lieut. R. L. Thompson, M.C., Royal
Irish Rifles, to be adjutant and quartermaster of a depot camp, to be
transferred to the General List, and to be acting captain (with pay and
allowances as lieutenant) whilst so employed, 6th Aug., 1917.
R.A. - The under mentioned to be acting majors - Lieut.
(acting Capt.) R. L. Thompson, M.C. (Belfast), 2nd July 1917. These
officers are grandsons of the Right Hon. Robert Thompson, D.L., M.P.
They have each won the Military Cross in the war,
Gazette Items Belfast
Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
Regular Forces, Service Battalion, The under-mentioned
temporary second-lieutenants to be temporary lieutenants:-
Royal Irish Rifles, L. McMaster, 6th July 1917;
S.
McCay, 6th July, 1917; W. Pearson, 8th July 1917; S. Deans, 8th July,
1917; N. D. Malcomson, 9th July, 1917
Royal Irish Fusiliers, W. Drury, 29th July 1917
Royal Dublin Fusiliers, C. M. Molony, 18th August 1917
Lieut.-Col. G. R. H. Cheape, late commanding the
Y.C.V.'s was gazetted last evening to the command of a brigade, with the
temporary rank of brigadier-general.
Lieut. and Adjt. S. Waring (Leicester R.), Belfast, to
be acting-captain, with pay and allowances of lieutenant while employed
as adjntant (adjutant), 1st September, 1916
Mr. Jack Flynn, of Belfast, who has been gazetted to
his commission in the Royal Flying Corps, was formerly a prominent
player in St. Malachy's Guilds, Belfast. He was educated at Ballyaghadereen College, Co. Mayo, and is now stationed in England.
Belfast Military Funeral. Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
The funeral took place this afternoon, with full
military honours, from his late residence, 29 Witham Street, Belfast, of
Lance-Corporal Richard Quinn, Royal Irish Rifles, who died with tragic
suddenness in a train on Monday while being transferred from the
Military Hospital, Victoria Barracks, to the Derry Hospital. The place
of interment was Dundonald Cemetery, and the large turnout of the public
at the funeral was expressive of the deep sympathy extended the
relatives in their bereavement. The military firing party and band in
attendance was drawn from the Northumberland Fusiliers. Before he joined
the colours deceased was a conductor in the employment of the Belfast
tramways. The arrangements in connection with the funeral were
satisfactorily carried out by the firm of Mr. Arthur Stringer
(Connswater branch)
Lecturer in Commerce, Holywood Man's Appointment
At a meeting of the Library and technical Instruction
Committee of the Belfast Corporation, held to-day, Alderman Mercier
presiding, four candidates for the position of Lecturer in Commerce at
the Belfast Municipal Technical Institute attended and were interviewed.
After consideration the committee appointed Mr. Robert C. Ferguson,
M.A., 3 Churchill Terrace, Holywood, to the position
Sale of Belfast House - Mrs. Betsy Bill's Estate
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
To-day, in the King's Bench Division, Dublin, before
the Lord Chief Justice, in the case of Betsy Bill's estate, Mr. J. M.
Whitaker (instructed by Messrs. McIldowie & Sons) applied for an order
sanctioning the purchase of the premises, The Elmers, 39 Kirkliston
Drive, Belfast, by Mr. Robert Law for £700, subject to the conditions of
sale and on undertaking to pay Messrs. McIldowie a certain sum for
costs. The premises consist of a dwelling-house, and efforts have been
made for ten years to effect a sale. Mr. Harpur Crawford, auctioneer and
valuer, of the firm of Alexander Crawford & Son, had made an affidavit
stating that in his belief £700 was as good a price as could be obtained
for the property. The Lord Chief Justice asked who was the mysterious
individual Betsy Bill. Mr. Whitaker said she was the widow of John Bill,
of Bloomfield, Belfast, who had been the owner. There were two
mortgages, the first of which would be paid in full. The Lord Chief
Justice granted the application.
Missing Guynemer - All France in Mourning - Mother Hopes Against Hope Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
The Paris correspondent of the London "Daily Express"
cables:- All France to-day is mourning her hero airman, Captain
Guynemer. Every newspaper devotes columns to his life-story, for to all
Frenchmen and Frenchwomen he was a symbol of that glorious youth that is
continually making the supreme sacrifice for the liberty of France.
Officially Guynemer is "missing" but every one except his mother,
believes him dead. She is hoping against hope, and has written to the
King of Spain asking him to try to get news of her son. Guynemer's
grandmother is an English lady who has been resident in France for many
years, and is not 70, quite blind, and suffering from heart disease. She
is very devoted to her grandson, whom she brought up, and is still in
ignorance of his fate, as it is believed the shock of the news would
kill her.
Captain L. S. Duncan, Royal Irish Rifles, Upper Newtownards Road,
Belfast, awarded the Military Cross (Photo: Lafayette)
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th September 1917
The Baby Incubator installed in the Maternity Ward
of the Belfast Union. It is complete, as shown, and only requires a
small gas stove placed under the boiler which generates the heat through
the pipes to the cabinet. The child lies in a small basket cradle, which
is lifted out when feeding time comes. It should prove of great value in
rearing weak and immature children.
Brighton Invaded by Aliens - Result of the Air
Raids, Many Spend Night on Beach
Owing to Monday's raid, something like 10,000 more
aliens flocked into Brighton on Tuesday. Many spent the night on the
beach and seats on the sea front. Brighton has been overcrowded for some
months. Hundreds of families moved down there from London and the East
and South-East Coast towns in order to be out of the raid areas. The
majority of the visitors seem to have plenty of money, and they are of
almost every nationality. There are no houses or even apartments to let
in the town, while all the hotels are full. Many of the visitors take
their own furniture down from London in motor-cars owing to the
difficulty of getting furniture removers to accept their orders. One of
the contributory causes of the trouble is declared to be the facility
with which season tickets can be obtained.
Victim of Air Shock - Hackney's Best Known Doctor
The death occurred on Tuesday of the oldest and best
known medical practitioner in Hackney, Dr. James Henry Turtle, who for
many years had been the divisional police surgeon. He was 74 years of
age, and attended to his police duties to the last. Soon after Monday
night's air raid he was taken ill, as the result, it is believed, of
shock, as he was greatly upset, and died from apoplexy.
Man Who Spread Rumours - Strange Conduct of
Ex-Officer Belfast Evening Telegraph
Thursday 27th September 1917
At Bow Street, London, Harold Hague Esplin (44),
described as of no occupation, and giving his address as Didsbury,
Manchester, was charged on remand with spreading false reports and
making false statements in contravention of the Defence of the Realm
Regulations; also with wearing without lawful authority, and falsely
representing himself to be entitles to wear, a military uniform with
decorations and badges. It was stated that the prisoner, wearing the
uniform and badges of a lieutenant-colonel, with a bar of ribbons, had
been seen to enter and leave in quick succession a saloon bar and
several shops in the neighbourhood of Leicester Square. He had been
circulating wild stories about an impending air raid. Captain H. T.
Hewett, Assistant Provost Marshal, said that the accused served in the
Boer War, and retiring as captain, was granted the honorary rank of
major. In 1914 he rejoined the Army, but in January last, by sentence of
court-martial, was dismissed the service. He obtained the uniform and
decorations of a lieutenant-colonel from tradesmen by false pretences.
Defendant's solicitor said his client was not at the time in a sound
state of mind. He had been in a Canadian asylum. Mr. Graham Campbell
said he found nothing in the evidence or papers before him to lead him
to believe that the accused was not of sound mind. On each of the three
original charges he would be sentences to six months' imprisonment in
the second division - the sentences to be concurrent. A further charge
was preferred against the prisoner of giving false particulars when
registering as a guest at Anderton's Hotel, and on this charge he was
sent for trial.
Music in the Raid - Tenant Played Tchaikowsky's
'1812' (Tchaikovsky's) Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
A man was granted at West London Police Court a summons
for assault against his landlord. He said that during the air raid he
thought the best thing to do was to have some music, and he commenced to
play on the piano. Mr. Rooth (the magistrate) - I suppose he thought it
was sacrilege to spoil the German music? - Oh, no. I was playing
Tchaikowsky's '1812' Did he think you were spoiling the German music
above? - No. I was trying to drown it. (Laughter) Applicant said that
the landlord was an amateur champion boxer, who came into the room and
abused him, but would not fight. The landlord threw a jug and can at him
and they hit him in the face. The Magistrate - Was not all this due to
the excitement of the raid? - Oh, no. He came in specially to do it. Did
you come to grips? - Yes, and he knows it. The man said that he was
thrown out of his house that night.
Belfast Street Scene - Attack on Military Police
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
In the Belfast Custody Court to-day, before Messrs.
James Roche, R.M.; Charles O'Neill, M.D.; and J. W. Wright, John
McVeigh, 46 Alexander Street, and Margaret Matchett, 6 Lemon Street,
Belfast, were charged with unlawfully assaulting Lance-Corporal Donoghue
in the execution of his duty in North Queen Street, Belfast.
District-Inspector Gerity prosecuted, and Mr. John Graham defended.
Constable Michael Dolan stated that he arrested the prisoners at the
Military Foot Police Barracks. When cautioned, McVeigh said, "I never
did it. I was going to my work at the time." The other prisoner said, "I
don't know what happened to me; I must have lost my head."
Lance-Corporal Donoghue stated that he was conveying a prisoner to the
Victoria Barracks, when a crowd followed and abused the witness and
another man. In North Queen Street the crowd surrounded the military
police and threatened them. The prisoner McVeigh, who was amongst the
crowd, kicked the witness and called on the people to do likewise.
Subsequently the woman Matchett struck him with an umbrella on the back
of the head. Both the accused were arrested. Lance-Corporal James Magee
corroborated the evidence of the last witness and said he saw stones
thrown by people in the crowd. The defence was that the male prisoner
was not the man who struck the soldier, but it was admitted that the
woman hit him while in an excited condition. Mr. Roche, R.M., in
imposing a fins of 40s or a month in default on McVeigh, said that there
was no doubt that the prisoner was the man who kicked Lance-Corporal
Donoghue. The military police would have to be protected, and if any
further cases came before him much severer penalties would be imposed.
Matchett was allowed out on caution.
Fined and Licence Endorsed
William Quigley was fined 40s and costs in the Belfast
Summons Court to-day, for having driven a motor-van in a reckless manner
on the Upper Newtownards Road on September 21. His licence was endorsed.
Constable and the Airedale
Mr. Graham (defending Patrick Donnelly, Ardilea Street,
Belfast, who was summoned before Mr. R. N. Kennedy, J.P., in the Belfast
Summons Court to-day, for keeping a dangerous dog un-muzzled) - Is it
you, constable, or is it the uniform Donnelly's Airedale dislikes?
Witness said he was afraid of the dog, which ran at him several times,
but did not bite him. Mr. Graham - Do you mean to say, constable, that
you are afraid of anything with two or four legs in the city of Belfast?
Witness smiled. Mr. Graham said it was the law that a dog could have one
bite. (Laughter). When Donnelly was let off with paying costs the clerk
advised him to tie up his dog with a cable chain.
Births, Marriages, and Deaths
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Marriage
O'Sullivan - O'Brien, September 25, 1917, at
the Catholic Church of St. Anselm's, Norwood, Southall, London, with Nuptial
Mass, by the Rev. F. P. A. Macirone, John Patrick O'Sullivan, Canadian
Cyclist Corps, only son of Simon O'Sullivan, Downshire Road, Belfast, to
Sadie, second daughter of Joseph P. O'Brien, Strathairn, Ballygomartin Road,
Belfast Deaths
Allingham - September 27, 1917, at 19 Lawnview
Street, Woodvale Road, Belfast, Alice E., aged 15 years, dearly-loved and
only daughter of George and Ellen Allingham. Her remains will be removed
from above address, for interment in City Cemetery, on Saturday, at 2.30
p.m. God comfort the sad and lonely, Teach them Thy ways are love; Though
the cross on earth be heavy, There's a brighter home above. Deeply regretted
by her Father, Mother, and Brothers.
Coulter - September 27, 1917, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, George,
the beloved husband of Agnes Coulter, and youngest son of the late George
Coulter, Glasslough, Co. Monaghan. His remains will be removed from his late
residence, 14 Lavinia Street, for interment in Newtownbreda Churchyard, on
Saturday, at 2 p.m. - "Thy will be done." Deeply regretted by his sorrowing
Wife and Family.
Devine - September 26, 1917, at the Sanatorium, Whiteabbey, Mary, the
dearly-beloved wife of Henry Devine - R.I.P. Her remains will be removed
from 32 Mountpottinger Road, on to-morrow (Friday), at 1.30 p.m., for
interment in Milltown Cemetery. Friends will please accept this (the only)
intimation. Henry Devine
Donaldson - Wednesday, September 26, 1917, Julia, relict of the late
John Donaldson, Art Master, Brookhill Avenue, Belfast (formerly Mrs. J.
Hastings Brown), and daughter of the late Nicholas Jenkins, of H.M. Customs,
Cornwall and Belfast. Funeral private. No. flowers
Jeffers - September 25, 1917, at Cambridge Villas, Station Road,
Sydenham (of pneumonia), Louisa Ellen, youngest and dearly-beloved daughter
of Eliza and Edward Jeffers (late Station Officer, H.M. Coastguards,
Marino). Her remains will be removed for interment in Holywood Cemetery, on
to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m. Boston papers please copy. Sharman Crawford
Masonic Lodge, 403, Holywood
Jeffers - Members of above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral
of the daughter of their respected Brother, Edward Jeffers and sister of
their respected Brother and Secretary, F. W. Jeffers, P.M. W. M. Brown,
W.M., Robert C. Magill, Sec., pro tem.
Mack - September 26, 1917, at her son's residence 37 Victoria Road,
Larne, Margaret A. Mack, relict of the late William Mack (photographer,
Coleraine). Funeral to the New Cemetery, Larne, on to-morrow (Friday), at 2
o'clock. E. W. Mack
Spence - September 26, 1917, at his residence, 40 Clandeboye Street,
Joseph Adam Spence, beloved son of Mary Ann Spence and the late Hugh Spence.
