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March 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from September 1780

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.

Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol" etc refer to institutions in Norwich.

2 September 1780

2 September 1780. Page 2, column 4

Thursday se'nnight, about four o'clock in the morning, a fire broke out in the dwelling-house of Mr James TAYLOR, at Dilham, which entirely consumed the same, and a tenement adjoining.

On Sunday last died at Thetford, after a tedious and painful illness, Mr Matthew BETTS, fellmonger and breeches-maker, one of the common-council-men of that Corporation.

Tuesday died at Lowestoft, of a fit of apoplexy, Mrs Mary DARKIN, relict of Captain DARKIN, formerly of that place.

Last week died Mrs WOODS, wife of John WOODS, master of the Spread-Eagle inn, Ingatestone, in Essex, one of the proprietors of the Chelmsford stage coach.

Lately died at Ipswich, in an advanced age, Mrs HAYWARD, relict of Mr John HAYWARD, formerly of Stowmarket, in Suffolk.

To be Sold, and entered upon the 10th of October next, a good accustomed Shop, in full Trade, in the Grocery, Woollen, and Linen-drapery; a good House on the Premises for making Candles, with Warehouse and Room sufficient to carry an extensive Trade, and about three Acres and a Half of Land adjacent to the House. It is a very desirable Situation, there being no capital Shop within five Miles of the same. The Proprietor has no other Motive for declining Trade, than an Inclination to retire from all Business, on Account of Ill Health. He returns his sincere Thanks to all his Friends for past Favours, and humbly hopes a Continuance, as he does not intend leaving of Business unless he can sell his Shop, being determined not to lett [sic] it. It is expected the Stock in Trade will be taken by the Purchaser. Further Particulars may be had by applying to the Owner, P. HUMPHREY, South Creake.

2 September 1780. Page 3, column 3

Ipswich, Aug. 1780

Stolen or Strayed, on the 26th, or early on the 27th August, 1780, out of the Pasture of Joseph PANNISE, in the Parish of St Matthew, in Ipswich, Suffolk, joining Bramford Road, a Chestnut Gelding, rising seven Years old, fifteen Hands high, hanging Mane on the off Side; has been nicked and cut, a Hunter's Tail, a few white Spots on his Back, and lately bled on the off Side. If stolen, whoever will secure the Person, on Conviction shall receive Ten Guineas, to be paid by the Treasurer; if strayed all reasonable Charges. Philip DIKES.

Note - the above Horse is supposed to be stolen by William SMITH, born in St Giles's Norwich, has lived at Newmarket in the Character of a Jockey, talks that Country Tongue, is 24 Years of Age, 5 Feet 3 Inches and a Half high, dark Brown Hair, dark Complexion, Grey Eyes, full faced, stout and well made. Had on a Drab-coloured Coat and Waistcoat, a Pair of Fustian Breeches, a large Soldier's Hat, not laced, and finer than usual, has in his Shirt Sleeves two odd Mocoa Stone Silver Buttons, on of which is broke in the Shank. The above SMITH having deserted from a Recruiting Party at Ipswich the same Night the Horse was stolen, and taken a Saddle from his Quarters, gives great Cause of Suspicion. The saddle is a good one, maker's name ADAMS, Ipswich. The Stuffing is taken out behind to ease the Horse's Back.

9 September 1780

9 September 1780. Page 2, column 4

On Thursday Mr John WOODROW, manufacturer, in St George's, was married to Miss SCOTT, in St Andrew's.

On Monday last was married, Mr Benjamin NEAVE, of St Andrew's, Grocer, to Mrs Elizabeth LAUGHTER, of the same parish, relict of the late Mr Joseph LAUGHTER.

On Monday last was married at Heigham, Mr Henry HALL, Miller, at Elmham, to Miss CLARKE, of Worthing.

On Wednesday died Mrs WALMSLEY, wife of Mr WALMSLEY, brazier, in St John's Maddermarket.

