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Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick,

1. Oxford Journal - Saturday 23 April 1757 On Wednesday the 6th Instant died the Rev. Dr. Bishop, Rector of Crick in Northamptonshire. The Living, which is worth upwards of 200I. per Annum, is in the Gift of St. John's College, Oxford. 2. The Journal - Saturday 16 January 1768 3. Intelligencer - Tuesday 19 January 1768 They write from , that on the 6th inst. between Twelve and One in the Morning, an Earthquake was felt at Crick, in that County, which shook the Houses very much, and lasted about a Minute and three Quarters. The same was also felt at Welford, , and several other Places. 4. The Scots Magazine - Monday 01 February 1768 On the 3d of January, between twelve and one in the morning, an earthquake was felt at Crick Northamptonshire, which shook the houses very much, and lasted about a minute and three quarters. The same was felt also at Welford, Naseby, and several other places. 5. Northampton Mercury - Monday 30 April 1770 On Friday last an Inquisition was taken at Crick, in this County, by Jackson, Gent, on View of the Body of one Eliz. Sabin, Infant about two Years of Age, who being by herself in a Brewhouse, fell into a large Kettle of Tapings and was drowned. The Jurors brought in their Verdict Accidental Death. 6. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 June 1770 THE German Doctor and Oculist EICKHOFF, will lie in Northamtpon the 19th this inst. June, his Stay will be three Months, and he will lodge at Mr. Dyer's China-Shop, in the Market-Place: He cures all Disorders of the Eyes, and restores Sight to those who are afflicted with Cataracts, in a few Minutes, by an entire new Operation. He cures Hardness-of-Hearing, Singing and Running Ears, though of many Years Continuance, whether proceeding from Inflammation, Water, or Wind. The Doctor must see and examine the Patients and will not undertake any that he cannot cure. The following extraordinary Cures have Been performed, by the Doctor at , viz. The Daughter of William Cox, , 4 Years old, who had been entirely blind for above Year, with Cataracts on both Eyes, three Years standing, is restored to her perfect Sight, by an Operation performed in one Minute. The Daughter of James Wise, Crick, was blind in the right Eye, with a large Speck over and almost blind of the left, is perfectly cured in both Eyes. Susannah Handcock, of Daventry, 72 Years of Age, had been afflicted with a bad Inflammation in her Eyes, very painful, and could scarcely see any Thing, 29 Years standing, is cured, and can now see very well. William, the Son of Samuel Wright, Daventry, aged 17, who has been afflicted with Deafness, Obstruction of the optical Nerves of his left Eye, and a Speck upon it, from his Infancy, is cured of both Complaints. Mary Briers, Daventry, aged 55, has been blind in her left Eye, by a Speck on it, for 52 Years, is cured,, and can now see any Objects with it. The Daughter of William Haiths, Norton, 7 Years of Age, who has been deaf and dumb from her Birth, is perfectly cured. Elizabeth Jeffery, Daventry, aged 60, has been deaf these 4 Years, but is now cured, and can hear very well. Emilia Schatters, of Daventry, aged 38, was afflicted with Inflammation in her Ear, very painful, is perfectly cured. Mary Wright, Daventry, 45 Years of Age, is cured of Deafness of 20 Years standing, and can now hear very well. These Cases are all advertised at the Desire of the Patients but the Doctor has performed a great Number of very fine Cures, Account which would too long for the Compass of this Advertisement.— The Doctor always advertises in the News-Papers, mentioning the Place where he intends going next., He will cure Twenty Poor in this Town, gratis, who must apply to him the first two or three Days after his Arrival. 7. Northampton Mercury - Monday 16 March 1772 TIMBER and FIRE-WOOD TO be Sold on Friday next, the 20th Day of this instant March, either upon the Spot, at or Mr. Welche's, at Watford, A great Quantity of Ash Timber and other Trees, standing upon an old inclosed Close called High- Thorn, situate at Silsworth, in the Parish of Watford aforesaid, in the Occupation of Mr. Abby, and adjoining the open Fields of Crick. N.B. A great Quantity of this Wood is Timber, and exceeding fit for Wheelwrights and Carpenters Use. Other Parts whereof are Fire-Wood, and for the Convenience the Poor that Neighbourhood will be sold in very small Lots. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Tho. Cole, of Daventry, who will attend on the Spot from Eight in the Morning till Two in the Afternoon, and the remaining Part of the Afternoon Mr. Welches, Watford, in order to treat with all Persons disposed to purchase the same, or any Part thereof. 8. Northampton Mercury - Monday 27 April 1772 TO be Sold by Auction, at the House of Mr. Thomas Sabin, known by the Sign of the Star, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 1st of May next, between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon, according to the Conditions Sale then and there to be produced, An exceeding good QUARTERN-LAND, called Hall-Land, with the Commons and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being dispersed in the open and Fields of Crick aforesaid, and the Occupation of Edward Marson. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Tho. Robinson, Long-Buckby; or to Mr Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry.

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9. Northampton Mercury - Monday 11 May 1772 TO be Sold, together or separately, two MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, and two MALTINGS, situate and being in East- Haddon, in the County of Northampton, late the Estate of Mr. George Fisher, Maltster, deceased. For particulars, enquire of Mr. Barth. Clark, of , Mr. Thomas Wright, of , or of Mr. George Smith, of Crick, in the said County of Northampton. 10. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 May 1772 Crick, May 23, 1772. WHEREAS JOHN RIDDINGTON, jun. of Lubenham, in the County of , by Trade a Worsted-Weaver (sworn Substitute in the Northamptonihire Militia) did, on Tuesday the 19th instant, in a cowardly Manner, leave a Loom's Work of fine Tammy, two Pieces in part done; therefore this public Notice is given to Persons of the Trade, as Caution, to beware of him, and such imposing Itinerants for the future. The said John Riddington is about 22 Years of Age, 5 Feet 10 Inches high, much freckled in the Face, has thick Legs, and goes stooping. Whoever will be so kind as to bring him to his Master, Thomas Sabin, at Crick aforesaid or near the Church, shall (bona fide) receive a Gratuity of two Tammy Thrums, or a Quid of Tobacco. 11. Northampton Mercury - Monday 04 April 1774 Notice is hereby given, That the Trustees appointed by Act of Parliament for Amending the Highways leading from the Dun-Cow in the Town of ni the County of Warwick, to St. James's End, in the Parish of in the County of Northampton, have appointed to meet, at the House of Mrs Clarke, the George-Inn at Crick, on Friday the 8th Day April inst. at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, to take into Consideration the Removal of a Toll Gate, and also such other Business as is necessary for the Repair of the said Road. Any Persons, that are willing to undertake the Building of a Toll-House are desired to meet the Trustees at the Place and House above specified. By Order of the Commissioners, H. WYCKLEY, Clerk. 12. Northampton Mercury - Monday 09 January 1775 To be SOLD, HALF a YARD LAND (of Hall-Land) lying in the Open Fields of Crick in the County of Northampton. Enquire of Mr. Smyth, Attorney, in Northampton. 13. Northampton Mercury - Monday 24 April 1775 ALL Persons who have any Claim or Demands on the Effects of John Bollard, late of Cold-Ashby, in the County ol Northampton, Butcher, are desired to send an Account of the same to Thomas Mordaunt, jun. of Crick, in the said County, immediately, or they will he excluded from the Benefit of the Dividend. And all Persons, in any ways indebted to the said John Bollard, are to pay their respective Debts, to the said Tho. Mordaunt, (who is duly authorized to receive the same) before the 8th of May next, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice. 14. Northampton Mercury - Monday 01 May 1775 WANTED immediately, by William Knight, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, A Journeyman STAY-MAKER. One that is a sober young Man, and a good Hand at the Business, may receive constant Employ for some Continuance, and good Wages. 15. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 September 1775 TO BE SOLD by AUCTION, the following Parcels of LAND, lying and being in the Open Fields Crick, in the County of Northampton, viz. Lot 1. A Quarter or Fourth-part of a Yard-Land, now under Lease to Edw. Humphrys for twelve Years, whereof two are expired. The Rent is 5l. per Annum. Lot 2. A Quarter or Fourth-part of a Yard-Land, now under Lease to John Redgrave for twelve Years, whereof two are expired. The Rent is 5l. per Annum. The Sale will at the George Inn at Crick, on Saturday the 7th Day of October next, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, to such Conditions as shall then be produced. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. John Robinson of Crick or of the Tenants. 16. Northampton Mercury - Monday 04 December 1775 17. Northampton Mercury - Monday 11 December 1775 CRICK intended INCLOSURE. THE Proprietors of the Open and Common Fields of Crick, in the County of Northampton are requested, by themselves or Agents, to meet at the Saracen's-Head Inn, Daventry, on Thursday the 14th Day of this instant December, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, to consider of an Application to Parliament for an Act for inclosing the said Fields. December 2, 1775.

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18. Northampton Mercury - Monday 18 December 1775 STOLEN or STRAYED, out of Crick Field, in the County of Northampton, about the 20th of November last, A Black COLT, about 13 Hands High, with a Blaze in his Face, a long Tail if not altered, and rather dunnish shinned; when turned up, had some Links on his off fore Foot. Whoever will bring the same to Mr. Thomas Whitmell, of Crick aforefaid, shall receive HALF-A-GUINEA Reward, and reasonable Charges. THOMAS WHITMELL. 19. Northampton Mercury - Monday 04 March 1776 TO be SOLD to the Best BIDDER, on Thursday the 21st of this inst. March, at the Sign of the Wheat-Sheaf, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, according to Conditions as shall be then and there produced, Two Quarterns and one Half- Quartern of LAND, lying in the Common and Open-Fields of Crick aforefaid, upon the Verge of the Inclosure; two Quarterns of which are in the Occupation of William Armston, and the Half-Quartern in the Occupation of Tho. Hewet. 20. Northampton Mercury - Monday 11 March 1776 TO SOLD to the Best BIDDER, on Thursday the 21st of this inst. March, at the Sign of the Red-Lion, Crick, in the County of Northampton, according to such Conditions as shall be then and there produced, Two Quarterns and one Half- Quartern of LAND, lying in the Common and Open-Fields of Crick aforesaid upon the Verge of the Inclosure; two Quarterns of which are in the occupation of William Armston, and the Half-Quartern in the Occupation of Tho. Hewet. 21. Northampton Mercury - Monday 06 May 1776 TO BE SOLD by AUCTION, at the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Norrthampton, on the 30th May inst. subject to such Conditions Sale as shall then and there be produced (unless disposed of in the mean time by private Contract, of which Notice Will be given in this Paper) A substantial Freehold FARM-HOUSE, situate in Crick aforesaid, with good Conveniences belonging; consisting of a Hall, Parlour, Kitchen, and Pantry, a food Cellar, four Bed-Chambers, and three Garrets; two Barns, two Stables, a Cow-house, Granary, and a Hay-Hovel standing on Brick Pillars, capable of containing several Tons of Hay; with a good Yard, a Garden, and Orchard with several Fruit trees in it; now in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Watts. For farther Particulars, enquire of Mr. William Dunn, at ; Mr. Robert Abbey, at Watford or Mr. Abbey, Attorney at Law, in Northampton. 22. Northampton Mercury - Monday 13 May 1776 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Tuesday the 14th of May, 1776, at the House of Edward Dunkley, deceased, Crick in the County of Northampton, The LIVE and DEADSTOCK of the late Edward Dunkley, consisting of Cows, Horses, Waggons, Carts, Harrows, Horses Gears, and all implements of Husbandry; also Dairy and Brewing Vessels. The Sale to being at Nine o'Clock.—The Whole to be sold in one Day, if possible. 23. Northampton Mercury - Monday 27 May 1776 THE Freehold FARM-HOUSE &c, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, advertised to be sold by Auction on the 30th instant, is disposed of by private Contract. ------TO be SOLD to the Best BIDDER, on Thursday the 13th of June next, at the Crown, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, (unless sooner disposed of by private Contract) One Quartern, or Fourth-part of One YARD, of HEIGN-LAND with the Commons and Appurtenances thereto belonging, lying dispersedly in the Open and Common-Fields of Crick aforesaid; in the Occupation Thomas Killworth. N.B. An Act of Parliament has passed this last Session for inclosing Crick Fields. For Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase of the above, apply to Giles Killworth, of Barby in the County aforesaid This will be advertised no more than this Time. 24. Northampton Mercury - Monday 15 July 1776 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the George Inn, Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 26th Day of this inst. July, between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon, according to the Conditions of Sale then and there to be produced, Half a YARD-LAND, with the Commons and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying dispersedly in the Open and Common-Fields of Crick aforesaid; in the Occupation of Wm. Robins. N. B. An Act of Parliament has lately passed for dividing and inclosing the Open and Common-Fields Crick, and a very considerable Improvement is expected to arise therefrom. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 25. Northampton Mercury - Monday 05 August 1776 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, to the Best Bidder, at the George Inn in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Monday the 19th of August, 1776, between the Hours of Three and Six in fhe Afternoon, according to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, (unless sooner disposed of by private Contract)

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A very good CORN WIND MILL, pleasantly situated in the Fields of Crick, with a Pair of French Stones in the same; also Mill Bank, whereon the said Mill stands; now in the Occupation of Simon Cleaver who will shew the same. This will be advertised no more. For further Particulars, enquire at the Horse-Shoe, at Daventry. Note, There is a Turnpike-Road lying through the said Town of Crick. 26. Northampton Mercury - Monday 12 August 1776 TO be SOLD, or exchanged for Lands of equal Value, in the Open Fields of Crick, in the County of Northampton, the latter most agreeable, A good and commodious FARM-HOUSE, with a spacious Yard, large Barns, Stables, and other Out- Buildings, and Home-Close of very rich Pasture Land thereto adjoining, containing about two Acres, situate at Crick aforesaid, in the Occupation of Mr. Sabin. Also a Cottage-House and Garden adjoining the Home-Close. N.B. The Farm-House and Home-Close adjoin the Turnpike-Road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton, are in all Other Respects extraordinary well situated, and possess very great Advantages and Conveniences for the carrying on of almost any Trade or Business which requires Room. For further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Harrison, of Daventry. ------TO be SOLD to the Best BIDDER, on Monday the 9th Day of September next, at the Sign of the George, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, All that MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, or DWELLINGHOUSE, with the Workshops and other Out Buildings adjoining and belonging, situate in Crick aforesaid, and together also with the Home-Close, containing about an Acre and Half, now in the Tenure or Occupation of Mr. John Towers. These Premises are well calculated for a Woolcomber, and the Home-Close runs directly from the House, which stands near the Centre of the Town, into the Turnpike- Road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Harrison, of Daventry. 27. Northampton Mercury - Monday 19 August 1776 THE Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for Dividing and Inclosing the Open-Fields of Crick, in the County of Northampton, have set out the following Public Carriage and Bridle Roads in and over the said Fields and Parish, of which they hereby give Notice, to the Intent that any Person, who shall think himself or the Public thereby aggrieved, may appeal to the said Commissioners at their next Meeting, to be holden at the George Inn, in Crick aforesaid, on Monday the 9th Day of September next; when and where all Appeals and Objections relating to the said Roads will heard and settled; (that is to say) One public Carriage-Road, being Part of the Turnpike-Road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton. One other public Carriage-Road, from the East-End of the Town of Crick to a Gate, called Gate, being the Road from Crick to Watford. One other public Road, branching out of tbe last-mentioned Road, near the Wind-Mill, in a direct Line across the Street- Road, to a Gate on the West-Side of the said Road, being Part of the Road from Crick to Daventry. One other public Carriage-Road, from the North-End of the Town of Crick, nearly in a direct Line across Meer-Furlong, to Lordship, being the Road from Crick to Yelvertoft. And one other public Carriage-Road, from the Turnpike at the West-End of the Wolds, and from thence along the same to a Gate, called Winwick-Gate, being the Road ffom Crick to Winwick. One public Bridle-Road, branching out of the said Turnpike-Road, at or near Woodway-Ford, nearly in a direct Line to Long-Wold Gate, being the Bridle-Road from Crick to Lilburn. One other public Bridle-Road, branching out of the said Turnpike-Road, at or near Pit, on the Weft-Side of the Town of Crick, to a Gate, called Achmoor-Gate,being the Bridle-Road from Crick to . And one other Bridle-Road, branching out of the said Turnpike-Road, at the Top of Haddon Hill, to a Gate leading to Mr. Abbey's in Silsworth Grounds, and from thence along the West side of Silworth Inclosures to a Gate, called Abbey's Bridle-Gate, being Part of the Bridle-Road from Crick to Long-Buckby. FREEMAN and HARRISON,Clerks to the said Commissioners. Daventry, 10th Aug. 1776 28. Northampton Mercury - Monday 23 June 1777 WHEREAS We, NEHEMIAH ROBINSON and WILLIAM CAPELL, of the Parish of Crick, in the County Northampton, did violently and wilfully assault the Rev. Mr. COOPER, of Yelvertoft, on Thursday the 5th of June instant; for which Behacviour we do thus publicly ask his Pardon, and promise to behave ourelves for the future in a peaceable and quiet Manner; and likewise return the said Mr. Cooper our sincere thanks for not prosecuting us. As Witness our hands Witness J. Bird, G.Smith, WILLIAM CAPELL The Mark X of NEHEMIAH ROBINSON. 29. Northampton Mercury - Monday 01 June 1778 TO BE SOLD, Six CLOSES, or INCLOSED GROUNDS, of very improveable LAND, in the New Inclosure at Crick, in the County of Northampton; in the Occupation of Slynn Whitmell. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. James Mawby, of Stretton-under-Foss, ; or of Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. Page 4 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

------TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Piece of very rich PASTURE-GROUND, containing about thirty-seven Acres, in the Lordship of Lilbourn, in the County of Northampton. A Piece PASTURE-GROUND, in the Lordship of Crick, in the said County, containing about ten Acres. The former may be entered upon at Michaelmas, the latter immediately. For particulars, apply to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, Daventry. This Advertisement will be inserted but once. ------TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Dwelling. of Thomas Sabin, (a Bankrupt) at Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday next, the 5th Day of this instant ]une, (the Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock) Four Horses and Gearing; two Harrows and a Plough; many Weavers' Looms, and all Materials thereto belonging; several Comb-Pots arid Combs; a great Quantity of Manure; and the Crop of Corn and Grass now growing on several Closes in Crick, late in the Occupation of the said Thomas Sabin; with many other Articles. 30. Northampton Mercury - Monday 22 June 1778 On the 13th instant, Inquisition was taken at Crick, in this County, by William Jackson, Gent, on View of the Body of Mr. Samuel Edmunds, who was found dead in the Field where he had been weeding. The Jury brought in their Verdict; Sudden Death. 31. Northampton Mercury - Monday 30 November 1778 TO be SOLD, Four CLOSES, containing fifty two Acres of old Pasture-Land, lying together, within the Parish of Crick, in the County of Northampton, and adjoining on the North-West to Yelvertoft-Fieid, and on the South-West to the Watling- Street Road, and in the Occupation of Mr. John Ashwell. For further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. George Ashwell, at Hillmorton, or Mr. Caldecott, in Rugby. 32. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 January 1779 TO be SOLD, at the House of Samuel Johnson, known by the Sign of the Bear, in Daventry, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 4th Day of February next, the Sale to begin at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, Six CLOSES of exceeding rich LAND, lying in the New Inclosure of Crick, in the said County of Northampton, containing about 60 Acres, and in the Occupation of Slynn Whitmell. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 33. Northampton Mercury - Monday 15 March 1779 TO be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, at the Talbot Inn, in Welford, on Saturday, the 10th Day of April, at Eleven in she Forenoon, (unless disposed of in the meantime by private Contract) A FREEHOLD GRAZING FARM; consisting one Close of Pasture, called the Hither Great Ground Close, and several Meadows, called the Hither Collmoor Meadows, containing together 80 Acres or thereabouts, situate the Parish of , now in the Tenure of Mr. James Wedding, of Crick, Tenant at Will. The Tenant will shew the Estate, and Applications to treat for the Purchase may be made to Mr. Roberts, in . 34. Northampton Mercury - Monday 29 March 1779 TO be SOLD, together or separately, Three or four Acres of LAND, and a WIND-MILL standing on the same, in the Parish of Crick, in Northamptonshire. For further Particulars, enquire of John Beale, at Crick. 35. Northampton Mercury - Monday 26 April 1779 TO be SOLD, at Crick, in Northamptonshire, a good-accustomed WIND-MILL, with a Pair of French Stones and a Pair Peak , also a very good Dressing-Mill thereto belonging; together with three or four Acres of Land, if required; situate at Crick aforesaid, a very large Country-Town, with a Turnpike-Road through the same from Northampton to Coventry. 36. Northampton Mercury - Monday 06 September 1779 THE Creditors of Thomas Sabin, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, (a Bankrupt) are desired to meet at the George Inn, in Crick aforesaid, on Thursday, the 9th Day of September instant, to consider of Ways and Means to bring the Assignees of the said Tho. Sabin, (a Bankrupt) to make a Dividend of his Effects. 37. Northampton Mercury - Monday 13 March 1780 Creditors of THOMAS SABIN, late of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Tammy-Weaver, Dealer and Chapman, (who have not proved their Debts under the Commission against the said Thomas Sabin) are requested, by the Assignees, to prove their respective Debts, and send rhe Affidavits thereof, on or before the 23d instant, to Messrs. Ward and Shawe, Henrietta-Street, Covent-Garden, ; or to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry; as a Final Dividend of the said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects is intended to be forthwith made. 38. Northampton Mercury - Monday 12 June 1780 WANTED immediately, by William Knight, of Crick, Journeyman STAY-MAKER, One that is a sober young Man, and a good Hand at the Business, may depend upon constant Employ for a Continuance, and good Wages. Page 5 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

39. Northampton Mercury - Monday 04 September 1780 NOTlCE is hereby given, that Application is intended to be made to Parliament, in the nexy session, for renewing the Term and enlarging the Powers contained in three several Acts of Parliament, the first passed in the 125th Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Second, intitled "An Act for repairing the Road or Highway from the Dun-Cow in the Town of Dunchurch, through the Parish of Bilton, over Dunsmore-Heath, to the Town of Hillmorton, in the County Warwick, and from thence through the several Parishes of Crick, West-Haddon, and East-Haddon, in the County of Northampton, to St James's-End, in the Parish of Duston, in the said County of Northampton". The second passed in the 16th Year of the Reign of His late Majefty King George the Second, intitled "An Act to explain and amend an ACt passed in the 12th Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road from the Dun-Cow, in Dunchurch, to Hillmorton in the County of Warwick, and from thence to St. James's End, in the Town of Northampton". The third passed in the Year of the Reign of His late Majefsy King George the Second, intitled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers contained in two several Acts of Parliament made in the 12th and 16th Years of the Reign of His Present Majesty, for repairing the Road from the Dun Cow, in the Town of Dunchurch, to the Town of Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and thence to St. James's-End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, and for making the same Acts more effectual". Which Road passeth through the seveal Parishes of St. James's-End, Dustonn, Dallington, , Althorpe, Brington, Holdenby, East-Haddon, Long-Buckby, West-Haddon, Watford, Crick, Kilsby, and Barby, in the County of Northampton, and Hillmorton, Bilton, and Dunchurch, in the County of Warwick. Dated this 2d Day of September, 1780. 40. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 September 1780 TO be SOLD directly, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, A HOUSE, in theTenure of William Dicey, and late the Property of Henry Smith, of Harlestone. Enquire, for further Particulars, Mr, Tho. Buxton, or Mr. Samuel Mellowes, of Northampton. N.B. All Persons indebted to the above Henry Smith, are desired immediately to pay their respective Debts to the said Tho. Buxton, or Samuel Mellowes, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice. 41. Northampton Mercury - Monday 04 December 1780 WHEREAS Persons unqualified to Course and Shoot, have made a Practice of destroying the GAME in the Lordship of Crick, in the County of Northampton, This is to give Notice, that strict Attention will be paid to the Preservation of the Game in such Lordship; and that if any disqualified Person or Persons fhall be discovered destroying the Game therein, Prosecutions will immediately be commenced against the Offender or Offenders. Crick, Dec. 2, 1780. 42. Northampton Mercury - Monday 08 January 1781 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, (unless sooner disposed of by private Contract) ar the Bear-and-Ragged-Staff Inn, in Rugby, in the County of Warwick, on Monday the 15th of January instant, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon, (subject to the Estate for Life therein of Mrs. Mary Lucas, Widow, aged 79, and the Conditions of Sale to be then produced), A CLOSE of exceeding good old PASTURE-LAND, in rhe New lnclosure of Crick, in the County of Northampton; containing six Acres, or thereabouts, adjoining to the Turnpike-Road leading from the Town of Crick to Northampton; and in the Occupation of William Lucas, Soap-Boiler. For further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Caldecott, in Rugby. 43. Northampton Mercury - Monday 20 August 1781 The following Persons, being Prisoners for Debt, and now confined in the Gaol or Prison at Northampton, for the County of Northampton, do hereby give this public Notice, that they do intend, at the next General Quarter-Seffions of the Peace, to be holden for the said County of Northampton, to take the Benefit of an Act of Parliament passed in the Twenty-first of His present Majesty's Reign, intitled, "An Act for the Discharge of certain Insolvent Debtors". And they do hereby give Notice, that true and perfect Schedules, containing Discoveries of all their real and personal Estates, hereafter by them to be sworn unto, are now ready to be delivered to any Creditor, applying for the same to the Gaoler or Keeper of the Prison, or his Deputy, in such Manner as by the said Act is directed. Second Notice. Ann Jackson, formerly of Walcot, in the County Northampton, late of Barnack, in the said County, Spinster. Thomas Thornton, formerly of Culworth, in the County of Northampton, late of , in the said County, Grafter. Edward Bollard, late of Newton-Broomfield, in the County of Northampton, Grafter. Third Notice. Thomas Newitt, llate of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Weaver. Robert Langham, formerly of , in the County of Leicester, late of Lilbourn, in the County of Northampton, Grafter...... 44. Northampton Mercury - Monday 17 September 1781 ALL Persons who have any Claims or Demands on the Estate or Effects of Mr. EDWARD MOORE, late of Crick, in the County of Northampton, deceased, are desired to send an Account thereof immediately, to his Executors, Mr. John Moore, of Coton and Mr.Rich. Abbey, of Watford, in County of Northampton, in Order that they may be satisfied. And all

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any-ways indebted to the Estate or Effects, are desired pay the same forthwith to the said Mr. Moore, Mr. Abbey, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice. 45. Northampton Mercury - Monday 24 September 1781 WHEREAS the GAME within the Manors of CRICK, YELVERTOFT, and WINWICK, in the County of Northampton, belonging to the Hon Lord Craven, has been destroyed by Poachers and unqualified People:---Notice is hereby given, that every Person found destroying the Game within the Manors, will be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law. 46. Northampton Mercury - Monday 24 December 1781 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Tuesday the 1st Day of January next, at the George Inn, Crick, in the County Northampton, (unless sooner disposed by Private Contract), between the Hours of One and Three in the Afternoon, according to the Conditions of Sale then and there to be produced, A PLOT or PARCEL of exceeding good LAND, in the New Inclosure of Crick aforesaid, now in the several Tenures of John Iliffe, and William Vaus. If agreeable to the Purchaser, Part of the Purchase Money may remain upon Security of the Premises. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 47. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 February 1782 TO be SOLD, either together or in Parcels, A good new-built FARM-HOUSE, with a Barn, Stables, and Out-Buildings, situate in teh Upper Street of Hillmorton, in the County ot Warwick, and adjoining the Turnpike-Road leading from Northampton to Dunchurch, and within two Miles of Rugby; together with four Closes and a Meadow of exceeding good Freehold Land adjoining the above Premises, and containing, in the Whole, about 52 Acres. For further particulars apply to Mr. Caldecott, in Rugby; or to Mr. John Ashwell, of Crick, in the County of Northampton. 48. Northampton Mercury - Monday 04 March 1782 ALL Persons who have any Claims or Demands upon the Estate and Effects of THOMAS CRYER of Lilburn, in the County of Northampton, Grazier, dec. are requested to give an Account thereof, in Writing, to Richard Drayson, of Crick, Thomas Ironson, of Lilburn, or William Abbot, of Hillmorton, the Executors of the said Thomas Cryer. And all Persons who are indebted to the Estate and Effects of the said Thomas Cryer, are desired to pay their respective Debts to the said Executors, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice. 49. Northampton Mercury - Monday 13 May 1782 Saturday last was committed to our County Gaol, by the Rev. George Freeman, L.L.D. Elizabeth Martin, of Crick, in this County, charged on the Oaths of James and Ann Bradshaw, with threatening to set Fire to and burn the said Town of Crick; and on Wednesday last, the House in which the said Eliz. Martin lived, was burnt down. 50. Northampton Mercury - Monday 10 June 1782 ALL Persons that have, any Claim or Demand on the Estate Effects of JOHN DUNKLEY, late Coal-Carrier, of Crick, in the county of Northampton, deceased, are desired to deliver in their Accounts of the same to William West, of Crick aforesaid, on before the 1st Day next, for Satisfaction. And all Persons that stand indebted to the said John Dunkley, are desired to pay their Debts to William West aforesaid, on before the said 1st Day of August, to prevent further Trouble. Mr. William West is duly authorized, by Elizabeth Robinson, Executrix. Crick, 7th June 1782. 51. Northampton Mercury - Monday 08 July 1782 The two following Prisoners are to take their Trials at our Assizes, which begin on Monday next, viz. Elizabeth Martin, charged by the Oaths of James Bradshavv, and Ann Bradshaw, of Crick, with threatning to set Fire to, and burn the Town of Crick. And Edward York, charged with feloniously stealing a Quantity of Billet Wood, the Property of Thomas Fisher of . 52. Stamford Mercury - Thursday 18 July 1782 Yesterday the assizes of Northampton ended, when Eliz. Martin, charged with threatening to set fire to the town of Crick, was delivered by proclamation. 53. Northampton Mercury - Monday 25 November 1782 WANTED immediately, A Person to undertake the Care and Management of the WORK-HOUSE in the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton. Any Person that is inclined to take the same, is desired to apply to the Church-Wardens or Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish. 54. Northampton Mercury - Monday 09 December 1782 To be SOLD by AUCTION, at the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Tuesday the 24th Day of December instant, between the Hours of One and Three in the Afternoon, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, Two CLOSES of exceeding rich ARABLE-LAND, lying and being in the Parish of Crick aforesaid; containing ten Acres, or Page 7 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

thereabouts, now in the Occupation of William Lucas. For further Particulars, or to purchase the same by Private Contract, apply to Mr. Samuel Lee, in Crick aforesaid; or to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 55. Northampton Mercury - Monday 23 December 1782 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MILITIA. DESERTED from the Volunteer Companies of the Northamptonshire Militia, the following Men: JAMES CALLOW, 35 Years of Age, 5 Feet 5 Inches and a Half high, by Trade a Breeches-Maker; born at Bromsgrove, in Worcestershire...... Deserted also from the said Regiment, the following Militia-Men: THOMAS SKELTON, 27 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 Inches high, a Labourer; born at Sutton, in Bedfordshire, in the Militia of which County he Served three Years; was enrolled the 7th of April, as a Substitute for William Heath, of -St.- James, in the Brackley Divison JAMES WHITTING. 28 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 Inches and a Quarter high, a Labourer, bom at Feversham, in Kent; was enrolled the 17th of May, 1782, as a Substitute for Stephen Bolton, of Yelvertoft, in the Daventry Division. BARNET KING, 23 Years of Age, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, by Trade a Weaver; born at Little-Stanton, in Bedfordshire; was enrolled the 2d of April, 1781, as a Substitute for Wm. Shaw, of Crick, in the Daventry Division...... Whoever apprehends any Deserters, and Secures them, so they may be properly conducted to the Head Quarters of the Regiment, now at Newport-Pagnell, in the County of Bucks, shall, besides the Act of Parliament Allowance tor Deserters, be entitled to a farther Reward of ONE GUINEA for each, by Application to the Adjutant of the said Regiment, at Newport-Pagnell, or Northampton. 56. Northampton Mercury - Monday 31 March 1783 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Crown, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Tuesday the 8th Day of April next, between the Hours of Two and Five in the Afternoon, according to the Conditions Sale then and there to be produced, A MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, or FARM-HOUSE, with good Conveniences; and a Close of exceeding good LAND thereunto adjoining, containing two Acres and a Half, or thereabouts; in YELVERTOFT in the said Counry; and now or late in the Occupation of John Brown. For further Particulars, or to purchase the same, apply to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 57. Northampton Mercury - Monday 14 April 1783 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by A. Murcott, on Monday the 21st Day of April inst. between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, at the George Inn, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, (if not sooner disposed of by private Contract, of which due Notice willbe given), A CLOSE of exceeding good PASTURE-LAND, situate, lying, and being in the New Inclosure of Yelvertoft, in the County of Northampton; containing eleven Acres, or thereabouts, and adjoining the Bridle Road leading from thence to Crick. For Particulars, or to purchase the same by private Contract, apply to Mr. George Loggin, Attorney at Law, in Rugby. 58. Northampton Mercury - Monday 28 April 1783 TO be SOLD, Two CLOSES of very good LAND in the New Inclosure of Crick, in the County of Northampton; containing eight Acres, or thereabouts, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Wm.Lucas. For further Particulars apply to Mr. Samuel Lee, in Crick aforesaid; or to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 59. Northampton Mercury - Monday 20 October 1783 TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with a Cowhouse and Pigsties, a good Garden, and other Conveniencies, situtre in the Parish of Crick, in the County of Northampton: now in the Tenure of John Knight. Also, Two other TENEMENTS adjoining the aforesaid Premises, and now in the Tenure of Mr. Ireland and SewelI Bucknell. For further Particulars, apply to John Knight, of Crick aforesaid, who will shew the Premises. 60. Northampton Mercury - Monday 17 November 1783 TO be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, at the Red-Lion in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Tuesday the 2d of December next, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon, unless sooner disposed of by private Contract, A Freehold MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, very pleasantly and desirably situated, in Crick, adjoining the Turnpike- Road from Northampton to Dunchurch, and the Road from Yelvertoft through Crick to Daventry; together with large and convenient Offices thereto belonging, in the Occupation of Mrs. Towers, all in very good Repair, and extraordinary well adapted for any Tradesman who requires Room and good Conveniences. Alfo, a COTTAGE-HOUSE adjoining, with a good Yard and Garden. For further Particulars, or to purchase the same by private Contract, apply to Messrs Harrison and Burton, in Daventry. 61. Northampton Mercury - Monday 26 January 1784 TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, at Crick, in the County ol Northampton, and Entered upon immediately, About 15 Acres of exceeding rich LAND, which is Freehold, Tythe-free, well fenced, and near the Town; Part of it lett to a good Tenant, at the yearly Rent of 1l 11s. 6d. per Acre. There is an excellent Spring on the Premises, that never fails Water, Page 8 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

which makes it a desirable Purchase and is allowed to be as good Land as any in the Lordship. For Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Thomas Harris, in Crick aforesaid. Crick, 24th January, 1784. 62. Northampton Mercury - Monday 09 February 1784 TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, at the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 13th Day of February instant, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, Two very good MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, with Yards, Gardens, Orchards, & suitable Conveniences thereunto belonging, in Crick aforesaid, in the several Occupations of Samuel Lee and John Lee. For further Particulars, or to purchase the same, apply to the said Samuel Lee, in Crick; or to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, in Daventry. 63. Northampton Mercury - Monday 01 March 1784 TO SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, on Friday the 26th Day of March instant, at the Red-Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, Three MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, with the Yards, Garden, Barns, Stables, Out-Buildings, and Appurtenances, situate in Cr;ck, in the County of Northampton, now in the Occupation of John Knight and ——, or some or one of them. The above Houses are Freehold, and in good Repair. For further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase of the same by private Contract, apply to Messrs. Harrison and Burton, Attornies, in Daventry. 64. Northampton Mercury - Monday 17 May 1784 TO be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, at the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 4th Day of June next, between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced, A large substantial Stone built DWELLING-HOUSE, now used as a Grocer's Shop, with a Yard, Orchard, and useful Offices adjoining, situate in Crick aforesaid, near the Centre of the Town, and adjoining the Turnpike Road from Northampton to Dunchurch, and the Public Road from Yelvertoft to Daventry. The whole Premises are Freehold, in very good Repair, as well from their very desirable Situation as from the great Room and Conveniencies which they afford, are well calculated for the carrying on almost any Trade or Business. For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. Harrison & Burton, Attornies, in Daventry. 65. Northampton Mercury - Monday 07 June 1784 TO be SOLD to the Best BIDDER, at the Red-Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 2d Day of July next, between the Hours of Three and Seven in the Afternoon, under such Conditions of Sale as shall be then produced, (unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, in which Case due Notice will be given in this Paper), A Freehold ESTATE; consisting of three Closes of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, of extraordinary good Quality, in the Parish of Crick aforesaid, containiing together fifteen Acres or thereabouts; now in the Occupations of Mr. Thomas Harris and Mr. Bucknill. For further Particulars, or to treat for the purchase of the same by Private Contract, apply to Messrs. Harrison and Burton, Attornies, in Daventry; or to Mr. Tho. Harris, of Crick, who will shew the Premises. 66. Northampton Mercury - Monday 03 January 1785 TO be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, on Wednesday the 26th Day of January instant, at the Horse-shoe in Daventry, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, under such Conditions of Sale as shall then be produced (unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, in which Case due Notice will be given in this Paper), A very desirable Freehold ESTATE, situate in the New lnclosure of Crick, in the County of Northampton; Consisting of several Closes of good Arable and Pasture-Land Tythe-free; now in the Occupation of Mr Bucknill. For further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase of the same by Private Contract, apply to Messrs Harrison and Burton, Attornies, in Daventry. 1st January, 1785. 67. Northampton Mercury - Monday 31 January 1785 TO be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, (unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which due Notice will be given in this Paper), at the sign of the Red Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, together or separately, in the Afternoon of Tuesday the 15th Day of February next, subject to the Conditions of Sale then to be produced, A very good Stone-built DWELLING-HOUSE; consisting of a Shop, Parlour, Kitchen, Cellars, and three good Lodging- Rooms; with a Yard, Orchard, Garden, Barn, and Stables; standing in the Centre of the Town of Crick, in a very good Situation for carrying on the Grocery or any such like Business, and adjoining the Turnpike-Road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton, as well as the Road leading fromYelvertoft to Daventry; and late in the occupation of Mary Towers, Grocer, deceased. And also a small DWELLING-HOUSE, consisting of a Kitchen and two Chambers, adjoining the above Premises, in the Occupation of Samuel Green. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. Caldecott, Attorney at Law, Rugby; or of John Towers, of Crick, who will shew the Premises. 68. Northampton Mercury - Monday 21 March 1785 Crick, March 19th, 1785.

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ALL Persons who have any Claims or Demands upon the Effects of MARY TOWERS, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Grocer, deceased, are desired to send an Account thereof to Mr. Thomas Whitmell, of Crick aforesaid, as all the personal Estate of the said Mary Towers is intended to be distributed amongst her Creditors (in Proportion to their respective Debts) on Thursday the 7th Day of April next, at the Red Lion, in Crick. And Notice is hereby given, that such of the Creditors of the said Mary Towers, as shall not deliver their Accounts before the said 7th Day of April, will be excluded the Benefit of such Distribution. 69. Northampton Mercury - Monday 13 June 1785 TO be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER, at the Red-Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 7th Day of July next, between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon, in Two Lots; A large and very convenient FARM- HOUSE, with a good MALT-KILN, and other convenient Offices, in good Repair, in the Town of Crick; and a CLOSE of rich PASTURE-GROUND, in the new Inclosure of Crick, adjoining the Turnpike-Road to Dunchurch, containing about 23 Acres; now in the Occupation of Mr. Farn At the same Time and Place, the Creditors of the said Mr. Farn are requested to meet, with an Account of their respective Debts, and to assent or dissent from such Terms as will be then proposed to them for the Payment thereof. For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. Harrison and Burton, Attornies, in Daventry. 70. Northampton Mercury - Monday 08 August 1785 DOVE-BRIDGE. THE several Persons who have delivered Plans and Estimates of the Expences of enlarging and repairing DOVE-BRIDGE, are desired to attend at the George Inn, in Crick, on the 15th Day of this instant August, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon. 71. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 February 1786 The list of certificates issued for Game Duty ... includes: Richard Drayson, of Crick, for the Lordship of Crick 72. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 February 1786 DIED, ...... —Saturday last, at Crick, in this County, Mr. Wm. Lucas, Soap-boiler and Chandler 73. Derby Mercury - Thursday 06 April 1786 Friday, April 7th Read several Road and Inclosure Bills. Reported the Crick Inclosure Bill. 74. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1786 TO be SOLD, at the Old Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 28th Day of April instant, The said HOUSE, known by the Sign of the OLD LION, situate at Crick aforesaid; late in the Tenure or Occupation of William Lucas, Soap-Boiler, deceased. The above Premises are adjoining to the Turnpike-Road leading to Northampton, and exceeding well situated for a Public-House, or any Trade or Business. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Samuel Clay, Rugby, Warwickshire; or Mr. Worthington, Attorney, , . 75. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 May 1786 TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with the Yard, Garden, Orchard, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Crick, in the County of Northampton, late in the Tenure or Occupation of Wm. Lucas, Soapboiler, dec. The above Premises are adjoining to the Turnpike-Road leading to Northampton, and exceedingly well situated for a Public-House, or any Trade. For further Particulars, or to treat for Purchase of the same, apply to Mr. Samuel Clay, Rugby, Warwickshire; or Mr. Worthington, Attorney, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. 76. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 May 1786 POETRY. On Saturday the 27th instant will be published, (Price One Shilling) THE PEDANTIC HYPOCRITE EXPOSED; Or, The CRICK WOLF exhibited in his proper Garb to the Public: Being a Reply to a celebrated Pamphet, entitled CRITICUS UNMASK'D, written by that doughty of Truth and Juftice, LAPIDARIUS, alias Sir Nabal Spatterwit and Others. By the WEEDONIAN BARD. To WHICH IS ADDED, The HERMIT'S ANSWER to the Prize-Aenigma in the Gentleman's Diary, 1786. Nonsense precipitate, like running Lead, Slipt thro' the Cracks and Zigzags his Head Next o'er his Books his Eyes began to roll, In pleasing Memory of all he stole; How here he sipt, how there he plunder'd snug, And suck'd all o'er, like an industrious Bug. .

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Northampton: Printed and sold by T. Dicey and Co. Sold also by Lacy, and Burnham, Northampton; Cullingworth, at Daventry; Clay, at Rugby; Wilcox, at ; and Evans, Paternoster-Row, London; and may be had of the Men who distribute this Paper. 77. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 July 1786 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Old Lion, in Crick, in the County Northampton, on Friday the 21st Day of July instant, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon, according to the Conditions of Sale then and there to be produced, The HOUSE, known by the Sign of the Old Lion, with the Yard, Garden, Orchard, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging at Crick aforesaid, and late in the Tenure or Occupation of Wm. Lucas, Soap-Boiler, dec. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Worthington, Attorney, in Luttervvorth, Leicestershire. 78. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 October 1786 STOLEN or STRAYED, on Monday Night tbe 9th, or Tuesday Morning the 10th of this instant October, out of a Home- Close at Crick, in the County of Northampton, A Brown HORSE, Rising four Years old, about 14 Hands and an Inch high, a Star in the Forehead, one white Heel behind, and a switch Tail not altered; the Property of Mr. Tho. Ashwell, of Crick atorefaid. Whoever will give Information of the above Horse, so that he may be had again, shall receive a Reward of HALF-a-GUINEA, and all reasonable Charges, by the above Thomas Ashwell. 79. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 June 1787 TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, and Entered upon either at Michaelmas or Lady-Day as a Purcshaser may think proper, ALL that CLOSE, PIECE, or PARCEL of fine rich PASTURE-LAND, lying and being in the Lordship of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and adjoining to the Turnpike-Road leading between Leicester and Daventry; containing by Admeasurement, 15 Statute Acres, or thereabouts, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Edward Masters, or his Under- Tenants. The said Mr. Edward Masters will shew the Premises; and for further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase thereof, apply to Mr. Thomas Lucas, Claybrook, in the County of Leicester; or to Mr. Dickens, Attorney at Law, in Coventry. N.B. Mr. Dickens has now ready any Sum of Money, from 50l. to 20001. to place out at Interest, upon Freehold Land- Security, but upon such only. ------STOLEN or STRAYED, on Friday Night the 29th, or Saturday Morning the 30th instant June, out of a Close at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, A Light-Bay HORSE, Between the Nag and Cart Kind, four Years old, near 15 Hands high, a small Star in the Forehead, a Snip down the Nose, remarkable high the Forehand, one white Heel behind, not both, has been lately pinched by the Collar on both Shoulders, and has a long Tail, if not altered; the Property of John Cooper, of Crick aforesaid. Whoever will give Information of the above Horse, that may be had again, shall, if Stolen, receive a Reward of TWO GUINEAS, on Conviction of the Offender or Offenders; and if Strayed, a Reward of HALF-A-GUINEA, and all reasonable Charges, of John Cooper, of Crick aforesaid. 80. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 July 1787 TO be LETT or SOLD, and Entered upon immediately, A Good Substantial Stone-built MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with the Yard, Garden, Orchard, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate, and being in CRICK, in the County of Northampton, late in the Occupation of William Lucas, deceased. The above Premises are adjoining the Turnpike-Road which goes through Crick to Northampton. For further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase of the same, apply to Mr. Worthington, Attorney at Law, at Lutterworth, Leicestershire. 81. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 August 1787 A Sunday-School has been opened at Crick, in this County, by Subscription, and Children, from six Years of Age and upwards, regularly attend Divine Service every Sunday, attended by two Masters. 82. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 October 1787 To be Peremptorily SOLD by AUCTION, without Reserve, at the Dwelling-House of Samuel Bullock, known by the Sign of the White-Lion, situate in Kilsby, in the County of Northampton, on Monday the 29th Day of this intant October, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon of the same Day, subject to such Conditions as shall be then and there produced, The FEE SIMPLE and INHERITANCE all that Close, Piece or Parcel of fine, rich old PASTURE-LAND or GROUND, situate, lying and being in the Lordship of CRICK, in the said County of Northampton, and adjoining to the Turnpike-Road between Lecester and Daventry, containing by estimation 15 Statute Acres or thereabouts, and now in the Occupation of Mr Edward Masters. The Premises (which are Tythe free) will be shewn by the said Mr. Masters, to any Person or Persons desirous of viewing the same, previous to the Sale. For further Particulars, apply to Mr.Dickens, Attorney at Law, in Coventry; who has any Sum of Money, from 100l. to 1000l now ready to place out at Interest, upon Freehold Land Security.

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83. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 January 1788 On Thursday was committed to the County-Gaol, by the Rev. Dr. Freeman, Thomas , charged on the Oath of William Lucas with feloniously stealing a Quantity of Cheese, of the Value of 12s., out of the House of John Bland, of Crick. 84. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 April 1788 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By EDWARD NEALE, jun. At the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 15th Day of April instant, between the Hours of One and Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, according to the Conditions of Sale then and there to be produced, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, A MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, or DWELLINGHOUSE, with the Stables, Garden, Orchard, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging; situate, standing, and being in CRICK aforesaid, and adjoining the Turnpike-Road leading from Crick to Northampton; late in the Occupation of William Lucas. For further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase of the same, apply to Mr. George Tealby, at Gilmorton; or Mr. Worthington, at Lutterworth, Leicestershire. 85. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 January 1789 WHEREAS the GAME in the Manor of CRICK has for some Time past been Destroyed by a Number of Unqualified Perfons:—Notice is hereby given, that if any such, in future, are found Trespassing upon the Manor, they will be prosecuted as the Law directs. 86. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 February 1789 To be SOLD by AUCTION, For the Benefit of the Creditors of Mr. THOMAS FARN, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, at the Red-Lion, in Crick, on the 19th Day of February instant, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon, A Well-fecured ANNUITY of FIFTEEN POUNDS for thirteen Years from St. Thomas last. For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. Harrison and Burton, Attornies, in Daventry; Mr. Cowley, sen. in Killesby; or to Mr. Wagstaff, Auctioneer, Daventry. N.B. This Annuity is sold for the Purpose of converting Mr. Farn's Property into Money, to the End that an immediate Dividend of his whole Property may made amongst his Creditors. 87. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 March 1789 WANTED immediately, A Journeyman STAY- MAKER.—One who is a good Hand, may have constant Employment, and good Wages, by applying to John Dalton, Stay-maker, at Crick, near Daventry, Northamptonshire. ------The Records of this Kingdom furnish no Precedent of the universal Expressions Gladness that are echoed from every Part of the Kingdom upon the Recovery our beloved Monarch. We have this Week received Accounts from Daventry, Brackley, West-Haddon, Crick, Chacombe, Road, Olney, Hanslope, Quainton, Great-Linford, Stewkley, Castle-Thorp, Chesham, Winslow, Great Brickhill, Little Brickhill, Dunchurch, Frowlesworth, Great Claybrook, Wibtoft, Ullesthorpe, and several other Places within the Circuit of this Paper, of the general Illuminations and Rejoicings that have taken Place on this happy Event ... 88. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 December 1789 To be SOLD to the BEST BIDDER At the Red-Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 8th Day of January next, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which due Notice will be given in this Paper, A CLOSE of rich LAND, situate in the Lordship of LILBORN, in the County of Northampton, adjoining the Watling-Street-Road, containing Ten Acres (more or less), and now in the Occupation of Mr. Ireson. For further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase of the same by Private Contract, apply to Messrs. Harrison and Burton, Attornies, Daventry. 89. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 January 1790 WANTED A proper Person to undertake the Care of the POOR, and Management of the WORK-HOUSE in the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton. Any Person willing to undertake the same, may apply to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Parish. 90. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 April 1790 Crick, Northamptonshire, April 24th, 1790. ABSCONDED, about Christmas last, and has left his Family chargeable to the Parish, JOHN GREEN, by Trade a Cordwainer, about 23 or 24 Years of Age, five Feet four or five Inches high, thick set, brown lank Hair, and fresh Complexion; had on, when he went away, a light coloured Great and under Coat, striped Velveret Waistcoat, dark Corduroy Breeches, and a round Hat. Whoever will apprehend the said John Green, and bring him to the Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish, shall have ONE GUINEA Reward, and all reasonable Charges. 91. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 August 1790 WHEREAS the GAME in the Manor of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, has for some Years past been destroyed by a unqualified Persons:—This is to inform all such Persons who are found Trespassing in the said Manor after the Date hereof, they will be prosecuted as the Law directs. Page 12 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Crick, August 27th 1790 92. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 October 1790 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE GAME DUTY. CERTIFICATES granted to GAMEKEEPERS for the Year 1790, under the Act of Parliament of the 15th of George the Third. Oct 16th THE Rev. James Cooper, of Yelvertoft, is appointed by Lord Craven for the Hundred of , and Manors of Winwick, Yelvertoft and Crick. 93. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 December 1790 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. WILLIAM HAMMONDS, of Ashby, in the County of Northampton, Butcher, having assigned the Whole of his Effects to Mr. James Knibb, of Daventry, and Mr. Slynn Whitmell, of Crick, for the Benefit of his Creditors; this is to request their Attendance on Thursday the 23rd instant at the House of the said William Hammonds, in Order to receive their respective Dividends. JAMES KNIBB, SLYNN WHITMELL. N.B. All Persons indebted to the said William Hammonds, are to pay the same to Mr. James or Mr. Whitmell, on or before the 223rd instant. Ashby, Dec. 4th, 1790. 94. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 February 1791 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Very desirable Freehold ESTATE, situate at CRICK, in the County of Northampton: Consisting of fifteen Acres or thereabouts of exceeding rich Grazing-Land, now in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Bucknill, of Crick, on a Lease for nine Years, four of which are unexpired at Michaelmas next, at the yearly Rent of 22l. clear of Taxes. For further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Thomas Bucknill, of Sawbridge, near Daventry. 95. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1791 This morning John Wills, of Crick, in this county, was publicly whipped here, pursuant to his sentence at the Quarter Sessions for leaving his infant daughter chargeable to the said parish of Crick. 96. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1791 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, And may be Entered immediately, THAT well-known PUBLIC-HOUSE, called the Old Lion, in CRICK, with another MESSUAGE adjoining the same.- The said House is well adapted for a Tradesman -- as a Woolcornber, Grocer, &c. For Particulars, apply to John Currin, at the said inn, will shew the Premises. 97. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 November 1791 A desirable PUBLIC-HOUSE. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By ROBERT BLABY, On Tuesday the 15th Day of November instant, upon the Premises, under such Conditions as will be then produced, A Very Convenient and Commodious PUBLIC HOUSE, with a roomy YARD, large, extensive ORCHARD and GARDEN, with every convenient OUT- BUILDING, situate in CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and now in the Occupation of the Proprietor, Mr. John Currin, who is going into a different Business: And also a TENEMENT adjoining, now occupied by John Cock. The Brewing-Vessels, Barrels, &c. &c. to be taken at a fair Appraisement. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Denny, Attorney, Long-Buckby; Mr. Currin, the Proprietor; or the Auctioneer, at Floore. 98. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 November 1791 WANTED immediately, Four Journeymen SHOEMAKERS.—Men's Men in the Custom Line, or Women's occasionally, may have constant Work and good Wages, by applying to Mr. Richard Page, of Yelvertoft, or Mrs. Mary Page, of Crick, Northamptonshire. 99. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 December 1791 WHEREAS some Person or Persons, late on Thursday Night the 24th, or early on Friday Morning the 25th of November, did BREAK INTO a WORKSHOP, in the Town of Crick, in the County of Northampton, belonging to THOMAS WILLS, Shoemaker, and did feloniously take from thence the following Articles, viz. the best Part of Half a Slitter, a small Part being cut off the Butt, Part cut off the Belly, and one Vamp from the Welts, with the Welts on; some Pieces of Neat's Leather, and Wax Calf-Skins;—two Pieces of Black grain Skins, one lighter than the other; a large Neck of Sole-Leather, one Belly of Ditto;—one new Pair of Women's Shoes with lowish Heels, a Pair of strong Men's Calf- Skin Shoes, new soled down to the Heel, and Heel-Pieces nail'd on with flat-headed Nails;—a Pair of old Boot-Feet cut off about the Ankles, and two Parcels of Tacks for Heels. Whoever will give Information of the Person or Persons who stole the above Articles, to the said Thomas Wilis, so that he, she or they may be convicted of the same, shall receive a Reward of TEN POUNDS, from me THO. WILLS.