Funeral private. And Tine's wild wintry blast, Soon shall be overpast; I
shall reach home at last, Heaven is my home. Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Mother, Sister, and Brothers. Also his Brothers-in-law - 43
Clandeboye Street
Ward - September 26, 1917, at her residence, 8 Conway Street, Mary
Ann Ward - R.I.P. The remains of our dearly-beloved mother will be removed
from the above address, for interment in Milltown Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Friday), at 2.30 p.m. On her soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. Inserted by her
sorrowing Family
Watters - September 26, 1917, at his late residence, 274 Crumlin
Road, Henry, beloved husband of Martha Watters. His remains will be removed
from the above address on Saturday, at 1 p.m., for interment in Dundrod
Family Burying-ground. Friends will please accept this intimation. M.
Watters Thanks
Mrs. Hedley and Family desire to thank the many
kind friends who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; also
those who sent floral tributes and letters of condolence. Trusting this will
be accepted by all - 5 Parkgate Avenue
In Memoriam
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Finlay - In loving memory of John, youngest son
of Charles and the late Sarah Finlay (late of Bangor, Co. Down), who died at
Christchurch, New Zealand, on September 27, 1916, and was interred in Timaru
Cemetery. Ever lovingly remembered by his Father, Sisters and Brother.
Jeannie Campbell, 8 Manor Street, Cliftonville, Belfast
Gaw - In fond and loving memory of our dear father, David Gaw, who
departed this life on the 27th September, 1914, and was interred in
Dundonald Cemetery. Ever remembered by his loving Sons and Daughter - 100
Riga Street
Gaw - In fond and loving memory of our dear father, David Gaw, who
departed this life on the 27th September, 1914, and was interred in
Dundonald Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his Son and Daughter-in-law, David
and Jennie Gaw, 35 Penrith Street
Irvin - In loving memory of my dear sister, Sara Irvin, who departed
this life on 27th September, 1915, and was interred in the family
burying-ground, Carmavey. We think of her and speak of her, And miss her
every day. Maggie Bell, Ben Vista, Antrim Road
Kerr - In fond and loving remembrance of my dear wife, Jinnie Kerr,
who departed this life on 27th September, 1916, and was interred in
Ballynure Burying-ground. Anchored by love, death cannot sever, Sadly we
miss her and will for ever; Some day, some time, we hope to see, The dear
face we hold in memory. Not gone from memory or from love, But to our
Father's home above. Ever remembered by her Husband and little Son, Robert
and Willie Kerr
Mullin - In sad and loving memory of my dear father, Thomas Mullin,
who departed this life on the 27th September, 1916, and was interred in
Milltown Cemetery - R.I.P. On whose soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. Fondly
remembered by his Son, James Mullin (on active service), 89 Unity Street
McKibbin - In sad yet loving remembrance of our dear mother, Agnes A.
McKibbin, who fell asleep in Jesus on 27th September, 1911, and was laid to
rest in Derriaghy Churchyard. Also our two little infants. "Safe in the arms
of Jesus," Our hearts still cling to memory dear, Of her who is called to
rest; And those who think of her to-night, Are those who loved her best.
Still sadly missed by her loving Daughter and Son-in-law, A. and J. Rush,
Annieville, Ormiston Crescent, Knock
Patterson - In loving memory of our dear son, Sammy, who died on 27th
September, 1916, and was interred in Drumbo Burying-ground. Weep not for me,
but be content, For I to you was only lent; The Lord has taken when was His
due, And very soon He will call on you. Inserted by his sorrowing Father and
Mother, Brothers, and Sisters, Coatestown, Upper Falls
For King and Country
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Constitutional Brothers L.O.L. 631. - Hanley -
The Officers and Members of above Lodge, deeply regret the loss of their
respected Brother, Lance-Corporal David Hanley, killed in action, on 15th
August 1917. George H. Dobson, Jun., W.M. Thomas Graham, Secretary
Monaghan - Killed in action on August 16, 1917. Private William
Monaghan, beloved nephew of Lizzie Marks, Darkley, Keady, Co. Armagh. He
will answer no more the roll call, Nor rush at the bugle sound; But, Lord,
when the roll is called in Heaven, May his name in Thy Book be found.
Inserted by his loving Aunt and Brother (the latter on active service).
Lizzie Marks, Bob Monaghan
Napier - Killed in action on 6th August, 1917, (689), Lance-Corporal
Joseph Napier, R.I.R., second son of Joseph and Sarah Napier. He sleeps in
death far, far from home, He wons a soldier's grave; He laid his young life
down, That others he might save. He never shunned his country's call, But
gladly gave his life 0 his all; He died, the helpless to defend, A British
soldier's noble end. Some day, some time, our eyes shall see, The face we
loved so well; Some day we'll clasp his loving hand, And never say farewell.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brother. Also
his Brother on active service, 132 Beersbridge Road
Napier - Killed in action on August 6, 1917, Lance-Corporal Joseph
Napier, R.I.R. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Grandmother and Uncle
Robert. Susanna Hamilton, 15 Thalia Street, Donegall Road
Napier - August 6, 1917, killed in action, Lance-Corporal Joseph
Napier, R.I.R. Deeply regretted by his Uncle and Aunt, James and Elizabeth
Somerset, 32 Kenilworth Street
Noble - Killed in action in France, 23rd August, 1917, Private Archie
Noble, second son of Archie and Mrs. Noble, Devenport, Auckland, New
Zealand, and nephew of the late Mark Noble, Killycramph (Lisnaskea) He
fought for home and those he loved, And for his country's right; Until we
meet in Heaven above, Our darling one, good-night. Deeply mourned by all his
Friends. Falls L.O.L. 498
Wilson - The W.M. and Members of above Lodge deeply regret the death
of their esteemed Brother, Adam Wilson, Irish Guards, killed in action.
James Hanna, W.M., Robert Greer, Sec.
Yeates Killed in action on 16th August, 1917, Sergeant Andrew Breaky
Yeates, R.I.R., second and dearly-beloved son of the late Henry Yeates and
Mrs. Yeates, 52 Agincourt Avenue, Belfast - Deeply regretted
Our Heroes - In Memoriam
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
Doyle - In loving memory of our dear brother,
Private John Doyle (150067) Canadian Army, killed in action, September 26,
1916. One of the first to answer the call - a sacrifice supreme, We cannot
yet realise his death, it seems a hateful dream; Though we understand God's
mercy in taking him to rest, The parting gave great anguish to those who
loved him best. We will never forget you, Jack, nor your happy smiling face,
You died for your King and country and the honour of your race. Inserted by
his loving Brother and Sister, Thomas Doyle (now on active service), 103
Northumberland Street, Isabella Doyle, Winnipeg, Canada
Lockington - In loving memory of Private William Lockington, Irish
Guards, killed in action, 27th September, 1916. Ever remembered by his
loving Wife and little Daughter. Hannah Lockington, 114 Albert Street,
Belfast
McClune - In loving memory of our only son, No. 8937, Rifleman Harry
McClune, Royal Irish Rifles, who died at Malta on 27th September, 1915, from
dysentery contracted at Dardanelles, and interred in Pieta Cemetery. Deeply
regretted by his Father, Mother, and Sisters, 48 Denmark Street
McKeown - In loving memory of my dear brother, Private David McKeown
(14440), Inniskilling Fusiliers, killed in action on 27th September 1916. No
scream of shells disturbs his peace, Nor tramp of charging feet; The
Commander above has said, "Well done." Need we grudge him the rest so sweet.
Sadly missed by his sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law and Family, Jane and
John McCullough, also his Nephews, John, B.E.F., France; James (reported
missing), 33 Barrington Street
O'Neill - In loving memory of our dear son, Private E. F. O'Neill,
Irish Guards, killed in action, September 27, 1915 - R.I.P. Deeply regretted
by his Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brothers (one of the latter on active
service) - 5 Cranburn Street
Wilson - In loving memory of our dear son, Robert Hugh Wilson, New
Zealand Force, who was killed in action on 27th September 1916. Deeply
regretted by his Father and Mother, James and Margaret Wilson, Bellaghy
Worthington - In fond and loving memory of my dear husband Private
Hugh Worthington (6980), Irish Guards, killed in action on September 27,
1916. How little I thought when I said good-bye, It would be the last
parting between you and I; I loved you in life, you are dear to me still,
But in grief I must bend to God's holy will. Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Wife, Jennie Worthington, 54 Howard Street South, Also his
Father-in-law, Thomas Kennedy
"Endangered Thousands." - Matches in Munitions
Factories Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
At Nottingham, James Smith, a munition worker, aged 55,
was sentenced to a month's imprisonment for being in possession of matches
at a Government shell-filling factory. Defendant passed through a building
where highly-inflammable materials were placed, and afterwards through a
live shell store. The magistrates, who described this conduct as callous,
said he had endangered thousands of lives. At Hawarden Sessions a plumber,
ages 22 was sent to prison for a month for taking cigarettes and a match
into one of H.M. explosives factories.
Army Which "Does No Fighting." Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
A well-dressed Englishwoman (19) told Mr. Chancellor
(the magistrate), at Old Street Police Court, London, that a month ago she
married a Russian seven years her senior, who had been in London for two
years. She had since found that he had signed a declaration to serve in the
Russian Army and would leave for Russia on Saturday. She now believed he
already had a wife in Russia, and if he went back she was certain that she
would never see him again. When she remonstrated with him on his duplicity,
he said, "Do you think I was going to join the British Army and get killed
when I can join the Russian army which does not do any fighting." He slapped
her and bit her thumb. She was advised to take out a summons for assault.
Said He Was Tired of Life - Belfast Man's Tragic
End Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday 27th
September 1917
"Suicide whilst of unsound mind," was the verdict
returned by the jury at an inquest held by the Belfast Coroner (Dr. James
Graham) at the Royal Victoria Hospital on the body of a labourer named
Joseph Spence, aged 33 years, of 42 Clandeboye Street, who died the previous
day from wounds to the throat. Head-Constable Hayes, Mountpottinger,
conducted the proceedings on behalf of the police. William Cumming, a
next-door neighbour, deposed that he called to see the deceased on
Wednesday. When he asked about his health he stated his head was very bad,
and that he was tired of life. Annie Hutchinson, sister of the deceased,
said she was working at the fire when her mother called from the parlour for
her to go upstairs, and see what was the cause of a shuffling noise. Witness
went upstairs and found her brother standing on the floor with a razor in
his right hand. As she was entering the room he drew the razor across his
throat. There was no one in the room but himself. Witness rushed at him, and
attempted to snatch the razor out of his hand. She called on her mother and
sister, who brought his downstairs. The deceased was bleeding when witness
entered, and it was the second stroke she saw him giving himself. He was not
labouring under any delusions, nor was he mentally affected at any time. Dr.
Mathewson, Royal Victoria Hospital, stated that the deceased was brought to
the institution yesterday afternoon. On examination witness found that
Spence died from haemorrhage following self-inflicted wounds to the throat.
The jury returned a verdict as stated.
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Belfast News-Letter Saturday 2nd
November 1907
Tragic Occurrence in Bangor - Retired Military Officer's Sad Death.
A painful sensation was caused in Bangor yesterday morning when it became
known that Captain George Cooper, of Hamilton Road, had been found lying
dead in a plantation at the rere of the Cottage Hospital. The discovery was
made by a man named Oliver, who informed the police. Sergeant Dixon and two
constables were soon on the scene, and found Mr. Cooper bleeding from two
wounds in the head. He was still living, and a six0chambered revolver was
lying beside him, two of the cartridges of which were discharged. The police
endeavoured to carry him to the Cottage Hospital, but he succumbed when they
had carried him some distance. Dr. Darnell then arrived, and pronounced life
extinct. Later in the day, Dr. R. C. Parke, J.P., coroner for the
division, conducted an inquest on the body. The evidence showed that the
deceased had been stationed in India for a large number of years, and while
there had suffered from pains in his head, and had been compelled to retire
from the army owing to ill-health. He was liable to a recurrence of this
illness, and when the pains returned he asked Mrs. Cooper to accompany him
on his walks. He seemed to be afraid to be alone on such occasions. He had
been in the habit of carrying a revolver. The jury found a verdict that
Captain Cooper shot himself with a revolver while temporarily insane.
The Lifford Jail Fatality - Compensation Granted
against a Belfast Contractor.
His Honour Judge Cooke gave his decision at Lifford yesterday in the
compensation claim made by Mrs. Sarah Carlton, Lifford, against Mr. Wm.
Findlay, contractor, 12 and 14, Annadale Street, Belfast, for the loss of
her son John, who was killed in an accident at Lifford Jail on the 25th June
last. His Honour said the question arose as to whether Mrs. Carlton was a
dependant on the deceased man and was entitled to compensation. In his
opinion she was a dependent, and the point raised by Mr. Wilson that
inasmuch as there was no legal obligation on the deceased to support his
mother, and that she was not a dependent, could not stand for a moment. It
was true that the mother had three daughters earning money, and that they
were all living together, The son was earning 12s a week at the time of the
fatality, and under the circumstances he (His Honour) felt that he could not
award less than £80 compensation.
Larceny of Rings at Coleraine - Two Brothers
Sent to a Reformatory.
At Coleraine petty sessions yesterday - before Major Torrens, H.M.V.L.
(presiding), and other magistrates - John and William Hollinger, of Long
Commons, Coleraine, two brothers, aged 13 and 11 years respectively, were
charged with the larceny of a box of rings, valued at 2s, from the shop of
Mr. Samuel Glassey, New Row West, on the 24th ult. Mrs. Glassey stated the
two boys came to the shop and asked the price of a toy motor car. The eldest
boy went to the outside of the window to point out the one they were
inquiring about, and the young brother remained standing at the counter. She
leaned over to the inside of the window to get the toy, and then the eldest
boy came in and told her they "would not mind the motor that day," and they
then went away. She immediately missed a box containing about thirty rings,
and she followed the prisoners and saw them dividing the rings. These boys
were in the habit of coming into her shop, and this was the third box of
rings she had missed. Head-Constable Durnan also charged William Hollinger
with having stolen 4s 10½d from Mrs. Canny, New Market Street, on the
evening of the 28th ult. He pointed out that this offence had been committed
since the boy was allowed out on bail to the petty sessions on the first
charge. The magistrates committed the youths to a reformatory until they
should attain 19 years of age.
