Colonial and Foreign Inquiries from the Ledger of Missing Relatives
A lengthy roll of inquiries from readers seeking relatives and former acquaintances abroad and in colonies. Messages mention missing spouses parents siblings and other kin in places such as Dublin Bristol Adelaide Cape Town Durban Portsea Hull Manchester and Sydney with responses from various correspondents and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsk
Russia
Nora
McNary
Jon McNam
Ater Bridget
Dublin
H. Connor
Kent
Yorkshire
Willamm Stoges
Ontario
Annie
Manchester
William Huntly
John Hurley
Bristol
William
James Huestos
Scotland
Robert
London
Hamer
Fassy Gascoyne
Hull
E. Gascoyne
Ernest and
Stoney Gillmore
E. London
David
G. Africa
Margaret Stallard
N. London
Mr. Waters
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
James Tunara
N.W. London
G. Bree
Mr. Burr
Newhaven
Benjamin Atkinson
W. Rahm
Hendon
Henry Crirr
Adelaide
S. Australia
Maury
Haitfax
Adelaide Evening Journal
South Africa
Mrew
Essex
Urece
Durban
Wordsworth
Blake, and Co
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Charles
AnuiHus Dunn
Australia
Maria
Leeds
Samuel Dunn
N. Sydney
Silvanus Dunn
Der
Bank auditor’s bankruptcy annulled leaves creditors paid
Joseph Drake Rogers, auditor at Dumbell’s bank, had his imprisonment for complicity in false balance sheets followed by bankruptcy annulled at Douglas Wisconsin. His estate paid creditors 20 shillings per pound with 4 percent interest and all costs, leaving about 1600 pounds to Rogers. The bank’s affairs show assets previously valued at 9452 pounds. Widespread newspaper insert also notes a chaotic “WANTED A WIFE” item with garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Bank &Mounted
Jokes of the Day and Humorous Bits
A collage of light humor from Punch and other papers, including groan worthy quips about golf links, the China expert, and a detective secretary tale. It features sketches about misses, a Christmas number, and social scenes from Melbourne papers.
Pure Butter Committee Report on Adulteration Standards
The Departmental Committee report on butter purity suggests a standard based on deficiencies in natural fat constituents to flag adulterated butter. It recommends the Reichert-VWolthy analysis method, the compulsory use of 10 percent sesame oil in margarine, and international cooperation to enforce regulations under the Sale of Foods and Drugs Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture and Other Industries and Technical Instruction For
Ireland
Public Health Weekly Death Rates in 76 English Towns
Registrar General figures show an annual death rate of 18.6 per 1000 across 76 towns for the week ending December 5. London and other major towns report varied per 1000 rates, with notable highs in Birmingham North and Liverpool region, while measles and other causes accounted for several deaths. total London births 2,460 and deaths 1,578, with overall weekly death rate up to 17.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
London
Croydon
Willesden
Hornsey
Tottenham
West Ham
East Ham
Leyton
Walthamstow
Hastings
Brighton
Portsmouth
Bournemouth
Southampton
Reading
Northampton
Ipswich
Great Yarmouth
Norwich
Plymouth
Devonport
Bristol
Hanley
Burton-on-Trent
Wolverhampton
Walsall
Handsworth
West Bromwich
Birmingham
Kings Norton
Smethwick
Aston Manor
Coventry
Leicester
Grimsby
Nottingham
Derby
Stockport
Birkenhead
Wallasey
Liverpool
Bootle
St. Helens
Wigan
Warrington
Bolton
Bury
Manchester
Salford
Oldham
Rochdale
Burnley
Blackburn
Preston
Barrow-in- Furness
Huddersfield
Halifax
Bradford
Leeds
Sheffield
Rotherham
York
Hull
Middlesbrough
Stockton-on-ees
West Hartlepool
Sunderland
South Shields
Gateshead
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Tynemouth
Newport
Mon
Cardiff
Rhondda
Merthyr Tydfil
Swansea
Greater London
Biinburgh
Glasgow
Dublin
Belfast
Lord Ivearh Gift to Dublin Hospitals
