Compilements of Pamela Harris: (Remove the".NOMAIL" when sending.) ----------------------------------------- All have been taken from Issue 1, dated January 1999, of the 'special edition' called "Lincolnshire in the News". The cover quotes "150 years of your history from 1847". The items appear to have originated with the Lincolnshire Times, Lincoln Gazette, Lincoln Journal & Lincolnshire Echo. Britain at War - The Crimea 1854 -56. 4 full pages & incls transcripts of some letters home:- Mr R.S. TURNER, of Sutton Marsh, letter from son James TURNER dated Nov. 28, 1854. Col. ELLISON, of Boultham Hall, son Lt. Richard G. ELLISON, of the 47th. Mr MILLER, Golden Boot, High St., Lincoln, letter from nephew, David MILLER, Nov 20, 1854 Mr W. HOBSON, brother, George of the Sappers & Miners Mrs GOODHAND, of Lincoln, son Charles, Cpl Coldstreams Did you have someone who died in the hospital at Scutari? There is a trancript of a letter written by Miss Nightingale to 'Dear Mrs ..........', a widow in Boston after the death of her husband. First printed 2.10.1855. 1856 - Edward SUNDERLAND retired as Gainsborough's town crier - also mentions 'his father'. 1856 - Sleaford to Bourne news cart accident Feb.18. servant of Mr HACK, farmer of Silk Willoughby Court files 1851 *Boston A little boy named WHEATLEY, 9 years old, had a bow & arrow, like robin Hood, accidently hit a bowl belonging to Mr HARRARD. William HOWDEN, obstructed & assaulted PC Daniel CHARITY John TURNER, assaulted Francis GOSSET Philip SIMONDS - attempted pick pocket of Mrs NEWTON George GUINNESS, keeper of Nag's Head Mr R. OSTLER, brought before bench by nephew Mr Robert OSTLER witness - Mr Alfred REYNOLDS *Horncastle Edward SHAW - created disturbance John BAILDHAM - deserted wife & family George STIMPSON, gasman, Stourton Hall. Chgd with taking rabbit from Rev. Thomas LIVESY & MORLEY, the keeper. William SCRIMSHAW & JOhn WOOLEY Lincoln Football Teams in the 1860's. Several games mentioned. incl one that ended when Mr SWAN's harriers came to the next field, the juniors prefered hunting to the noble game of football ...... Captains - 1863 - F.H. LARKEN, foll by Dr D.J. GARNHAM, 1863-68, foll by Mr A. MELVILLE. Other surnames mentioned - CARLINE, BROMHEAD, DAWBER, LOWE, MANTLE, PAGE, RAINFORTH, SHIPLEY, SIBTHORPE, THORNTON & WATKINS. Horncastle Club started 1866. Rev JG BROWNE, CAPT & L. HARDY, secretary Echo, Nov.28/29, 1952. Court files 1856 *Lincoln Wiliam ROYALS foundyman, neglected wife - chargable to the parish of St Swithins. Thomas PILKINGTON - surveyor of Parish of St Peter in Eastgate v. John BROWN, joiner. Benjamin LUFF, stole waistcoad from Thomas WARD, a militiaman Daniel Edward STAG Mr MILNES, pawnbroker Thomas CLIFF, stole so he would be sent to prison - (it worked) John SLEAFORD, deaf & dumb. Mr WETHERELL Richard HIGGINBOTHAM, chgd by Thomas PARKINSON, joiner, with assault George FOTHERBY, stole 44 cabbage plants from A. TROLLOPE esq. William ELLERBY, embezzled papers from Messrs GRANTHAM & ROOME, drapers. Mr PARISH, butcher Alfred WILSON, 21, assaulted William MARTIN, private in North Lincs. Militia. 1860 - Market Rasen & surrounding villages suffered a plague of foxes - The local hox hunt was blamed for importing foxes into the area. Advertisements - The Lincoln Gazette - Sat. Jan 8, 1859. Mr. E MASON, succeeded to his late father's practice. J.E. BROGDEN, Silver St., Lincoln (J. Ellett Brogden & others) B. HUNTER selling fine rabbits and well fed young fowl from his shop, Steep Hill, Lincoln. Benjamin LEVERSEDGE, furniture broker, High St., Lincoln *PAGE, D. WOODCOCK, chemist, Lincoln. W & J NEWCOMBE, Stamford. LEVICK, Caistor. CRESSY, Brigg. TOMLINSON & CHOWDER, Barton. JACKSON, Louth. NOBLE, Boston. HACKETT, Rasen. BELLAMY, Spilsby. WATKINSON, Spalding. GARDINER & Co., Wisbeck. BUSHBY, Grantham. CUSSONS & Co., Horncastle. SKELTON, Grimsby. CALDICOTT, Gainsborough, FAWCETT, Sleaford. CLARKE, Peterborough *all are selling a magic cure for chilblains. Charles AKRILL, stationer, High St., Lincoln George ALLEN, cabinet maker, 28 Silver St., Lincoln Midland Counties Insurance Co., Trustees R.A.C.N. HAMILTON of Broxholme Hall. William RUDGARD, Lincoln William ANDREW Gen Mgr & Sec., Lincoln 1858. J.O. WILKINSON, Lincs. Botanical Medical Institute, 2 Broadgate, Lincoln. 1866 - William Thirby TURPIN, age 9, before Boston Magistrate. Stealing from Mr Morton, bookseller. Mentions Mrs Turpin & boy's grandmother. Mr Turpin, iron & brass moulder works Grantham. Mr WISE, a magistrate & Mr E. STUBBS, mgr of Bradford Industrial School. 1866 - George CRESSY - farmer of Wyberton, West End. *The Lincoln Gazetter 8.1.1859. *Samuel COOPER, grocer etc, High St., St Peter-at-Gowts. *to let premises adjoining Priorygate - prev. occupant George SPOONER - describes property. *Thomas FORMAN, Long Lane, Louth *William PLANT, Louth *Hannah BRADLEY, Monk's Dyke Side, Louth *Thomas SHARPE, Lock Keeper, Tetney. Captain BICKNELL, Chief Constable. January 15, 1859 Mr William HOBBS, bricklayer, Park Lane, Lincoln. January 22, 1861 3 youths, Hildred ENO, William TOOLEY, Charles MULLINGER, & Mr Joy William BEST, Skirbeck Qtr. May 8, 1870 Mrs Anne Factor BROMHEAD, died 1886, began Bromhead Nursing Home, 1864. Daughter Miss Henrietta BROMHEAD, died 1907. Echo Nov 18, 1966 One pound issued on Bank of Gee, Wise & Gee of Boston, dated 1823, names Henry GEE, Henry CLARK, Henry CLARK jnr. (all dec'd) & Thomas GEE. Sept. 29, 1866 1862 Boston - 5 juveniles, all aged 13, charge - discharging fire arms. Mentions George MITCHELL & a Mr SLINGSBY. Jun 7, 1879 - large article on Typhoid fever at Lincoln. 