Narrow Escape from Drowning at Bessbrook
On the afternoon of the 31st ult. a Bessbrook boy had a narrow escape from
death by drowning. It appears that he and several companions were amusing
themselves in the vicinity of a house which is in the course of erection,
and that, noticing one of his playmates climbing a short ladder, he went
closer the better to see him. Walking backwards from the ladder, however, he
feel into a deep well which had lately been opened, and which contained
about four feet of water. Seeing his danger, one of the boys flung sown a
large piece of wood, and with commendable foresight ran for help. Constables
McKeown and Killgannon soon appeared on the scene. The former procured a
rope, and, lowering himself by it, caught hold of the now exhausted child,
and supported him till Constable Killgannon procured a ladder and took the
boy from him. It was afterwards ascertained that the lad was nothing the
worse for his experience beyond the shock.
New Irish Barristers - Twelve Students Called,
Dublin, Friday
A meeting of the Benchers was held to-day to consider memorials of candidate
students and of students to be admitted to the degree of Barrister-at-Law.
There were 31 candidate students, including Mr. William James Aloysius
Redmond, son of Mr. John Redmond, M.P.; Mr. Robert John Hunter, second son
if Mr. Johnston Hunter, of Bachelor's Walk, Lisburn; and Mr. Arthur Purefoy
Irwin Samuels, only son of Mr. Samuels, K.C. At the sitting of the
Court, the Lord Chancellor called the following gentlemen to the Bar; Mr.
Richard Joseph Sheehy, B.A., LL.B., R.U.I., eldest son of Mr. David Sheehy,
M.P. Mr. Stephen Theodore Layton Maunder, candidate bachelor, Trinity
College, Dublin, fourth son of Mr. George William Maunder, of 11, Rostrevor
Terrace, Rathgar, County Dublin. Mr. James Anderson, M.A., Royal
University, Ireland, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Anderson, of Rockmount Villa,
Northern Road, Londonderry. Mr. Herbert McGladery, B.A., R.U.I., fifth
son of Mr. Thomas McGladery, late of Woodbank, Belfast. Mr. Patrick
O'Donoghue, second son of Mr. Owen O'Donoghue, of 25 Alexandra Avenue,
Belfast. Mr. Vincent Raymond Kenny, undergraduate, R.U.I., third son
of the late Mr. William Kenny, of Beechmount, Merrion, County Dublin.
Mr. Joseph Alfred Sheridan, undergraduate, Trinity College, Dublin, third
son of the late Mr. Joseph Sheridan, of Spencer Park, Castlebar. Mr.
Edward Martin, FitzGerald, candidate bachelor, Trinity College, Dublin,
second son of Mr. Edward FitzGerald, of Kyber Pass, Dalkey. Mr. John
F. Moriarty, fourth son of the late Mr. Oliver Moriarty, late of Killarney.
Mr. Edmond Lupton, eldest son of the late Mr. Robert Lupton, of Liverpool.
Mr. Henry Campbell, fourth son of Mr. Thos. Campbell, of 11 Vesey Place,
Kingstown. Mr. Robert Radcliffe, Lindsay Sands, second son of Mr.
Thomas Sands, of Kenilworth Park, County Dublin.
Belfast Recorder's Court - Yesterday - Before his
Honour Judge Fitzgibbon, K.C.
Belfast News-Letter Saturday 2nd November
1907
Brady v. O'Dempsey
In this case James Brady, 52 Baker Street, sued James O'Dempsey, 215
York Road, to recover £19, damages for assault, and for money paid by
plaintiff for defendant's use. Mt. Thos. Louden (instructed by Mr. N.
Tughan) appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendant conducted his case in
person. The plaintiff, in reply to Mr. Louden, said he was a house-painter,
and on the 11th September last he was engaged in painting at the defendant's
premises. About three o'clock Mr. O'Dempsey came to him and ordered him
away. He was entitled to five hours' pay at the time, and he went into
defendant's spirit grocery to get his wages. Defendant came forward and said
he was not to get any money. No reason was given. Defendant then ran at
witness and assaulted him, striking him first on the mouth and knocking out
two teeth. He then struck witness on the head, cutting his ear. Witness went
to the hospital, where he was operated on, and was told that he would never
hear with that ear again. He was five weeks in hospital. To the defendant -
He began work at ten o'clock on the day in question. He gave no cause for
the beating he received, nor did he interfere in any way with Miss O'Dempsey
or customers in the shop. Defendant - Didn't I take hold of you to put you
out of the shop when you fell on the floor? - That's not how it happened at
all. After I dressed your head, you refused to go out? - I did no such
thing. Mr. O'Dempsey from the witness-box, said the case was a very simple
one. At plaintiff's request witness gave him some painting to do, and after
some time found him carrying tiles. After being told to go back to his work,
he was again found at the tiles. Witness then told him to go home. He went
into the shop, sat down on a cask, and refused to leave. He threatened
witness, and said he would break the windows. Witness slapped him on the
jaws, the same as he would slap an ordinary boy. He let him go after
chastising him, and his head struck the side of a case. Witness dressed his
wound, and offered him a shilling, which he refused. Witness then brought in
a policeman and had him removed. He was not injured a bit. To Mr. Louden -
Plaintiff had no business in the shop. Witness did not pay his men there. He
did not dismiss Brady, but told him to go away and come back in the morning.
You told him you would make it hot for him? - I took hold of him to put him
out. He threw himself on the floor, and then I slapped him three times. The
plaintiff - Thirty-three (Laughter) His Honour - How did he get the cut? -
By striking a porter case. Mr. Louden - He threw his head against the cask?
- He was coming forward to get up. I was not anxious to punish him, or I
could have done it as much as I liked. Witness, in further
cross-examination, said he gave plaintiff a shilling to go away. When he saw
his own blood he began to cry. That was the first impudence he has attempted
with witness. Witness added that he would use physical force to prevent any
man from breaking his windows, and if there was more of that sort of pluck
among the citizens of Belfast there would be fewer offences of the kind
before his Honour. His Honour said the defendant had admitted the assault,
and the only question was the amount of damages. He would give a decree for
40s. Mr. O'Dempsey - If I am not justified in removing an objectionable man
from my premises, I would like to know what my powers in this town are. His
Honour - That is not my business. Mr. O'Dempsey - It is your business. His
Honour - I have disposed of the case. - Mr. O'Dempsey - You have, but it is
not ended.
Calow v. Jefferson
Chas. Calow, 21 Albertbridge Road, jeweller, sued Walter Jefferson,
Divis Drive, upholsterer, to recover the sum of £12, of which £10
represented cash lent, the balance being the price of goods sold and
delivered. There was a tender of £2 y the defendant for the goods, the
larger amount being disputed. Mr. W. Tughan appeared for the plaintiff, and
Mr. John Graham represented the defendant. The case is at hearing. The Court
adjourned until eleven o'clock this morning.
Irishman's Bravery at Sea - United States'
Recognition
"Mr. McCann belongs to Ireland, and Ireland ought to be proud of him." These
were the words used yesterday by Mr. J. Gillison, a member of the Local
marine Board, Liverpool, a gold medal from the United States President in
recognition of his services in assisting to rescue the shipwrecked crew of
the American schooner Elma E. Randall on 27th September, 1906. Mr. Gillison
said this was a solid gold medal awarded in recognition of a noble deed, and
it gave him great pleasure, on behalf of the President of the United States,
to hand Mr. McCann the medal, fully believing that the splendid deed which
he had performed was done without thought of reward or even recognition, and
that if one some future date a call for a volunteer crew was raised he was
quite sure that Mr. McCann would be one of the first in the boat. Mr. McCann
suitably responded.
Alleged Pollution of a Salmon River - Witness's
Remarkable Confession.
At Coleraine petty sessions yesterday - before Major Torrens, H.M.V.L.
(presiding); Captain Welch, R.M.; Sir Wm. Baxter, J.P.; Messrs. T. T.
Houston, J.P.; Samuel S. Young, J.P.; Andrew Clarke, J.P.; and Patrick
McGilligan, J.P. - Andrew King, inspector of fisheries, Toome, charged
William King and Wm. Vauls, Killowen, Coleraine, with having, on the 15th
September, at Bushtown, let off flax water from the dams of Mr. Samuel
Kennedy into a salmon and trout river in the district. Mr. R. O'Neill,
solicitor, Coleraine, appeared for the defendants. Interrogated by Mr. King,
a witness, Robert Douglas, Bushtown, said that he signed the document
produced, but that what it set out was false. The document stated that he
(witness) saw the defendants at the dam on the day in question, and the flax
water running into the river. Douglas, when asked why he put his name to the
document if it was false, said that John Patterson, a water-bailiff, came to
him where he was working and asked him to sign it, but said there would be
no law about the matter. Wm. James Laverty, who was along with Douglas on
the occasion, said that Patterson asked him to sign the document also, but
he refused to do so. John Patterson, water-bailiff, said that Douglas told
him that the defendants had been at the dam on the date in question, and let
the water off into the river. He took the statement in writing to him
subsequently, and he said there was one part wrong in it, and that was that
Matthew Laverty's name should be inserted instead of his. This change having
been made, he signed it. He went to the other witness, Laverty, and asked
him to sign the statement, but he commenced crying, and refused to do so.
Their Worships dismissed the cases, Major Torrens remarking that he
considered Douglas a most untrustworthy person.
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Belfast Weekly Telegraph, Friday
28th November 1941
CLICK to enlarge
More Views of Blitz-Scarred Belfast
Photo 1 - With the clearing away of
the bombed sections of Westbourne Street and Tower Street, Newtownards Road
area, this striking view, with the ruins of Templemore Avenue Library in the
foreground and St. Patrick's Parish Church in the background, shows how the
district now looks. Photo 2 -
This view of the junction of Duncairn Gardens and Antrim Road, taken after
the clearance of the debris, gives the corner a new appearance.
Photo 3 - A view in York Road, Belfast, where the
debris of bombed buildings has been removed. St. Paul's Parish Church is
seen in pictures. Stories
on the above page War
Reflections - Overseas Value of Home Guard
"We are not going back to the old world, and we are
certainly not going forward into Hitler's idea of a new world. We intend to
have a world in which there is freedom and security for men to lead their
own lives in their own way and enjoy the peace of their own homes." - The
First Lord of the Admiralty
"America's decision to revise the Neutrality Act if an
event of tremendous importance in the unfolding drama of the war. It sounds
the death knell to Hitler's already waning hopes of winning the Battle of
the Atlantic." - Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Minister without Portfolio.
"If we are to send more of the Army overseas the Home
Guard must become more and more important. I believe in the voluntary
principle, but it is unfair that public-spirited persons should turn out and
drill while others are not taking their share." - Mr. Wilfrid Roberts,
M.P.
"The United States may be forced to engage Hitler to
destroy him. If so, we will not flinch even if we have to take our newly
forged weapons into out own hands and do our part - a brave nation's part."
- Mr. Harold Ickes, U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
"Britain, although not prepared, has something stronger
than mere material weapons - the spiritual strength that is greater than any
armament and the moral purpose which will lead to victory." - M.
Tsouderos, Greek Prime Minister.
"We are most anxious that there should be complete
equality of opportunity for all people, no mater what part of the country
they have to be in, to get their fair share of the goods that are in the
shops. I am certain that when the points scheme comes into operation on
December 1 it will be a great improvement on what has gone before." -
Major G. Lloyd George, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Food.
Bigamy Case at Commission - Recorded Sentence
"This offence, like most offences of its kind, was born
of an unhappy marriage." said Mr. J. Agnew at the Belfast Commission in
pleading for leniency for Robert A. Gray, Mayo Street, who pleaded guilty to
bigamy in England. Mr. Agnew said that shortly after his return from
England accused confessed to the young woman with whom he was living that he
was already married, and on her advice he went to the police and made a
clean breast of it. Annie Digney, the bigamous wife, said the
"marriage" took place at South Shields on November 18, and had been very
happy. She was shocked when she learned that he was already married, but she
had forgiven him. The Lord Chief Justice said accused's legal wife
seemed to have been unsuited to him and it was in his favour that he had
never ceased paying her a weekly allowance. If, his Lordship said, he
sent accused to jail, he would be inflicting a serious hardship on Miss
Digney, an innocent girl, and, therefore, he would pass a recorded sentence
of six months' hard labour, and bound him over for two years. Accused
was then discharged. Fraud
Charge in Belfast - Accused Acquitted
Edward James Dobson, Loopland Park, Belfast, pleaded
not guilty at the Belfast Commission, before the Lord Chief Justice, to four
charges of fraudulently converting to his own use sums amounting to £7
received from four women on behalf of Joseph Tyney, a registered
money-lender. Tyney gave evidence of employing the accused, who
carried on business as the "Ulster Collection Company." In reply to
Mr. G. B. Hanna, who (instructed by Mr. Leslie Morris), appeared for Dobson,
witness admitted that on a loan of £5 he charged interest at the rate of 20
per cent. for two months. On the direction of his Lordship, who said
the issue was one for civil proceedings, the jury found the accused not
guilty and he was discharged.
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Belfast Weekly Telegraph, Friday 28th November 1941
Births
Bartlett - November 11, 1941, at the Misses
Martin's Nursing Home, 74 Eglantine Avenue, to Lottie, wife of Thomas E.
Bartlett, 18 Orpen Park, Finaghy - a daughter.
Crooks - November 18, 1941, to the Rev. Andrew and Mrs. Crooks,
Campsie, Crumlin Road, Belfast - a son.
Wilson - November 19, 1941, at Bayview House, Kilroot, to Mr. and
Mrs. G. H. Wilson, 35 Prospect Road, Portstewart - a daughter.