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100. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 June 1792 TO be LETT or SOLD, and may be Entered upon immediately, Convenient, Old-accuftomed PUBLIC-HOUSE, (called the Old-Lion) with the Orchard, Garden, Yard, and Appurtenances thereto belonging near the Centre of the Town of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and adjoining the Turnpike-Road from Northampton to Dunchurch, late in the Occupation of Mr. John Currin. Also, A TENEMENT adjoining the Public-House. The above Premises are very convenient for carrying on any other Business in Conjunction with the Public Line. For further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to the said Mr. John Currin, in Daventry or to Mr. Denny, Attorney at Law, Long-Buckby. 101. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 November 1792 FARN's CREDITORS. THE Creditors of Mr. THOMAS FARN, of Crick, (if any) who have not already delivered in their respective Demands, are desired to send a particular Account thereof, to Messrs. Harrison and Burton, in Daventry, on or before the 18th Day of this instant November.—And, for the Accommodation of the Creditors, a Division of his Estate and Effects will be made at the Bear Inn, in Daventry, on the 5th, and at the Red-Lion, in Crick, on the 7th Day of December next.—And as a final Dividend is proposed to be made at the aforesaid Times and Places, all such Creditors who shall neglect to send in their Demands, on or previous to the said 18th Day of this instant, will be excluded all Benefit arising from the said Estate. Daventry, Nov. 10, 1792. 102. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 August 1793 Northamptonshire Estates. To be sold by private contract. Several farms, Lands and Tenements, in the parishes of Yelvertoft,Crick and Long-Buckby, in the County of Northampton, in the following Lots, viz: ...... X: The Manor of Yelvertoft. XI: One Moiety of the Manor of Crick, and the Cottage Rents, payable thereto...... 103. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 December 1793 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. TITE, On Friday the 27th Day of December, at the George Inn, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, between the Hours of Three and Five o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced, A Freehold MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with the Barns, Stables, Yard, Garden, and Out- buildings thereto belonging, situate and being in the Parish of CRICK aforesaid, in the Occupation of Mr. Billing. Also will be sold, in the Afternoon of the same Day, A Black Gelding, of the Cart Kind, three Years old, one Cow, Stirk, and three Ricks cf exceeding good Hay. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. Billing, of Crick; or the Auctioneer, in Daventry. 104. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 April 1794 WANTED immediately, A steady, careful, middle-aged MAN, without Family, to superintsnd the Workhouse, and undertake the Maragement and Maintenance of the Poor of the Parish of CRICK, Northamptonihire.— Particulars may be known, by applying to the Officers of the said Parish. 105. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 July 1794 For the benefit of Creditors. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr; TITE, Upon the Premises, on Tuesday next the 22d instant, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, ALL the HOUSEHOLD-FURNITURE, GOODS, CHATTELS, EFFECTS, & STOCK in TRADE, of WILLIAM SMITH, now or late of Crick aforesaid Woolcomber. The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock. And also will be Sold by Auction, at Six o'Clock in the Afternoon of the same Day, at the Red Lion, in Crick aforesaid, All that Messuage, Tenement, or Dwelling-House, with the Shops, Yard, Garden, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, situate, standing, and being in CRICK aforesaid, now or late in the Possession or Occupation of the said William Smith. All Persons who now stand indebted to the said Wm. Smith, are desired forthwith to pay their respective Debts to Mr. Kightley, of Northampton; or Mr. Checkley, of Crick, who are duly authorized to receive the same. And the Creditors of the said Wm. Smith, are hereby requested to attend at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon of the same Day, at the Red Lion, in Crick aforesaid, in Order to elect whether they will accept such Dividend as shall arise from the Estate and Effects above mentioned in full Discharge of their respective Debts due and owing to them from the said Williakm Smith, or dissent therefrom. 106. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 March 1795 HIS MAJESTY, (whom God long preserve) having immediate Occasion for TEN THOUSAND GOOD MEN, to serve in his ROYAL NAVY, during the present War, has signified the same in an Act of Parliament, to all the Counties and Parishes in this Kingdom.— ...... Parishes of Crick and Winwirk. WANTED, A STOUT ABLE-BODIED MAN, for the Service of His Majesty's Navy, who will be required to serve during the present War, or for the Space of Three Calendar Months after the End thereof. A VERY HANDSOME BOUNTY will be given, and the Person serving may have an Opportunity of returning Home with his whole Page 14 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Pay in his Pocket; besides these important Advantages, he have the Chance of obtaining a considerable Sum by sharing Prize-Money, &c. Apply to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Crick, on or before the 7th of April next. No one under the Age of 16, or above 45, need apply; nor any Person haying more than one Child.-— Preference will given to a single Person. Crick, March 24. 1795. 107. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 July 1795 B. GOODMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAVING served his Clerkship with Mr. SMYTH, of Northampton, and begun to practice at CRICK, in the County Northampton, begs Leave to solicit the Patronage of his Friends and the Public, and hopes by his Assiduity and Attention to his Profession to merit their Favours. Crick, 9th July, 1795. 108. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 July 1795 CRICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. B. GOODMAN, of Guilsboro', At the House of John Cooper, known by the Sign of the Red-Lion, in Crick, on Thursday the 6th Day of August Day of next, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will then be produced, TWO CLOSES of very rich PASTURE LAND inclosed, lying and being on the South Side of and adjoining the Village of CRICK aforesaid, containing ten Acres or thereabouts (more or less) now in the Tenure or Occupation of Mrs. Armstone.—Further Particulars may be had of Mr. Goodman, Attorney at Law, Crick. 109. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 November 1795 MARRIED...... On Tuesday last, Mr. Goodman, attorney at law, of Crick, in this county, to Miss Mary Berry, daughter of the late Mr. Berry, lace-merchant, of this place [viz., Northampton]. 110. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1796 WANTED immediately, a Journeyman MILLER. A steady Man, who is a good Workman, may meet with Employment and good Wages, by applying to William Whittmell, Crick, Northamptonshire. July 9th, 1796. 111. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 July 1796 CRICK, July 28th, 1796. QANTED, A Steady careful MAN, with a a small Family, to undertake the Management of the Work and Maintenance of the Poor of the Parish of CRICK, in the County ot Northampton. Materials may be procured for their Employment in the Worsted Manufactory without any Expence. For further Particulars, apply to the Churchwardens and Overfseers of the Poor of the said Parish. Several Boys and Girls belonging to the Parish of Crick aforesaid, to be put out Apprentices. Apply to the Parish Officers. 112. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 October 1796 LOST, SUPPOSED to be Strayed, on Tuesday the 27th of September, 1796, A WHITE SOW, of the Norfolk Kind, with a Black Spot near one Hip, and a Club Claw on one of the Hind Feet. Whoever will bring the said Sow to Edward Cheney, at the Black-Bull,Cold-Ashby, or to John Iliff, at the Windmill, in Crick, both in the County of Northampton, shall be handsomely rewarded, and have all reasonable charges paid. 113. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 November 1796 To be SOLD, to the Best Bidder, By Mr. WAGSTAFF, At the Fox-and-Hounds, in Daventry, on Friday the 11th Day of this instant November, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, A Large and well-built Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE; containing a good Parlour, Kitchen, Cellar, Pantries, and four Bed-Chambers; and also two Barns, with Stabling for four Horses, and Lofts over the same, two Cowhoufes, Pigsties, and Waggon Hovels; an Orchard well planted with Fruit-Trees, a Garden and Home-Close of very rich Pasture Land, containing together near an Acre and a Half, now in the Occupation of Mr. John Baker. The Premises are situated at the South Entrance of the Town of Crick, upon the Public Road from Daventry, and are extremely well adapted for a Farm-House, or a Tradesman's House of almost any Descriprion, that requires Room. For further Particulars, apply to Harrison and Burton, Daventry. 114. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 November 1796 WANTED, A Journeyman COOPER A good Workman will meet with constant Employ and good Wages, by applying to John Bailey, Crick, Northamptonshire. 115. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 December 1796 WANTED, for the CRICK, in the County of Northampton, FIVE active young MEN, to serve as Subftitutes in the SUPPLEMENTARY MILITIA. For Particulars respecting the Bounty, &c, apply to the Churchwardens of the said Parifh. Dec. 27th, 1796.

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116. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 July 1797 Red Lion Inn, . A POST-COACH sets out from the above Inn every Morning at Three o'Clock; Sunday, Wednefday, and Friday, by Way of Middleton, and Brackley; Tuesday, Thusfday and Saturday by Way of Adderbury and Aynho, to the Bell and Crown Inn, Holborn, London; from whence it returns every Morning at Four o'Clock by the same Road. ------Good Grass for Horses, WHICH will be taken in at Two Shillings and Six-pence a Week each; Yearlings One Shilling and Ninepence. Enquire of John Baker, Crick, near Daventry. 117. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 March 1798 LIVE STOCK &c, To be SOLD by AUCTION, By ARTHUR BROWNSGRAVE, On Monday, March the 19th, 1798, on the Premises of Mr. THOMAS MARSON, sen. of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, (who is leaving the Farm), THE STOCK: —consisting of fixteen Dairy Cows, seven Stirks, two yearling Calves, thirty-five Tegs, thirty Sheerhogs, fifty Ewes, lamb'd and in-lamb, which will be divided into Lots convenient for the Purchasers; three Draught Horses, two yearling Colts, Farming Utensils, and sundry Lots of Furniture, old Iron, &c. Sale to begin in the Morning at Ten o'Clock. 118. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 May 1798 TO COVER, this Season, 1798, at One Guinea a Mare, and One Shilling the Man, The Dark-Bay HORSE, SPORTSMAN. Sportsman is fifteen Hands and a Half high, and one of the completest strong Blood Horses ever seen; was got by Mr. Allenby 's Atlas, Son of the Duke Devonshire's Atlas; his Dam by Goliah, Son of the famous Goliah belonging to the Duke of Bolton, that won seven King's Plates in one Year and walked over Newmarket the same Year fpr the eighth, no Horse daring to start against him. During the Season, SPORTSMAN will be at Brigstock on Mondays; Harborough, on Tuesdays; Daventry, on Wednesdays; Crick, on Thursdays; Guilsborough, , and , on Fridays; and Northsmpton, on Saturdays. (The Money to be paid at Midsummer next, or at the Time of Covering. 119. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 June 1798 PUBLIC WHARF, LEICESTER. SIMPSON and Co. respectfully inform the Public they shall next Week commence burning BARROW and CRICK LIME, for Land Building. The Public may depend on being supplied with any Quantity, on the most reasonable Terms, by giving timely Notice. Also, MOUNTSORREL STONE, for Paving, Soughing, or Walls; and STONE for Hearths, Barn Floors, Floors.—Also, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE PLASTER and SALT. Enquire of Simpfon and Rice, or George Webb, Clerk at the Wharf. Leicester, May 10, 1798. 120. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 June 1798 LOST, on Monday the 4th of June on their Return from Rowell Fair, TWO STIRK HEIFERS, (Supposed to be brindled ones); and ONE COW, Nearly white, of the half-bred Holderness Kind. Each of the said Stirks has three Clips on the Hip on the milking Side, and a Cut on the Rump on the other Side, and one of them has had a Calf. The Cow has a Cut on the End of the Rump, two Clips on the round Bone, and a small Clip on the first Rib on the milking Side. Whoever has found the said two Stirks and Cow, Or either of them, and will bring the same or give Intelligence thereof that they may be had again to John Cooper, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, shall receive SEVEN SHILLINGS Reward for each of the said Beasts, and all reasonable Charges. 121. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 June 1799 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. TITE, on Thursday the 27th Day of June instant, between the Hoursof Three and Five in the Afternoon, at the George Inn, at Crick, in teh County of Northampton, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced, ALL that MESSUAGE or Farmhouse, with the Barns, Stables, Granaries, Out-Buildings, Homestead, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, at CRICK aforesaid, together with several CLOSES of very rich ARABLE, MEADOW, and PASTURE GROUND, (lying contiguous to the Homestead,) situate, lying, and being in the said Parish of CRICK, containing together by Estimation 42 Acres or thereabouts, be the same more or less, and now or late in the Tenure or Occupation of Mr. Slynn Whitwell. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. John Cowley, sen. of Killesby; Mr. Thomas Ashwell, or Mr. Thomas Bucknell, of Crick aforesaid; or to Mr. Oakden, Attorney at Law, Daventry. All Persons who have Claims or Demands against the Estate and Effects of the said Slynn Whitwill, are desired to send in a particular Account of the same to the said Mr. Cowley, Mr. Ashwell, or Mr. Bucknell. —And all Persons who are indebted unto the said Slynn Whitwell, are desired forthwith to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. Cowley, Mr. Ashwell, or Mr. Bucknell, without further Notice. 122. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 August 1799 TO be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. TITE, On Tuesday the 6th Day of August, at the House of Mr. John Cooper, known by the Sign of the Red Lion, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon, The Property of Mr. SLYM [sic] WHITMILL, In Lots, THE following good CROPS of GRAIN and GRASS; TEN ACRES of WHEAT, SEVEN ACRES of OATS. TWO ACRES of VETCHES, SIXTEEN ACRES of GRASS. SIXTY LOADS and upwards of DUNG, in two Lots. 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The Crops may be taken off the Premises, and will be sold with the Aftermath and Herbage of the said Farm till Michaelmas next. Conditions of Sale will be produced at the Time of Sale. 123. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 May 1800 Hay and Straw. To be SOLD, ABOUT Twelve Tons of exceeding fine MEADOW HAY, got and thatched without any Wet, standing in the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, close to the Turnpike Road, and two Miles from Hillmorton Wharf. Also, about Four Tons of stout WHEAT STRAW, in the same Parish. For a View of either, enquire of Mr. Clark, at the George Inn, in Crick; and to treat for the Purchase, apply to Richard Abbey, Watford Grounds. 124. Stamford Mercury - Friday 07 November 1800 Mr. Schoen, sen. Fellow of St. John's college, in this university, is presented by the President and Fellows of that society to the valuable rectory of Crick, in Northamptonshire, worth 800l. per annum. Mr. Schoen many years ago had a commission in the Northamptonshire militia. 125. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 November 1800 Belonging to the late Rev. Dr. SPIER. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. J. WAGSTAFF, On Friday the 28th of this instant November, at the Red-Lion in Crick, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, subject to the Conditions of Sale then to be produced, A Freehold CLOSE of very good PASTURE LAND, and excellent MEADOW adjoining, with a good Hovel, and Oak Sheep Pens thereupon, and containing 15 ACRES, situated in the Parish of Crick, in the County of Northampton, adjoining the Watllng-Street Road, and in the Occupation of Mr. Humphrey, as Tenant at Will. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Spier, of Crick; or to Mr. Caldecott, Attorney at Law, Rugby. 126. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 August 1801 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by John Sanders, On Friday the 21st of August instant, at the George Inn in Crick, in the County of Northampton, at Sixo'Clock in teh Afternoon, subject to the Conditions of Sale then to be produced, Theunder-mentioned Freehold and Leasehold Property, Late the Estate of J.E. Spier Esq., Lot 1: Two Closes of useful Arable and Pasture Land, containing together about 18 Acres, lying in Crick aforesaid, by the said of the Road leading to Watford,and in the Occupation of Richard Dunkley. Lot 2: A Close of Pasture Land, in Crick aforesaid, contanining about Ten Acres, in the Occupation of Edward Humphries, and lying near the Lordship of Yelvertoft. Lot 3: The lease of the late Dwelling House of the said J.E. Spier, in Crick aforesaid, of which there are seven Years to come at Michaelmas next, at the very low rent of 7l. 10s. per Annum; consisting of two parlours, a Kitchen and Back Kitchen, and good Lodging Rooms over them, with convenient Out-Offices; also a spacious Yard, a new Barn, with Stables, and other Out-buildings and Homestead, adjoining, all in good Repair. Lot 4: About six Acres of fine Oats, now growing in the Forty-Acre Piece. Lot 5: About five Acres of exceedingly good Aftermath, in the last-mentioned Piece. Lot 6: The Keep until Michaelmas next, of about Thirty-six Acres of good Pasture Land, lying in teh fields of Crick aforesaid. For further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr Caldecott, Attorney at Law, in Rugby; or to Mr Sanders, the Auctioneer, in Daventry. 127. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 August 1801 ALL Persons who have any Claim or Demand on the Estate and Effects of JOHN JUDKINS, late of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Grocer, deceased, are desired to send an Account ot their respective Demands to Mr. Lamb, Attorney at Law, in Daventry, in Order to their being immediately discharged; and all Persons who stood indebted to the said John Judkins at the time of his Death are requested to pay their Debts to the said Mr. Lamb, Who is duly aiithorized to receive the same. 128. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 September 1801 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. TITE, on Thusrday the 24th Day of September, 1801, on the premises of Mr. THOMAS MATTHEWS, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, ALL his neat and valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: Comprising, Four-post Mahogany and other Bedsteads, with good sacking-bottoms, twelve fram'dand glaz'd Prints of Pamela; handsome Mahogany Dining and Oak Tables; Mahogany Tea and Card Tables, neatly inlaid with Sattin-wood; handsome Pier Glass, 17 Inches by 31 Inches; handsome Dressing Tables and Dressing Glasses; Bath-stove and other Grates; handsome Pierced-border Fenders; six neat stained Parlour Chairs, six Oak Ditto, and one armed Ditto to match; capital Mahogany Chest-upon-chest; Oak Ditto; new handsome Beaufet, with four Doors; a good thrity-six Hour Clock, with painted Mahogany Case; handsome polished Kitchen-Grate, with Urn-Tops; neatly polish'd Kitchen Fenders, and Kitchen Requisites in general. The Sale to begin at Half-past Ten o'Clock precisely. 129. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 December 1801 To be LETT, For a Term of 7 or 14 Years, And may be Entered upon immediately,

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A Convenient HOUSE for a small Family, situate at the End of the Town of CRICK, upon the Turnpike-Road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton, and about 5 Miles from Rugby and 6 from Daventry: Consisting of a Parlour, Kitchen, and back Kitchen, on the Ground Floor, and useful Lodging Rooms above; with a Yard, Bam, Stables, and convenient Garden and Homestead. These Premises are well calculated for the Residence of an Apothecary and Surgeon, being in a very populous Village and Neighbourhood. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. Caldecott, Attorney at Law, in Rugby; or to Mr. James Wedding, in Crick, who will shew the Premises. 130. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 February 1802 Mr John Judkin's Debtors The several Debtors to the Estate of Mr. JohnJudkins, late of Crick, deceased, who have neglected to pay due Attention to the former Notice inserted in this Paper, Are Hereby Informed, That unless they pay their respective Debts into the Hands of Mr. Lamb, Attorney at Law, in Daventry, they will be sued for the same without further Notice. 131. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 September 1802 To be LETT And Entered upon at Michaelmas next, SIXTEEN ACRES of LAND, in the Parish of PRIORS-MARSTON, in the County of Warwick, now rented by Mr. Bond. Enquire of Mr. Allen, Surgeon, in Crick. 132. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 October 1802 To the FRIENDS and RELATIVES of the INSANE. - CHARLES ALLEN Having had frequent Opportunities of attending to the INSANE, begs to inform the Public that he intends taking Patients of that Description, and hopes by every requisite Attention (as well as Humanity) being paid to their unfortunate Situation, to merit the Approbation of those who may think proper to place any Friend under his Care. Further Particulars may be known by Letter addressed (Post-paidj to Mr. Allen, Surgeon, Crick, near Daventry. October 20th, 1802. 133. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 February 1803 Hillmorton Wharf, 10th Feb. 1803. ALL Persons who stand indebted to the Estate and Effects of the late WILLIAM PEMBERTON, of HILLMORTON-WHARF, in the County of Warwick, Coal Merchant and Dealer in Grain, deceased, are requested to pay the same to Mary Pemberton, his Relict, or to Mr. Wm. West, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Farmer, or before the 12th Day of March next: —And all Persons to whom the said Wm. Pernberton stood indebted at the Time his Decease, are desired to send an Account thereof to the said Mary Pemberton, or the said Mr. Wm. West, or before the said 12th Day March next, in order that the same may be discharged and paid. (Mary Pemberton returns her sincere Thanks to the Customers of her late Husband, and as the Business in all its Branches will be carried on by her, for the Benefit of herself of and Family, she humbly solicits their future Favours, and the Favours of the Public in general. 134. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 April 1803 WANTED IMMEDIATELY, AN Apprentice to a GROCER and TALLOW-CHANDLER.— A young Man, of a good Education, may hear of a Situation by applying to William Dunkley, of Crick, Northamptonshire. 135. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 September 1803 WANTED, A YOUNG MAN, to serve as a SUBSTITUTE in the SUPPLEMENTARY MILITIA, for the Parish of Crick, in the County of Northampton. Apply to the Churchwardens or Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish. N.B.: A liberal Bounty will be given. Sept. 9th, 1803. 136. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 May 1804 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Messrs. R. & E. BLABY, In Lots, at the House Mr. John Cooper, the Sign the Red-Lion, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Monday the 21st Day of May instant, between the Hours of Three and Six o'Clock in the Afternoon, according to Conditions then to be produced, Lot 1. A Commodious HOUSE and BAKEHOUSE, with Outhouses, Bush Barn, Stable, Yard, and large Orchard, well planted with choice Fruit Trees, and a large Quantity of very improving young Timber Trees growing thereon, most advantageously situated in the South End of that large and populous Village CRICK. Lot 2. A CLOSE of exceeding rich LAND, conveniently situated near the Windmill, in CRICK, and containing three Acres, more or less.—Both the ibove Lots are now in the Occupation of James Barford. Lot 3. TWO COTTAGES, situate in CRICK aforesaid, in the Occupation of John Mole and others. For a View ot the above, apply to Mr. James Barford, the Tenant. 137. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 September 1804 To be LETT, An old-accustomed MALT-KILN, which will dry twelve Quarters per Week, with convenient Garners, Pump, Coke-House, and every Requisite necessary for the Malt Business, situate in the Centre of the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton. The above Premises have lately been rebuilt, are in good Repair, in full Trade, and may be entered immediately. For Particulars, enquire of Mr. Thomas Bucknell, of Crick aforesaid.

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138. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 July 1805 To be SOLD by AUCTION by Mr. CULLINGWORTH, At Mr. Clark's, the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 25th of July instant 1805, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, ALL that FreehoId MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, DWELLING-HOUSE; together with the complete Butcher's Shop, Yard (wherein is a well of excellent Water),Barn, Stable, Cow-House, Pigstye, Fasting-House &c; pleasantly and well situated for Business, adjoining the Turnpike- Road leading from Northampton to Dunchurch, in the populous and pleasant Village of Crick aforesaid, and near Daventry, Rugby and other Market Towns, and also near the ; now in the Occupation of Mrs. Smith, Widow, who will shew the Premises any Time prior to the Sale. The above Premises are in good Condition, and have been occupied by a Butcher for many Years, but are suitable for any other Business requiring Room. For further Particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, in Daventry. 139. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 September 1805 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT Application is intended to be made to the Honourable the House of Commons in the next Session of Parliament, for Leave to bring in a Bill in order to obtain an Act for continuing the Term and altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act passed in the twenty-first Year of the Reign of His present Majesty King George the Third, for more effectually repairing the Road from the Dun-Cow, in the Town of Dunchurch, to the Town of Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to St. James's-End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, and for repealing the several Laws then in Force relating to the said Road; which Road passeth through the several Parishes or Places of Dunchurch, Bilton, and Hillmorton, in the County Warwick; and Barby, Kilsby, Creek, otherwise Crick, Watford, West-Haddon, Long-Buckby, East-Haddon, Holdenby, Brington, Althorpe, Harleston, Dallington, and St. James's-End, Duston, all in the County of Northampion.—Dated this twenty-fourth Day of August, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Five. 140. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 March 1806 EDUCATION. MRS. SUMMONS and Miss DRINGS leg Leave to inform their friends and the Public, they have taken the House late in the Occupation of C. Allen, Surgeon, in the healthful Village of CRICK, in the County of Northampton; and, on Monday, April 14th, 1805, they intend opening a SEMINARY for the INSTRUCTION of YOUNG LADIES in every valuable and genteel Accomplishment. Terms, £16 per Annum; Entrance, £1 1s. Day-Scholars taken on reasonable Terms. Proper Masters will attend to teach the necessary Branches. 141. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 March 1806 STRAYED, from the Parish of Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Tuesday the 18th February last, A young light- red-coloured GREYHOUND DOG, having a Scar on his right Shoulder, a blue Muzzle, light-coloured eyes and answers to the Name of 'Smoker'. Whoever may have found the said Dog, and will bring him to the Red-Lion, in Crick aforesaid, shall receive HALF-A-GUINEA REWARD, and reasonable Charges. 142. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 May 1806 To the DEBTORS and CREDITORS of Mr. JOHN WATTS, late of Southam, in the County of Warwick, Yeoman, deceased. ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate and Effects of the said JOHN WATTS, are hereby desired to send them immediately to Mr. John Watts, at the Sign of the Wheat-Sheaf, in Crick, in the County of Northampton; or to Mr. William Winkley, Farmer, of Southam, in the County of Warwick; who are authorized to settle the same.—And all Persons who stand indebted to the Estate and Effects of the said John Watts, are hereby desired to pay their respective Debts to the said John Watts, of Crick; or Mr. William W'mkley, of Southam; within two Months from the Date hereof. Crick, May 14th, 1806. 143. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 December 1806 LADIES' BOARDING-SCHOOL, CRICK. MRS. SUMMONS and Miss DRINGS, with Gratitude for past Favours, beg Leave to inform their Friends, their VACATION will commence on Friday the 19th of December, 1806. The Seminary will again be opened on Monday, January 19th, 1807. 144. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 March 1807 WANTED, A sober, steady MAN, without a Family, to undertake the MANAGEMENT of a WORKHOUSE, and the MAINTENANCE and EMPLOYMENT of the POOR of the Parish of CRICK —Preference will given to a Person acquainted with the Tammy-Weaving and Spinning business. Apply to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish, in Easter Week. Proposals from any Medical Gentleman in the Vicinity, to whom it may be convenient to attend the Poor of the said Parish in Cases of Sickness, &c. will received by the said Overseers.

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145. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 April 1807 To COVER, this Season, 1807. AT Mr. Wm. ODELL's, Abington-Street Northampton, at One Guinea and a Half each Mare, and Half-a-Crown the Groom, YOUNG HUE-AND-CRY. He is rising seven Years old, perfectly sound, stands 15 Hands 2 Inches high, and is of particularly good Action.—He was got by that well-known Horse Pretender (which trotted 16 Miles within the Hour, late the Property of Mr. Christipher Wroot, of Long-Sutton), his Dam by Old-Hue-and-Cry; her Dam was bred by Mr. Parker, of Thorney, out of a Mare got by the Duke of Bolton's Mogul, and is own Brother to Dash and Enchanter. Young Hue-and-Cry will be at Towcester, every Tuesday; at Home, every Tuesday Night; Daventry, every Wednesday; George Inn, Crick, every Wednesday Night; Lutterworth, every Thursday; Talbot lnn, Welford, every Thursday Night; Highgate-House, every Friday; and Northampton, every Friday Night, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Mares to be paid for the last Time of going round: the Groom to be paid at the Time of Covering. 146. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 May 1807 WANTED, A YOUNG MAN, of a good Education, about 15 or 16 Years of Age, as an Apprentice to a GROCER and TALLOW CHANDLER. Apply personally to Wm. Dunkley, of Crick, in the County of Northampton.—No Attention will be paid to any Letters. 147. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 May 1807 To Be LETT, A Substantial DWELLING-HOUSE, with the Yard, Barn, Stables and all other Out-offices, suitable for any Person that requires Room,With a good Garden and Orchard, situated in the populous Village of CRICK, in the County of Northampton. For a View of the Premises, apply to Thomas Hopkins, of Crick, of Mr John WATTS, Winwick. Winwick, May 14th, 1807. 148. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 October 1807 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By EDWARD NEALE & SON, On Monday the 2d Day of November, 1807, at the House of Mr. Joseph Clarke, the George Inn, in Crick, in the County Northampton, between the Hours of Two and Five o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions of Sale then to be produced, A Substantial DWELLING-HOUSE; consisting of two large Bays in Front, with a Yard, Garden, and a Shoemaker's Shop at the Top of the Yard. The above Premises are pleasantly situated in the Centre of the Town of CRICK, and now in the Tenure of Mr. Thomas Hobbs. For a View of the said Premises, apply the Tenant, who will shew the same. 149. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 March 1808 Freehold Tythe-free. Land, To be SOLD by AUCTION, Some Time in April next, 1808 (unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which Notice will given), THIRTEEN Acres, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, of rich MEADOW and PASTURE LAND, lying in the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and adjoining the Street Road, in the Occupation of Mr. Richard Dunn, of Braunston. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. H. Flecknoe, Braunston; or to treat for the same by Private Contract, to Thomas Dunn, of Brinklow-Heath. Immediate Possession may be had. Brinklow-Heath, Feb. 18th, 1808 150. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1808 Crick, July 16th 1808. MRS. SUMMONS & Miss BRINGS respectfully inform their Friends and the Public, that their SEMINARY re-commences on Monday the 25th of July. 151. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 September 1808 Coventry, August 30th, 1808. At a Meeting held at the White-Bear in the City of Coventry, on Tuessday the 30th Day of August, 1808, pursuant to public Advertisement, to take into Consideration the intended Communication between the Grand Junction and the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canals, by Means of the projected , RICHARD GRESLEY, Esq. in the Chair; THE Resolutions of the Meeting held at the Crown-and-Anchor Tavern, London, on the 11th Day of June last, having been read, and the different Proceedings of the Committee of Proprietors the Grand Union having been reported, the following Resolutions were agreed to:— 1st, That this Meeting do approve of the Resolutions of the abovementioned Meeting of the 11th of June last, and also of the Proceedings of the Committee of Proprietors of the Grand Union Canal. 2d, That it is the Opinion of this Meeting, that the projected Grand Union Canal will be of great Advantage to the Public, facilitating the Conveyance of Merchandise between London and the River Trent, by a Line of Canals 33 Miles nearer than the present circuitous Route. 3d, That it will be of important Service to the Proprietors of the different Canals connected with it, by the great increase of Tonnage which it will bring upon their respective Canals, and to the Grand Junction in particular, by the Supply of Water which it will convey into the summit Level of that Canal near Braunston.

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That upon Mr. Bevan's Estimate of the Expense of cutting the proposed Line of Canal, amounting to £180,000 (of which near £140.000 is already subscribed), there is a fair and reasonable Expectation of a Dividend being produced of at least 10 per Cent.; therefore, that this Meeting strongly recommends the Grand Union Canal to the Attention of the Public. And whereas there exists no Difference of Opinion as to the Propriety of prosecuting the Line of the proposed Canal from the Point of Departure from the Union Canal up to the Village of Crick; but as two practicable Lines of Communication with the Summit of the Grand Junction there present themselves, Resolved, That it recommended to the General Committee in London, to employ Mr. John Woodhouse, the acting Engineer on the Northern District of the Grand Junction Canal, jointly with Mr. Bevan, in making an accurate Survey, Plan, Section, and Estimate of the said Part of the Line of the Grand Union, from the Union Canal to Crick aforesaid; and also separate and distinct Plans, Sections, and Estimates of the two practicable Lines of Canal from thence to the Grand Junction Summit, in order to determine which will be the most eligible Line of Canal to execute; and that a Copy such Surveys, Sections, and Estimates, be sent to Richard Gresley, Esq. the Chairman of this Meeting. That it earnestly recommended to the General Committee, that Mr. John Woodhouse be also united with Mr. Bevan, as an Engineer in the Execution of the Grand Union Canal. That a Subscription Book be immediately opened at the Banking-House of Messrs. Wyatt & Beck, Coventry, in addition to those already directed by the General Committee in London. That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to Richard Gresley Esq.,. for his Conduct in the Chair. That these Resolutions be printed in the Coventry Mercury, the Coventry Herald, the Leicester, Northampton, , and one London Paper, and a Copy transmitted to the Chairman of the Committee in London. RICHARD GRESLEY, Esq. Chairman.

Estimate of Tonnages on the proposed Grand Union Canal. Lime, likely to be used for agricultural Purposes, on this Line of Canal, viz. 50,000 Acres of Land requiring Lime, at 10 Quarters per Acre, is 500,000 Quarters, which will consume 15,000 Tons of Coals, which at an Average of 15 Miles, at 2d. per Ton, per Mile £3,125.0s.0d. Limestone, of which a considerable Quantity will be sent into Leicestershire, 150,000 Tons, Average six Miles, at Id. per Ton, per Mile £3,750.0s.0d. Coals for domestic Purposes, 10,000 Tons, Average 15 Miles, at 2d. per Ton, per Mile ...... £1,250.0s.0d. Coals from the Derbyshire Mines, passing through the whole Length into the Grand Junction, say 20,000 Tons, at 2d. per Ton, per Mile, on 22 Miles £3,666.0s.0d. The local Trade, being the Produce of the Land in the various Sorts of Grain, Hay, Wool, Bricks, Lime, Stone for Building, Average the Whole at £100 per Mile, being Half the present Amount of local Trade per Mile on the Grand Junction £2,200.0s.0d. The various Articles of Merchandise from , Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, the whole Length into the Grand Junction, say 20,000 Tons, being about one-fifth of what passes on the Grand Junction, 22 Miles, at 2d. per Ton, per Mile £3,666.0s.0d. This will not be found over-rated, since, at the present Time, three Vessels per Week leave Hull for London, Burthen 150 to 200 Tons, laden with Cheese, Butter, Bacon, Hams, Yorkshire Goods, &c. which, at 450 Tons per Week, is 23,400 Tons annually. In the Article of Cheese, in the Year 1807, 3,254 Tons entered the Grand Junction, and from January to July 31, 1808, only 1,502 Tons, although it is well known, that not less than 10,000 Tons of this Article go yearly to London. The great Weight of Cheese in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Parts bordering on the Trent, are conveyed by that Route to London at present. The Granite Stone of Mountsorrell, which is excellent Paving Stone, and therefore particularly suited to the London Market, being equal to the Scotch Granite, and can be delivered at twenty Shillings per Ton in London, may be expected to be carried in large Quantities, and this Article will facilitate the Carriage of Live Cattle, making an excellent underlading for those Boats, say 20,000 Tons, 22 Miles, at 1d per Ton, per Mile...... £1833.0s.0d. Down Trade. The Articles under the Head of Groceries, which passed Braunston from London, in the Year 1807, amounted to 13,822 Tons, and from the 1st January to July 31, 1808, to 8,236 Tons. These Articles were consumed in Warwickshire, Part of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and ; but these Places have not Half the Weight of Goods from London; as the Eastern Parts of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, West of Derby, Nottinghamshire, Part of Yorkshire, and , almost entirely rely Upon the London Market for their Supplies, which cannot be less than 30,000 Tons; but suppose two-thirds of this is carried by Canal, 20,000 Tons, 22 Miles, at 2d per Ton, per Mile, is £3,660.0s.0d. The increased Consumption of Manure for the Improvement of Agriculture, the Article of Chalk, which is well adapted for the Soil of Northamptonshire, in its various Forms, may be calculated at 10,000 Tons average, six Miles, at 1d per Ton, per Mile £250.0s.0d.

The Advantage of the Completion of the Grand Union to the Proprietors of Grand Junction Stock will appear by the following Recapitulation: Derbyshire Coals, brought through the Grand Union into the Grand Junction, say 20,000 Tons, which carried on an Average 30 Miles, though the greater Part probably more, at 1d. per Ton, per Mile ...... £2,500.0s.0d.

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The various Articles of Merchandise from the East of Derbyshire. Nottinghamshire, Part of Yorkshire, Leicestershire, and Part of Lincolnshire, at a low Calculation, say 20,000 Tons, Average 50 Miles; but probably will in general go through to London, in which Case this would bring £15,000, say £7,500.0s.0d The Granite Paving Stone from Mountsorrel, which is particularly suited for the under-lading for Boats conveying Live Cattle, and may estimate at 20,000 Tons; this at 4s. being 1/2d per Ton, per Mile ...... £5,000.0s.0d. The Articles under the Head of Groceries from London for Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, East of Derbyshire, Part ot Lincolnshire, suppose not less than 30,000 Tons, of which say one-third continues to go Coastways, leaving 20,000 Tons, at an aggregate Tonnage of 15s. per Ton £15,000.0s.0d. The Articles of Fuller's Earth, Chalk for Manure, Whiting, and Galley-Sand, 10,000 Tons, at an aggregate Tonnage of 2s £1,000.0s.0d. Making an Increase of Revenue to the Grand Junction, independent of its present Resources, being upwards of per 2-1/2 per Cent, on the Dividends. £31,000.0s.0d. 152. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 September 1808 NOTICE is hereby given, That Application is intended be made to Parliament the next Session, for Leave to bring in a Bill, and obtain an Act, for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from and out of the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal, in the Parish of Foxton, in the County of Leicester, to join the Grand Junction Canal at or near Braunston, in the County of Northampton; and that the same Canal is intended be carried in, to, or through the Townships, Hamlets, Liberties, or Places of Foxton, Lubenham, Theddingworth, Husband's-Bosworth, and North- Kilworth, in the said County of Leicester; Welford, Stanford, Elkington otherwise Eltington, Yelvertoft, Winwick, Crick, Kilsby, and Barby, in the said County of Northampton; Willoughby, in the County of Warwick; and Braunston, in the County of Northampton aforesaid. J.E. CARTER, R.C. SALE, Solicitors 153. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 October 1808 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs. R. & E. BLABY, On Friday the 21st Day of October instant, on the Premises, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, ALL the genuine HOUSEHOLD-FURNITURE, in good Condition, and sundry EFFECTS, of Mr. JAMES BELFIELD, who is leaving that Place; comprising Four-post and other Bedsteads, with various Furnitures; Dining and other Tables; Chairs ; Chests ; Looking-Glasses; Kitchen Requisites; polished Range; Culinary Utensils in general; Brewing-Vessels, and sweet Iron-bound Barrels; a Child's Four-wheel Carriage; and a capital Clock, with a handsome Oak Case. The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock. 154. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 January 1809 Crick, Jan. 7th, 1809. MRS. SUMMONS & Miss DRINGS inform their Friends and the Public, that their SEMINARY re- commences on Monday the of 23d of January. Dancing by Mr. McKorkell. —Music by an eminent Proficient, if required. 155. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 January 1809 THE PYTCHLEY HOUN'DS WILL MEET ON Monday, January 16 at Crick Tuesday, January 17 at Norton, Thursday, January 19 at Winwick Warren, Friday, Januray 20 at Kennel, At half-past ten o'clock each day. 156. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 March 1809 On Tuesday sennight, about o'clock in the evening, a fire broke out on the premises of Mr. Pendridge, flax-dresser, Crick, in this county, which in a short time consumed the shop and warehouse adjoining the dwelling-house; but was fortunately prevented fromspreading further by the timely assistance of the inhabitants. The premises were not insured. 157. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 May 1809 Estate at Crick. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Very desirable Freehold ESTATE, Tythe-free and Land Tax low, situate in the Lordship of Crick, in the County of Northampton, and in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Whitmell, the Proprietor; consisting of a Messuage or Tenement, with a suitable Barbn, Stable, and Out-buildings, and two Closes of excellent Land adjoining; the one a Pasture Ground, called House-Close, containing by Estimation, 18 Acres; and the other in Pasture and Arable, called the Meer-Close or Mount-Pleasant, by Estimation, 12 Acres. The above is near the Althorp Kennel, and might, at a trifling Expense, be made a complete Hunting-Box. For further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase, apply to the above Mr. Whitmell, or Mr Buswell, Solicitor, Northampton. 158. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 August 1809 August 17th, 1809. NOTICE is hereby given, That Application is intended to he made to Parliament in the next Session, for Leave to bring in a Bill and obtain an Act for making and maintaining a navigable Canal from and out of the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal, in the Parish of Gumley, in the County of Leicester, into or through the several Parishes, Townships, Hamlets, Liberties, or Places, of Gumley, Foxton, Lubenham, Thedingworth, Husbands-Bosworth, and North-Kilworth, in the said County of Leicester, and Welford, Stanford, Elkington otherwise Eltington, Yelvertoft, Winwick, Crick, Watford, Welton, and Norton, in the County of Northampton, to join the Grand Page 22 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Junction Canal near Long-Buckby; and also for making and maintaining a collateral Cut from the said intended Canal, in the said Parish of Husband's-Bosworth, into or tlnough the said Parishes of Husbands-Bosworth and Welford, to the Turnpike Road near Welford. J.E. CARTER, R.C. SALE, Solicitors 159. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 September 1809 TURNPIKE NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, That Application is intended to be made to Parliament, in the next Session, to obtain an Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of two several Acts of Parliament, the one passed in the second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, and entitled, "An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, several Roads therein-mentioned, lying in the Counties of Leicester and Warwick, and in the County of the City of Coventry", and the other passed in the twenty-first Year of the Reign of His said Majesty, and entitled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act passed in the second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, and entitled, An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, several Roads therein-mentioned, lying in the Counties of Leicester and Warwick, and in the County of the City of Coventry;" which said Roads lead from the New Inn, in the Parish of Burbach, in the County of Leicester, to the Cross Roads at the End of Sketchley-Heath-Lane, commonly called Three-Pots, along the Watling-Street, to the Turnpike Road between Leicester and Coventry; and from the Turnpike-Gate at Nuneaton Gap along the Watling-Street to Witherley Bridge, in the County of Leicester; and from W itherley Bridge, through Atherstone and Wilnecote, to the End of Fazeley Bridge; and from Fieldon Bridge, near Atherstone, through to the End of Bourne Bridge, in Over-Whitacre; and from the Cross Lanes, near Whitacre-Furnace-End, in Over-Whitacre, through Ansley, to the Guide-Post on Nuneaton Common; and from the Arbour Houses at Mancester-Lane-End, through Mancester, to the said Guide-Post, and from thence to the South-East End of a Street called the Abbey-End, in Nuneaton, in the County of Warwick; and from the City of Coventry, through Radford and Carsley, in the County of the said City, by Corley Church and Fillongley Church-End, to New- Bridge, in the Parish of Arley; and from thence, by Sloley Hill, to the Cross Roads in Over-Whitacre Field; and from Bentley-Lane-End to and over Baddesley Common, by the Coal Pits on the said Common, into the said Watling-Street Road, in the said County of Warwick; and from the North-West End of the Church-Street in Nuneaton, through Attleborough and Bramcote Lanes, to Wolvey Heath, in the said County of Warwick; and which said Roads pass through the several Parishes of Burbach, Aston-Flamville, Hinckley, Higham-Drayton, and Witherley, in the County of Leicester; Stretton-Baskerville, Burton-Hastings, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Weddington, Caldecote, Mancester, Merevale, Baddesley- Ensor, Baxterley, Grendon, Polesworth, Kingsbury, Tamworth, Shustoke, Over-Whitacre, Arley, Fillongley, Ansly, Bulkington, and Wolvey in the County of Warwick; the Holy Trinity and Saint Michael, in the City of Coventry; and Allesley, in the County of the said City.—And also under the Act to be applied for, to make Application for the usual Powers and Authorities for extending the said Watling-Street Turnpike Road, from the End of Sketchley-Heath-Lane, at the Three-Pots, Eastward into the Turnpike leading from Lutterworth to Hinckley, or near Smockington, and from High- Cross, South-Eastward along the Watling-Street Road, by Lutterworth Hand, to the Turnpike Road from Daventry to Lutterworth; and from the said last-mentioned Turnpike Road where the same leaves the Watling-Street Road, or near the Parishes of Crick and or one of them, along the said Road, by Watford Gap, to Weedon-Lane-End, to the Turnpike Road leading from Towcester to Daventry; which said Extensions of the said Watling-Street Turnpike Road pass by, through, or near the Parishes of Aston-Flamville, Claybrook, Bitteswell, Lutterworth, and Cottesbach, in the County of Leicester; Stretton-Baskerville, Burton-Hastings, Wolvey (Wibtoft, in teh Parish of Claybrook), Willey, Monk's-Kirby, and Warwick; Crick, Kilsby, Watford, Ashby-Ledgers, Buckby, Welton, Norton (by Brockhall), Floore, Dodford, Nether-Heyford and Weedon, in the County of Northampton; And also under the same Act to apply for the usual Powers and Authorities tor extending the said Road from Fieldon Bridge to the End of Bourne Bridge, through Shustoke and Coleshill, to the Turnpike Road at or near Bacon's End, in the County of Warwick; and from the Guide-Post at Cross-Heath, in the Parish of Shustoke, tothe Guide-Post at Hallaton; which said last-mentioned Extensions pass by, through, or near the Parishes of Over-Whitacre, Nether-Whitacre, Kingsbury and Coleshill, in the said County of Warwick. Atherstone, Sept. 9th, 1809. 160. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 November 1809 THE PYTCHLEY HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Monday, Nov.27 at Winwick Warren, Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Welton, Thursday, Nov.30 at Crick, Friday, Dec.1 at Althorp Kennel, At half-past ten o'clock each day. 161. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 March 1810 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A HOUSE, situated in CRICK, in the County of Northampton; with a Grocer's Shop, Parlour, Cellar, Garden, and an Orchard, well planted with Fruit Trees; also a Close of rich Arable Land, containing six Acres and a Half. For further Particulars, and to purchase the same, apply to John Lucas, of Crick aforesaid. 162. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 July 1810 CRICK, Northamptonshire, July 6th, 1810. J ROGERS (late Assistant to Mr. Comfield, of Guilsborough), most respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he intends taking YOUNG GENTLEMEN as BOARDERS. N.B. Particular Attention will be paid to the Health, Comfort, Morals, and Instruction of the Pupils entrusted to his Care. — School opens July 23d, 1810.

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163. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 September 1810 To be DISPOSED OF, MAPS or PLANS of the several Lordships of WEST-HADDON, CRICK, and WINWICK, and a neat MAP or PLAN of the Estates belonging the Rectory of YELVERTOFT, all in the County of Northampton. May be seen, and further Particulars known, on Application to Mr. Mason, Schoolmaster, Long-Buckby. 164. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 December 1810 NOTICE is hereby given to JOHN ILEPP, of Crick, and ____FAULKNER of , in the County of Northampton, that if the SOW which was left at Bythorn on the 19th of August last, is not immediately taken away, she will be sold to defray the Expenses. RICHARD SHRIVE. 165. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 March 1811 Mr. JOHN OVER, late of Rugby, in the County of Warwick, deceased. ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate and Effects of JOHN OVER, late of Rugby aforesaid, Pump-Maker and Church Bell-Hanger, deceased, are desired to send an Account thereof to Richard Over, of Rugby aforesaid, Carpenter, Richard Bromvvich, of the same Place, Baker, or George Newitt, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Wheelwright, without Delay; aud all Persons standing indebted to the said John Over, are requested to discharge their respective Debts forthwith, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice. The Business of PUMP-MAKER and CHURCH BELL-HANGER, carried on by the late John Over, will, in future, be conducted by his Brother, William for the Benefit of himself and his late Brother's Widow and Children. 166. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 June 1811 RELIEF OF THE BRITISH PRISONERS IN FRANCE. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED At the Bank of Messrs. Percival & Son, Amount before advertised £281 - 3s.- 8-3/4d Parish of Covington, by the Rev. J.M. Languire £4 - 6s. -2d. Parish of Walsgrave, by the Rev W. Stockdale £13 - 17s.- 6d. Parish of Harpole, by the Rev Isaac Knott, and Churchwardens £6 - 2s. - 3d. Parish Paulerspury, by the Rev. W. Master £5 - 5s. - 0d. Parish of Crick, by the Rev. Dr. Seward £12 - 13s. - 0d. At the Northampton and County Bank, Amount before advertised £448 - 15s. - 1d. etc etc 167. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 July 1811 WILLIAM EDWARDS, NORTHAMPTON and COVENTRY CARRIER, BEGS Leave to return his sincere Thanks to his Friends and the Public in general, and informs them that he continues his Machine for conveying Goods and Parcels, as usual. He sets out from his House in Woolmonger-Street, Northampton, every Thursday Morning, at Six o'Clock, and arrives at the Half-Moon, Coventry, at Six o'clock in the Evening; he returns from thence on Friday Morning, at Eight o'Clock, and arrives at Northampton at Eight in the Evening. He passes through East and West-Haddon, Crick, Hillmorton, and Rugby and forwards Parcels and Goods to , , Kettering, , Bedford, and Newport-Pagnell the Saturday following.— All Parcels and Goods intrusted to his Care, will be forwarded with the greatest Dispatch. He hopes for Continuance of the Favours of the Public, which it will constantly be his Endeavour to deserve. 168. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 July 1811 Crick, July 6th, 1811. J. ROGERS respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, that his SCHOOL opens for the Reception of BOARDERS and DAY-SCHOLARS on the 15th of July instant, on moderate Terms. 169. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 October 1811 DIED: ...... Monday last, Mr Whitmill, master of the Shoulder of Mutton public house at Crick in this county. 170. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 January 1812 CRICK SCHOOL. J. ROGERS respectfully acquaints his Friends and the Public in general, that his School will re-open on Monday the 20th of January, 1812. 171. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 March 1812 MARRIED: ...... Sunday last, Mr. John Watts, butcher, to Miss Robinson, both of Crick, in this County. 172. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 August 1812 MARRIED: ...... A few days ago, at Crick in this county, Mr.William Bucknell, to Miss Mary Robinson, whose united ages amount to 32.

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173. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 October 1812 ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate and Effects of MARY BRANSTON, late of Crick, in the County Northampton, Widow, deceased, are requested to deliver an Account thereof to her Executors, Mr. Martin Pearson, of Spratton, and Mr. William Cooper, of Crick, or to Mr. Buswell, Solicitor, Northampton, in order that the same may be examined and discharged.—And all Persons who stood indebted to the said Mary Branston, at the Time of her Decease, are desired forthwith to pay their respective Debts to het said Executors or to the said Mr. Buswell. Northampton, 16th October, 1812. ------NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MILITIA. A LIST of the NAMES of the several MEN enrolled in his Majesty's NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT of MILITIA commanded by Colonel Sir RICHARD BROOKE DE CAPELL BROOKE, Bart. who have VOLUNTEERED to serve in his Majesty's REGULAR FORCES, under the Provisions of an Act passed the 51st Year of his present Majesty's Reign, intitled, "An Act for allowing a certain Proportion of the Militia of Great-Britain voluntarily to enlist into his Majesty's Regular Forces." Men's Names. Served for what Parish. Into what Regt. Date of Attestation. BRACKLEY DIVISION. John Pluster Aynho 27th ft. Oct. 2, 1812 DAVENTRY DIVISION. James Gilbert Crick 27th ft. Oct. 2, 1812 John Chillingworth Braunston ditto Oct. 3, 1812 KETTERING DIVISION. etc. 174. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 November 1812 WANTED immediately, A Journeyman BLACKSMITH. Apply to James Lyddell [sic, should be Loydall], Crick, Northamptonshire. 175. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 November 1812 Northamptonshire Game-Duty. An additional LIST, in alphabetical Order, of the CERTIFICATES that have been issued to Persons (not acting as Gamekeepers) in the County of NORTHAMPTON, under the Act of Parliament of the 48th of his present Majesty King George Third, intitled "An Act for repealing the Duties of Assessed Taxes, granting new Duties in lieu thereof, and certain additional Duties to be consolidated therewith; and also for repealing the Stamp Duties on Game Certificates, and granting new Duties in lieu thereof, to be placed under the Management of the Commissioners for the Affairs of Taxes;", between the 16th of October, and the 19th of November, 1812, both Days inclusive. Armytage John, Northampton. Esquire ...... Cowley Richard, Kilsby, Gent ...... Masters John, Crick, Grazier ...... Montgomery Wm. Ashby-St.-Ledgers, Grazier ...... Norton Richard, Yelvertoft, Grazier ...... Wedding Thomas, Crick, Yeoman ...... Whitmell Thomas, Barby, Grazier Published by Order of his Majesty's Commissioners for the Affairs of Taxes. MATTHEW WINTER, Secretary. 176. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 January 1813 All Persons who have any Claims or Demands on the Effects of the late Mr. THOS MORDANT, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, are desired to send in their Accounts immediately to Mr. John Cooper, or Mr. Wm. Wedding, of Crick aforesaid.—And all Persons that stand indebted to the said Mr. Mordant, are desired to pay their respective Debts immediately to Mr. John Cooper, or Mr.William Wedding, without further Notice. Crick, Jan. 20, 1813 ------For the Benefit of the Creditors of THOMAS DICEY, of Barby, in the County of Northampton, Shopkeeper. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, By THOMAS TITE, on Wednesday the 27th Day of January. 1813, at the Red Lion, in Crick, in the said County of Northampton, between the Hours of Six and Eight o'Clock in the Evening, subject to such Conditions as will be then and there produced, in one or more Lot or Lots as may be agreed upon at the Time of Sale, TWO very desirable MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES (one of which hath been recently built), with the Yards, Out- buildings, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate and being in the populous Village of CRICK aforesaid, and now in the several Tenures or Occupations of Joseph Dinge and Thomas Swingler. For a View of the Premises, apply to the respective Tenants; and for further Particulars, to Mr. Wardle, Solicitor, in Daventry. 177. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 September 1813 To be SOLD by AUCTION By Mr. DUMBLETON, At the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 23d Day September, 1813, at Four in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions then to be produced, ALL that TENEMENT HOUSE, (newly fitted up) with convenient Out-buildings and Appurtenances to the same belonging, situate in CRICK, aforesaid, and now in the Occupation of Mr. John Watts, the Propiietor. For Particulars, apply to the said Mr. Watts, or at the Offices of Messrs. Denny, Solicitors, Long-Buckby.

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178. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 September 1813 The Public are respectfully informed, that the SALE of the TENEMENT or DWELLING-HOUSE, in CRICK, advertised to be Sold by Auction, by Mr Dumbleton, on Thursday the 23d Day of September, 1813, is postponed. 179. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 December 1813 CRICK. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. TITE, At the Wheat Sheaf Inn, in CRICK (removed tor the Convenience of Sale) in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 31st of December, and Saturday, the 1st of January, 1814, UPWARDS of 500 Lots of Neat and elegant HOUSEHOLD-FURNITURE and other EFFECTS, comprising Four-Post Mahogany and other Bedsteads, with Chintz and Cotton Furnitures; handsome Pier and Swing Glasses; Mahogany and other Tables; nine Feather and other Beds and Bedding; a Quantity of the best New-milk Cheese, in small Lots; elegant Green-wire and other Fenders, japanned and other Tea Trays and Waiters; Sattin Wood and other Tea-Caddies; Steel polished Fenders and Fire-lrons, Coal-Hods, Bellows and Brushes; about 50 Dozen of the best Sheffield Knives and Foiks, Combs and Brushes, &c &c. The Auctioneer begs the early Attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen in general, as the above Goods will be sold without the least Reserve. The Sale to commence each Morning at half past Ten o'clock, on account of the great number of Lots each Day. 180. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 March 1814 John King, alias William King, and William Pye, charged on suspicion of stealing a watch and various sums of money, from the house of Samuel Irons, of Crick. ------Valuable Household Furniture and other Effects. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by JOHN DUMBLETON, Upon the Premises of Mr. ROBERT ELKINGTON, Farrier, of CRICK (who is going to reside at Market-Harborough}, on Monday the 11th Day of April, 1814, ALL the valuable HOUSEHOLD- FURNITURE of the said Mr. ELKINGTON consisting of very good Feather and Flock Beds and Bedding, Four-post and other Bedsteads and Furniture; Dining and other Tables, Chest of Drawers and Bureau, Kitchen and Parlour Chairs, Pier and Swing-Glasses, Earthen, China, and Glass ware; Copper, Brass, Pewter, and Tin Ware in general; together with numerous Articles of Household-Furniture in general; also one very capital Hackney Mare, very fast in all her Paces; and a Two-year-old Nag Colt. This Furniture is very modern and good, and has been in Use but a very short Time. On Account of the great Number of Lots, the Sale will commence punctually at Ten o'Clock. All Persons who have any Claim or Demand upon the said Mr. ELKINGTON are requested forthwith to send in their Accounts, in order that they may be adjusted and discharged. And all Persons who stand indebted to the said Mr. Elkington, are desired to settle the same without Delay, in order to prevent Proceedings being taken against them. 181. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 April 1814 A Coroner's inquest was taken yesterday sennight at Crick, before R. Abbey, Gent., upon view of the body of a male child that was found tied up in a white dimity skirt, floating in a pond in a close adjoining the village, and from its state of putridity was supposed to have been there for a considerable time; it appeared that Mary Maggott, about 18 years of age, was generally suspected to have been delivered of a child very early in the month of January, and which was supposed to have been the cause of her death a few days afterwards;—the jury found a verdict, that Mary Maggott was the mother of the said male child, but whether it was born alive or not, sufficient evidence did not appear. It is much to be wished that the premature and awful death of this young woman may prove a warning to others, and deter them from listening to the seductive tales of profligate and worthless men. 182. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 June 1814 183. Leicester Journal - Friday 24 June 1814 We are glad to learn, that the last severe winter has neither injured nor materially retarded the works of the Grand Union Canal. The Committee of Management, on the authority Mr. Bevan, the engineer, reported to the proprietors, on the 6th instant, that by the completion of the Locks and Crick Tunnel the whole navigation will opened; that only three of the locks, out of seventeen, remained to be built; and no more than 130 yards of the tunel, out of 1518, were unbricked on the 31st of May, and that both these works will be finished by the end of July. 184. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 September 1814 STRAYED, on Saturday the 10th, or Sunday the 11th of September, out in a Close in Crick Field, a BLACK PONY, two Years old, with a cut Tail, about 11 Hands high. Whoever will bring the same to Mr. Killworth, of Crick, shall receive HALF-A-GUINEA REWARD, and all reasonable Expenses. 185. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 November 1814 FREEHOLD ESTATES, Crick and Watford, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By P. WESTON. At the George Inn, in Crick, on Thursday the 22d Day of December, 1814, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will be then produced, A Convenient MESSUAGE HOMESTEAD, and also several CLOSES of rich Page 26 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

ARABLE, MEADOW, and PASTURE LAND, situate in WATFORD and CRICK, in the County of Northampton, which will be offered for Sale in the following Lots, viz. a. r. p. Lot 1 consists of two Closes and a Meadow, situate in Crick, in the Occupation of Edward Lowe, containing together 51A 3R 38P. Lot 2 consists of several Closes and Meadows, in Watford, with convenient Barn and Stable thereon, in the several Occupations of Wm. Gilbert and Edward Lowe, containing together 52A 2R 0P. Lot 3 consists of a convenient Messuage and Homestead, in Watford, in the Occupation of Wm. Gilbert, containing 0A 2R 0P. Lot 4 consists of a Close of rich Feeding Land, in Watford aforesaid, called Abbott's Close, in the Occupation of Thos. Abbott, and containing 25A 0R 10P. Total 130A 0R 10P. The above Estates are well watered and fenced, and are in a good State of Cultivation, with a Number of Timber Trees growing thereon. Particulars of the above may be had at the Offices of Messrs. Caldecott & Benn in Rugby. 186. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 December 1814 GRAND UNION CANAL WHARFS. To be LETT on LEASE, With immediate Possession, TWO newly established WHARFS on the said Canal , No.1 In the Parish of HUSBAND'S BOSWORTH adjoining the Turnpike-Road from Harborough to Lutterworth, and comprising a new substantial House, with Offices, Warehouse, Weighing-Machine, and nearly three Acres of Ground. No.2, in the Parish of CRICK, adjoining the Turnpike-Road from Northampton to Dunchurch, with a new and substantial House, Coal-Sheds, and anout one Acre of Ground. Proposals to be sent to Mr. Sale, Solicitor, No. 10, Norfolk-Street, Strand; to Mr. B. Bevan, Civil Engineer, Northampton. 187. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 December 1814 Notice to the Creditors of THOS REDGRAVE. Whereas the above-named THOMAS REDGRAVE, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Innholder, hath, by Indenture of Release and Assignment, bearing Date the 7th Day of December, 1814. granted his real Estate and assigned his personal Estate to Mr. B. W. Palmer, of Daventry, and Mr. John Redgrave, of Crick, in Trust for the equal Benefit of such of his Creditors who shall execute the said Assignment before the 25th Day of March next. —Notice is hereby given, that the said Deed is left at the House of Mr. Palmer, for the Signature of such Creditors who shall be desirous to take the Benefit thereof; and those Creditors are desired immediately to deliver a Statement in Writing of the Nature and Amount of their Claims; and those Persons who stand indebted to the said Thomas Redgrave, are desired to pay the Amount of their respective Debts, to Mr. Palmer, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice. 188. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 December 1814 For the Benefit of Creditors. To be SOLD by AUCTION By JOHN DUMBLETON, At the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Monday the 19th Day of December, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, ALL that capital substantial PUBLIC HOUSE, called the WHEAT SHEAF, now in full Trade; together with a good Yard, Garden. Butcher's Shop, Out-houses, and Appurtenances, late in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Redgrave; advantagiously situate in the populous Town of CRICK aforesaid, and adjoining the Turnpike-Road leading from Coventry to Northampton.—The above will be found a desirable Situation for any one wishing enter into the Public Business, the Connexion to the House being good, and the coming-in moderate. For further Particulars, apply on the Premises; or to Mr. Palmer; or at the Office of Mr. Burton, Solicitor, in Daventry. ------To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. DUMBLETON, At the Wheat Sheaf Inn, in West-Haddon, in the County ot Northampton, on Tuesday the 27th Day of December instant, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will be then produced, ALL that the REVERSION expectant upon the Death of a Person upwards of 60 Years ot Age, of and in all that Close or inclosed Ground, with the Appurtenances situate, lying, and being in the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, in the Occupation Mr. George Watts. Particulars may be had at the Office of Messrs. Denny & Son, Solicitors, Long-Buckby. 189. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 January 1815 To be SOLD or LETT, ALL that capital substantial PUBLIC HOUSE, called the Wheat Sheaf Inn, now in full Trade, together with a good Yard, Garden, Butchers' Shop, Out-houses, and Appurtenances, late in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Redgrave, advantageously situated in the populous Town of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and adjoining theTurnpike-Road leading from Coventry to Northampton. The above will be found a desirable Situation for any one wishing to enter into the Public Business, the Connections to the House being very good, and immediate Possession may be had. For further Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Richard Lord, Barby, near Daventry, Northamptonshire; if by Letter, Post-paid. 190. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 January 1815 The Order to discontinue the Advertisement respecting the Wheat-Sheaf Inn, at Crick, advertised in the first page to be Sold or Lett, arrived too late to be attended to.— The Premises are Sold.