19 deaths, 18 in March. Mentions Dr HARRISON. Another on the Typhoid fever which struck Lincoln 1905. large article including photographs. Mr J.H. TEAGUE Rev. H.H. CARLISLE Mr T.W. PAGE, deputy town clerk Dr KING, Bishop of Lincoln Dr Rees JONES, Deputy Medical Officer of Health Frank ARNOLD, mng director of Arnold Ltd, Manuf of mineral water Louisa BROTHERTON, 20 years old Mr J.W. RUDDOCK, chairman of the Waterworks committee Mr William Henry CURTIN, Lincoln Sanitary Inspector Dr C. HARRISON, City medical officer Mr Sharpley BAINBRIDGE, JP Ald. SMITH, of Newark Joseph RUSTON - built Drill Hall Charles SCORER Dr B. MACFARLAND, Medical Officer. James Brook Brooks, a Peninsula veteran died at Boston on Tuesday. (born 1788 Orset, Yks) 9 march 1878 1880 - Work on the new Lincoln to Spalding railway began on January 6. "The first part of the line would stretch 21 & a half miles linking Spalding with Ruskington crossing the Boston & Sleaford line". Rev. George ANDERSON, pastor of the General Baptist Church, St Benedict's Square. Refers to the poor in St Botolph's parish. Mentions Mr J. Clark - visited 40 or 50 houses on Mount Pleasant, along Well Lane, behind Bullring Terrace, Flaxengate, Hungate, Orchard Cottages, Far newland & C. February 28, 1885 John ADCOCK - chimney sweep George CLARK - 12 years old James SOUTHWELL, young man Jacob FENTON, chimney sweep Chief Constable MANSELL Mr GODDARD & Mr HALL- questioned the persons in court. George FRANKLIN March 2, 1878 Henry Kirke WHITE - photo of his shop on High Bridge - also advertisment Capt. G.B. MUSSON of Linc., with his vessell SS Henley in San Fanscisco when the earthquake struck (his story) 12 May 1906 George BECK & John PICKERING, living Gray St., Lincoln. Mr Joseph M. COLLINGHAM & Mr. W.J. WARRENER Mr John B. BRAMLEY of 172 High St. (Article has no specific date but appears on the same page as Jan 1893) Boston Mr E. PLAYLE of Frieston Rd. PC ADCOCK Alderman J. CLARKE Echo, May 26, 1893 Mr James USHER, jeweller, High St. 'His shop, house & premises are now lighted throughout by means of electricity'. Article on the first electricty in Lincoln. Nov. 13, 1886 Mr Chief Constable MANSELL Magistrate T. TROTTER, esq. Mar 13, 1886 Thomas GARRY, alias Irish Joe, 40, murdered Mr John NEWTON at his small farm at Great Hale Fen 2.2.1883. Mentions:- Mrs HUTSON, landlady, Wheel Inn. Super. RICHDALE Very Rev. Cannon CROFT Major MACKAY, Govenor R.H.C. NEVILLE, High Sheriff May 12, 1883 Advertisments:- George BLOW - Tailor, 33 Newland, Lincoln Dickinson & son - Housefurnishers, auctioneers, valuers, House & estate agent 29 Strait, Lincoln. DUCKERING's showroom, Waterside Works, Linclon SAVAGES, Shipping & Tourist offices - 47 Tentercroft St., Lincoln S. PATTON, Pastrycook & confectioner. 198, Cornhill, Stonebow & 335 High St., Linc Henry KIrk WHITE, Pastrycook & confectioner, 207 High Bridge, Lincoln W.H. GOUGH, Norman place, Lincoln - reward for lost dog dated 21.1.1893. Estate of Charles BUCKTHORPE, late of Silver St., Lincoln. Fishmonger Geo. N. SAVAGE, trustee, 47 Tentercroft St., Lincoln Jan 26, 1892. Ann LUFT, 26, wife of Henry LUFT, striker, 39 Mill St., Lincoln Mrs Caroline SHARPE, 402 High St Roze SMITH of Thomas St., Dr DALTON. Dr WIGHAM. Dr HOWES Mrs COOPER Mrs Emily BLOW of 13 Anchor ST (aka Em) January 28, 1893 Amy BUDDEN, servant, 23 Jan 19, 1895 Charles CHANTREY, malster, 8 Union Court, Inner St. Chief Constable HOLLAND Act. Inspect. GRAY William Henry MASON, district Officer Society for Prevention of Cruelty to children. Ellen DINGLE Jan, 9. 1892. 1896 - former Boston MP Mr H.J.Farmer ATKINSON was the owner of a 'Wicked Bible' auctioned at Sotherbys, March 3. Only 5 copies are known to exist. So called because 'NOT' is left out of the 7th commandment. "You shall not commit adultery". Queenslanders, did your ancestors originate from Lincolnshire in the mid-late 1800's? There is an interesting article dated June 9 1888, about the visit of Mr G. RANDALL to 'some 30 villages' recruiting people who were prepared to move to Queensland. Villages mentioned are Bicker, Heckington Fen, Ropsley, Dunston, Minting, Donington-on-Bain, East Barkwith, Binbrook, Claxby, Waddingham, Normanby-by-Spital, Welton, Scampton, Eagle, Caythorpe. States 7000 have already left. 200 left on the Waroonga which landed passengers at Cooktown, Townsville, Cairns, Mackey (sic) Rockhampton & Brisbane. (No personal names mentioned except Mr G. Randall) 1891 - Sir William E. WELBY-GREGORY, Bart. Chairman or the Grantham Board of Guardians Thomas Palethorpe LANCASTER of Sleaford died Jan 17, 1891. 1894 - Lincoln City Council Meeting - Counc. WALLIS, Alderman WARRENDER Counc. WYATT. re stopping children bathing in South Common Ponds. Dr. COLLOER suggested putting a small shark in the pond! (a joke, surely?) George BRAY & John PICKERING, living Gray St., Lincoln Mr Joseph M. COLLINGHAM & Mr. W.J. WARRENER Shop of Mr John B. BRAMLEY of 172 High St., Lincoln (Has no specific date) Boston. Mr E. PLAYLE, of Frieston Rd. PC ADCOCK Alderman J. CLARKE May 26, 1893 Rabid Dog - Jun 9, 1895 mentions:- George BINGHAM, farmer of Willingham-by-Stow Ben CAPEL, huntsman of the Blankney hounds Sir John RAMSDEN, Bart., of Coates by Stow Alfred SHUTTLEWORTH & Joseph RUSTON Mr & Mrs. William CARTER, farmer, of Bucknall Harold WOODCOCK, 7. Thomas BLADES, 14. Jessie MADDISON, 6. Rachel BENSON, 9. All of Bardney George ANDREW, 5, of Short Ferry Emma FARROW, 8, of Nettleham Mr C.J. FOX, draper of Lincoln Colonel GLEN Mr T.C. BOURNE Mr THORNTON Richard ELDERKIN, son of Mr W.F.ELDERKIN, baker & flour dealer of 6 Bailgate Dr. Mansel SYMPSON Police Sergeant WELLS Mr Frank SEELEY, grocer of the Bail Mr H. HOWSE, vet. surg. Miss SHEPHERD -could speak French, accompanied the children for treatment by M. Pasteur in Paris. published June 23, 1895. Mrs Martin CODD & KNOWLES, farmers, July 6. 1895. "Poaching Affray" in Skellingthorpe PC WILLIAMS of the Kesteven Division Inspector CABORN PC RINGWOOD one offender was Malachi DEVANNAH, others not named. before Major ELLISON at Kesteven October 1, 1887 Advertisements - January, 31, 1893 TURRILL - Bookseller, Lincoln KNIGHT - Botanic Beer Manuf., 9 Waterside South, Lincoln CASH & Co., bootsale, 280 High St., Lincoln Mr DAULTON, butcher Inspector VICKERS Mrs FLATTER'S lodging house, Metheringham (one of those surnames which suit?) John EAGAN, 43 years, of Billingsgate London, release from Lincoln Prison Mr J.J. WILLIAMS, Prisongate Missioner Echo, November 25, 1895 1893 - Thomas WHARFE, 53, newsvender (possibly of Boston) 1899 - Mr STOW, butcher of West St., Boston Mr CLARKE, butcher of Mount's Bridge Dr J.R. MECREDY, Medical Officer of Health, Market Rasen. 429 houses out of 745 have no indoor water supply & 411 have no water closets. October 6, 1952 Mr Tom RENNICK, stallholder's assistant DIXON's fruiterer's - Gainsborough - Gas leak & smoking (don't mix) January 11, 1961 Lincolnshire Brig- Gen dies. Brig- Gen Rudolph Ladeveze ADLERCRON, 92, died, his dau & son-in-law are Mr & Mrs C.J.M. BLACKIE, of Wyberton Park, Boston. Left 2 other daus & 4 gr children (not named) June 13, 1966 Anyone research the 'de ROCHFORD' or 'HUSSEY' families. Interesting articles on the Rochford Tower & Hussey Tower. 1883 - Lincoln City F.C. formed. Mr W.R. Waldo SIBTHORP, 1st president. Gazette's owner Mr Eustace Allen COUSANS on committee. 1888 Mr G.R.TRAFFORD Mr W. MORTIMER Mr R.G. COVE, Postmaster -- Gazette, March 17, 1906 Golden Jubilee of Rosemary Lane School Mr R. HUMPHREY'S headmaster Miss F. SCOTT - girls Miss S. BRUMMITT - infants Rev. J. HANBY, Superintendant Minister, Wesley Chapel Gazette, October 9, 1909 Postal Business of 100 years ago. John DRURY, postmaster, Lincoln, Thurs, April, 2, 1807. 