Marriages
Coombs - Jackson ~ November 11, 1941, at
Ulsterville Presbyterian Church, by Rev. S. R. Jamison, M.A., William
Charles, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Coombs, of Tairgwaith, Carmarthen,
S. Wales, to Mildred, eldest daughter of Mrs. Jackson and the late Mr. James
Arthur Jackson, of 23 Windsor Road, Belfast
Coram - McKee ~ November 1, 1941, at Cooke Centenary Presbyterian
Church, by the Rev. Cassells Cordner, M.A., Ernest Frederick, eldest son on
Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Coram, Caversham Heights, Berks., to Pearl, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. McKee, 41 Farnham Street, Belfast
Grey - Martin ~ October 30, 1941, at Ulsterville Presbyterian Church,
by the Rev. S. R. Jamison, M.A., John Sidney Grey, Cairndene, Aghalee, to
Rosina Martin, 74 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast
Goold - Darby ~
October 11, 1941, at the Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, St. Helens,
Lancashire )with Nuptial Mass), by Rev. Father Rogerson, P.P., Dr. Edmond C.
Goold, Warrington, eldest son of Dr. Patrick Goold and the late Mrs. Goold,
Raleigh House, Macroom, Co. Cork, to Dr. Maureen J. Darby, Assistant M.O.H.,
St. Helens, second daughter of Mr. Patrick Darby and the late Mrs. Darby,
Rosemount House, Andersonstown, Belfast
Kirk - Grey ~ November 22, 1941, at Bolton, Lancs., England, Arthur
Kirk, Bolton, to Annie Gray, Dunmurry, Belfast
McCleave - Ward ~ November 5, 1941, at St. Finbarr's Parish Church,
Fowey, Cornwall, by the Rev. R. Guest, William H., eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. George McCleave, 2 or 3 Castleview Terrace, Belfast, to Marjorie H.,
only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Ward, Lamorna, Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall
Poag - Reid ~ November 19, 1941, at Belfast, Harry, younger son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Poag, Blackhead, to Edith, third daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Reid, 11 St. John's Park, Belfast
Whiteside - Parker ~ November 23, 1891? at Newry Registry Office (by
special licence), David Whiteside to Elizabeth Parker, Present address: 58
Canmore Street, Belfast
Deaths Auld -
November 24, 1941, at her residence, Donnan's Farm, Cable Road, Whitehead,
Annie Auld (late organiser of schools), eldest daughter of the late James
and Agnes Auld, Port Davey
Blair - November 21, 1941, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, George,
dearly-beloved husband of Henrietta Blair, 8 Lewis Street
Boyd - November 21, 1941, at her residence, Rosskeen, Dundonald,
Margaret, beloved wife of Thomas W. Boyd
Bruce - November 21, 1941, at the Manse, Parkgate, Templepatrick,
Kenneth George, younger son (aged 14 months) of Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Bruce
Bryans - November 23, 1941, at Clarkhill, Annsborough, Joseph,
beloved husband of Isabella Bryans
Burns - November 20, 1941 (suddenly), at her residence, Church House,
Chamberlain Street, Jessie Maude, beloved wife of Norman Victor Burns, and
only daughter of George Lennon, Ballykeel, Moneyrea
Callender - November 20, 1941, at her residence, 144 Roden Street,
Mary A. J., beloved wife of William Callender
Clarke - November 19, 1941, at his residence, Shore Street, Millisle,
Richard, much loved husband of Maria Clarke
Dick - November 20, 1941, at the residence of his niece, Dromore
Street, Ballynahinch, Thomas Dick
Donnan - November 21, 1941, at the residence of her son-in-law, 81
Wheatfield Crescent, Anna, widow of Hans Donnan, Ballywoollen, Crossgar, Co.
Down
Field - November 20, 1941 (suddenly), Thomas John Field, of Redmarle,
Cultra, Co. Down
French - November 24, 1941, at his residence, 66 Edward Street,
Lurgan, Joseph, beloved husband of Catherine French
Fyffe-McFadden - November 20, 1941, at her parents' home, 23 Westland
Terrace, Ellis Street, Carrickfergus, Joyce, dearly-beloved baby daughter of
Staff Sergeant R. E. Cyril H. W. and Margaret Fyffe-McFadden
Gibson - November 23, 1941, at his residence, Ussherville, 134
Ardenlee Avenue, Andrew Gibson (late G.P.O., Belfast), dearly-beloved
husband of Sarah A. Gibson
Glover - November 22, 1941, at her residence, The Cottage,
Ballytromery, Crumlin, Eliza Jane, dearly-beloved wife of Henry A. Glover
Gowdy - November 20, 1941, George, dearly-loved husband of Mary
Gowdy, 36 Harrison Street
Graham - November 21, 1941, at his son's residence, 26 Orby Gardens,
Belfast, James, beloved father of Robert H. Graham
Hanna - November 20, 1941, at her residence, The Forge, Drumbeg, Mary
S. C., dearly-beloved wife of George Henry Hanna
Henry - November 20, 1941 (as result of an accident), at Hospital,
Samuel Henry, 17 Palmer Street
Hill - November 22, 1941, at Main Street, Moira, John, dearly-beloved
husband of Mary Jane Hill (late of 11 Derwent Street
Irwin - November 20, 1941, Margaret, widow of Andrew Irwin, Makenny,
Irvinestown
Jones - November 24, 1941, at her residence, 16 Steen's Row, Mary,
the dearly-loved wife of Joseph Jones
Keatley - November 20, 1941 (suddenly), at 5 The Cottages, Sally
Gardens, Carnmoney, Cecil, dearly-loved son of Robert and Sarah Keatley, 9
Hillview Street
Lance - November 21, 1941, at Warrenpoint, Melville, loved son of
George and the late Susan Lance, 10 Beatrice Avenue, Bangor
Little - November 20, 1941, at her residence. 154 Upper Newtownards
Road, Rachel, greatly-beloved wife of J. O. Little
Lomas - November 20, 1941, at her residence, Galwally Cottage,
Galwally, Annie, widow of John Lomas
Magee - November 20, 1941, at her residence, Whitehall, Aghagallon,
Lurgan, Mary A., eldest daughter of the late Charles and Ann Magee
Mercer - November 21, 1941 (suddenly), at her residence, 89 Belmont
Road, Elizabeth L., dearly-loved wife of John K. Mercer
Morgan - November 22, 1941, at his residence, 73 Joy Street, John,
dearly-beloved husband of Elizabeth Morgan
Mullan - November 21, 1941, at his residence, 5 Moyallon Terrace,
Coalisland, John, dearly-beloved husband of Sarah Mullan
McBride - November 21, 1941, Minnie, widow of John McBride, later of
29 Market Square, Lisburn
McCann - November 21, 1941, at the residence of her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Dixon, John Street, Downpatrick, Mary A., relict of Patrick McCann and
eldest daughter of the late George and Ellen Glover, 6 Newtownards Road
McConnell - November 20, 1941, at his son-in-law's residence, The
Buildings, Brookfield, Doagh, Samuel McConnell
McCullough - November 25, 1941, at hospital, Albert Reginald (Wee
Reggie), second son of John and Emma McCullough, 52 Railway Street,
Banbridge
McDowell - November 21, 1941, at his residence, Drumgor, Lurgan,
Robert, dearly-loved husband of Eliza Jane McDowell
McKee - November 21, 1941, at his residence, Roseville, New Road,
Donaghadee, Thomas McKee (formerly of Ganaway House, Ballywalter)
McKeown - November 22, 1941, at his residence, Tornagrough,
Hannahstown, James McKeown (I
only have this one page of the paper, the deaths must have been continued
further on in the paper)
Belfast Weekly Telegraph, Friday 28th November 1941
Eileen McClenaghan, aged 11, 29 Mountjoy Street, and Mollie Miles, aged 12,
44 Mountjoy Street. have contributed £1 to the Red cross Aid to Russia Fund
in Belfast. They made a number of woollen dolls, which they sold in their
own neighbourhood in aid of the fund, and also collected subscriptions.
Burned Belfast Child - Father's Sad Story
What the Belfast City Coroner (Dr. H. P. Lowe) described as
"a most harrowing story" was told at an inquest on Margaret Phyllis Dunn,
aged three years and eight months, by the child's father, Mr. Newton Dunn, a
dock labourer, Glentoran Street. The father said on November 22 he was
in an upstairs room and heard the deceased shouting "Daddy, look at Phyllis"
(meaning herself). Her clothing was on fire, and he immediately rolled her
in blankets and removed the burned garments. He took the child to hospital,
and it was only when she saw the nurses in the ambulance that she began to
cry. Before he went upstairs there was a fireguard in front of the kitchen
fire. Expressing sympathy with the parents, the Coroner returned a
verdict of accidental death.
Musician Salutes Lawyer
"Rathcol," our music critic, here salutes the memory of
an old friend, the late Mr. Daniel MacLaughlin, veteran Coleraine solicitor,
whose death last week was mourned by a wide circle:- "Tribute has been
paid elsewhere to Mr. MacLaughlin's legal prowess and his many social and
philanthropic activities in and around Coleraine, but I should like to
recall his artistic work in that town over a period of more than
half-a-century. "The lighter side of art was his chief pursuit; and
one recalls not only those delightful plays from his own pen (notably
'Andrew McIlfatrick, J.P.' with his first-rate portraiture of Ulster village
life), but also the many dramatic and variety entertainments he produced and
took part in, as also did members of his gifted family. "His swan-song
(1918) was the musical comedy in which he and I collaborated as author and
composer respectively. 'Dan' was the born artist, creative and executive;
and his was a distinguished, gracious and lovable personality, whose memory
shall linger fragrantly." Death
of Ulster Journalist - Noted Fermanagh Man
The death took place on Monday night in the Fermanagh
County Hospital, Enniskillen, of Mr. William Copeland Trimble, J.P., editor
and proprietor of the "Impartial Reporter." Born in 1851, his 90 years
of life were crowded with activities of many and varied kinds. As a
journalist he spent practically the whole of his professional career in the
service of the "Reporter," to the ownership of which he succeeded on the
death of his father over 60 years ago. He was a Fellow of the Institute of
Journalists, one of the oldest magistrates in Co. Fermanagh, and took a very
keen and active interest in everything pertaining to his native town and
county. As an Independent Unionist he travelled over large parts of
England and Scotland during the Home Rule campaign denouncing the proposed
introduction of that measure. An eloquent speaker, he could always obtain
and retain the attention of his audience whether they agreed with his
particular views or not. Owing to publication he made of strong
criticism of various people he was at one period a familiar figure in the
Law Courts, where he defended many libel actions, generally with success.
Educated at Portora Royal School, of which he was a member of the Board of
Governors, Mr. Trimble was a strong adherent of the Presbyterian Church and
a member for many years of the Masonic Order. He wrote a history of
Enniskillen in three volumes, also a history of the 27th Inniskilling
Fusiliers. Twice married, he is survived by his wife, three sons and
three daughters.
200 Socks in Two Years - A Belfast Record
Two pairs of socks per week over the past two years -
104 pairs. This is the record of Mrs. Barwick, 24 Orpen Park, Finaghy, a
member of the Women's Work Party connected with Messrs. Short & Harland, and
to celebrate her achievement Mrs. W. P. Kemp, wife of the general manager of
the firm, on Tuesday presented her with a gift from her co-workers.
Mrs. Barwick's husband served for about 27 years in the Navy, retiring as a
chief pay officer. He went through the last war, and she said she
appreciated to some extent what the men had to endure. All the socks
had been knit by herself, and in addition she had found time to knit
garments for her family. Most of the members of the work party have
relatives employed in the firm. They have made many hundreds of woollen
comforts for the Forces.
Belfast Weekly Telegraph, Friday 28th November 1941 The
Ulster Regiments - Latest Promotions List
From War Office Orders:-
Royal Ulster Rifles -
Lieut. (Acting Captain) F. McGoffen to be Temporary Captain.
Second-Lieuts. C. W. F. Reid, G. E. Buss, and D. A. Neale to be War
Sub-Lieuts.
Major (Acting Lieut.-Colonel) C. J. Newport, retired pay (late R.U.
Rifles), to be temporary Lieut.-Colonel, November 14, 1940
War Subs-Lieut. regranted temporary rank of Captain - W. Johnson
Second-Lieuts. to be War Subs-Lieuts - F. Gann, I. A. May, T. E.
May, B. F. Spiller, J. N. Wheatley, M. L. V. R. H. O'Regan
North Irish Horse (S.R.) -
War Subs-Lieut. (temporary Captain) (acting Major) K. G. P. Pomeroy
to be temporary Major and War Subs-Captain
Royal Irish Fusiliers -
War Subs-Lieut. (acting Captain) W. C. J. Hall to be temporary
Captain
Second-Lieuts. S. G. Coombes and J. F. Harrison to be War
Subs-Lieut.
Captain (acting Major) to be temporary Major - J. G. Fisher.
Lieut. (acting Captain) to be temporary Captain - J. Corbett
Second Lieut. to be War Subs-Lieut. - R. L. G. Wood
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers -
Second-Lieut. J. F. Hall to be War Subs-Lieut.
Lieuts. (acting Captains_ to be temporary captains - C. C. Gotto,
J. Curley, M.C.
Second Lieuts. to be War Subs.
Lts. - D. T. Little, E. W. Kendal
Was On Ark Royal
Surgeon Alan Robinson, R.N., who was in the torpedoed
Ark Royal, arrived in Belfast on Wednesday apparently none the worse for his
ordeal. He is a son of Rev. W. J. and Mrs. Robinson, who have been residing
in Ardglass since their home was "blitzed.!
Death of Mr. W. Curry - Long With W. & G. Baird
The death took place on Thursday in the Royal Victoria Hospital of
Mr. William Curry, 5 Oakland Avenue, Belfast, who for nearly half a century
was a commercial traveller for the firm of W. & G. Baird, Ltd., printers and
stationers, Royal Avenue Mr. Curry served his apprenticeship with
James Moore, Ltd., Donegall Place, and after a short period with Robinson
Brothers, entered the service of Messrs. W. & G. Baird, Ltd., with whom he
spent prolonged and faithful service. Mr. Curry was a well-known figure in
the commercial life of the city and Province, and his urbanity of manner
made for him hosts of friends who will hear with great regret of his
passing. He leaves a wife, one daughter (Miss Winnie Curry) and of his sons,
the eldest is Mr. Robert Curry, an official in the Public Health department
of Belfast Corporation. The second, Ernest, is in the linen business
in New York, and another, George, is a missionary of the Qua Ibo Mission in
Nigeria. With the bereaved circle the deepest sympathy will be felt.