A few days since died of mortification, at Woolston Hall, near Chigwell, Essex, George SCOT, Esq., aged 59, the last of an ancient family settled there from the time of Edward the Second.

9 September 1780. Page 3, column 4

To be Sold, and entered upon at Old Michaelmas day next, a very good accustomed Public House, called the Magpie, in Rockland St Peter, in Norfolk, with a Barn, Stable, other convenient Outhouses, and about twelve Acres of good Arable Land thereto adjoining, all now in the Occupation of Mr Thomas NUNN, the Owner. Also, a Tenement, with a Garden adjoining to the other Premises, Part of which are Freehold, and the other Part Copyhold. The Whole have a Right of Commonage on large and extensive Commons lying contiguous thereto. For further Particulars apply to the said Mr NUNN, the Owner, or to Mr Capel BRINGLOE, Attorney at Law, at Hingham.

16 September 1780

16 September 1780. Page 1, column 4

To be Sold immediately, at Oulton, near Aylsham, an exceeding good and new-built Post Windmill, with a Horse Mill and Corn Chambers adjoining, well situated, and in good Trade. Enquire of the present Owner, Jonathan BAXTER, at Oulton aforesaid.

23 September 1780

23 September 1780. Page 1, column 4

Bury St Edmund's, Sept. 20

To be Lett, and entered upon directly, or at any Time before Christmas next, that well accustomed Inn known by the Name of The Castle, eligibly situated for both Markets, and late in the occupation of John APPLETON, deceased. The Stock, Household Furniture, Fixtures, etc to be disposed of at the same Time. For Particulars, enquire of Henry LEECH.

23 September 1780. Page 2, column 2

Tuesday morning a very large seizure was made near Somersham, in Suffolk, by Mr SUTER, some other officers of excise, and six light dragoons, consisting of 74 bags and 2 dollops of tea, 4 ditto of coffee, 13 horses (three or four of which were very much wounded) 19 saddles and 15 bridles. The smugglers were about 25 in number, and had 8 horses killed; a waggon laden with the goods was conducted to the excise office. The smugglers, 'tis supposed, are very much wounded, as the light dragoons fought sword in hand. The officers escaped unhurt, tho' the smugglers fired at them several times. Three of the gang got off with their horses, and not one of them was taken.

Thursday morning, about eight o'clock, a fire broke out at Mr Daniel CURTEAD's in Gimmingham, occasioned by some hemp stalks lying near the copper furnace, in the bake-house, which was consumed, and part of the dwelling-house. By the timely assistance of the neighbours, the fire was got under, by which part of the shop goods and furniture was saved. The loss is not yet ascertained.

23 September 1780. Page 2, column 3

Notice is hereby given, that if any Person, or Person, shall bring to Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies, in Norwich, a Copy of the Register, properly authenticated, of the Marriage of Robert COOKE and Mary SOUTHGATE, which is supposed to have been solemnized in or near Norwich, between the Years 1680 and 1710, such Person, or Persons, shall be handsomely rewarded.

A Robbery

Stolen off the Bleaching Ground of William JAY of Pulham Market, on Tuesday Night the 12th of this Instant September, or early on Wednesday Morning, Two Pieces of Yard-wide Hemp Cloth, Value, 1 shilling 6 pence per Yard, One Piece 24 Yards in length, the other 22 Yards. Whoever will give Information of the Person or Persons who stole the said Cloth, shall on Conviction be handsomely rewarded by me, William JAY.

23 September 1780. Page 3, column 1

Norwich, Sept.20, 1780

Ann FOSTER, late Ann CHAMBERS returns her most sincere Thanks to all her Friends and Customers for their Past Favors, and begs to inform them, and the Public in general, that she is now selling the remaining Part of the Stock in the Millinery Trade, extremely cheap, also to solicit the Continuance of their Favors in the Funeral Branch, as she means to continue that Part of the Business. All Orders directed to her at her Shop, near St Laurence's Church, will be attended to with Gratitude, Diligence and Punctuality.