1901 - Railway Accident Frederick READ, carter of Metheringham 1902 - Sleaford Postmaster Mr George MEAN, 46. 1905 - Neglected children cases January, 10 Joseph & Louisa WRIGHT Jeremiah & Helen COCKING Harriet COOK 1910, July 14. Charles William GREEN - 22 months. Maud TODD, 18 years. at Horncastle. Echo, August 8, 1914. Miss SHEPHERD, Matron of Lincoln County Hospital. Gazette July 19, 1913. Mr Joshua BINKS, tailor, Dash St. 1917 - Death by Steam Roller. William TAYLOR, 41, flagman, 12 Winsover Rd., Spalding Thomas BESTER, steam roller driver 1919 - John Thomas JOHNSON, 17, Motor Driver of Union St., Grantham Andrew James SHAW, 16 of Dysart Rd., Grantham. MVA Aug. 1. 1920. Miss Grace MOTLEY, 26, disappeared March 23rd. found deceased. Fourteen in a house Gazette June 3, 1911 Matilda McLEOD, widow of 7 Middlemore Yard, Grantham + 3 sons, 15, 12 & 7. Lodger Robert SUTTON, Josiah SUTTON, wife and 7 children. Lincoln's new Baths - Gazette May 16, 1914 Memorial to Dean WICKHAM - Mrs WICKHAM & family. Mayor C.J. NEWSUM Mr C.T. PARKER 1911 - Did a family member attend Spittlegate school. Approx 100 boys went on strike - they wanted a half holiday on Thursdays & a penny weekly wage for milk monitors and no cane. 1912 - Did a family member attend Bailgate Wesleyan Sunday School? Accident during a visit to Heighington. March 1913 - Typhoid at Ewerby, near Sleaford. Coun. PODSON of Anwick Rev. M.E. JEANOUR of Evedon. Louth Floods - Gazette, June 1920. Sarah BISHOP, 70. Edith BERRY, 1. Hubert Gracie BERRY, 4. Jack Edward BERRY, 5. Edward HALIGAN, 7. Walter BATESON, 47. Mrs John SMITH. Margaret BRUMFIELD, 15. Maggie WINTON, 15. Charles Thomas Smith HUTCHINSON, 82. John SWINGLER, 66. Margaret May SWINGLER, 21. Lily Margaret METCALF. Jane THORPE, 77. Betsy Ann THORPE, 42. J. PHILLIPSON, fireman. Ellen KIRKHAM, 61. Fred FYTCHE, 70. William FRITH, 54. Charles BORMAN Mr. MASKELL Mr Herbert RAWLINGS, Engine St.. 1st Battn Royal Lincolnshire Regiment 'march past' Market Place, Boston. Includes a photo which can be purchased from the newspaper. Mentions Mayor Coun E.B. WILLIS Deputy Mayor Coun R.H. JENKEN Town Clerk Mr C.L. Hoffrock GRIFFITHS Brigadier R.H.L. OULTON Maj. General P.J. CURRAN-DOUGLAS April 29, 1960 Several item on the Lincoln's tribute to the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment 'as it ceases to exist'. Mentions Lieut. Col. INNES Boston School opened by Minister - Boston Kitwood county Secondary Girls School opened. Miss E. SCORER, headmistress - February 12, 1951 Hospital Bombed - August 3, 1942 deaths - Lt. Harry Sidney COLLARD, Royal Engineers Injured - R.S.M. Fred LEGGE, Royal Engineers Lt Cpl. William James PRINCE, Royal Engineers Sister D.M.B. CURRY Nurse WARNER, 20, Miss G.M. JAMES Nurse Myra RANDS, 20, Nurse GRUNELL Inj patients - Mrs Irene HIGGINGS, 22 Mrs Daisy HORSFIELD, 25 Keith HINCH, 3 weeks. Court files. 1856 Sleaford Thomas GRAVES of Digby (break & enter) house of John COTTON of Dorrington Mill John WILLIAMS on Nottingham, stealing from Mr Richard STOW of Havelholm John PACEY & David PACEY of Helpringham chgd by PC PELL, playing football on Sunday. Ann LUPTON, chgd for assault against George WEAVER, both of Sleaford William WRENCH of Waddington, killing rabbits at Dunston, apprehended by Super G. HARDCASTLE Thomas CLAYTON, & mother, of Heckington, chgd by John EVERARD (assault) Apprentice to Mr CHAPMAN Louth Kitty WELSH kitchen maid at Weat Sheaf Inn, Westgate chd George JACKLIN, ostler, with assault Francis WANTLING nailmaker employed by Robert NORFOLK, esq John GRAVES, alias John COOPER, hawker, of Bridgewater, chgd by Susan DALE for hawking Susan EVISON & Martha GOULDING - prostitution Grantham Leir STRANS - hawking Isaac SMEDLEY - chgd by George WILCOX, brewer, of Spitttlegate (asault) Edward ATKIN William DAVY, apprentice to Mr CANT, hairdresser Robert BECK, 11, employed by Mr HARRISON, basket weaver - stealing (Father advised to give him a good flogging) How times have changed!!!!!!! Jet crash - Gainsborough - Pilot killed (no name) engine fell into garden of Mr & Mrs F.P. COULSON, 28 Claythorne Drive - This is the beginning of the 2nd Edition. "Lincolnshire in the news "150 years of your history from 1847" issued Lincoln Feb. 22, 1999 Echo - Feb 1, 1911 "Battle with the Railway Companies" 'Story of the war by the city council on the level crossing problem. Names Dec. 5, 1822 Mr F.J. CLARKE Dec 16, Mr BROGDEN Oct. 7, 1884. Mr J. SMITH Jul 7, 1885 Mr W. WATKINS Apr 2, 1889. Mr HEBB Oct. 4, 1893. Mr S. UDALE reference to Durham Ox Crossing, & the Great Northern Railway Crossing on Lincoln's High St. Incls a photo c1930 which can be purchased from the newspaper. Gazette- Mar.10, 1897. "Gates of old Lincoln Town" interesting large article on the Newport Arch, Exchequer Arch & Pottergate. Photos. Advertisment Feb 16, 1858. Charles Leadbitter HUGHES, solicitor to the Collingham Gas-Light Co (ltd) - issue prospectus. Advertisment 29 June, 1858. Richard PENNELL, The Nurseries, Lincoln, selling roses. History of the Lincolnshire Times - mentions William GRESHAM, published 1st edition Jan 19, 1847 at his offices Swanpool Court, to the rear of 192 High St., Mr BROGDEN - refers to his selling the items advertised Mr J. JASNNEY, farmer of Grimoldby Mr R.E. COUSANS, stationery business on corner of St Benedict's Sq., Lincoln. Jan. 26, 1899. Refers to the 'writings of a contemporary' Mr N. EDIS wrote (a medical note) about a Mrs LONSDALE age 56, a native of Horncastle 1791. Curious FISHTOFT tradition. - Gazette Oct. 2, 1880. DORRINGTON Rush Bearing - Gazette Oct. 9, 1880 April 29, 1856 Mr HITCHINS held an inquest on JOHN SMITH, labourer, sustained fatal injury Feb 28th, Mr MUSSON, house surgeon. May 19, 1857 "Burglary at Scothern" Mr Pinder WORTH, farmer of Scothern, wife & daughers (no names) Detectives LIBURN & MAWER Thieves - ALLSOP & WILLIAMS, John JORDON, & BLACK Mr RAINFORTH Additional note states: Assizes Lincoln. 