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191. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 February 1815 THE PYTCHLEY HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Monday, Feb.6 at Stow, Tuesday, Feb.7 at Crick, Thursday, Feb.9 at Duston, Friday, Feb.10 at Naseby, At Half-past Ten o'clock each Day. 192. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 February 1815 A very great destruction has lately been made among the poultry belonging to the farmers in the parish of Crick; and on Monday last as two men were repairing a well in that parish, they discovered an immense number of the limbs of fowls, such as heads, wings, and legs of turkeys, geese, and other fowls; also the entrails of a porket. Two men, supposed to connected with others, and who have absconded, are suspected to be the depredators. Richard Drayson, Esq. of Crick, in this county, has lately given twenty tons of coals, to the poor of that parish. ------ODE ON PEACE. HAIL sacred Peace thou com'st to heal The woes exhausted nations feel; May'st thou bring Plenty in thy train To chear the pining poor again: Commerce, unbound, shall gladly pour Earth's varied gifts from every shore; And chearful industry resume The spade, the plough, the forge, the loom, While Art ingenious add new means, In curious skill and vast machines. Peace does sweet Liberty restore, Wide opens Misery's dungeon door, No longer lets Oppression's chain The sympathv of soul restrain, But Fathers, Friends, and Brothers meet again! Compassionate Author of Peace, Around the wide world let it flow, That cruel Contention may cease, And Friendship and Love dwell below. Instead of the sword and the spear, The plough and the pruner restore That herbage and fruits may appear On fields that were cover'd with gore. No more may Ambition arise To kindle the world in a flame, But Mercy descend from the skies And Peace to all nations proclaim. Crick. W.T.J. 193. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 February 1815 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. DUMBLETON, On Thursday the 23d of February, 1815, on the Premises of Mr. ANDREWS of Crick, Northamptonshire, who is leaving his Residence, The neat and valuable HOUSEHOLD- FURNITURE and other EFFECTS; consisting of Bedding and Bedstead, Dining and other Tables, Bamboo and other Chairs, Knives and Forks, large Kitchen Grate, with Oven and Stove, Fire Irons and Fenders, set of Liquor-Castors, Ditto Table-Castors, Double-barrel Gun, Side-Saddle, Horse, barren Cow, Cow and Calf, Barrel Churcn, Quantity of Boatwrights' and Carpenters Tools, &c &c. 194. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 March 1815 To BUILDERS &c, To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. W. WILKINSON, On Monday and Tuesday, the 3rd and 4th of April 1815, at Crick Wharf, in the County of Northampton, on the Grand Union Canal, A Large Quantity of very useful Timber Barrows and Planks, a Variety of Implements used in the Execution of the said Canal, with sundry Lots of Building Bricks, several Pug-Mills for Brick-Making, and one Mortar-Mill of Cast-iron, several Horse-Gins for running, &c. Go- carts, Rail Road-Waggons, a Quantity of circular Curbing readily convertible into Felloes. The Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock. 195. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 March 1815 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. WILKINSON, On Monday and Tuesday, the 3d and 4th of April on the Premises, at CRICK WHARF, on the Grand Union Canal, in the County of Northampton, A Large Quantity of Oak, Deal, and Elm Planking, Ash Curbing, Elm Boards and Scantlings, various Lots of valuable and useful Building Timber, and Elm Slabs (some of large Dimensions); Trestles, Gang and other Ladders, Barrow and Gang-Waggons, five Horse-Gins, four Pug-Mills one Cast-iron Mortar Mill, sundry Lots of Doors and Frames, Bridle Page 28 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Gates and Posts, TunneI Centres, and Templates, Pumps of various lengths, Scaffold-Horses, Tables and Brick-moulds, &c. also, upwards of 100,000 very useful Bricks. N.B. The above is worthy the Attention of Carpenters and Builders, being a Description of Timber, &c, seldom offered to the Public, who are respectfully informed, the Bricks will be sold on the first Day's Sale —Owing to the great Number of Lots, the Auctioneer solicits early an Attendance of the Company, as he wishes to commence each Day's Sale at Ten o'Clock. 196. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 April 1815 Freehold Estate at Crick (Tithe free). TO be SOLD by AUCTION, In the Month of April, 1815, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due Notice will be given, A Capital FARM-HOUSE, with Dairy, Barn, Stable, and other Out-houses; and also 44 Acres, by Estimation, of excellent Arable Meadow and Pasture Land adjoining, which are conveniently subdivided into four Closes, situate in the Lordship of Crick, in the County of Northampton, and now in the Possession of Mr. Thomas Whitmell, the Owner. The Fences are in good Condition, and there is a considerable Number of thriving Trees growing therein. For further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase by Private Contract, apply to the said Mr. Whitmill, or Messrs. Buswell & Sons, Solicitors, Northampton. 197. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 April 1815 To be LETT, And entered upon immediately, A most desirable RESIDENCE, in the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, consisting of House, Parlour, Bakehouse, and other Conveniences, three Bed-Chambers, and three more in the Attic Story; a large Barn and Stable, with convenient Out-houses in excellent Repair, and a large Garden and Orchard planted with choice Fruit Trees. Apply to Mr. John Pike, of Crick aforesaid. ------DIED .... On Sunday se'nnight ...... at an advanced age,Mr Drayson, of Crick, in this county. ------THE CHAMPION of , will COVER, at Two Guineas each Mare, and Five Shillings the Groom. The Champion of England was got by Sorcerer, his Dam own Sister to Defiance's Dam, by Dungannon, Grandam by , &c &c. Sorcerer is now Covering at Thirty Guineas each Mare, and is Sire of Sir C. Bunbury's celebrated Horse Smolensko.— The Champion is nearly 16 Hands high, able to carry 20 Stone; he is a Bay Horse, with Black Legs, great Bone, good Feet, sound, and in good Health. The Champion will be at the Cherry Tree Inn, Harborough, on Tuesday Uppingham Market, on Wednesday; Blue Bell Inn, Lutterworth, on Thursday stops at Cave's Inn, Thursday Night; baits at the George Inn, Crick, on Friday Morning, and is Home at Night; on Saturday, at the King's Arms Inn, Northampton. N. B. The Champion was put in last Week's Paper, by Mistake, to Cover at Stocken Hall and Stamford; the Order to discontinue the Advertisement was sent too late and many Gentlemen have sent to express their Disappointment of the Horse having been sent from Stocken Hall, in consequence of which he will attend regularly at Uppingham Market, for their Accommodation. 198. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1815 Freehold Estate at Crick (Tithe free). TO be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr Dennis, On Thursday the 27th Day of April, 1815, at Three o'Clock in teh Afternoon, at the House of Mr Thomas Whitmell, the sign of the Hotel, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, subject to the Conditions of Sale which will be then produced, A Capital FARM-HOUSE, with Dairy, Barn, Stable, and other Out-houses; and also 44 Acres, by Estimation, of excellent Arable Meadow and Pasture Land adjoining, which are conveniently subdivided into four Closes, situate in the Lordship of Crick, in the County of Northampton, and now in the Possession of Mr. Thomas Whitmell, the Owner. The Fences are in good Condition, and there is a considerable Number of thriving Trees growing therein. For further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase by Private Contract, apply to the said Mr. Whitmill, or Messrs. Buswell & Sons, Solicitors, Northampton. 199. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 April 1815 It affords us pleaseure to state, that Mr. R. Drayson, of Crick, in this county, whose death was announced in our paper of the 15th instant, has, by will, bequeathed £100 to the General Infirmary at this town; also to the poor of Crick, seventeen acres of land for ever, which now letts for £25 10s. per annum; and very handsome legacies to his distant relations, a part of whom, from this exercise of his benevolence and truly charitable disposition, will be much comforted.— Mr. D, has given an example worthy to be followed all in similar situations. ------We have the pleasure to inform the public, that the Branch Canal from the Grand Junction Canal to this town, is intended to be opened Monday next, and that the first boat is expected to arrive at Northampton about twelve o'clock, accompanied a band of music, flags, &c &c. 200. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 September 1815 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, TWO CLOSES of rich ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, at CRICK, containing seven Acres more less.—For further Particulars and to treat for the same, apply to JOHN LUCAS, of Crick, or Mr. BURTON, Attorney at Law, Daventry. ------

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To be SOLD by AUCTION, By P. WESTON, Upon the Premises, on Monday the 13th Day of September instant, at Four o'Clock precisely, by Direction of the Devisees in Trust for Sale, ONE undivided MOIETY of and in all that old-established PUBLIC HOUSE, called the HOTEL, situate at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, now in full Trade and in excellent Repair. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. W. F. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; and for a View the Premises, to Mr.THO. WHITMELL, the Tenant. 201. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 April 1816 We have the pleasure to inform the public that a few days ago the sum of £100 was paid into the hands of the Treasurers of the General Intirmary in this town, being the legacy of Mr. Richard Drayson late of Crick, towards the support of that excellent Institution. 202. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 May 1816 Freehold Land, Crick, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By W. WILKINSON, At the Crown Inn, in , in the County of Northampton, on Tuesday the 4th Day of June next, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, subject to Conditions then to produced, unless disposed of by Private Contract, of which Notice will given, ALL those THREE several CLOSES of INCLOSED GROUNDS of excellent ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, containing together 18 Acres, more or less, with the Barn, Stable, out Buildings, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, situate and being in the Lordship of CRICK aforesaid, adjoining the turnpike Road leading from West Haddon to Crick, in the Tenure of Mr. Thomas Dames. For further Particulars, and to treat by Private Contract, apply to Mr. DAMES the Proprietor; or at the Offices of Messrs. DENNY & SON, Attorneys at Law, . 203. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 September 1816 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Large stone-built FARM HOUSE, now in the Occupation of Mr. John Killworth, with Barn, Stable, Cowhouse, Piggeries, and other convenient out Buildings, Garden, and a Pump of excellent Water. Apply to Mr. JOHN KILLWORTH, of Crick aforesaid, to treat for the same. 204. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 September 1816 UNDERWOOD'S INSOLVENCY WHEREAS THOMAS UNDERWOOD, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Carpenter and Joiner, hath, by Indentures of Lease, Release and Assignment, bearing Date respectively the 17th and 18th Days of September instant, conveyed and assigned over all his real and personal Estate and Effects unto Thomas Cowley, of Yelvertoft, in the same County, Farmer, and Thomas Donkin, of the same Place, Draper and Tailor, in Trust for the equal Benefit of all the Creditors of the said Thomas Underwood who shall execute the said Indenture of Release and Assignment within two Months from the date thereof; and the same Indentures may be inspected and executed by applying to the said Trustees. --All Persons Indebted to the Estate of the said Thomas Underwood, are desired to pay their respective Debts into the Hands of the said Trustees, without Delay, or Actions will commenced for the Recovery thereof without further Notice. THOS. BENN, -Solicitor to the said Trustees, Rugby, 19th Sept., 1816. 205. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 December 1816 BOSWORTH WHARF, Near NORTH KILWORTH, JOHN FOSTER having entered on the above WHARF, begs to inform his Friends and the Public in general, that he purposes keeping on SALE Deerbyshire, Warwickshire, and Staffordshire Coals, Cokes, Lime etc; he trusts his Attention and Punctuality to Business will insure the Support and Confidence of his Friends and the Public in general, whose Favours will be ever thankful to acknowledge. The above are also kept on Sale, at CRICK WHARF. N.B. Excellent Warehouses are erected for Goods or Merchandise, which will be carefully stored until called for. 206. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 December 1816 DIED ...... On Sunday last, at Crick, in this County, Mr,. John Cooper, famer and grazier, in the 87th year of his age. 207. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 January 1817 THE CHACE. LORD ALTHORP'S HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Monday, Jan. 6 at Moulton Grange, Wednesday, Jan. 8 at , Friday, Han. 13 at Crick: At ten o'clock each day. 208. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 March 1817 For the Benefit of Creditors, to be SOLD by AUCTION, by J. DUMBLETON, Upon the Premises of Mr. PERKINS, Mealman, of CRICK, Northamptonshire, on Friday next, the 7th Day of March, 1817,

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ALL the neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other EFFECTS, of the said Mr. PERKINS.—The furniture consists of very good flock Beds and Bedding, Bedsteads and Furniture, Sheets, and table Linen; kitchen and parlour Chairs, dining and other Tables, pier and swing Glasses, China, Glass, and Earthenware; copper, brass, and tin Ware in general; Chest of Drawers and Bureau; sweet iron bound Casks, Canisters, Scales and Weights, together with numerous other Effects.—Also, a good light Cart and a useful Horse. Also, in a few Days, of which Notice will given, will be SOLD by AUCTION All that Freehold RESIDENCE, situate in CRICK, in the Occupation of the said Mr.PERKINS. 209. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 March 1817 To be LETT, And entered upon at Lady Day next, A Capital brick, sashed, and tiled HOUSE, in the Parish of CRICK, now the Occupation of a Surgeon; consisting of three Rooms on a Floor, good Attics and Cellars, back Kitchen with every other Convenience. Orchard, Garden, and Pump, With very good Water; Barn, and Stable, For Particulars, enquire of T. WEDDING, Crick, Butcher. 210. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 March 1817 SUSANNAH CAPELL'S Insolvency. Whereas SUSANNAH CAPELL, of Crick, in tbe County of Northampton, Farmer, hath, by Indentures ot Lease and Release, bearing Date respectively the 19th and 20th Days of March, 1817, conveyed and assigned all her real and personal Estate unto Mr. Thomas Payne, of Watford Gap, and Mr. Thomas Wedding, of Crick aforesaid, in Trust for the equal Benefit of all her Creditors who shall execute the said Deed of Release on or before the 21st Day of May next; Notice is hereby given, That the above Deed is left at Offices Mr Burton, Solicitor, at Daventry, for the Signature of such of the Creditors who choose to take the Benefit thereof. Davenlry, 21st March, 1817. 211. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 April 1817 To be SOLD by AUCTION, At the Shoulder of Mutton, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 11th Day of April, 1817, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon. TWO CLOSES of exceedingly rich FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND, situate at CRICK aforesaid; containing 5A.2R. (more or less), now in the Occupation of Mrs Susannah Capell. For further particulars, apply at the Offices of Mr. BURTON, Solicitor, at Daventry. 212. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 June 1817 Freehold Estate, at Murcott, in the Parishes of Long Buckby and Crick, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. HOLLOWAY, On Friday the 25th Day of July, 1817, at Twelve o'Clock, at the House of Mr. Clark, the Sign of the George Inn, in Crick, in the County Northampton, in the following Lots, subject to such Conditions as will be then produced, Lot 1. ALL that CLOSE or PARCEL of LAND, with the Appurtenances, situate, lying, and being in MURCOTT, in the Parish of LONG BUCKBY aforesaid, containing, by Admeasurement, thirty nine Acres, more or less, now the Occupation of Mr. Arthur Bland. Lot 2. All that CLOSE or PARCEL of PASTURE LAND, with the Appurtenances, situate, lying, and being in MURCOTT aforesaid, containing 2A. 2R. more less, now in the Occupation of the said Arthur Bland. Lot 3. All that CLOSE or PARCEL of L AND, with the Appurtenances, situate, lying, and being in CRICK aforesaid, containing thirteen Acres and a Half, more or less, now in the Occupation of Mr. John Cooper. For a View of the Premises, apply to the TENANTS; and for further Particulars, to Messrs. PALMER & COPPIN, Solicitors, : or at the Office of Mr. PALMER, Solicitor, Lutterworth. 213. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 June 1817 On Saturday last, an inquisition was taken at Crick, before R. Abbey, Gent., one of his Majesty's coroners for this county, on view of the body of Sarah Robinson, aged nine years, who, while walking with two other little girls, under March bridge, in the above parish, accidentally fell into the canal, and was immediately drowned. And on Tuesday last, another inquest was taken before the same coroner, on view of the body of Barnett Ward (an Irishman, aged 26 years), who, while in the act of swimming across the reservoir of the Grand Junction Calial, 200 yards wide, on Sunday last, was drowned. The deceased was supposed to have been seized with the cramp. —Verdicts accordingly. 214. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 August 1817 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. KIRSHAW, At the George Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Monday the 4th Day of August next, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, ALL those TWO CLOSES of exceedingly rich LAND, with the Appurtenances, situate, lying, and being in CRICK aforesaid, containing, by Estimation, five Acres, or thereabouts, now or late in the Occupation of Mrs. Capell. Part of the Purchase Money may remain on the Premises, if required. For further particulars, enquire at the Office of Mr. HOWES, in Northampton. 215. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 August 1817 To be SOLD, or LETT, Either together or in Parcels, A Substantial Freehold HOUSE, Stone built and tiled; also, a good Malting and Kiln, capable of steeping 12 Quarters a Week, a good Barn of seven Bays, Stabling for six Horses, cow House, and other convenient out Buildings; a large Yard, two Gardens, and Orchard, upwards of an Acre of Ground; a Pump, well supplied with good Water: all most eligibly situate in the most pleasant Part of the Village of CRICK, in the Page 31 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

County of Northampton, and adjoining the Turnpike Road, capable of being converted, at a small Expense, into a Residence for a respectable Family, or for carrying on an extensive Business requiring roomy Premises. For Particulars, enquire of Mr. THOS. WHITMELL, on the Premises; or of Messrs. ABBEY & SON, Solicitors, Northampton. 216. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 August 1817 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By WILLIAM YORK, on Friday the 29th Day of August, 1817, upon a Farm, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, in the Occupation of Mrs. CAPELL, in Lots, under an Assignment, according to Conditions then to be produced, THE following GROWING CROPS:—One Close of Wheat, containing about 14 Acres, and one Ditto of Beans, about eight Acres. The Use of a Bam wiil be allowed, according the Conditions of Sale—Credit and Time will be mentioned. Likewise, about five Acres of Wheat and Barley, in a Close, at HADDON HILL.--The Straw of this Crop may be taken off the Premises. The Auctioneer requests the Company to meet at Mrs. Whitmell's, at the Shoulder of Mutton, at Two o'Clock, from thence to proceed to Sale. 217. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 November 1817 The following inquisitions have been lately taken before R. Abbey, Gent, one of his Majesty's coroners for this county:— On Friday the 31st ult, at Welford, on view of the body of Thos. Page, who, whilst working a pit, vvas by killed a considerable quantity of clay giving way and falling upon him, by which means he received severe fractures in different parts of his body, and so violent a concussion of the brain as to produce instantaneous death, the deceased has left a widow and seven children. Verdict—Accidental Death. —And the following day, at Crick, on view of the body of Ann Eikington, about five years, whose Clothes accidentally caught fire whilst playing near the fire with a stick, which so burnt her as to occasion her death about 26 hours afterwards. Verdict accordingly. 218. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 January 1818 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By WM. YORK, on Thursday the 5th Day of February, 1818, upon the Premises of Mrs.CAPELL, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, ALL the neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY and BREWING UTENSILS, &c.; consisting of four-post and other Bedsteads and Furniture, Beds and Bedding; oak dining, piliar and claw, and other Tables, kitchen and chamber Chairs, Chests of Drawers, swing Glass, &c; brass and copper Pots and Kettles; a hogshead brewing Copper, a 23-gallon Ditto, mash Vat, liquor Tubs, &c.: good seasoned half-hogshead and other iron-bound Casks: milk Leads, cream Cans, butter Kivers. barrel Churn, cheese Press, &c; Waggon, Cart, Plough, Harrow, &c.; Gearing for three Horses; Rick of Hay, and barn Tackle in general. The Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock precisely. 219. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 February 1818 FREEHOLD ESTATE. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By WILLIAM YORK, on Friday the 27th Day of February, 1818, at the hOise of Mrs Whitmell, the sign of the Shoulder of Mutton, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, TWO very desirable CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, about five Acres, more or less, lying in the Parish of CRICK, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from Crick to West Haddon, now in the Occupation of Mrs. Capell, of Crick aforesaid. Conditions will be produced at the Time of Sale. Immediate Possession may be had on completing the Purchase. The Sale to commence precisely at Five o'Clock in the Afternoon. N.B. Any Persons having any Clamor Demand upon the Estate or Effects of the said Mrs. Capell are desired to deliver in their Accounts, immediately, to Mr. Thomas Wedding, of Crick; or Mr, Thomas Pain, of Watford Gap. 220. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 March 1818 On the 27th ult., an inquisition was taken at Crick, before R. Abbey, Gent, one of his Majesty's coroners for this county, on view of the body of Miss Elizabeth Wills, who was found hanging in a sitting room very early in the morning of the preceding day. with only her night clothes on. She had lately been affected by a nervous fever, which had extremely depressed her spirits, and had, no doubt, prompted her to commit this unfortunate act which deprived her of existence. Previous toher illness, she was of a lively disposition. Verdict— Lunacy. 221. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 March 1818 1818. To COVER, this SEASON, At J. CLARK'S, the George Inn, CRICK, Northamptonshire, At One. Pound Five Shillings each Mare, and Half a Crown the Groom, THAT well-known superior grey cart Horse PLUMPER, Which was the Property of the late Mr. Aspinal, of Northamptonshire. Plumper is rising seven Years old, perfectly sound, stands sixteen Hands two Inches and Half high, very short Legs, and full of Bone; he has proved himself a sure Foal getter, and his Stock are of greater Value than any cart in this Part of the Country. He will be constantly at Home during this Season. Mares that prove Barren by Plumper last Year will be covered at Fifteen Shillings, and Half a Crown the Groom. The Money to be paid at Midsummer next. 222. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 April 1818 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. TITE, On Thursday the 30th Day of April, 1818, and two following Days, on the Premises of Mr. ELLIOTT, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, A Large Number of silk and cotton Handkerchiefs, Page 32 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Shawls, and gown Pieces; Flannels, Irish and flaxen Cloths, Calicos and Muslins, Lace and Ribands, Corsets, Braces, etc.; Gentlemen and Ladies' broad and narrow Cloths, beaver and plated Hats, Velveteens and worsted Cords, a large Assortment of fashionable waistcoat Pieces, and new Cloths of every Description; 40 Dozen of capital Knives and Forks, pocket Knives, pen Ditto, Razors, and Scissors; Lockets, Bracelets, gilt Chains, and Brooches; upwards of 40 Dozen of the best plated Gentlemen's watch Chains, Seals, and Keys, Trinkets, —Catalogues to be had at the Place of Sale. The above Goods will be sold without the least Reserve. N.B. The sale to commence each Day at Half-past Ten o'Clock. 223. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 June 1818 CRICK. Northamptonshire. Eligible Freehold Estate of superior rich Grazing and Arable Land. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by J. DUMBLETON, At the House of Mr. Cooper, the Red Lion Inn, in Crick, on Thursday the 18th Day of June, 1818, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, , The following very valuable FREEHOLD ESTATES: Lot 1 CONSISTS of eighteen Acres of excellent arable and pasture Land, with a good Hovel upon the same; Lot 2 consists of two Acres and three Roods of very rich arable Land, adjoining Lot 1. The Whole is in the Possession of Thos. Moor. Possessiojn may be had at St. Thomas next; and Part of the purchase Money may remain upon security of the Estate, if required. For a View, and further Particulars, apply to Mr. JOHN REDGRAVE, Crick. 224. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 October 1818 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. NICHOLS, on Tuesday the 13th of October, 1818, on the Premises of Mr. W. HADDON, at CRICK, in Northamptonshire, THE following new HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; consisting of seven Sets of mahogany and oak Drawers, Set of double oak Ditto, two writing Desks, mahogany and oak dining 'Tables, mahogany and oak Pembroke and dressing Tables, five breakfast Ditto, two press Bedsteads, night Stands and wash-hand Ditto, five Lots of Chairs, mahogany work Box, handsome 30-hour Clock, neat oak Case, and various other Articles. The Furniture may be viewed on Application to the Maker, Mr. WM. HADDON, at any time previous to the Sale. The Auctioneer, having viewed the above-mentioned Furniture, pledges himself that every Article is made of the very best Materials, and put together in a Manner highly creditable to the Maker, and undoubtedly will be found such as will establish his future Reputation as a Furniture Manufacturer in general. The Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock in the Morning. 225. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 October 1818 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A CLOSE of exceedingly rich GRAZING LAND, containing three Acres, or thereabouts, near to the Village of CRICK, and adjoining the Road from thence to Yelvertoft, now in the Occupation of Mr. Thos. Clarke. For Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr.THOS. COWLEY, Yelvertoft. 226. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 December 1818 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION By Mr. DUMBLETON, At the House of Mr. Cooper, known by the Sign of the Red Lion, at CRICK aforesaid; on Monday the 14th of December, 1818, at Four o'Clock precisely, in one Lot (with immediate Possession, ALL those FOUR CLOSES of valuabl FREEHOLD and TITHE-FREE ARABLE PASTURE, and MEADOW LAND, containing together 28A. 0R. 3P. or thereabouts, adjoining the Turnpike Road to Northampton, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Redgrave. For a View of the Property, apply to Mr. REDGRAVE; and for further Particulars, to Mr.WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby. 227. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 December 1818 Commitments to the County Gaol, Saturday last, by W. R. Cartwright; ...... Wrn. Pain, charged with stealing a quantity of wheat from a field barn, in the parish of Guilsborough, belonging to Mr. Thos. Wedding, of Crick. 228. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 February 1819 Yesterday, an inquisition was held at Crick, in this county, before Robert Abbey, Gent, one of his Majesty's coroners, on view of the body of Elizabeth Clarke, idiot, when, after long and patient investigation the Jury retumed a verdict— Died by the Visitation of God. 229. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 April 1819 1819. TO COVER, this SEASON, at Mr. J. CLARK'S, the George Inn, CRICK, Northamptonshire; at One Guinea and a Half each Mare, and One Shilling the Man, that well-known superior grey cart Horse, PLUMPER, Which was the Property of the late Mr. ASPINAL, of Moulton, Northamptonshire. Plumper is rising eight Years old, perfectly sound, stands sixteen Hands two Inches and a Half high, very short Legs, and full of Bone. —He has proved himself a sure foal Getter, and his Stock are of greater Value than any cart Stallion's in this Part of the Country. He will be constantly at Home during this Season. Mares that proved barren by Plumper last Year, will be covered at One Pound, and One Shilling the Man. Good Accommodation for Horses and Colts, at a reasonable Price. The Money to be paid at Midsummer next.

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230. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 August 1819 Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL Persons having any just Claim or Demand on the Estate and Effects of the late THOS. WILLS, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, are hereby desired to transmit the same, to J. Wills, of Crick; or to John Norton, of Yelvertoft, in the said County of Northampton, in order that such Claims may be discharged.—And all Persons who stand indebted to the Estate of the said Thos. Wills, deceased, are hereby desired to pay the Amount of their respective Debts to the aforesaid Thos. J. Mills, and John Norton, within three Months from the Date hereof, or they will be sued for the same without farther Notice. THOS J WILLS, JOHN NORTON. Crick, August 6th, 1819. 231. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 September 1819 Collections in Aid of the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. At Stow Nine Churches, after a sermon by the Rev.C. Crawley, £14. 12s. 2d. At Brixworth, after a sermon by the Rev. T. Jackson, curate, £6. 11s. At Crick, after a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Schoen, the sum of £11. 9s. 5d. At Harleston. after a sermon by the Rev. John Stoddart, curate, £6. 11s...... etc. 232. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 January 1820 ALL Persons having ant Claim or Demand upon the late WILLIAM BUCKNILL, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Grazier, deceased, are particularly requested to deliver an Account thereof forthwith to his Executors, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Thomas Bucknill, both of Crick aforesaid; and all Persons who stood indebted him at his Decease, are in like Manner requested to discharge their respective Debts. By Order of the Executors, W.WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. Jun 20, 1820. 233. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 January 1820 It is with sincere regret that we have to record the death of that that benevolent and highly respectable gentleman, Mr. George Judkin, of Crick, in this county, which took place on the 21st the instant, in the 80th year of his age, to the infinite loss of that neighbourhood. No man was more distinguished in his life time for kindness to his fellow creatures, and few have exceeded him in charitable bequests; amongst others, we understand that he has left £100 to that excellent institution, our Infirmary; £100 to be laid out in the purchase of Blankets, £50 in the purchase of Coals, and £50 in Bread, to be distributed amongst the most deserving Poor of Crick, and £100 towards the support of the School there, on Dr. Bell's System, and the whole to be paid free from the legacy duties, and all other deductions. 234. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 February 1820 ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of the late Mr. GEORGE JUDKIN, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, deceased, are requested to deliver an Account thereof to his Executors, Mr. John Whitmell, of Crick; Mr. Thomas Whitmell, of West Haddon; and Mr. Thomas Dunkley, of Daventry, or at my Office in Rugby; and all Persons who stand indebted to his Estate, are in like Manner requested to discharge their respective Debts. By Order of the said Executors, W.F. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. Rugby, Feb. 2, 1820. 235. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 February 1820 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. WILKINSON, On Friday the 25th of February. 1820, on the Premises of Ihe late Mr. GEORGE JUDKIN, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, THE following very useful and well-bred STOCK, in Lots; consisting of 20 Ewes, in Lamb, 10 ewe Tegs, six Heifers.. about ten Ton of Hay, which may be taken off the Premises. The Auctioneer requests the Favour of the Company to meet him at the George Inn, Crick, and proceed from thence to the Place of Sale. 236. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 March 1820 To be LETT, With immediate Possession, A Very substantial stone-built HOUSE, late in the Occupation of Mr. G. Judkin, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, by whom a very extensive Business has been carried on in the various Branches of Linen and Woollen Drapery, Grocery, and Chandlery.—The Premises are also very eligibly situated to carry on an extensive soap Manufactory, the Grand Union Canal being within Half a Mile, and there being every requisite Convenience in out Offices; together with a spacious Yard, Garden, and Orchard well planted with young and choice fruit Trees. For Particulars (if by Letter, Post paid), apply to Mr. T. WHITMELL, West Haddon; Mr.W. WHITMELL. Crick; or Mr. W. WILKINSON, Auctioneer, Welford. 237. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 June 1820 To be SOLD by AUCTION, At the Red Lion, Crick, on Monday the 26th Instant, at Five o'Clock in the Evening, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which Notice will given, A CLOSE of exceedingly rich GRAZING LAND, containing six Acres, or thereabouts, nearly adjoining the Town of CRICK, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Thos. Clarke. For Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. THOS. COWLEY, Yelvertoft. 238. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 July 1820 Freehold Estate— Crick, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, Some Time in September next, unless disposed of by private Contract in the mean Time, SEVERAL CLOSES of very rich LAND, in CRICK aforesaid, containing 20 Acres, or thereabouts. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. THOMAS HOWES, Solicitor, Northampton. Page 34 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

239. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 August 1820 We have the pleasure inform tbe public, that the sum of Five Guineas has been paid into the hands of the Treasurers of the General Infirmary, in this town, being a legacy from Mr. Edward Rathbone, late of Crick, in this county, by the hands of Mr. Wm. Cornfield.the...... ------On Monday last was committed to the county gaol, by G.W.F. Hatton, Esq., John Tomling, charged with stealing a lamb, the property John Sculthorpe, of Harringworth.—And on Tuesday by J.P. Clarke, Esq., Wm. Walton and John Clark, charged with breaking into the dwelling house of William Elliott, at Crick, and stealing therein a waistcoat and pair of breeches, the former the property of John CowIey, and the latter that of the said William Elliott. 240. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 August 1820 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. WILKINSON, At the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, in Crick, on Tuesday the 29th of this Instant (August), at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, (by Order of the Devisees in trust for Sale, under the Will of the late Mr. Wm. Bucknell), Lot 1. ALL that FARM HOUSE, with the Yards, Garden, Cowhouses, Stables, and Premises adjoining, in good Repair, and pleasantly situated at CRICK aforesaid, and late the Residence of the said Mr. Bucknell. And also, all those FOUR CLOSES of PASTURE and MEADOW GROUND, of the first-rate Quality adjoining thereto, and containing twenty none Acres or thereabouts, together with the three Cottages appertaining to the said farm House, and forming altogether a most desirable Residence for Occupation, the Closes having no Footway or Road over the same. Lot 2. All those THREE CLOSES of PASTURE and MEADOW GROUND, of the like superior Quality, and free from all foot and other Roads over the same, and lying at easy Distance from Crick aforesaid, near to the Road to Watford, and containing together 25 Acres or thereabouts. The above Estates are Freehold and Tithe free, well fenced and watered, and Possession will be delivered on Completion of the Purchases. For a View of the Lots, apply to Mr THOMAS BUCKNELL, and Mr. ROBINSON, of Crick; and for further Particulars, to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, August 10th, 1820. 241. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 August 1820 CRICK NEW INDEPENDENT CHAPEL WILL be OPENED for public Worship on Tuesday the 5th of September, 1820. The Rev. Messrs. SIBREE, of Coventry, GRIFFITHS, of Long Buckby, and HARTLEY, of Lutterworth, will PREACH on the Occasion. Services to commence in the Forenoon at Eleven, and in the Evening at Six o'Clock. An Ordinary at the George Inn, where the Ministers are requested to meet. 242. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 September 1820 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, Either together or separately, ALL that Freehold and tithe-free ESTATE, most desirably situate at CRICK aforesaid, the Property of the late Mr. WILLIAM BUCKNELL; consisting of a substantial and cheerful farm House, with Garden, Yard, cow Houses, Stables, and other requisite Buildings.— And seven several Closes of very superior pasture and meadow Land, containing together 40 Acres, four of which Closes lie contiguous to the House, and the Rest at an easy Distance, the Whole of which are well fenced and watered, and free from all public and other Roads over the same. Possession will be delivered on Completion of Purchase. Mr. THOS. BUCKNELL, and Mr. ROBINSON, of Crick, will shew the Property; and for further Particulars, or to treat for the same, apply to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, Sept. 25th, 1820. 243. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 October 1820 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Freehold Estate. To be SOLD by AUCTION, On Friday the Twenty Seventh Day of October instant, at the George lnn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, at Two o'clock in Afternoon, ALL those SEVERAL CLOSES or inclosed GROUNDS of very good ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, with their Appurtenances, situate, lying and being in CRICK aforesaid, and near the Lordship of Watford, and in the Occupation Mr. Whitmiill. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. THOMAS HOWES, Solicitor, Northampton. 244. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 January 1821 THE Executors of the late Mr. GEORGE JUDKIN, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, being under the Necessity of immediately closing the Concerns of their Executorship, are obliged to give this peremptory Notice, that all Debts to this Estate remaining outstanding, must be paid to them at my Office forthwith. W.F. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. Rugby, January 18th, 1821. 245. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 February 1821 MARRIED ...... On Thursday last, at Crick, in this county, by the Rev. Dr. Schoen, Mr. W. Whitmell, eldest son of Mr. J.Whitmell, to Mary, only daughter of Mr. J.N. Clarke, both of that place.

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246. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 May 1821 To the Debtors and Creditors of THOMAS CLARKE, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Yeoman. WHEREAS the said THOMAS CLARKE did, by Indentures of Lease and Release, bearing Date respectively the 26th and 27th Days of April last past, convey and assign all his real and personal Estate and Effects to Mr. 'Thomas Cowley, of Yelvertoft, in the said County, Farmer, in Trust for the equal Benefit of all his Creditors: Notice is hereby given, That the said Deed of Release and Assignment now lies at the Offices of Messrs. Wise, Solicitors, in Rugby, for Inspection and Signature of the Creditors of the said Thomas Clarke, who shall execute the same within One Month from Ihe Date hereof. —All Persons indebted to the said Thomas Clarke, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Thomas Cowley, who is authorized to receive and give Discharges for the same, otherwise they will be sued for the Recovery thereof without further Notice. By Order of the Trustee, BENN & WISE, Solicitors. Rugby, May, 1821. 247. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 June 1821 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, With immediate Possession, ALL that CLOSE or PARCEL of very excellent and rich GRAZING LAND, containing six Acres, thereabouts, nearly adjoining to the Town of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Clarke. For a View of the Premises, apply to the said THOMAS CLARKE; and for further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase thereof, to Mr. THOS. COWLEY, of Yelvertoft; or at the Offices of Messrs. BENN & WISE, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 31st May, 1821. 248. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 June 1821 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, With immediate Possession, ALL that CLOSE or PARCEL of very excellent and rich GRAZING LAND, containing six Acres, or thereabouts, nearly adjoining the Town of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Clarke. For a View ot the Premises, apply to the said THOMAS CLARKE; and for further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase thereof, to Mr. THOS. COWLEY, of Yelvertoft; or at the Offices of Messrs. BENN & WISE, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 21st May, 1821. 249. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 June 1821 WANTED, A respectable YOUTH, as an Apprentice to A JOINER and CABINET MAKER. Inquire of Mr. HADDON, of Crick, Northamptonshire. 250. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 August 1821 To be SOLD, A BRACE of handsome and capital well-bred POINTERS. Inquire of Mr. JOHN FOSTER, Crick Wharf, Northamptonshire. 251. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 September 1821 A CHAPEL will OPENED at CRICK, Northamptonshire, to-morrow, the 23rd Inst., by MESSRS. ATTERBY, PARSONS, & BENT. Service to begin in the Morning at Half-past Ten, in the Afternoon at Two, and in the Evening at Six. 252. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 October 1821 THIS is to inform WILLIAM MARSON, a Native of CRICK, in the County of Northampton (by Trade a Cooper), that he may RECEIVE A LEGACY worthy his Notice, by applying either to Mr. WILLIAM COOPER or Mr. THOMAS WEDDING, both of Click aforesaid, at any Time from the Date of this Advertisement during the Term of seven Years next ensuing. But if the said W.M. does not come to make any Claim or Demand of the said Property before the Expiration of the said Term, the same wil! then be disposed of.—Dated the 26th Day of October, 1821. Witnesses W. COOPER. T. WEDDING. 253. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 January 1822 NOTICE to TRADESMEN in General. THERE are several stout healthy BOYS from nine fourteen Years of Age, to put Out as Apprentices, with whom Premiums will be given. For further Particulars, apply to the CHURCHWARDENS and OVERSEERS of the POOR of the PARISH of CRICK, in the County of Northampton. 15th January, 1822. 254. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 February 1822 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. DUMBLETON, At the Shoulder of Mutton Public House, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 14th of February instant, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, by Order of the Devisees in Trust for Sate, ONE UNDIVIDED MOIETY of all that freehold and leasehold DWELLING HOUSE, formerly the Hotel Public House, situate in the Centre of CRICK aforesaid, and in good Repair. For a View of the same, apply to Mr. THOMAS ASHWELL Sen., at Crick; and for further Particulars, to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby. February 7th, 1822. 255. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 February 1822 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. W. MACQUIRE, Under an Execution from the Sheriff, On the Premises of JAMES LOYDELL, Blacksmith, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, on Wednesday the 27th Day of February, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c; consisting of 4 flock Beds, four half-tester Bedsteads and Furniture, Blankets, Sheets,

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and Coverlids; good thirty-hour Clock, Bureau, oak dining, tea, and dressing Tables; Fenders and fire Irons, brass Pots and Kettles, mash Vat and oak Tubs, two half-hogshead Barrels, earthen Ware, tin Ditto, wash Trays, Buckets, &c.; a great Number of Blacksmith's Tools, as a good Pair of Bellows, Anvil, upwards of 1,000 new horse Shoes, Nails. Screws, and a Variety of other useful Articles.—The Whole to be sold in one Day. Sale to commence precisely at Ten o'Clock. 256. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 March 1822 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, SEVERAL CLOSES of very good LAND, situate in CRICK, in the County of Northampton, containing about 20 Acres, the Property of Mr. THOS. FLAVELL, and in the Occupation of Mr. John Whitmill, of Crick. For further Particulars, inquire of Mr. THOMAS HOWES, Solicitor, Northampton. 257. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 June 1822 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By JOHN YORK, At the Red Lion Inn, in Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 28th Day of June, 1822, at Five o'Clock in the Afternoon, according to Conditions then to be produced, unless previously disposed of by private Contract, in which Case Notice wil! be given, A Capital slone-built MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, situate in the pleasant Village of CRICK aforesaid, with Stable, Barn, Blacksmith's Shop, an excellent malt House, and other suitable out Buildings, an extensive Orchard and Garden, in a high State of Cultivation, and well planted with choice fruit Trees, in a ring Fence, chiefly walled, containing, In the Whole, one Acre and a Half, or thereabouts, capable of Improvement to a great Advantage, and forming a desirable family Residence. To be entered upon at Michaelmas next, or immediately, if required. For a View of the Premises, apply to Mr. EDWARD WHITMILL, Mr. THOMAS WHITMILL, or Mr. THOMAS ASHWELL, of Crick; and for further Particulars, to the AUCTIONEER, at Daventry. 258. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 June 1822 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. JOHN DUMBLETON, At the Red Lion, in Crick aforesaid, on Wednesday the 26th Day of June instant, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, and subject to such Conditions as will be then produced, ALL that MESSUAGE or FARM HOUSE, together with the Yard, Garden, Orchard. Butcher's Shop, and Premises to the same belonging and adjoining, situate and being in CRICK aforesaid, And also all lhat CLOSE of very excellent rich PASTURE GROUND, adjoining the Road leading from Crick to Yelvertoft, containing three Acres or thereabouts, and situate in or near the Town of CRICK aforesaid, now in the Occupation .Mr THOMAS CLARKE, the Proprietor. The above Property will be sold in one or two Lots, as may be preferred at the Time of Sale; and for further Particulars, apply to the Offices of Messrs. HARRIS & WISE, Solicitors, Rugby. 259. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 September 1822 CRICK. Northamptonshire. Freehold und Tithe-free PASTURE LAND, and HOUSES. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. DUMBLETON, On Tuesday the 1st of October next, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, at the George Inn, Crick, in three Lots, Lot 1. All that comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, with the Yards. Garden, and Premises adjoining, most pleasantly situated in CRICK, at a short Distance from the Church, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Ashwell, whose Tenancy expires at Lady Day next. Lot 2. All those THREE CLOSES of the first-rate PASTURE LAND, well fenced and watered, Containing together twenty nine Acres, situate in the Parish of CRICK, and near the Road leading thence to Yelvertoft, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Wm. Pike. N.B. Possession of this Lot will be given on Completion of the Purchase, and £1,000 of the purchase Money may remain thereon. Lot 3. All those THREE DWELLING HOUSES, Gardens,and Well of excellent Water adjoining, and now in the respective Occupations of Samuel Reynolds, William Fox, and Thomas Ward. For a View of the respective Lots, apply to Mr. WILLIAM PIKE, Crick and for further Particulars (if by Letter, Postpaid), to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, September 19th, 1822. 260. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 September 1822 Commitment to the County Gaol. -- On Wednesday last, by Sir Charles Knightley, Bart. Peter Ashby, charged with stealing a linen shirt, the property of Thos. Wedding, on Crick. 261. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 October 1822 To the Debtors and Creditors of EDWARD LOWE, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Farmer. WHEREAS the said EDWARD LOWE hath this Day assigned all his Property unto John Vann, of Clifton Grounds, in the County of Warwick, Grazier, and Thomas Iliffe, of Crick aforesaid, Jobber, in Trust for the mutual Benefit of such of his Creditors as shall execute the Deed of Assignment within one Month from the Date thereof: Notice is hereby given. That the said Deed is left at my Office for Execution by the Creditors, and such of them as shall either omit or decline to execute the same within the Time above specified, shall be precluded from the Dividend which will then be forthwith made. All Persons indebted to the said Edward Lowe, must immediately pay their respective Debts to the Assignees, or at my Office, otherwise they will be sued tor the same. By Order of the Assignees, W.F. WRATISL.AW, their Solicitor. Rugby, Oct. 8th, 1822.

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262. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 October 1822 FREEHOLD and TITHE FREE LAND, CRICK, Northamptonshire To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, Either together or separately, and with immediate Possession, ALL those TWO CLOSES of excellent ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, adjoining the Road leading from Crick to Yelvertoft, and containing together 14A. 1R. 14P. and free from all public and private Roads over the same. Also, all that capital PIECE of MEADOW GROUND, called the Home Meadow, lying adjoining the Northampton Turnpike Road, and the Centre of the Village of CRICK aforesaid, containing 3A. 1R. 9P. likewise free from all Roads over the same. For a View of the Land, apply to Mr. WM. PIKE, Crick ; and for further Particulars and to treat for the same, to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby (if by Letter, Post paid). Rugby, Oct. 17th, 1822. 263. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 November 1822 To the Debtors and Creditors of SLYNN WHITMELL, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Jobber. WHEREAS the said SLYNN WHITMELL hath this Day conveyed and assigned all his real and personal Estates to Mr. Thomas Wedding, of Crick, aforesaid, Butcher, and Mr. John. Malin, of Willoughby, Warwickshire, Grazier, in trust for the mutual Benefit of such of his Creditors as shall execute the Deed of Conveyance and Assignment within one Month from the Date thereof. Notice is hereby given, That the said Deed is left at my Office for Execution by Creditors, and such of them as shall either omit or decline to execute the same within the Time above specified, will be precluded from the Dividend which will then be forthwith made. All Persons indebted to the said Slynn Whitmell must immediately pay their respective Debts to the Assignees, or at my Office, otherwise they will be sued for the same. By Order of the Assignees, W.F. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. Rugby, 31st October, 1822. 264. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 November 1822 To be LET, And may be entered upon immediately, A Substantial MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, pleasantly situated in the Centre of CRICK, in the County of Northampton; consisting of a Kitchen, Parlour, Cellar, Pantry, four Chambers, and three Garrets, with other suitable Buildings; together with a Bam, Stable, Pigsties &c; with an excellent malt House, Garden, and Orchard, well planted with choice Trees; containing in the Whole one Acre and a half, or thereabouts. For farther Particulars, apply to Mr. T. WHITMELL, Crick aforesaid. N.B. The above Premises may betaken together or separately. Crick, 6th Nov. 1822. 265. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 November 1822 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, With immediate Possession, ALL those FIVE FREEHOLD and TITHE-FREE CLOSES of the first-rate PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, free from all Roads over the same, and situate adjoining the public Road leading from Crick to Yelvertoft, and containing by recent Survey, 41A. 3R. 8P. and now in the Occupation of Mr. Wm. Pike. For further Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, Nov. 12, 1822. 266. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 December 1822 Notice to the Creditors of THOMAS CLARKE, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Farmer. ALL Persons who have any Claim or Demand against the Estate and Effects of the said THOMAS CLARKE, are required to send in the Particulars thereof to Messrs. Harris & Wise, Solicitors, Rugby, and also to execute the Conveyance and Assignment of the real Estate and Effects of the said Thomas Clarke, now lying at their Office for Signature by his Creditors within 14 Days from the Date hereof, otherwise they will excluded all Benefit arising therefrom, as Dividend is intended to be made forthwith. By Order, HARRIS & WISE, Rugby, 5th Dec. 1822. 267. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 February 1823 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD at AUCTION By Mr. GASCOIGNE, at the George Inn, Crick, on Monday the 24th of this instant February, 1823, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, either together or in Lots, With Possession at Lady Day next, ALL that substantial MESSUAGE or FARM HOUSE, with the Yards, Garden, Well of excellent Water, Barn, cow Houses, Stables and Premises adjoining, in good Repair; together with the TWO COTTAGES or TENEMENTS appertaining the said House, situate at CRICK aforesaid, and in the Occupation of Mr. John Killworth, and others. For a View of the said Premises,apply to the said JOHN KILLWORTH, the Proprietor; and for further Particulars, to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, Feb. 13, 1823. 268. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 March 1823 Live, and Dead Farming Stock. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. W. WILKINSON, On Thursday next, the 6th of March, 1823, on the Premises of the late Mr. THOMAS ASHWELL, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, THE valuable LIVE and DEAD FARM STOCK; comprising 31 Ewes, in Lamb; 42 Tegs, one new milch-Cow, four Heifers, one Yearling, one draught Mare, seven Years old; one Ditto, four Years old; one Filly, three Years old; one Ditto, two Years old; one hackney Pony, two store Pigs, Donky and Foal, three Sets of Horses' Gearing, complete; Bridle and Saddle, one narrow- wheel Waggon, nearly new; one six-inch-wheel cart, new: two Ploughs, Pair of Harrows, sundry Rakes and Forks, cow Crib, pig Trough, &c; also three Ricks of Barley, two Ditto of Oats, One Ditto of Peas, one Ditto of old Beans, one Ditto of Page 38 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

New, about five Tons of clover Hay, and six Tons of grass Hay, which may be taken off the Premises. Every possible Accommodation to the Purchasers of the Corn, will be arranged at the Time of Sale, for the thrashing out the same, and spending the Straw. The Auctioneer requests the Company to meet him at the Field Barn adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from West Haddon to Crick, by Ten o'Clock, at which time the Sale will commence. 269. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 March 1823 DIED ...... On Monday se'nnight, at Crick, in this county, universally respected, Mr. John Bucknell, in the 26th year of his age. 270. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 April 1823 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To LET, And may be entered upon immediately, A Very convenient and pleasant DWELLING HOUSE and PREMISES, situate at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, comprising an excellent Parlour, best Kitchen, back Kitchen, Pantries, Cellars, three bed Rooms, three Attics, Barn, Stable, and other convenienl out Buildings, Yard, with Well and Pump; Garden and Orchard, well planted; late in the Occupation ot Mr. Wm. Smith. The Premises are in good Repair, and well suited for the Accommodation of a respectable Family wishing for Retirement. For a View of the Premises, apply to Mr. THOS. COOPER, at Crick; and for the Amount of Rent (which will very moderate) and other Particulars, at the Office of Mr. ROCHE, Solicitor, Daventry. Daventry, 10th April, 1823. ------To be SOLD by AUCTION, by J. DUMBLETON, At the Red Lion, at Crick, on Thursday the 17th of April, at Five o'Clock in the Afternoon, A CLOSE OF LAND, containing by Estimation 3A. 3R. now in the Occupation of Mr. George Watts. 271. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 April 1823 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be LET, A Very desirable FARM, TITHE FREE. consistof ing arable, meadow, and good feeding Land, in a State of high Cultivation, containing from 87 to 105 Acres, or thereabouts, together with a capital farm House, farm Yard, Barns, Stables, and other suitable Out-buildings, with two Pumps of good Water, one for the Use of the House, the other for the farm Yard, &c. The Rent and Possession of the said Farm to commence from Lady Day last, on account of the present Occupier wishing to decline the Farming Business as soon as possible. The Crops growing to be taken at a fair valuation, and all reasonable Allowances will made by the present Occupier, to the incoming Tenant, from the above-named Period to the Time of entering upon the said Premises. The above-named Premises may be entered on immediately. For further Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. J. CLARKE, at the George Inn, in CRICK aforesaid; or to Mr. THOMAS ASHWELL, on the Premises. Crick, 16th April, 1823. 272. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 May 1823 Live and Dead Farming Stock, Household Furniture &c, To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. WILKINSON, On Friday and Saturdav, the 9th and 10th of May 1823, on the Premises of Mr. THOMAS ASHWELL, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, who is going to decline Business, The entire LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, &c; comprising 36 Ewes and Lambs, 32 Tegs, three new-milch Cows, one Ditto, and Calf, one barren Ditto, one fat Ditto, four Heifers, seven Sturks, eight Yearlings, one Bull, one Yelt, one Sow, and five Pigs; three draught Mares, one hackney Ditto, four Years old; two Fillies, one Colt; two narrow-wheel Waggons, four ditto Carts, one six-inch-wheel Ditto, one double-wheel Plough, out single-wheel Ditto, two swing Ditto, two field Rolls, three Pair of Harrows, three sheet Ditto, seven Sets of Gearing, two winnowing Fans, Forks, Rakes, Ladders, corn Screens, and barn Tackle i, general, one Dozen Sacks, four Dozen Hurdles, &c. &c. The Household Furniture consists of post Bedsteads and Furniture; feather and flock Beds, oak dining and tea Tables, Windsor, chamber, and other Chairs, mahogany Bureau, Fender and fire Irons, bell-metal, brass, and iron Pots and Kettles, large copper Boilers, 30-hour Clock, iron and brass Candlesticks, warming Pan, Screen, cheese Press, barrel Churn, milk Lead, milk Tubs and Buckets eight-strike mash Vat, working Vats, Cooler, gathering and other Tubs, one Cask, two hogs heads, two half-hogsheads, and smaller Barrels, in excellent Condition; also a large Quantity of dried Bacon, &c. &c, N.B. The Auctioneer requests the Favor of the Company to meet him at the House of Mrs. Ashwell, by Ten o'Clock, at which Time the Sale will commence each Day. 273. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 August 1823 On Thursday last an Inquisition was taken at Crick, before R. Abbey, Gent. one of his Majesty's Coroners for this county, on view of the body Mr. Thomas Smith, of West Haddon, butcher, who fell down in one of the streets of Crick on Wednesday last and instantly expired. The deceased, who was 59 years of age, had complained in the course of the day of pain in his side, but was otherwise in perfect health. Verdict Died by the Visitation of God. 274. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 August 1823 FREEHOLD ESTATE, At CRICK. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. W.WILKINSON, At the George Inn, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 4th Day of September, 1823, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as shall be then and there produced,

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THREE substantia! freehold MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, adjoining each other, eligibly situate in CRICK aforesaid, with a large Garden well planted with choice fruit Trees, Yard, Pews or Sittings in the Church, and other Appurtenances thereunto belonging, in the several Occupations of Thomas Moore and Thomas Ashby. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. JEYES, Solicitor, Northampton; or the AUCTIONEER, at Welford. 275. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 September 1823 THE highly esteemed, nutritive, pleasant and exhilarating BEVERAGE, made from ROASTED CORN, being very generally used as a Morning and Afternoon Refreshment, in lieu of Tea and Coffee, it is of paramount importance the Public should be supplied with so useful an Article genuine, of good Quality, and properly prepared; several inexperienced Persons having attempted an Imitation, are endeavouring to vend the most unwholesome Trash, which is only calculated to prejudice those who have tasted it against the Use of any other. The Roasted Rye prepared by J. GAMBLE, at his Manufactory, EAST HADDON, possesses the Recommendation of being drank by many of the Nobility and Gentry, and by the most eminent of the Faculty. May be had, Price 1s. per lb. of: Abel, Northampton Brashier, Bedford Smith, Hall &Co.London King, Gardner, Towcester Crowson, Oundle Nichols, Guilsborough Vorley, Thrapston Linnell, Spratton Jordan, Kimbolton Powers, Harborough Chown, Byfield Prosser, Ditto Bateman, Crick Haddon, Daventry, Lovell, West Haddon Palmer, Ditto Highan, Brington Ward, Leicester Hawthorn, Floore Cherrv, Lutterworth Edey, Kettering Gibbins, Kilsby ...... etc. 276. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 October 1823 In the Affairs of SLYNN WHITMELL, of CRICK. THE Creditors of the said SLYNN WHITMELL are particularly requested to send an Account their respective Demands to my Office forthwith, in order that the Assignees may be enabled to declare a Dividend of his Effects without Delay. By Order of the Assignees. W.F. WRATISLAW, Their Solicitor. Rugby. 21st October, 1823. 277. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 January 1824 FARMHOUSE AND LAND, At CRICK, Northamptonshire, Held during the Life of SLYNN WHITMELL, of Crick aforesaid, Jobber, now in the 49th Year of his Age. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. MASON, At the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, at Crick aforesaid, on Monday the 19th Day of January next, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely (by Order of the Assignees of the said Slynn Whitmell), in two Lots, with immediate Possession, Lot 1. ALL that capital MESSUAGE, FARM YARD, HOMESTEAD, GARDEN, and APPURTENANCES, situate in CRICK aforesaid, late in the Occupation of the said SLYNN WHITMELL. Lot 2. All those TWO CLOSES of rich PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, containing together 6A. 3R. 28P., also situate in CRICK aforesaid, and late in the Occupation of the said S. WHITMELL. For a View ot the respective Lots, apply to Mr. THOS. WEDDING, Butcher, Crick ; and for all further Parliculars, to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, 30th December, 1823. 278. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 March 1824 To COVER, this Season, 1824, MARSHAL BLUCHER. THOROUGH-BRED MARES, FIVE GUINEAS; Others, TWO GUINEAS; and FIVE SHILLINGS the Groom. Marshal Blucher is a good Bay, stands 16 Hands high, was got by Old Alexander (by ), out of Fadladinida (own Sister to Sir Oliver, Fyldener and Poulton, by Sir Peter). He will attend during the Season, at the Eagle, Rugby, Monday Mornings; to the George Inn, Crick, at Night; through Guilsborough to Daventry, Tuesdays; to the Green Man, Dunchurch, Wednesday Night; to the Craven Arms, Southam, Thursdays; to the Bull Inn, Warwick, on Fridays; Pailton, Saturday Night, and remain there until Monday Morning. 279. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 May 1824 280. Stamford Mercury - Friday 04 June 1824 Freehold MANOR and ESTATE, At CRICK. Shortly will be Sold by Public Auction, A Most desirable freehold ESTATE, at CRICK, in the County of Northampton ; comprising a fifth Share of the Manor, the George Inn, and other Houses and Buildings, with nearly two Hundred and eighty Acres of Land, of the best Quality, which will be put into Lots for Convenience of Purchasers. Time and Place of Sale, with Particulars, will be published in due Time. 27th May, 1824. Page 40 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

281. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 June 1824 To be LET, And may be entered on immediately, A Substantial, well-built, brick and tiled HOUSE, situate at CRlCK, Northamptonshire; containing a good Parlour, Hall and Kitchen, three excellent bed Rooms on the first Floor, three good Attics on the second Floor, with back Kitchen, Coal-house, Barn, Stabling for five Horses; also Yard, Garden, and Orchard attached, and a plentiful Supply of Water. For Particulars and a View, apply to Mr. WEDDING, Butcher, of Crick aforesaid, who will treat for the same. 282. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 July 1824 In the Affairs of SLYNN WHITMELL, of CRICK, Jobber. THE Assignees of the said SLYNN WHITMELL, Do hereby give Notice, that all such of the Creditors of the said Insolvent as shall not have executed the Deed of Assignment herein (which lies at my Office for their Signatures), previously to the 2d Day of August next, will be excluded the Benefit thereof, as a first and final Dividend will be then forthwith declared. By Order of the Assignees, W.F. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor Rugby, 15th July, 1824. 283. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 August 1824 FREEHOLD MANOR AND ESTATE. To be SOLD by AUCTION. At the George Inn, Crick, on Tuesday 21st September, at 12 o'Clock (in Lots); ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY ACRES of very capital tithe-free LAND, eligibly situated in CRICK, in the County of Northampton; the greater Part adjacent to the Dunchurch Turnpike Road, and the Road leading to Lilbourne; with two Houses, and sundry Inclosures, in the Village of Crick, now in the several Occupations of Messrs. Joseph Clarke, Wm West, and Thos. Perkins, or their respective Undertenants. Also, one fifth Part of the extensive Manor of Crick, wilh the Rights, Royalties, &c, To be viewed on applying to the Tenants, of whom Particulars may be had, or at the Dun Cow, Dunchurch; Wheat Sheaf, Daventry; George, Northampton; Talbot, Welford; Denbigh Arms, Lutterworth; Bear, Rugby; and of Messrs. MILES, ALSTON & MILES, Solicitors, Leicester, at whose Office a Plan of the Estate may be seen. [NB This is perhaps the Andrews Estate, for which a map exists at about this time, and for which we also have the estate deeds. See also the following two items, relating to the sales of the effects of Wm. West and Thos. Perkins, who are named as two of the 3 tenants of the above estate -- these 2 further reports are clearly related to the sale of the estate.] 284. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 October 1824 Very valuable Flock of Sheep and neat Cattle, Horses, and Implements, Grass Keeping, Piece of Turnips, and sundry either Effects. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By. J. DUMBLETON, On Tuesday next, the 5th of October, upon the Premises of Mr. WEST, of CRICK, who is leaving his Farm on Account of its being sold, THE following STOCK; consisting of seventy Ewes and Theaves, nineteen fat Ewes, 23 Shearhogs, two Tups, 80 Ewes and wether Lambs, six useful dairy Cows, four in-calf Heifers, six Yearlings, six Calves, one useful draught Mare, on- Colt, one capital foal (by ); one Waggon, one six-inch Cart, Plough, Harrows, and field Roll; Horses' Tackle; about four Acres of Turnips, seventy Acres of grass Keeping, and 30 Acres of stubble Keeping until the 25th of March; large Quantity of Manure. The Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock. 285. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 October 1824 Valuable LIVESTOCK, GRASS KEEPING and HAY. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. WILKINSON, On Tuesday the 19th Day of October, 1824, on the Premises of Mr.THOMAS PERKINS, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton (who is going leave his Farm, it having been recently Sold); THE following valuable STOCK,&c.; consisting of 62 Ewes and Theaves, 17 Shearhogs, 45 Tegs, two dairy Cows, one Ditto and Calf, five fat Cows, four Steers, seven Sturks, four Yearlings, one cart Mare; 66 Acres of excellent Grass Keeping, till the 25th Day of March, 1825; also aout 30 Tons of prime Hay, which may taken off. The Auctioneer solicits the favor of the Company to meet him in the Close known by the Name of Bean Close, adjoining the Lilbourn Road, by Ten o'Clock, at which Time the Sale will commence with the Sheep. 286. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 October 1824 DIED ...... On Wednesday last, at Crick, in this County, Mr. Thos. Wedding, grazier and butcher, of that palce, in the 53rd year of his age. 287. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 November 1824 DIED ...... On Wednesday se'nnight, in the 27th year of his age, after a few hours' severe illness, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mr.W.Cooper, son of Mr. Thos. Cooper, farmer and grazier, of Crick, in this county. His aimiable disposition had endeared him to a numerous circle of relations and friends, who are plunged into the deepest distress by his sudden removal.

