has been made, by which Letters to the north and south can now be posted,
without extra charge, till eight o’clock, p.m.; and, with an extra stamp,
till half-past eight.—Money Orders can be obtained till 5, p.m.; and
Letters registered till 7, p.m.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE UNITED KINGDOM TEMPERANCE
AND
GENERAL PROVIDENT INSTITUTION,
FOR THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE OF LIVES, &c.,
1, Adelaide Place, London Bridge, London.
ESTABLISHED 1840.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, 125,000.
This flourishing Institution has just completed its financial year,
within which it has accepted One Thousand Eight Hundred Proposals for
Assurances, covering considerably more than a Quarter of a Million
Sterling. It has issued 4,640 Policies, making, since its commencement,
an aggregate of more than TEN THOUSAND. Its present income is above
£45,000 per annum. It has paid in claims, chiefly to the Widows and
Orphans of its members, £36,000.
The Temperance and General Sections are kept separate, the members of
each participating in the Profits of their respective Sections. The
Office transacts every description of Life Assurance.
W. R. BAKER, RESIDENT DIRECTOR.
JOHN WINDSOR, AGENT FOR OSWESTRY.
Of whom Prospectuses &c. may be obtained.
* * * * *
MR. JAMES EDISBURY,
Auctioneer, Sworn Appraiser, Accountant,
AND
GENERAL VALUER,
Wrexham.
*** All Sale Accounts immediately settled.—Valuations for the Probate of
Wills and Administrations faithfully and promptly attended to.
* * * * *
GEORGE LEWIS,
Printer, Bookseller, Stationer, Bookbinder,
MACHINE RULER, & NEWS AGENT,
LEG STREET, OSWESTRY.
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G. L. has constantly on hand a well-selected Stock of
DAY BOOKS, JOURNALS, LEDGERS,
And every description of ACCOUNT BOOKS.
* * * * *
Bibles, Prayers, and Church Services,
In the most elegant Bindings.
* * * * *
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
ON THE LOWEST TERMS.
* * * * *
A GREAT VARIETY OF CHEAP MUSIC,
FINE ART, SCRIPTURAL, & OTHER ENGRAVINGS,
At very reduced prices.
* * * * *
Magazines, Reviews, and all New Works, supplied punctually on the Day of
Publication.
* * * * *
Foreign and British Wines and Spirits,
LONDON AND DUBLIN PORTER,
AND
MILD AND BITTER ALES,
From the first Breweries in England.
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JOSEPH JONES.
Being anxious to afford his friends and all respectable private families
who may be kind enough to patronize him, an opportunity of having their
requirements supplied upon the very best terms, begs to state that they
may always rely upon an excellent Stock of all the above-mentioned of the
most superior quality to select from, and which will be delivered without
the least delay after being ordered.
_Cross Street_, _Oswestry_, _October_, 1855.
* * * * *
ROBERT ROBERTS,
Gas Proprietor, Hydraulic Engineer,
PLUMBER, GLAZIER, GAS-FITTER, &c.,
Begs to return his most grateful thanks to his numerous friends and
patrons for the very liberal support he has received the last half
century, and begs to inform them and the Public generally, that he still
continues the above business in all its branches as heretofore, and hopes
to merit a share of their continued support.
He has now on hand every requisite in the PLUMBING, GLAZING, and
GAS-FITTING line. Also a large assortment of first-rate Gas-fittings, of
elegant designs, in glass. Bronze and Lacquered work, from which may be
selected, patterns suited to every requirement of the palace or the
cottage.
_Brook Street_, _Oswestry_, _October_, 1855.
* * * * *
WILLIAM CORNEY,
Wholesale Dealer in Foreign and British
Wines and Spirits,
MANUFACTURER OF
Soda Water, Lemonade, & Ginger Beer,
Families and the trade supplied with
WINES IN ANY QUANTITIES TO SUIT PURCHASERS.
_Either in Cask or Bottle_.
FRENCH BRANDY, GIN, RUM, WHISKEY, HOLLANDS,
And all other Spirits, in quantities of two gallons and upwards.
Parties purchasing as above will reap a decided advantage, both in
quality and price, and a trial is most respectfully solicited. W. C. has
constantly on hand at his CONFECTIONARY ESTABLISHMENT, a general
assortment of plain and ornamented Bride, Plum, Seed, Almond and other
Cakes, in great variety, and of the best quality.
FUNERAL ORDERS EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
Haylock’s Arrowroot Biscuits, British Wines, Pickles, Sauces,
Raspberry Vinegar, &c., &c.
WINE AND SPIRIT STORES, SMITHFIELD ROAD.