1858. John JORDON, 32, bricklmaker. etc.. December 18, 1855 Death of Col. SIBTHORP, MP for Lincoln, 73 years, 46 East Sq. CO Sth Lincoln Militia. Col Coningsby Sibthorp, uncle of deceast Col's father was returnd for Lincoln 1734 - died 1788, buried Canwick Church. - Eldest son Maj Gervase Totenham Walsdo Sibthorp - long Obit- 1854 - the Villagers of Kirton Holme complained mail not being forwarded promptly. Echo - December 12, 1893 Executions at Lincoln Castle. Thomas TEMPORAL, alias OTTER - executed 1806 - murdered Mary Rickman DICKENSON & KIRTON - for sheepstealing - exec. 1806 (No further information included) T. ROWEL & A. FOUNTAIN - for murder - exec. 1813 (nfi included) SPREADBURY - forgery - 1813 (nfi included) William WARD - burgulary - 1814 (nfi included) Henry COSTER & Thomas CLARKE - burgulary - 1815 (nfi incl) LONGLAND - burgulary - 1816 (nfi incl) Elizabeth WHITING & Eliza WARRENER - for murder - 1816 (nfi incl) *Richard RANDALL & John TUBBS March 27, 1818 *G. WINGFIELD March 27, 1829 *William STEPHENSON March 22, 1833 * for Highway robbery (nfi incl) Thomas MILLIS & T. EVISON 1818 - arson (nfi) Richard COOLING & T. MOTLEY March 29, 1831 - arson (nfi) W. LOUTH - March 19, 1819 & T. LISTER March 27, 1829 - Burgulary (nfi) J JOHNSON - August 16, 1819 Horse stealing - (nfi) D. BOOTH & J. PARISH March 23, 1821 Housebreaking (nfi) T. STRONG & T. BRAMMAN March 19, 1830 Housebreaking (nfi) ROGERS & BURKITT March 22, 1822 Robbery (nfi) B. CHANDLER, W. ARDEN & J. DOUGHTY, March 21 1823. - rape (nfi) T. KNAPTON July 26. 1833 - rape (nfi) W. UDALE March 23, 1827 - Sheep Steeling.(nfi) June 16, 1857 Trial Trip on the Grantham & Sleaford Railway, Robert STEPHENSON, Esq., CE, Mr HARRISON, resident engineer. Mr KNIGHT, contractor Herbert INGRAM, Esq MP Opening of the Boston & Sleaford Railway - Premises of Mr NICKOLLS, South Street Times, February 5, 1856 Ann HARDY, aka in Lincoln as "Boultham Bet" lived with Jonathan FELL, age 74, for about 20 years at Castle Dykings - 'took own life' May 7, 1859 - 50 pounds reward - 'votes for money?' Mr PALMER & R.R. PEACOCK December 24, 1859 Advertisment MB & E. JACKSON, No 2, Saltergate, Stonebow, Linc. dyers, french cleaners, scourers, bleachers, etc...... January 8, 1859 Advertisment William ROSE, 32 Silver St., Lincoln "pianofortes & harmoniums" March 16, 1861. 'Letter from Dunston', from a 'passerby' re 'filth & dirt accumulated' February 23, 1861 'Description of the Editor - ' T.J.N. BROGDEN (father) Mr J.E. BROGDEN (son) September 28, 1861. 'The Slaughterhouse nuisance' Mr C. HOWITT, Buchery St., Lincoln & slaughterman named FOSTER. November 30, 1861 'Statue of Sir John Franklin erected in Spilsby' 'discoverer of the North-West Passage' (also Jan 5, 1860 - Meeting in reading room at Spilsby to arrange monument to Sir John. The Rev. Thomas HOLLOWAY.) July 5, 1862. 'Superintendent Summonsed' Mary GARBUTT, 70+ years, native of Wainfleet. Mr WAGHORN, Super. of police. July 16, 1953 Picture of the Lincoln City Police Force taken during the 1880's. names;- Chief constable, Mr William MANSELL who retired 1901 Constable DAUGHTON, father of Mr Walter DAUGHTON, secretary of Lincoln Chamber of Commerce in 193. Constable R. SWABY, DIED 1939, AGED 84. (picture from an original supplied by a reader.) There are 36 men in picture, but only the names above included & whilst I am prepared to photocopy for anyone interested I can't guarantee quality. Gazette - March 17, 1860 Bridget ROCTAGAN, dau of Irish parents - living St Botolph's parish - 1 month hard labour March 14, 1932 Large article on William MARWOOD, Horncastle cobbler who became the Lincoln executioner. May 10, 1873 - Extraordinary fatal accident. At the Barley Sheaf, Holland Fen, nr Boston - Coroner - Mr CLEFF, Frederick GREEN, deceased blacksmith, 25yr old , Wesleyan Mr Alfred PICK Dr ADAM, of Boston William HALL Mr RADLEY, doctor of Boston News diary 1872 Mr RUSHTON schoolmaster of Alford - mob of 400 gathered after he 'horsewhipped' 13 yr old for 'interfering' with his pupils. 1873 An account about the railway to Skegness from Boston opening July 26 1874 Joseph GLEE & Henry MARSH both accidently killed 31 May, 1884 Lincoln Execution - The Wrangle Poisoner Mary LEFLEY, 49, poisoned husband William LEFLEY, 60, at Wrangle Mr Justice NORTH James BERRY, executioner Major MACKAY, Gov of Prison Rev. H ADJOCK. also mentions Priscilla BIGGADYKE, exec. 1868. October 10, 1863 An insufferable nuisance Large sewer in Bosotn "Old Bar Ditch". A man named WRIGHT, employed to flush drain. Mr Edward BACKFORD of Witham Place Mr F. COOKE, clerk to the court of sewers Mr BRADSHAW, one of the Dikereeve officers February 21, 1867 An explosive cigar Boston - Edward WATTING, 16, charged by PC ALLMAND with lighting a firework at Mr CHAMBER's corner. December 1, 1866 Fire at the Lincoln Gazette Office Mr David MORTIMER, neighbour of Silver St., Mr BROGDEN, Mr FOSTER, coach builder Mr Chief Constable HANDLEY, Sergeant WELSH Rev. SPEAKMAN, Catholic Priest September 29, 1860 Sinking of the 'Lady Elgin' Herbert INGRAM drowned (MP of Boston, Prop. of the Illustrated London News) Photo of Mr Ingram included News Diary 1862 September 10. Citizens met at the Angel Inn, Bardney to discuss suply of Gas Jaohn SHARPE, esq Lord HARROWBY 1865 Toll-bar gates aka turnkpikes - between Horncastle, Lincoln and Market Raisen dismantled. 1867 Kate O'LOGHLAN, nursemaid, fine 10s for pushing perambulator on the footpath 1892 - Fatal accident at Britannia Works, Gainsborough John Edward CHAPMAN & James CURTIS 1893 - School leaving age raised to 11. 1894 - Mayor of Louth - Barnard LONGBOTTOM summonsed. Richard NELL, Henry SIMPSON, Samuel CRESSWELL, Charles MASON questioned validity of election. Nov 1, 1891 Burglary at Lincoln Barracks Capt. & Quartermaster - Henry HUNT, daus. Maud Marian, Florrie & Adelaide HUNT Mr Chief Constable MANSELL John BURNS, 21, pleaded guilty - 5 years penal servitude School Photo - taken at St Peter-at-Gowts school , July 1912. Mr TEBBS Can be purchased from newspaper. Aug 29, 1891 John CHESELDINE - full remission - freed from Lincoln Castle Mother almost 90 years old. Mr William GALE, of Horncastle Mr DYMOKE, magistrate. May 30, 1896 - Lottery mania. Advertisments March 19, 1893 "Monarch Cycle" R.M. WRIGHT & Co. FREEMAN, HARDY & WILLIS Spring shoes have arrived - see windows - opposite the tram terminus. (no further information) September 1893 - The Lincolnshire Publishing Co. Prospectus. 