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288. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 March 1825 To be SOLD, A Capital brown cart STALLION, rising five Years old, sixteen Hands three inches high, with very short clear Legs, is well descended, and calculated to get good Dray Horses, &c. he has proved himself a sure foal-getter, and his Stock is promising. For Particulars, inquire at the GEORGE INN, Crick, Northamptonshire. 289. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 October 1825 Crick Grand Musical Festival. ON Tuesdav Morning, Oct. 18th, 1825, the newly erected GALLERY in the CHURCH will be OPENED with a Selection of SACRED MCSIC from the Works of eminent Composers. Part the 1st will consist of the celebrated Piece by Madan, "Before Jehovah's Awful [sic] Throne", with full orchestra Accompaniments; Handel's grand Dettingen Te Deum, and a Selection from Haydn's Creation. Part the 2d. A Selection from the Works of the most celebrated Masters, in which will be introduced the double Choruses, "He gave them Hailstones"—"The Horse and his Rider." Part the 3d will consist of a Selection from the Messiah. In the Evening will be performed, in the School Room, A MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT. The Choruses will be full and complete, with double Drums, Trumpets, &c The Profits will be devoted to charitable Purposes, in consideration of which, several vocal and instrumental Performers of distinguished Talents have kindly promised their Assistance.—Particulars are given in a printed Bill. The Performance in the Morning at the Church to commence precisely at Eleven o'Clock.—The Concert in the Evening at Seven. Tickets, 2s. each, to be had of Mr. Starky at the School Room.—No Money to be taken at the Church Doors. 290. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 December 1825 To be SOLD by AUCTION, by John Dumbleton, At the Sign of the Shoulder of Mutton, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday the 23d Day of December instant, at Four in the Afternoon, unless previously disposed of by private Contract, ALL that substantial DWELLING HOUSE; comprising a Parlour, Kitchen, Dairy, and three good sleeping Rooms, together with two Barns, two Stables, two Hovels, a good Granary, cow Houses, Pigsties, coal House, a large Yard and a Garden, and also a home Close adjoining thereto; containing about an Acre of excellent pasture Land, now in the Occupation of Mr. Slynn Whitmell. For further Particulars and to treat for the same by private Contract, apply to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby. 291. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 December 1825 Seminary, Crick, Northamptonshire, Dec. 28th, 1825. MR. BICKNELL, grateful to those who have favored him with the Care of their Children during the short Time of his Residence at Crick, very respectfully informs his Friends that the SCHOOL will re-open January 18. P.S. Only a limited Number of Boarders, under ten Years of Age, being received, the Advantages of early Education will be combined with Parental Kindness. 292. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 February 1826 THE CHASE Mr.Muster's Hounds (1/2 past 10) Monday Feb. 6, at Red Lodge Tuesday Feb. 7, at Crick Thursday Feb. 9, at Friday Feb. 10, at Orlingbury Wold [NB: 5 other packs of hounds were also advertised, all meeting at least 4 times in the week -- it gives some idea of the scale of hunting at this period, and the degree to which the whole countryside was kept clear of foxes.] 293. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1826 HOUSE, CRICK, To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, with immeduate Possession, ALL that substantial DWELLING HOUSE; comprising a Parlour, Kitchen, Dairy, and three good sleeping Rooms, together with two Barns, two Stables, two Hovels, a good Granary, cow Houses, Pigsties, coal House, a large Yard and a Garden, and also a home Close adjoining thereto; containing about an Acre of excellent pasture Land, now in the Occupation of Mr. Slynn Whitmell. For further Particulars and to treat for the Purchase, apply to Mr. Slynn Whitmell, jun. of Crick aforesaid. 294. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 June 1826 Academy, Crick. Northamptonshire. MR. & Mrs. BICKNELL very respectfully inform their Friends and their Public that they receive a limited Number of YOUNG GENTLEMEN (under 10 Years of Age) to Board and Educate. The Parents and Friends of the Youth committed to their Care may depend on every Attention being paid to their Comfort, Instruction, and Religious Improvement. Terms, 18 Guineas Ann—Washing extra. Geography and the Use of the Globes One Guinea per Ann. No Entrance charged. The School will Reopen (after the Midsummer Recess) on Wednesday, July 19th.s Page 42 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

295. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 July 1826 ABSCONDED, and left his Wife and Family chargeable to the Parish of Crick, Northamptonshire, John Mole, Labourer, thirty Years of Age, about five Feet seven Inches high, dark Complexion, dark Eyes, and dark Hair, and has an Impediment in his Speech; has been in the Habit of working in a brick Yard. Any Person who will give such Information as will lead to his Detection, shall receive a Reward of TWO GUINEAS, and all reasonable Expenses, from the Overseers of the Poor of Crick aforesaid. Crick, 22d July, 1826. 296. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 September 1826 FREEHOLD PROPERTY, At Crick, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that substantial stone-built DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated in the Village of CRICK aforesaid, adjoining the great Road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton, through the said Village, with Yard, Bam, Stables, Malting, and all other necessary Outbuildings, in good Repair; a large Garden and Orchard, well planted with choice fruit Trees, with pasture Land adjoining, containing by Estimation, with the Scite of the Homestead, one Acre, one Rood, and ten Poles, or thereabouts; the Whole enclosed or fenced in by a Wall, forming a very complete and desirable family Residence, and also for carrying on the Malting Business, and now in the Tenure of Mr. Coney, Maltster, who is under Notice to quit on the first of January next. There is a Well of excellent Water with Pump the Premises. The Barn is 28 Yards in Front, adjoining the said Road, and may be converted into Tenements at a small Expense. For further Particulars and to treat, for the Purchase, apply either to Mr. THOMAS ASHWELL, Yelvertoft; or EDWARD STARKEY, of Crick, who will show the Premises. Crick 16th Aug., 1826. 297. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 October 1826 On Thursday night, at Crick, in this county, after a long and severe illness, borne with the greatest patience and resignation, Mrs. Wedding, wife of the late Mr. Thos. Wedding, of that place. 298. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 November 1826 To the Debtors and Creditors of DOROTHY WHITMELL, of CRICK, Northamptonshire, Victualler, deceased. ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Effects of the said Mrs. WHITMELL, are most particularly requested to deliver an Account thereof within ten Days from the Date hereof to Mr. John Whitmel!, Crick, one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to her Estate are requested to pay their Debts to the said Mr. Whitmell within the same Time, so that these Affairs may be closed. By Order of the Executors, W. F. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. Nov. 6th, 1826. N.B.: The Sums of £3,000, £2,600, £1,000, £800, £600, and £500, ready to be advanced on approved freehold Securities. 299. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 November 1826 To be SOLD AUCTION, By Mr. W. Wilkinson, on Thursday the 14th Day of December, 1826, on the Premises, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, agreeable to such Conditions as will then be produced, ALL that old-established PUBLIC HOUSE, known by the sign of The Wheat Sheaf, in CRICK, in the County of Northampton; comprising Kitchen, Scullery, two Parlours, three Chambers, one Attic, good Cellars, Stables, Brewhouse, Piggeries and other Outoffices, small Yard and Garden, a Well of excellent Water and Pump, also a convenient BAKEHOUSE adjoining the said Premises. The above being situated in the Centre of the Town, forms a most desirable Purchase. Further Particulars may be had by applying, if by Letter, Post paid, to Mr. EDW. STURMAN, the present Proprietor and Occupier. 300. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 December 1826 ACADEMY (For a limited Number of young Gentlemen under 10 Years of Age), CRICK, Northamptonshire. Mr. and Mrs. BICKNELL gratefully acknowledge the Kindness of those Friends who have favored them with the Care and Education of their Children; while they assure all who may regard them with the same Confidence, that the Comfort and Improvement of the Children placed in their Family will be attended to with parental Tenderness and Affection. TERMS: Board, and Education, including Reading, Writing, English Grammar, and Arithmetic, 18 Guineas per Annum.— Washing extra. Geography and the Use the Globes, One Guinea per Annum.—No Entrance charged. The School will re- open January 22, 1827. 301. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 January 1827 STOLEN or STRAYED, on Friday Night the 29th, or early on Saturday Morning the 30th December, out of a Close belonging to Mr. NEAL, at LATHBURY; in the County of Buckinghamshire, A dark-brown Pony, Rising five Years old, stands 13 Hands high, has a white Face, four white Heels, and the near Eye somewhat resembling what is commonly termed a Wall Eye, with a black Mane and Tail. If Stolen, whoever will give Information of the Offender or Offenders, shall, upon his or their Conviction, receive a Reward of FIVE GUINEAS from the said Mr. NEAL. If Strayed, whoever will bring the said Pony either to the said Mr. NEAL, or Mr. J. BAILEY, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, shall receive a Reward of ONE GUINEA, and be paid all reasonable Expenses. 2d January, 1827. Page 43 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

302. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 April 1827 MARRIAGES .... Lately, by the Rev. Dr. Schen, Mr. George Hall, farmer and grazier, of Crick, to Elizabeth Bucknell, only daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell, of that place. 303. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 July 1827 WANTED, A stout, active LAD, as an APPRENTICE to a BAKER. Inquire of Mr.THOS. TURNER, Crick. 304. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 July 1827 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT. A Freehold MESSUAQE or DWEI.LING HOUSE, with Out-buildings; consisting of Barn, Stables, Cowhouse. Pigsties; a Pump of excellent Water, a good Garden and Orchard, together with a small Close of Land, containing one Acre or thereabouts, with the Appurtenances, situate at CRICK aforesaid. Further Particulars may be known by Application at the Office of Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby. Long Buckby, July 3d, 1827. 305. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 July 1827 Crick, Northamptonshire. MR. & Mrs. BICKNELL respectfully inform their Friends that their SCHOOL for YOUNG GENTLEMEN (under 10 Years of Age) will re-open on Monday the 23d Inst. and (while they gratefully acknowledge the Confidence reposed in them) embrace the present Opportunity of soliciting their continued Support and Recommendation. July 11th. 306. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 November 1827 MARRIAGES .... On Thursday se'nnight, at Claybrook, Leicestershire, Mr. James Wedding, of Crick, grazier and butcher, to Miss Webb, daughter of Mr.Webb, famer and grazier, of Whiptoft, Warwickshire. 307. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 December 1827 MARRIAGES .... On the 19th ult. at Crick, in this county, Mr. Stephen Whitmell, grazier, to Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr. Cooper, all of that place. 308. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 January 1828 Academy, Crick. Northamptonshire. MR. & MRS. BICKNELL very respectfully inform their Friends and the Public, that they continue to receive a limited Number of Young Gentlemen (under ten Years of Age), to Board and Educate, to whose Instruction, religious Improvement, and Comfort, every Attention will paid. School re-opens Tuesday Jan. 22. 309. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 March 1828 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Wilkinson, On Monday the 7th Day of April next, at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Crick, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon precisely (unless sooner disposed of private Contract, of which due Notice will be given), ALL those TWO CLOSES of capital freehold and tithe-free LAND, adjoining to the Canal and the public Road, about midway between Crick and Watford, and called The Watford Way Closes, containing six Acres and two Perches, and in the Occupation of Mr. EDWARD WHITMELL, the Proprietor. For a View of the same, apply to Mr. EDWARD WHITMELL, Crick; and for further Particulars or to treat for the same, either to him, or Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Postpaid. Rugby, March 18th, 1828. 310. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 May 1828 To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT. ALL that FARM HOUSE, with the Barn, Stables, and other Out-buildings, thereto adjoining and belonging. And, also, all those several CLOSES, PIECES or PARCELS of ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, situate at WATFORD, in the County of Northampton, containing together 35 Acres or thereabouts, now in the Occupation of Mr. James Gilbert. Also, all that CLOSE of PASTURE LAND or GROUND, situate at WATFORD aforesaid, containing 25 Acres or thereabouts, now in the Occupation of Mr. Richard Kenning. Also, all that CLOSE of ARABLE LAND or GROUND, situate at WELTON, in the said County of Northampton, containing 13 Acres or thereabouts, now in the Occupation of Mr. John Winterton, of Welton Grange. And, also, all those several CLOSES, PIECES, or PARCELS of ARABLE and PASTURE GROUND, situate at CRICK, in the said County of Northampton, containing together 51 Acres or thereabouts, now in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Wedding. For a View the Premises, apply to the respective Tenants; and for further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase, at the Offices of Messrs. HARRIS & WISE, Solicitors, Rugby, Warwickshire; if by Letter, Post paid. 311. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 June 1828 ACADEMY, Crick, Northamptonshire. Mr. and Mrs. Bicknell, impressed with a grateful Sense of the Confidence they have had reposed in them, agiabn inform their Friends and the Public, that they continue ro RECEIVE A LIMITED

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NUMBER of YOUNG GENTLEMEN to BOARD and EDUCATE, to whose Improvement every Attention will be paid, in Connexion with the most liberal and affectionate Treatment.— SCHOOL re-opens July 23d. 312. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 July 1828 Freehold Closes Arable & Pasture Land, CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL those FOUR CLOSES of ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, containing by Estimation twelve Acres, be the same more less, situate, lying, and being hear the Turnpike Road in the Parish of CRICK aforesaid, and in the Occupation Mr. John Foster. For a View of the Premises, apply to the Tenant; and to treat for the Purchase, apply, if by Letter, Post paid, to Mr. WM. B. BULL, Solicitor, Newport Pagnel. 313. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 December 1828 ESTATE, AT CRICK, Northamptonshire, To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, TWENTY-FIVE ACRES (or thereabouts) of very rich MEADOW and PASTURE LAND, situate at CRICK, in the County of Northampton. The above Estate is well supplied with Water, and about 120 thriving Timber Trees are growing thereon. For Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply either to Mr. JOHN ROBINSON, or THOS BUCKNELL, Farmers, at Crick, who will show the Premises. N.B. The above Advertisement will not be continued. Crick, Dec. 4th, 1828. 314. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 December 1828 At Crick, in this county, on Friday the 19th instant, in the 73d year of his age, the Rev. G.L. Schoen, D.C.L. nearly 29 years rector of that parish. The inhabitants, over whom he has so long presided, have to lament the loss of a most kind- hearted and benevolent pastor, who, from the time he resided amongst them, was uwearied in the exercise of the active virtues which become a Christian Minister. Possessed of talents which would have adorned the highest rank in society, and which in earlier life were evinced by the publication of the 'Disbanded Subaltern,' and other works of imagination, he devoted them to the welfare of those whose spiritual interests he had undertaken the charge. Earnest in inculcating the precepts of Christianity, he enforced their observance by the purity of his own example. He was the friend of the fatherless and widow — he delivered the poor that cried and him that had no helper. 315. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 January 1829 WATFORD and CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. Essex, at the George Inn, Crick, Monday the 16th Day of February at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, by Order of the Trustees for Sale, in the following or such other Lots as may be then agreed Lot 1. ALL those several CLOSES of excellent ARABLE, PASTURE, and MEADOW LAND, with the COTTAGE, BARN, and other Buildings thereon, situate in the Parish of WATFORD, adjoining the Road to Crick, containing together 73A. 1R. 0P. or thereabouts, and in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Wedding. Lot 2. All that CLOSE of most excellent ARABLE LAND, situate in the Parish of CRICK, adjoining the Roads to Daventry and Watford, and called Staneland Close, containing 12A. 3R. 0P. or thereabouts, also in the Occupation of Mr. Wedding. Lot 3. All that HOMESTALL of capital PASTURE LAND, situate in CRICK aforesaid, called Kuewitt's Close, containing One Acre or thereabouts, also in the Occupation of Mr. Wedding. The above Property is all Freehold, well fenced and watered, and in excellent Condition, and Possession will be given on Completion of the Purchases. Mr. WEDDING will show the Lots; and for further Particulars, apply to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter Post paid. Rugby, January 19th, 1829. 316. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 February 1829 WATFORD and CRICK, The SALE of this LAND, advertised in the first Page for the 16th Instant, is POSTPONED. Rugby, Feb. 5th, 1829. 317. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 February 1829 In a Short Time WILL BE SOLD, At the Rectory, Crick, Northamptonshire, the LIBRARY of the late Dr. SCHOEN, containing several old and valuable Works. 318. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 February 1829 THE valuable and well-selected LIBRARY of the late Rev. G. SCHOEN, D.D. Will be SOLD by AUCTlON, At the BULL INN, RUGBY, on Tuesday, March 3, without Reserve. Rugby, Feb. 18th, 1829. Catalogues may be had at the RECTORY, Crick; and at ROWELL & SONS, Rugby. 319. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 March 1829 IF JOHN GREENE, Shoemaker, who left CRICK in or about the Year 1789, is living, and will apply to Mr.J C. BICKNELL, or Mr. G. NEWITT. Executors of Mrs. Sarah Clarke, deceased, he will hear of something to his Advantage. All Persons indebted to the Estate of the said Mrs. CLARKE, are requested to pay their respective Debts; and all who have any Claims on the said Estate, are also desired to send their Accounts to the above-mentioned Executors, that they may be examined and discharged.

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Crick, Northamptonshire, March 11, 1829. (One Concern.) 320. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 April 1829 CRICK RECTORY. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By HoIIoway & Son, on Thursday the 16th of April, 1829, on the Premises, the Rectory House, Crick, Northamptonshire, THE genteel, neat and useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BREWING and DAIRY UTENSILS, &c. of the late Rev. Dr. SCHOEN. Further Particulars in next Week's Paper. 321. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 April 1829 CRICK. Live and Dead Farming Slock &c, To be SOLD by AUCTIO N, By Mr. W. Wilkinson, On Wednesday the 16th of April, 1829, on the Premises of Mr. THOMAS BUCKNELL (who is going retire from the Farming Business), THE following useful and valuable STOCK, &c: 25 Ewes and Lambs, 18 barren Ewes, 15 Shearhogs, 28 Tegs, one Ram, six barren Cows, two Heifers, in Calf; one two-year-old Steer, one Sturk, two Yearlings, black draught Horse, four Years old; two narrow-wheel Wagons, one ditto Cart, six-inch Ditto, field Roll, swing Plough, Pair of Harrows, one sheet Ditto, Set of Thiller's Tackle, Set of Gearing, light Cart and Harness, winnowing Fan, Corn Screen, bushel Measure, Forks, Rakes, &c.; barrel Churn, two milk Leads, two ditto Buckets, working Vat, three Half-hogsheads, Bridle and Saddle, &c. The Auctioneer requests the Company to meet him at the Field Barn by Eleven o'clock, at which Time he intends to commence the Sale with the Sheep Stock. 322. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 02 May 1829 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Manors and Estate. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By B. Payne, At HIGH GATE HOUSE, midway between Welford and Northampton, on Tuesday, the 9th of June, at two o'clock, in several lots, A Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, eligibly situated in the parishes of and , in the county of Northampton, comprising upwards of four hundred and fifty acres of arable, meadow, and pasture Land, with several farm houses, cottages, and other outbuildings, and the Manors and Royalties of Creaton and Little Creaton. Also, an undivided share of the Manor of Crick, and some small inclosures in Crick. Printed particulars, with engraved map, will be published, and may be had at the place of sale, the George Inn, Northampton, Wheat Sheaf, Daventry, Swans Harborough, Talbot, Welford, of Mr. Sanders, at Harleston near Northampton, and of Messrs. MILES and Co. Solicitors, Leicester, and the premises may be viewed on applying to the tenants. 323. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 May 1829 A Freehold Estate, Tithe-free, CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT THIRTY-SEVEN ACRES of very good FEEDING, MEADOW and ARABLE LAND, in a high State of Cultivation, I5 Acres whereof are Arable, and the other 22 Acres whereof are Pasture and Meadow Land, situate in the Lordship of CRICK, in the County of Northampton. The above Properly may be sold in either one or more Lots, as may best suit the Convenience of Persons treating for the same, as twenty-eight Acres are one Mile from Crick, contiguous to the Turnpike Road leading to Dunchurch, and the other nine Acres are lying near the Tunnel Mouth, in Crick aforesaid. For a View of the Estate, apply to Mr. JAMES WEDDING, the Proprietor; and for Price and further Particulars, to Mr. LUCAS, Long Buckby. Buckby, May 1st, 1829. 324. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 May 1829 Freehold Estates (Tithe free), CRICK, Northamptonshire, (The Property of Mr. THOMAS WEDDING, of Crick, who is about to remove from his present Residences at Crick to his Farm at Watford.) SHORTLY WILL BE Offered for SALE by AUCTION, in the following or such other Lots as may be fixed or agreed upon previously to the Time of Sale, unless the several Lots, or any of them, may be disposed of the Meantime by Private Contract, of which due Notice will given; Lot 1. ALL that capital MESSUAGE HOUSE, with very suitable and commodious Outbuildings of every Description, built with Brick and Stone, and chiefly slated; there is a good Supply of Water, and the Premises are conveniently and pleasantly situated the Village of CRICK aforesaid, together with Gardens and an Orchard, and four Acres of very good old pasture Land (more or less), adjoining the same. Lot 2. All those TWO COTTAGES, with Homestall of capital pasture Land, situate in CRICK aforesaid, called Newitt's Close, containing one Acre or thereabouts (more or less). Lot 3. Also, all those TWO COTTAGES, with Farm-yard and Buildings, near adjoining to Lot l, in CRICK aforesaid. Lot 4. And also all those THREE CLOSES of capital PASTURE LAND, containing together ten Acres, and adjoining the Homestead, situate in CRICK aforesaid, and also contiguous to the carriage Road leading from Crick to Watford. Possession may be had of each Lot sold on Completion of the respective Purchases; there is good Supply of Water to each Lot, and the Hedgerows are well planted with thriving timber Trees. Mr. THOMAS WEDDING, the Proprietor, will show the Lots; and for further Particulars, Application may be made to him; or to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby; if by Letter, Postpaid. 325. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 May 1829 A Freehold Estate, Tithe-free, CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, Page 46 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

ALL those FOUR several CLOSES or INCLOSED GROUNDS of very superior MEADOW and ARABLE LAND, in a high State of Cultivation, situate in the Lordship of CRICK, containing 28A. 1R. or thereabouts, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from thence to Dunchurch, within one Mile of the Town of Crick. The above Closes are conveniently divided, well fenced and watered, and the Hedge-rows are planted with thriving young timber Trees. Also, a CLOSE of very superior PASTURE LAND, called Furlong Close, containing 3A. or thereabouts, situate in the Lordship of Crick aforesaid. And also, A CLOSE of ARABLE LAND, called The Cottage, containing 3A. more or less, conveniently situated in CRICK aforesaid. For a View of the Estate apply to Mr. JAMES WEDDING; and for Price and further Pariculars, to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby; if by Letter, Post paid. Long Buckby, May 20th, 1829. 326. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 June 1829 Two Guineas Reward. Whereas JOHN MOLE, by Trade a Brickmaker, hath ABSCONDED and left his Wife and Family chargeable to the Parish of CRICK, in the County of Northampton: Whoever will apprehend the said John Mole, and deliver him to the Parish Officers oof Crick aforesaid, shall receive the above Reward, and be paid all reasonable Expenses. The said John Mole is about 33 Years of Age, stands about five Feet seven Inches high, has dark Hair, dark Eyes, and an Impediment in his Speech. 327. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 June 1829 Houses and Land, CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Wilkinson, (By Direction of the Devisees in trust for Sale under the Will of Mr WILLIAM BUCKNELL), At the George Inn, Crick, on Tuesday the 30th Day of June instant, at Five o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, in one Lot, ALL that roomy and substantial FARM HOUSE, with convenient Yards and Buildings, large productive Garden, and three substantial Cottages adjoining, most desirably situate at the South End of the Village of CRICK, near the Road to Daventry. And all those FOUR CLOSES of most capital FEEDING and MEADOW LAND, lying contiguous to the said Farm-house, with the beautiful Spiny [sic] adjoining the furthest Meadow, containing twenty-one Acres or thereabouts, be the same more or less This Property is all Freehold and Tithe free, most excellently fenced and watered, and is in the Occupation of Mr. John Cowley, who will show the same, and give Possession, on Completion of the Purchase, at Saint Thomas next. £800 of the Purchase Money may remain upon Mortgage during the Life of Mrs. Cowley, and some further Part may also remain for nearly seven Years certain. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. JOHN ROBINSON and Mr THOMAS BUCKNELL, at Crick; or to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, June 10th 1829." [NB: This is the property now known as Crick Manor, 1-3 Church Street] ------On Tuesday last the Lord Bishop of instituted the Rev. Thomas Speidell to the rectory of Crick, in this county, vacant by the death of the Rev. G.L. Schoen, LL.D., on the presentation of the President and Scholars of St. John's college, Oxford. 328. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 June 1829 FREEHOLD PROPERTY. CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A CLOSE of very superior PASTURE LAND, called Furlong Close, containing 5A. or thereabouts, situate in the Lordship of CRICK aforesaid, nearly contiguous to the Town. Also, A CLOSE of ARABLE LAN D, called The Cottage, containing 3A. more or less, conveniently situated in CRICK aforesaid. For a View of the above, apply to Mr. JAMES WEDDING; and for Price and further Particulars, to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby; if by Letter, Post paid. N.B. The other Lots have been Sold. Two-thirds or Half the Purchase Money may remain secured the above, to suit the Convenience Purchasers. Long Buckby, June 23d, 1829. ------Freehold Estate (Tithe free). CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, Lot 1. ALL that capital MESSUAGE of FARM-HOUSE.with very suitable and commodious Out-buildings of every Description, built with Brick and Stone, and chiefly slated; there is a good Supply of Water, and the Premises are conveniently and pleasantly situated in the Village of CRICK aforesaid, together with Gardens and Orchard, and four Acres of very good old pasture Land (more or less), adjoining the same. Lot 2. All those TWO COTTAGES, with an Homestall of capital pasture Land, situate in CRICK aforesaid, called Newitt's Close, containing oje Acre or thereabouts (more or less). Lot 3. Also, all those TWO COTTAGE'S, with Farm-yard Buildings, near adjoining Lot I, in CRICK aforesaid. Lot 4. And also all those THREE CLOSES of capital PASTURE LAND, containing together ten Acres, and adjoining the Homestead, situate in CRICK aforesaid, and also contiguous to the carriage Road leading from Crick to Watford. Possession may be had of each Lot on Completion of the respective Purchases; there is good Supply of Water to each Lot, and the Hedge-rows are well planted with thriving timber Trees. Mr. THOMAS WEDDING, will show the Lots; and for Page 47 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

further Particulars, Application must made to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby; if by Letter, Post paid. Long Buckby, May 20th 1829. 329. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 July 1829 CRICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Board & Education (For a limited Number of Young Gentlemen under 12 Years of Age). MR. & MRS. BICKNELL, grateful for the Kindness of their Friends, very respectfully inform them and the Public, that their SCHOOL will re-open on TUESDAY, JULY 21st. 330. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 July 1829 Genealogy. -- In the parish of Crick, in this county, there are now living a father, mother, and two daughters; a father-law, mother-in-law, and two daughters-in-law; an uncle, aunt, and two cousins; a brother-.n-law, a sister-in-law, husband, wife, two sisters-inlaw, an uncle-in-law, aunt-in-law, and two nieces; and the whole of the family consists of four persons only. 331. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 September 1829 And on the instant, at Crick, [an inquest was held] on view of the body of Thomas Clark, a victualler and horsedealer. The deceased had been out with the gamekeeper to Robert Andrew, Esq. of Harleston, marking game for him, when a small covey of partridges happening to rise, the keeper discharged one barrel at them, and was in the act of turning round to discharge the other, when it accidentally went off before he could raise the gun to his shoulder, and the contents of the second barrel were lodged in the brain of the deceased, who expired immediately. Verdict—"Accidentally killed." 332. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 September 1829 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be LET, from Year to Year, And entered upon at Michaelmas next, ALL those several CLOSES, PIECES, or PARCELS of ARABLE and PASTURE LAND or GROUND, containing FIFTY- TWO ACRES or thereabouts, situate at CRICK, in the County of Northampton, now in the Occupation Mr.Thos. Wedding. For further Particulars, apply at the Offices of Messrs. HARRIS & WlSE, Solicitors, Rugby, Warwickshire. Rugby, 23d Sept. 1829. 333. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 October 1829 Freehold PROPERTY, At CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, With immediate Possession, By Mr. Wilkinson, On Thursday the 15th Day of October, 1829, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the Grand Union Inn, ALL that MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, consisting of two Kitchens, one Parlour, and three Chambers; Flax Dresser's Shop, and store Room over it; with a Stable and two Pigsties, Yard, and Pump with a well of excellent Water; also a small Cottage, consisting of a Kitchen, Parlour, and two Chambers, a small Garden and Pigsty. For a View of the Premises, and further Particulars apply to Mr.THOS. KILLWORTH, Flax Dresser, on the Premises. 334. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 October 1829 WANTED, a Steady, Active YOUTH, as an APRENTICE to a JOINER and CABINET-MAKER. Inquire of WM. HADDON, Crick. 335. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 November 1829 LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. Wilkinson, On Thursday the 19th Day of November, 1829, on the Premises of Mr. JNO. ROBINSON, CRICK, in the County of Northampton, who has given Notice to leave the Rectory Farm, The following valuable Stock, &c. COMPRISING 64 Ewes and Theaves, 47 fat Shearhogs, 72 wether and ewe Lambs, eight dairy Cows, one fat Heifer, one Ditto, in-calf; one Steer, three Years old; one Ditto, two Years old; three Sturks, six weaned Calves, two draught Mares, two Ditto, in-foal; one draught Horse, one horse Foal, five store Pigs, Gearing for four Horses, two narrow-wheel Wagons, one of which is nearly new; one six-inch-wheel Cart, one light Ditto, with iron Arms; one field Roll, new one- wheel Plough, one Pair of Harrows, sheep Troughs, six Dozen Hurdles, Part of Rick of capital old Hay, to be taken off; also 103 Acres of grass and stubble Keeping, till the 21st Day of December next.— The above Stock are worthy public Attention, and warranted sound. The Auctioneer requests the Favor of the Company to meet him on the Farm adjoining Yelvertoft Lordship, and the Road leading from thence to Hillmorton; the Road from Crick to Lilbourne crosses the Farm.— The Sheep will be penned by Ten o'Clock; the Sale to commence at Half-past. 336. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 November 1829 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that CLOSE or OLD-INCLOSED GROUND of superior PASTURE LAND, adjoining the Village of CRICK, called the Furlong Close, and containing FIVE ACRES (more

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or less), in the Occupation of Mr. James Wedding, who will show the same.—This Close is free from Tithe. For Price and further Particulars, apply (if by Letter, Postage paid), to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby. 337. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 February 1830 To Carpenters, Wheelwrights, &c. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Wilkinson, On Friday the 12th Day of February, 1830, UPWARDS of THIRTY ASH TIMBER TREES, of large Meetings and prime Quality, now standing, blazed and numbered, on the Premises of Mr. John Robinson, CRICK, in the County of Northampton, who will give Directions to show the same. The Company will have the Goodness to meet the Auctioneer at the House of Mr. Robinson; the Sale to commence at Eleven o'Clock 338. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 February 1830 PASSAGE TO AMERICA. SUPERIOR First-class Coppered VESSELS SAIL from LIVERPOOL tor NEW YORK every Week, Burthen, per Register, 400 Tons and upwards, Lofty between Decks, with spacious Accommodations for Passengers. Persons desirous of EMIGRATING will find these Conveyances more convenient than any other. To prevent Inconvenience and Delay, and to save the Emigrant the Trouble of providing Conveyance to Liverpool, and Stores for the Voyage, the following Arrangements have bean made:— Passage from Northampton to New York, by way of Liverpool, including Provisions (but not Bedding):— For Adults £6 10s. All Children under 14 Years of Age £3 0. Allowing One Shilling for Adults, and Sixpence for Children, per Day, in lieu of Provisions, from the time they leave Northampton until the Ship Sails. The Conveyance from Northampton is Messrs. Pickfords' Canal Boats; and any extra Luggage must be paid for by the Passengers. For farther Particulars, and to secure the most economical Passage, Apply (if by Letter, Postpaid) to Mr. EDWARD BILLING, Rose & Crown Inn, Northampton, Agent for Beckett & Co. and for Fitzhug A & Grimshaw, Liverpool. ------FREEHOLDS, CRICK, Northamptonshire. shortly will be Offered for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, Unless disposed of by Private Contract, Lot I. ALL those TWO MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, situate at CRICK, now or late in the Occupations of William Hopkins and Widow Mawby. And also a CLOSE, called Newitt's Close, containing one Acre or thereabouts, thereunto adjoining and belonging, and now in the Occupation of Thomas Wedding. _ ... Lot 2. And also all that FARM-YARD, with the Barn, Stables, Cow-hovels, and other Buildings, completely enclosed, in the Centre of the Village of CRICK, very convenient for Use and Occupation, and now in the Tenure of the said Thomas Wedding; with two Cottages adjoining the same, and fronting the principal Street in Crick aforesaid, well tenanted. For further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase of either Lot, apply either to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby; or Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Solicitor, Welford. Long Buckby, Feb. 10th, 1830. 339. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 February 1830 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Nichols, On Tuesday the 2d of March, 1830, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the Grand Union Inn, near CRICK, in the County of Northampton, ALL that MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, situate fronting the Green in CRICK, and in the Occupation of Mr. Thomas Beal; comprising large Kitchen, Pantry, Parlour, and two good sleeping Rooms; together with Out-offices, Yard, and Garden. To view the above previous to the Sale, apply to the Tenant. ------HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. Wilkinson, On Thursday tbe 25th Day of February, 1830, on the Premises of Mrs. ALICE CLARK, Shoulder of Mutton Public House, CRICK, in the County of Northampton, THE following very useful ARTICLES, viz.: Two half-tester Bedsteads and Furniture, two flock Beds, with feather Pillows; Blankets and Coverlids, bed and table Linen, a capital 30-hour Clock, oak dining, tea, and dressing Tables; Windsor, parlour, and chamber Chairs, tea Trays and Waiters, Set of China and other tea Service, brass and iron Candlesticks, Warmingpan, Fryingpan, Fenders and fire Irons, ale and wine Glasses, copper, metal, and iron Pots and Kettles, a large iron Boiler, Set of oak Drawers, pier and swing Glasses, Tubs, Buckets, and small Barrel; a Quantity prime Bacon, Pair of Bellows, Knives and Forks, with a great Variety of tin and earthen Ware; Bridle and Saddle, a Quantity of Hay, Manure, Coals and fire Wood, &c. The Sale to commence precisely at Ten o'Clock. Also, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, on the same Premises, agreeably to such Conditions of Sale as will then and there be produced, a very convenient COTTAGE situate in CRICK aforesaid, and now in the Occupation of John Crofts, who will show the same. 340. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 February 1830 To be LET, AND ENTERED UPON AT LADY DAY NEXT, ABOUT 106 ACRES of arable and pasture LAND, with a good commodious and convenient Dwelling House, Homestead, and Out-buildings, situate at CRICK, in the county of Northampton, now in the occupation of Mr. G. HALL, comprising 70 acres of pasture and 36 acres of arable Land, well situated for occupation. Page 49 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

For a view of the above Farm, application to be made to Mr. J. ASHWELL, of Crick; and for further particulars, to the proprietor, Mr. T. ASHWELL, of Yelvertoft. ------Our Assizes commence today, before the Right Hon. Sir William Alexander, Knight, and the Hon. Sir Willoam Garrow, Knight. There are 40 prisoners for trial, viz: ...... John Redgrave, aged 41, charged with stealing a quantity of cheese from the cheese-room of the house of Thomas Cooper, of Crick. 341. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1830 John Redgrave, aged 41, charged with stealing a quantity of cheese from the cheese-room of the house of Thomas Cooper, of Crick. -- Six weeks' imprisonment. 342. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 March 1830 FREEHOLD ESTATES, WATFORD and CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Wm Wood, At the Red Lion Inn, Long Buckby, in the month of April next, under and subject such conditions, and in one or more lots, as shall be then agreed upon, unless sooner disposed of private contract, of which due Notice will given, A Newly erected MESSUAGE or FARMHOUSE, with suitable out-offices and other conveniences, in the centre of 74 acres of arable, meadow, and pasture land, of superior quality, in the lordship of WATFORD. Also 12-1/2 ACRES of PASTURE LAND, of superior quality, in a good situation, in the adjoining lordship of CRICK. Mr. Thomas Wedding, of Crick, the occupier, will show the same, and further particulars may be had at the offices of Mr. Lucas, Solicitor, Buckby; if by letter, postage paid. Also all those two MESSUAGES orTENEMENTS, situate in CRICK, now or late in the occupation of William Hopkins, and Widow Mawby. Also, a CLOSE, called Newitt's Close, containing one acre or thereabouts, thereunto adjoining and belonging, and now in the occupation of Thomas Wedding. And also, all that FARM-YARD, with the barn, stables, cow hovels, and other buildings, completely inclosed, in the centre of the village of CRICK, very convenient for use and occupation, and now in the tenure of the said Thomas Wedding. With TWO COTTAGES adjoining the same, and fronting the principal street in CRICK aforesaid, well tenanted. For further Particulars and to treat for the purchase, apply either to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby, or to Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Solicitor, Welford; if by letter, post paid. 343. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 March 1830 To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. W. Wilkinson, On Thursday the 25th day of March, 1830. on the premises of Mr. GEORGE HALL, CRICK, in the County of Northampton, who is going to remove from his present Situation, THE following useful and valuable STOCK; comprising 66 in-lamb ewes and theaves, 69 tegs, five in-calf cows, four barren ditto, one fat cow, two sturks, four calves, one nag horse, rising four years old; one ditto filly; one light cart and harness, three cow cribs, &c. The Auctioneer hopes to have the pleasure of meeting his friends and the public at the house of Mr. Hall, at ten o'clock, and proceed to sale. 344. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 April 1830 DEATHS .... On Thursday night last, at Crick, in the 27th year of his age, Mr. Jas. Wedding, farmer and butcher, of that place. [NB: comparing this report with that of the death Powers Iliff, mentioned on 26 June below, suggests that James Wedding may have died of smallpox] ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, A vert substantial MESSUAGE or FARMHOUSE, with barn, stable.Cowhouse and other buildings, with a good yard, and pump of water, small garden, and all other conveniences, situate in the centre of the village of CRICK, in a commanding situation for busienss, and late in the occupation of Mr. JAMES WEDDING, Butcher, deceased. For futher particulars, apply to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Buckby. Buckby, April 23, 1830. 345. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 June 1830 On the 18th instant, at Boston, Lincolnshire, of the small pox, in the 36th year of his age, Mr.Powers Iliff, of Crick, in this county. 346. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 July 1830 BOARD and EDUCATION For a Limited Number of Young Gentlemen under 12 Years of Age. CRICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. MR. & MRS. BICKNELL, grateful for the confidence they have had reposed in them, very respectfully inform their friends that the BUSINESS of the SCHOOL will RE-COMMENCE on Tuesday the 20th Instant. To the health and domestic Page 50 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

comfort of the Young Gentlemen intrusted to their care, the most affectionate attentions will be continued, with every exertion to promote their improvement. ------CRICK. Household Furniture, growing Crops of Clover and Wheat, Horse, Wagon, &c. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Freeman, On the premises of the late Mr. JAMES WEDDING, at CRICK, on Monday the 12th day of July, 1830, under assignment for the benefit of creditors, ALL the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and other EFECTS of the late Mr. Jas. Wedding; comprising four-post and other bedsteads, beds, chests of drawers, dining and other tables, chairs, brewing and dairy utensils, one horse, a foal, gig and harness, wagon, cart, stump of hay, rick of vetches, rick of beans, quantity of straw, quantity of dung, about two acres and a half of clover, about two acres and a half of wheat, and numerous other articles. Sale to begin at Eleven o'clock. 347. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 September 1830 Notice is hereby given, THAT all Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate and Effects of the late Mr. WILLIAM WHITMELL, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Farmer and Grazier, are requested forthwith to send in their Accounts to Mrs. Mary Whitmell, Executrix, or Messrs. John Whitmell, Jun. and Joseph Clark, Jun.of Crick aforesaid, Executors, that the same may examined and discharged.—And all Persons indebted to the said Estate and Effects, are desired to pay the Amount of their respective Debts to the said Executrix or Executors without further Notice. Crick. 18th September, 1830. ------ESTATES, WATFORD AND CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that newly erected MESSUAGE or FARMHOUSE, with suitable out-offices and other conveniences; together with 74 acres or thereabouts of arable, meadow, and pasture land, of superior quality, in the lordship of WATFORD. in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Wedding. And also, all that FARM-YARD, with the barn, stables, cow hovels, and other buildings, completely inclosed, in the centre of the village of CRICK, very convenient for use and occupation, and now in the tenure of the said Thomas Wedding. With TWO COTTAGES adjoining the same, and fronting the principal street in CRICK aforesaid, well tenanted. For a view of the estates, apply to Mr. THOMAS WEDDING, of Watford Lodge Farm; and for further Particulars and to treat for the purchase, apply to Mr. LUCAS, Solicitor, Long Buckby; if by letter, post paid. Buckby, Sept 23d, 1830. 348. Leicester Journal - Friday 12 November 1830 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT application is intended to be made to Parliament in the ensuing Session, for leave to bring in a Bill for making Turnpike a certain High way or Carriage Way, or certain Highways or Carriage Ways, commencing at Weedon Beck, in the County of Northampton, and passing down the Road to the Cross-in- the-Hand, and from thence down a certain lane, called Coal Pit Lane, by Cloudsley Bush, and Copson Lane, to the Lane's End on Wolvey Heath; and from Copson Lane to the Village of Wolvey; and from the Villlage of Wolvey to the Old Anchor, on the Mancetter and Wolvey Heath Turnpike Road; and from the Toll Gate in Wolvey Field to Cloudsley Bush aforesaid; and from the Turn to Sapcote, near Soar Mill, along the Fosse, by High Cross and Cloudsley Bush, to Stretton Wharf; and from the Fosse Road, through Monkskirby, to Pailton; and which said Roads pass by, from, through, or into the several Parishes, Townships, Hamlets, Districts, or Places, of Weedon, Dodford, Brockhall, Norton, Buckby, Walton, Ashby St. Lodgers. Watford, Floor, , Muscot, Murcot, Crick, Yelvertoft, and Lilbourn, in the County of Northampton; and Clifton, Newton, Coton, Churchover, Street Fields, Little Walton, Willey, Newnham Paddox, Brockhurst, Monkskirby, Copson, Wolvey, Shelford, Bramcote, Wibtoft, and Street-, in the County of Warwick; and Catthorpe, Shawell, Cottesbach, Lutterworth, Wigston, Sharnford, Sapcote, Broughton Astley, Frolesworth, and Claybrooke, in the County of Leicester. And also for stopping and discontinuing certain Highways, called the Fosse, Monkskirby Lane, and Brockhurst Lane, in the Parish of Monkskirby, in the said County of Warwick, or such of them as may be found useless and unnecessary. —Dated this ninth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and thirty. GREENWAY & BUCHANAN, Solicitors, Nuneaton. 349. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 January 1831 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Young Gentlemen Boarded and Educated. Mr. & Mrs. Bicknell gratefully acknowledge the confidence reposed in them, and assure the friends of the young gentlemen placed under their care that every kind attention will be paid to their comfort, united with the most persevering efforts to promote their improvement. SCHOOL Re-opens January 24th. 350. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 February 1831 Dunchurch Turnpike Road. NOTICE is hereby given, That a Meeting of the Trustees of the Turnpike Road leading from Dunchurch to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, will be held at the house of Thomas Herbert, known by the name or sign of the Fox and Hounds, at Harleston, in the said county of Northampton, on MONDAY the FOURTEENTH day of FEBRUARY inst. at twelve o'clock noon, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of assenting or dissenting from the projected Railway from London to Birmingham and adopting such measures thereon as may appear expedient —Also of Page 51 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

considering the best mode of paying off the sum of £1200, secured by mortgage of the Tolls arising on the said Road, the same having been called in.—And also the propriety of lowering a certain hill or hills, between the villages of Crick and West Haddon, pursuant to adjournment. By order of the said Trustees, HY. HUGHES, Clerk. Northampton, Feb 1st. 1831. [We see here the beginnings of the end of the turnpike era; with the turnpike trade already badly damaged by the arrival of canal trade, and now threatened even further by the impending dawn of the railway age, the turnpike tolls had already been mortgaged and the busienss was in debt -- and now the mortgagers have evidently realised that unless they foreclose the mortgage immediately they will lose their money entirely.] ------FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Essex, On Tuesday the 15th day of February instant, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, at the George lnn, in Crick, in three lots: Lot 1. ALL that convenient and spacious FARM HOUSE, with the yards, gardens, barns, stables, large orchard, homestead, and premises adjoining, centrally situated in CRICK aforesaid, and now in the occupation of Mr. William Pike, Sen. the proprietor. Lot 2. All that comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, with the yard, garden, stable, and premises adjoining, pleasantly situated in CRICK aforesaid, at a short distance fiom the church, late in the occupation of Mr. Edward Whitmell. Lot 3. All those THREE stone-built MESSUAGES, with the pigsties, out buildings, well of excellent water, and other conveniences thereto adjoining, situate near the South End of CRICK aforesaid, and in the respective ocupations of Joseph Rushall, William Pike, Jun. and Thomas Ward. The whole of the above premises are in good repair, and possession will be given of lots 1 and 2 on completion of the purchases. For a view of the respective lots, apply to the said WILLIAM PIKE, Sen.: and for further particulars, to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby; if by letter, post paid. Rugby, 1st Feb. 1831. 351. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 February 1831 CRICK, Northamptonshire, GENTEEL RESIDENCE To be LET, And entered upon at Lady Day next. A Capital DWELLING-HOUSE; comprising entrance hall, breakfast, dining, and drawing rooms, kitchen, larder, brewhouse, coalhouse, good cellar, and six excellent bed rooms; private yard with back entrance; garden, stable, gig house and a pump of good water, with all other requisite conveniences. The above is newly erected, and worthy the attention of any private or professional gentleman, the village being populous, and the neighbourhood good. For particulars, apply to Mr. CLARKE, Draper, Rugby. N.B. The rent will be moderate. 352. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 April 1831 MARRIAGES .... On Monday last, at Barby, in this county, Mr. John Whitmell, of Crick, musician, to Miss Mazilla Childs, of the former place. 353. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 July 1831 BOARD and EDUCATION, CRICK, Northamptonshire. MR. &. MRS. BICKNELL very respectfully inform their friends, that their SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on Tuesday the 19th of July instant, and that with every endeavour to promote the improvement, the greatest attention will be paid to the comfort of the Young Gentlemen placed under their care. 354. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 August 1831 LAND at CRICK, Northamptonshire. Will be SOLD by AUCTION, Unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which notice will given, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick aforesaid, on Tuesday evening the 13th of September next, between the hours of Five and Seven (subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced), ALL those TWO CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, lying in the North Field in CRICK aforesaid and near or adjoining to the Road leading from Crick to Lilbourn, containing by estimation 9a. 1r 15p. (more or less), now in the occupation of William Haddon, as tenant from year to year. Further particulars may be known by application to Mr. JOHN COOPER or Mr. STARKEY, of Crick; or to Mr. R. C. ANDREW, Solicitor, 36 Carey-street, Lincoln's Inn, London (if by letter post paid ). 355. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 September 1831 CRICK. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. Nichols, (Land, Timber, and Building Agent), IN ONE LOT At the Red Lion Inn, Crick, on Tuesday the 20th instant, at Four o'clock precisely (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract), ALL that spacious, convenient, and cheerful DWELLING HOUSE, with the Barn, Stabling, Workshops, Garden, excellent Orchard, and Home Close, well fenced, and full of thriving Timber, thereto adjoining, most pleasantly situate at CRICK, near the Road to Daventry, now in the occupation of Mr. JOHN BAILEY, the Proprietor. For further Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr.BAILEY; or to Mr. WRATISLAW, Solicitor, Rugby. September 1st. 1831.