His donation of 50,000 to Dublin hospitals in honor of the monarchs visit has been apportioned with cheques to be issued before Christmas. The committee’s recommendations were approved by the King, and some hospitals gain more than two thousand percent in grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ivenan
Dusit
Lord Ivearh
Dublin
Ireland
Will of Sir J B Maple Reveals Large Legacies and Trusts
Sir J B Maple's will provides his wife 10000l and an annuity of 20000l or upon remarriage 10000l a year. 20000l goes to charities on her death. Executors may complete University College Hospital rebuilding up to 200000l. Numerous specific bequests are listed to staff relatives and companions. Residue placed in trust for Baroness von Eckhardstein with five year income provisions and residence conditions in the UK. husband to receive 250l quarterly for life under set terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Maple
St. Albans
Harpenden
University College Hospital
John
J. T. Lucas
F. Cosin
Bird
A. Waugh
T. Castle
G. Morrison
A. Barrow
E. Gape
W. Waugh
Clara
Wharton
Emily Taylor
Annie Colman
Baroness von Eckhardstein
Mills
Lady Maple
United Kingdom
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Lloyd’s News
William P&rcy
Mr. Harmond
India
Bob
George
Laura White
Alfred Miles
Chelsea
Albert Odell
Albert-strest
Bedford
Attwood
Pegais Hawkins
Sands Eand
Iulham
Biter Suenaks
Basvin
Hifzam KR
Broken Hill
Emma
Hares
Joseph
Navy
Robert Aska, Kbeice
Alfred
King’s Royal Rifles
Jett Wynberg
Capetown
Fatheraska
Burford
Surbiton
San Francisco
Sarah Inquires
Ceter
Ambrose
Altrincham
Cheshire
Cockrane
William FE
Chicago
Drummond
Thomas
Ellen
Mary
Eaton
Frederick
Madras
Farmborough
Mauk A
Wisbech
Cambs
Fisher
Albert
Clerkenwell Road
Daughtersask
Fowkes
Redditch
Worcestershire
Eliza Inquirea
Queenstec
Auckland
N.Z
Ferguson
Nelly
Gardland
Queenstown
Ann
Gehebett
Joseph S
Ayn- Pio
Lavinia
Goo Fury
John S
Tolgood’s
Regent-street
Hillen-road
Halloway
Hadden
Gertie
Forent-gate
Barein
James
Mother
Bisterask
Harwoop
Rostwa
Bethnal-green
Her
Hill
Windsor-road
West Nor- Wood
Elizabeth
Hopkins
Jack
Tiverton
Montreal
Nellie Morris
Bert
Eliza Ask
Paget
California
John W
Colehill
Porcester
Brisbane
San Percy Quires
Pierpoint
Joan
W. Australia
Fremantle
W.A
Samus
Lowman
Precy E
Bulford Camp
Salisbury
Purcell
Tilbury Dock
Melbourne
Raymawn
F. J
Edward
Iliam
Payrock Hall
Gravesend
Rosa
Keenansville
Werning
Ares
Ricakpo
Eore
Tyrrell
William Davis
Rowley
Pager
Hadley
Rush
Sawyer
Dorchester Street
South Huston
Mass
Ard
Mary A. Joiner
Tisbane
Merivale-street
Simmonds
Henry
Whitechapel
Bethnalgreen
Taylor
Sanah
America
Teadway
New York
Zqvard
Canada
Yverpool
Kirkdale
Warden
Joseph H
Sydney
Ant
Worcester
Judy
Hobbler
The
Hydro
Gobbler
Ally Sloper
Ilustratea
Miss White
Miss Black
Mistresa
Hillie
Mr. Jones
Zem
Spinks
Ontick
Hennipeck
Henrietta
Henpeck
Melbourne Weekly Times
Arthur
Sydney Town and Country Journal
Excitrp
Harry
Town and Country Journal
Pure Butter Committee
the Public Health
Paddington Furnishing CO
Warrow Road
Royal Oak Station
Telagrama
Firescreen
Department A
Menis
Comforts
Omer
Shy-Nall Chemical CO
Queen Victoria-street
F.C
London Furnishing Company
Tus
NEW Credit Plan
Suize
Sreciac Ffer Bedstead
H. Foday
Mare ST
Hackney
N.E
Graham-route
Rye-Lanf
Peckham
S.E
King's Road
Hoe ST
Walthamstiow
London-Road
Elephant
A. Thomas
City of
Ron
Carter
J.M.D
I. M. Draper
Dept
Organette Works
P.O
Jadica
Times Watch Company
Mlico-Road
Beigravia
Seleme Easurement
G. Ure and CO
Newgate Street
Miutuss
City of London
Upper Street
Islington
Ondon
A. Davis
Chiswick
Catelogue of
Watchas
Masters, Ltd
High-st
Hye
Pouler and
Clarke
Artiljetz Iune
E.teller& C. Credit Tailoring
Tvhich
Ang Ly Weesenie
E. Teller & CO
Qeeat
London RD
E.teller & C. Ladies Dept Credit
Werekly
Sunenor
Mede Ladinas
Bhion
Dackuts
Simarti
T. Russell and CO
Obeapside, EC
Fen“Cavuew Street
Slondon and Provincial
Furnishing CO
Gerrard
Tottenham Ogourt Broad
Jen éHiburys Ltd
Lombard ST. London
Gla Uenburys FooDs
BACH
Highhorn
Usparstrest
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