10,000 shares @ 1 pound ea. Mr Samuel BURROWS, 35 Orchard St., Lincoln, journalist Mr William COTTAM, 28 Altham Tce., linc. Letterpress printer Echo Nov. 28, 1895 Under sentence of death Hannan Elizabeth WRIGHT, 23, of 23 Alexandra Tce., Linc. domestic servant for the death of her illeg. child 3yrs old Alfred Edward WRIGHT William SPURR Nov 30. death sentence commuted to penal servitude for life. Echo June 6, 1893. Mad Bullock at Boston Mr F. RYAN, bucher of Boston Mr J. BATES, grocer Capt. BARLEY of the SS Lizzie & Annie Echo, 1 June 1893. Death of the Queen's Champion Mr Francis Scaman DYMOKE died Scrivelsby Court, Horncastle, 65 years OBIT - Long article. Names family back to the MARMION's at the time of the Conqueror. Echo March 10, 1893. Poor law meanness at Gainsborough Mr Edward PEARSON - respectable looking man baned John BATES, charged with 'refusing to do his task' (breaking 5 cwt of stones) Refused because he paid his penny when admitted. dismissed. new Diary 1893 - Christopher BARKER, 59, convicted for murder of Crosha James CREASEY Mrs WILKINSON of 45 Danesdage. July 4, 1885 Murder of two children in Linclon. Sarah Jane CLARKE, 28, wife of Joseph Louis CLARKE, of Sherpherd's Building, Little Bargate. Sarah gave her infants laudanum. article mentions: George TAYLOR, labourer Mr & Mrs G. DONCASTER, 304 High St., Lincoln Sergeant COLE, Dr. HARRISON Sarah found guilty of manslaughter - sentenced to 18 months hard labour. July 21, 1888. Mrs ROLLISON, 76, Widow, Horncastle,left penniless - instructed to go to the Workhouse Mr TROWER Mrs STEVENS of Thimbleby. 1881-1882 Messrs. ROBEY & Co., Thomas WOOD, 22, fatal accident at work - John WASS 1883 James ANDERSON, 50, mariner, executed for the murder of wife at East Ferry. 1884 Mr Francis Jonathan CLARKE. 1st Mayor to be re-elected in Lincoln for a successive tern 1886 Mr RUSTON of Messrs Ruston, Proctor & Co., reduced employees wages by 7 & a half percent (employes over 1000 who went on strike) 1887 Richard INSOLE executed for murder of wife & Mary WHARRIE murdered her child. Death sentence commuted to penal servitude. 1890 - Did anyone in your family work for Messrs Hornsby & Sons - aka Spittlegate Ironworks- Staff went on strike for better pay. (note - 1886 stike didn't work - 1890 did!) Gazette Nove 3, 1906 Death of Lincoln Hero - 9 times shipwrecked. OBIT Capt. Rehobath ROBINSON of 1 Intrepid Cottages, Skirbeck, Boston aged 76 Born Mumby Chapel, 1831. (This is an interesting article on his life...) Gazette June 12, 1901 Night adventure at Burton. Threat to shoot gamekeeper Thomas CARROTT aks 'Clink' Henry TROUT - both charged with game tresspass Thomas LINGARD - gamekeeper to Lord Monson - Tom LINGARD, his son Mrs STEVENSON News Diary 1895 - Gas explosion at Sessions house (incls photo) Caretaker - Mr Thomas HANCOCK & 8 year old son, Ernest - seriously injuries Aug 23, 1897 Circus visit to packed audience. A woman anmed BROUGHTON of Heslam Abbey, Boston was crushed and badly injured during crowd panic 1898 'A shocking case of cruelty' Gainsborough John Henry HORRY charged with ill treating 10 year old son who failed to sell oranges at football. 1899 Joh George WOOLERTON, farmer of Dorrington fined at Sleaford for driving a pony in an unfit condition. 1901 John RIDER, Irish labourer 40-50 years old killed at Edlington. Mr W.E. ELSEY Gazette, May 12. Thomas GARRY, convicted murderer, Lincoln Prison quotation. Gazette, October 29, 1910 - Lincoln's new fire engine. discription of test run & the engine. Gazette November 13, 1909 700th Lincoln Mayor & 500th Sherif. Short history of some incumbents starts Apr 23. Gazette May 9, 1908. Letter to the Editor re Lincoln's Pleasure Fair, from George L HODGKINSON, Lindum Holme, Linc. Gazette March 9, 1907 Capt. SMITH & Louth. Captain John SMITH, founder of Virginia in 1607 was born at Willoughby, nr Alford & educated at Alford & Louth Grammar Schools. Maj Gen Baden Powell declared John Smith his ancestor. 4 pages Britain at War - "The Indian Meeting" 1857-58 - relates some very harrowing stories, if you had a member of your family there, you need these for your family story. Gazette - June 9, 1859. Lincolnshire Times - Nov 17, 1857 Gazette May, 31, 1913. "escaped Lunatic at Lincoln". incls photo of St John's Hospital, Bracebridge Heath. Inmant - Jack JOHNSON, 25 to 30 years from Hull, fisherman. Caught at 12 Kirkby St., Linc. Gazette April 17, 1915 Lincoln Despatch rider at the front... Private R.H. DEACON, 72nd company, writing to Parents - Mr & Mrs J. DEACON, of St. Catherine's, Lincoln Gazette March 16, 1912 Death of Rev ELLISON of Bracebridge. OBIT Rev Charles Christopher ELLISON of Boutlham Hall born November 26, 1834. 1914 - Meeting of Kesteven Standing Joint Committee held at Sleaford. Chief constable Capt. Michell INNES 1917 - Death of Mr Henry BOND, Lincoln's 1st librarian - left suicide note. The Bishopric of LIncoln - List of Bishops 1067 to 1910 with some details. April 21, 1923. Wood paving in Lincoln. Repairs to thoroughfares - City surveyor ME B.A. MacBRAIR Mr Alfred SHUTTLEWORTH (in October 1895) 1922 - Charles William LUNN 9 year old son of Grantham Hospital porter killed in explosion (hand grenade souvenir of war). Gazette July 23, 1910 Boston's former Harbour Master Capt. John HUDSON, 70 years old, born Brotherton, Yks - father also sea captain. Capt. BORRILL, & his daughter Mr DAUGHTON (long OBIT) January 11, 1930 'The Cammeringham Light' A haunting light seen near Brattleby - 'Monk searching for Treasure' or 'Peggy with the Lantern" News Diary 1924 - William BOUGHTON (23) miller died at Maud Foster Mills, North Skirbeck (small photo of Mill) 1930 - April 30. 8.30am London - direct telephone call service between England and Australia. September 14, 1912. Mr William HODSON of 61 Ripon St., born 11 September 1851. 1/2 century working for Lincoln Gazette Mr John Ellett BROGDEN - editor 1864, (late) Ald. J.N. BROGDEN Mr E.R. COUSANS MR John HINDE-PALMER MR E. HENEAGE Canon W.W. FOWLER Councillor BENSON Photo of John COOK - (dated Aug. 18, 1954) October 13, 1933 'Lincoln's Butter Market's fate' Mr J.W.F. HILL, secretary of Lincoln Historical Soc. John LOBSEY, Mayor c 1736. July 17, 1934 Occupations of Lincoln List of employment, with numbers, from the census. New Diary (4 short artilces) 1931 - Fire in the garage of HOLLANDS Brothers of Wide Bargate, Boston. Albert TOPPER 1937 - Rev. Edward MITCHELL, rector of Doddington & Whisby 1938 - Mayor - Ald. W. SINDELL 1940 - Lance corporal George ANDREWS, 21, of Abbott St., Lincoln, severely injured when war souvenir exploded. Crime file July 29, 1849. John WARD, murderer William PICKET & Henry CAREY hanged 5.8.1859 murdered man named STEPHENSON Pricilla BIGGADYKE - murdered her husband - exectuted 26.12.1868 William Frederick HORRY, hanged 1.4.1872 murdered wife. Peter BLANCHARD executed Aug 9, 1875 - murdered Louisa HODGSON 1861 Court file - Gainsborough Thomas WALKER, butcher of Gringley, -game trespass. Mr SMITHSON & Mr SLEIGHT of Corringham George FITCHITT riding without reins Mary PRESTON, married, assaulting Jane SUMMERS, wid. of Kirton Tobias DICKENSON, of Willingham - refused to contribute upkeep for daugher & her two children Mary STORKS, prostitute from Hull, apprehended by Sergeant WRIGHT Thomas DRINKALL, of Crosby before J.E. SANDARS, Esq. absconded from service Mr Thomas HARPHAM, farmer of Pilham Samuel TROOP, farm servant, charge with absconding form his master's service. Committed for 14 days (no further information) Edward HALL, shoemaker, Scotter, charged apprentice Samuel MAY. Jaber PYE assaulted Adam BORLAND, labourer Mr BLADEN Court file - Market Rasen Stephen WOOLLEY & Robert LEE charged with being drunk at Tealby, April 23, 1861 fined 5s & costs. (No further info) Mr J. RAWLINSON, of Market Rasen, bucher find 10s 6d & costs, for obstructing footpath, July 1, 1861. (no further info) Charles HEWITT & William ROBINSON stealing from MR Mr Alfred REAM, chemist Stephen TAYLOR, labourer, of Thoresway finded 1s 6d riding on the shafts horse's back, team being composed of three horses at the time (no further info) Court file - Spilsby William MARSHALL assaulting Henry CROW - horse dippers at Spilsby. Mr BRAKENBURY & Mr B. WALKER A. NORRIS, of Croft, bastardy order against George LILL, of Spalding - paternity admitted - order for 2s per week & ordinary expenses (no further info) Eliza JACKSON, of Wainfleet St Mary stealing from Richard BOOTH William MILLER of Wainfleet All Saints assaulted PC FRANKISH Court files 1861 - Sleaford Levi WALKER, 26, assault Sarah WALKER at Bassingham Henry RICHARDS 31, break and enter William KIRK at Harmston John FLATTERS assaulted PC Henry PROUDLEY, chgd by Super. PEARMAIN at Timberland. fined 1ound 8s costs. (no further info) Court files 1861 - Louth John KERMAN, Tathwell, servant-in-husbandry - stealing F. CHAPLIN, Esq. Stephen BRANT, of Little Carlton, labourer brother James BRANT - willful damage of an apple tree Two scavengers named SMEDLEY and ALLEN - allowed night soil to accumulate in Eve St. (He claimed that some farmers had promised to collect it!!) Ugh! Adlard RAINER, of Alford, convicted for night poaching - committed for one calendar month, (no further info) Alfred DUCY, 12, indecent assault. Mr SHARPLEY Edward TWIGG of Legbourn, farmer convicted finded 2s 6d a& 5s 6d costs for erecting a steam engine within 25 yards of the highway. (no further info) News Diary 1941 Frederick CARTER & Maurice ROWE Boston Aux. Fire Service. Re = German ammo November 2, 1954 1855 School still in use (at Legsby) Mrs E. BLANCHARD, village shop. 1861 Court Files Grantham Joseph WELBOURN, of Welby - killing game Joseph MARTIN Joseph PASK Mr HEALY for the defence. Lucretia BAILEY, servant girl - stealing Mr Thomas HOYES, of Allington. George DIXON, farm servant - fighting Mr Edward MINNITT, of Caythorpe G.SMITH, drover of London - stealing Mr BOYLL, Angel Hotel, Grantham Railway. Joseph DRING, abt 20, - shooting Mr ANDREWS, farmer. Long Bennington Court files - Sleaford Mrs HARDCASTLE - begging at the shop of Mr W. SHEPHERD, printer.Case = dismissed on promising not to offend again. (no further info) Joseph STUBLEY & John GILBERT illeg. fishing James COTTAM & T. LEACH LANT stealing oak timber at Branston J. PRONGER Today are more Court Files 1861 William JONES, 17, interrupted the vicar of the parish of St Martin R. CARLINE esq., Mr LEVERSEDGE, parish clerk Detective LILBURN Mark WALSTER, furniture broker - obscene language John REAR, mgr chimney sweep a young married female named LAMB Thomas WEST, paralysed cripple, from Barton-upon Humber, breaking shop window Mrs AKRILL, confectioner William Henry UPTON, George ELSOM, (deaf & dumb) William GRETTON & William MAXTED, all under 15, stealing eggs from William RUDGARD esq farmer, of Nettleham PC ABBOTT Martin Mann alias MCMANUS, plumber & glazier - picked pocket of wife of Robert TURNER. George CLARKE, shoemaker employed by Mr WARE of Grantham St., stealing from Donald McDONALD, detective Eliza PONSON, 13, stealing master = Mr William ANDREW keeper of the Seven Stars refreshment rooms & grocer PC HOCKNEY Feb. 17 1975 - Legend of the Death Curse Cooking Pot John MORTON, East Halton businessman Rev. BOB KENYON, Local minister 35 years before (c 1940) Charles ATKIN, 6 year old killed by haywagon John ATKIN, brother, now 54 (in 1975) Mr Alfred DARWOOD of Ucelby. August 26, 1987. Executed reburied in secret? no names incl. 25 exec. convicts exhumed, incls 1 woman. Echo, Sept, 1951 "Ghosts may walk with hall goes" Aswarby Hall 'pulled down'. Nov. 15, 1967. "Now it's no longer Smelly Skelly" Miss Lillian Hall (81) opened sewerage scheme Court file 1861 Boston Arthur DIX, PC, drunk Super. WAGHOEN, Sergeant DIXEY Joseph WARD, PC drunk Joseph ANDREWS, Pc drunk Joseph DARLEY, 13, stealing Mr J.S. SNEATH, of the Lincolnshire Herald, Sergean ABBLEWHITE Andrew HUNT, nail maker, drunk & disorderly PC GLOVER Mr W.H. RITCHING, farmer, Swineshead Martha NEEDHAM, his servant - stealing PC BATES Mr YORK, for the defendant Overton WATSON & Benjamin REDSHAW, of Kirton - poaching William SHARP, ag serv. disobeying his master Mr J. C. DOWES of Bennington Court files 1861 - Boston Jack DYAN, labourer - sleeping in a pigstye Rev. J. HOLMES William FOSTER, labourer - father of illig. child Mary Ann THURLBY Ann GRAVES & Charlotte PEARSON, of Kirton - stealing portion of a dead fence William DICKINSON Joe BROWN, nut hawker Mr LEWIS, toll keeper Skirbeck Qtr.gate Elizabeth DAYBALL, servant - stealing soap, tea etc. Peniston WARD, Frampton Fen, shopkeeper Matilda HEADLAM, drunk & disorderley PC DRURY Joseph WELBURY, of Butterwick, allowed a pool of water to be a nuisance Court files, Horncastle Robert MOODY assault Barny McCARTY, labourer John DONELLY, farmer of Revesby depasturing a road John TRAFFORD of Goulceby, cordwainer deserted family John Horton, of Horncastle drunk & exposing himself. There is an article from the Echo May 1, 1895, headed "City's last match on John O'Gaunt's' the two teams were Lincoln City 2 v Gainsboro' 0. Unfortunately no christian names are incl, but here are the surnames. Lincoln Gainsboro' GRIFFITHS goal HOWLETT * McFARLANE right back BAILEY * SIMPSON left back POMFREY METTAM right half COULSTON RICHARDSON centre half KAY SHAW * left half MUNRO FRETTTINGHAM * outside right SHIPLEY DUCKWORTH * inside right RABY * LEES * centres SCOTT * FLEWITT * inside left ABLE GLADDING outside left W.WARD * * indicates the individual is mentioned in the article. Echo, June 26, 1894 'Boston Town FC to be revived' (unf. no christian names) Names mentioned:- GRESHAM, JEFFRIES, LANGLEY, DISBROWNE, BONTOFT (dec'd), JULIAN, T. ALLEN, GARNHAM (Grimsby), TURNER (Horncastle), CHAMBERLAIN (Grantham) H. SMITH (hon. sec) Mr Henry OLSTER chosen as captain. This ends the 2nd edition ----------------------------------------- Articles published in special edition "Lincolnshire in the News" March, 1999. Edition 3 of Lincolnshire in the News. 27 July 1854. 