Belfast Weekly Telegraph, Friday 28th November 1941
Not Registered Dentist - Belfast Man Fined
For practising dentistry without being a registered
dentist, Arthur Groom, Antrim Road, Belfast, was fined £6 with £5 2s costs
by Mr. S. C. Clarke, R.M., at Portaferry Petty Sessions on Tuesday, and a
second summons for preparing to practise dentistry while not registered as a
dentist was withdrawn. The case was brought by the Dental Board of the
United Kingdom, for whom Mr. W. Weatherup (instructed by Messrs. Macauley &
Ritchie) appeared. Evidence was given that defendant had been enrolled on
the dental registry in 1922 but his name was erased from it in 1939 by the
order of the General Medical Council, and Mr. T. N. Bridgham, inspector
attached to the Dental Board, stated that defendant's name did not appear in
the current registry. Several witnesses said that they had teeth
extracted by defendant during the month of October in a house in
Bishopsmills, Portaferry, and he was paid at the rate of 2s for each
extraction. Mr. Weatherup stated that defendant for similar offences
had been fined 20s and 40s in Holywood in 1940, when he gave an undertaking
not to practise again. Defendant made no appearance in court, but the
Resident Magistrate expressed himself satisfied that the case was proved.
Irish Peer's Son Killed - Hon. Brinsley Plunket
Acting Flight-Lieut., the Hon. Brinsley Plunket has
been killed on active service at Port Soudan. He was 38. Second son of the
fifth Lord Plunket, who was a Governor-General of New Zealand, brother of
the sixth Baron, who was killed in an aircrash in California on February,
1938, and uncle of the present peer, he was granted a commission in the
R.A.F. soon after the war broke out. Four years ago he was left
£18,000 by a woman who nursed him during an illness in New Zealand when he
was a boy. The Hon. Brinsley Plunket was a grandson of the first
Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, his mother being Lady Victoria Blackwood.
He was a regular attender at the T.T. race, stopping at Clandeboye.
King's Medallist Killed
Captain Norman Boyer, Royal Warwickshire Regiment and
Soudan Defence Force, who won the King's Medal at Bisley in 1932, has been
killed in action in the Middle East.
Death of Canadian Judge
Mr. Newton Wesley Rowell, K.C., Chief Justice of
Ontario since 1923, died last week-end, aged 74. He was in the
Imperial War Cabinet in the last war and represented Canada at the first
assembly of the League of Nations. He was a familiar figure before the
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, and in the famous
"Person" case in 1920, persuaded that tribunal that women were "Persons"
under the British North American Act, and therefore eligible to sit in the
Canadian Senate. - Reuter
Contractors Sent to Prison - Blitz Repairs Frauds
A number of Belfast contractors entered pleas of guilty
at the City Commission on Monday when arraigned on charges of making false
pretences to the Belfast Corporation in respect of wages paid to workers, by
means of which they received from the Corporation certain payments with
intent to defraud. Thomas McCandless, of Oldpark Road, and Robert J.
McKenzie, do., pleases guilty to 23 counts charging them with falsely
pretending to William R. Ferris, an official of the Belfast Corporation,
that they had paid certain amounts of wages to workmen by means of which
they obtained various sums of money from the Corporation. Three
additional charges were asked to be taken into account. Mr. Edmond
Warnock, K.C., M.P., Senior Crown Solicitor, said the total amount involved
in all the cases was £108. His Lordship asked who stood to lost in
these cases. Was it the Corporation of the men? Mr. Warnock said the
workmen who had been injured had all been paid. About £108 has been paid by
the accused. - How They Started Work - Mr. S. C. Porter,
K.C. for McCandless, said after the raid on Belfast the two accused decided
to go on for contracting work in executing house repairs. They went to the
Corporation and were told to get a number of workmen and start on repair
work. They had employed up to 50 workmen at the one time. Counsel said
quite a number of agricultural labourers and non-descripts came into the
city of Belfast and got employment in carrying out repairs. Counsel
mentioned that a sum between £1,000 and £1,500 was still held by the
Corporation and due to his client. Mr. Porter added that a sum of £108
had been made good by the accused to the workmen. Mr. J. D. Chambers,
who represented McKenzie, made a plea for leniency on his behalf. He had
been led into the dishonesty by McCandless. If counsel's client was
sufficiently strong he would have been against allowing himself to be a
party to this offence. His Lordship said they were very painful cases
for him to try. There never had been any previous convictions against the
accused. He sentences McCandless to 12 months' imprisonment and
McKenzie to nine months.
Eight Months' Sentence - Joseph Young, of Pine Street,
pleaded guilty to three charges of a like nature and to twelve other charges
of which notice had been served on him. Mr. Warnock said that the
total amount involved was £15 7s and the workmen had been paid. Mr. Isaac
Copeland, for Young, said when the accused entered on the contract he had in
his employment 37 men. Unfortunately he found men to work at a lower rate
than that which he entered on the sheets for the Corporation. A sum of
£750 was still owing to him by the Corporation. It was the pressure of
circumstances that drove him to do it. The Lord Chief Justice
sentenced Young to eight months' imprisonment with hard labour.
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Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April
1915
this was fun :o)
a few with addresses or requests of
interest from the WANTED advertisements
Royal Navy and Royal Marines require Men and Boys Age
15-9 to 38 ? for period of war. Good pay.
Adoption, Would any kind person adopt healthy baby girl, two years old; all
claims given up. Box No.
Ploughman wanted; highest wages (indoor) to experienced man. Apply D. W.
Wallace, Craigavad, Co. Down.
Country Girl, to mind baby and assist in
housework. Apply Mrs. Rusk, Martinville, Malone, Belfast.
Wanted, Married
Man, to do farm work and milk, wife also to link, Wm. McBroom, Hightown,
Glengormley.
Wanted, a Man to do general Farm Work and help to milk. John Magill, Upper
Ballysillan. Lost and Found
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
Missing, since 13th inst., little Boy, Thomas Scott,
aged 10 years; dark hair and eyes; wearing blue jersey and corduroy
trousers, foot? stockings. Information thankfully received. 52 Hornby Street
Lost, on 18th inst. Sky Blue Dog, scum over eyes,
named "Victor" Reward 58 Thorndyke Street.
Lost, Tuesday, from traveller's barrow, Brown Paper Parcel, initials N.S.M.,
address "J. Christie." Finder rewarded at Robinson's Hotel, Donegall Street.
Lost, Gold Bangle, initials T.F., on Sunday, about Castlereagh or
Albertbridge Road. Reward. Finder please return 104 Killowen Street.
Lost, Sunday, between Springfield Road and Mountpottinger, one Gold Earring.
Finer rewarded at Mrs. Megannety, 149 Albertbridge Road.
Lost, between Cyprus Gardens and Bloomfield Terminus, a Purse containing sum
of money. Finder rewarded at 12 Cyprus Gardens.
Lost, on 21st April, Black Male Donkey. Fine reward returned to T. Martin,
Whiterock House, Springfield Road.
Lost, on Thursday, 22nd inst., Collie Bitch; name and address on collar,
"George West, Market Hill." Finer rewarded at 26 Glenwherry Street, City.
Lost, on Sunday, 25th, about Fortwilliam Park, Antrim Road, a Lamp Socket
off Hearse. Finder rewarded Houston Bros. & Williamson, Crumlin Road.
Lost, on 23rd, vicinity Lisburn Road, or from Malone Road to Shaw's Bridge,
Lady's Gold Bangle. Finder rewarded, 9 Camden Street, Lisburn Road.
Lost, on Sunday, 25th inst., between Magdala Street, College Green,
University Square, and Malone Road, large Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch,
gold setting. Reward on returning same to Mrs. Hamilton, 49 Magdala Street.
Accumulator Lost on Saturday, either on Shore Road or Alexandra Park Avenue.
Finder rewarded at York Road Police Barracks.
Lost, to-day, between Baden Powell Street and Manor Street, or on
Castlereagh car, or Donegall Street, Gold Brooch, two bars and pearls.
Finder rewarded at 9 Baden-Powell Street.
Lost on Monday, 26th inst., Rough haired Irish Terrier Dog. Finder rewarded,
26 Peel Street.
Found, Black and White Goat, on Grosvenor Road; if not claimed in three days
will be sold. Apply 22 Theodore Street.
Lost, Lady's Morocco Bag, containing wedding ring and money, on Thursday
last. Reward at 4 North Derby Street
For Sale For sale,
1 Drake and 2 Ducks (prize Black East Indians). Apply to 14 Kinallen Street,
between 12 and 2.
Bangor - Large Lock-up Motor Sheds and Stables to Let; easy access; water
and every accommodation; central; rent moderate; let cheap to yearly tenant.
G. M. Smyth, Prospect Terrace House, Bangor. Houses (Prices are
yikes) Terrace Houses - £240 Delhi
Street, Malone Road; £230 Willowbank Street; £410 Taunton Avenue; £325
Ebrington Gardens; £290 Cliftonville Road; Lot of Parlour Houses,
Bloomfield, £120 each; Parlour Houses, Mileriver, Channing, Roden and
Isoline Streets, from £90; Bloomfield Desirable Cottage Residence, parlour,
3 rooms, bath, good garden, £160; 4s weekly, Vernon Street, Ormeau Road,
kitchen houses with 3 bedrooms. German
Onset Checked, The Flanders Battle, British in Good Position, Heavy Canadian
Sacrifices
Though the battle on the Yser is still raging
fiercely, it seems clear that the German advance has met with a complete
check, and their design to turn the left of the British position there has
been foiled. They twice managed to cross the Yser Canal at Lizerne, but on
each occasion were driven back with heavy loss, and the Allies have
established themselves strongly on the eastern side of the canal. The
enemy's offensive, it is reported, already gives token of weakening.
To the north of Ypres, according to the French official communiqué of
Tuesday night, the progress of the Allies (both the British and French
Ahmies? (Allies, Armies?) continues. Numerous prisoners have been taken with
war material, trench mortars, and machine guns. The position south-east of
Ypres is reported as most favourable for the British. The enemy have ceased
to dispute the possession of Hill 60, which has not been shelled for the
past two days. The Canadians, who bore the brunt of the attack, made a most
heroic resistance. At the beginning of the battle they held the apex of the
Ypres triangle of positions, their centre being at St. Julien, and their
trenches joining on the left those of the French south of Langemarck. The
driving back of the French by the use of asphyxiating gases left the left
wing of the Canadian line exposed, but a reserve battalion was hurriedly
brought up to fill the gap. The men made a fine response to the exhortations
of the general in command, and stood firm against dense masses of Germans,
despite the asphyxiating fumes which rolled down upon them. Rushing through
the deserted French trenches, the enemy managed to reach the canal, where
some of our 4.7 guns were exposed to attack. Here they were charged fiercely
by the Canadians, who cleared some of the captured trenches with the bayonet
and held them till reinforcements arrived. Regarding this conflict a War
Office message, says:- "It is officially reported on medical evidence that
Canadian soldiers have lost their lives in the recent fighting not from
wounds, but from poisoning by the gases employed by the enemy, which is a
means of warfare contrary to the Hague Convention." The loss of the
gallant Canadians was undoubtedly very heavy, and has occasioned general
grief in the Dominion, where flags are flying at half mast on all public
buildings. At the same time, there is a keen feeling of pride in the
splendid deeds of the men. Public services are being arranged in Ottawa,
Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, and elsewhere in honour of the Canadians who
died at Langemarck. Recruiting has received a great stimulus through the
reports of the recent fighting. At Calgary, when the office for recruits for
the 5th Battalion of the fourth contingent was opened, 500 men made
immediate application. The band of the 103rd Militia Regiment joined in a
body. The offer of Captain Percival Molson and Lieutenant George McDonald
McGill, of the Canadian Officers' Training Corps to raise another company
for Princess Patricia's Regiment, has been accepted by the Military
Department. There is a strong feeling that the Canadian Army should be
increased. Here, as in Great Britain, losses and sacrifices only stimulate
the Imperial feeling. The Canadian Casualties. The following losses are
reported from General Headquarters in connection with the Canadian
Contingent:- KILLED - Birchall, Lieut.-Col. A. P., 4th Batt
(Infantry); Brant, Lieut. C. D., 4th Batt. (Infantry); Clarke-Kennedy, Capt.
W. H., 13th Batt. (Infantry); Drummond, Lieut. G. M., 13th Batt. (Infantry);
Fleming, Capt. H. M., 16th Batt. (Infantry); Geddes, Capt. J., 16th Batt.
(Infantry); Glover, Capt. J. D., 4th Batt. (Infantry); Kimmins, Major A. E.,
1st Batt. (Infantry); King-Mason, Lieut. C. G. D., 5th Batt. (Infantry);
Kirkpatrick, Lieut. A. D., 3rd Batt. (Infantry); Lees, Capt. G. O., 13th
Batt. (Infantry); MacDonald, Lieut. M. D., 3rd Batt. (Infantry); McLaren,
Major J., 10th Batt. (Infantry); Merritt, Capt. C. M., 16th Batt.
(Infantry); Norsworthy, Major E. C., 13th Batt. (Infantry); Ryerson, Capt.