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356. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1831 To the House of Correction...... John Collier, for one month, for leaving his wife and child chargeable to the parish of Crick ... 357. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 November 1831 LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,—That Application is intended to be made to Parliament in the next Session for an Act to make and maintain a Railway or Railways, (with proper Works and Conveniences connected therewith) commencing in a Field on the west side of Maiden-lane Battle Bridge in the Parish of Saint Pancras in the County of Middlesex near to that part of the Regent's Canal there called the Horsefall Basin, and terminating at or near to certain Gardens called Nova Scotia Gardens, in the Parishes of Aston juxta Birmingham, and Saint Martin Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, And which said Railway or Railways is or are intended to pass into or through the several Parishes and 'Townships or Places of Saint Pancras, Camden Town, Kentish Town, ...... Silworth, Watford Gap, Ashby Saint Ledgers, Crick, Kilsby, Barby, Barby , and Onely, or some of them, all in County Northampton. Hillmorton, Clifton-upon-Dunsmoor, Biggin, Brownsover, Saint Thomas's Cross, ...... 358. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 March 1832 FREEHOLDS— NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT Lot 1. TWO MESSUAGES, and a Cloase of LAND, containing rather more than an Acre, situated at Crick, in the county of Northampton, in the occupation of George Watts, Butcher, and others. Also, a share of the Manor of Crick, giving the right of Deputation. Lot 2. A MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, with butcher's shop, stables, buildings, pump of good water, garden, and appurtenances, situate at Floore, in the county of Northampton, in the occupation of Joseph Hadland, Tenant from year to year. For further particulars, application may be made made personally as to the first lot, to THOMAS REDGRAVE, Crick; and as to the second, to WILLIAM MARRIOTT, the White Hart Inn, Floore; or WILLIAM HADLAND, Dealer; or as to both lots, to Messrs. LUCAS, EDWARDS, & FREEMAN, Solicitors, Long Buckby. Long Buckby, 15th March, 1832. 359. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 April 1832 "Property, Crick &c to be Sold". The order to discontinue this advertisement arrived too late; it is inserted in our first page. 360. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 August 1832 CRICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A HOUSE, in the parish of Crick aforesaid, in tenantable repair; consisting of parlour and kitchen, and two sleeping rooms above, with other conveniences; also a garden, yard and out-offices, and a well of good water. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Saml. Edmunds, Sen. of Crick. 361. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 September 1832 ABSCONDED, AND LEFT HIS PARENTS. JOHN HOPKINS, A Young Man in a Melancholy State of Mind, 21 years of age, and about 5ft. 6in. high; has dark hair, and is of a dark sallow complexion; was dressed in a dark velveteen jacket, black waistcoat, light-drab worsted-cord smallclothes, blue stockings, and quarter boots. Any person giving information of the said J. Hopkins to the Overseers the Poor at Crick, in the county of Northampton, will be rewarded for their trouble, and have all reasonable expenses paid. Crick, 11th September, 1832. 362. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1833 BRITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH, Hamilton Place, New Road, King's Cross, London. BY Appointment of Mr. MORISON, the Hygenist, and Licensed Authority, Mr. R. CROPLEY has been AGENT for the Sale of MORISON's VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL MEDICINES for four years. On September 6, 1831, Mr. C. was appointed Sole Agent for the Town and County of NORTHAMPTON, by whom Sub-Agents and the Public may be regularly supplied. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. MORISON'S UNIVERSAL MEDICINES having superseded the use of almost all the Patent Medicines which the Wholesale Venders have foisted upon the credulity of the searchers after health for many year«, the London Druggists and Chemists, also many other Chemists and Druggists in different Market Towns in England, not able to establish a fair fame on the invention of any plausible means of competition, have plunged into the mean expedient of puffing up a "Dr. Morrison" (observe the subterfuge of the double r), a being who never existed, as prescribing a "Vegetable Universal Pill, No. 1 and 2" for the express purpose (by means of this forged imposition upon the public), of deteriorating the estimation of the "UNIVERSAL MEDICINES" of the "BRITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH." KNOW ALL MEN, then, that this attempted delusion must fall under the fact, that (however specious the pretence), none can hold to be genuine by the College, but those which have "Morison's Universal Medicines" impressed upon the Government Stamp attached to each box and packet, to counterfeit which is by Felony the Laws of the Land. Page 53 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

The College will not be answerable for the Consequences of any Medicines sold by any Chemist or Druggist, as none such are allowed to sell the "Universal Medicines." Observe that any of the private or public Agents who are known to sell any of those attempted Impositions, will be immediately Dismissed, in order that no Mixture of Interests shall any longer subsist, for the Safety of the Public Health. The genuine Medicines are sold by Mr. R. R. CROPLEY, General Agent, at Mr. Ratnett's Printer, Bridge Street, Northampton: also by the following Sub-agents in this County, viz:— Mr. G. DICEY, Barby, near Daventry Mr. PITTAM, Draper, Towcester Mrs. BUSWELL, Grocer, Wellingboiough Mr. SANDERSON, Thrapston Mrs. LANG LEY, Grocer, Oundle Messrs. BALES, Grocers, Daventry Mr. CLAYSON, Draper, &c Creaton Mr. BATES, Grocer, Long Buckby Mr. CLIFTON, Printer, etc. Peterborough . Mr. J. DICEY, Grocer, &c. Crick Mr. STRANGE, Grocer, &c. Kettering Mr. T. BROUGHTON, Grocer, Yelvertoft Mrs. ROBERTS, Shopkeeper, Guilsborough Mr. J. DRIVER, Shopkeeper, West Haddon Mrs. M. SHARMAN, Stanwick Mr. ROWLATT, Loddington Mr. L. N. PALMER, Spratton. 363. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1833 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL those THREE CLOSES of freehold ARABLE LAND, with Barn, and other appurtenances thereto belonging, adjoining the turnpike road to West Haddon, and in the occupation of Messrs. Dames. For further particulars and to treat for the same, apply to Joseph Norton Elkins, Elkington. 364. Stamford Mercury - Friday 26 April 1833 DEATHS .... On the 21st inst., at the Rectory House, Crick, Northamptonshire, Mrs Jellico, aged 89. 365. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 July 1833 CRICK. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD and TYTHE-FREE PASTURE LAND. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL those TWO CLOSES of excellent PASTURE LAND, well fenced anil watered, most desirably situate in the parish of CRICK, adjoining the road to Lilhourn, containing TWELVE ACRES, late in the occupation of Mr. John Dunkley, and now of Mr. George Watts. To treat for the above, apply to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby, if by letter, post paid. Rugby, July 9th, 1833. 366. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 August 1833 CRICK, Northamptonshire, GENTEEL RESIDENCE To be LET, with immediate possession. (Late in the occupation of H.E. Baseley, Esq.) A Capital DWELLING-HOUSE; comprising entrance hall, breakfast, dining, and drawing rooms, kitchen, larder, brewhouse, coalhouse, good cellar, and six excellent bed rooms; private yard with back entrance; garden, stable, tack- house and a pump of excellent water, with all other requisite conveniences. The above is newly erected, and worthy the attention of any private or professional gentleman, the village being populous, and the neighbourhood good -- to a sporting gentlemen extermely desirous, there being plenty of game, and situated at a distance of about seven miles from two kennels of fox-hounds. For particulars, apply to Mr. CLARKE, Draper, Rugby. N.B. The rent will be moderate. 367. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 September 1833 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. FREEMAN, On Thursday the 10th day of October next, at the George Inn, in Crick, in the county of Northampton, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, Lot 1. A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT in Crick, with the orchard and garden to the same adjoining, in the occupation of Thomas Redgrave. Lot 2. A Close of exceedingly rich Pasture LAND, most desirably and conveniently situated near to the village of Crick, and adjoining the road leading to Yelvertofl, containing about forty acres, and in the occupation of Mr. Geo. Abbey, of Silsworth, near Crick. This Close if not superior, is well known be equal in quality to any land in the county, and immediate possession may be had. For a view of the Estate apply to Mr. Geo. Abbey, and further particulars may be known on application to him or to Richard Howes, Esq., Messrs. C. and C. Markham, Solicitors, or the Auctioneer, Northampton.

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368. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 September 1833 MISS DUNKLEY, late of CRICK, deceased. ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the Estate of ELIZABETH DUNKLEY, late of Crick, in the county of Northampton, Spinster, deceased, are requested to deliver in full particulars thereof forthwith to Mr. W. J. DUNKLEY, West Haddon Hall, in order that the same may be examined and discharged. And all persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to pay their debts to the said Mr. W.J. Dunkley. within 14 days from this time, so that these affairs may be settled. By order of the Administrator, W. F. WRATISLAW, his Solicitor. Rugby, Sept. 26th, 1833. 369. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 February 1834 Freehold and Tithe-free LAND and HOUSES, CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO be SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. WILLIAM CASTELL, At the George Inn, Crick, on Monday the 10th day of February, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, in the following or such other lots as may then agreed upon: Lot l. ALL those FOUR CLOSES of excellent FEEDING LAND, situate at a short distance from the Village of Crick, adjoining the Northampton Turnpike Road, near Crick Wharf, containing together 14 Acres and Half, or thereabouts. N.B. The Grand Union Canal separates a small Close, containing 3A.2R.8P. from the other three Closes, and under that Close is a fine bed of most excellent strong Clay, which, from the convenience of Water Carriage, renders this lot a most desirable speculation for a Bnckmaker. Lot 2. All that CLOSE of excellent Feeding Land, adjoining the preceding lot and also the said Turnpike Road, containing 10 Acres or thereabouts. Both the above lots are well fenced and underdrained, and of the first-rate quality. Lot 3. All that Messuage or FARM HOUSE, situate in the Village of Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Edmunds, with the excellent Farm Buildings, large walled Garden and Orchard, well stocked with thriving fruit trees adjoining, containing altogether about an Acre. Lot 4. Ail those TWO TENEMENTS, in the Village of Crick, now or late in the occupations of Joseph Lee and James Gurney. To view the above, apply to Mr. Samuel Edmunds, of Crick, the Proprietor; and for further Particulars, to Mr. Wraitslaw, Solicitor, Rugby, or to Messrs. Edwards & Freeman, Solicitors, Long; if by letter, post paid. Crick, 22d January, 1834. 370. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 February 1834 CRICK, Northamptonshire. GENTEEL RESIDENCE. To LET, With immediate Possession, Late the Occupation of H. E. Beasley, Esq. A Capital DWELLING HOUSE; comprising entrance hall, breakfast, dining, and drawing rooms; kitchen, larder, brewhouse, coalhouse, good cellar, and six excellent bed rooms; private yard, with back entrance; garden, stable, coach- house, and a pump of excellent water, with fixtures and all other requisite conveniences. The above is newly erected, and worthy the attention of any private or professional Gentleman. For a View of the Premises, apply at the George Inn, Crick; and for Particulars, apply to Mr. Clarke, Draper, N.B. The Rent will be moderate. 371. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 March 1834 FREEHOLD and TITHE-FREE LAND, Crick. TO be SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, With immediate Possession, EITHER TOGETER OR IN 2 LOTS, ALL those five Closes of excellent Feeding and Meadow LAND, most desirably situate adjoining the Northampton Turnpike Road, opposite to Crick Wharf, containing together 24 acres and a half. The whole of the Land is well fenced and watered, and being thoroughly under-drained, wants no outlay whatever thereon. This land is worthy of attention as an Investment, as it will be sold pay good intrest. For a view of the same, apply to Mr. Samuel Edmunds of Crick, the proprietor, or to Messrs. Edwards and Freeman, Solicitors, Long Buckby; and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby; if by letter, post paid. 6th March, 1834. 372. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 April 1834 DIED. On Wednesday the 26th ult. in the 68th year of her age, Jane, wife of Mr. Clarke, George Inn, Crick, deeply lamented by her family and friends. 373. Leicester Journal - Friday 11 April 1834 TO BE LET, And entered upon immediately, A Farm of arable, meadow, and pasture LAND, containing 84 acres, situated in the parishes of Crick and Yelvertoft, in the county of Northampton, and late in the occupation of Samuel Edmunds Junr. For particulars apply to the Rev J.M. Cooper, Peckleton Rectory, near Hinckley; (if by letter, post paid) 374. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 June 1834 A serious accident befell the Rev. J. Rose, Rector of Whilton, and the Rev. T. Speidell, Rector of Crick, on Monday last. The Rev. gentlemen left Banbury in different gigs, with the intention of proceeding to Oxford about two o'clock. Mr.Rose was driving a new horse, and when in the neighbourhood of Boddicott the animal became restive, and Mr. Rose found Page 55 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

that he was unable to hold him in. Mr. Speidell was at this time in advance of Mr. Rose, and the latter called to his friend to keep to the side of the road; unfortunately Mr. Speidell was unable to avail himself of this caution before the refractory horse overtook him and dashed with great, violence against his gig. Both vehicles were upset, and the gentlemen were thrown out with great violence. Mr. Rose, we regret to state, suffered some serious injuries of the scapula, and Mr. Speidell had both his wrists sprained, and his face much cut. They were removed to Banbury, and are both we are happy to add going on very favourably. 375. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 August 1834 To the House of Correction. —By Major Clarke, Commanding Officer of his Majesty's 46th Regt., Patrick Shea, for four calendar months, Thomas Burley, for three calendar months, and Elias Jerrett, for six weeks, for breaches of the articles of war. —By W. Watkins, Esq., Edward Sturman, for two months, for assaulting Bartle Cooper, overseer of the poor of the parish of Crick, in the execution of his duty; and John Elmes, for refusing to find sureties to keep the peace towards Joseph Lines, of . ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT. A Capital POST WINDMILL, in the occupation of Mr. Pike; and a small CLOSE of LAND adjoining thereto. For further particulars, and to treat for purchase, apply to Mr. Edward Whitmell, Shoulder of Mutton, Crick; or to Mr. James Leatherland, Millwright, ; if by letter, post paid. 376. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 September 1834 SAMUEL EDMUNDS. WHEREAS SAMUEL EDMUNDS, of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Grazier, by Indenture of Assignment, bearing date the 15th day of September 1834, assigned all his personal Estate, Effects, and the residue and nett surplus of his real Estates unto Thomas Wedding, of Crick aforesaid, Grazier; and George Watts, of Crick aforesaid, Butcher, in Trust for the benefit of all or such of his Creditors as should assent to the same Indenture within One Month from the date thereof. Notice is hereby given, That the said Indenture was duly executed by the said Samuel Edmunds, Thomas Wedding, and George Watts, on the 15th day of September, 1834, in the presence of George Barton, Clerk to Mr. William Ferdinand Wratislaw of Rugby, in the county of Warwick, Solicitor, and that the said Deed of Assignment is deposited at my Office, in Rugby, for the signature of Creditors. W.F. Wratislaw. Solicitor to teh Assignees. Rugby, Sept. 17th, 1834. 377. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 September 1834 CRICK, Northamptonshire, POST WINDMILL, and FREEHOLD LAND. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. REEVE, General Appraiser, Builder, and Building Surveyor, At the Shoulder of Mutton, Crick, on Monday the 6th day of October, 1834, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions as will be then produced, A CAPITAL POST WINDMILL, in full trade, with a small CLOSE of excellent Pasture Land adjoining the same, now in the occupation of Mr. Pike. N.B. The above is a very desirable situation, and well worthy the attention of Millers, being now in full trade, and exceedingly well situated for business. To view the same apply to Mr. Edward Whitmell, the propnetor, at the Shoulder of Mutton, Crick. Guilsborough, September 24th 1834. 378. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 October 1834 FREEHOLD and TITHE-FREE HOUSES and LAND. CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTlON BY MR. ESSEX, (without reserve), At the George Inn, Crick, on Tuesday, the 11th day of Nov. at Five o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, in the following Lots, Lot 1. ALL those Two TENEMENTS, with the gardens and conveniences adjoining thereto, situate in the centre of the village of Crick, and late in the occupation of ______Lee and another Lot 2. All that FARM HOUSE, with the excellent farm buildings, large walled garden, and orchard well stocked with thriving fruit trees, containing altogether about an acre; desirably situate in the village of Crick, and in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Edmunds. Lot 3. All those three Closes of excellent MEADOW LAND, situate near Crick Wharf, adjoining the Northampton Turnpike Road, containing together eleven acres and a half Lot 4. All those two Closes of excellent FEEDING LAND, also situate adjoining the said Turnpike road, and running to the Canal, and containing together thirteen acres and a half. For a view of the above apply to Mr. George Watts, or Mr. Thomas Wedding, both of Crick, and for further particulars, to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby, if by letter, post paid. Rugby, 23d Oct. 1834. 379. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 November 1834 At Lilburne, in this county, three houses were lately broken into one night, and considerable property taken away in money, bread, cheese, tea, and wearing apparel. The houses entered were those of Mr. Dunn and Mr. Hall, farmers, and

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of Mr. Cooper, grocer. On Thursday night 30th, the house of Mr. John Elkington, of Barby, in this county, was broken into and robbed of a quantity of bacon, wine, clothes, &c. &c. On the same evening, the house of Mr. T. Edmunds, grocer, of Crick was broken into; fortunately, some of the family who were awakened, aroused Mr. Edmunds, who got up, and went down stairs. The thieves then decamped, with but little booty—only a drawer, containing a little brass, was missing. The thieves made their entrance into Mr. Cooper's shop by taking out the wall under the window, and Mr. Edmunds's house was entered also by taking out the stones, the wall being about two feet thick. We understand that some property which can be identified has been found upon a man who has been committed to Warwick gaol from Rugby as a vagrant, on whom house-breaking instruments were found, and against whom there is more than one charge of burglary. 380. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 December 1834 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY S. ESSEX, On Tuesday, December 30th, 1834, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, in the County of Northampton, at Five o clock in the afternoon, ALL that newly erected brick and slate MESSUAGE or Tenement, Stable, and Out-offices, Pump, with Well of excellent Water; Garden, well walled round, and planted with choice Fruit Trees; situate in Crick aforesaid, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Whitmell. The above is a desirable Situation for a Draper, Grocer, or Surgeon, being advantageously situate in the centre of the populous Village of Crick aforesaid. N.B. Part of the Purchase Money may remain on Mortgage. For further Particulars, apply to Mr Jackson, Officer of Excise, Dunchurch; or the Auctioneer, Rugby. Rugby, December 17, 1834. 381. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 December 1834 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. NOTICE is hereby given. That in pursuance of an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, relating to WEIGHTS and MEASURES, Imperial Standard Weights and Measures, deemed requisite for the comparison of all Weights and Measures in use within the said County, have been provided for the use of the same. And that the several Inspectors of Weights and Measures appointed under the said Act for the said County will, for the convenience of the public, attend for the purpose stamping all Weights and Measures used for such County, at the places and times following (that is to say) Mr. THOS. SANDERS, the Inspector for the Divisions of Northampton and Towcester, will attend at Potterspury on Monday next, the 29th instant; at Towcester, on Tuesday the 30th instant; and at Northampton, on Wednesday the 31st instant, at Ten o'clock in the morning of each of the said days. Mr. JOHN KEEN, the Inspector for the Divisions of Kettering, Oundle, and Wellingborough, will attend at Oundle on Monday next the 29th instant; at Thrapston, on Tuesday the 30th instant; at Wellingborough, on Wednesday the 31st instant; and at Kettering, on Thursday the 1st day of January next, at the above hour. Mr. JAMES BARTLETT, the Inspector for the Divisions of Brackley and Daventry, will attend at Crick, on Monday next the 29th instant; at Chipping Warden, on Tuesday the 30th instant; and at Brackley, on Wednesday the 31st instant, at the above hour. At which several times and places, all Weights and Measures used or to be used in the said County, for buying and selling by persons residing in the said several Districts, may be examined and compared with the said Copies delivered to such Inspectors, who are to stamp in such manner as best to prevent fraud, such weights and measures when so examined and compared aforesaid, if found to correspond with the said imperial Copy. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, That the Said Imperial Standard Weights and Measures will, after the before-mentioned days remain in the custody of the said Inspectors, at their respective places of residence, who, on receiving due notice, will attend to examine, compare, and stamp, if so required, and found to be correct, all such Weights and Measures as shall be produced to them for that purpose. CHAS. MARKHAM, Clerk of the Peace. Northampton, Dec. 25, 1834. 382. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 February 1835 DIED ... On Sunday the lst instant, in the 89th year of his age, Mr. John Ashwell, of Tempsford, Bedfordshire, and formerly of Crick, in this county. 383. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 February 1835 DIED ... At Crick, on the 17th instant, Mr. John Robinson, Farmer and Grazier, of that place, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. 384. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 March 1835 LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK, Dairy & Brewing Utensils, &c. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. WILKINSON, On Friday the 13th day of March, 1835, on the Premises of the late Mr. JOHN ROBINSON, CRICK, in the county of Northampton: 12 ewes, in lamb; eight tegs; two cows in calf; one barren ditto, one ditto heifer, one ditto, in calf; one steer, one fat ditto, one yearling; one draught mare, in foal; three horses, one colt; one fat hog, one store ditto; three narrow-wheel wagons, one ditto cart, one six-inch ditto, three ploughs, one pair of harrows, one sheet ditto, field roll, one set of thiller's tackle, two sets of gearing, barn tackle in general; quantity of wheat, barley, and peas, in sacks; quantity of wheat in hovel; barley and wheat straw, two stacks of prime hay; 12-strike mash vat, working vat and other tubs, 80-

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gallon cask and other sized barrels, cheese and milk tubs, cheese press, barrel churn, milk leads and buckets, brass and iron pots and kettles, &c. &c. The Sale to commence precisely at Ten o'clock. 385. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 March 1835 Five cart were exhibited at Althorp Paik, yesterday week, for Earl Spencer's prize of ten sovereigns. The prize was awarded to Mr. Clarke, of Crick, for his roan stallion, rising four years. 386. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 April 1835 ALL persons who have any claim or demand on the estate and effects of JOHN ROBINSON, late of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Farmer, Deceased, are desired to send an account thereof without delay, to Mr. John Cowley, farmer, of Crick, or Mr. John Watts, of West Haddon, butcher; or Mr. John Robinson, of Ravenstborpe, executors of the deceased, in order that the same may be examined and (if found correct) discharged. And all persons who stand indebted to the estate of the said John Robinson, are desired immediately to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said executors. Ravensthorpe, April 2d, 1835. 387. Leicester Journal - Friday 10 April 1835 To Cover this Season, 1835, At £1 10. each Mare, and 2s. 6d. the Groom; That Superior Brown Cart Horse, CHAMPION, The Property of MR. JOHN BILLSON, Narborough Wood. CHAMPION is rising three years old, stands sixteen hands high, full of bone, with remarkable clean short legs and has proved himself sure foal getter. He was bred by Mr. John Billson, of Narborough Wood, out of a superior black mare, and was got by that noted horse, Brown George, the property of Mr. T. Hipwell, of Swinford which is allowed by judges to be the best horse in the country. Brown George was got by that noted brown cart horse, "Champion," the property of Mr. T. Wedding, of Crick. 388. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 April 1835 Charles Mathews, the comedian, has gained sufficient strength to enable him to leave the Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool, for the house of his friend, the Rev. Mr. Speidel, at Crick, near Daventry. 389. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 June 1835 DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. TOLLS TO BE LET. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS arising at the several toll gates upon the turnpike road leading from Dunchurch to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or known by the several names of Hillmorton Gate, West Haddon Gate, and Duston or St. James's End Gate, will be LET by AUCTION, to the best bidder, at the house of John West, known by the name of the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Friday the tenth day of July next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, in the manner directed by the act passed in the third year of the reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating turnpike roads; which several tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (viz.):—Hillmorton Gate, at the sum of £169; West Haddon Gate (except tolls arising from the parishioners of West Haddon, and also except the tolls payable or to be paid by the parishioners and occupiers of land in Crick and Winwick, at a Side Gate erected near a place called Crick Wold, who respectively compounded for the same), at the sum of £153; and Duston, or St. James's End Gate, at the sum of £342 above the expenses of collecting them respectively, and will be separately put up at those respective sums for the term of one year, or for such other period as may be agreed upon by the trustees at such meeting, to commence on the first day of September next. Whoever happen to be the highest bidders for the said tolls will be required immediately to pay down into the hands of the treasurer of the said road, one month's rent in advance, and to produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the trustees then present, who jointly with the lessee will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease of such tolls. And Notice is hereby further given, That the said meeting of the trustees will take into their consideration the propriety of removing the Toll House and Toll Gate now standing in the Village of West Haddon aforesaid, and of substituting one or more in lieu thereof. By order, HY. HUGHES, Clerk to the Trustees. Northampton, June 3d, 1835. 390. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 July 1835 be SOLD AUCTION, By Mr. CASTELL, at the Peacock Inn, in Daventry, on Monday, July 20, 1835 at Six o'clock in the Afternoon, by order of the Assignees of William Judkins Dunkley, a Bankrupt, THE LIFE INTEREST of Mr. Dunkley, aged 30, subject to the Iife of Mrs. Sarah Whitmill, who is 65 years of age, in Lot 1. A Freehold MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, and 58 Acres of very superior Land, situate at Crick, in the county of Northampton. Lot 2. The REVERSION of the Sum of £1,000 sterling, amply secured upon Mortgage in the names of respectable Trustees, provided Mr. Dunkley and his Wife (who is also 30), survive the aforesaid Mrs. Whitmill. N.B. The lives of Mr. and Mrs. Dunkley are insurable

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Lot 3. A POLICY of ASSURANCE, No. 6,988, for £500 (with any Bonus now payable thereon) effected in the Provident Institution, dated the 4th day of November, 1829, on the Life of the said William Judkins Dunkley. Annual Premium £12. 0s. 5d, Lot 4. A similar POLICY, No. 6989, on the same Life, for the same amount. Annual Premium £12. 0s. 5d. Lot 5. A similar POLICY, No. 6990, on the same Life, for the same amount. Annual Premium £12. 0s. 5d. Lot 6. A similar POLICY, dated 28th July 1830, No. 7277, for £2000 on the same life. Annual Premium £49. 1s. 8d. Lot 8 [sic]. A fine-toned VIOLONCELLO, by Forster. For further particulars apply to Mr. GERY, Solicitor, Daventry. 391. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 August 1835 ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES, At CRICK, in this County, SHORTLY will be OFFERED by PUBLIC AUCTION (Unless disposed of by Private Contiact); consisting of ALL that capital MESSUAGE or Dwelling-house, with necessary out-buildings, yards, orchard, gardens, and appurtenances belonging, with an excellent GRAZING FARM lying contiguous thereto, and divided into convenient Closes, well watered and timbered, about 12 Acres of which are Arable, and containing together by estimation 88 Acres. The above commodious Dwelling-house is pleasantly situated in the village of Crick, and near to the Church, in which is an excellent Pew belonging to the Estate. A CLOSE of ARABLE LAND, adjoining the Road leading from Crick to Winwick, and containing by estimation 10 Acres or thereabouts, called William Whitmell's Field. A CLOSE of ARABLE LAND, called Matthew's Close, adjoining the turnpike road leading from Crick to West Haddon, containing by estimation 8 Acres. The above Estates may be viewed by applying to the Tenant, Mr. Thomas Hancock; or to the Proprietor, Mr. Thomas Ashwell, Yelvertoft. Also, TWO CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, adjoining the road leading from Crick to Lilbourne, and containing together by estimation 10 Acres, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Cooper, of Crick, who will show the same. For further particulars, and to treat for either of the above Estates, application to be made to Mr. R. C. Andrew, Solicitor, Brixworth. Brixworth, 20th August, 1835. 392. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 September 1835 The order to discontinue the advertisement respecting the Crick Estate (inserted in the first page), arrived too late to be attended to. 393. Leicester Journal - Friday 18 September 1835 A Farmer, residing at Crick, in Northamptonshire, stated he lost some fowls on Friday evening last, wbich he was able to swear to, consequence of having marked them on the back with red paint. Unwin and Norman said they found 10 fowls which the farmer identified at Mrs. Reads, in the Gallowtree Gate. Ordered to stand over for a time. 394. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 November 1835 ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT. VALUABLE TITHE-FREE FREEHOLD ESTATE Situate at CRICK, in this County, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION By Mr. NICHOLS, (Unless disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will be given,) at the George Inn, Crick, on Friday. the 20th day of November instant, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, in the following or such other lots, and subject to conditions as shall then be agreed upon Lot 1. COMPRISING a capital MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, Homestead, and every necessary out-building, homeclose, yards, orchard, gardens adjoining, pleasantly situate in the village of Crick, and near to the Church, in which is an excellent Pew belonging to the estate, containing together A7. 0R 18P [sic] March Close 8A 1R 5P Greenhill 9R 2R 26P Oathill (now two closes) 21A 0R 17P Broken Back (ditto) 13A 1R 37P High Crick (ditto) 18A 0R 12P Far Close 9A 3R 31P Total 87A 2R 24P The above Closes (about twelve acres of which are arable) lie contiguous to the homestead, and form a most complete and desirable Grazing Farm, either for occupation or investment. The House is well calculated for the residence of a private family, and the situation is in a good sporting part of the country, and within a short distance of several Market Towns. Lot 2. A CLOSE of Arable LAND, adjoining the Road leading from Crick to Winwick, called William Whitmell's Close, containing 10A 0R 0P Lot 3. A CLOSE of Arable LAND, called "Matthews" Close, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading through Crick to West Haddon, containing 8A 0R 0P. The above Estates may be viewed by applying to the Tenant, Mr. Thomas Hancock, or the proprietor, Mr. Thomas Ashwell, Yelvertoft. Page 59 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Lot 4 TWO CLOSES of Arable LAND, adjoining the road leading from Crick to Lilborne, now in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Cooper, jun. Crick, who will shew the same, containing together by estimation 10A 0R 0P. For further particulars, and to treat for either of the Estates, apply to Mr. R. C. Andrew, Solicitor, at whose office a Plan of the Estates may be seen. Brixworth. 6th November, 1835. 395. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 November 1835 Commitments to the County Gaol. —William James charged with stealing 27 fowls from the field barn of Mr. Armstone, of Crick. 396. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 December 1835 DIED ... On Tuesday the 8th instant, Mrs. Robinson, relict of the late Mr. John Robinson, of Crick, in this county, in her 70th year. 397. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 January 1836 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These Sessions commenced Thursday last, before W. R. Cartwright, Esq. M.P. and the following Magistrates Earl Spencer Langham Rokeby, Esq. Lord Southampton H. Lsn. Lord C. Russell, M.P. Rev. Dr. Butcher Hon. H. Fitzroy Rev. F. Clerke SirC. Knightley.Bt. M.P. Rev. W. H. Clarke Sir R. H. Gunning, Bart. Rev. G. Hanmer R. V. Smith, Esq. M.P. Rev. J. Wetherall T. P. Maunsell, Esq. M.P. Rev. H. Small E. Bouverie, Esq. Rev. C. A. Sage C. Hill, Esq. Rev.—Brent J. Nethercoat, Esq. Rev. R. J. Geldart W. Cartwright, Esq. The following is a list of the Grand Jury Mr. Samuel Kimble, Foreman ; John Scriven Edward Goode John Flarell James Knight William Stanton Stephen Knight Stephen Stanton T. Wright Bosworth Richard Harris Thomas Gossage William Daims W. S. Litchfield Robert Mumford John Underwood Edward Lantsbery Thomas Underwood Jeremiah Mumford John Nichols Francis Underwood William Robinson Joseph Weston John Brahold The Chairman (hen briefly addressed tbe jury. He had so often, before, had occasion to explain to them the nature of their duties, and he had had so many opportunities of observing the manner in which they had discharged those duties, that it was not necessary for him to offer any explanations at present. There were a great number of cases tbe calendar, but none of them were of an aggravated character...... William James was charged with stealing, from a field-barn at Crick, 27 fowls, the property of William Armstone. William Armstone lives at Crick; on the night of the 11th of Sept. last was robbed of 27 fowls, which were in a fieldbarn his occupation; had since seen 15 of them at Leicester; 10 at a poulterer's, and five were found by the constable. The constable accompanied the prosecutor, and named the places in which he had found the fowls; one he found walking in the streets. Cross-examined by Mr. Humfrey. They had been bought by different persons. Thomas Perkins bought three of the fowls of the prisoner for half-a-crown. Cross-examined by Mr. Humfreys.—Believes half a crown to be their full value; bought them in the open market. Prisoner stated that bought the three fowls of a man on the road. Mr. Wedding, a Farmer, of Crick, had known the prisoner from his childhood, and had employed him for six years as ploughboy. He was a very steady and punctual man, and bore a good character. Mr. Edwards, a farmer, of Crick, was also coming to speak to the Prisoner's character, but was prevented by illness. Mr. Knight, a miller, had known the prisoner from his childhood, and said he had always borne very good character. Not Guilty. 398. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 February 1836 FREEHOLD ESTATE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that MESSUAGE or FARM HOUSE, with the Barns, Granary, Stables, Gardens and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate at CRICK, in the county of Northampton, in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Bland, And also all those THREE several CLOSES of superior Arable and Pasture LAND, situate at Crick aforesaid, containing together twenty three Acres or thereabouts, now in the occupation of the said Wm. Bland and Mr. Edward Lowe. For a view of the Estate, apply to the said Wm. Bland; and for further particulars and to treat for the same, apply to Messrs. Edwards and Freeman, Solicitors, Long Buckby, or Mr. Thos. Howes, Solicitor, Northampton. Buckby, Feb. 11, 1836. ------On Monday week an inquest was held at Crick on the body of Mr. Joseph Green, who expired suddenly on the previous day while conversing with a neighbour on religious subjects. Verdict—Died by the Visitation of God. Mr. Green was greatly respected by his neighbours. 399. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 12 March 1836 400. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 March 1836 CRICK RECTORY, near DAVENTRY, ELEGANT MODERN FURNITURE, FINE-TONED PIANOFORTE, A FEW PLEASING PICTURES, 400 ozs. OF PLATE, PLATED ARTICLES, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, VALUABLE LIBRARY OF 3,000 VOLUMES, CELLAR OF CHOICE WINES, CAPITAL SINGLE DOUBLE-HORSE PHAETON, built by Fernley; Travelling Chariot, Stanhope, Four Horses, LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK, And numerous Miscellaneous Effects, The Property of the late REV. THOS. SPEIDELL Page 60 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Messrs. RUSH WORTH JA R VIS (Successors to Mr. Squib), WILL SELL BY AUCTION, On the Premises, on Thursday, March 17th, 1836, and Five following Days (Sunday excepted), at Eleven o'clock, by order of the Administrator, THE EXCELLENT FURNlTURE—comprising capital lofty four-post and other bedsteads, with chintz hangings; superior bedding, mahogany wash-hand stands & toilet table, marble tops, toilet glasses, wardrobes, chests of drawers, &c. etc.; a drawing-room suite, blue merino damask curtains, solid rosewood couch, a sofa, ottomans, and chairs covered to correspond; rosewood loo, chess, & occasional tables; lady's davenport, and work table; a very elegant rosewood winged commode; a noble chimney glass, 66 by 48 inches, and others of smaller dimensions; ornamental china; a brilliant-toned six-octave patent square pianoforte, by Collard; a bagatelle table; dining-room and library appendages, including crimson cloth and chintz curtains; a capital set of five-feet dining tables, and chairs, covered in leather; mahogany sofa, several capital library and indulging chairs, a superior pedestal sideboard, several handsome winged library and other bookcases; excellent large Brussels, Turkey, and Kidderminster carpets and rugs, floor cloth, a timepiece by Hawley, single-barrel gun, a pair of pistols, ormolu candelabra, sideboard and table lamps; a small collection of pleasing pictures, drawings, and prints; a select and valuable classical, theological, and miscellaneous Library, elegantly bound, and in good condition, including, in folio, Dugdale's Monasticon and History of St. Paul's Cathedral; Lodge's Portraits (a choice copy) Skelton's Oxonia Antiqua Restaurata and Antiquities of Oxfordshiie; Strype's Memorial; Clarendon's History of the Rebellion; Danbuz on Revelations; —and in quarto— Lewis's Topographical Dictionary, Ciceronis Opera, Harleian Miscellany, Gibbon's Rome, Pinkerton's Geography, Wood's Athenas Oxoniensis, the Engravings from the Marbles in the ;—and in octavo, &c. the works of the most eminent writers in general literature, numerous bibles, a large collection of sermons, maps, etc.: 400 ounces of useful plate, plated articles, table and bed linen, handsome china services, and richly cut glass; a cellar of choice old Wines, including excellent Port, Sherry, Claret, Champagne, Hock, and Bucellas; kitchen furniture and requisites, dairy and brewing utensils; a capital single or double-horse phaeton, built by Fernley; an excellent travelling chariot, a stanhope and harness, saddles; four horses, two fine milch cows, six fat sheep, 14 in-lamb ewes, and a ram; about 12 tods of wool, two pigs, four tons of hay, a quantity of manure, a strong cart, a variety of garden implements, and numerous miscellaneous effects. May be viewed two days previous to sale, and catalogues had on the Premises; at the Wheat Sheaf Inn, Daventry; and at the Offices of Rushworth & Jarvis, Saville row, London. 401. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 March 1836 DIED ... Lately, at Crick, in this county, beloved and respected by her family and friends, Abigail, widow of the late Henry Gascoigne Schoen, Esq., aged 71 years. 402. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 April 1836 FREEHOLDS, CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. WM. WOOD, At the George Inn, Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 21st day of April instant, at Five o'clock in the afternoon (unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which Notice will be given by Advertisement in this Paper), in one or more lots, as may be agreed on at the time of Sale, and under such Conditions as will be then produced, ALL those THREE CLOSES or Grounds inclosed of superior Arable & Pasture Land, now in the several occupations of Mr. William Bland (the Proprietor), and Mr. Edward Lowe, situate in the Parish of Crick aforesaid, and containing together 22 Acres or thereabouts. The above Property, which is Tithe free, is most advantageously situate, as it adjoins the Turnpike Road leading from Northampton to Dunchurch, and being within few hundred yards of Crick Wharf, the Purchaser will have the convenience of Water Carriage to all parts of the Kingdom. Also, all that MESSUAGE or FARM HOUSE, situate in the Town of Crick, with the Out-buildings, Garden, Yard, and Appurtenances the same belonging, now also in the occupation ofthe said William Bland and Edward Lowe. The whole of the above Property will be sold subject to the Dower or Thirds of Mary Lowe (for her Life), who is now in her 71st year. For a View of the Property, apply to the said William Bland ; and for further Particulars, and to treat for the same, to Messrs. Edwards & Freeman, Solicitors, Long Buckby; or to Mr. Thomas Howes, Solicitor, Northampton. Long Buckby, 7th April, 1836. 403. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 April 1836 RUGBY POOR LAW UNION. To the Justices of the Peace, and other the Guardians appointed for the District No. 2, in the above Union. Gentlemen, I Am induced to offer myself as a Candidate for the situation of RELIEVING OFFICER for the District No. in the above Union, and beg the favour of your Votes and Interest on my behalf. Should I be so fortunate as to be elected by you, most zealous attention shall be given to the duties required by the rules and orders of the Commissioners, and in all other respects for the interest of the several parishes in the District. For the last 16 years I have had the management of the Books and assisting in paying the poor of Crick. Gentlemen, I am your most obedient Servant, EDWARD STARKEY. Crick, April 7, 1836. 404. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 April 1836 Dunchurch Turnpike Road.

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NOTICE is hereby given, That a Special Meeting of the Trustees of the Turnpike Road, leading from Dunchurch to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, will be held at the Office of Messrs Hughes & Britten, situate in Saint Giles's-square, in the town of Northampton, in the said county of Northampton, on Wednesday the fourth day of May next, at Twelve o clock at noon, to take into consideration the propriety of ERECTING a TOLL-GATE or TURNPIKE, and other conveniences thereto, upon or across the said road, at or near a place called CRICK WOLD, in the parish of Crick, in the said county of Northampton, adjoining or near the present Toll House and Side Gate there. —Dated the 13th day of April, 1836. By order, HY. HUGHES, Clerk. 405. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 May 1836 FREEHOLD HOUSE AND LAND, CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by MR. ESSEX, By order of the devisees (in trust for sale) of the late Mr. John Dunkley, at the George Inn, Crick, on Monday the 30th day of May, 1836, Five o'clock the afternoon precisely, with possession at Michaelmas next; Lot 1. ALL that convenient and well-built FARM HOUSE, situate at Crick, adjoining the road to Yelvertoft, with excellent barn, stable, newly erected hovels, cow-house, garden, orchard, yards, and well of excellent water therein, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Edmunds. Lot 2. All those TWO CLOSES of most excellent tithe-free PASTURE LAND, well fenced and watered, most desirably situate in the parish of Crick, adjoining the road to Lilbourn, containing 12 Acres, and now in the occupation of Mr. Stephen Whitmell. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Wratislaw, solicitor, Rugby—if by letter, post paid. Rugby, 5th May, 1836. 406. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 June 1836 Freehold and Tithe-free LAND, CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ( With Possession Michaelmas next), ALL those TWO CLOSES of excellent Pasture Land, well fenced and watered, the Property of the late Mr. John Dunkley, situate at Crick, adjoining the Road to Lilbourn, containing 12 Acres, and now in the Occupation of Mr. Stephen Whitmell. To treat for the same, apply to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby; if by Letter, Post paid. Rugby, June 8th, 1836. 407. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 July 1836 MARRIED ...... On Monday last, at All Saints' church, in this town Mr Thos. Hopkins, wheel and ploughwright (eldest son of Mr Thos. Hopkins farmer and grazier, of Crick), to Temperance fifth daughter of Mr. William Goodman, Hillmorton, Warwickshire. 408. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 August 1836 Eunchurch Turnpike Road. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS arising at the Toll Gate upon the turnpike road leading from Dunchurch to Hillmorton. in the county of Warwick, and from thence to St. James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or known by the name of the Hillmorton Gate, with the Side Gate and Weighing Machine, will be LET by AUCTION, to the best bidder, at the house of. John West, known by the sign of the Crown, West HADDON, on Friday the 12th day of August next, between the hours of eleven and two o clock, in the manner directed by the acts passed in the 3d and 4th years of the reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, "for regulating turnpike roads"; which tolls produced the last year the sum of £170 above the expenses of collecting them, and will be put up at such sum as the trustees shall think fit, for the term of one year, to commence on the 1st day of September next. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must give security with sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of tbe trustees of the said road, for payment of the rent at which such tolls may be let, monthly, and immediately pay down into the hands of the treasurer of the said road, one month's rent in advance. At which meeting the trustees of the said turnpike road will consult about ERECTING A TOLL-GATE across the said road, at or near a place called CRICK WOLD, and will appoint new trustees in the room of those who are dead, or refuse to act, and transact other business relative to the said road. By order, HY. HUGHES, Clerk to the said Trustees. Northampton, July 7,1836. 409. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 October 1836 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MICHAELMAS SESSIONS. These sessions commenced on Thursday last, before - W. R. Cartwright, Esq. M.P. and the following magistrates :—the Most Noble of Northampton, Sir Charles Knightley, Bart. M.P.; Hon. Arthur Trevor, M.P.; Hon. Hely Hutchinson; W. Wilkins, John Nethercoat, Charles Hill, E. Bouverie, Langham Rokeby, VV. Rose Rose, Esquires; Revds. J. Wetherall, J. Geldart, F. Clerke, W.H. Clarke, J. Stockdale, L. Loraine-Smith. The following gentlemen were sworn as grand jurors: Martin Ivens, Eydon, Farmer, Foreman Edmund Yorke Abbey, Coton, Farmer William Achurch, Rushden, Farmer James Adcock, Wellingborough, Draper William Arnold, Great & Little Creaton, Gent. Lot Arnesby, , Maltster

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William Beam, Wellingborough, Watchmaker William Blackwell. Woodford, Farmer Thomas Bucknall, of Crick, Gent. Thomas Coleman, Greatworth, Farmer James Floyd, Greatworth, Farmer Samuel Frost, , Ditto John Green, Crick, Gent. Joseph Gulliver, Great & Little Creaton, Gent. Edward Latimer, . Farmer John Sanders, Great Harrowden, Grazier James Somes, Isham, Farmer Thomas Walker. Little Harrowden, Ditto John Watts, Orlingbury, Ditto Henry Burr. Great Harrowden, Miller 410. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1836 RUGBY UNION, NOTICE Of Division into Districts for the purpose of Registering Births and Deaths. WE, the Guardians of the Rugby Union assembled at a Board held this day of October, 1836, hereby Give Notice, That the said Rugby Union has, in pursuance of the provisions of the act of the 6th and 7th Wm. 4, cap. 86, intituled, "An act for Registering Births, Deaths, and Marriages in England", been divided by the Guardians, with the approval of the Registrar-General, into the following Registrars' Districts, namely:— No. 1. The Rugby District; comprising Rugby, Wolston, Bilton, Brandon and Bretford, Long Lawford, Combe or Combe Fields, Newbold upon Avon, Cosford, Little Lawford, Brownsover, Harborough Magna, Newton and Biggin, Newnham Regis, Churchover, Church Lawford No. 2. The Crick District; comprising Hillmorton, , Barby with Onley, Stanford, Kilsby, Westrill and Starmore, Crick, Lilbourne, Yelvertoft, Clifton upon Dunsmore, Elkington No. 3. The Dunchurch District; comprising Dunchurch, Frankton, Wolfhampcote, Bourton, Willoughby, Stretton upon Dunsmore, Grandborough, Princethorpe, Leamington Hastings, Ryton upon Dunsmore, Birdingbury, Thurlaston (Signed) - HENRY GRIMES, Chairman, J.W.BOUGHTON LEIGH, H.S. GIBB, JONATHON DOWNING, JOHN TURVILLE REYNOLDS, THOS. BROMWICH, Guardians of the Poor of the Rugby Union in the counties of Warwick, Northampton and Leicester. 411. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1836 On Sunday next, the 30th October, SERMONS will be preached in DAVENTRY CHURCH, by the Rev. CHARLES SWAINESON, Rector of Crick, in aid of the Charity Schools. Service to commence, in the morning, at a quarter before Eleven, and in the afternoon, at Three o'clock. 412. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 November 1836 WILL BE OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION, BY MR. NICHOLS, On Friday the 18th of November next, SIXTEEN OAK, 18 ELM, and 20 ASH Timber TREES, now standing in a field, in the occupation of Mrs Page, and within two closes of CRICK WHARF. The sale to commence at One o'clock in the afternoon. N.B. Three months' credit is proposed.—The company is respectfully requested to meet at Mr. Foster's, Crick Wharf, at twelve o'clock. [These 56 trees, a mixture of three choice hardwoods, are almost certainly another instance of the closes of trees ordered to be created by a manorial court order of Ralph Warren dated 1537; other examples of these closes were a close of elms at the north end of King Style Close, and an old thicket at the southern end of Bucknill's 4 closes, adjacent on the south side of his house on Church Street -- see earlier in this list of entries. This information can be used to locate these 3 early C16 with some precision] 413. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 November 1836 NOTICE to DEBTORS and CREDITORS. ALL Persons having any just Demands on the Effects of the late Mr. JOHN DUNKLEY, of CRICK, Northamptonshire, Grazier, are hereby requested to make such demand forthwith, unto Thos. J. Wills, of Crick, Gent, or to Mr. Wm. Gilbert, of Watford, Grazier, or to Mr. Jas. Pike, sen., all of Crick, in the county of Northampton, Executors. —And all persons who stood indebted to the said Mr. John Dunkley, at his decease, are respectfully requested to discharge such debts immediately. By order of the said THOS. WILLS, WM.GILBERT, JAMES PIKE, Executors. Nov. 24, 1836. 414. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 December 1836 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. NICHOLS, At CRICK, on Thursday the 22d of December, 1836, THREE most excellent feather BEDS, BEDSTEADS, with morine and other furniture; linen and bedding; folding mahogany and other TABLES, and the whole of the genteel HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. the Property of the late Mr. BAILEY. Sale to commence punctually at Ten o'clock.

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415. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 December 1836 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. WM. WOOD, At the George Inn, in Crick aforesaid, on Thursday the 22d day of December instant, at Two o'clock in the afternoon, By Order of the Mortgagee of Mr. William Bland, under such Conditions as will be then produced, ALL that MESSUAGE, Tenement, or Farm House, now used as two Dwellings, situate in the Town of Crick with the Outbuildings, Yard, Garden, Home Close, and Appurtenances to the same belonging, now in the several occupations of the said William Bland and of Edward Lowe. For a View of the Premises, apply to Mr. Clark, at the George Inn; and for further Particulars, to Mr. Thomas Howes, Solicitor, Northampton; or to Messrs. Edwards & Freeman, Solicitors, Long Buckby. Buckby, 13th Dec. 1836. 416. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 January 1837 Crick, Jan. 7th, 1837. ALL Persons having any claim or demand on the effects of the late SAMUEL EDMUNDS, Sen. of CRICK, are requested forhvvith to send in their accounts.—And all persons indebted to the said effects, are requested to pay their debts to us within one month of the date hereof.—Executors of the same, RICHARD SAIL, WILLIAM HADDON. ------HARLESTON ASSOCIATION. THIRTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS some persons did, early in the night of Tuesday, the 10th of January, instant, feloniously take TWO FAT EWE SHEEP, The property of Mr JAMES Burnham, from a Turnip Pen, in a close called "Hill Ground," at Winwick, and removed them to an adjoining close, in the parish of Crick, in the occupation of Mrs Page, where they were slaughtered, and the whole of the carcases stolen, except the heads, skins, and entrails, which were left in Mrs Page's close. Whoever will give such information as may lead to the apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders, shall receive a Reward of THIRTY POUNDS; Ten Pounds to be paid by the Treasurer of the above Association, and the remaining Twenty Pounds by the said James Burnham. And if any one will impeach his accomplice or accomplices, so that he or they may be apprehended and convicted, he shall be entitled to the same Reward, and application shall be made to procure his Majesty's pardon. SOMERSBY EDWARDS, Treasurer and Solicitor to the said Association. 11th January, 1837. 417. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 January 1837 TIMBER. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. NICHOLS, Early in the month of February next, at CRICK; NEARLY 200 ASH and ELM TIMBER TREES, particulars of which will appear in a future paper. ------VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND, CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, MR. ESSEX, On Tuesday, the 31st day of January instant, at the George Inn, in Crick, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, (by order of the Trustees for Sale named in the Will of the Mr. Edward Edmunds, deceased), subject to the conditions to be then and there produced, in one lot, ALL that CLOSE of capital Pasture LAND, situate and being in the parish of Crick aforesaid, known by the name of "the Butts in the Brook", and containing eight acres and a half or thereabouts (be the same more or less), well fenced and watered, and situate only six miles from Rugby, six from Daventry, and 14 from Northampton. . The above Close will be sold subject to the payment of Five Shillings a week, charged upon it by the Will of the said Edward Edmunds, to his Brother, John Edmunds, during his natural life. Mr. John Edmunds is aged 79 years and upwards. For further particulars, apply (if by letter, post paid), to Mr. Walker, Surgeon, or to Mr. Wm. Edmunds, Farmer, both of Crick aforesaid; or to Mr. H. W. Townsend, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, 16th January, 1837. [This is another useful clue to the layout of the Tudor parish -- this time, to the location of the Butts in the C15/16.] 418. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 March 1837 WANTED, a stout, active YOUTH, as an APPRENTICE to BRICKLAYER, SLATER, and PLASTERER, For further particulars, apply to Mr. T. Ward, Crick, Feb. 28, 1836 [Sic, the wrong year is quoted]. 419. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 March 1837 ASH & ELM TIMBER. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. NICHOLS, (Land, Building, and Timber Agent), On Friday the 17th of March, 1837, on a farm, in the occupation of Mr. J. Whitmell, in the Lordship of CRICK, situate a very short distance from tbe Grand Junction Canal, UPWARDS of 230 ASH & ELM TIMBER TREES, many of which are of good dimensions, and of excellent quality; and a number of Lots of heavy TOPWOOD and LOP. The Salesman respectfully requests the company to meet him at Mr. Whitmell's Lodge House, at Ten o'clock. N.B. The SALE of TIMBER, &c at WELFORD RESERVOIR, advertised last week, will not take place this season. 420. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 March 1837 (43,915),—Pursuant to the Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors in England. The Court for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, on the 17th day of March, 1837.—1n the matter of the Petition of THOMAS TURNER, formerly of Crick, near Daventry, in the county of Northampton, Victualler and Baker, and Flour Dealer, and late of Redfern-lane Gate, in the parish of Baskerville, in the county of Warwick, Toll-gate Keeper, at the same time

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keeping the Mouldings Bridge Gate, near Meriden, Warwickshire, and Red-lane Side Gate, near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, a prisoner in the gaol of Warwick, in the county of Warwick. Whereas the said prisoner was brought before one of His Majesty's Commissioners for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, proceeding on his circuit, at the Court House, at Warwick, in the said county, on the 3d day of December, 1836, in pursuance of an order of the Court made in that behalf, in order to the hearing of the matters of the petition and schedule of the said prisoner; and the said hearing was then adjourned by the said Commissioner to some future circuit to be made one of His Majesty's Commissioners for the Relief Insolvent Debtors. It is Ordered and Appointed, that the matters of the said petition and schedule shall be further heard by Henry Kevell Reynolds, Esquire, or one other of His Majesty's said Commissionfiis proceeding on his circuit, at the Court House at Warwick, in the said county, on the thirteenth day of April next, at the hour of Ten in the morning, precisely; of which such advertisement shall be published, and such notice shall be given and to such persons, as is prescribed in the rule of Court in that behalf, and as the Commissioner may have directed on making the said adjournment. By the Court. C.H. Rushworth, 10, Staple Inn, London, For P. Smith, Insolvent's Attorney, Birmingham. Take Notice.—l. If any creditor intends to oppose the said prisoner's discharge, notice of such intention must be given to the said prisoner, in writing, three clear days before the day hearing above-mentioned, exclusive of Sunday, and exclusive both of the day of giving such notice and of the said day of hearing. 2. But where notice for the original hearing has been defective, and a short notice is given for the adjourned hearing, under the rule of Court. XV, 7, such short notice will only be valid, upon condition that the prisoner waives his right to notice of opposition. 3. Also, creditors whose opposition was commenced at the former hearing, are not required to give further notice of the same 4. The petition and schedule will be produced by the proper officer for inspection and examination at the office of the Court, in London, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, between the hours of ten and four, on this notice being exhibited:—and copies of the petition and schedule, or such part thereof as shall required, will be provided by the proper officer, according to the act, 7 George 4, c 57, sec. 76.—N.8. Entrance to the office in Portugal-street, Lineoln's-inn- fields. 5. The duplicate of the petition and schedule, and all books, papers, and writings filed therewith, will be produced by Mr. George Cattel Greenway, for inspection and examination, at his office, at Warwick; and copies of the petition and schedule, or such part thereof as shall be required, will be provided according to the act Geo, 4, c, 57, sec. 77. ------DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Trustees of the above road will be held at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, on Tuesday the Fourth day of April next, at Twelve o'clock at noon, to consult about erecting a Side Bar or Chain across the said road between the village of Crick and the Watering in or near the said road on the South-west side of Crick aforesaid. By Order, HENRY HUGHES, Clerk to the said Trustees. Northampton, 17th March, 1837. 421. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1837 NOTICE is hereby given—All persons having any claim upon the Estate and Effects of the late MR. JOHN BAILEY, of CRICK (Cooper), are desired to send in the same to Joseph Driver, of West Haddon (Cooper), on before the first day of June next ensuing.—And all persons indebted to the above Estate, are required to pay the amount of the same to the said Joseph Driver, without further notice. 422. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 June 1837 FREEHOLD and TYTHE-FREE PROPERTY, CRICK, Northamptonshire, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY HOLLOWAY & SON, At the George Inn, Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Saturday the 17th day of June instant, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will be then produced, and in the following Lots; Lot 1. A Substantial, stone-built MESSUAGE, Tenement or FARM HOUSE, with requisite Outbuildings, Yard, Garden, and Orchard thereto belonging, situate and being in Crick aforesaid, now in the occupation of John Green, as yearly Tenant. Lot 2. A CLOSE of exceedingly rich Pasture Land, with the Appurtenances, situate in the Parish or Lordship of Crick aforesaid, commonly called or known by the name of Service Close, containing by estimation Three Acres or thereabouts (be the same more or less), now in the occupation of George Watts, as yearly Tenant. Lot 3; TWO CLOSES of very superior Meadow and Pasture Land, with a substantial stone-built and well-thatched foddering Hovel thereon, situate and being in the Parish or Lordship of Crick aforesaid, containing by estimation Seven Acres and an Half, or thereabouts (more or less), now in the occupation of Clement Correy, as yearly Tenant. The above Property, which is well watered, fenced, and timbered, adjoins the Turnpike Road leading from Crick aforesaid to Hillmorton, and within a Mile of the London and Birmingham Railway. To view the Premises, apply to the respective Tenants, at Crick aforesaid; and for further Particulars, to Mr. Abbey Ravensthorpe; or to Messrs. Douglass & Abbey, Solicitors, Market Harborough. Harborough, 1st June, 1837. ------Northampton and Dunchurch Turnpike Road.