CONFECTIONARY ESTABLISHMENT, CROSS-STREET.
_Oswestry_, 1855.
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William Williams,
1, KING ALFRED’S PLACE,
Near Bingley, Hall, Broad-Street, Birmingham,
MANUFACTURER OF
IMPROVED BLINDS FOR SHOP FRONTS,
SPRING ROLLERS, from 1 to 5in. diameter,
NEW ROLLER FURNITURE,
ON AN IMPROVED PRINCIPLE, ALL SIZES,
Rollers and Iron Work for Bonnet Blinds,
VENETIAN BLIND FURNITURE,
_Cornice Poles_, _with Rings_,
BLINDS FOR GREEN-HOUSES, SKY-LIGHTS, ETC.,
MAPS MOUNTED ON SPRING ROLLERS,
In Boxes, and every other description of
BLIND FURNITURE & FITTINGS.
* * * * *
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1803.
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J. EDISBURY, & CO.,
(LATE RATCLIFFES)
Wholesale and Retail Tea Dealers,
Family Grocers,
CHEESE FACTORS, &C.,
TOWN HILL, OPPOSITE THE TOWN HALL,
WREXHAM.
* * * * *
SALOP FIRE OFFICE,
SHREWSBURY.
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ESTABLISHED 1780.
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TRUSTEES:
The Rt. Hon. the Viscount Hill, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Salop.
Robert Burton, Esq. | George Pritchard, Esq.
DIRECTORS:
Jonathon Scarth, Esq. J. J. Peele, Esq.
W. W. How, Esq. W. H. Perry, Esq.
R. Jones, Croxon, Esq. Timotheus Burd, Esq.
Charles Wilding, Esq. William Cooper, Esq.
John Hazledine, Esq.
SECRETARY—Mr. Edward B. Tipton.
The advantages offered to Insurers are equal to those of similar
Institutions, and a large PAID-UP Capital, together with the individual
and unlimited responsibility of the Shareholders is available at all
times to meet the Company’s engagements.
THE RATES OF PREMIUM:
Common Risks 1s. 6d. percent.
Hazardous ditto 2s. 6d. ,,
FARMING STOCK:
Premium only (being free from Duty) 2s. percent.
Persons insuring for Seven Years, BY ONE PAYMENT, will be allowed One
Year’s Premium and Duty. No expense is incurred in removing Policies
from other Offices.
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AGENTS:
OSWESTRY Mr. G. LEWIS, Stamp Office.
Ellesmere Messrs. Cooley and Son.
Whitchurch Mr. R. M. Angior.
Wem Mr. Josiah Franklin.
Chester Mr. Henry Lewis.
Wrexham Mr. John Bury.
Dolgelley Mr. William Jones.
Corwen W. B. Williams, Esq.
Llanidloes Mr. William Jerman, Jun.
Newtown Messrs. Woosnam & Lloyd.
Welchpool Thomas Bowen, Esq.
* * * * *
S. HOWARD COOMBES,
BOOT MANUFACTURER,
CROSS STREET, OSWESTRY.
AGENT TO THE TEMPERANCE PERMANENT LAND & BUILDING SOCIETY.
* * * * *
JOHN WINDSOR,
Agricultural Implement Manufacturer,
Begs to call Public attention to his
STOCK OF IMPLEMENTS,
CONSISTING OF
PATENT PLOUGHS AND HARROWS,
CAMBRIDGES & PLAIN LAND ROLLERS,
SCARRIFIERS,
Corn, Manure, Turnip, & Clover Seed Drills,
With the latest improvements.
STEAM ENGINES,
(PORTABLE OR FIXTURE,)
PATENT THRASHING MACHINES,
Of the most approved makes;
WINNOWING MACHINES,
AND
CHAFF-CUTTERS OF VARIOUS KINDS.
Wire-work of every kind executed on the shortest notice.
* * * * *
_N.B._—_Agent for Milners’ Fire-resisting and Thief-proof Safes_.
* * * * *
EDWARD WYNNE THOMAS,
Linen and Woollen Draper, Silk Mercer
AND
HABERDASHER,
GROCER AND TEA DEALER,
Oswestry,
Invites the attention of the Public to the following announcements, viz:—
IN GENERAL
FANCY DRAPERY
He has constantly in stock a large assortment of goods suitable to the
various seasons, and is receiving from time to time the newest designs
and styles as they appear.
* * * * *
MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES,
TO ORDER.
* * * * *
In Plain Goods for Furnishing and Household
purposes, as well as for Personal Wear,
He is particularly careful to secure the best and most durable makes, and
which he can confidently recommend.