'Escape from Lincoln Castle' Joseph RALPH, c 30 years old - to be transported (includes full personal description) Advertisment May 1, 1855 J. FOXLEY, Pleasure Gardens, Vauxhall, Boston. Advertisment April 11 - May 1854 R. H. JACKSON, 12 Melville St., Lincoln. Dyer, scourer & french cleaner. Great sketch of the business premises of Edward Ralph COUSANS cnr St. Benedict's Sq & High St, Lincoln (c1850's?) June 2, 1906 Photo of shop & staff at G.H. CLARKES's shop, Sleaford. March 9, 1858 "Murder will out" in 1830/31 Mr PEARSON, shoemaker of the 'fenny village' of Aubourn, shot & badly wounded by a man named KING (who was transported) In 1832 he disappeared after visiting Bassingham Public House. In 1858 skeleton found in River Brant. News Diary - very short articles 1854 - 965 private schools in Lincolnshire (no futher details, but I admit be being surprised at the number) 1855 - April 17- Frederick COOKE ' Mayor of Boston', layed foundation stone 1856 - Mr J, SHARPE - Fire in the Granery at Bardney Hall 1857 - Mr John WALMSLEY - Complaint against him for boiling bones and offal 1859 Charles EVANS (mariner) came to Lincoln to vist his parents where he 'died form violence committed by person/s unknown.' 1860 Edward WILSON, escaped from Grantham Prison. Mr MUNKS, warder, forgot to lock cell. PC HUNTER Historical Story - The Battle of Sobraon 1846, names Major F.C. LLoyd (living 1886) 1772 - Elizabeth ELSOM, burned at the stake for murder April 1747 - Mary JOHNSON (same offence) 1618/19 Margaret & Phillippa FLOWER for witchcraft. Mother Joan FLOWER originally printed Gazette 17, 1886 repeated May 19, 1888 & now March 1999 this paper holds several stories of William MARWOOD 54 year old cobbler of Horncastle. Lincoln's own executioner Feb. 10, 1857 'Horrible outrage' Eliza TAIT, servant girl with Mr Robert MARTIN, of Hundle House, Coningsby John GRAVES & Thomas DAFT Story with sketch of the distribution of the Victoria Cross Advertisment CRAPS & MAY - 195 &196 High St., Lincoln Advertisments Mar 27, 1880. James USHER & Co., selling silver items Aug 3. 1878. Mr James PENNEY surgeon-dentist 39 Silver St Lincoln in Gainsborough at Mr CURTIS's plumber Market Place in Horncastle at Mr ELMETT's, chemist, Bull Ring. Aug 24, 1878. F. J. CLARKE, chemist, Lincoln - surgical goodes etc. History of the Lincoln Gazette (long article some similarity to previous listed items. mentions John Ellett BROGDEN & his fa Mr T.J.N. BROGDEN Nov 2 1861, a really quite incredible account of the life of William COLE, born c1810 Coningsby. Sentenced to death at the Lincoln Assize Court for armed burglary at Coningsby in 1833. Mother dec c1820, father a tailor dec'd c 1828. Sister Ann COLE married a man named MOORE of Hull. Also mentions Miss CUTHBERT, shopkeeper, Coningsby. Cole & a man named SLACK who lived at Tumby Woodside - broke in premises of Squire BURCHAM. Mr NORTH constable, Death sent. commuted to transportation - sent aboard the 'Fairlee' to Port Jackson The article then follows his life for the next 30 odd years - thu Aust to the USA & back to Lincoln. Also includes a photo of the Lincoln Assize Court which the newspaper has for sale Ref. CL 11487. July 19, 1861 Letter writtne by an English soldier present in China during the action in which the English, French and Imperialist Chinese were engaged against the Toapings. Truly gruesome. July 4. 1863. Samuel & William GARNER charged with destroying the toll-gate at Wigtoft. 1863, Shocking accident at cake mill of Mr SIMMONDS, South End, Boston. Mrs. WRIGHT, widow. daughter Maria WRIGHT, aged 24, died Sept. 23. 1867 Mary BRATLEY of Cherry Halt, Vauxhall Rd., Boston gave birth PC LARNER, attended - parents disowned. April 15, 1893. Boston Quarter session - Thomas COOPER (40) labourer, 12 mths hard labour for harming the daughter of Mary GASKELL - (I think he was let off lightly!) News diary - (small articles) 1872 - Charles 'Shanky' WALKER, 50 years, poacher died in prison. 1974 Edward KELWAY, 13, died when struck by train near Spa Level crossing 1879 Supertd. VEITCH found Emma SMITH, 47, of Gainsborough tied to chair. Frederick & Thomas SMITH charged neglect of sister. Feb. 4, 1888 Tower & spire added to St Swithin's Church by donations from Mr Alfred SHUTTLEWORTH & Mr N. CLAYTON father Late Mr Joseph SHUTTLEWORTH father Mr A. SHUTTLEWORTH Mr James FOWLER of Louth (architect) Aug 23, 1890 Charley BALLARD - had his nose severed Dr S. M. KELLEY 'put it back' Apr 28, 1888 Destruction of Grantham Theatre Royal by fire Mr W. R. COGAN lives on premises 1890 - shocking accident at glue works of Mrssrs. B. CANNON & Co., Jane BEAR (23) employee 1891 Mr Joseph RUSTON, high sheriff, laid foundation stone children's war at County Hospital. Builders William WRIGHT & sons, W. WATKINS, architect 1893 Henry Edward RUMBOLD, hanged Lincoln Prison for the murder of Harriet RUSHBY at Grimsby. Advert. Nov 30 1895 Shop Assistant Union - Local secretary J.H. PEACOCK, 49 Alfred St., Lincoln. News diary Aug. 1.1891 'Execution of the Lincoln Murderer' Arthur SPENCER, 22, butcher murdered Mary Ann GARNER, widow, at Lincoln Mr WEST, butcher, Waterside South Rev. H.H. ADCOCK Rev Mr. GUTHRIC James BERRY, executioner. Second tragedy for Garner family - 3 years later Lightning stirke at the home of Mr Benjamin GOODWiN of Bassingham Arthur GARNER, son of Mary Ann Garner, died instantly 1894 - fire in premises of Mr Edward EVISON, poulterer of 348 High St., Linc 1895 - Mr & Mrs WRIGHT, parents of Elizabeth WRIGHT (prev. reported as murderer of her young son) thanked Echo for helping save her from the gallows. 23.3.1895 City of Lincoln Public Library. Librarian - Mr Henry BOND, Mr G.H. SHAW of High St supplied stands & bookases Messrs SKRILL, RUDDOCK & KEYWORTH (no christian names given!) Col. SEELY, fa of Member for Linc. contributed for books Ald PAGE, chairman Mr SILLS, recorder News diary 1896 George MITCHELL, tailor & wife ADA of 89 Foster St ill treating his kids Mary 12, George 10, Elsie, 9, Lillie 5. Maud NORTON, 13 or 7 Arboretum Ave Elizabeth LEONARD of 44 Bridge St., 1898 Chief Constable Mr MANSELL appt. May 24 1869. Horncastles Board of Guardians congrats. Mr & Mrs W. BERRIDGE 30 years working at Workhouse 1st Master & Matron were Mr & Mrs J. HOLMES. 1900 Super J.W.D. WYSE chief const. of Boston left his wife & 3 kids behind 2 great sketches of from early Lincoln Eastern view of High Bridge from a print dated 1846 High Bridge from the sout-west from a print dated 1841. 