G. C., 3rd Batt. (Infantry); Steacie, Capt. R., 14th Batt. (Infantry);
Williamson, Lieut. G. M., 14th Batt. (Infantry). DIED OF WOUNDS -
Boyle, Lieut.-Col. R. L., 10th Batt. (Infantry)
Protection Against Gases
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
The War Office has issues the following
message:- As a protection against the asphyxiating gases being used as a
weapon of warfare by the Germans, supplies of one or both of the following
types of respirator are required by the troops at the front. Either can be
made easily in any household. First, a face-piece (to cover mouth and
nostrils) formed of an oblong pad of bleached absorbent cotton wool, about
5¼ by ¾ inches, covered with three layer of bleached cotton gauze and fitted
with a band to fit around the head and keep the pad in position, consisting
of a piece of half-inch cotton elastic 16 inches long attached to the narrow
end of the facepad, so as to form a loop with the pad. Second, a piece of
double stockinette, 9½ inches long, 3½ inches wide in the centre, gradually
diminishing in width to 2½ inches at each end, with a piece of thick plaited
worsted about 5 inches long attached at each end, so as to form a loop to
pass over the ear. These respirators should be sent in packages of not less
than 100 to the Chief Ordnance Officer, Royal Army Clothing Department,
Pimlico. Glasgow
Workers and the War
The behaviour of the workers of Glasgow during the war was highly
praised by Mr. Francis Henderson, who presided at the annual meeting of the
local branch of the Navy League on Tuesday evening. He said that while some
parts, owing to congestion or disinclination among the workmen, had
occasionally as many as 60 to 70 vessels awaiting discharge, there had never
been more than five or six waiting on the Clyde during the war. That spoke
well for the working men of the city.
A body clad in night attire was found in Portsmouth Harbour yesterday, and
is believed to be that of Rear-Admiral Grogan, retired, who was
missing five weeks ago from a naval patrol boat which he commanded. Admiral
Grogan was on the retired list, but had accepted the position of captain in
the Royal Naval Reserve.
German Mother Poisons Her Son (Central News Telegram)
Amsterdam, Wednesday - The wife of a Berlin magistrate has poisoned her
son and committed suicide. The son was a pupil of a military school, and the
reasons for the act of despair may be surmised.
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1) (Photo: Lafayette) Capt. and Adjutant H. Brew Kennedy 16th Divisional
Train, Army Service Corps. Captain Kennedy, who is a son of Mrs. Kennedy,
Rugby Road, Belfast, is a distinguished graduate of Trinity College, Dublin,
and a "Blue" of the Dublin University Football Club. He joined the army from
Trinity College in October, and was gazetted captain as from 14th December
last. He served three years in North of Ireland Yeomanry.
2) Rifleman Wm. Wilkinson, 1st Battalion R.I. Rifles, of 83 Glenmachan
Street, Belfast, severely wounded on March 19, and now in the 1st London
General Hospital.
3) Private John McManus, Highland Light Infantry, of 16 Caledon Street,
Belfast, rendered stone deaf by a gunshot wound behind the ear, received at
La Bassee. He is now being taught at the Belfast Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb, College Square, Belfast.
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
Mr. Daniel Smith, engine driver on Great Northern Railway, of 99 Roden
Street, Belfast, has three sons and a son-in-law at the front. The names
are, from the left - Wm. Massey (son-in-law), R.F.A.; Daniel Smith (son),
6th R.I.R.; Joseph Smith (son), 6th R.I.R.; and Bernard Smith (son), 4th
Hussars.
The little boy seen in the photograph alongside Major H. R. Bruce (14th
Batt. R.I.R.) is the son of a Sergeant stationed at Randalstown. Although
only fifteen years of age he is very anxious to join the army, and the War
Office has been written to for permission.
Ulster Division Parade, A Notable Event,
Preliminary Arrangements.
A great deal of public interest is already being
manifested of the parade of the Ulster Division in Belfast, it has been
arranged for 8th prox. In addition to the parade it has as announced
yesterday, been decided that there will be a review of the division on the
spacious ground between Malone Road and Lagan, approached from Deramore Park
South. This review will begin at 1 p.m., and the division will afterwards
march via Malone Road, University Road, Great Victoria Street, Fisherwick
Place and Wellington Place, past the City Hall. The subsequent routes have
not been arranged, and it is probably that each brigade will go through a
different part of the city. This will be one of the most interesting and
notable events that has ever taken place in Ulster. No such military
spectacle has ever been seen in the North of Ireland, or perhaps will ever
be seen again. The event is remarkable in various aspects. In the first
place, it will be the only opportunity afforded the people of Ulster to see
their own division in something like its full strength. A single battalion
of 1,000 men makes a fine appearance, but what will be the effect of a great
column containing at least a dozen infantry battalions, as well as Royal
Engineers, Pioneers, Signallers, Cyclists, Cavalry, Army Service Corps, and
Royal Army Medical Corps. The variety of the display also renders it
especially interesting. With the exception of heavy guns, which are not yet
supplied to the division, every branch of military equipment will be seen;
the parade will be, in fact, a complete army on a small scale - just a
miniature reproduction of the great force not fighting in France and
Belgium. Here will be seen Engineers and Pioneers, with their scientific
equipment of all kinds, the men who plan and construct the trenches about
which we have read so much. Then come the Signallers - those Ulstermen whose
smartness was known before the war broke out - men upon whose skill, speed,
and carefulness the success of operations depends so much. The Cyclists'
Company will also be on view, who, like the Signallers, perform so valuable
a work, often under grave risks and dangers. There will also be the Army
Service Corps, with their supply waggons, a branch of the service whose
great work in providing for our troops at the front has called forth the
wonder and admiration of the nation. They will have their supply waggons,
etc., just as though they were at the front. Similarly, the Army Medical
Corps will have their ambulance waggons and appliances with which they have
done such a great work for our brave sick and wounded men. We must not
forget, either, the dashing cavalry squadron, bearing the famous name of
Inniskilling, who will add an interesting and picturesque item to this great
display. The very size of the march will be impressive in itself. Experts
calculate that the division will occupy at least . . (paper ripped and a
good chunk missing) . . selfishly have taken the opportunity of proving that
Ulster's loyalty to King and Flag and Empire is not a thing of mere words,
but a faith ready to be proved in deeds. Seldom have the people of an entire
province been given such an opportunity of seeing their own troops. And
unless we are much mistaken the spectators will receive a surprise. The men
when they joined were fine specimens of youth and vigour, but a few months
of healthy regular outdoor exercise and physical training have worked
wonders, and the splendid appearance of the Division will make the people of
Ulster prouder than ever of their gallant and patriotic men who have
enlisted. We have no doubt that this event, unparalleled in our North
of Ireland history, will draw an enormous crowd to Belfast to see our troops
before they go out on active service. It is, indeed, not only a privilege
but a duty to show the officers and men of the Division how highly they are
honoured by the people of Ulster, and for that reason, if for no other, we
are sure there will be an immense number of people journeying to Belfast on
May 8th. The railway companies, with their customary enterprise are giving
specially reduced fares, particulars of which will be announced later.
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
The Missing Blouse, A Bangor Hotel Episode,
Manageress Sues for Libel
An action for libel occupied the attention of
Judge Craig in the Belfast Recorder's Court to-day, the plaintiff being Anna
M. Reilly, an hotel manageress, residing at Channonrock, Co. Louth, and the
defendant Frank Apperson, of 6 Ocean Buildings, Donegall Square East,
Belfast, insurance manager. Mr. T. J. Campbell )instructed by Mr. J.
I. Donaghy) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. E. J. McKean (instructed by
Messrs. Galway & McIlwaine) represented the defendant. Counsel, in opening
the case, said the plaintiff had acted in the capacity of lady manageress of
the Grand, Ltd., at Bangor. The defendant was an insurance manager in
Belfast. Last year he, with his family, stayed at the hotel under a six
months' contract and at special rates. Apparently from time to time they
were not quite satisfied with the menu, and as a consequence they had some
feeling against the lady in charge, and that feeling developed and
manifested itself in a rather peculiar way - in the libel of which they
complained, and which caused Miss Reilly very great pain indeed. When Mr.
and Mrs. Apperson first came to the hotel they were on friendly terms with
the plaintiff, and such was this relationship that there was an
understanding that small articles coming to the hotel would come in Mr.
Apperson's name, as he had a subscriber's ticket on the railway. The
arrangement was something after the style of the old Parliamentary system of
franking. His Honour, interrupting, disputed the analogy, and remarked that
the old Parliamentary system of franking was an open and legitimate
transaction, whilst this was apparently subterfuge to deprive the railway
company of something to which they were entitled. Mr. Campbell said the
amounts involved were very trivial indeed. On 11th February a parcel came
addressed to Mrs. Apperson. It had been ordered by the plaintiff at the Bank
Buildings. Mr. Apperson received it and paid on it the sum of one penny. He
opened the parcel, and finding there was a blouse in it, and failing to find
out for whom it was intended, he placed it on the coal scuttle in the
dining-room. Miss Reilly, twenty minutes later, ascertained that the blouse
had arrived, but there was no trace of it anywhere, and the blouse had not
been seen from that day until this. Mr. Apperson charged the plaintiff with
hiding the blouse for the purpose of getting himself and his wife into
trouble. The letter containing the alleged libel, which was addressed by Mr.
Apperson to the secretary of the Grand, Ltd., stated:- This morning (12th
February, 1915), Miss Reilly charged my wife with detaining her parcel, and
refusing to give it up to her. She also 'phoned to the Bank Buildings, and
in the presence of Mrs. Apperson and the charwoman, I am informed, stated
that Mrs. Apperson had received the parcel, and had refused to give it up to
her. Mrs. Apperson than 'phoned to me and told me what had happened. I
instantly called for Miss Reilly to come to the 'phone, and after some time
she came. I told her all the foregoing just as I have written it, and then
asked her would she be good enough to put in writing to me what she had said
to Mrs. Apperson this morning, but she refused to do so. Mrs. Apperson came
up this afternoon and informed me that two policemen were brought into the
hotel and ordered by Miss Reilly to search everywhere. In the absence of a
warrant Mrs. Apperson gave them full liberty to search both our rooms, every
box, drawer, hamper, suit case, and everything in our rooms was open for
inspection to the police, who, I must say, were very civil. When I spoke to
Miss Reilly over the 'phone, I mentioned the possibility of her having taken
it herself, and I am also open enough to admit that I suggested her taking
it herself for the purpose of destroying our good name. Will you, therefore,
bring these circumstances before the notice of your directors as soon as
ever convenient, and if Miss Reilly will be as honest to put her doings on
paper, as I have done, there could be no possible doubt as to what the
result will be. Miss Reilly, the plaintiff, was then examined, and bore out
counsel's statement, and Mr. Walter R. Rawlinson, secretary of the Grand
Ltd., gave evidence as to the receipt of Mr. Apperson's letter. The
Defence, Mr. McKean submitted first that the letter was no libel, and
secondly that it was privileged. There was a row between Miss Reilly and Mr.
and Mrs. Apperson and the plaintiff, and whether she formulated a definite
charge or not, was undoubtedly making the case that the parcel had been last
seen with the defendants, and that somebody had stolen it. The letter was
merely Mr. Apperson's account of what had occurred, and he did not make any
charge in it. Mrs. Apperson stated that at about 6.15 p.m. on the evening of
February 11 a parcel was delivered to her addressed to "Mrs. Apperson, Grand
Hotel, Bangor." Her husband asked her if she had been buying from the Bank
Buildings, and she said she had not, and that the parcel must have been
delivered to her in mistake. Having a headache she went up to her room, and
shortly afterwards her boy came up and said his father had opened the
parcel, which contained a blouse. Witness said she had not bought a blouse,
and that it probably belonged to one of three other persons named Apperson,
who resided in Bangor. The next morning whilst witness was at breakfast she
heard Miss Reilly telephoning to the Bank Buildings and asking a Miss Shaw
if she had sent her blouse as she had never received it. She said the
Apperson's had received it, paid for it, and refused to give it up. The
telephone was in the hall, and witness heard the words distinctly as the
'phone was out of order, and the message was repeated three times. Witness
immediately went to Miss Reilly, and said "Have you any idea of what you are
accusing us of," but the plaintiff did not reply. Shortly afterwards witness
was called downstairs, and found two policemen in the hall. She laughingly
said to them, "Have you come for me." One of them replied, "No, but we
believe there is a blouse missing, and we should like you to tell us all you
know about it." Witness did so, and the police then asked permission to
search her room. She allowed them to do so, and they turned out everything -
both in her room, and her husband's room. Miss Reilly was present during the
search, and witness quite understood Miss Reilly was making a charge of
theft against her. Witness accordingly telephoned to her husband, who spoke
to Miss Reilly on the telephone. Mr. Campbell - Do you suggest that
Miss Reilly took the blouse and hid it in her room for the purpose of
destroying your character? Witness - I do not. Mr. Apperson was also
examined. He denied that he gave Miss Reilly permission to send articles by
rail in his name. The letter which he wrote contained when in his opinion
was a statement of what had actually occurred. His Honour said the only
question in dispute was the question of privilege, and he would consider
that. Newry Assistant's
Action
To-day the case of Francis A. Gallagher v.
Tweedie came on for hearing in Dublin before Mr. Justice Gibson and a common
jury. The action was brought to recover £73 14s 6d, cash alleged to have
been lent to the defendants, Dr. David Hennessy Tweedie, 2 Clive Villas,
Antrim Road, Belfast, and William John Tweedie, pawnbroker, The Villa,
Lormore, Newry, and for money paid for them at their request. The defendants
denied that any money was lent to them by the plaintiff. They stated that
they were the executors and trustees of the last will of the late Henry
Alfred Joseph Tweedie, and they counter-claimed for £134 13s 1d, the price
of goods which they alleged the plaintiff, while manager, wrongfully
converted to his own use and refused to hand over to the defendants. It
appeared that the plaintiff had been for a number of years an assistant in
the employment of Messrs. Tweedie, pawnbrokers, and on the interment of
Henry Alfred Joseph Tweedie, Gallagher conducted the business as manager, an
arrangement having been come to by which he was to receive a certain weekly
sum. Mr. Justice Gibson remarked that the dispute seemed to be one of
account, and it was a pity a jury had to try the case. Messrs. Williamson,
K.C., and Charles P. Campbell (instructed by Messrs. O'Hagan & O'Hare) were
counsel for the plaintiff, and Messrs. H. Hanna, K.C., and T. M. Brown
(instructed by Messrs. Hunter, Moore, and Boyle), appeared for the
defendants. The case is at hearing.