Walsingham, Sept. 12, 1780

Mary PIGGE presents her most respectful Compliments to the Ladies in Walsingham, and in the Neighbourhood in general, and begs Leave to inform them, she now lives with her sister A. PIGGE, and takes in Clear Starching, Muslin, Gauze, Blond Lace, Thread ditto, and Needle-work, which she will undertake to do in the best Manner, and on the most reasonable Terms. Cleans white Persians, Sarsenets, Silk Stockings, and Gloves, and does up Chintz and Muslin Gowns; proposes to Wash every Monday, and all Favours will be gratefully esteemed, by their most obedient Servant, Mary PIGGE.

To the Ladies, BULL, Hair Dresser, from Vere-street, Cavendish-Square, London, late Francis-street, intends being at Mr FITT's, Whitesmith, St John's Maddermarket, Norwich, for the Sessions Ball, and begs Leave to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that he has with him elegant Flower Caps, from Two Guineas to Five Shillings each; Dress Hats, with Feathers, at the above Prices; Cushions, for Ladies to dress themselves, that are still Lighter, and more Convenient, than any he had yet ever had, with every Article to compleat [sic] a Lady's Head-dress, in the newest Fashion. All Letters and Messages sent to the above Place will be punctually attended to, He also intends being at Swaffham Races, as usual, and may be heard of at Mr BULL's; at Lynn Feast at the Sign of the Black Bull; and Bury Fair, at Mr PERSALL's, in the Cock-Row. Note - An Apprentice wanted, enquire of the Printer.

23 September 1780. Page 4, column 1

Tuesday died at Bury, where he was taken ill on his return from London, Mr William COLLS, a considerable miller at North Walsham.

This week died at Yarmouth, Mr William PALGRAVE, merchant.

On Saturday last died at Starston, in Suffolk, in the 83rd year of her age, Mrs GOOCH, of that place.

Tuesday died near Ely, in Cambridgeshire, Mrs Sophy JOHNSON, aged 103.

On Tuesday evening died, in the 61st year of his age, Mr Henry TRULL, of Shottisham, formerly a considerable grocer, and many years one of the common-council of Mancroft ward, in this city.

Tuesday died Mr GIRLING, master of the Green Dragon ale-house, in the Cockey-lane. He was the last person that polled (the day before) for Sir HARBORD and Mr WINDHAM [elections had just been held.]

30 September 1780

30 September 1780. Page 1, column 4

Whereas many Swans have been taken off the Upper River, between Norwich and Fakenham, this Season, whoever will give Information against such Offenders, so as they may be brought to Justice, shall receive on Conviction Five Guineas of Charles STARKEY, Servant to the Lord Bishop of Norwich.--This is agreed on by all the Swanners.
Sept. 24, 1780.

30 September 1780. Page 2, column 2

Last Saturday Capt. Henry GOOCH, of Yarmouth, was married to Miss Elizabeth COOPER, of that place.

On Wednesday was married at All Saints church, in this city, Mr ATKINSON, of Thorpe, near Huddersfield, in Yorkshire, to Mrs COOPER, relict of the late Robert COOPER, surgeon in this city.

Last week died in the precinct of the cathedral, Mrs CHASE, in the 70th year of her age, she was universally respected by her friends, and her loss will be severely felt by her offsprings. [sic]

30 September 1780. Page 2, column 3

A Respectable Clergyman, in an healthy Situation, advanced in Years, and a private Station, proposes for an Amusement, to take four private Pupils. -- He has two already. -- His Terms are sixty Guineas a Year, and does not wash - but a Person in the place is provided for that purpose. A particular Regard is had to the Improvement in Morals, as well as Literature, of his Pupils. Enquire of Mr Martin BOOTH, Bookseller, Norwich, who will satisfy any one disposed to treat. He will take no more than four - nor taken any one but what are well recommended and well disposed.

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.