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NOTICE is hereby given, that the TOLLS arising at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from Dunchurch to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or known by the several names of Hillmorton Gate, with the side gate across the highway leading from Hillmorton aforesaid to Kilsby, Crick Chain, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET by AUCTION to the best bidder, at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Tuesday, the Fourth day of July next, between the hours of twelve and three o'clock in the afternoon, in the manner directed in the act passed in the third and fourth years of the reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, "for regulating Turnpike Roads" which Tolls (except Crick chain) were let in the last year at the sums following (namely) Hillmorton Gate with the Side Gate and weighing machine, at the sum of £170; Buckby Folly Gate at the sum of £156, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate t the sum of £398, above the expences of collecting them. N.B. The above tolls will be let either separately or in parcels or lots as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting; and if let separately will be put up at the sums they respectively produced the last year above the expences of collecting them; if let in parcels or lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the trustees shall think fit. Whoever happen to be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's rent in a advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who jointly with the Lessee will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants contained in the Lease, or respective Leases of the said Tolls. Dated the thirty first day of May, 1837. HY. HUGHES, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. 423. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 12 August 1837 On the 3d inst. at the office of the Superintendent Registrar, in the presence of the Registrar of the District, Richard, youngest son of Mr. Thornas Hopkins, farmer and grazier, of Crick, to Melicent, eldest daughter of Mr. Hewitt, of Long Buckby. 424. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 August 1837 J. NICHOLS (Land, Timber, and Building Agent), HAVING received instructions to OFFER for SALE a neat and comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, together with out-buildings, yard, and small garden, &c. situate at CRICK, and now in the occupation of Mr. Rufus Sharp, begs to inform the public, that it is his intention to SELL the same by PRIVATE CONTRACT, should a suitable offer be received by him within a fortnight from the present date. N.B. Mr. Sharp has kindly engaged to show the house and premises. Guilsborough, Aug. 10,1837. 425. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 August 1837 In the Affairs of the late Mr. THOS. ILIFF, of Crick in the County of Northampton, Pig Dealer. ALL Persons having legal Demands on the Estate of the said THOMAS ILIFF, Deceased, are desired to deliver an account of the same to Mr. William lliff, of Crick, or to Mr. James lliff, of Kilsby, the Administrators, in order that the same may be discharged. And all Persons who now stand indebted to the Estate, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to the same William or James Iliff, or to Elizabeth Iliff, the Widow of the Deceased, without delay. Crick, 17th August, 1837. 426. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 September 1837 FREEHOLD PROPERTY. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By Mr. NICHOLS, (Building, Land, and Timber Agent), On Tuesday, the 3d of October, 1837 (unless disposed of by private contract), at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, at the house of Mrs. Iliffe, called the Windmill Inn, CRICK, ALL that neat and comfortable MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE (now in the occupation of Mr. Sharp), comprising sitting-room, parlour, pantries, and cellar, two large sleeping rooms, and ditto attics, together with yard, small garden, outer buildings, and pump of excellent water. N.B. The Dwelling-house is brick and stone-built, the walls upright, and the timberings in good preservation, forming together a neat and comfortable residence for a retired, small genteel family. May be viewed any time previous to sale, by applying on the premises to Mr. Sharp aforesaid, the present occupier. To treat for the above (any time betwixt the present date and Thursday evening, Sept. 29th), apply to J. Nichols, Land, Building, and Timber Agent. This advertisement will not appear again. Guilsborough, Sept. 22, 1837. 427. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 October 1837 TIMBER SALE at CRICK. To RAILROAD CONTRACTORS, TIMBER MERCHANTS and OTHERS. 150 Fine ELM and ASH TIMBER TREES TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY J, STANTON, On Monday, October 23d, 1837, FOR READY MONEY ONLY, A HUNDRED and TWENTY fine Elm Timber Trees, of very long lengths, clear, and of superior quality. 30 ASH ditto ditto. The whole standing blazed and numbered, on a Farm in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Cooper, Junior. The Auctioneer respectfully solicits the particular attention to this timber, as being very useful, and advantaneously situated on the banks of the Canal, which runs through the Estate. The Company is requested to meet at Mr. Cooper's Home Close, at Half-past Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

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428. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 October 1837 An inquest was held on Thursday last, at Crick, before G. Abbey, Esq. coroner, on view of the body of Eleanor Vaus, aged 74 years. It appeared that as the deceased was sitting near the fire, with a child in her lap, she fell asleep when her clothes caught fire, and she was so dreadfully burnt that she died in five hours afterwards. No one was in the room besides, except an old bed-ridden man, who could render no assistance The deceased had the presence of mind when her clothes were on fire, to place the child in safety, or its life also would have been sacrificed. Verdict accident. 429. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 December 1837 Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL persons having any just claims or demands on the effects of the late Mrs. MARY PELL, of CRICK, Northamptonshire, are hereby desired to make such claims before the 1st January, 1838.— And all persons who stood indebted to the said Mrs. Pell, at her decease, in notes, bonds, or otherwise, are respectfully desired to discharge all such debts by the said 1st of January. THOS. J. WILLS, Gent., GEORGE NEWITT, Wheelwright, Executors. Crick, Northamptonshire, Dec. 5th, 1837. 430. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 16 December 1837 WILFUL DAMAGE. Thomas and Richard Place, wheelwrights, Frederick Hunt, framework knitter, and John WhittIey, shoemaker, all of Mountsorrel, were charged with having wilfully damaged two boats lying at Mountsorrel, the property of Mr. John Foster, of Crick, Northamptonshire, occupied by William Winfield, captain. They were also charged with assaulting Joseph and John Rudkin, two of the boatmen employed by Winfield. Magistrates advised the parties to arrange. 431. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 February 1838 WANTED, a Person to SURVEY and DRAW a PLAN of the HOMESTEADS and OLD INCLOSURES of the PARISH of CRICK. Applications to be made to the Churchwardens on or before the 7th day of February next ensuing; if by letter, post paid. Crick, 23d January, 1838. 432. Leicester Journal - Friday 16 February 1838 Same day, after a long and severe illness, aged 40, Mr. James Bicknell, of Leamington, the eldest son of the Rev. J. C. Bicknell, of Crick, Northamptonshire. [It seems very likely that the Rev.J.C. Bicknell referred to here must be the same man who ran the school in Crick in the 1820s] 433. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 March 1838 On Saturday the 17th inst. in the 80th year of his age, Mr. Joseph Newbold Clarke, of the George Inn, Crick, deeply lamented by his family, and universally respected by his numerous friends. 434. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 April 1838 To BUILDERS and OTHERS. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND good, well-made BRICKS, In Lots of One Thousand each, and upwards. Persons desirous of Building have now a good opportunity of purchasing any quantity with considerable advantage. Applications to be made personally at the Office of Mr. Roche, Solicitor, Daventry; and Mr. T. Redgrave's, of Crick. Crick, 5th April. 1838. 435. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 April 1838 TO BRICKMAKERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, FOR A TERM, AS MAY BE AGREED UPON, TWO ACRES of valuable Pasture LAND, containing a deep and rich Bed of Clay, together with Two Kilns. The Tenant may take at a fair valuation four Moulding Tables, and all necessary Tools and Implements for working a Brickyard. The Premises are situate adjoining the Turnpike Road from Crick to Northampton, and near to the Union Canal. There is a large quantity of Clay ready got for use on the spot. Apply to Mr. Thomas Redgrave, at Crick, or at the Office of Mr. Roche, Solicitor, Daventry. Crick, 12th April, 1838. 436. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 April 1838 DIED .... At Crick in this county, on the 29th ult., much respected, Mr.John Edmunds, aged 76. 437. Leicester Journal - Friday 25 May 1838 ...... Lot 4. All those Three Freehold Closes of Arable LAND, with a Barn and other Outbuildings thereon, situate in the parish of Crick, in the said county of Northampton, containing together by estimation 18 acres or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Perkins. This land, which is tithe-free, lies most conveniently for occupation, the turnpike-road from Northampton to Dunchurch running through it. Possession may be had at Michaelmas next.

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438. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 June 1838 An accident, attended with fatal consequences, happened yesterday se'nnight to a young man named John Cave, a native of Crick, in this county, while working on the Midland Counties Railway at Bittesby, near Lutterworth. While loosing the horse from a loaded waggon, he slipped across the rails, and the waggon passed over him. Both his legs were broken, and his chest so seriously injured that he died before he could be extricated from the waggon. A coroner's inquest was held on the body the following day, and the jury returned a verdict of—Accidental death. 439. Leicester Journal - Friday 20 July 1838 Tuesday the 10th inst. at St. Philip's Church, Birmingham. Mr. Wm. Masters, of Rugby, to Miss Mary Redgrave, of the former place, eldest daughter of Mr. T. Redgrave, of Crick, Northamptonshire. [This suggests that the Redgrave family, who first operated the Crick brickyard, originally came from Birmingham] 440. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 July 1838 Northampton and Dunchurch Road. NOTICE is hereby given, That a SPECIAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of the Turnpike Road, under an Act passed in the eighth year of the reign of King George the Fourth, "For repairing the Road from Dunchurch to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton',' will be held at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on the thirteenth day of Aufust next, at the hour of Twelve o'clock at Noon, for the purpose of consulting about and determining upon the propriety of taking down and discontinuing the Side bar or Chain, called Crick Chain, at or near the Village of Crick, in the said County of Northampton or of removing the said Side-bar or Chain, and placing the same upon and across the said road at a place called Crick Wold or Crick Old, in the said parish of Crick, at or near the Highway leading out of the said Turnpike road to Winwick, in the said County of Northampton.— And also of Erecting a Toll Gate on the side the said Turnpike Road across the said Highway leading to Winwick. And likewise for the purpose of consulting about and determining upon the propriety of Erecting a Toll Gate or Turnpike with conveniences thereto, in, upon, and across the said Turnpike Road, at or near Hillmorton Wharf, in the parish of Hillmorton aforesaid, between the said Wharf and the common Highway, leading from the said Turnpike Road to Rugby, in the said County of Warwick; and for transacting other business relative to the said Road. Dated the twenty-fourth day of July, 1838. 441. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 18 August 1838 To the Creditors and Debtors of the late Mr. JOHN WHITMELL, of Crick, Northamptonshire. ALL persons having any demand upon this Estate, are requested to send full particulars thereof, forthwith, to Messrs. JOHN & STEPHEN WHITMELL, of Crick aforesaid, tbe Executors, so that the same may be discharged. And all persons indebted to the Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts to the said Messrs. John & Stephen Whitmell, within one month from this time. By order of the Executors, W. F. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. ------MOST EXCELLENT INVESTMENT Freehold & Tithe-free Estate, WELFORD, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that most compact and excellent ESTATE, the property of the late Mr. WHITMELL, of Crick, and most desirably situate at Welford, comprising convenient Farm Honse, fronting the Top-street in Welford, with double farm yards, good garden, and excellent water, capital newly-erected barn and cow-houses, roomy stables, stack yards, home close, and other conveniences; and all tbose SEVEN CLOSES of first-rate pasture, meadow, and arable LAND adjoining thereto, with the plantations and other appurtenances, containing together, by recent survey, 62 acres, and 39 perches, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Abbott, who will show the same. The above estate is thoroughly well-fenced and watered, the poor-rates are low, the roads excellent, and the canal runs within half-a-mile of the estate. To treat for the above, apply to Messrs. JOHN & STEPHEN WHITMELL, at Crick; if by letter, post paid. Rugby, August 14th, 1838. 442. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 September 1838 SHOULDER OF MUTTON INN, CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. NICHOLS, Upon the Premises, on Monday the 10th day of September next, at Five o'clock in the afternoon, in one Lot, with Possession on completion of the Purchase (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract), ALL that most desirable and commodious freehold INN, called The Shoulder of Mutton, being a corner House in the centre of the Town of Crick, and adjoining the Turnpike Road to Northampton and the High Street, and comprising a large kitchen and back kitchen, tap room, excellent parlour, brewhouse, coalhouse, five bed-rooms, good cellar, good stable, excellent water, large yard, garden, and orchard; and also A MESSUAGE and Premises adjoining, which would be a most desirable addition to the Inn. The above Property is in the Possession of Mr. Edward Whitmell, the Proprietor, who will shew the same, and who would continue there as Tenant if desired. To treat for the same in the meantime apply to Mr. Whitmell; or to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby; if by letter, post paid. Rugby, 21st August, 1838.

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443. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 September 1838 DIED ...... Lately at Crick, in this county, Mary, the beloved wife of John Watts, Gent...... On the 23d ult., at Crick, in this county, Mr. Wm., Dunkley, tallow-chandler, in the 71st year of his age. 444. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 October 1838 NORTHAMPTON and DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the Tolls at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars, or chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a Public House known by the sign of the Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or intended to be called or known by the severall names Hillmorton Wharf Gate, Hillmorton Gate, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn. West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Monday the nineteenth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed by the acts passed in the third and fourth years of the Reign of his Majesty, King George the Fourth, "For regulating Turnpike Roads." Which Tolls at the several gates called Hillmorton Gate, together with the side gate leading to Kilsby, and Crick Chain, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, were let the last year at the respective sums following, namely:— Hillmorton Gate, with the said side gate, and Crick Chain, at the sum of £254, Buckby Folly Gate at the sum of £157, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate at the sum of £398, above the expences of collecting them. N.B.—The above-mentioned Tolls, will be Let either together and in one lot, or by parcels and in several lots, and for such term or terms as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting. Such of the said tolls as were let together or in lots the last year, will, again be let in the same manner, or be put up at the sums they respectively produced the last year, but if the said tolls shall be Let separately, or in different parcels or lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happen to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees who, jointly with the lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the Lease or respective Leases of the said Tolls. And notice is hereby also given, That the Toll House standing on the road at or near the Dunchurch Gate will, on the thirty-first day of December next, be no longer required for the purposes of the said Road, any person or persons therefore desiroour of PURCHASING the MATERIALS thereof, are requested to deliver a TENDER for the same to the trustees present at the above meeting. The purchaser or purchasers of such materials must, at his own expense, pull down the said TollHouse, and remove the materialsa thereof at such time as the said Trustees shall direct, before the said thirty-first day of December next. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. Northampton, 12th Oct. 1838. 445. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 December 1838 MARRIED ...... on the 25th of November, at the Independent Chapel, Yelvertoft, by the Rev. George Nettleship, William Dunkley to Elizabeth Cave, both of Crick. 446. Leicester Journal - Friday 07 December 1838 MARRIED ...... on Tuesday the 4th inst., at St. Mary's Church, in this town, Mr. Wm. Charlesworth, to Miss Elizabeth Jeacock. In the same Church, on Monday the 3rd inst. Mr. George King, woolstapler, to Miss Sophia Wadams, both of this town. At the same Church, on the 6th inst., Mr. Thos. Wedding, of Crick, Northamptonshire, butcher, to Miss Eliza Freeman, of this town. [cf the following item, there may be some error here] 447. Lincolnshire Chronicle - Friday 14 December 1838 MARRIED ...... on the 6th inst., at St. Mary's church, Leicester, (by the Rev. Mr. Low,) Mr. Thos. Wedding, butcher, of Crick, Leicestershire, to Miss E. Freeman, of Liddington, Rutland. [cf the previous item, there may be some error here] 448. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 December 1838 MARRIED ...... on Wednesday the 26th inst. at Willoughby, Warwickshire, Mr. Joseph Clarke, farmer and grazier, of Crick, in this county, to Ann Bucknell, of the same place. 449. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 January 1839 To Builders, Carpenters, Wheel-wrights, Brickmakers, and Others. To be SOLD BY AUCTION, FOR READY MONEY, by WM. BUSTON, On the premises of Messrs. Thornton's, at CRICK STATlON. commonly called Watford Bridge, on Thursday January 17th 1839.

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SEVERAL lots of Memel Timber, Battens, Oak, Ash, and other Planks, from two to three thousand Ash and Elm Sleepers, Felloes, wheelbarrows, brickbarrows, and tables, centering from four to sixteen feet span; five framed wooden sheds, a quantity of old iron. &c. Also, at the same place (if not previously disposed of by private contract), the Bricks and other Building materials of stable workshops &c. now standing; and a large crane, calculated to lift ten tons. Also the Bricks and other Materials of two cottages, at Dodford Skew Bridge. Sale to commence punctually at Ten o'clock, account of the number of lots. 450. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 February 1839 In the Affairs of Mr. WM. DUNKLEY, of CRICK, Northamptonshire, Tallow-Chandler, deceased. ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the estate of the said WILLIAM DUNKLEY, are requested to send in the particulars thereof to his son and executor, Mr. John Dunkley, at Crick aforesaid, that the same may examined and discharged.—And all persons indebted to his estate, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said John Dunkley, within one month from the date hereof. By order of the said Executor, W.F. WRATISLAW, his Solicitor. Rugby, Jan. 26th, 1839. 451. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 February 1839 THE Public is respectfully informed, that a considerable number of LOTS of valuable ELM and ASH TIMBER will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC COMPETITION, Sometime the present Month, at CRICK; descriptive particulars of which, and time of sale, etc. will appear in next week's paper. Guilsborough, Feb. 6th, 1839. 452. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 February 1839 Superior ELM and ASH TIMBER. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr; NICHOLS, (Land, Building, and Timber Agent), At CRICK, on Thursday the 21st of February, 1839, NINETY-EIGHT lofty ELM TIMBER TREES, very excellent in quality, and of good dimensions. Also, ELEVEN very useful ASH Timber TREES, of tolerable dimensions. The Company is respectfully requested to meet the Salesman at the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, at Ten o'clock. N.B. Ten per cent deposit will be taken at the time of Sale, and a handsome credit given for the remainder, to all such Purchasers as are able and willing to enter into the usual securities. 453. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1839 To the BREEDERS of HORSES. JOSEPH CLARKE returns his grateful Acknowledgments to his Customers and Friends for the liberal Encouragement he has received for upwards of thirty years in the above Line of Business, and hopes for a continuance of the same. He also respectfully informs them he has REMOVED from the George, at Crick, to KILSBY, where he intends carrying on the Business with the greatest attention and spirit, sparing no expense to procure the best horses the country can produce to accommodate his customers. J.C. also wishes to inform them that his well-known Horses, PLUMPER & GEORGE, Will travel their usual round this season, and on the same terms. Good accommodation for Mares and Foals at a reasonable expense. 454. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1839 IMPORTANT SALE. At CRICK STATION, Northamptonshire, W. BUSTON Has received instructions from Messrs. Thornton's TO SELL BY AUCTION, Without reserve, for ready money only, on Thursday the April, 1839, instead of the 1st, as advertised, at CRICK STATION, generally called Watford Bridge, A Quantity of valuable BUILDING MATERIALS; consisting of roofing, flooring, joists, doors and door frames, glazed and other windows, six small stove grates, a few lots of Memel Timber, 300 planks and battens, 120 brick and other wheelbarrows, elm and other sleepers, seasoned ash felloes, old wrought and cast iron, with sundry other articles. Catalogues, to be had at the Place of Sale, and of the Auctioneer, Daventry. The Sale to commence at Ten o'clock precisely. 455. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 July 1839 The parcel of bank notes, advertised in our last week's paper as having been lost by Mr. Harris, of Guilsborough, between that village and , was picked up by a person residing at Crick and restored to Mr. Harris on Sunday. We are sorry to hear that the finder, though of a respectable rank in life, retained £5 for his trouble. 456. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 13 July 1839 A Young Man, named John Pilkington, employed in navigating a boat belonging to Mrs. Wilson, of Leicester, was accidently drowned last week, in Crick tunnel, near Northampton. He was about 21 years of age, and his death is greatly lamented by his parents and friends.

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457. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 August 1839 FREEHOLD, CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. JOHN FREEMAN, On Tuesday, September 3d, 1839, at the George Inn, at Crick aforesaid, at Four o'clock in the Afiernoon, ALL that Freehold COTTAGE or Dwelling House, situate in the populous Village of Crick, in the county of Northampton, consisting of parlour, kitchen, four bed-rooms, back kitchen, cellar, coal and wood barns, stable, pigsty, hovel, yard and garden, and well of good water, now in the occupation of the Rev. Mr. Swainson. Possession may had at Michaelmas next. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Osborn, Waterlee, or the Auctioneer, Market Square, Northampton. 458. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 October 1839 Northampton and Dunchurch Turnpike NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a Public House known by the sign of the Cock, in the Parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's Gate, will be LET by AUCTlON, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon in the said County of Northampton, on Tuesday the twelfth day of November next, between the hours of eleven and three o'clock, in the manner directed by the acts passed in the third and fourth years of the reign His Majesty, King George the Fourth, "For regulating Turnpike Roads"; which said Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following, namely:— Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one Lot, for the sum of £256; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum ol £160; and Duston, or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of 352; above the expenses of collecting them. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at 12 o'clock at noon on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together and in one lot, or by parcels and in several lots, as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year, will, if again let in the same manner, be put up at the sums they respectively produced the last year, but if let separately or in different parcels or lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happen to be the best bidders must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's Rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHARLES BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. Northampton, 7th October, 1839. 459. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 October 1839 On Monday night the 13th inst. the house Mr. T. Weeding [sic], butcher, of Crick, in this county, was entered, and a writing desk and its contents were taken away, as well as a quantity of beef suet. It appears that the thieves thought to find some cash in the desk, but fortunately it had been removed previously. Little more than the account books and some other papers was in the desk, which, with its contents, were found the next day in a field near the village. With the exception of the above robbery the village feast passed off pleasantly and without any disturbance. Not a single fight took place. Two men of colour from Bengal, preached in the centre of the village on Sunday morning, when a considerable number of people attended, and appeared to listen with much attention. They also disposed tracts the following day to many of the holiday people. 460. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 December 1839 DIED ...... Lately at Crick, in this county, aged 40, Mr. Wm. Page, farmer and corndealer. ------To the Editor of The Northampton Mercury. Sir, —The remarks which you made last week respecting the road between Northampton and , are also applicable to the turnpike-road from Northampton to Dunchurch. It is almost impossible for pedestrians to pass from West Haddon, through Crick, to Dunchurch, the footpath being covered with the scrapings off the road. The surveyors might easily remedy this, because there is plenty of room for the scrapings on the other side the foot-path. I am, yours respectfully, W. T. December 5, 1839. 461. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 December 1839 TO PUBLICANS. TO BE LET, And be entered upon immediately, AN old-established PUBLIC-HOUSE, known by the Sign of the "Shoulder of Mutton',' at CRICK. Apply personally to Mr. Hagger, Common Brewer, Northampton. Also, a STABLE for two horses, with a chamber for hay and corn: situate in Angel-street, Northampton.—Apply as above.

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462. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 January 1840 DIED ...... On the 21st ult. at Crick, after a lingering illness, much respected by his family and friends, Mr. Geo. Watts, farmer and butcher, aged 71. On the 2d inst., at Crick, Mrs. Gardner, aged 21, wife of Mr. Wm. Gardner, joiner and cabinet maker. On the 1st inst, at Crick, aged 21, Miss Loydal, youngest daughter of the late Mr. J. Loydal. On the 3d inst. at Crick, aged 26, Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. Pike. On the 3d inst. at Crick, John, infant son of Mr. Stephen Whitmell. [NB: This seems to have been some kind of brief epidemic] 463. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 February 1840 (Duty Free). FREEHOLD PROPERTY, Situate at CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. W. CASTELL, Under an order of the Poor Law Commissioners, on Tuesday the 18th day of February, at the George Inn, in Crick aforesaid, at One for Two o'clock the Afternoon (subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced), in the following lots: Lot 1. A GARDEN, and appurtenances, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from Crick to West Haddon, in a certain place called the March Gate, in the occupation ot William Mawbey. Lot 2. NINETEEN several COTTAGES or Tenements, with garden and appurtenances, situate in a certain place called The Wells, and now in the several occupations of Edward Bennett, Thomas Dunckley, and others. Lot 3. A COTTAGE or Tenement, Garden, and appurtenances, situate the "March", and adjoining the said Turnpike Road, in the occupation of John Ashby. Lot 4. A COTTAGE or Tenement, Garden, and appurtenances, situate in the "March", in the occupation of William Hopkins, and Daniel Gupwell. Lot 5. A COTTAGE, or Tenement, Garden, and appurtenances, in the occupation of Thomas Bullock. Lot 6. A COTTAGE or Tenement, Garden, and appurtenances, in the occupation of William Facer and Elizabeth Beesley and a Cottage or Tenement adjoining, on the north west end thereof, to a certain lane called the Hind-lane, in the occupation of William Kinch. Lot 7. A COTTAGE or Tenement, and appurtenances, in the occupation of Sarah Hiorns. Lot 8. A COTTAGE or Tenement, and appurtenances, in the occupation of William Swinger [sic]. Lot 9. A COTTAGE or Tenement, and appurtenances, the occupation of Samuel Fretter, and Samuel Crisp, the younger. Lot 10. A MESSUAGE or Tenement, outbuildings, yard, garden, and appurtenances, in the occupation of Thomas Armstone. Lot 11. THREE COTTAGES or Tenements, and appurtenances, in the occupations of John Facer, Richard Gupwell, and Sarah Vaus. Lot 12. A COTTAGE or Tenement, and plot of ground, with the appurtenances, late in the occupation of John James. Lot 13. A COTTAGE or Tenement, with the yard and appurtenances, adjoining a lane called the Dog Lane, in the occupation of John Norris, the elder. Lot 14. A COTTAGE or Tenement, and appurtenances, situate in Dog Lane, and now or late in the occupation of Samuel Crisp. Lot 15. A COTTAGE or Tenement, Garden, and appurtenances in the occupation of Widow Muscott. Lot 16. A COTTAGE or Tenement, and appurtenances, in the occupation of Richard Bateman, Lot 17. A PLOT of GROUND, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from Crick to West Haddon, containing nine and half perches, more or less, and in the occupation of Thomas Baseley. For a view of the above lots apply to the Overseers of the Poor of Crick aforesaid, and for further particulars at the Offices of Messrs. Harris and Son, Solicitors, Rugby. 464. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 February 1840 MARRIED ...... on Thursday the 20th inst., by the Rev. Charles Swainson, Mr. Thomas Edmunds, of Crick, to Ann, second daughter ot Mr. John Cooper, of that place. 465. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 March 1840 NISI PRIUS COURT. Redgrave v. Haddon. The plaintiff and defendant have adjoining properties at Crick, which are separated by a hedge. The action was nominally for damage done to an elder bush in this hedge, and to an ash tree growing near it. The real question in dispute was whether the hedge was the property of the plaintiff or of the defendant. The enquiry occupied the attention of the court for several hours, but was not of general interest. Mr. Sergeant Adams and Mr. Miller were for the plaintiff, and Mr. Humfrey for the defence. The jury found for the plaintiff, damages 30s. 466. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 September 1840 To the Creditors of the late Mr. JOHN COWLEY, of CRICK, Northamptonshire. ALL Persons who have any Claim or Demand on the Estate or Effects of the late Mr. John Cowley, Farmer and Blacksmith, are requested immediately to send in their Accounts to Mr. Wm. Iiff or Mr. Bartle Cooper, of Crick, in order that they may be examined and discharged. Sept. 17, 1840. Page 72 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

467. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 September 1840 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To be LET, And entered upon at Old Michaelmas next, A Genteel, modern-built RESIDENCE, comprising house, parlour, kitchen, and two good cellars, also four good sleeping-rooms, and two attics, with suitable outbuildings, a good yard, and a well of excellent water, also excellent large garden, planted with choice and other fruit trees. N.B. -This would be a suitable residence for any retired family. For farther particulars, enquire of Mr. John Dunkley, Chandler, Crick. September 24th, 1840. 468. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 October 1840 Northampton and Dunchurch Turnpike Road. Notice is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from the Public House known by the Sign of the Cock, in the Parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET by AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Wednesday the eleventh day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed in the Acts passed in the third and fourth years of the Reign of his Majesty, King George the Fourth, "For regulating Turnpike Roads"; which said Tolls were let the last year for the respective sums following, namely:—Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £256; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £160; and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £305; above the expenses of collecting them. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together and in one lot, or by parcels and in several lots, as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year, will, if again let in the same manner, be put at the sums they respectively produced the last year; but if let separately or in different parcels or lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happen to be the best bidders must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one Month's Rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with tbe Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. Northampton, October 5th, 1840. 469. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 October 1840 Inquest.—An inquest was held on Thursday last, at Crick, in this county, on view of the body of Thomas Fox, aged about 40 years. The deceased, who was a labourer, residing at Watford, had been out with a gun on Tuesday last, and between six and seven in the evening, after discharging his piece, which was a double-barrelled one, he placed the stock of the gun in one coat-pocket and the barrel in the other, and went with two other persons to the Wheat Sheaf Inn, at Crick. Seeing an acquaintance there, he walked towards him for the purpose of shaking hands, when he suddenly fell backwards, apparently much hurt. A surgeon was immediately sent for, who found deceased bleeding profusely from a severe wound on the right side of the arm-pit, evidently occasioned by the gun-stock upon which he must have fallen. The deceased died from the effect of the wound the following day. It appeared that the deceased, when he fell, was very much intoxicated. Verdict, "Accident." 470. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 October 1840 Stealing a Candlestick.—William Shaw, charged with stealing, at Crick, a brass candlestick, the property of John Cooper, pleaded Guilty. 471. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 November 1840 Petty Sessions, Thursday, Oct. 29. Present, Revds. T. Belgrade, J. A. Arnold, and T. E. Dicey, Esqrs. The Court was principally occupied in hearing complaints against servants for breach of contract, in not coming to their places in compliance with the terms of the agreement. John Stiles, of Lutterworth, grocer, made complaint against Rebecca Kilburn, of North Kilworth, and also against Isaac Ball, of Husband's Bostworth, both of whom he hired as servants from Michaelmas to Michaelmas, but they neglected to fulfil their part of the contract. Arranged out of court. Lawrence Wood, Swinford. farmer, v. John Norris, of Crick, Northamptonshire, and John Bray, Broughton Astley, farmer, v. Elizabeth Carter, of Burbage, made similar complaints to the first case. Warrants were issued for the apprehension of both parties. 472. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 November 1840 To the Debtors and Creditors of GEORGE WATTS, late of CRICK, Butcher and Farmer, deceased, NOTICE is hereby given, That all persons now standing indebted to the Estate of the above-named GEORGE WATTS, are required, within one month from the date hereof, to pay to us the amount of their respective debts, or proceedings will be taken for the

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recovery thereof. And all persons to whom the said George Watts stood indebted at the time of his decease, are desired to send to us an account in writing, in order that the same may be examined and discharged. JOHN WATTS, GEORGE WATTS, Executors - Crick, 11th Nov. 1840. 473. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 November 1840 Married ... At Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon, by the Rev. J. Peglar, Theodosia, eldest daughter of the Rev. J. C. Bicknell, of Crick, in this county, to Edward Yarrow Hawkes, Esq. of the former place. 474. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 December 1840 We understand the parish church of Crick, in this county, is about to be new pewed, and that other very great improvements will be made in the interior arrangements, in order to secure greater accommodation. ------Commitments To the County Gaol.— ...... —Charles Shaw, 26, for want of sureties for his appearance at the sessions, as also for keeping the peace in the meantime towards Gibbs Leeds, police constable, Crick. 475. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 March 1841 TO PUBLICANS, TO BE LET, And entered upon at Lady Day, AN Old-licensed PUBLIC HOUSE, called the Shoulder of Mutton, at CRICK. The Tenant may either brew or purchase his Ale. Apply to Mr. H agger, Common Brewer, Northampton. ------TO BE LET, FROM LADY DAY, A Convenient FARM HOUSE, with large Yards, and TWO CLOSES of Pasture Land adjoining, containing nearly Sixteen Acres, situate near to the Church at Crick, and now in the occupation of Mr. Cooper. For a View of the same, apply to Mr. Cooper ; and for further Particulars, to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, March 10th, 1841. 476. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 April 1841 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE LET, And may be entered upon immediately, A Substantial DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, Yard, Orchard, large Garden, &c, situate in the centre of Crick aforesaid, and adjoining the Turnpike Road from Northampton to Dunchurch. The above Premises would suit any business requiring room, and would be let either from year to year or for a term. For Particulars, enquire of Mr. Bartlet Cooper Crick, 477. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 May 1841 Four families left Crick, in this county, about a month ago, to the number of 21 persons, for New Zealand. 478. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 May 1841 TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Freehold and Tithe-free ESTATE, in a ring fence; consisting of One Hundred Acres of first-rate grazing and meadow land, and Twenty-two Acres of excellent arable Land, divided into eighteen closes, all thoroughly drained, fenced, and watered, and in the highest state of cultivation with capital Farm Buildings and Cottage on the arable land, and a convenient Farm-house and buildings on the pasture land, desirably situate near to the Church at CRICK, and running thence to the Dunchurch and Northampton Turnpike Road, near to Crick Wharf, and within two miles of the Crick and six miles of the Rugby Railway Stations. For a view of the property apply to John Ashby, at the Cottage, and for further particulars and to treat for the same to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, May 19th, 1811. 479. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 May 1841 DIED ... Lately at Crick, Mr Haddon, aged 82, for many years a carrier to Coventry. 480. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 July 1841 DIED ... Lately at Crick, in this county, Mr. Benjamin Arlidge, aged 79. 481. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 July 1841 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VOTES FOR THE SOUTHERN DIVISION. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. BUSTON, On Thursday, the 22d day of July instant, at Five o'clock in the Evening, at the George Inn, in Crick aforesaid, in two lots, subject to conditions then to be produced, Lot 1 ALL that PUBLIC-HOUSE, known by the sign of William the Fourth, situate in CRICK aforesaid, together with large yard, garden, and SIX COTTAGES adjoining, now in the several occupations of John James, Edward Whitmell, James Vause, and others. Lot 2. All those TWO COTTAGES, situate in CRICK aforesaid, adjoining near to a place called The Marsh, and in the occupation of Thomas Beale.

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N.B. Mr. Thomas Redgrave, tenant to the whole of the above Property, is under an agreement for a lease at £30 per annum, which can be rescinded, or not, at the option of a purchaser. For further particulars, apply to the said Mr. Redgrave, or to the Auctioneer. Daventry, 14th July, 1841. 482. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 October 1841 Northampton and Dunchitrch Turnpike Road. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a Public-house, known by the sign of tbe Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET by AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Wednesday, the Tenth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed by the acts passed in the third and fourth years of the reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, "for regulating Turnpike Roads;" which said Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following, namely—Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £268; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £189; and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £292, above the expenses of collecting them. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together and in one lot, or by parcels, and in several lots as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting; such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year will, if again let in the same manner, be put up at the sums they respectively produced the last year, but if let separately, or in different parcels or lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease, or respective leases of the said tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. Northampton, October 4th, 1841. 483. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 October 1841 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. To the House of Correction...... —Job James, of Crick, labourer, for two months, for leaving his wife and child, whereby they became chargeable to the parish. 484. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 October 1841 DIED ...... On the 25th inst., at Crick, in this county, at the house of Mr. Bucknill, Mrs. Hannah Hutchings, aged 84. She had been a faithful housekeeper to the late Mr. Wm. Cooper, of the above place, for a period of 60 years. 485. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 December 1841 To the House of Correction.—Thomas Underwood, of Crick, joiner, for two months, for deserting his family, and leaving them chargeable to Braunston. 486. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 February 1842 CRICK, Northamptonshire. MOST VALUABLE FREEHOLD & TITHE FREE ESTATE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Messrs. PAYNE & SON, in Three Lots, At the George Inn, Crick, on Monday the 14th March, 1842, at Five o'clock in the afternoon precisely, Lot 1 ALL that FARM-HOUSE, nearly adjoining the Church, at CRICK, with the large yards, barn, buildings, pew, and other appurtenances, and THREE CLOSES of capital Meadow and Pasture LAND attached, containing Twenty five Acres, one Rood, and eight Perches. Lot 2.—All those FOUR CLOSES of excellent Meadow LAND adjoining lot 1, and running thence to the Northampton Turnpike Road near Crick Wharf, and containing Twenty Acres, one Rood, and fourteen Perches. Lot 3.—All those 11 Acres of first-rate Pasture, Meadow, and Arable LAND, in a ring fence, adjoining the Northampton Turnpike Road opposite to Crick Wharf, and running thence to lot 2, with the capital COTTAGE, barn, hovel, stable, granary, and all other requisite conveniences, and containing Eighty-four Acres, and sixteen Perches. All the above lots are well fenced and watered, and in the highest state of cultivation, and possession will be given on completion of the purchases. For a view of the property apply to John Ashby, the Cottage, and for further particulars to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby, at whose Office a plan of the estate may seen. Rugby, February 16, 1842

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487. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 March 1842 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Substantial WINDMILL, in full trade, with large Round House, and every convenience for carrying on business. To treat for the same apply to Mr. W. Armstone, the present proprietor and occupier, in whose occupation it has been for a long time. N.B. Part of the purchase money may remain, if required. 488. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 March 1842 TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Monday the 21st day of March, at the Rugby end of Hillmorton, adjoining the Turnpike-road leading from Dunchurch, within Two miles of the Rugby Station, THE following very superior STOCK of W. F. Wratislaw, Esq. (who is giving up the occupation of his Crick and Woolscot Farms), viz. SHEEP. One hundred and twenty pure-bred Leicester ewes (in-lamb), one hundred and fifty wether tegs, seventy ewe tegs, five tup tegs, forty wethers, and eighty pure-bred South Down wethers. BEAST. Seventy-three very excellent Hereford steers, nine Durham steers, fourteen Welch steers, nineteen Welch runts, nine Welch heifers, five home-bred Durham heifers, five Welch ditto, one fat Hereford ox, three fat Durham heifers, a three year old Durham bull, by Lord Carlisle's bull; very superior Hereford bull, rising two years old, out of a cow from Sir Francis Lawley's ; Sec. &c. PIGS. Five boars, three sows, and six gilts, of the most valuable description. Catalogues will be ready ten days prior to the Sale, and may be had at the Spread Eagle, Rugby; Hind, Crown, & Denbigh Arms, Lutterworth; Wheat Sheaf, Daventry; George, and Angel Hotels, Northampton; Craven Arms, Coventry; Bath Hotel, Leamington; Craven Arms, Southam; Red Lion. Banbury; Angel, Market Harborough; the George Inn, Smithfield; and the Auctioneers Offices, Market-street, Leicester. ------Freehold Licensed PUBLIC HOUSE. THE SHOULDER OF MUTTON, CRICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By J. STANTON, On Thursday, next, the 24th of March, 1842, at the Royal Oak, Inn, Crick, at six o'clock the evening (unless previously disposed of by private contract, of which due notice will be given,) subject to such conditions as shall be then and there produced. ALL that most desirable and commodious freehold Inn, called The Shoulder of Mutton, being a corner house in the centre of the town of Crick, adjoining the Turnpike Road to Northampton, and the High-street, and comprising large kitchen and back kitchen, tap-room, excellent parlour, brewhouse, coalhouse, five bed-rooms, good cellar, good stable, excellent water, large yard, garden and orchard and also a messuage and premises adjoining, which would be a most desirable addition to the Inn. —Immediate possession may be had. For further particulars apply to Mr John Foster, Crick Wharf, or to to the Auctioneer, Northampton, and for a view of the premises to Mr. Haddon, at the place of sale. 489. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 April 1842 CAPITAL GRASS KEEPING, CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION By Mr. ESSEX On Tuesday morning, the 26th of April, at Ten o'clock precisely, on the Pemises, in suitable lots ONE HUNDRED ACRES of excellent KEEPING.commencing opposite Crick Wharf and extending to the Church, till Old Michaelmas next. Rugby, April 15, 1842 490. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 April 1842 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By WM. CASTELL, On Monday the 25th of April, 1842, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at the George Inn, Crick, A Good substantial WINDMILL, driving two pair of stones, one French and one Peak, with every necessary convenience to the same, situate at CRICK aforesaid. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Armstone, of Crick. 491. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 May 1842 CRICK, Northamptonshire. A Vote for the Southern Division of the County of Northampton. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD HOUSE & PREMISES. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL that MESSUAGE, Cottage, or Tenement, with the yard, garden, out-buildings and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate Crick aforesaid, now and for several years last past used as a PUBLIC-HOUSE, and commonly called or known by the name or sign of the "Windmill", heretofore in the occupation of Thomas Iliffe, deceased, and now of his Widow. The house comprises moderate-sized parlour, kitchen, pantry, cellar, brewhouse, &c. on the ground floor, with three well-arranged and airy sleeping rooms over the same, and possesses every necessary convenience. For price and further particulars, apply to Mr. Wm. Tooby, Builder, or at the offices of Messrs. Wardle & Wilson, Solicitors, Daventry. 492. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 June 1842 SALE of ELEGANT FURNITURE, At CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. W. BUSTON, On Tuesday June 7th, at Eleven o'clock, on the premises of Mr. RICHARDS, who is leaving this part of the country; THE VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, stanhope gig, and harness, and other effects; comprising four post and tent bedsteads and hangings, hair matresses, handsome dressing, swing, and pier glasses, mahogany and painted wash-hand stands, mahogany night commodes and bed steps; mahogany chest of drawers; very handsome mahogany sideboard and cellaret, mahogany hair-seated sofa, mahogany hair-seated, painted, cane-seated, and Windsor chairs; splendid pair of mahogany card tables, and loo table with cover; mahogany and oak dining and pillar-and-claw tables; handsome Brussels carpet, 14ft, by 11ft, and hearth-rug to match, Kidderminster carpet hearth-rug, drugget, and oil- cloth; stair carpeting, rich-cut glass decanters, rummers, tumblers, wine, ale, custard and jelly glasses; elegant

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burnished-gilt barometer and thermometer, set moreen window curtains, bronzed and other fenders, burnished fire-irons, blue-and-white dinner, tea and breakfast services; knives and forks, set of block-tin dish covers, copper, bell-metal, iron, and tin kitchen utensils; washing tubs, buckets, etc.: excellent double barrel gun, by Fenton; set of gig harness, neat stanhope gig, quantity glass bottles, and other Articles too numerous to mention. 493. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 June 1842 To the House of Correction: ...... James Masters, for two months, for assaulting, at Crick, Gibbs Leeds, one of the County Police. 494. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 June 1842 Inspector Stanley charged Thomas Mobb, of Crick with riding on the shafts of his cart without reins. Complainant did not wish to press the case, and defendant was therefore discharged with an admonition. 495. Lincolnshire Chronicle - Friday 15 July 1842 Criminal Court -- before Mr Baron Parke ...... Wm. Stanton, charged with fowl stealing at Crick; guilty, but recommended to mercy, on account of previous good character. Three calendar months' imprisonment and hard labour. 496. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1842 Fowl-Stealing at Crick. Wm. Stanton was indicted for stealing two fowls, at Crick. Wm. Edmonds stated that he lived at Crick with his uncle, Mr. John Masters, on whose premises he kept fowls. On the 10th of this month, at eight o'clock the morning, he saw the prisoner getting over a gate into the barn yard. Witness waited about three minutes, and the prisoner came out, and was getting over the gate when the witness seized him. He confessed that he had been among the fowls, two of which lay fluttering in the yard. Prisoner said that he had alarmed a man who was then running down the field. He asked prisoner to produce what he had got, and he gave up two fowls, one of which was dead, and the other was injured by a blow on the head. Cross examined by Mr. Miller.—Prisoner had a horse, which remained standing within twenty yards of the gate. He told witness that he had the fowls, and pulled them out of his pocket, to which he returned them. John Bland saw last witness at his barn last Sunday; he saw the prisoner and the horse. Heard the prisoner say that a man had run down a field, but saw no one. Was near the gate when the fowls were making a noise. A constable produced the fowls, one living and the other dead, and the prosecutor identified them. Mr. Miller addressed the jury for the prisoner, and alleged that the prisoner was induced to get into the yard by seeing a man run across a field, whom he believed to have been disturbed by the sound of his horse's feet. He called Mr. Bunting, who has known the prisoner 15 or 16 years, and who during that period has borne most excellent character, and was entrusted with everything during nine years that he was employed by witness's mother. Stephen Watson and many others gave similar testimony. His lordship recapitulated the evidence, and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty, but on account of the prisoner's previous good character recommended him to mercy. Three calendar Months' Imprisonment and Hard Labour. 497. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 October 1842 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. Notice is hereby given that the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a Public-house known by the sign of the Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate (with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby), Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET by AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Wednesday the second day of November next, between the hours of eleven and three o'clock, in the manner directed by the Acts passed in the third and fourth years of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads, which said Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following, namely : —Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate (with the Side Gate), and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £274; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £200; and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £340 above the expense of collecting them. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence from twelve o'clock at noon on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot or by parcels and in several lots, as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year, will, if again let in the same manner, be put up at such sums as they respectively produced the last year, but if let separately in different parcels or lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who jointly with the lessee will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for tbe performance of tbe covenants to be contained in tbe lease or respective leases tbe said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. Northampton, September 28th, 1842. 498. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 October 1842 To the House of Correction: Page 77 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

...... Richard Norris, for two months, for having, at Crick, assaulted an infant under the age of nine years. 499. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 December 1842 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By J. YORK, On Thursday the 29th day of December, 1842. FORTY-SEVEN LOTS OF OAK, ASH, and ELM TIMBER TREES, now standing blazed and numbered, on a Farm, in the occupation of Mr. J. Cooper, of CRICK, who will show the same. The above Timber is of good quality, stands adjoining the Turnpike Road, and within half mile of Crick Wharf. Ample credit will be given on approved security, by the purchaser paying a deposit in part of payment. The Auctioneer will meet the Company at Mr. Cooper's Field Barn at Ten o'clock the forenoon, to proceed to sale. Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneer, and at the principal Inns, Daventry. Daventry, December 19th, 1842. 500. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 January 1843 An inquest was held Thursday last, before Geo. Abbey, Esq., at Crick, on the body of John Goodman, a child aged eleven months, who was found lying on the hearth burnt so severely that it died in the course of few days. It had been left in the charge of a little boy eleven years of age, who had quitted it but a few minutes when the accident occurred. Verdict—Accidental Death. 501. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 January 1843 DIED ...... Lately,at Crick, of scarlet fever, Thomas, John, and Hannah Edmunds, three beloved children of Mr. John Edmunds, farmer, Crick, in this county. Lately, at Crick, Betsey and James Wedding, two beloved children of Mr. Thomas Wedding, butcher, of Crick...... 502. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 February 1843 DIED ...... On the 28th ult., at Crick, of the scarlet fever, Mary Ann, second daughter of the Rev. T. Hall, aged five years and six months. 503. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 February 1843 Church on Fire. —On Sunday evening last, the parish Church of Crick, in this county, was discovered to be on fire. The accident was occasioned by the foul state of the chimney of the stove. Fortunately it was soon checked, and did little damage. 504. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 March 1843 HARTSHILL STONE. PERSONS desirous of SUPPLYING the Trustees of the Northampton and Dunchnrch Turnpike Road with about 700 Tons of the best HARTSHILL STONE, at the following places and in the following quantities, namely:— At Long Buckby Wharf 200 tons, At Crick, Hillmorton, and Northampton Wharf, each 170 tons, Are requested to send sealed Tenders specifying the price per ton to the Office of Mr. Britten, Solicitor, Northampton, on or before the 15th day of April next. The stones to be delivered at such times before the 1st day of September next, as the Surveyor shall direct, free of every expense. Northampton, 10th March, 1843. 505. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1843 Northamptonshire Union Bank. S. Percival, Esq., Treasurer to the General Infirmary, has received the following donations to that excellent Institution:— John Elliott, Esq., Greensnorton £28-15-0 Mrs. Elliott, Ditto Mr. Thos. Marson, late constable of Crick, being the value of a quantity of Grain taken possession of by him several years since, and supposed to have been stolen £2-0-0 506. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 May 1843 LIME. JOHN ELLIS & SON respectfully inform their Lime customers, that they are enabled to reduce the Crick Lime to the undermentioned prices on the Midland Counties Railway:— Syston, 11s 3d per ton for cash. Leicester, 11s 9d do. Broughton, 12s 9d do. Three-pence per ton is charged for loading in addition. J. E.. & SON will glad to supply Barrow Lime, for building any of the above stations; also, Breedon Lime at the Soar Lane Wharf, Leicester, as usual. May 10, 1843.

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507. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 May 1843 DIED ...... Lately, at Crick, much respected, Mrs Haddon, wife of Mr Thomas Haddon of the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, aged 49. 508. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 June 1843 CRICK, Northamptonshire. LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, GRASS KEEPING, &c. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By WM. CASTELL, On Thursday the 15th of June. 1843, on the premises of Mr. GEO. WATTS, COMPRISING seven yearling and two-year-old sturks, five yearling bulls, five steers, two yearling nag colts, one two year-old colt, hackney mare, cart mare, a hackney mare, six year-old, very fast in harness; sow and 10 pigs; two narrow wheel waggons, two six-inch carts, one light cart, single wheel plough, by Oliver; set of two horse harrows, sheet harrow, seven sets of horses harness, three cart ropes, chaff box, three dozen hurdles, 15 cheeses, about two load of oat straw, a stump of clover. Also, seven acres of Grass Keeping, till St. Thomas, in one or two lots as may be agreed upon the time of sale. Sale to commence at One o'clock. 509. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 June 1843 LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY. The gross amount for conveyance of passengers, parcels, s£. s. Carriages, horses, and mails, for the week ending June 10, 1843:— £14,527. For merchandize for the same time £2,725-3s-10d, Total £17,252-4s-3d MIDLAND COUNTIES' RAILWAY. Receipts for the week ending June 10, 1813:— Passengers £2656-7s-1d, Merchandize, &c £719-10s-7d, Total £2773-17s-8d. ------Accident on the Birmingham Railway.— An accident occurred on Tuesday on this railway, but was fortunately not attended with any personal injury, although many were much alarmed at the shock. The mail train, which leaves Euston station at three quarters past nine o'clock, did not start until ten, owing apparently to the arrival of several passengers a moment or two before the appointed time. The train had consequently to be increased, and an additional engine was added, not so much (as we were informed where the accident occurred) on account of the unusual number of carriages, as with the view of "making up for lost time." About midway between the stations of Weedon and Crick, 73 miles from London, the axletree of the tender, which was placed between the engines, broke, and after running about 40 or 50 yards, pushed out the rail at one side, and soon after became buried three feet deep in the clay. There were 11 carriages, the first six of which also got off the rail, and sank considerably on one side. By a luggage train which passed towards London a few minutes after the mishap, a messenger was dispatched to Weedon for an engine, which arrived in 20 minutes, and brought back to that station such portion of the train as had remained on the rail, order to place it on the up-rail, and to obtain a reinforcement of carriages in lieu of those which had been thrown off, the last of which was the mail. This, of course, could not be left behind, and accordingly all necessary appliances were put in requisition to replace it. By the time this was effected the other carriages had returned from Weedon on the opposite rail, with a fresh supply, but were obliged to wait until the mail carriage was pushed back to Weedon, before it could rejoin them. This being effected after a delay of an hour and a half, the train proceeded at considerable speed, but did not succeed in making up for lost time, having arrived in Birmingham just an hour and a half too late. It was most fortunate, as many of the ladies observed as soon as they had recovered from their alarm, that the day, which had begun so unfavorably, had turned out so fine as to admit of their alighting, and enjoying a promenade in the adjacent field, which was quite accessible to all those in whom a wooden railing about three feet high could excite no terror. 510. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 August 1843 Crick: On Wednesday last, about nine o'clock in the forenoon, a tremendous thunder storm passed over Crick and the vicinity. The lightning was vivid and terrific. Three sheep were killed in a field belonging to Mr. John Whitmell, Crick, and some of the inhabitants were struck down in their dwellings. But we are happy to say no persons were materially injured. 511. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 September 1843 MEETING OF THE GUARDIANS. Election of Relieving Officer. A meeting of the Guardians was held in the Board Room, on Thursday morning, for the purpose of electing R.O. in the place of William Thornton dimissed...... Rufus Clarke, 50, Crick, Northamptonshire, late a sergeant-major in the Grenadier Regiment of Foot, while serving in which he gained a Waterloo medal, and another for good conduct. He had also been Relieving Officer to Rugby Union for six years, and resigned in consequence of the number being reduced from three to two. He was highly recommended by the parish officers, and other inhabitants of Crick, the Guardians of the Rugby Union, one of whom wrote to a rate payer of St Margaret, to that effect, and the letter was read by Mr. Adkins. Also by the commanding officer of the regiment and the vicar of Kilsby...... After a great deal of altercation, we understood the Chairman to give his order for Wilkinson ...

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512. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 September 1843 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a Public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, WILL BE LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidder, at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Wednesday the First day of November next, between the hours of eleven and three o'clock, in the manner directed the Acts passed the third and fourth years of the reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, "for regulating Turnpike Roads," which said Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £267; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £185; and Duston, or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £322, above the expenses of collecting them. N.B.—The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels, and in several lots as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots in the last year, will, if again let in the same manner, be put up at such sums as they respectively produced in the last year, but if let separately or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. Northampton, September 25th, 1813. 513. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 November 1843 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, TO BE DISPOSED OF BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Commodious DWELLING- HOUSE, with SHOP, barns, stables, and convenient CHANDLERY thereto belonging, situate in CRICK aforesaid, with good garden and orchard, containing one acre, and one rood, thereabouts and small TENEMENT adjoining. The premises are in the occupation of Mr. Dunkley, the proprietor, and adjoin the Turnpike Road leading from Crick to Northampton, and a person desirous of embarking in Grocery and Chandlery Business cannot embrace a more advantageous opportunity. To view the same application may be made to Mr. Dunkley, and for further particulars and to treat for the same, to Messrs. Benn, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, Nov. 16th, 1843. 514. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 December 1843 HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO SIR ROBERT PEEL...... At Crick there was a vast concourse of people, who heartily cheered the Queen; and at Rugby the crowd was astonishing, for half a mile on either side of the station the wayside appeared to be walled with human beings. At the station there could not have been less than 2.000 people, for the most part of the better classes, who had established themselves under the covered way, or climbed upon trucks, empty carriages, platforms -- every place, in short, offering an opportunity for seeing the Queen Above all, it was most cheering to see the enthusiasm the fairer portion of the creation -- mounted upon frail gates and rails, or hanging on supports from which at other times their native timidity would have shrunk -- waving their handkerchiefs, the younger clapping their hands, and some among them even calling aloud for blessings on the Queen. Such, indeed, was the excited loyalty ol these fair subjects, that one might rather have thought them denizens of the South than cold phlegmatic English. Wherever demonstrations of this sort were made, her Majesty received them with the utmost kindness and condescension...... 515. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 March 1844 Commitments to the County Gaol and House of Correction ...... William Wilde, for seven days, for an act of vagrancy at Crick. 516. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 April 1844 On Wednesday last, as Mrs. Swainson, of Crick, and two ladies, with the servant, were passing near the Rugby Station, in an Irish jaunting car, the horse became alarmed at the dust raised by a sudden gust of wind, turned short round and overturned the carriage, and we are sorry to hear so serious was the accident to Mrs. Swamson, that she was immediately taken to the Lawrence Sheriff's Arms, where she is now lying in a very dangerous state. We did not hear of any injury being received by the rest of the party.