Taxi and Tram Collision
In the Belfast Recorder's Court to-day, William B. Reid, taxi-cab
proprietor, 15 Cyprus Gardens, Belfast, brought an action against the City
Corporation to recover £45 damages sustained owing, as alleged, to the
careless driving of a tramcar which collided with the plaintiff's motor cab.
There was a cross-action for £16 10s at the suit of the Corporation, the
allegation being that Reid was responsible for the collision, and that the
tram was injured thereby. Mr. E. J. McKean (instructed by Mr. W. K. Gibson)
appeared for Reid; and Mr. J. A. Pringle (instructed by Mr. Frank Kerr)
appeared for the Corporation. After evident his Honour held that the
Corporation were liable, and gave a decree in favour of Reid for £35.
Bangor Motorists Fined
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
In the Belfast Summons Court, to-day, Mr. W. G. Duff, R.M., presiding,
Head-Constable Armstrong prosecuted Hugh Charles Lowry, Bangor, for having,
on 4th inst., driven a motor car in Divis Street, Belfast, in a manner
dangerous to the public. Mr. A. J. Lewis prosecuted, and Mr. McMillan
represented the defendant. Head-Constable Armstrong said the car was
travelling at a rate between twenty and twenty five miles an hour, in the
direction of Castle Junction. No horn was sounded when the car was
approaching the crossing at Townsend Street, and witness had not an
opportunity of stopping the car. He, however, caught the number on the
identification plate at the rear, viz., O.I.393. Sergeant John McGrath
corroborated. It was about 10.50 p.m., and, being Easter Sunday, the
thoroughfare was very thronged. The defendant said he judged the speed at
about 15 miles an hour. A fine of 20s and costs was imposed, the conviction
to be recorded on the licence. George H. Walton, Bangor, was summoned by
Acting-Sergeant Hannah for riding a motor cycle at Donegall Square South and
Bedford Street at a dangerous rate. The evidence showed that two tramcars
had to be pulled up to avoid collision with the defendant, whose excuse for
the fast rate at which he was driving the cycle was that the brake would not
act, and he opened the throttle to clear the tramcars. A fine of 5s and
costs was imposed. Statutory
Notice to Creditors
In the Goods of Elizabeth Weir, late of 97
Leopold Street, Belfast, Widow, deceased. Notice is hereby given that all
persons having any claims against the estate of the above named deceased,
who died on the 4th March, 1915, etc. etc.
Unburied Carcases of Sheep
Bangor Petty Sessions Court was held to-day,
Mr. John McMeekan, J.P., presiding, when John Wright, Ballysallagh, was
summoned by Constable Harvey for having, on the 8th inst., knowingly and
without reasonable cause, permitted the carcases of two sheep to remain in a
field to which dogs could get access, contrary to the Dogs' Act. There was a
similar charge against the same defendant in respect of two other sheep at
the instance of Sergeant Little. The Bench inflicted a fine of 10s and costs
in each case. Serious Cycle
Accident, Officer Badly Injured
A distressing motor cycling accident, involving
grave injury to a military officer, who at present lies in a serious
condition in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, occurred at Randalstown
on Tuesday evening. It would seem that Lieutenant E. J. C. Giles (27), who
belongs to Ballycastle, and who is stationed at Ballykinlar with the 8th
(Service) Battalion R.I.R., was proceeding on his machine from Belfast,
where he was on temporary duty, to Cookstown with a view to visiting his
mother, who is staying there with her sister, Mrs. Adair. In negotiating the
decline near the entrance to Shane's Castle Park he encountered a cart under
the bridge. It is stated that at the time he was travelling at a smart pace,
and in order to avoid collision with the vehicle he swerved to one side,
with the unfortunate result that he came into violent contact with the wall
of the bridge. He was subsequently removed to Millmount, the residence of
Mr. G. L. Younge, J.P., where he was attended to by Dr. Nesbit and Dr.
Mackenzie, of the 14th Battalion R.I.R., being at the same time tenderly
cared for by members of the household. It was evident that his injuries were
of a very grave character, and he was ? taken by motor to the Royal Victoria
Hospital, Belfast, where he still lies in an unconscious condition, his
principal wound consisting of a fracture of the skull.
Charge Against a Farmer
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
At Newry Petty Sessions to-day, Robert Graham, a
respectable farmer of Benagh, was charged by District-Inspector Ross with
the alleged larceny of farming implement accessories, the property of
Patrick Connolly, R.D.C., Benagh, on the 22nd inst. Evidence having been
given, the Bench refused informations by a majority, the chairman
dissenting. Closing Hours in
Bangor, Magistrates Refuse Application
At Bangor Petty Sessions to-day, before Mr.
John McMeekan, J.P. (presiding) and a large bench of other magistrates,
District-Inspector Wallace made an application under the Temporary
Restriction Act, 1914, for the renewal for a period of two months, as from
1st May, of the order made by the magistrates at Bangor Petty Sessions on
28th October last suspending the sale of intoxicating liquor in Bangor from
8 o'clock each Saturday night till 7 o'clock on the following Monday
morning, for a period of six months up till the 1st May. He said that in the
last six months there were 25 cases of drunkenness - which he thought a
highly creditable record for a town the size of Bangor - as compared with 19
cases during the six months ending May 1914, when no order was in force. Mr.
John McKee, solicitor, representing the licensed traders of the town,
strongly opposed the extension of the Order, and pointed to the fact that
there were fewer cases of drunkenness when there was no order, as an
indication to the magistrates that the Order should be discontinued. His
clients were willing to co-operate in carrying into effect any regulations
that might be made either for curtailing the hours during which soldiers
should be supplied with drink, or if it was thought right to prohibit
altogether or at certain times the sale of drink to men in uniform. He had
received on 16th inst., a copy of a report by General Hackett Pain, Officer
commanding the 109th Brigade, to Headquarters at Belfast, which stated, "So
far as I am aware, I do not think excessive drinking takes place in Bangor.
No cases of soldiers being drunk have been found." Mr. M. Shiels, J.P.,
took exception to the persistent persecution of the licensed traders, who,
he said, carried on a legitimate business. The Chairman said he was sorry
Mr. Shiels had taken the position of an advocate in that case. Mr. Shiels
objected hotly to the remark. The Chairman - I only said I was sorry you
took up the position of an advocate. I did not say you came here for that.
After consideration the Chairman said one or two of the magistrates
suggested that the military authorities should be requested to prohibit
soldiers going into public houses at certain times. Mr. Kelly, J.P. - I
would take very strong exception to any such recommendation. Eventually the
magistrates refused the order nem con, the Chairman and Mr. Hanna, J.P., not
voting.
The Stringer Bankruptcy
To-day, in the Appeal Court, before the Lord
Chancellor, the Lord Chief baron, and Lord Chief Justice Ronan, the
arguments were resumed and concluded in the case of Stringer, a bankrupt,
which was an appeal by Mrs. Elizabeth Stringer from a decision of the
Recorder of Belfast, holding that she was not entitled to proof of her
husband's estate for a sum of £3,060, alleged to be due to her from her
husband. It appeared that the bankrupt, Edward Stringer, had made leases to
his wife, and had mortgaged them. The money raised on mortgage had been paid
to the bankrupt. Mrs. Stringer now claimed to be entitled to receive out of
the estate a sum equivalent to the money so advanced. The Recorder
disallowed her claim on the ground that there was no instruction that she
should be repaid, and from this order Mrs. Stringer appealed. Messrs.
Gordon, K.C., M.P., and J. Robb (instructed by Messrs. Wheeler and
McCutcheon) appealed for the appellant; Messrs. Henry, K.C., S. L. Brown,
K.C., and H. M. Thompson (instructed by Mr. R. T. Martin) were for the
respondent. The Court gave judgment dismissing the appeal. The Lord
Chancellor said the Court were unanimously of opinion that the Recorder of
Belfast was absolutely right.
BIRTHS Davidson - April
12, 1915, New York, U.S.A., to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davidson (late of Belfast)
- a daughter DEATHS
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
Armstrong - April 27, 1915, at his residence,
39 Isoline Street, Samuel, the beloved husband of Agnes Armstrong. His
remains will be removed from above address on to-morrow (Thursday), at 2
p.m., for interment in Carnmoney Burying-ground. Friends will please accept
this (the only) intimation. Agnes Armstrong
Blee - The Death of Mr. R. S. Blee, M.R.C.V.S., who had been 51 years
a veterinary surgeon, has just occurred at Waterford. He had been stationed
in that town for nearly 50 years in Government service.
Buchanan - April 27, 1915, at Grosvenor Road Institution (suddenly),
John, second and dearly-beloved son of Eliza Jane Buchanan and the late John
Buchanan (Maze). His remains will be removed from above institution on
to-morrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m. (by motor), for interment in family
burying-ground, Blaris, passing through Lisburn about 3 p.m. Friends will
please accept this (the only) intimation. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing
Mother, Brothers and Sisters. Robert Buchanan, 43 Dover Street.
Byrne - April 26, 1915, at St. John's Private Nursing Home, Crumlin
Road, Mrs. Brita Byrne, aged 63 years, relict of the late Patrick Byrne,
Land Commissioner, Armagh - R.I.P. Funeral leaves hospital at 12 o'clock
noon to-day (Wednesday) (by motor) for Eglish, Dungannon.
Cullen - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 8 Foundry Street, Alice
Cullen R.I.P. Her remains will be removed from above address, for interment
in Milltown Cemetery, on Friday, 30th inst., at 1.30 p.m. Friends will
please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her loving Husband. Henry
Cullen.
Daley - April 27, 1915, at the residence of her grandmother, Mrs.
Chambers, Ballyskeagh, Lambeg, Catherine Irene Winifred (Winnie), eldest
daughter of Joseph and Harriet Daley. Her remains will be removed, for
interment in Lambeg Churchyard, on to-morrow (Thursday), at 3.30 p.m. Joseph
and Harriett Daley.
Field - April 27, 1915, at Edenderry, Malone Road, James H. Field.
Funeral on to-morrow (Thursday) to Ballylesson Churchyard, at 11 a.m.
Hetherington - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 140 Lord Street,
Margaret Hetherington. The remains of our dearly-beloved mother will be
removed from the above address on to-morrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m., for
interment in Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation.
A light is from our household gone, The voice we loved is still; The vacant
chair is empty now, Which never can be filled. James and Wm. Hetherington.
Higgins - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 14 Linden Street, Mary
Higgins. Her remains will be removed from above address, for interment in
Hannahstown Churchyard, on to-morrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m.
Hindman - April 26, 1915, at his residence, 103 Disraeli Street,
Samuel, the dearly-beloved husband of Emily Hindman. His remains will be
removed from above address on to-morrow (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m., for
interment in Carnmoney Burying-ground. Friends will please accept this
intimation. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife. Emily Hindman.
Magee - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 10 Victoria Crescent,
Lisburn, Eliza, relict of the ate Robert Magee. The remains of our beloved
mother will be removed for interment in Lisburn Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Inserted
by her Son and Daughter-in-law. Henry and Mary Magee.
Magee - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 10 Victoria Crescent,
Lisburn, Eliza, relict of the late Robert Magee. The remains of our beloved
mother will be removed, for interment in Lisburn Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Thursday), at 3 p.m. friends will please accept this intimation. Inserted
by her sorrowing Family
Magee - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 10 Victoria Crescent,
Lisburn, Eliza, relict of the late Robert Magee. The remains of our beloved
mother will be removed, for interment in Lisburn Cemetery, on to-morrow
(Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Inserted
by her sorrowing Daughter and Son-in-la, Maggie and John McClenahan.
Magee - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 10 Victoria Crescent,
Lisburn, Eliza Magee. The remains of my beloved mother will be removed, for
interment in Lisburn Cemetery, on to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends
will please accept this intimation. Thomas Magee
Magowan - April 27, 1915, at the Cottage Hospital, Dromore, Moses
Samuel Magowan, of Garvaghy, aged 55 years. Interment from his late
residence to Garvaghy Presbyterian Church Graveyard on to-morrow )Thursday),
at 2 p.m.
Megahey - April 28, 1915, at his residence, 92 Butler Street, John,
the beloved husband of Annie Megahey, R.I.P. His remains will be removed
from above address, for interment in Milltown Cemetery, on Friday, 30th
inst., at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Annie
Megahey.
Miscampbell - April 27, 1915, at 1 Little Brunswick Street, James
Miscampbell (widow of the late Arthur Miscampbell, of Rademon). The remains
of our beloved grandmother will be removed from the above address on
to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.
John Magee. Australian and Canadian papers please copy.
Montgomery - April 27, 1915, at his residence, Ballyrobert, Hugh
Montgomery. The remains of my beloved father will be removed from his late
residence, for interment in Ballylinney Burying-ground, on to-morrow
(Thursday), 10 a.m. Margaret Montgomery
Moore - April 28th, 1915, at her parents' residence, 53 Everton
Street, Isabella Elizabeth (aged 13 years), eldest and beloved daughter of
John and Elizabeth Moore. Her remains will be removed from above address on
Friday, at 2.30 p.m., for interment in Carnmoney. Friends will please accept
this intimation. "Suffer little children to come unto Me." Deeply regretted
by her sorrowing Father and Mother. John and Elizabeth Moore.
McConnell - April 27, 1915, John, the beloved son of James and Anna
McConnell. His remains will be removed from his late residence, 45 Bramcote
Street, on Friday, at 2.30 p.m., for interment in Dundonald Cemetery. Anna
McConnell.
McFerran - April 27, 1915, at her residence, 119 Donegall Avenue,
Margaret, relict of the late William McFerran. The remains of our beloved
mother will be removed, for interment in Bangor Old Churchyard, on to-morrow
)Thursday), at 11 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. M. J.
McFerran.
McGowan - April 26, 1915, at her mother's residence, 74 Hillman
Street, Rachel, the youngest and dearly-beloved daughter of Margaret and the
Owen McGowan - R.I.P. Funeral on to-morrow (Thursday) to Milltown Cemetery,
at 1.30 p.m.
