Newspaper extracts for Newtown

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•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 9th February 1909

NEWTOWN. The thirteenth is usually regarded as the unlucky number, but on Saturday, the 13th inst., Miss Marie Novello Williams and a very strong concert party will perform in the Public Hall. Good music has a scarcity value in Newtown at present, and all lovers of music should make a point of being present at the Public Hall on Saturday.

CYCLE BALL.—This annual function took place at the Public Hall on Thursday night. The ball room was tastefully decorated by the Committee, making a cosy appearance. Plants were kindly lent by Captain Arbuthnot, and the anti rooms were furnished by Mr E. H. Morgan. Messrs P. Bennett Lloyd and H. Beale acted as M.C.'s and the music provided by the Cedewain Band, left nothing to be desired. It was, as usual, patronised by a large company, and the dance was pronounced one of the best given by the club

• From  The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 16th February 1909

CARDS IN LICENSED HOUSES. Mr Gittins, reading the report of Supt. Williams, said there were 43 licensed houses in the division, 35 being full, 6 beer licences, and 2 grocers' licences; 30 were seven days' licence; three of the houses in Newtown parish held early closing licences-Victoria, Castle, and Angel Vaults. Of the above licensed houses 51.2 were tied or partly tied. Thirty cases of drunkenness and drunk and disorderly were brought before the justices and convicted, compared with 34 in the preceding year, 20 were residents. He had served notices of objection to the renewal of the licences,, for the Lion Inn, Mochdre, upon the grounds that the licensee was not a fit and proper person to hold the licence, that the house had not been well con- ducted, and that the existence of the said licence rendered the number cf the licensed houses in the neighbourhood excessive. He had also served notices of objection to the Black Boy, Angel Vaults. Sun Inn, Picton Arms, Railway Tavern, Wheatsheaf Inn. Grapes Inn, Waggon and Horses, all of Newtown, on the ground that they had not been well conducted He also objected to the renewal of the New Inn and Talbot Inn, at Bettws, on the ground that the licences were not required by the character and neccesities of the district, and on the ground of redundancy, also that the premises afforded undue facilities for drinking and rendered difficult to effective police supervision. In reply to the Chairman, the Superintendent added that the objection to the eight Newtown houses was on the ground that they allowed card playing in their houses. ....(part extract of lengthy article)......

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 24th August 1909

NEWTOWN. THE HARVEST.—Though the weather has been broken, harvesting operations were witnessed on many farms in the neighbourhood during the week. The crops are heavy and robust, and it is estimated that the yield will exceed an average, alike in weight and quality, thanks to the copious rainfall which preceded the recent spell of warmth.

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 23rd November 1909

NEWTOWN. Liberal Enthusiasm. Mr. Edward Jones, M.P., "Would Make the Speaker Sit Up." The best meeting ever held in Newtown was the verdict not of one townsman, but of many, and certainly since the visit (on the eve of a lost election) of Mr Tom Ellis, there has never been such a display of enthusiasm. The Victoria Ball was filled to overflowing; the chairman of the evening was the reverend and ever popular T. E. Williams the speeches made by local spokesmen were to the point and well cut; Mr Rees delivered an exhaustive, explanatory speech upon the Budget and gave an account of his stewardship;......(part extract of lengthy article)......

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 28th December 1909

NEWTOWN. THE EISTEDDFOD.-Friday next has been fixed for this great annual function, which promises to be one of the best within recent years. Popular presidents are announced to address the meetings, and the industrious Secretary (Mr W. E. Gordon) reports a splendid list of entries.

WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.—This burning question of the day was the topic on which several interesting papers were read by members of the Young People's Society at the English Congregational Schoolroom on Wednesday evening. Miss Goodwin presided. There was a good attendance and an animated discussion took place, the majority of the speakers being strongly in favour of votes for women.

•  From The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard 28th April 1871

NEWTOWN. CENSUS RETURNS.—The census returns show a decrease in the population of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn during the last decade of 203: the population, according to the last returns, being, Newtown Males, 1,713,  females, 1,816; total, 3529. Llanllwchaiarn,  Males, 1,119; females. 1,229 total, 2,348. The united parishes Males, 2,832 females', 3.045; total, 5,877. The decrease can be accounted for by the removal of operatives consequent upon the temporary closing of the Cambrian Mills, and the decreased demand for labourers in connection with the canal arising from the opening of the railway

•  From The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard 5th May 1871

NEWTOWN.THE OPERATIVE CARPENTERS AND JOINERS.—A meeting of the operative carpenters and joiners of the town has been held, at which it was resolved that notice should be given to the masters that they were wishful of a reduction in the hours of labour of two hours weekly.

THE VOLUNTEERS.—On Friday evening. Major Harrison attended at the Armoury for the purpose of enquiring into the differences which exist between Capt. Woosnam and the members of the volunteer corps. The complaints on both sides were carefully gone into, but as neither the captain nor his opponents would withdraw the charges each made against the other, all attempts at reconciliation failed.

