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From an 1870 newspaper.

From the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.

Second Sale at Bagworth Park.- Preliminary Notice.

Hollier, Harrison, and Harrison, will sell by auction, on or about Tuesday, 22nd February, 1870, several head of fat stock, a quantity of seed oats, barley, &c., &c., together with a variety of useful farming implements, particulars of which will appear in future papers and in catalogues?, which may be had a week before the sale from the Auctioneers, at their offices, Market Bosworth, and Burton-upon-Trent.

Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser'

Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.

Valuable freehold property, Syston, near Leicester.

To? be sold by auction, by H. and F. Tarratt, (by order of the Trustees for sale, under the will of the late Mr. Robert Adcock,) on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at the Bull's Head Inn, in Syston, at six o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditions as will be then produced,
Lot 1.
All that messuage or tenement, with the butcher's shop, outbuildings, and appurtenances thereto belonging, fronting to High-street, in Syston, now in the occupation of Mr. William Driver, and also all that cottage or tenement adjoining thereto, late in the occupation of Mrs. Adcock, deceased.
Lot 2.
All that valuable close of meadow land, situate in Meadow-lane, near to Syston aforesaid, containing 1a. 3r. 0p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Walton.
Lot3.
All that close of valuable arable land, situate in Syston aforesaid, by the side of the Turnpike-road leading from Leicester to Melton Mowbray, containing 2a. 2r. 16p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of the said Mr. Walton.
Lot 3 is well adapted for the erection of villa residences. It has a frontage of 280 feet to the road, and is close to the village, besides being within ten minutes walk of the railway station.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, or to Messrs. J. & S. Harris, Solicitors, Leicester

From the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser

Taken from the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.

Austrey, Warwickshire, three miles from Polesworth Station, six from Atherstone?, seven from? Tamworth, (on the Trent Valley Railway), and eight from Asby-de-la-Zouch.

Important sale of growing hedge-row timber.
To be sold by auction, by Mr. R. Crisp, at the Bird-in Hand, Austrey, on Wednesday, the 9th day of February next, 32 oak, 169 ash, 116 elm, 23 willow, 7 poplar and 4 aspen trees, growing upon lands in Austrey aforesaid, belonging to Mr. Jos. Corbett.
The above will be found of large dimensions, and worthy of attention.
A person will be appointed to show the lots on application to the proprietor, Mr. Jos. Corbett, Austrey House, or to Mrs. Edwards, the Bird-in-Hand Inn, Austrey.
Dinner at two o'clock, and sale at three p.m.
Catalogues of particulars on application to Mr. Corbett, Mrs Edwards, or the Auctioneer, fourteen days prior to the sale.
Atherstone.

From An 1870 newspaper

Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser', dated Friday, February 4, 1870.

Important Valuable Freehold and Leasehold Properties, The East Gates, Rutland-street, Nelson-street, London-road, Bedford-street and Lee-street, Leicester. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, have received instructions from Trustees for sale) to sell by auction, on Thursday? the? 10th day of February, 1870, at the White Hart Hotel, Leicester, at three for four 'clock in ftern? n? prompt, the following extremely valuable freehold and leasehold properties:-

Lot 1.
All those valuable freehold business premises and residence, with large and convenient out? offices, situate in the East Gates, Leicester, and now in the occupation of Mr. H. Minors, draper. The shop is large, and has a considerable frontage to East Gates, and the house comprises two sitting rooms, seven sleeping rooms, two kitchens, closets, and other conveniences, hard and soft water pumps, well cellared, and back passage from the East Gates.
The above premises comprise an area of 365 square yards.
Lot 2.
All those three substantial leasehold dwelling houses and shop, numbered respectively 17, 19, and 21, situate in Bedford-street and Lee-street. Nos. 17 and 19 consist of two very substantial and well-erected dwelling houses with cellars, containing front and back rooms, three sleeping rooms, and large workshop on the top story and other convenient outbuildings, large yard and are in the respective occupations of Mrs. Sarah Talbot and Mr. John Spriggs. No. 21, Bedford-street and Lee-street consists of front shop, sitting room, back workshop, top workshop and two sleeping rooms, and is now in the occupation of Mr. John Knight. The whole of this property possesses the advantage of a gateway entrance from Bedford-street, and the waerworks and gas are laid on to the premises.
This lot is held for the residue of a term of 1000 years, created by an indenture dated in 1824.
Lot 3.
All those two substantial and well built freehold dwelling houses, situate in Rutland-street, and numbered respectively 76 and 78. Each house consists of an excellent parlour, kitchen, scullery, four sleeping rooms, convenient out offices, hard and soft water pump, large yard and garden at back, and the said dwelling-houses are now in the respective occupations of Messrs. Rogers and Hollin.
Lot 4.
All that excellent freehold dwelling house, situate and being NO. 10, Nelson-street, London-road, consisting of parlour, sitting room, front and back kitchen, four large sleeping rooms, capital cellars. The above property has a frontage to Nelson-street of 57 57 feet, the water and gas? are laid on, and the whole contains 285 square yards or thereabouts, and is now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Hall.
A portion of the purchase monies can remain upon mortgage.
For further information apply at the offices of Messrs. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, 20, Market-street, or to Mr. H.A. Owston, Solicitor, Leicester.

Fom A 1936 Liverpool Echo

From the Liverpool Echo dated January 21, 1936.

Expectations under wills.- Are you entitled to money? If so, why wait years to inherit when you can obtain an advance of 4-and-a-half per cent. net through Lowne & Co. Ltd., Albion House, New Oxford-st., London? At Liverpool Sts. d37257.

Second mortgages, quick, mod., anywhere.- W. Harris, Estate Agent, 88, Argyle-st., Birkenhead. Tel. 114.

From A 1936 Liverpool Echo

From the Liverpool Echo, Tuesday, January 21, 1936.

Argyle, Birkenhead.- 6.40 & 8.50. 'Phone B'head 1524. The Cole Bros. Pat O'Brien, Michaelson, Charles Setzler, Van Dusen, Kathleen Stanley, Ringle Bros. & Renee. Rusty & Shine.

From A 1936 Liverpool Echo

From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Deaths)

Antrobus- January 20, at 18, Wyndcote-road, Mossley Hill, Marion, the dearly-beloved and devoted wife of Charles Farmer Antrobus, and darling and loving sister of Amy Goad. Service at All Hallows' Church, Allerton, on Thursday next, at 10.30 a.m.; interment at Allerton Cemetery immediately afterwards.

Bell- January 18, George E. Bell, of 16, Bentinck-place, Birkenhead. Interment at Landican Cemetery, on Thursday next, at 11 a.m. (No flowers, by request.) (Friends please accept this- the only- intimation.)