Noble - April 27, 1915, at his residence, 2 Constance Street, Robert
Noble. The remains of our dearly-beloved father will be removed from the
above address on to-morrow (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m., for interment in
Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation.
We placed him in his narrow bed, We kissed his ice-cold brow; In our aching
hearts we said, We have no father now. Inserted by his sorrowing Family.
National Amalgamated Union of Labour. No. 108 Branch.
Noble - Members of the above and other Branches are requested to
attend the funeral of our late respected Member, Robert Noble. Edward Percy,
President. Samuel Bradley, Secretary. George Greig, Official Delegate.
Robinson - April 28. 1915. at his parents' residence, 32 Mountcollyer
Road, Gilbert, infant son of William and Lucy Robinson. Interment notice
later.
White - April 27. 1915, at 113 Bellevue Street, Sarah Ann Atcheson,
of Dungannon, widow of Henry William White, of Moy. Her remains will be
removed from the above address on to-morrow (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m., for
interment in Dundonald Cemetery. James Sinclair White.
Wilson - April 27, 1915, at her uncle's residence, 8 Queensland
Street, Belfast, Jeannie, only daughter of the late Thomas and Hanna Wilson,
and grand-daughter of James Wilson. Funeral from her grandfather's
residence, Church Street, Antrim, for interment in the family
burying-ground, Old Meeting-house Green, Antrim, at 3 p.m. on to-morrow
(Thursday). James Wilson.
Killed In Action
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
Hawthorne - March 17, 1915, killed in action at Neuve Chapelle, Rifleman
John Hawthorne, 1st R.I.R., eldest son of John and the late Catherine
Hawthorne. O, Thou, God of all, hear us when we call, Help us one and all by
Thy Grace; When the battle's done and the victory won, May we wear the crown
before Thy face. Deeply regretted by his Father, Brother, and Sisters. 56
Mossvale Street Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. John Young desire to return
sincere thanks to the many kind friends who sympathised with them in their
recent sad bereavement, especially to the friends of the Belfast Fancy Linen
Company, embroidery department; also W. J. Jenkins, for their beautiful
floral tributes and kindness. Hoping this will be accepted by all. 69 Delhi
Street, Belfast, April 28, 1915.
In Memoriam
Boyd - In loving memory of my dear husband,
William Boyd, who departed this life on the 28th April, 1911, and was
interred in Ballycarry Burying-ground. Some day, some time, my eyes
shall see, That face I loved so well; Some day I'll clasp his loving hand,
And never say farewell. Inserted by his loving Wife and Family, 17 Mervue
Street
Devlin - In loving memory of our dear son, Richard Henry (Dick), who
departed this life on April 28, 1914, and was interred in Carnmoney
Burying-ground. How oft we wish, with vain but passionate longing,
That the dead past might but be lived again, When sweetest memories round
our hearts are thronging, Of our dear one now at rest from sin and pain.
Sadly missed by his loving Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brothers. 88
Battenberg Street.
Esler - In fond and loving memory of my dearly-beloved brother
William, who departed this life on the 28th April, 1914, and was interred in
the City Cemetery. What though in lonely grief I sigh, For friends
beloved no longer nigh; Submissive still would I reply, Thy will be done.
Ever remembered by his loving Sister and Brother-in-law, Wm. and Catherine
Matier, 65 Apsley Street
Martin - On loving memory of my dear wife, Elizabeth, who departed
this life on 28th April, 1904; also my dear son Hans, who passed away on
16th April, 1909, and were interred on Drumaghlis. Gone, but not forgotten.
Hans Martin, 23 Mountview Street.
Martin - In loving memory of my dear mother, Elizabeth, who passed
away on 28th April, 1904; also my dear brother Hans, who passed away on 16th
April, 1909, and were interred in Drumaghlis. Fleeting time will
re0unite us, They are only gone before. Lily Martin, 23 Mountview Street.
Martin - In ever loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Martin,
who passed away on 28th April, 1904; also our dear brother Hans, who passed
away on 16th April, 1909. Both were interred in Drumaghlis. Days of
sadness still comes o'er us, Tears of sorrow often flow; For memory keeps
our dear ones near us, Though Heaven claimed them years ago. Inserted
by her loving Daughter and Son-in-law, Agnes and Thomas Russell, Glencairn,
Dungannon
McNeill - In loving memory of our dear child Margaret (wee Maggie),
who departed this life on the 28th of April, 1914, and was interred in
Dundonald Cemetery. Not gone from memory nor from love, But to her
Father's home above. Inserted by her loving Parents, 10 Tern Street
Taylor - In loving memory ------ David Stewart (paper ripped) on 28th
April, 1914, and was interred in family burying-ground, Mullivilley,
Tandragee. Gone to be with Christ, which is far better. Inserted by
his loving Father, Mother, and Brothers, 101 Northbrook Street.
Whiteside - In loving memory of my dear sister, Eleanor (Nellie)
Whiteside, who departed this life on 29th April, 1914, and was interred in
Carnmoney Burying-ground. None knows how sad the parting was, Nor what
the farewell cost; But God and His bright angels, Have gained when we have
lost. Inserted by her loving Sister, Bessie Whiteside, 111 Oldpark Road
Funeral of Mr. Ralph Bullick
The funeral took place yesterday of the late
Mr. Ralph Bullick, from his residence, Rosebank, Sydenham, where his death
occurred on 24th inst. The deceased had been in delicate health for some
years past, but his demise came with unexpected suddenness, and has caused
feelings of profound sorrow amongst his family and numerous friends. The
late Mr. Bullick was the youngest son of the late Mr. Ralph Bullick, of
Mountainview, Portadown, and was the descendant of an old and much respected
family, whose historic associations date back to the time of George III, in
whose reign, Mr. Bullick's grandfather, Captain Alexander Hickland, and his
grand uncle, Lieut. William Hickland, were serving in the Army. One of the
deceased's sons is at present serving with the Canadian contingent. The
deceased was married to Miss Orr, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Orr,
Ballymagarney House, Loughgall, and cousin of the late Mr. James Orr, D.L.,
who unsuccessfully contested the North Armagh Division against the late
Colonel Saunderson, in the Parliamentary election of 1900. The funeral which
was of a private nature, was attended only by the relatives and close
personal friends of the deceased. The chief mourners were :- Ralph Bullick,
and Joseph Bullick (s0ns), R. J. Orr, and W. J. Charles (brothers-in-law),
Rev. R. B. Cooke, M.A.; W. H. Cooke, James A. Beck, and Dr. Samuel Heron
(nephews). The remains, which were interred in Seagoe Cemetery, Portadown,
were conveyed from Belfast by motor hearse, supplied by Mr. Arthur Stringer,
undertaker, Belfast, who had also charge of the funeral arrangements, which
were satisfactorily carried out under the personal supervision of Mr.
Armstrong.
Ulster Casualties, Belfast War Victims
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
Last evening's casualty list notifies that
Capt. V. H. Gilliland, Royal Irish Rifles, has been wounded. Captain
Gilliland is a son of Mrs. Gilliland, Brook Hall, Londonderry, and nephew of
Mr. Thomas F. Cooke, D.L., Caw, Londonderry, who is one of the directors of
the Great Northern Railway. He passed from the Reserve of Officers after the
outbreak of war, and was posted to the 3rd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles at
Wellington Barracks, Dublin, being sent out to the 2nd Battalion in France a
few months ago. His production has been rapid, as it is only a short time
since he was a second lieutenant. Information is requested as to the fate of
8164, Rifleman Joseph Rice, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, who was
reported missing at Neuve Chapelle on October 27, and has not since been
heard of. He was formerly employed at the Grove Mill, and his brother, F. J.
Rice, 49 Sheriff Street is now in the Connaught Rangers. The following
Riflemen of the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles are officially reported
killed:- Clare, 8349, J.; Cullen, 8924, F.; Doran, 9692, P.: McBride, 9246,
R.; Mulholland, 6979, W.; Prichard, 9387, A.; Lce.-Cpl. W. Keating, 10414,
of the same battalion has died of wounds. Mr. John Hawthorne, 56 Mossvale
Street, Belfast, has received notification that his son, Rifleman John
Hawthorne, 1st Royal Irish Rifles, has been killed in action.
The War Office has notified Mrs. Beattie, 20
Aberdeen Street, Belfast, that her son, Driver Robert J. Beattie, Royal
Field Artillery, was drowned in the Ægean Sea on 18th inst. Beattie was
proceeding to the Dardanelles with his battery on the transport Manitou when
it was attacked by a Turkish destroyer. In the lowering of the boats of the
Manitou, one of them capsized with the result that the occupants were thrown
into the sea. Beattie and others being drowned. Deceased, who was seventeen
years of age, enlisted last July. Prior to that he was in the employment of
the New Northern Spinning Co. Ltd.
Ulster Casualties in Canadians - Mrs.
Wilson, 21 King Street, Bangor, has been notified that her son, Private
William Wilson, of the Royal Highlanders of Canada, has been wounded in the
recent fighting north of Ypres, and is now in No. 13 General Hospital,
Boulogne. Wilson emigrated to Canada two years ago, and on the outbreak of
war, joined the first Dominion contingent. He is nineteen years of age, and
his father is serving in the Ulster Division at Clandeboye. The list of
Canadian officers killed and wounded in the Ypres fight issued last night
gives a total of 79, and twenty-one of whom were killed, including Captain
J. Geddes, of the 16th Infantry Battalion, who, as stated yesterday, was a
son-in-law of Mr. Marshall Tillie, D.L., Londonderry.
Killed, Wounded and Missing - Sergeant T.
Reilly, B. Co. 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, in a letter to Ballymena,
states that Rifleman John Laverty was killed in action on 19th inst.
Laverty, who had previously been reported missing, belongs to Alexander
Street, Ballymena, where his parents live. He is the son of a soldier, and
has a brother at the front with the Royal Engineers. News is anxiously
awaited as to the fate of Driver Alex. Hart (24789), Royal Engineers, who is
missing since December 14 last. In the early part of the war he was wounded,
and after four weeks in hospital at Aldershot returned to the front. He is
the only son of Mrs. Hart, 28 Chemical Street, Belfast, who would be very
grateful for any information concerning him. Sapper L. S. Harker, 26th
Company Royal Engineers, who was wounded at Richebourg, near Neuve Chapelle,
on the 25th ult., and who is at present undergoing treatment in the Royal
Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, is a son of ex-Colour-Sergeant T. S. Harker,
Permanent Staff, 4th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, late of 49 Annadale
Street, Belfast, Mr. Harker is at present in London.
A Patriot's Death - A telegram has been
received, intimating that Lieutenant P. W. Bradley, 3rd Royal West Kent
Regiment, attached to the 1st Battalion, has been killed in action. Deceased
joined the Old West Kent Militia in 1905, and at the outbreak of war held a
civil post in Argentina, which he gave up to serve his country. He was the
third son of Brigadier-General C. E. Bradley, C.B., who commanded the 2nd
Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment when it was stationed in Belfast, and
who is now a prisoner of war in Germany.
News from Belfast
Prisoners - Some, at all events, of the parcels forwarded to Belfast
prisoners of war in Germany, in response to appeals in the "Evening
Telegraph," are reaching their destinations. Miss Grace Devon, Derwent
House, Myrtlefield Park, Belfast, has received an acknowledgement from 9921,
Rifleman W. Jeffries, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, in which he says:-
The tea and cake were enjoyed immensely by us. We are in fairly good spirits
and keeping our heart up with the hope that we may be home in Ireland by the
end of the summer. Private William Rigney, 1st Battalion West Yorks
Regiment, writing to Mrs. Devon, says that the parcel she sent came as a
welcome surprise, and was very acceptable. He expresses his appreciation of
the gift.
Belfast Evening Telegraph Wednesday 28th April 1915
Promotions and
Appointments - Sanction has been given by the War Office for the
transfer of Major A. Pearse, 108th Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., Ballykinlar,
to the 10th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (South Belfast Volunteers), to take
effect from 1st prox. Captain R. Magill will temporarily take over command
of the 108th Field Ambulance.
Major R. H. L. Cutbill, Army Service Corps, who has
been appointed a Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General, joined
the Army Service Corps in 1900 from the 4th - now the 3rd - Battalion Royal
Irish Rifles, Belfast, which was then commanded by his father,
Lieutenant-Colonel H. D. A. Cutbill.
The following promotions in the Royal Inniskilling
Fusiliers were gazetted on Tuesday evening:- The under mentioned lieutenants
to be captains:- E. H. Hester, T. A. Wise, G. E. Sampson, D.S.O., and to
remain seconded; G. R. O'Sullivan. The under-mentioned lieutenants to
be temporary captains supernumerary to establishment - M. J. T. Reilly, R.
H. B. Humphreys, R. B. Shubrick, C. A. M. Alexander. Second-Lieutenant
C. W. E. Cole-Hamilton, Royal Scots, has been advanced to the rank of
lieutenant. He is a member of a collateral branch of the family of which the
Earl of Enniskillen is the head. Mr. W. V. Harrel, C.B., M.V.O.,
formerly Assistant Commissioner of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, who was
concerned in the affray with National Volunteers near Dublin last year, has
been given a temporary commission as commander in the Royal Naval Volunteer
Reserve. Admiral F. Finnis, C.V.O., retired, whose appointment as
captain in the Royal Naval Reserve appears in the Admiralty list last
evening, is a brother of Colonel H. Finnis, commanding the Royal Engineers
of the Ulster Division.
Gifts for Soldiers -
Miss Ethel Davidson, of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society, Belfast
Division, writes to Messrs. Deans, Logan, & Co., Ltd., as follows:- Please
accept the hearty thanks of the returned wounded soldiers and of the above
society for the large consignment of socks, knitted by the girls employed by
Messrs. John Sweeney & Sons, Dungloe, and which you have so kindly sent us
for the benefit of the wounded men. The reelers of the Grove Spinning
Mill, Belfast, sent another consignment of cigarettes to the 2nd Battalion
R.I.R. This is the third lot these girls have sent to sailors and soldiers,
and they have certainly done their best to help to let the boys know they
are not forgotten in Belfast.
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