• From the Evening Express (Third Edition) 25th February 1903

SMALL-POX AT NEWTOWN Another case of small-pox has been reported to the medical officer of Newtown. The patient immediately on notification was removed to the isolation hospital, To add to the pathos of the case the patient's wife, who has been an invalid for several months, died on Saturday. It May be mentioned that all the cases of small-pox in the district have occurred amongst persons who have not been re-vaccinated.

• From the Evening Express (First Edition) 12th September 1899

FARM FIRE AT NEWTOWN. A WORKMAN PERISHES IN THE FLAMES. The entire farm buildings of The Court, Newtown, the residence of Mr. Miller, a well-known Montgomeryshire farmer, were destroyed by fire at three o'clock on Monday morning. A workman named Jerry Watkin, who slept in one of the buildings, perished in the flames, and Fireman Tranchard was severely injured about the head by a falling slate. The buildings were completely gutted before the Newtown Brigade arrived. The firemen, however, prevented the flames from spreading to The Court. A large quantity of grain, the season's crop of hay, and many agricultural implements were destroyed. Two hundred head of poultry are missing. The damage, which amounts to several hundred pounds, is fully covered. The origin of the fire is unknown.

•  From the Evening Express (Extra Special Edition) 1st January 1903

SMALL.POX AT NEWTOWN Postponement of an Eisteddfod. In consequence of the serious outbreak of small-pox at Newtown the promoters pf the New Years Day eisteddfod were this morning forced to postpone it, several competing choirs having intimated at the eleventh hour their refusal to attend for fear of contracting the disease. The outbreak is a serious matter to Newtown, and the local sanitary authority are being blamed for not having taken some decisive action at the outset.

• From  The Aberystwith Observer 6th July 1893

NEWTOWN. THE ROYAL WEDDING.-The local flannel and tweed mills are busily engaged upon some exquisite samples of their products for presentation to the Duke of York and Princess May.

It is proposed to convert the tower of the old Parish Church at Newtown, into a chapel-of-ease. The church dates back to the eleventh century, and the tower with the outer walls on the south side and east end are all that now remain. In the churchyard, which presents a most neglected appearance, lie the remains of Robei Owen, a well-known philanthropist and the pioneer of the co-operative movement.

•  From The Aberystwith Observer 28th March 1874

NEWTOWN. THE FLANNEL TRADE.—The Welsh Woollen Manufacturing Company are about to add to their already extensive premises by the addition of five extra sheds and the firm of Messrs T. and J. H. Jones, Evans and Co. contemplate building a large factory on the unoccupied land adjoining the Canal and Commercial Inn.

• From  The Aberystwith Observer 19th December 1874

NEWTOWN. WORKING MEN'S CLUB AND READING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment of an attractive character was given in the Public Rooms, on Thursday evening, the 10th inst., for the benefit of the above institution. There was a large muster in the first-class seats, these being well filled. In the middle and lower seats, however, the attendance was not so good. The chair was taken by J. Arthur Talbot, Esq., who, in opening the proceedings, made a passing reference to the advantages offered by the Working Men's Institution, observing that it had every advantage which could be desired, the scarcity of funds being the only draw back which was experienced. he hoped that at the conclusion of the entertainment many gentleman would give in their names as members. ......(part extract).......

• From The Aberystwith Observer 28th February 1874

NEWTOWN. DISSOLUTION OF THE NEWTOWN SCHOOL BOARD.- An order has been issued by the Lords of the Committee of Council on Education dissolving the Newtown School Board, and uniting the parishes of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn for school purposes The School Board for the united parishes will be elected in March.

WOOLLEN FACTORIES —The extension of works of the Welsh Woollen Manufacturing Company is rapidly progressing, and the factories when completed will give employment to a large number of hands. The company has already received orders from several of the leading wholesale and retail houses in the kingdom.

•  From The Aberystwith Observer 29th January 1881

NEWTOWN. DISTRIBUTION OF COAL, &c.—The Rector. Churchwardens, and Poor Relief Committee, are engaged in distributing tickets for coal to the more necessitous poor, which is supplied by Messrs Parry and Son. This committee intend making weekly distributions for four weeks, and have sufficient funds at their disposal to enable them to do so. There is also distribution of bread and soup also to be continued. We are informed that Mrs Pryce Jones, of Dolerw, has been distributing soup two days a week for the past fortnight, and that during the past week a large quantity of excellent soup has been distributed by Mr C. Morgan, Angel Vaults. On Saturday Mr Issard and Mr Owen Jones distributed a large quantity of potatoes.

•  From The Aberystwith Observer 12th March 1896

NEWTOWN. A FARMER'S APPEAL. At the monthly meeting of the Urban District Council on Friday considerable amusement was caused by the reading of the following letter from the tenant of Sewage Farm -

Gentleman,—The time is close at hand~the rent day, which is as sure as death.(Laughter). You have read no doubt how the landlords is giving 20 and 25 per cent back to encourage their tenants, and all this is better than a deal of pity.-(Laughter). I only ask you for 10 per cent back, and this is easily granted, only all to be on the same mind.-(Laughter). Let brotherly love continue.—(Loud laughter). I leave all in your hands to do as you please.- Yours truly, J Bliss.  No action was taken on the matter