1901 3 Pilots missing Boston. Thomas SHEPHERD of Freisont, Low Rd., George TAYLOR DAWSON of Tunnard St. Thomas FLINN of Horncastle Rd. 1905 Thomas WARR, master of Gainsboro' workhouse since 1888 brough action against May Jane CROFT, cook, for slander 1906 Walter HARRIS, 37, of Princess St., Lincoln suicide after attempting to murder wife (6 kids) Oct 1869 George JONES, 19, templet maker died. inquest by Mr S. LOWE coroner, at Lock Tavern. March 1901 Alexandra Hospital, Woodhall Spa, 1811 - Mr John PARKINSON 1850's - Mr T. HOTCHKIN built hotel & bath house Rector of Blankney Rev. J.O. STEPHENS April 1906. Concealment of birth at Donington. Rose Ellen WARING (30) Cook, Park House, Witness Emma Elizabeth FORVAGUE, housemaid Philip TRACEY, coachman ELIZA CARTER Insp. CAVY Dr WHITE of Swineshead. March 1910. Death of Mr John Thomas TWEED oldest town clerk in England. of 5 Pottergate, born London 1823. Mr COOK - local solicitor Richard MASON, town clerk from 1826 to 1855 John Thomas married Miss GREGORIE, dau of London Solicitor. Apr. 1905 Volunteer movement bows out. Started 1859 in response to Napoleon's anticipated invasion. Mr Joseph SHUTTLEWORTH Maj. AMCOTTS - 1st commander Cap. A. TROLLOPE incls discription of the uniform drill instructor - Sgt. Maj. SMITH Mr F.M. WARD - his generosity enable band to be established Mr N. CLAYTN Lieut. T.L.D. DICKINSON Lieut. DOVE April 1911 Military Funeral Lincoln R.W. WARD on of Col. J.S. RUSTON's South African Co. of Volunteers & of the Lincoln Territorials. Capt. G.R. SILLS Bandmaster F. GEORGE Canon W. HICKS Linconshire VC Heroes. Cpl James UPTON - his sister Mrs MANN of Ruston's Lodge, Witham Bank Act. Cpl Charles SHARPE, died 1963 aged 73 Lance Cpl. KEYWORTH Sgt Harold JACKSON 25, KIA 1918, born Kirton (had worked for Messrs TUNNARD Bros, farmers) 4 serving bros -1 recd DCM - 2 cousins Sgt. WILSON & Pt. L FAULKNER (both KIA) sister Mrs Brown RYALL of Notts. recd letter from Lt Col,. G. East KING, East Yks. Reg. article also mentions Coun. A.W.FOSTER & Ald. W. DENNIS JP, chairman of Kirton Parish Council full accounts of deeds performed to win medals & includes pictures 1915-1918. Advertisment. In 1918 Frederck THOMPSON was selling ex Autralian Field Army Boots. named business "The Australian Boot Store" incls small photo of Jessie THOMPSON (Fred's wife) daughter Vera & Bruce, the dog. News diary 1911 - Mr Arthur PRIESTLY MP for Grantham recd knighthood 1912 The old bank of Messrs PEACOCK, WILSON & Co, sleaford acquired by Lloyds Bank 1927 Total Eclipse vied from Giggleswick. 1921/22 Long article on the Rushton & Hornsby car - includes photos Real Crime Stories - Nov 1907. William HOCKNEY retired after 32 years service, native of Tealby. remembering cases Henry STEBBINGS , robber, set sail to NZ, with Hockney on heels, taken and brought back to Lincoln where he rec'd a five year penal sentence. 1926 - Lincoln's Ghost - Cannon St., residents mystified Echo reporter Mr William SANDERSON & Mr Thomas BETTS Court File 1861 Lincoln George MATKIN 16, hawking Detect. Officer LILBURN Charles FROST of the Peacock beer house, Wragby Rd. refused to admit PC ROBERTS after hours George & Martha GRAY tramping hat cleaners - drunk & abuse Police Sgt HOCKNEY Mary GREEN charwoman - stealing from Mr Edward SANDALL, saddler Mrs ANDREWS, Seven Stars public house Joseph BESCOBY, 10 & Thomas FOX 8, stealing 'an old bag & slop' (ughhhh!) from Mr William MANSFORD, an old man Mr NEWBOLD, marine storekeeper John WALKER, stealing potatoes from Mr SMITH of London Elizabeth PALKER, drunk & riotous PC HOLLOWAY Charles BAILHAM convicted of having attempted to rescue a disorderly prostitute (Elizabeth Parker) from PC Holloway George PILSWORTH, Alfred ROCTOGEN, George WILKINSON & William GREFTON, boys - gambling by playing 'pitch and toss' ----------------------------------------- Taken from Ed 3, Lincolnshire in the News - special editions Lincolnshre Times, Lincoln Gazette & Lincolnshire Echo - published March, 1999 Court files 1861 Horncastle Charles SLIGHT, 16, West Ashby - absconded James WESTOBY, farmer of Hagworthingham John WAIT, alias JOHNSON -indecent conduct Mr FOX, stationmaster (Woodhall Station?) Thomas EVISON of Louth, pig jobber, cruelty to horse Mr CLARK, vet surgeon Supt. McINTOSH (case dismissed) Court files - Market Rasen John Bland HERRING, married farmer of Usselby indecent assault Hephzebah BRACKENBURY, domestic servant employed by Mr H. WINTER, Lifeguards beerhouse Osgodby for the defendant - Messrs HEBB & TWEED of Lincoln George Walter BILTON, apprentice assault Harriet MARSHALL, 4. William LIMON of Tealby - threatening language Elizabeth KITCHEN Charles BROWNLOW, stealing Johnathan DIMBLEBY, both bricklayers of Market Rasen. H. O'HARA, Market Rasen labourer - obstruction Thomas SCOTHERN apprentice - trespass Mr TOWLE wheelwright Thompson Parks gamekeeter to G.T. D'Eyncourt esq William RICKWARD butcher Legsby assault PC MORRITT Joshua HARRISON builder and farmer of Market Rasen Thomas LAKIN, labourer (not paid his wages) Court files 1866. Spilsby Ishmael KYME of Welton - poaching George GRAVES Edward SHARPE, of Butterwick Fen, indecent assault Rebecca DAY Mary Ann MITCHELL, 15, stealing Miss TURNER W. MAWER, farmer Stickney - straying stock Mary Ann HILL, 17, stealing W.COUPLAND, Wainfleet Court file 1866 Sleaford Susannah BELL, stealing Mary COOPER - Little Hale William DRAPER, George DRAPER, Henry ATKIN - stealing John SINGLETON John BURRELL indecent assault Mary GREEN at Hale William DRAPER absconded George CHAMBERLAIN Walter BREVITT, John DIXON, John MITCHELL, H. BULL, Robert BENSTEAD, David CONNELL, Alfred PEARCE & Richard CLAY - wilfully breaking windows William LAZYMAN absconded William CROPLEY Wilsford Joseph CODLING was charged by W. ALLEN with stealing a rabbit trap. Committed for 14 days (not further info this entry) Court file 1866 Louth Catherine CAREY - stealing Susannah HILL, wife of coal porter, Walkergate Mr SUDBURY, pawnbroker Mrs DAWSON of Eastgate PC WILKINSON Thomas BROWN - drunk & disgraceful actions PC PLASKET William MONCASTER breaking bottles of sweets Henry HALL, confectioner, Watergate Henry WHITELAM Sarah Ann HORSEWOOD, prostitute PC BELL Court files 1866 Gainsborough William THOMPSON - begging Sgt. WRIGHT John HURD, of Springthorpe William SMITH, from Hull & George WILLIAMS, tramps, stealing George WRIGHT of Birkenhead, a tramp Supt. WYNNE ----------------------------------------- This file last updated: 8-June-2007