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517. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 April 1844 CRICK, Northamptonshire. To Tallow Chandlers, Shopkeepers, and others. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By S. ESSEX, On Tuesday, April 30th, 1844, and following day, if required, THE SHOP-FIXTURES, STOCK-IN-TRADE. CHANDLERY IMPLEMENTS, neat, genteel HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and EFFECTS, belonging to Mr. John Dunkley, Tallow-Chandler and Grocer, Crick aforesaid, who is changing his residence. The Household Furniture comprises four-post and tent bedsteads, with damask and chintz furnitures; feather beds and bedding, chests of drawers, dressing tables and glasses, washing tables and services, mahogany and Windsor chairs, mahogany and oak dining, Pembroke, and stand tables, rosewood tea-chest, floor carpet and rug, tenders, fire-irons, pier glass, in gilt frame; wine decanters, glass, crockery and earthenware, 30-hour clock, a general assemblage of kitchen requisites, brewing utensils, sweet iron-bound barrels, &c. &c. The Stock and Fixtures comprise a great variety of tin ware, crockery, stone, and earthen ware; pattens, clogs, brushes, grocery in general, two shop counters, three pair copper scales, brass and iron weights, counter, machine, tea canisters, coffee and pepper mills, nest of forty drawers, &c. In the Candle House.—Tallow press, dipping mold, copper, furnace, tallow chopper, cutter and shovel, chopping trough, stages and rods, iron beam, scales and weights, 70lb of wick cotton, seven molds, viz., two short sixes, one long six, two short fours, and two long eights; straining tub, four tallow tubs, set of steps, candle beam, tallow, and sundries. Sale to commence at Ten o'clock. 518. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 June 1844 Nothamptonshire Farming and Grazing Society ...... The following is a list of the awards: Shepherding: ...... Service: ...... to William Adkins, servant to Mr. James Attenborough, Brampton Ash, for supporting six children under thirteen years of age without parochial aid, £1. ls. (By Earl Euston.)—To William Smart, servant to Mr. John Masters, Crick, for supporting eight children under thirteen years of age without parochial aid, £3. 3s. (By John Percival, Esq.)—To David Wood, servant to Mr. Win. Heygate, Watford, for supporting seven children under thirteen years of age without parochial aid. £2. 10s. ... ------TO FARMERS & GRAZIERS. WILLIAM ILIFF begs leave to inform his friends and customers, that in consequence of his severe illness the SMITHFIELD SHEEP SALESMAN BUSINESS will be carried on, during his illness, by his Brother, James Iliff, when they may depend on every punctuality as heretofore. Crick, 29th May 1844. 519. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 June 1844 DIED ...... On the 9th inst., suddenly, at Crick, aged 61, Mr.Wm.Dicey, draper and grocer, greatly respected and sincerely lamented by his circle of friends and relations. 520. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 September 1844 Cricket.—On Monday last a well-contested match of cricket was played at Crick, in this country, between the young farmers and tradesmen of the village. It was won by the latter with four runs only. The cricket club at Crick bids fair to compete with any in the country where the members are composed of one village only, as at Crick. 521. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 September 1844 STOMACH AND BOWEL COMPLAINTS. DICEY & CO.'s TRUE DAFFY's ELIXIR superior to every other medicine for getting immediate relief in the most painful attacks and in all complaints of the stomach and bowels...... DICEY & Co.'s Original and the only Genuine BATEMAN's PECTORAL DROPS. In colds, coughs, agues, fevers, rheumatism, pains in the breast, limbs, and joints, and in all cases where colds are the origin, no medicine has ever been used with greater success. In bottles at 1s. each. DICEY & Co.'s ANDERSON'S True SCOTS PILLS, so well known and approved for their efficacy in promoting digestion, as well as in bilious head-aches, and stomach complaints general. Price ls. 1 9d. the box. Dr. RADCLIFFE'S ELIXIR, most salutary medicine used as a general sweetener of the Blood, and for all eruptions, whether contracted by too free living, surfeits, or proceeding from scurvy, or humours after the measles, small pox, &c. Price ls. 11d the bottle. SQUIRE'S Original GRAND ELIXIR, for all fresh colds, pains and soreness of the stomach, proceeding from cold and coughing, nervous tremblings, &c. bottles at 2s. MARSHALL'S HEAL-ALL, for immediately stopping Bleeding, as well as for the cure of cuts, fresh wounds, bruises sprains, chilblains, &c. Price 1s. the bottle. Page 81 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

...... PRICE'S PATENT CANDLES. Since these have attracted public attention, many Imitators have made candles, and called them by the name Composite, as used by Edward Price & Co., but the process by which the real Composite Candles are made being a patent one, and Price & Co granting licenses, none of these imitation candles are at all the same as the real ones. The chief properties of these latter are their burning, without snuffing, more brilliantly than the best wax, and their affording so large an amount of light, that they are cheaper, taking this into account, than the commonest tallow candles, one of them giving the light of two ordinary moulds. They may be had of most of the respectable Dealers throughout the kingdom, and are supplied to the trade wholesale by EDWARD PRICE & CO., Belmont, Vauxhall ...... BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY. ORDINARY BEVERAGE, BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY is congenial to the most delicate constitutions, and as a MEDICAL STIMULANT it is peculiarly adapted to persons of bilious or dyspeptic habits; for PRESERVES and CONFECTIONERY, for CULINARY PURPOSES, and for fortifying HOME-MADE WINES, it is invaluable; and, indeed, to whatever use adapted, it is in every respect preferable to Foreign Brandy...... For the diseases OF INFANTS, &c, DALBY'S CARMINATIVE has long been esteemed superior to every other Remedy for removing those disorders which frequently prove fatal to Children, particularly when under two years age, by allaying in a short time the excruciating pain arising from wind, and the consequent convulsions the stomach and bowels...... BOTT'S TOOTH POWDER, price 1s. 11d. and 2s. 9d. BOTT'S TINCTURE for Scurvy in the Gums, price ls. 9d. BOTT'S CORN SALVE, price 1s. 11d. BOTT'S SANATIVE SALVE for the Relief and Cure of Disorders incident to the Breast, particularly in all kinds of Sores ...... BOTT'S NANKEEN DYE, warranted to stand washing, price 1s. per bottle. BOTT'S CLOTH POWDER, for taking Grease, Spots, Paint, &c, out of Silks, Stuffs, and Woollens, without discharging the Colour, price 1s. per bottle. MESSRS. MORISON, MOAT, AND CO., British College of Health. New Road, London. CURE OF INFLUENZA. Gentlemen,—The benefit myself and family have received from your excellent medicine, renders a smaller supply necessary to keep in comfortable preservation, therefore I shall be obliged by your forwarding the following order by Jenks, and I will return an order upon my banker, as usual. My noble friends did not stand steady. When the Doctor appeared a judicial blindness came over them, and they became backsliders. We have all had the influenza very heavily, and it has brought us through without any other assistance; many have died around us of it. I must in justice say, to the memory of your late father, it is without exception the first medicine ever yet offered to the world but its merits cannot be fully appreciated but by a fair trial, and then it bids defiance to all competitors. This is my unprejudiced opinion, after a trial of nine years. You once expressed a wish to print a letter I wrote to you. This is at your service, to make any use of it you please. In the mean time I beg to subscribe myself, Gentlemen, your's very faithfully, E. J. Harris. Cottage, , Northamptonshire, April 22, 1844. The following are the Agents in Northamptonshire for the sale of MORISON'S PILLS :-General Agent, Mr. J. Ratnett. Printer. &c, Bridge-street, Northampton; Barby, near Daventry, Mr. G. Dicey; Towcester, Mr. Vernon, Draper; Oundle, Mr. Johns ; Daventry, Messrs. Bates, Grocers, Long Buckby, Mr. Bates, Grocer; Crick, Mr. W. Dicey, Grocer; ...... etc. ------DIED ...... On the 23d instant, much respected and regretted, after a long and severe illness, aged 56 years, Mr. William Iliff, of Crick, for many years a sheep salesman in Smithfield Market, London. ------NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the estate or effects of the late Mr. WILLIAM ILIFF, Sheep Salesman, of Crick, in the county of Northampton, deceased, are to deliver an account of the same to Mr. Bartle Cooper, of Crick, or Mr. James Iliff, of Kilsby, and, if found correct, will be discharged. All persons indebted to the aforesaid estate are requested to pay the same without delay to the said Mr. Bartle Cooper or Mr. James Iliff. 522. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 October 1844 CRICK. TO BE LET, With immediate possession. A Neat new-built and pleasantly situated COTTAGE in the above .Village, with a large and very productive Garden. The Cottage contains a parlour, kitchens, with good dry cellars, and most conveniently arranged out-offices, with four good sleeping rooms and two attics. For particulars apply to Mr. Thos. Marson, Crick. ------Northampton and Dunchurch Turnpike Road. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house known by the sign of the Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End in the parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names ofthe Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton.Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Folly Gate, and Duston or St. James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn,

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West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Tuesday the 5th day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed by the Acts passed in the third and fourth years of the reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads; which said Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following, namely,—Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate, Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £231; Buckby Folly Gate, the sum of £177; and Duston or St. James's End Gate, at the sum of £324. 15s. 6d. above the expences of collecting them. N.B. The abovementioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at 12 o'clock noon on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or one lot, or by parcels and several lots as may be agreed upon by the Trustees at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year will, if again let in the same manner, be put up at such sums as they respectively produced the last year, but if let separately or in different parcels or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one rronth's rent advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing, of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who jointly with the lessee will give security for the due payment ofthe remainder of the rent or rents monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the Lease or respective Leases of the said Tolls. And Notice is hereby also given, That at the abovementioned meeting a Surveyor of the said Road will be appointed in the stead of John BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. September 30th, 1844. 523. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 November 1844 Jubilee. —On Monday last, the fiftieth year and jubilee of the London Missionary Society was celebrated at Crick in this county, by a public tea-meeting in the afternoon at four oclock. At six o'clock in the evening a public meeting was held in the Independent Chapel, when able addresses were given by the Rev. Mr. Stallybrass, late a missionary in Siberia, and other ministers then present. Facts were stated of the superstitious idolatry of the heathen, as well as the success of the missionaries since the commencement of the London Missionary Society. 524. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 November 1844 TEN-SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, A YOUNG GREYHOUND BITCH, of Smoky Red Colour, with White Ring round her Neck, and Four White Feet; answers to the name of "Speedy". Whoever will send the same, to Mr. W. BUCKNELL, of Crick, Northamptonshire, shall receive the above Reward. 525. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 December 1844 To the Editor of the Northampton Mercury. Sir.-Will you allow me to try to remove a nuisance on the turnpike road leading from Dunchurch to Northampton. In the public streets of Hillmorton, Crick, and West Haddon, it is become a practice for people to leave waggons and carts during the dark nights of winter, to the great danger and annoyance of travellers. I trust that the Surveyors and Authorities will use all lawful means to put a stop to such nuisance immediately. Yours, &c, CLEAR THE ROAD Dec. 2. 526. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 March 1845 Fat Hog.—A beautiful barrow hog, bred and fed by Mr. S. Whitmell, of Crick, was killed last week. It was only 20 months old, weighed 40 score, and the leaf 70 lbs. Both the breed and feed do the owner great credit. 527. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 March 1845 THE QUEEN V. INHABITANTS OF WATFORD. (Before a Special Jury.) Mr. Hill and Mr. Macaulay for the prosecution. Mr. Hill sated that this was an indictment against the inhabitants of Watford for not repairing a road in the parish of Watford, being part of the old Roman road called Watlingsteeet, running from Crick to Long Buckby. The portion of road was about half mile in length, commencing from the cross road from Daventry to Watford, crossing Watling-street, and extending for about half mile southward to near a watercourse in the road. The question was, whether any part of the road was in the parish of Welton For the prosecution the inclosure of Watford 1772 was produced, setting out the road by admeasurements as in the parish of Watford, and a deed of conveyance from the proprietor of the allotments adjoining ths road, to Lord Henley, in which the road was treated as the property of such proprietor, and in the parish of Watford, and measured and set out and mapped accordingly. A great number of old people were also examined to prove that the herbage of the road was claimed and enjoyed by the Watford parishioners, but not by Welton, except in case of strayed cattle. That gravel was taken from a pit in the road and used by Watford to mend their roads generally; and as to the general belief and reputation respecting the parish in which the road was situate. Mr. Whitehouse, for the defence, stated that by the common law a river or road dividing two parishes was considered to be their joint property, both for the pupose of advantage and disadvantage; and that where a road was found running between two parishes it required a very strong case to rebut the presumption in this respect. In answer to the foregoing case he should prove an award on the inclosure of Welton treating a moiety of the road as belonging to that parish, which he considered to be most fair and reasonable, and indeed only consistent with the ancient character of the road,

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which was stated by antiquaries to have existed before the formation ot parishes at all. He would also give evidence of very old people who had heard persons, dead many years ago, say that part of the road was in the parish of Welton, and should prove that the herbage of the road had been used by the Welton parishioners as well as the Watford. The act and award for the parish of Welton, the latter dated February, 1755. were put in, the words of the award are "the moiety and so much and such part of Watling-street as goes through the parish ot Welton shall remain a public road." Several old people gave evidence of use of the lane by the Welton inbabitants. And also of the reputation that it was partly in the parish Welton and part in Watford; and other minute facts of little interest. The learned judge summed up, observing upon the words of the Welton award that they were too indefinite to be of much weight, but were probably inserted in the award from the knowledge of a question existing to what parish the road was in, and to preserve their right, if any existed and not with the impression that they had an unquestioned property in a moiety of the road. This however and the conflicting evidence respecting the usage and other matters his lordship referred to the discrimination of the jury. Verdict for the plaintiff. 528. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 March 1845 In the Affairs of Mr. JAMES HUMPHREY, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given, That all Persons indebted to the late JAMES HUMPHREY, formerly of the Town of Northampton, and since of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Yeoman, deceased, whether upon Mortgage or otherwise, are required forthwith to pay to the undersigned Solicitor for his Executors, the amount of their respective debts, and in default of their doing so within one month from this date legal proceedings will be commenced against them for the recovery of the same without further notice. And Notice also hereby given lo all Persons to whom the said James Humphrey stood in any manner indebted at the time of his decease, that they are requested to furnish to the said Executors' Solicitor, the particulars of their respective claims, in order that the same may be examined, and if correct, discharged. By order of the Executors, GEO. PELL, Jun. their Solicitor. 27th March, 1845. ------In the Affairs of Mrs. ELIZABETH PIKE, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given, That all Persons indebted to the late ELIZABETH PIKE, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Widow, deceased, whether upon Mortgage or otherwise, are required forthwith to pay to the undersigned Solicitor for her Executor, the amount of their respective debts, and that in default of their doing so within one month from this date legal proceedings will be commenced against them for the recovery of the same without further notice. And Notice is also hereby given to all Persons to whom the said Elizabeth Pike stood in any manner indebted at the time of her decease, that they are requested to furnish to the said Executor's Solicitor the particulars of their respective claims, in order that the same may be examined, and if correct, discharged. By order of the Executor, GEO. PELL, Jun. his Solicitor. Welford, 2rth March, 1845. ------In the Affairs of Mr. THOMAS HUMPHREY, deceased. NOTICE hereby given, That all persons indebted to the late THOMAS HUMPHREY, formerly of Moulton, and since of Crick, in the county of Northampton, Yeoman, deceased, whether upon Mortgage or otherwise, are requested forthwith to pay to the undersigned Solicitor for his Executor, the amount of their respective debts, and that in default of doing so within one month from this date legal proceedings will be commenced against them for the recovery of the same without further notice. And Notice is also hereby given to all persons to whom the said Thomas Humphrey stood in any manner indebted at the time of his decease, that they are requetsed to furnish to the said Solicitor, the particulars of their respective claims, in order that the same may be examined, and if correct, discharged. By order of the Executor, GEO. PELL, Jun., his Solicitor. Welford, 27th March, 1845. 529. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 April 1845 MARRIED ...... Lately, at Crick Independent Chapel, by the Rev. T. Hall, Andrew Bennett to Ann Bishop. At the same chapel, Edward Cave, of Lilbourn, to Elizth. James. At the same chapel, on the 6th inst., Mr. John Dunkley to Miss Mary Dicey, both of Crick. 530. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 May 1845 DIED ...... May 21, at Crick, much respected and deeply lamented, Mr Clement Coney, maltster, aged 69 years. 531. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 June 1845 In consequence of an application from the Rev. W. H. Cottle, the Vicar Watford, the London and Birmingham Railway Company have kindly consented to allow the 5-1/2p.m. train from London to stop at Crick station whenever there is any passenger to get down. The train reaches Crick about half-past eight. 532. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 June 1845 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. CASTELL, On Tuesday the 1st of July, 1845, OLD HAY, MOWING GRASS, ELM TIMBER, and RYE GRASS, in Lots. Lot 1: A rick of prime old Hay, about nine tons, in one, two or more Lots, as may be agreed upon at the time of sale. Lot 2. Six Acres of Mowing Grass, with or without the aftermath, adjoining the old Lilbourne Way Lot 3. Old Furland, adjoining the last lot, and near the turnpike road from Crick to Hillmorton. Lot 4. Three acres of Mowing Grass, adjoining the road from Crick to Hillmorton.

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Lot 5. About One Acre of Mowing Grass, adjoining Lot 4, and six sacks of Rye Grass, in six Lots. The Auctioneer requests the company to meet him at the George Inn. Crick, and from thence to Sale in the several fields. Sale to commence at Four o'clock. For ready money. 533. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 August 1845 On Thursday 21st inst., the inhabitants of Crick, in this county, assembled on the lawn in front of the rectory-house of the Rev. C. L. Swainson, to partake of dinner and tea, provided by George Littledale, Esq.. on the occasion of his having attained the age of 21 years. Ample booths were erected for upwards of a thousand persons, who partook of abundance of roust beef, plum pudding, and nut-brown ale. After dinner, Non Nobis was sung by three amateurs belonging to the Crick choir, and the Queen and royal family having been drunk with three times three, the National Anthem was sung hv the company, standing. The Rev. C. L. Swainson then proposed the health of George Littledale Esq., with three times three, which was followed by the health of the rev. gentleman himself, with equal honors. "The Army and Navy" was followed by a duet by Messrs. Blaney and Haddon. We regret the afternoon was showery, which to certain extent marred the holiday. About eight in the evening the National Anthem was sung by the company, who then retired, highly gratified, to their respective homes. 534. Bradford Observer - Thursday 11 September 1845 FARES ON THE MIDLAND RAILWAY To the Editor of the Bradford Observer SiR.-Having recently travelled several hundred miles in different parts of the country, and in the course of my journeys gone upon several different lines of railway, I could not help noticing, and feeling much mortified too at the fact, that the fares upon the Yorkshire railways, and especially upon the Midland are very considerably higher than elsewhere. The second class fare from Derby to Leeds is 14s., for a distance of 73 miles. A greater distance on the London and Birmingham Railway (viz from Euston Square to Crick, 75 miles), is only 9s. 6d. On the Great Western Railway, the journey to Oxford, 63 miles may be accomplished for 9s. ; and if the passenger return the same day, only 3s. more. On the Norfolk Railway, passengers are carried the whole distance to London, viz. 125 miles for 16s. ; and if they return same day, only 8s. more. On all the lines where the fares are low, the trains were well filled with passengers, frequently crowded ; on our journey from Derby to Leeds, the greater part of the way there were only five persons in the whole three compartments of the carriage I rode in. No one holds in higher esteem than I do, the intelligence and business habits of the more active directors of the Midland Railway, but they seem to me, by keeping up the high fare system, to misplace the principles upon which a railway administration should be carried on— it is not the increase of traffic which begets low fares, but low fares which bring the increase of traffic; and which, let me add, as one interested in the pecuniary affairs of the Midland Company, gives a permanently higher value to the stock. I am, Sir, yours obediently, A SECOND CLASS TRAVELLER. Leeds, Sept. 3, 1845. 535. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 November 1845 Friday the 3d of October, T. O. Walker, Esq., son T.O. Walker, Surgeon, of Crick, in this county, and Student of Guy's Hospital, London, was, after a very severe and highly-approved examination, admitted a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 536. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 January 1846 The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury :— Mr. Thomas York, Brigstock Mr. John Allen, Geddington Mr. John Baines, Geddinglon Mr. Wm. Bottomley, Middleton Mr. Wm. Blott, Weekley Mr. Charles Bliss, Daventry Mr. Thomas Brett, Brigstock Mr. Thomas Bucknill, Crick Mr. Wm. Boston, Daventry Mr. Edwd. Castell, Daventry Mr. Wm. Cooper, Crick Mr. Wm. Dunkley, Daventry Mr. Wm. Edmonds, Daventry Mr. Wm. Elliott, Crick Mr. John Golby, Middleton Mr. Matthew Hall, Brigstock Mr. Amos Mace, Brigstock Mr. Edward Smith, Crick Mr. Richard Wilkins, Overthorpe. 537. Morning Post - Tuesday 21 April 1846 also London Daily News - Tuesday 21 April 1846 Coventry Herald - Friday 24 April 1846 Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 25 April 1846 Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 25 April 1846 Railway Accident. — An accident occurred on Saturday last, on the London and Birmingham Railway. At seven in the morning, the "government," or penny-a-mile train, left Euston-square, and, after waiting at the Roade station for nearly two hours, to permit four trains to pass, proceeded to Rugby, where it arrived at the usual time, and remained, with a view of permitting the mail train, leaving London at half-past ten, to pass along the line at half-past one. Time, however, rolled on, and not only did thirty-five minutes, the usual period of waiting, elapse, but one hour and a half, amidst the most anxious and gloomy anticipations, when the mail arrived. On the explanation being given, it appeared that on reaching Crick, seven miles and a half from Rugby, one of the tubes of the engine of the mail train having burst, the engine unexpectedly slipped off the rails, but was stopped in its progress by the engineer before any portion of the train had time to be displaced. This circumstance occasioned the delay, as a fresh engine had to be procured, and the damaged one had to be removed off the line. A general feeling of satisfaction prevailed amongst tbe numerous parties waiting at Rugby, not less than three hundred in number, on finding that no serious injury had been sustained, but at the same time much dissatisfaction was expressed with the arrangements of the directors of the railway company, which

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render penny-a-mile passengers the subjects of almost intolerable inconvenience, in having to wait, independent of casualties, for hours together at a station, while other trains pass them. At Leicester, , Nottingham, and Derby, hundreds of people were waiting the arrival of the trains, under the most painful expectations. The market people of Leicester, who usually travel to Loughborough, Syston, and villages around, by the government train, experienced no small inconvenience by the delay, and unfortunately amongst the multitude so many tales got afloat, that news of a sad disaster having taken place was spread in all directions, without means being at hand of giving a correct version of the circumstances. 538. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 July 1846 On Thursday the 2d instant, after rigid and lengthened examination, Mr. Thomas Osborne Walker, jun., surgeon, of Crick, this county, was admitted a Licentiate of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London. 539. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 October 1846 Fire at Crick.—On Wednesday morning last, about six o'clock, a fire broke out on some premises formerly used as a workhouse, but now made into four or five dwelling-houses. Two were burnt down, and much of the furniture was destroyed. Fortunately a good supply of water was at hand, and with the prompt assistance of the inhabitants the fire was prevented from spreading further. It appears that the cause the fire is follows—The wife went down stairs to light a fire in the lower room, leaving two small children in the upper one, and carelessly leaving some lucifer matches in the room, one of the children took them, and set fire to some straw under or near the bed, and the room was on fire instantly. The children were fortunately saved. 540. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 October 1846 Charles George vvas convicted of stealing a hay knife, the property of L. Cowell, of Ashby St. Ledgers, and sentenced to Six Months' Hard Labour: convicted also of Stealing a hatchet, the property of R. Tail, Crick, and sentenced to Six Months Hard Labour: but acquitted on indictment for stealing a bill-hook, property of Thomas Hancock. 541. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 November 1846 Green Peas Extraordinary.—There now growing in a garden at Crick the third crop of green peas from one sort of seed, the early frame. If the season continue mild, the third crop will be fit to get in a few weeks. The first crop was sown in March, the second in June, and the third on August 3lst. The crop was sown each time as got for use. 542. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 December 1846 Died: .... On the 16th instant, of the typhus fever, at Crick, Mr. John Dunkley, in the 33d year of his age. 543. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 June 1847 On Sunday last, after a long and severe illness Thomas Jakeman Wills, gent., of Crick, in this county, aged 63. 544. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 July 1847 Crick. —William Hickman was found guilty of stealing a lamb, the property of Joseph Mawby, and was sentenced to Twelve Months' Imprisonment to Hard Labor. 545. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 August 1847 Consecrations. —On Wednesday last the Lord consecrated a piece of ground as an additional cemetery or burial ground for the parish of Ravensthorpe, in this county, to added to the church- yard there ; and on the following day his Lordship also consecrated a piece of ground adjoining the church-yard of Crick for a similar purpose ; when his Lordship also held confirmation for the children of that and the adjoining parishes. 546. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 March 1848 Remarkable Birth —On the evening of Wednesday the 15th instant, the wife of William Pehody, labourer, of Yelvertoft, in this county, in the sixth month of her pregnancy, brought forth a dead male child, and the following Friday was delivered, by Mr. T. O. Walker, jun., surgeon, of Crick, of two other infants, both of whom (a male and female) are since dead. The mother is doing well. 547. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 June 1848 Henry Norris, aged 25, Stephen Cave aged 17, James Haynes. aged 19, William Baseley, aged 20, and Thomas Gilbert aged 20, committed for refusing to find sureties to keep the peace towards John Addy, pohce-constable, of Crick. ------Cricket.A friendly game of cricket was played on Wednesday afternoon between six gentlemen of Crick and six of Kilsby, the Crick going in first. Mr. Cowley, jun., of Kilsby Lodge, succeeded taking three wickets in one over, each bowl being at the bails. Some fair batting then took place, but the round bowling telling, the wickets were lowered for four runs. The Kilsby then took the bat, and after some good play (one gentleman scoring 29) the wickets were down for 67. The Crick

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taking their second innings, were put out for 17, being beat by an innings and 46 runs. The afternoon being pleasant, a great number of visitors were present. 548. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 July 1848 Donkey Stealing at Long Buckby. William Worley Groom, aged 16, was indicted for stealing an ass, value 10s., the property of Joseph Mawby of Long Buckby. Sir Eardlev Wilmot stated the particulars of the case and called the prosecutor, who alleged that he is a dealer in rags an bones, residing at Crick. On Wednesday, June 28th, he turned out a she-ass on the Crick road, about seven miles from Buckby lodge, where on the following Sunday he found the ass in the stable of the priaoner's father. The father keeps a public house, and his son, the prisoner, rents the stable. John Thompson (a boy). I am a labourer living at Long Buckby locks, and saw the prisoner in that neighbourhood with an ass on the 29th of June. He wanted to know whether witness would take the donkey to Buckby for him, which witness would not. Thomas Kenning, another boy, met the prisoner on the 29th of June, and took the donkey about a mile, at the prisoner's request. Henry Allen.-Saw a donkey in Mr. Bunting's field on July 29th. Mr. Bunting told witness to take the donkey out of the field over the lock. Just as he turned the donkey over the bridge the prisoner appeared. The donkey's legs were tied when witness first saw it in the field, which was about seven in the morning. John Tomkins, a policeman who took the prisoner into custody, stated that he said he bought the donkey on the Buckby road. Robert Harmer remembers the boy's, absence from home, and when he returned saw an ass in the stable. The boys Kenning and Thompson being recalled, alleged that the risonermore than once said that Allen (one of the witnesses) had urged him to steal the donkey, and then the money it produced should be divided between them. Mr Mawdesley addressed the jury on the prisoner's behalf, his Lordshp then summed up the evidence, and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty. Sentence - Two Months' Hard Labour. 549. London Standard - Wednesday 16 August 1848 LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAIL WAY. THE DISPUTE WITH THE ENGINE-DRIVERS AND FIREMEN The adjourned meeting of the enginemen aud firemen who left the service of the London and North-Western Company on Saturday, was held last night at the Railway Tavern, Hampstead-road, for the purpose of receiving the report of the deputation appointed to wait upon Mr. Osborne, the member for Middlesex, the members for Marylebone, and Mr. Hume, and for replying to tbe statement made in the House of Commons on Monday by Mr. Glyn, the chairman of the company...... Mr. Marchall then proceeded to read a number of statements relative to the working of the line, as follows :— On Monday morning the 1.45 Birmingham goods train, on arriving at Crick, had some cattle-trucks attached to it, but on starting they broke loose four times, owing to the driver starting too quick. Having made all right they again proceeded to Weedon, where the trucks again broke away. They then went on to Wolverton, and thence towards Tring. On arriving in the Tring cutting the Birmingham train came up to the 2.20 Rugby coal-train, the engine of which had broken down, and in order to shove it into the station the engine had to be detached from the Birmingham train, which was left in the cutting until the engine could return from Tring. ln the meantime the Northampton passenger- train came up, and was delayed upwards of an hour. Mr. Glyn came to London from Berkhampstead in this train. The goods-train, which ought to have arrived at 9 a.m., arrived at 1.15 p.m. On Monday night the third-class carriages were left on the Camden incline, as usual, to be ready for the next day, with a red signal lamp attached, to prevent any carriages running into them. The pilot-engine that went to shunt the 8.45 mail-train took no notice of the signal on the third-class carriages, but ran into them, and removed the scotches, upon which the carriages ran down the incline by their own gravity, and blocked the York mail in a siding, by which it was delayed three-quarters of an hour in starting. Yesterday (Tuesday) the 6 a.m. goods train from Rugby got short of water between that place and Wolverton, and burned the engine. Cold water was then put into the engine, which caused the tubes to burst. This train ought to have arrived at Camden at 11.30 a m., but in consequence of the accident to the engine it did not arrive till 9 hours after that time. A variety of other statements were also read, to the effect that several other trains were from 25 minutes to an hour and a half behind time, and that several engines had beeu burned during the last two days. 550. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 November 1848 November 19, at Crick, of typhus fever, deeply lamented all who knew her, Ann, relict of Mr. Wm. West, farmer grazier, late of Cranoe, Leicestershire. 551. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 December 1848 November 23d, the Rev. J. C. Bicknell. in his eightieth year, formerly Minister of the Independent Chapel, Welford, Northamptonshire, and subsequently at Crick, in the same county, where, he died, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 552. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 February 1849 On Tuesday the 13th instant, at Crick, Mr. Thomas Wedding, after a few hours' illness, deeply lamented by his family and friends.

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553. Coventry Herald - Friday 23 February 1849 CRlCK.—Sudden Death.—On Tuesday last, Mr. Wedding, landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Crick, and who also carries on a somewhat extensive trade as a butcher, complained of illness, after which went up stairs to lie down ; he had not been long gone before Mrs. Wedding went see how her husband was, and found him extended on the bed quite dead. The deceased was well known at Daventry, Rugby, &c., and was highly respected, and the intelligence of his untimely death caused quite a sensation amongst the farmers and dealers in Rugby market Tuesday. We understand he has left a widow and three young children to lament his loss. 554. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 March 1849 Sudden Death.—On Monday last an inquisition was held Crick, in this county, before P. E. Hicks, Esq., on view of the body of Ann Gee, single woman, aged 67 years, who lived alone. appeared that deceased was last seen alive on Saturday afternoon, when she went to the baker's; and that, on Sunday morning, neighbour, going in to take her some milk, found the door unfastened, and the poor woman lying dead on the ground. She had not been to bed, and must, therefore, have died on the Saturday evening. The jury returned verdict of " Died by the Visitation of God." 555. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 April 1849 On the 20th inst.. at Crick, on view of the body Elizabeth Beale, a child about four years old, the daughter of a labourer. It appeared that on the 18th the mother went to the baker's, leaving deceased in the house with a younger child, and was absent about half an hour. On her return she found the poor child in the house literally burnt to death—the younger one crying near the body of its sister. The absence of the mother so long at the baker's was caused by her waiting for some cakes for her children, to whom, it appeared, she was most fond and affectionate. Verdict—Accident. 556. Coventry Herald - Friday 03 August 1849 also London Standard - Saturday 04 August 1849 Morning Post - Saturday 04 August 1849, etc etc The Electric telegraph.— The wires belonging to the Commercial Telegraph Company on the London and North Western Railway were twisted together in the night of Tuesday, or early ia the morning of Wednesday kit, between Weedon and Crick. The parties guilty of this act are, by a clause in the act granted to the company, liable to be transported for seven years 557. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 August 1849 Sudden Death at Crick.—On Monday last an inquest was held Crick, before P. E. Hicks, Esq., on the body of Jane Mills. Deceased was a housekeeper to Mr. Masters of that place, and on Friday evening had supped with the family as usual, and apparently in perfect health. An arrangement had been almost entered into for the nephew of Mr. Masters to drive his niece and deceased over to attend the opening of Braunston Church. Deceased went up to bed as usual, accompanied by Mr. Masters's niece, who slept in the same room. As she was stooping to unfasten part of her dress she fell backwards, as the niece thought, in a faint. The alarm being given, the uncle endeavoured to rally her with cold water, and sent at the same time for Mr. Whateley, the surgeon. Before, however, that gentleman arrived, deceased had breathed her last. The medical evidence was to the effect that death was occasioned by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain, and a verdict accordingly was returned. 558. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 November 1849 William Hall, charged with forging a cheque on a banker, with intent to defraud Thomas Edmunds, of Crick. 559. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 January 1850 Liverpool, Feb. 21, Gentlemen,-Mr. E. Syer, No. 3, Silitoe's-terracc, Upper Stanhope-street, Liverpool,has purchased two is. ljd. boxes of Jephson » Wafers from me, and he has called upon me this morning, to say that his wife and father-in- law have both been completely cured of very violent coughs taking them; and he wishes me to make it known to you in order that others similarly affected may avail themselves of so excellent a remedy.—l am, Gentlemen, yours truly. John H.Talbot, 9, St. James s-street. CAUTION '—In addition to each Wafer being stamped Jephscw,* and for the purpose of further protecting the Public imitations, the word Jephson" appears in black ink on the government stamp, without which none are genuine. AGENT FOR NORTHAMPTON—HARRIS. Chemist, Gold-street. Bedford—Timaeus, Bedford Times Office. Sergeant, Chemist. Oundle—Turner, Chemist. Crick—Dicey, Grocer. Daventry—Castell, Chemist. 560. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 February 1850 TO JOURNEYMEN BAKERS, an active Young Man, of good principles, to assist in BAKING. None need apply but those thoroughly acquainted with the above business. Apply to Mr. G. Orton, Baker, Crick. 561. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 March 1850 William Hall, aged 15, charged with having, at Crick, feloniously forged and put off an order for the payment of money, with intent to defraud Thomas Edmunds.

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562. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 March 1850 William Hall, aged 15, pleaded guilty of having, at Crick, feloniously forged and put off an order for the payment of money, with intent to defraud Thomas Edmunds. One Year's Imprisonment. 563. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1850 WANTED, a respectable Youth, fifteen or sixteen years of age, as an APPRENTICE to the DRAPFRY and GROCERY BUSINESSES. A moderate premium only will be required. Apply to Mr. E. Whitmell, Draper, &c, Crick. 564. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 April 1850 The return of the guardians has been made, and the old ones for Rugby have been re-elected. Mr. Wratislaw has been returned for Crick, having, we understand, been expressly solicited to place himself in that position. 565. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 April 1850 In consequence of error in entering Mr. Wratislaw as owner and occupier, instead of rate-payer, the good Deople of Crick have lost him as their guardian of the poor. 566. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 June 1850 Votes for the Southern Division of Northamptonshire. CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL those TWO convenient and well-built COTTAGES, with good gardens, and trees full bearing, and other conveniences attached, situate near the King's Style Lane, in Crick, and now in the occupation of William Beale and John Smith, as yearly tenants. These Cottages will be sold to pay good interest, and will give three good Votes for tbe Division. To treat for the same, apply to Mr. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, June 5th, 1850. 567. Stamford Mercury - Friday 5 July 1850 CLASSICAL and COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK, Northamptonshire, CONDUCTED by Mr. THOMAS ISLIP. MR. ISLIP begs to inform his friends and the public that he has secured the co-operation of his Father, (the Rev. T. Islip, late of Stamford,) and hopes by this arrangement greatly to promote the welfare of his Pupils.—Reference permitted, amongst others, to Revs. S. Ransom, Classical Tutor of Hackney College; T. Toller, Kettering ; H. Toller, Market Harborough; T. E. Prust, Northampton : and to Parents whose Children have been educated by Mr. I. at Stamford. Terms known on application. 568. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 13 July 1850 Crick, Northamptonshire. A gentleman named Foster, residing in this village, committed suicide by taking a quantity of vitroil last Sunday morning. He had previously attempted to destroy his wife by striking at her head with a cleaver, but she evaded the blow, though but narrowly, as it broke a comb which fastened ber hair. The unfortunate gentleman afterwards cut his throat, but not fatally. He lingered in great agony until Monday morning, when death put a period to his sufferings. The event has cast a melancholy gloom over the village as the deceased was highly respected, and the principal supporter of the Dissenting interest here. The death of an only daughter some months since, it is supposed, brought on the state of mind which led to the commission of the rash and tragic act. 569. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 July 1850 Shocking Suicide.—An inquisition was taken Tuesday last at Crick, before P. E. Hicks, Esq., on view of the. body of Mr. John Foster, farmer, who destroyed himself under peculiarly afflicting circumstances. It appeared that deceased, who was 60 years of age, had for the last ten days been at intervals in a low, desponding state of mind, fancying that his friends had conspired against him to place him in confinement—that all the world was watching him, and the children frightened at him. During these paroxysms, which increased every time, he would use the most violent language towards his family, threatening to slay all of them, but after they were over he would express his sorrow for what he had said. A few days ago he returned home later to dinner than usual, stating that he had been walking by the side of the canal, and thought he must have thrown himself in, but expressed his gratitude for being preserved from so doing. On Sunday morning last his breakfast was taken to him in bed as usual by his niece which he ate very rapidly. He then dressed himself, went down stairs, and put on his boots, and going through the back kitchen, took a bottle from the window containing oil of vitriol, and swallowed a great quantity of its contents before the bottle could be taken from him. He then went to the larder, and, taking a knife from the box, inflicted two slight wounds in his throat before that weapon could be secured. He now got a cleaver, but with the assistance of Mrs. Dunkley, neighbour, who was called in, his wife and niece succeeded wresting that also from him, although he was brandishing it at the time before them. He then went into the back place, got a hammer, and struck at his niece. At this moment Mrs. Foster and deceased by some means fell to the ground, the latter quite exhausted, where he remained until the arrival of further assistance, when he was set in a chair, and eventually taken to bed. Medical assistance was immediately sent for, but he lingered only until eleven o'clock the following morning, when he expired from the effects of the vitriol. The jury returned a verdict of "Temporary Insanity."

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570. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 August 1850 In the affairs of of Mr. JOHN FOSTER, deceased. ALL persons having any claim against the estate and effects of the late Mr. JOHN FOSTER, of Crick, in the county of Northampton, are requested to deliver an account thereof, in writing Mr. Thomas Islip, of Crick aforesaid, one of the executors of the said deceased, to be examined, and if found correct discharged. And all persons who stood indebted to the said deceased at the time of his death, are requested to discharge their debts to the said executor without delay. By order of the Executors, THOMAS ISLIP, WILLIAM BAND, near Daventry. Crick, Aug 13th, 1850. 571. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 September 1850 CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK, Northamptonshire. MR. ISLIP begs to inform his friends that the ensuing Quarter will Commence on Monday, October 7th. References permitted, amongst others, to the Rev. E. Prust, Northampton ; and Rev. W. Todman, Yardley Hastings. 572. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 October 1850 TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. AN OMNIBUS, good HORSE, Harness, &c, with a good Business, in full trade, from Yelvertoft, Daventry, Lutterworth, and Northampton, every week. May be entered upon immediately. Apply to Mr. William Bradshaw, Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Crick, Daventry. 573. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 October 1850 Northampton & Dunchurch Turnpike Road. Notice is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike road leading from a Public house, known by the sign of the Cock in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston in the County of Northampton, called or known by several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby; Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or St. James End Gate, WILL BE LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn in West Haddon, in the County of Northtampton, on Friday the first day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed by the Act passed in the third year of the reign of his Majesty George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads, which Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following namely: Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £197 ; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £141; and the Duston or End Gate at the sum of £291. The above-mentioned Tolls will be Let for one year, to commence at twelve o'clock at noon on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or Parcels, and in several lots, and under such altered conditions with Regard to tickets taken to free certain of the Gates, and otherwise, as may be agreed upon at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year will, in the same manner, be put up at such sums as they respectively produced the last year, but if let separately or in different Parcels or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sums as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the Lesser, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease or respective leases of the Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, Sept. 25th, 1850. 574. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 November 1850 I, the undersigned William Bradshaw. of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Victualler and Farmer, do hereby give notice that I will not be answerable for any debts which my wife, Rebecca Bradshaw, may contract after this date. Witness my hand, this Sixth day of Novermber 1850. WILLIAM BRADSHAW. 575. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 November 1850 CRICK STATION COAL WHARF. MOIRA, LEICESTER, AND DERBYSHIRE COAL. S.T. HOWARD begs to return his sincere thanks to his kind friends and the public in general for the support he has received since his commencement at Crick Station Wharf, and, in soliciting a continuance of their favours, respectfully announces that he has constantly on hand a supply from the above-named celebrated Collieries at moderate prices. N.B. Maltster's Coke and Smith's Coal and Coke supplied. 576. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 November 1850 CRICK WHARF BRICK-KILNS. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By Mr. NICHOLS, On Thursday the 5th of December, 1850, THE entire valuable STOCK-IN-TRADE, late the property of Mr J. FOSTER, deceased ; comprising nearly 70.000 well- burnt/ building bricks, several thousand floor bricks, hexagon and other quarries, several lots of plinth and coping bricks, 600 ridge tiles, 30,000 of pipe and common draining tiles, of various dimensions ; a few lots of very stout, large turf tiles for gateways, &c. ; also several hundred pairs of commonsized turf ditto, several thousand black swelled bricks (adapted for foundation work), paving. &c. ; patent tile machine, seven wheelbarrows, cover boards and deal planks, brick and

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other moulds and mould boards, and a general assortment of other implements; also 12 cast-iron heavy kiln doors and frames. N.B. Tbe above-named Bricks, &c, &c, are exceedingly well burnt and of first-rate quality, and will be sold without reserve. Sale to commence at Ten o'clock. 577. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 February 1851 On Monday the 10th instant, Mary, the eldest and beloved chld of Mr. James Elliott, Post-office, Crick, Northamptonsihire, aged four years. 578. Leicester Journal - Friday 04 April 1851 TO AGRICULTURISTS, FARMERS, AND CATTLE SALESMEN. CONVEYANCE OF LIVE STOCK FROM THE MIDLAND COUNTIES TO LONDON, &c. THE GRAND JUNCTION CANAL COMPANY, being about lo add to their general Carrying Business the conveyance of cattle to London, are prepared lo Convey Fat and Stock Sheep, Lambs, Swine, and Calves from the Wharves and loading-places on Ihe Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Grand Union Canals, to London or the neighbourhood. The Stock will he taken on board the Canal boats al any canal wharves, and at points corresponding to the Silehy, Syston, Leicester, and Wigston stations of the Midland Railway ; or at the canal wharves between Wigston and Foxto on the Old Union Canal, or between Foxton, Crick, and Buckby on the Grand Union Canal, or at any point most convenient, to Market Harborough or Welford. The Grand Junction Cana! Company guarantee the safe delivery of Cattle thus conveyed, charges for conveyance far under the cost of driving lean or stock Cattle by Ihe road, while the time occupied by the Canal journey will under a third of that necessary for driving. The Grand Junction Canal Company are further preparing to undertake the conveyance of Fat and Stock Beasts, Oxen, and Horses; but until the conpletion of numerous and suitable boats, to give ample accommodation to the public, Ihey delay Ihe publication of charges. They are, however, prepared to enter into arrangements with Graziers or Cattle Salesmen for the conveyance of Sheep, Lambs, Calves, and Swine to London, at times suited for the Smithfield markets of Monday or Friday, or on such day as may agreed upon. Although the conveyance of Cattle by Canal has not yet been introduced into England, it has for very many years been most successfully practiced in Ireland, and the fat Cattle brought by Canal to the Dublin market are greatly preferred by Ihe butchers to those brought by rail. The Cattle brought by rail are heated and inflamed, and require to be kept for some time before slaughtering—even then the meat is not so good, nor is it found to keep so well as that of cattle brought by Canal. Agriculturists or Graziers sending cattle by canal to London, will have the option of obtaining, as back cargo, manures of every description, natural or artificial, rape cake, or other farming articles from Loudon, if offered in full cargoes, or in quantities less than five tons, at very low freights. The delivery of Canal-carried Cattle in London can made as may be most convenient to the owners, either at Camden Town, City Basin, City-road, or any point on the Regent's Canal. Particulars may had of the Company's General Manager, at the Wharves, City-road Basin London, or of their various Agents on the line of Canals. City-road Basin, London, March 29th, 579. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 April 1851 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. DESIRABLE INVESTMENT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION by Mr. SAMUEL PAYN, At the Red Lion Inn, at Crick, in the county of Northampton, on Thursday the 1st day of May, 1851, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, by order of the Assignees of Mr. William Judkins Dunkley, Bankrupt, THE LIFE INTEREST of Mr. DUNKLEY, now 47 years of age. in the following Freehold ESTATES: Lot 1. A capital MESSUAGE, barn, stable, cowhouse, and other out-buildings, yard, and profitable garden, and orchard, situate at CRICK aforesaid, now in the occupation of Mrs. Elizabeth Iliff, as yearly tenant, at the rent of £13 per annum, subject to 7s. land-tax. Lot 2. TWO Freehold COTTAGES, with out-buildings and gardens, also situate at CRICK aforesaid, in the occupations of James Voss and Samuel Sharman, at the rent of £3 per annum each. Lot 3. FOUR FIELDS, two arable, and the others pasture, of first-rate LAND, in a high state of cultivation, also situate at CRICK aforesaid, containing 32a. 2r. 36p., now in the occupation of Mr. Stephen Whitmill, as yearly tenant, the land tax upon which is redeemed. Lot 4. FIVE other CLOSES or inclosed Grounds of firstrate feeding land, also situate at CRICK aforesaid, containing 25a. Or. 37p., now also in the occupation of Mr. Whitmill, subject to land-tax of £1. 16s. per annum, and which two last lots are rented by him at £103 per annum. Mr. Dunkley's life is insurable. Notice has been given to the several tenants to quit at Michaelmas next, when the actual possession of the respective lots will be delivered to tbe purchasers. For particulars, apply to the offices of Messrs. Gery & Son, or Mr. Burton, at Daventry. 580. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 May 1851 At Crick on the 23d instant, aged 28 years, deeply lamented by her relatives and friends, Mary Clarke Whitmell, eldest daughter of the late Mr William Whitmell.

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581. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 June 1851 TO LET, And may be entered upon immediately, A HOUSE and BAKEHOUSE, pleasantly situate in the centre of the large and populous village of CRICK, with convenient outbuildings and large garden. Also, TWO ACRES of excellent GRASS LAND adjoining, may be had at Lady-day next, if required. Apply to Mr. E. Whitmell, Draper, &c, Crick. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 582. Leicester Journal - Friday 27 June 1851 THE MEET OF THE PYTCHLEY HOUNDS AT CRICK VILLAGE, PAINTED by MESSRS. WILLIAM AND HENRY BARRAUD. THE Original Picture now on View. Also, a series of Original Hunting Pictures from the easel of Mr. F.J. Hebbing, sen. THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. THE START FOR THE DERBY, THE STABLE SCENES, THE BRITISH STUD; And a Collection of Coaching Pictures by C. C. Hendehson. Esq. ON VIEW at Messrs. Fores's Repository Works of Art 41, Piccadilly, corner of Sackville-street. 583. Stamford Mercury - Friday 27 June 1851 Married: On Tuesday last, at the Baptist chapel, -road, Oakham, (by the Rev. J. Jenkinson,) Mr. Thomas Islip, of Crick Cottage, Northamptonshire, to Miss M. Barlow, grand-daughter of the late Mr. Edw. Beaver, of Oakham. Grantham. 584. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 July 1851 CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK, Northamptonshire, Conducted by Mr. THOMAS ISLIP. MR. ISLIP begs to inform his friends and the public that he has secured the co-operation of his Father (the Rev. T. Islip. late of Stamford), and hopes by this arrangement greatly to promote the welfare of his pupils. The course of study embraces, addition to the usual branches of a commercial education, instruction in the Latin. Greek and French languages, mathematics, the elements of natural science, the practice of vocal music, and the communication of such popular knowledge as is calculated to fit the pupils for future usefulness. The above course is subject to any modifications necessitated by circumstances, such as the age and capacity of the pupil, the period of his continuance in the School, or any peculiarity in his future prospects; but is carried out fully in every practicable instance. The situation is pleasant and healthy, the premises adapted expressly for scholastic purposes, and every effort is made to promote the domestic comfort and moral improvement of the pupils. . Mr. I. wishes to draw the attention of parents to the facts that 'here are no extras connected with his system, and that he furnishes his pupils (at his own expense) with all books necessary for the prosecution their studies. Thus no additional charge operates against the attainment of a liberal education, and the terms are found in reality more moderate than those of many Schools apparently lower. Terms. For Yearly Boarders, entering the School under eleven years of age, 25 Guineas per Annum during the whole period of their continuance. Above eleven at the time of entrance, 30 Guineas per Annum. Daily Pupils, Six Pounds per Annum. The School re-opens on Wednesday. July 30th. References permitted amongst others to Revds. S. Hansom, Classical Tutor of Hackney College; T. Toller, Kettering ; H. Toller, Market Harborough ; W. Todman, Yardley Hastings; and to parents whose children have been educated by Mr. Islip at Stamford and Crick. 585. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 July 1851 VALUABLE FREEHOLD & TITHE-FREE LAND In the/Parishes of WATFORD and CRICK. TO SOLD BY AUCTION, / Mr. JOHN DURHAM, On Thursday the 7th day of August, 1851, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, under such conditions as will be then produced, and in the following lots, Lot 1. ALL those TWO Freehold and Tithe-free MEADOWS of first-rate quality, situate in the hamlet of Silsworth, in the parish of Watford, called respectively "Footway Meadow", containing 5a. 5r. 29p., and "Hovel Meadow," containing 4a. 1r. 35p. (with the hovel standing thereon), which are now in the occupation of Mr. E.Y. Abbey. Lot 2. All those THREE Freehold and Tithe-free MEADOWS of excellent quality, situate in the hamlet of Silsworth aforesaid, called respectively "Over Meadow," containing 9a. 1r. 38p., "First Highway Meadow," containing 8a. 0r. 30p. (with the hovel standing thereon), and "Second Highway Meadow", containing 3a. 2r. 26p., which are now in the occupation of John Watts, John Walton, and the said E.Y. Abbey. The above meadows adjoin the brook which divides the hamlet of Silsworth from the parish of West Haddon, and also adjoin the land of Earl Spencer, William Lovell, Esq., William Lovett, Esq., and Isaac Lovell, Esq. The parochial payments in Silsworth are particularly low. Lot 3. All those THREE Freehold and Tithe-free CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, with barn, stable, and foddering hovel standing thereon, situate in the parish of Crick, called respectively "The Far Close" and "The Near Close," containing together 8a. 2r. 17p., and " The Barn Close," containing 9a. 1r. 14p., and now in the occupation of Thomas Perkins. This land, which is of good quality, lies most conveniently for occupation as the turnpike-road from Northampton to Dunchurch runs through it. It also adjoins the land of Earl Spencer. The parochial payments are moderate. For further particulars, apply to Mr. E. Y. Abbey, of Long Buckby, the proprietor; to Mr. Sommersby Edwards, Solicitor, Long Buckby; or to the Auctioneer, Stony Stratford. Long Buckby , 24th. July, 1851.

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586. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 October 1851 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS of the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public house, known by the sign The Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton. in the County of Warwick, and thence to Saint James's End, in the parish of Duston, in the County Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate with Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate. Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET by AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the seventh of November next, between the hours of eleven and three o'clock, in the manner directed by the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads, which Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely) :— Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot at the sum of £198; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £101; and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £251. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at twelve o'clock noon on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots in the last year, will, if let again in the same manner, be put up at such sums as they respectively produced in the last year, but if let separately or in different parcels in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sums the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands the Treasurer one month's rent advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the lessee, will give security for the due payment the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the. lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the. said Road. Northampton, September 29th, 587. Stamford Mercury - Friday 10 October 1851 WANTED immediately, in a young Gentlemen's Boarding-school, a respectable and industrious young Person, of good manners, to take Charge of the Linen, and assist in the Domestic Arrangements. She would be treated as one of the family.— Apply (stating age, qualifications, references, and salary) to Mr. Thos. Islip, Crick, Daventry, Northamptonshire. 588. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 January 1852 CRICK. Northamptonshire. GENTEEL & MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FOUR-WHEEL CARRIAGE, HANDSOME GREY PONY, PIANOFORTE, Handsome set of Tea Trays, nearly new. and other Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By C. P. BLISS, on Tuesday the 27th day of January, 1852, on the premises in the occupation Mr. T. Islip. Sen., who is changing his residence; CONSISTING of one set of mahogany hair-seated chairs. six and two arm ; one set of Spanish ditto, mahogany telescope dining tables, mahogany portable water closet, bidet, wash-hand stands, dressing tables, bedsteads, antique chest of drawers, tea urn, fenders, plate-warmer, washing tubs, books, and numerous other articles. Also, double-bodied four-wheel carriage, good condition; handsome grey pony, under duty ; six couple of fowls, and an excellent double- barrelled gun. Sale to commence at One o'clock. 589. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 January 1852 SALE POSTPONED. CRICK. - GENTEEL, MODERN, AND USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FOUR-WHEEL CARRIAGE, AMERICAN CART. MILKING COW, SIX IN-LAMB EWES, HANDSOME GREY PONY, UNDER DUTY, Double-barrelled Gun, Cashmere Goat, and other Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. By C. P. BLISS, on Tuesday the 3d of February, 1852, on the premises of Mr. T. Islip, Sen., who is changing his residence, CONSISTING of a pair of very handsome French polish cheffoniers, beautifully grained, 4ft. 9in. by 3ft.; American rocking chair, mahogany hair-stuffed sofa, with loose cushion and bolsters ; mahogany sofa table, two mahogany telescope dining tables, mahogany side-board, six mahogany hair-seated chairs, one set of Spanish ditto, six and two arm bedroom chairs, pianoforte, French bedsteads, with crimson, moreen, and chintz furniture; tent ditto, with chintz furniture, and stump bedsteads ; mahogany night commode, mahogany portable water closet, oak chest of drawers, handsome cornice pole, brass and other fenders, fire irons, ash-pans, pair of Britannia metal candlesticks, clothes press, two stove grates, one oven grate, complete; bedroom ditto, two sidesaddles, set ot handsome tea trays, bidet, large oak chest, washhand-stands and dressing-tables, butler's tray and stand, large copper boiler, mahogany stand, and numerous other useful articles. The whole of the furniture is in first-rate condition, having been recently purchased, and will be sold without reserve. Sale to commence punctually at Eleven o'clock. The furniture may be viewed on Monday the 2d instant, from Ten till Four o'clock, on application to Mr. T. Islip, Jun., Crick Academy. 590. Nottinghamshire Guardian - Thursday 11 March 1852 THE PYTCHLEY HUNT.-The ENGRAVING from the large PICTURE of the CRICK MEET, by Messrs. William and Henry Barraud, is now completed, and Impressions will be forwarded on the receipt of a Post Office Order, addretsed to Mr. H. Barraud, 79, Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London, and payable in Oxford Street. Page 93 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Prints . . . . £ 3 - 3 s . Proofs . . . . £6 - 6s. Agent for Nottingham : Mr. Thos. Forman, Guardian Office, Long Row. 591. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 20 March 1852 Burbidge v. Hales. Claim, £1. 15s. Defendant is a "-butcher" living at Crick. In answer to the Court, he said he was not a butcher, but "picked up a few dead things that lay about the road." He had no money; had plenty of "grub" at home, and could "get strap" for a pint or two to help him along the road. Plaintiff said that defendant's wife was below, and said she could pay £1.15s. forthwith and the remainder within one month. 592. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 March 1852 CRICK. NEAT AND USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DAIRY AND BREWING UTENSILS, And a few Lots of FARMING IMPLEMENTS, TO be SOLD BY AUCTION, By C. P. BLISS, On Monday the 29th day of March, 1852, on the premises late in the occupation of Mrs. Wm. lliff, COMPRISING four-post and tent bedsteads and furniture, two counterpanes, dressing table, set of oak drawers, oak chests and napkin horses, nine bed-room chairs, excellent mahogany dining table, stained imitation rosewood hair-seated sofa, mahogany card table, mahogany and oak dining, square, round, and oval tables, Windsor and other chairs, capital 30-hour clock in case, oak clock case, window curtains, crockery and earthenware, capital tin meat hastener, tin covers, brass kettles, &c., milk churn, in good condition, butter kiver and boards, milk pans, two milk leads, three cream tins, briggs, yoke, cheese press and boards, scales and weights, steelyards, iron stool, hogshead and half-hogshead barrels, tubs and tuns, wooden and glass bottles, quantity of potatoes, flower pots and plants, &c.; set of gig harness, saddle and bridle, set of traces, gig jack, chaff box, capital oak and lead horse trough, plough, pair of large and small harrows, winnowing fan, pig and sheep troughs, scythe, forks, &c, hen-pen, and various other effects. Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock precisely. 593. Stamford Mercury - Friday 25 June 1852 Caistor -- Mr Hedges again! --This audacious individual addressed two letters on the 11th inst. to two of his Caistor creditors, in which he requested them and two or three others to send their accounts to his address at the Post-office, Crick, near Northampton, and promised to discharge them by a post-office order, as he should not return to Caistor in consequence of the "ill usage he received" from certain parties with whom he had business transactions. The letters do not indicate Mr. H.s whereabouts, except by the LOndon postmark on the exterior. The accounts were duly forwarded, but the money-order has not arrived. 594. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 September 1852 Unsound Meat.— Richard Hales, butcber.of Crick, was charged with having unsound meat for sale in the market on Saturday night. Police-constable Smith said he found part a calf, it could not be called veal, although it was dressed like it, and part of a fore-quarter of a horse or a cow lying on an oil cloth on the ground. A butcher, named Cattell, said the meat was brought out after ten o'clock. The veal was apparently part of a calf that had come dead into the world, and the other flesh might either be horse or cow. Another butcher, named Fox, said he saw some flesh similar it on Hales's stall about an hour previous. Hales was cutting it up. It was utterly unfit for food. It was diseased meat. Hales in his defence denied that he had exposed it for sale - he had brought it there for customer named Clarke who kept dogs. The plea, however, was cut from under him by a working man named Benjamin Jeffs, who bought a piece of the meat, about 8 or 10lbs. for 1s. When he took it home, his wife told him it was not good, and next morning it was found to be so bad he was compelled bury it. The magistrates said it was most abominable case ; had the meat been cooked and eaten, there was no calculating the mischief it might have occasioned. As this was the first offence they should fine him 40s. only, and costs 18s.; but if a second case should come before them, they should inflict the full penalty of £20. 595. Stamford Mercury - Friday 10 September 1852 Rd. Hales, butcher, of Crick, was fined 40s. and costs by the Northampton Magistrates, last week, for exposing meat for sale which was unfit for human food. The Bench told the defendant that if similar charge was preferred against him they should impose the full penalty of £20. 596. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 October 1852 MOST VALUABLE LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK. CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. ESSEX. On Friday the 15th day of October instant, at the Shepherd's Cottage, on the premises, the property of Count Wratislaw, who has let the Farm to Mr. Perridge, COMPRISING a powerful grey draught Horse, 7 years old. Ditto black ditto ditto 7 Ditto roan ditto 6 ditto Ditto brown ditto 5 ditto Ditto grey ditto 4 ditto Excellent grey nag Horse, perfectly quiet. 10 large fat South Welsh Bullocks, 4 home-bred ditto, 68 fat and store Shearhogs, 26 ditto ditto Theaves. The Implements comprise—Narrow-wheel waggon, carts, tackle, turnip-cutting machines, dash churn, sheep and cow cribs, ploughs, harrows, scuffles, land roll, ladders, and all usual farming implements, catalogues of which may be obtained from the Auctioneer, who confidently recommends the horses to farmers and dealers, as they are in good condition, and well calculated for drays or other heavy work. The beast and part of the sheep are fat and fit for the Page 94 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

butcher; the remainder of the sheep are good meaty stores. The Farm is five miles from Rugby, and one and half from Crick Station. Lunch on the table at, the Shepherd's Cottage at Eleven o'clock, and Sale to oommence at Twelve. Rugby, 6th October 1852. 597. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 October 1852 WANTED immediately, a NURSEMAID, who is also a good plain sempstress. She must bear good character, and be upwards of twenty years of age. Apply, stating age, character, and wages, to Mr. Islip, Crick, Daventry, Northamptonshire. 598. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 October 1852 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £199, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £102, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £307. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to tbe satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, 29th. 1852. 599. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 December 1852 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. BLISS, On Thursday the 23d day December, 1852, at Five o'clock in the evening, at the George Inn, Crick, subject to such conditions as will then be produced, Lot 1. ALL that brick-built and slated DWELLING HOUSE, with BUTCHER'S SHOP, slaughterhouse and stable, large yard, piggeries, &c, situate in the most elevated and healthy part of the thriving and populous village of Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. Richard Hales, Butcher, Also a large stone-built DWELLING-HOUSE, adjoining the above (unoccupied), with a frontage of 24 feet to the street; and all those THREE newly-built, brick-and-slated TENEMENTS, near the above, in good repair, in the several occupations of James Voss, Widow Neal, and Thomas Martin, with piggeries and necessary outbuilding. Also, all that PIECE or Parcel of very productive GARDEN GROUND, adjoining the same, containing 1 rood 22 poles, more or less. Lot 2. All those TWO brick-and-stone-built COTTAGES or Tenements, Crick, situate on the Marsh, in the several occupations of Thomas Beale and others, with a frontage of 50 feet to the street. The whole of this property is well situate for business or private dwellings, and the ground belonging thereto well adapted for building purposes. The portion of this property at the present time tenanted brings a net annual rental of £19. 5s. 8d.; but the whole of it when let, with a small outlay on the front house, is estimated to produce upwards of £25 per annum. To view the property, apply to Mr. Richard Hales, Butcher, on the premises; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Wise and Child, Solicitors, 9, St. Swithin's-lane, London ; or Mr. C. P. Bliss, Auctioneer, Land and House Agent, High-street, Daventry. Northamptonshire. 600. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 19 March 1853 An accident occurred to the down newspaper express train on Thursday morning. The engine ran off the rails in the neighbourhood of Crick; the road became entirely blocked up in consequence, but we are happy to learn that confusion, delay, and the fright of the passengers were the only evils arising out of this casualty. The passengers were sent on by another train, hut the newspapers did not reach Leicester until two hours after the usual time. 601. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1853 DIED ...... July 10th, after a long affliction, John Odey, only son of Mr. Clarke, George inn, Crick, aged 13.