* * * * *
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF WEST OF ENGLAND BROAD-CLOTHS, AND FANCY DOESKINS,
VESTINGS, &C., &C.
* * * * *
AGENT FOR
PATENT VICTORIA FELT CARPETS.
TINSLEY’S FRENCH WOVE CORSETS.
FORD’S EUREKA SHIRTS & COLLARS.
* * * * *
FINE FLAVOURED TEAS AND COFFEES,
And every Article in general Grocery,
Great care being taken to secure the GENUINESS of every Article.
FAMILIES SUPPLIED ON THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.
* * * * *
LOCAL NEWS.
* * * * *
THE ONLY NEWSPAPER THAT GIVES ALL THE LOCAL
INTELLIGENCE OF THIS DISTRICT IS THE
OSWESTRY ADVERTISER,
Shropshire & North Wales Herald,
Published every _Wednesday Morning_.
Each number contains the London markets of Monday, and the Liverpool of
Tuesday, accurately reported; a summary of General News; Telegraphic
Dispatches of Latest Intelligence; besides a quantity of Local News not
to be found in any other paper. Orders for the Paper and Advertisements
to be given to the Publisher,
J. ASKEW ROBERTS, BAILEY HEAD, OSWESTRY.
* * * * *
EDWARD DAVIES,
Confectioner, Pastry Cook, Biscuit Baker,
And Dealer in all kinds of Fancy Cheese,
CROSS STREET, OSWESTRY.
* * * * *
BRIDE CAKES & FUNERAL BISCUITS,
On the shortest notice.
* * * * *
SUPERIOR
BRITISH WINES, JAMS, JELLIES, PICKLES & SAUCES.
Agent for the Dublin China Tea Company’s Teas.
,, Castle Lansdown & Cos. celebrated Coffees.
,, Feast’s Superior Calfs’ Foot Jelly.
_Adcock’s celebrated Melton-Mowbray Pork Pies_.—_Oranges_, _Lemons_,
_&c._
* * * * *
GEORGE LEWIS,
Law Stationer and Accountant,
Leg Street, Oswestry.
* * * * *
A. LYONS,
WATCHMAKER,
Jeweller, Silversmith, and Optician,
LEG-STREET, OSWESTRY,
Respectfully announces that he has constantly on sale a large assortment
of
JEWELLERY,
Of his own and foreign manufacture; also
SPECTACLES, PRESERVERS, & EYE-GLASSES,
To suit all sights and ages, made on the premises, with the best
Brazilian Pebbles & Crystals.
* * * * *
A. L. having been for many years practically engaged in the best houses
on the Continent, is able to suit, at first glance, the sight of any
person from the age of 10 to 70, with Spectacles or Eye-glasses.
* * * * *
AGENT FOR ANDERSON’S PATENT SPECTACLES AND GLASSES.
* * * * *
IMPORTER OF, AND DEALER IN
HAVANNAH, AND OTHER CIGARS.
* * * * *
PARIS HOUSE,
No. 1, Bailey Street, and 1, Market Street,
OSWESTRY.
* * * * *
JOHN MORETON,
LINEN & WOOLLEN DRAPER,
Begs to call the attention of the Public to the above establishment,
where they may rely upon being supplied with every description of LINEN &
WOOLLEN DRAPERY, of the best quality, selected from the first
manufactories, and OFFERED AT THE SMALLEST REMUNERATIVE PROFIT.
FOOTNOTES.
{124} When the Railway from Gobowen to Oswestry was made, this piece of
land was sold to the Railway Company by the Churchwardens and Overseers
for £232; and the money is now invested in their names, on security of
the Oswestry Market and Fair Tolls, at 3½ per cent, payable half-yearly.
{178} [Footnote by transcriber, DP.] The table reads as follows:—
ALAN of whom: WILLIAM FITZ-ALAN and WALTER FITZ-ALAN.
WILLIAM FITZ-ALAN was progenitor of the Earls of Arundel, and Barons of
Oswestry.
WALTER FITZ-ALAN was progenitor of the Royal House of Stewart as follows:
Alan.
Alexander.
Walter.
Alexander.
John.
Walter—Margery Bruce.
Robert 2nd, King of Scots.
Robert 3rd.
James 1st.
James 2nd.
James 3rd.
James 4th.
James 5th.
Mary.
James 6th of Scotland, 1st of England.
Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia.
Sophia, Electress of Hanover.
George 1st.
George 2nd.
George 3rd.
Edward, Duke of Kent.
VICTORIA.
{215} This reed is used extensively in Cambridgeshire, and the fen
districts, for thatching. It has been known to last in this way for 100
years.
{296} The Corrigenda has been applied to this transcription.—DP.