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602. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1853 Hillmorton.—A memorial, signed by upwards of 300 of the principal inhabitants of Hillmorton and the surrounding villages, is to be presented to the directors of the London and North-Western Railway, praying that a station may made the ballast-pit, which is about midway between Rugby and Crick, four miles from each of these places. [NB: this initial petition probably refers to Clifton Station, not Crick & Kilsby Station, because the mileages quoted above do not correspond to the location of the former Crick & Kilsby Station] 603. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 July 1853 James Frost, butcher, of Watford, an insolvent petitioner on order for hearing, was opposed by Joseph Butlin, Crick. He had sold defendant a pig for £14 at the beginning of 1852, upon the understanding that the money was to be paid without delay. The son came to it cut up, and said "Weigh and pay." HHIs Honour said insolvent had gone very near the wind. He had no doubt there was a distinct understanding that the money was to be paid within a few days, but the breach of such an understanding did not amount to fraud. He had been two months in prison, and would now be discharged. 604. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 September 1853 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, and LEICESTERSHIRE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND COPYHOLD ESTATES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. SAMUEL ESSEX, at the Graziers' Arms Inn, Rugby, on Tuesday, the 4th day of October, 1853, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, by order of the Devisees in trust for sale under the will of the late Count Wratislaw, in the following or such other Lots as may then be agreed upon: ...... Lot 5. All that FARM-HOUSE, nearly adjoining the church, situate in CRICK, in the county of Northampton, with the dairy, yard, barn, stables, buildings, garden, and orchard, pew in the church, and other appurtenances. And all that most valuable Freehold and Tithe-free ESTATE of first-rate Pasture, Meadow, and Arable LAND, adjoining thereto, most conveniently subdivided into TWENTY CLOSES, with the newly-erected shepherd's cottage, barn, hovels, stables, granary, and all other conveniences thereon, containing in the whole 134a. 2r. 12p., now in the occupation of Mr. Tew. This Lot is situate adjoining the Turnpike Road to Northampton, is seven miles from the Rugby Station of the London and North-Western Railway Company, three miles from the Crick Station of the said railway, and fifteen miles from Northampton; the Grand Union Canal runs through it; and is subject to Land-tax of £7 18s. 5d. 605. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 October 1853 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £200, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £103, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £336. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to tbe satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 29th. 1853. 606. Stamford Mercury - Friday 14 October 1853 On the 14th instant, at the Independent chapel, Crick, (by the Rev. T.J.Brown, brother of the bride), Mr Haynes of Oakham to Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. J.Brown of Stoke Cottage, Bucks. 607. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 October 1853 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: ...... Thomas Thompson, for two months, for an assault at Crick.

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608. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 November 1853 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PASTURE LAND TO BE SOLKD BY AUCTION, by Mr. S. ESSEX, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, on Thursday, the 8th day of December, 1853, at Four o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions of sale to be then produced (unless previously disposed of by private contract, of which due notice will be given), ALL those THREE CLOSES of valuable old Pasture LAND, situate near the village of Crick, adjoining the road leading to Yelvertoft, containing 6a. 2r., or thereabouts, now the occupation of Mr. John Cowley. The above Property will found a most desirable Investment, being land of the best quality in the parish, only a short distance from the village, well watered, and having an excellent Hovel and other necessary buildings thereon. To view the Property , and for further particulars, apply to Mr. John Cowley, of Crick, the Proprietor; or to Messrs. Benn, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, November 15th, 1853. 609. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 February 1854 TIMBER SALE, CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By S. ESSEX, On Monday, March 6th, 1854, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick aforesaid, 53 Superior ELM TIMBER TREES, of large girth, and excellent quality ; also, a quantity of ASH, ditto, now growing, and part of the Ash felled on the farm, Crick aforesaid, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Cowley, particulars of which appear in Catalogues, to be had of the Auctioneer, Rugby. Sale to commence at Three o'clock. 610. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 March 1854 CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK, Northamptonshire. MR. ISLIP begs to inform his friends and the public that the ENSUING QUARTER will COMMENCE On MONDAY, April 3rd. Mr. I. has VACANCIES for two or three Pupils. Terms forwarded on application. 611. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 May 1854 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Most Valuable Freehold and Tithe-free ESTATE, consisting of a FARMHOUSE, near to the Church at Crick, with the barn, stables, hovels, garden and orchard adjoining, and TWENTY CLOSES of first rate pasture Meadow and Arable LAND, running from the house to the Turnpike Road, to Northampton, with shepherd's cottage, barn, hovels, stables, and granaries thereon, containing in the whole 134 a. 2r. 12p. now in the occupation of Mr. John Tew. The above Estate is well worthy the attention of capitalists and others, either as investment or for occupation, the land being in a high state of cultivation, and was for many years in the occupation of the late Count Wratislaw. The buildings are substantially built, and in good repair, and the Grand Union Canal runs through the estate. The Land-tax is £7 18s. 5d. For further particulars, and to treat, apply to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, May 18, 1854. ------VOTES FOR THE SOUTHERN DIVISION. CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By CHAS. P. BLISS, On Friday, the day of June next, at the house of Mr John Cooper, sign of the Red Lion Inn, Crick, at Five o'clock in the evening, subject to conditions which will then be produced (unless disposed of by private contract, of which due notice will be given), ALL that substantial and newly-built brick and slated DWELLING-HOUSE, containing front parlour and sitting-room, cooking kitchen, pantry, cellar, three good bedrooms, gig house, two-stall stable, piggeries, and all necessary outbuildings complete; Flower Garden, and Kitchen Garden well planted with choice fruit trees, soft water Tank, and well of spring water never known to fail, situate in the most healthy part of the village of Crick, adjoining the turnpike road to West Haddon, in the occupation of Mr. John Compton, recently fitted up at a considerable expense, and in thorough repair, and offers an opportunity, either for investment or occupation, seldom met with, being well adapted for the residence of small genteel family, or for business. Half the purchase money may remain on mortgage on the Estate, at a moderate rate of interest. To view the same, and for further particulars, apply to Mr. John Compton, the Proprietor, on the Premises; or at the Office of Mr. C. P. Bliss, Land and House Agent, Daventry. 612. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 June 1854 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: William Cave, for one month, for cruelty to a horse, at Crick. 613. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 15 July 1854 Lutterworth. Petty Sessions, Thursday, July 13.—(Present, Key. J. Marriott and D. R. Jones, Esq.)— Richard Hales, butcher, Crick, was charged by John Bray, collector of tolls t Misterton gate, with evading the payment of the toll, on June 29th, by leaving his horse and cart on tbe side of the road. Complainant stated that he saw Hales and his wife get out of the cart, about three hundred yards from the gate, take the horse out, untackle it, and turn it up on the road; and they then walked to Lutterworth market. This is not the first time defendant had evaded the payment of the toll. Mr. Mash stated to the Bench that the complainant did not wish to press for the full penalty, but to make an example to prevent a recurrence. Fined 4s., and 17s. 6d. costs.

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614. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 September 1854 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £215, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £114, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £329. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to tbe satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 29th. 1854. 615. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 October 1854 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A Compact and newly-built brick and slate DWELLINGHOUSE, situate in the most healthy and pleasant part of the village of Crick, adjoining the turnpike road to West Haddon, and recently fitted up at a considerable expense, and in thorough repair, containing front parlour and sitting-room, four good bed-rooms, kitchen, pantry, cellar, gig house, two-stall stable, piggeries, and all necessary outbuildings complete ; flower garden, planted with choice fruit trees ; soft water tank, and an excellent well of spring water, now in the occupation of Mr. John Compton, the proprietor, and well adapted for the residence of a small, genteel family. For further particulars, and to view the same, apply to Mr. J. Compton, on the premises; or at the Office of Mr. C. P. Bliss, Land and House Agent, Daventry. 616. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 November 1854 COALS! COALS!! COALS!!! London and North-Western Railway. CRICK STATION. JAMES GREEN, COAL AND AGRICULTURAL SALT MERCHANT BEGS to assure the Public in general that he can, with the greatest confidence, recommend the SNIBSTON MAIN COALS (best Leicestershire) as the best House Coals that can be used. J. G. can also supply MOIRA, DERBYSHIRE, Hard and Bright COALS, and SMITH'S SEA NUTTS. Crick Station, Nov. 15th, 1854. 617. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 December 1854 DIED ...... on the 22d inst., at Crick, Ann, wife of Mr. G. Newitt, tallow chandler. 618. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 February 1855 DIED ...... February 2nd, at Crick, in the 69th year her age. Miss lliff, sister of Mr. James lliff, of Kilsby. 619. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 February 1855 COALS! COALS!! COALS!!! JAMES GREEN, COAL MERCHANT, CRICK STATION, Having just completed arrangements with the Colliery for the SALE of BADDESLEY COALS, can now offewr them, at a modest price, and in any quantities, at Weedon, Roade and Wolverton Station, consisting of best Coals, Ryder, and Birch Coppice. JAMES GREEN. COAL MERCHANT, CRICK STATION, DAVENTRY, To whom all orders must be addressed. 620. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 March 1855 WANTED, APPRENTICE to the GENERAL DRAPERY and GROCERY BUSINESS, a respectable active Youth, 15 or 16 years of age, who will be treated as one of the family. A moderate premium will be required. Apply to Mr. E. Whitmell, Draper. &c., Crick. 621. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 March 1855 ROADE STATION WHARF. Mr. W. E. BUTLIN BEGS to acquaint his friends and the public that he can suply them with MOIRA, BADDESLEY, WHITLOCK, SNIBSTON, BABBINGTON, IBSTOCK, and SMITH'S INCE HALL COAL. Mr. B. can, with confidence, particularly recommend the Moira Coals to any of his friends that will honour him with their orders. Parties can be supplied at Crick, Northampton, , and Wolverton, and any Station on the London and North- Page 98 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Western Railway, in truck loads. Mr. B. can supply Clubs, either weighed out or in trucks. All orders sent by post will have immediate attention. Agent for the ROYAL FARMERS' LIFE, FIRE and HAIL insurance. Mr. B. attends at the Corn Exchange on Saturdays. 622. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 March 1855 VOTE FOR THE COUNTY, Crick, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION by C. P. BLISS, On Friday, 30th of March inst., at Five o'clock in the evening, at the Red Lion Inn. Crick, subject to very liberal conditions which will then be produced (in consequence of the proprietor leaving the county,) ALL that substantial and newly-built brick and slate DWELLING-HOUSE, containing front parlour, sitting room, cooking kitchen, pantry, cellar, four good bedrooms, with yard, gig-house. two-stall stable, piggeries, flower-garden, and productive kitchen garden, with classic fruit trees, soft water tank, and well of spring water, situate in the most healthy part of the village of Crick, adjoining the turnpike road to West Haddon, and recently fitted up at considerable expense, now in the occupation of Mr. John Compton, the proprietor, and well adapted tor the residence of a small family, or for business. To View the property, and for further particulars, applv to Mr. John Compton, on the premises ; or at the office of the auctioneer. High-street, Daventry. 623. Stamford Mercury - Friday 23 March 1855 CLASSICAL and COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK, near RUGBY. MR. ISLIP respectfully invites the attention of Parents and Guardians to his Establishment, combining the advantages of a pleasant and healthy situation, with unremitting efforts for the moral and mental improvement of the Pupils. The domestic arrangements are on scale of liberality and comfort ; and the School will be found economical, considering the advantages offered.—Terms, with every particular required, may be had on application to Mr. Islip, Crick Villa Academy. The ensuing Quarter will commence on Tuesday the 2d of April. N.B. Pupils travelling by Rail will be conveyed to and from Rugby, Crick, or Stanford Hall Stations, as most convenient. March 20,1855. 624. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 May 1855 VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSES & LAND, CRICK. Northamptonshire, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION By Mr. ESSEX. At the George Inv. Crick, on Monday the 21st day of May instant, at Five o'clock in the afternoon precisely, in the following lots : Lot 1: ALL those TWO COTTAGES, with the capital Gardens thereto adjoining, situate in the centre the village of Crick, and now in the occupation of Messrs. Thomas Martin and James Elkington. Lot 2: All that substantial stone-built MESSUAGE. with four-stalled stable and other outbuildings, and Garden planted with thriving fruit trees, and well supplied with water situate in the village of Crick aforesaid, and now unoccupied. And all that CLOSE of first-rate PASTURE LAND adjoining thereto, called Elm close, containing 1a. 0r. 31p., with the excellent BEDS of SAND. GRAVEL, and CLAY thereunder, and now in the occupation Mr. John Watts. For a view of the property, apply to Mr. George Watts, the proprietor; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors. Rugby. Rugby, May 3. 1855. 625. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 May 1855 CRICK, near Daventry. LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK, GRASS KEEPING, &c., TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. DURHAM, On Tuesday, the 22d day of May. 1855, on the premises, by direction of a gentleman who has gone abroad, COMPRISING a flock of 195 sheep, tegs, and lambs, 2 capital milch cows, in full profit; I down-calving ditto, 4 heifers, 1 sturk and two calves, all exceedingly well bred; 1 in-pig sow and 1 yelt, 4 in-foal agricultural mares, one other capital chesnut hanness horse, and one grey cart yearling. The Dead Stock consists of iron ploughs and harrows by Ransome, Howard, and Williams; sheet harrows, oak roll, Crosskill's clod crusher, Gardner's turnip cutter, turnip washer, cake crusher, chaff machine, haymaking machine, four Scotch carts, cow cribs, sheep cribs, juice cart, wheelbarrows, sheep troughs, pig troughs, rick cloth and poles, thiller and trace harness, winnowing machine, barn tackle. &c., &c. ; the whole of which will be set forth in catalogues, to be had at the principal Inns, in Rugby Lutterworth, Welford and Crick or at the Offices Mr. Durham, Stony Stratford, and Wheat Sheaf, Daventry. The Keeping will be Sold up to the 29th of September next, and the parochial rates paid by the landlord. Sale to commence at Twelve for One o'clock. 626. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 June 1855 WANTED. TWO or THREE IN-DOOR and OUT-APPRENTICES in the MILLINERY and DRESS-MAKING. Likewise an ASSISTANT. Apply to Mrs. Barrs, Crick. 627. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 June 1855 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: John Stone, for one month, for being an enclosed garden at Crick, for an unlawful purpose.

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628. Leicester Journal - Friday 22 June 1855 Extraordinary Dairy Cow.—Mr. Joseph Butlin, of Crick, has in his possession a dairy cow of the black Welsh Pembroke breed which has produced six gallons of milk per day, and 14-1/2 lbs of butter in seven days, the next eight days 17lbs, and the next seven days 15lbs within the last month. The cow has been kept in an orchard of one acre extant, with 40 fruit and timber trees upon it. 629. Leicester Journal - Friday 06 July 1855 LUTTERWORTH. Petty Sessions, June 23.—(Before R. and H. S. Douglas, Esqrs., and Rev. E. Elmhirst) —Richard Hales, butcher, Crick, was charged by G. Miles, tailor and draper, with having assaulted complainant on the 19th June. Complainant said that between 5 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon of June 19th, he called at the house of George Barrett, labourer, Shawell, and spoke to him (Barrett) at the door, from whom he received no incivility. After he had been there a short time, defendant, who was sitting in the hosue, and appeared very drunk, came towards the door, told complainant to be off, made use of very abusive language to him, and struck him (complainant) with his (defendant's) right hand upon complainant's left shoulder. At the same time he attempted to grasp the reins of complainant's pony with his left hand, and while doing so, fell against complainant; that Barratt, whose wife is defendant's sister, pulled him away. That he (complainant) left the yard as soon as he could, and that defendant followed him out.— George Barratt, said he was a labourer, and lived at Shawell. That he remembered complainant calling at his house on June 19th, to ask him for the payment of an account. That he told complainant he would pay it in three weeks. That the defendant was his (witness) wife's brother, and that he (defendant) was having his tea with them. That he remembered defendant's coming across the house while he stood at the doorway talking to complainant. That defendant was not drunk, and that he used no abusive language, but only ordered complainant off. That he was quite sure defendant did not swear at complainant. That he did not strike him, and that he never intended do so; that what he did was over in a minute. (Cross-examined by complainant). Witness remembered complainant saying that he had seen him (witness) drunk at Lutterworth, early the preceding week, and that complainant told him when he called, while standing at his door, "if he could find money to get drunk with, it would be better for him to pay his debts with it, than spend it on drink." That he would swear defendant did not strike him. That he (witness) did not "pull him off;" that he only put his hand out, and told defendant he had nothing to do with what complainant said; that defendant did not take hold of the bridle of complainant's pony, that he did not know whether defendant took Mr. Gilbert's shepherd, who was passing by, to the public house to treat him directly after complainant rode off. (By the magistrates). Defendant was a very short tempered man. A little thing put him out, but he was not in an ill humour that afternoon. Defendant was convicted, and fined £2 and 18s. costs. In default one calendar month's imprisonment. Defendant had previously sent a messenger, who requested complainant to arrange the matter privately. Complainant declined doing so. We are informed that on Wednesday 27th, defendant was his way to Lutterworth for the same purpose, when his horse (which was a good one), suddenly fell down and died under him. 630. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 July 1855 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: John Kinch, for three months, for beating his wife, at Crick. 631. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 September 1855 In the Affairs of Mr. JOSEPH HUMPHREY, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given, That all persons having any Claim or Demand against the Estate of JOSEPH HUMPHIREY, late of Crick, in the county of Northampton, Yeoman, deceased, are requested to deliver the particulars thereof to Mr. James Pike, of Crick aforesaid, Farmer, Mr. Edward Pike, of the same place, Farmer, or Mr. Charles Evans, of the same place, Grocer, the Executors of the said deceased, in order that the same may be examined, and, if correct, discharged. And all persons indebted to the said Joseph Humphrey, whether upon bonds, mortgages, notes, or otherwise, are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Executors. By order of the Executors. GEO. PELL, their Solicitor. Welford, 11th September, 1855. 632. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 September 1855 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. ESSEX, At the Grazier's Arms Inn, Rugby. Warwickshire, on Tuesday, the 9th day of October, 1855, at Five o'clock in the afternoon, ALL that most valuable Freehold and Tithe-free ESTATE situate at Crick aforesaid, consisting of a FARMHOUSE, near to the Church, with the Barn, Stable, Hovels Garden, and Orchard adjoining, and 20 CLOSES of first-rate Pasture, Meadow, and Arable LAND, running from the House to theTurnpike Road to Northampton, with the Shepherd's Cottage, Barn, Hovels, Stables, and Granaries thereon, containing, in the whole, 134a. 2r. 12p., now in the occupation of Mr. John Tew. The above Estate is well worthy the attention of persons desiring either an investment or a farm for occupation, the Land being in a high state of cultivation. The Buildings are substantially built and in good repair, and the Grand Union Canal runs through the Estate. The Land-tax is £7 18s. 5d. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Wratislaw & Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, September 13, 1855.

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633. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 September 1855 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £181, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £101, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £329. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 27th. 1855. 634. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 October 1855 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: Enoch Butler, charged with stabbing Isaac Fletcher, at Crick. 635. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 October 1855 Class 5. By the Duke of Grafton. —To the labourer supporting the greatest number of children under 13 without parochial aid during the last 10 years.—£3, divided between William Crisp, Crick, in the employ of the Rev. Swainson, Crick, and Thomas Milton, Cranford, in the employ ot Sir G. S. Robinson, Bart.; six children each. 636. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 October 1855 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS.—The following is a list of the prisoners to be tried at the County next week :— Badby.—Richard Douglass, aged 25, for stealing a hat, belonging to Henry Fennell. Bozeat. —William Drage, for stealing a scythe, belonging to Thomas Smart. Brafield-on-the-Green. —Chas. Robinson, Thos. Robinson, and Win. Robinson, for stealing ten bushels of wheat, belonging to Thomas Sargent. Clipstone. —Thomas Jarman, for stealing 140lbs of bacon, belonging to Thomas Sharman. Crick.—Enoch Butler, 23, for wounding Isaac Fletcher...... 637. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 20 October 1855 Rugby: ...... Uncertainty of Life.—On Saturday last, Mr. Bucknell, a retired farmer from Crick, while being served with some medicine the shop of Mr. Garrett, of this town, was struck with death. He was taken to the Eagle Hotel, where he expired early on Tuesday morning. 638. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 October 1855 A PROFITABLE Cow.—ln an orchard, under the shadow of the ancient church of Crick, grazes a dairy cow, the property of Mr. Joseph Butlin, which has produced four dozen of butter in five weeks, and 20 dozen and 4-1/2lbs over in 20 weeks. This somewhat extraordinary cow is of the small black Welsh Pembroke breed, and would not weigh, when fat, more than from seven to eight score per quarter. 639. Stamford Mercury - Friday 30 November 1855 Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 01 December 1855 Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 December 1855 CLASSICAL and COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK, near RUGBY. MR. ISLIP has the pleasure of announcing that he has secured the co-operation of the Rev. James Lee, RA., and trusts, by this arrangement, greatly to promote the efficiency of the School. Mr. Lee's standin as a Graduate of the London University will be a guarantee for the character of the Instruction conveyed; and as the Terms are unaltered, Mr. I. hopes Page 101 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

to be favoured by the increased support of his friends and the public. The most satisfactory references will be given, and Prospectuses forwarded on application to Mr. lslip, Crick Villa, near Rugby. 640. Leicester Journal - Friday 15 February 1856 BEST SWANWICK COAL, 13s. 6d. BEST SWANWICK COBBLES, 12s. By Railway to Loughborough, Mr. JOSEPH CROSHER, Sole Agent. Families taking long credit charged extra. ALL other kind of COALS as usual from 7s. to 11s. per ton. Branches.—Crick, Blisworth, Tring, Northampton, and Thrapston Stations. 641. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 March 1856 Pytchley Hunt.—An admirable picture, representing the Pytchley Hunt, by Messrs. W. and H. Barraud, is announced for sale by auction, on Thursday next. It was painted some four or five years ago, we believe, and includes portraits, easily recognizable, of all the eminent members of the Hunt—of some, we are sorry to add, who are to be seen in that cheerful morning assemblage no longer. In the group the eye instantly catches the late Lord Alford, Lady Alford, Lord Henley, Lord Cardigan, the Duke of Buccleuch, Mr. Wm. Payne, Mr. Isted, Mr. Nethercote, Lord Bateman, Mr. Herbert Langham, Mr. Bevan, Mr. R. Knightley, Mr. Geo. Payne, Mr. and Lady Villiers, &c., &c. The dogs and horses, as well as their owners, are painted from the life, with a most skilful pencil, and the scene of the meet—Crick Village—also from nature, forms very truthful and effective background. The picture is to come to the hammer, as we have said, unless it should be sold previously by private contract. It has so strong a local interest, in addition to its intrinsic merits, that it is almost sure to be secured, one way or the other, for the adornment of one of the many lordly halls of our aristocratic county. We saw it after a very considerable interval the other day at "the George," where it is on view, with increased gratification. It is accompanied by two other pictures from the hands of the same artists, of very opposite descriptions, but both of great merit—the Kennel of Mr. Selby Lowndes, and a fancy female head, the latter bearing indisputable testimony to one of the Messrs. Barraud's powers in the most difficult branch of portraiture, the representation of female beauty. 642. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 April 1856 Northamptonshire Quarter Sessions: ...... The following gentlemen were sworn a grand jury: ...... Mr Thomas Islip, Crick ...... Mr Stephen Whitmill, Crick ...... 643. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 June 1856 The Picture of the Pytchley Hunt.—The drawing for the large picture of the meet of the Pytchley hounds at Crick, by Barraud, took place on Tuesday last, at, the George Hotel. There were 250 subscribers, at one guinea each, and the prize fell to Mr. John Dainty, of Loddington Hall. It could scarcely have fallen into more appropriate hands. Mr. Dainty, besides being a sportsman and capable of appreciating the special interest and value of his prize, has a house of sufficient dimensions to exhibit it to the best advantage. So large a picture is not manageable in every dwelling, and some of the subscribers would probably have been puzzled, had they won it, to avoid being compelled to hide the light of their good fortune in a lumber room. Every subscriber, by the bye, got something for his money—a print after some other of Mr. Barraud's pictures. There were no blanks in the lottery, and everybody gets pretty well a guinea's worth for his guinea. 644. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 August 1856 CRICK, Northamptonshire. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. C. P. BLISS, At the George Inn, Crick, on Tuesday, the 12th day of August, 1856, at Six o'clock in the evening, consisting of TWO substantial stone-built MESSUAGES, with outbuildings, capital well of water, and large gardens adjoining, pleasantly situated in the village of Crick, fronting the road leading to Watford, now in the occupations of William Mawby and Richard Dunkley. For a view of the premises, apply to Mr. Thomas Adams, Carpenter, Crick ; and for further particulars to the Auctioneer, or the Office of Mr. Roche, Solicitor, Daventry. 645. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 August 1856 CRICK. NEAT AND MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CHINA, GLASS, PLATE, LINEN, PONY PHAETON, PONY CART, and Effects. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. C. P. BLISS, On Tuesday next, the 19th day of August, - on the premises late in the occupation of Mrs. Ann Perkins, widow (deceased) by order of the Administrators. 646. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 August 1856 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: ...... Edward Sands, for stealing a knife at Crick, to be imprisoned with hard labour for six weeks. Page 102 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

647. Stamford Mercury - Friday 19 September 1856 CLASSICAL and COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CRICK VILLA, near RUGBY, conducted by Mr. T. Islip, assisted the Rev. J. Lee, B. A. The ensuing Quarter will commence on Friday, October 3d. N.B. A Vacancy for Junior Assistant, who would receive aid in the prosecution of his own studies in return for his services in the School. Any one preparing for matriculation in a profession would find this a suitable opening.—Apply, stating age, attainments, and references, as above. September 17th, 1856. 648. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 October 1856 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £182, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £107, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £318. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 27th. 1856. 649. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 October 1856 A Young PERSON who has served as Improver in the Dressmaking and Millinery Businesses, is desirous of ENGAGING AS AN ASSISTANT in a genteel Establishment. References can be given. Inquire of Miss Folwell, Crick, near Rugby. Letters post-paid. 650. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 November 1856 VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSES AND LAND, CRICK, Northamptonshire, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION By Mr. ESSEX, At the George Inn, Crick, on Thursday, the 4th day of December next, at Four o'clock in the afternoon precisely, in the following lots: Lot 1. ALL those TWO TENEMENTS, with the capital gardens and conveniences adjoining thereto, situate in the centre of the village of Crick, and now in the occupation of Messrs. Thomas Martin and James Elkington. Lot 2. ALL that stone-built MESSUAGE, with fourstall stable and other outbuildings, and garden planted with thriving fruit trees, situate at Crick aforesaid, and now unoccupied. Lot 3. ALL that Messuage or FARMHOUSE, with the farm buildings, large walled garden, and orchard well stocked with upwards of 50 thriving fruit trees, also situate at Crick aforesaid, and containing altogether about an acre, and now in the occupation of Mr. George Watts, the proprietor. Lot 4. ALL those THREE TENEMENTS, with the yards, two barns, cow-house, excellent orchard and homeclose thereto adjoining, situate at Crick aforesaid, containing together two acres, or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Messrs. Joseph Norris, John Butlin, and Henry Norris, and Mr. John Watts. Lot 5. ALL that CLOSE of most excellent Pasture LAND, called "Service Close", situate Crick at aforesaid, adjoining the turnpike road, and containing 2a. 2r. 22c, or thcrereouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Watts. Lot 6. ALL that CLOSE of first-rate Pasture LAND, called "Elm Close", adjoining lot 2, containing 1a. 0r. 13p, with the excellent beds of sand, gravel, and clay thereunder, now in the occupation Mr. John Watts. Lot 7. ALL that CLOSE of capital Pasture LAND called "Clarke's Close", situate at Crick aforesaid, adjoining the road to Yelvertoft, and containing seven acres, or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Crofts. The above property is well supplied with water, and is most desirably situated for occupation, and lot 6 would form an admirable site for a residence. For a view of the several lots, apply to the proprietor, or to Mr. John Watts, of Crick ; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 19th November, 1856. 651. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 November 1856 DIED ...... At Crick on the 16th instant, John Thornton, wheelwright, aged 65.

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652. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 March 1857 CRICK, Northamptonshire. IMPORTANT SALE OF FARMING STOCK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. by Mr. BLISS, On Tuesday the 7th day of April next, on the farm in the occupation of Mr. Tew, of West Haddon, who is leaving his Crick farm. The whole of the valuable Live and Dead FARMING STOCK and IMPLEMENTS, without reserve. consisting of 160 long-wool Tegs. 20 Tup Ditto, 70 fat Shearhogs. 16 Runts, 9 3-year old home bred Steers. 2 in-calf cows, in profit; 2 in-calf Heifers. 1 three year-old Durham Bull, 3 Cart horses 1 four-year-old Nag Horse, broke to harness. 1 superior seven-year-old Hunter, 3 yearling cart colts, 30 quarters of Seed Barley, and Implements in general. Full particulars in next week's paper. Catalogues may be had one week prior to the Sale, at the Crown lan, West Haddon; Spread Eagle Hotel. Rugby; Craven Arms, Southam; Globe Hotel, Weedon; Goat Inn and Angel Hotel, Northampton; and at the office of the Auctioneer, Daventry. 653. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 April 1857 CRICK. SALE OF KEEPING. To be SOLD BY AUCTION. By Mr. BLISS, on Tuesday the 28th day of April inst, on the Farm at Crick, in the occupation of Mr. John Tew, who is leaving the Crick Farm, ABOUT 110 Acres of very superior GRASS KEEPING, in Lots, until the 29th September next. The whole of this Keeping is sound, dry, well fenced, and watered, and a a shepherd will be found. Sale to commence on the Farm at eleven o'clock. 654. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 April 1857 COALS. CRICK STATION. Best Leicester Coals 11s.6d. per Ton Ditto Main Cobbles 14s. per Ton Ditto Main Screenings. 13s.6d. per Ton Hard and small Cobbles 12s. per Ton Derbyshire Coals 14s.6d.er Ton N.B. The above is the cash price; credit Is. per Ton more. COLLIERY AGENT. G. GREEN. PORTER. JOHN FOX. Market Harborough, March 1857. 655. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 April 1857 CRICK. .SALE OF GRASS KEEPING. TO HE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. C. P. BLISS, on Tuesday the 28th day of April inst, on the Farm at Crick, in the occupation of Mr. John Tew, who is leaving the same, ABOUT 110 Acres of very superior GRASS KEEPING, in 17 Lots, until the 29th September next. 1, House Close, about 6-1/2 Acres of Grass Keeping 2, Whitmell's Close. about 8-1/2 acres ditto 3, Big Meadow, about 10 acres ditte 4, Far Canal Close, about 9 acres ditto 5, Road Meadow, about 3 acres ditto 6, Middle Meadow, about 5-1/2 acres ditto 7, Small Meadow, about 4 acres ditto 8, Canal Close, about 9 acres ditto 9, Lower Yelvertoft Close, about 7-1/2 acres ditto 10, Cottage Close, about 7 acres ditto 11, Edmund's Close, about 8-1/2 acres ditto 12, Edmund's Far Close, about 8-1/2 acres ditto 13, Road Close, about 10 acres ditto 14, Ashwell's Meadow, about 4-1/2 acres ditto 15, Little Close, about 4 acres ditto 16, Second Winwick Way Close, about 2-3/4 acres Grass Keeping 17, First Winwick Way Close, about 2-3/4 acres ditto The whole of the above Keeping is sound and dry. well fenced and watered, and a shepherd will be found. Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock punctually, at the House Close, near the Church. 656. Leicester Journal - Friday 22 May 1857 Crick.—On Tuesday, the 12th inst., an inquest was held at the George Inn, Crick, before P. E. Hicks Esq., coroner, touching the death of Elizabeth Vause who, the preceding Sunday morning, about three o'clock, had been found dead in her bed by her nephew who resided in the house. After hearing the evidence of the nurse, who had spoken with her

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about ten o'clock on the previous evening, and that of Mr. Gunthorpe, surgeon, who had lately attended the deceased, jury returned a verdict of "Sudden death by the visitation of God." 657. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 October 1857 CRICK. Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, during the present mopnth, if not previously disposed of by Priovate Contract. THAT PLEASANT COUNTRY RESIDENCE, known as CRICK VILLA, with Garden, Stabling, &c. admirably suited for a private residence, hunting box, or educational establishement, and of which full particulars will be given in next week's paper. For particulars, apply to Mr. Thomas Islip on the Premises, or to Mr. CP. Bliss, Auctionner, Daventry, Northamptonshire. N.B. The above is about three miles from Crick Station. 658. Leicester Journal - Friday 13 November 1857 Petty Sessions, Tuesday, November 10.—Before the Hon. F. W. C. Villiers, W. de Capel Brooke, and G. Palmer, Esqrs. —John Underwood, of Naseby, and John Lucas, of Crick, were charged with cruelly illtreating a lamb, the property of Samuel Berridge. farmer, Sulby, so as to cause its death, on the 5th instant. Mr. Berridge said on Thursday morning, the 5th instant, he saw the lambs in what is called Brood's Piece, when they were all right. On Friday morning, the 6th inst., he went again about ten o'clock, when he found the lamb (now produced) lying upon its side. It dietd about half-an-hour after. He found its jaw broken, and bruised in a very bad state, as if from being severely beaten. He could trace footmarks like those of the defendants. Charles Lambly, a boy in the employ of the last witness, said the two defendants came to him, and asked him if he would go with them that evening to kill a lamb. He said yes, and went with them about half-past six, to help kill it. They went into 'Wood's Piece,' occupied by Mr. Berridge. John Underwood caught the lamb; he and Lucas held it while Underwood beat it with heavy thorn stick for about a quarter of hour, when they went away and left it. The lamb appeared dead, or nearly so, when they left it. They told him not to tell anyone of it, as they wanted to do Mr. Berridge an injury. Mr. John Smith, butcher, of Market Harborough, examined the lamb, but was not able to say that it had been beaten, as he had seen many sheep brought to him by shepherds equally as bad in appearance as this one. Prisoners were committed for trial the next assizes 659. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 14 November 1857 John Underwood, of Naseby, and John Lucas, of Crick, were charged with cruelly ill-treating a lamb so as to cause its death. One of the defendants is a mere youth, the other over 20. It appears they went to a boy named Lambley, and asked him to go with them to kill a sheep that evening. He did go, and they went into a field of Mr Berridge's, called "Wood's Piece"; there they caught a lamb, and he and Lucas held it while Underwood beat it with a stick. Mr Berridge believed it died from the effects of this ill-treatment. The lamb was brought into court, and was very black with bruises. The prisoners were committed for trial. 660. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 November 1857 INSOLVENT DEBTOR to be heard at the Shire Hall, Warwick, on Wedndesday the 25th day of November 1857, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon, before F.Dinnsdale, Esq., Judge of the County Court of Warwickshire, holden at Warwick, SAMUEL BRYAN, late of the SHOULDER OF MUTTON INN, CRICK, Northamptonshire, Licensed Victualler, and small Farmer, a prisoner in the Gaolof Warwick, in the county of Warwick. CHAS. GRIFFIN, Attorney for said Insolvent. 5 and 6 Sydney-terrace, Leamington Spa, 5th November 1857. 661. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1858 RUGBY UNION. MEDICAL OFFICER WANTED, NOTICE is hereby given, That the Guardians will, at their Meeting, to be holden on Tuesday the 23rd day of March instant, proceed to the ELECTION of a MEDICAL Officer of the Crick District, comprising the several parishes of Crick, Kilsby, and Barby, and containing a population of 2260 and an area of 9875 acres. Salary £40 per annum, which is to include all Medical and Surgical appliances whatsoever, save Trusses, but not Vaccination, which will be paid for under a separate contract, nor the Surgical and other operations in the general Consolidated Order of the Poor Law Commissioners, dated 24th July, 1817, which will paid for according to the scale prescribed by such order. The Gentleman to be appointed must possess one of the four double qualifications specified the above mentioned order, and must undertake to discharge all the duties, and conform to all the Rules and Regulations already or hereafter to be prescribed by the Poor Law Board. He will also be required to enter upon his duties immediately after his appointment, and to reside in the parish of Kilsby. Candidates are requested to forward Testimonials, together with the dates of their several Diplomas and Licences, to the Clerk by Monday the 16th instant, and to attend the Board on the day of Election, at Twelve o'clock at noon. Canvassing the Guardians is strictly forbidden, and will disqualify any Candidate who may adopt that course. By order of the Board, GEO. V. HEFFORD, Clerk. Rugby, March 2, 1858.

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662. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1858 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. BLISS, On Friday the 20th day of March inst., at the George Inn, Crick, at Five o'clock in the afternoon, unless previously disposed of by private contract, of which due notice will given, subject to such conditions as will then produced, and in one or more Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale, ALL that modern and commodious FREEHOLD VILLA RESIDENCE, known as CRICK VILLA, situate near to the healthy and pleasant village of Crick, adjoining the turnpike-road, comprising Dining, Drawing, and Breakfast Rooms, large and well lighted room, 30 feet by 16 feet, formerly used as a school room, and suitable for that or any other purpose requiring extensive space; kitchen, and out-offices, 10 bedrooms in the rear, a carriage house, two-stall stable, piggery, &c. The house and grounds, including Pleasure Ground, and well planted fruit and kitchen garden, occupy about half an acre of land, more or less. The whole premises are in first-rate repair, and have been recently fitted with every possible convenience, and are admirably adapted for the private residence of a genteel family, hunting box or educational establishment. Distant about three miles from Crick Station, on the London and North-Western Railway, and about six miles from Rugby. Immediate possession may be had. Two packs of hounds meet during the hunting season in the immediate neighbourhood. Also, all that FREEHOLD CLOSE of rich PASTURE LAND, containing 3-1/2 acres, or thereabouts, lying at the back of, and adjacent to, the above, subject to a life interest therein. The purchaser can be accommodated with two small closes of Grass Land, near the above, at a moderate rental. For further particulars and to treat for the above, apply to Mr. C.E. Large, Solicitor, Leamington; or at the Office of the Auctioneer, Daventry. 663. Stamford Mercury - Friday 12 March 1858 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Genteel PRIVATE RESIDENCE and HUNTING BOX, in the centre of the Pytchley Country. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. Buss, 1 On Friday the 26th day of March inst, at the George Inn, in Crick, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract of which due notice will be given, subject to such conditions as will then be produced, and in one or more lots, as may be agreed upon at the time of sale, ALL that Modern and Commodious Freehold VILLA RESIDENCE, known as 'Crick Villa', situate near to the healthy and pleasant village of Crick, adjoining the Turnpike-road; comprising dining, drawing, and breakfast rooms, large and .... etc, (otherwise as described in the previous advertisement in the Northampton Mercury) 664. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 March 1858 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Genteel PRIVATE RESIDENCE and HUNTING BOX, in the centre of the Pytchley Country, within reach of all the favourite meets, etc, (otherwise as described in the previous advertisement in the Northampton Mercury) 665. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 May 1858 CRICK WHARF, Northamptonshire. THOMAS EALES Is instructed TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Thursday, the 3rd day of June, 1858, the Farm premises and order of the Administrator of the late Mr. Wm. Edmunds, THE whole of the LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, part of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and about 50 Acres of excellent GRASS KEEPING until St. Thomas next. Full particulars will appear in catalogues and in next week's paper. 666. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 May 1858 CRICK, Northamptonshire. UNRESERVED SALE OF104 EWES. THEAVES. and LAMBS, yearling BULLS, in-foal Cart MARES, HORSE, PONY, DONKEYS, 206 Fleeces of WOOL. IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY and BREWING UTENSILS, neat and modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, the usual Kitchen Requisites, and other Effects. Also, 50 Acres of excellent GRASS KEEPING, in Five Lots, until St. Thomas next, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 3rd day June, 1858, on the Farm Premises of the late Mr. Wm. Edmunds, deceased, by order of tbe Administrator. The Grass Keeping is of superior quality, sound, well watered and fenced, and will be sold subject to tbe usual credit and security. The Stock, &c, will be ready for inspection at Ten o'clock, and the Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock punctually, as arranged in catalogues, which may be had at the place of Sale, and of the Auctioneer, Daventry. 667. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 June 1858 MARY WHITMELL, Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of the late Mrs. MARY WHITMELL, of Crick, in the county of Northampton, Widow, are requested to send full particulars thereof to Mr. William Judkins Perridge, of Maidford, one of the Executors, without delay, in order that the same may be examined, and if found correct, discharged. And all persons indebted to her Estate are requested immediately to pay their respective debts to the said William Judkins Perridge. By order of the Executors, WRATISLAW & FULLER, Their Solicitors. Rugby, 26th May, 1858.

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668. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 June 1858 GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GUILSBOROUGH, Northamptonshire. Founded A.D. 1668, by SIR JOHN LANGHAM, Bart. Trustees, 1858. The Hon. and Rev. Paul Frederick Nathaniel Mickle- Anthonvlrby thwaite, Esq. The Rev. Robert Isham The Rev, John Coucham Langham Christie, Esq. The Rev, Thomas James Herbert Langham, Esq. Thomas Rose, Esq. Henry Burdett Langham, John Beasley, Esq. Esq. Henry Philip Markham, George Whichcote, Esq. Esq. Head Master (appointed 1858): The Rev. Jonathan Jones, M.A. THE excellency of the site and premises of this Ancient Grammar School have long made it a subject of widelyexpressed regret that is should have remained for so many years in its unoccupied and dilapidated state. A prospect is at last opened of recovering its usefulness as a Commercial and Middle School, if the landowners and occupiers in the county will come forward to assist the Trustees in the restoration of an institution in which they are so deeply concerned. A new Trust Deed has just been executed, and the charity is on the eve of being dismissed from the Court of Chancery...... In appointing a new Master, the Trustees looked for one who would give his undivided attention to the education of "the sons of professional men, yeomen and tradesmen, with especial reference to the two latter classes;" and they believe that in the Rev. J. Jones, who has for years past successfully conducted a similar school at Ellesmere, they have secured the man they desired. Mr. Jones has already temporarily established himself at Crick, and will be prepared, when the premises are ready for his occupation, to enter upon the duties of his office, bringing with him a considerable number of pupils to start with...... 669. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 26 June 1858 Cows on the Railway. — Between Weedon and Crick on Tuesday, on the London and North Western, the train leaving London at 7.30 a.m was brought to stand-still by a fog-signal at noon day, the cause a cow on the line. The effect, had it not been for the promptitude of some plate-layers in placing the signal there, would probably have been a second edition of the Nuneaton catastrophe. 670. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 July 1858 CRICK, Northamptonshire. GENTEEL AND MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CHINA, GLASS, PIANOFORTE, ALE CASKS, AND EFFECTS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Mr. C. P. BLISS, On Thursday, 29th day of July inst., on the premises, late in the occupation of Mrs. Mary Whitmell, deceased, by order of the Executors, CONSISTING of 4-post mahogany and other bedsteads, with chintz and dimity furniture ; feather and wool beds, bolsters and pillows, mattresses, pier and chamber glasses, night commode, oak chest, drawers, mahogany and painted washstands and services, dressing tables, linen chests, 24-hour clock, oak bureau, cane and hair seated chairs, mahogany table, and cover, mahogany and oak dining, round, and other tables, Scotch carpets, rugs, and drugget, stair carpet and rods, child's chair, mahogany tea chest, sideboard, harometer, pianoforte, by Bate and Roe; fender snd fire irons, butler's tray and stand, chimney ornaments, cornice poles, rings and bands, mahogany whatnot, tea urn, teapot, and coffee bigin, China, wine, tumblers, custards, and other glasses, decanters and stands, blue-and-white dinner service, pickle glasses, and dishes, liquor castors and stand, candlesticks, floor cloth, trays and waiters, knives and forks, old pewter, brass pestle and mortar, crimping machine, quantity of feathers, books, salting lead and trough, clothes horse and baskets, meat screen, tubs and buckets, ale and wine casks, tin, brown, and yellow ware, pots and kettles, and kitchen requisites in general. Set ot gig harness, in good condition. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. 671. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 August 1858 GUILSBOROUGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL BUILDING FUND. Additional Subscriptions since last Advertisement, £87.12s. THE Trustees still require upwards of £200, and trust that this Sum will be subscribed before the end of the present month. Subscriptions may be paid to any of the Trustees, or Local Building Committee, or to the Union Bank, Northampton. It is contemplated to Re-open the School at Michaelmas next. For further particulars, apply to the Rev. T. Jones, Crick, Rugby. 672. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 August 1858 GUILSBOROUGH. THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL in this pleasant village will be RE-OPENED (D.V.) at MICHAELMAS next, by the Rev. JON. JONES, 8.A., T.C.D., as sound Classical, Mathematical, and Commercial School for the sons of Professional Men, Farmers, and Tradesmen. Mr. Jones for many years has had charge of a very well known similar School in Salop, and he holds many excellent Testimonials of his success. A course of study has been most carefully arranged, and will be so carried out as to fit boys to compete successfully for the Oxford certificate. For work, terms, ftc, apply to the Rev. Jon. Jones, Crick, Rugby. 673. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 September 1858 TO BE LET, A Convenient DWELLING HOUSE, with suitable Outbuildings and small Garden, pleasantly situated in the centre of the village of CRICK. Apply Mr. J. Whitmell. ------

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HUNTING BOX. TO BE LET, FURNISHED HUNTING BOX, near Rugby, with immediate possession.—Apply the Offices of Messrs. W. and E. Harris, Solicitors, Rugby. 674. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 October 1858 CRICK WOLD, Northamptonshire. T. D. CLEAVER Is instructed by Mr. Thomas Hipwell, TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Monday next, October 4, at One o'clock, THE WHOLE of his LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, &c, &c. The Sale to commence at One o'clock. For particulars, see handbills. ------NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £171, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £109, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £292. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 29th. 1858. 675. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 November 1858 CRICK, near Rugby. W.R. DUNKLEY Has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. Thos. Bucknell, TO SELL, BY AUCTION, In the beginning of December, next, THE WHOLE of the valuable Live and Dead FARMING STOCK, HAY, STRAW, TURNIPS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c Particulars in next week's paper. 676. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 November 1858 CRICK, near Rugby. W. R. DUNKLEY Has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell, TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Tuesday, the 7th day of December, 1858, THE WHOLE of the valuable LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, HAY and STRAW (part to be consumed and part to go off), TURNIPS, GRASS KEEPING &c, to 25th March, 1859. The LIVE STOCK consists of 4 very superior young cart mares, cart colt foal, bay cob, rising 4 yrs, in-calf cow, barren cow, 6 2-yr-old steers, 2 2-yr-old steers, 3 2-yr old heifers, 3 yearling steers, 3 yearling heifers, 34 in lamb ewes, 15 theaves, 36 lambs, shearling tup, 2 fat hogs. &c. The DEAD STOCK comprises 2 narrow-wheel waggons, Scotch cart, broad wheel do., field roll, iron ploughs (by Adams), swing plough, pairs of harrows, set of iron harrows, sheet harrow, two turnip cutters (by Gardner), chaffbox, iron scuffler, 3 sets of capital thiller harness, 3 sets of trace harness, quantity of hurdles, large iron furnace, draining tools, ladders, corn drags, rakes, forks, tools, old iron, &c, &c. Also, about acres wheat straw, 7 acres oat straw, 6 acres bean straw, 9 acres barley straw, part of rick of hay, rick of clover, rock of hay (meadow) rick of hay, 5 acres of turnips, cabbages, 50 acres of capital Grass Keeping to 25th March. 1859. The Hay is well-gotten, and the Straw is sweet and in good condition. The Grass Land is dry, and well situated for water. Part of the Hay and Straw will be sold to go off, and part to be consumed, for which convenient yards will be provided. Catalogues will be prepared, and may be had one week previous to the day of Sale, on the Premises, and of the Auctioneer, Kingsthorpe. Sale to commence at Ten for Eleven o'clock. ------CRICK, near Rugby. W, R. DUNKLEY WILL SELL BY AUCTION, On Friday, the 10th day of December, 1858, by order of the Executors of the late Mr. Thos. Bucknell, The whole of his useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DAIRY and BREWING UTENSILS. &c IT comprises mahogany four-post and other bedsteads, feather, wool, and flock beds, bed and other linen, blankets, counterpaines, wool mattrasses, mahogany, oak, and walnut drawers, dressing tables and wash stands, pier and swing glasses, cane seated and painted chairs, large oak linen chests, parlour and bedroom carpets, two round mahogany tables, two oak dining tables, oak stands, six and two elbow Windsor chairs, rush seated ditto, oak bureau and book case, 8-day and 30-hour clocks, single barrel gun, fenders and fire irons, bell metal and other saucepans, large iron and other boilers, large milk leads, capital churn, milk tins, butter kiver, mash vat, cooling tubs, and general assortment of kitchen, dairy, and brewing utensils. Sale to commence at 10 for 11 o'clock.

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677. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 December 1858 PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause wherein Sarah Ann Robinson is Plaintiff, and John Edmunds and William Edmunds, an Infant, are Defendants, all persons claiming to be Creditors of WILLIAM EDMUNDS, late of Crick, in the county of Northampton, Farmer and Indeeper, who died on the day of May, 1858, are, by their Solicitors, on or before the 12th day of January, 1859, to come in and prove their Debts at the Chambers of the Vice-chancellor Wood, at Number 11, New-square, Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the Benefit of the said Decree. Monday, the 17th day of January, 1859, at Twelve at noon, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the Claims.—Dated this 4th day of December, 1858. BURTON & SON, Plaintiffs Solicitors. 678. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 01 January 1859 Prodigy.—A heifer four years old, bred and fed by Mr. Tarry, of Hillmorton Wharf, was slaughtered by Mr. Bennett, Crick, for his Christmas customers; and though the animal weighed but 9 score per quarter, it produced 11 score and 5lbs, of rough fat. 679. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 February 1859 NOTICE is hereby given, That on the sixth day of April next application will be made to her Majesty's Justices of the Peace assembled at Quarter Sessions in and for the county of Northampton, Northampton, for an order for stopping up, unnecessary and useless, the entire length of a certain Public Highway, being Footway, situate in the several parishes of Crick, Watford, and West Haddon, all in the said County of Northampton, leading from the village or town of Crick to the village or town of West Haddon, and passing through and over the Silsworth Lodge Estate, in the parish of Watford, subject to the rights hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, reserving unto all persons, as may have legal occasion, right to use the same from the point marked "A" in the plan hereinafter referred to, where it emerges out of the village street of Crick and thence along the said Footway to a point in the South-East comer of a certain close, called by the name Church-way Close, the property of the Reverend William Mousley, in the occupation of William West, and marked "B" on the said plan, all which Footway so last alluded to is in the parish of Crick, and also reserving unto all persons as may have legal occasion the right to use the same from the point marked "C" on the said plan, where it emerges out of the village street of West Haddon to a point in a certain Brook or Watercourse passing across the said Footway, and dividing the two parishes of West Haddon and Watford, marked " D" on the said plan, all which said Footway last alluded to is in the parish of West Haddon. And that the certificate of two Justices having viewed the same Highway or Footway, with the rights so reserved as aforesaid, with the plan of the Road proposed to be so stopped up, will be lodged with the Clerk the Peace for the said County of Northampton, on the Seventh day March next. Dated this ninth day of February, 1859. JOHN COWLEY, THOMAS WOOD} Surveyors the Highways of the parish of Crick. JAMES GILBERT, Surveyor of the Highways of the parish of Watford. WILLIAM DARKER, JOHN TEW} Surveyors of the Highways of the parish of West Haddon. 680. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 May 1859 COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY GAOL AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION: ...... Elizabeth Deacon, one calendar month, hard labour, for begging, at Crick. 681. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 June 1859 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, (Pursuant to Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in the Cause of Robinson v. Edmunds, with the approbation of the Judge to whose court the said cause is attached,) By MR. THOMAS EALES, The person appointed to sell the same, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, in the county of Northampton, on Thursday, the 23rd day of June, 1859, at Three for Four o'clock in the Afternoon, in three lots, as follows Lot 1 A freehold HOUSE, with the Yard, Garden, Outbuildings, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate at Crick, in the county of Northampton, and FIVE CLOSES of freehold Land, also situate at Crick aforesaid, called respectively "The Home Close", "Bretts Close, "Fairhill Close, "Fullard Close," and "Fullard Meadow," containing altogether 44 acres or thereabouts. Lot 2. A CLOSE of Freehold LAND, also situate at Crick aforesaid, called "Lucas Close," containing 5a. 3r. 35p. or thereabouts. Lot 3. SIX Freehold COTTAGES and Gardens, situate at Crick aforesaid, in the several occupations of Elizabeth Iliff, John Middleton, James Bradshaw, Thomas Swingler, and Thomas Dunkley, and one in hand. Particulars and conditions of sale may be had (gratis) in London, of Messrs. Austen and De Gex, 4, Raymond Buildings, Gray's Inn; of Messrs. Burton and Son, Solicitors, and of the said Thomas Eales, at Daventry; and at the place of Sale. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. About 50 ACRES of Superior MOWING GRASS and GRASS KEEPING, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 16th day of June, 1859, On the Farm of the late Mr. Wm. Edmunds, deceased, situate adjoining and near Crick aforesaid, and Crick Wharf, in the following Lots: MOWING GRASS TO GO OFF. Lot 1. The Home Close about 5a.3r.18p. Page 109 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Lot 2. The Breach about 12a.3r.34p. Lot 3. Falland Meadow about 4a.1r.12p. Lot 4. Falland Close about 8a.2r.15p. Lot 5. Fernhill about 12a.0r.25p. Lot 6. Lucus Close about 6a.0r.0p. ALSO the KEEPING of the above Lots until the 4th day of August, 1859. N.B.—ln consequence of the Land not being Stocked since St. Thomas, 1858, the Grass is very forward, and promises an abundant Crop, and the Grass Keeping is well Watered and Fenced. The company are requested to meet the Auctioneer at Lot 1, the Home Close, at 2 o'clock in the Afternoon, at which time and place the Sale will commence. ------A FREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of Freehold and Tithe-free FARM, at Crick, Northamptonshire, comprising 94a.2r.18p. of Arable and Pasture LAND, and let to Mr. John Cooper, as yearly tenant, at the annual rent of £160, situate on the high road to Northampton; THREE MEADOWS, containing 9a.2r.18p., situate at , in the county of Northampton, and let to a yearly tenant, Mr. Peasenhall, at the annual rental of £20; a FEE FARM RENT of £5 per annum, payable out of an Estate at Bugbrooke, belonging to Colonel Adams ; also FlVE Freehold HOUSES and SHOPS, with extensive BUSINESS PREMISES and MEADOW, all situate in the centre of the high street of the town of Watford, and let to yearly tenants (under notice to quit,) and producing an annual rental of £171 10s., and which, for the convenience of purchasers, will be sold in Five Lots. May be viewed by permission of the tenants. Printed, particulars and conditions of Sale may be had gratis, of Charles Appleyard, Esq.. Solicitor, 1, New-square, Lincoln's-inn, London ; George James Nicholson, Esq., Solicitor, 5, Raymond-buildings, Grays-inn, London; and of C. F. Humbert, Esq., Auctioneer, Watford, Herts.— Dated this 30th day of April, 1859. EDWD. WEATHERALL, Chief Clerk. 682. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 July 1859 Petitions against the Endowed Schools Bill were presented by Mr. G. Ward Hunt, from Oundle, Cottingham, Lamport, and , Northamptonshire; by Colonel Cartwright, from the parish of Everdon, Northamptonshire, by Mr. Knightley, from Crick; by Mr. Pullen, from Maulden, Beds. Petitions in favour of the Bill were prevented [sic, as printed, but should have been "presented"] by Mr. Crossley, from Protestant Dissenters at Daventry, Northamptonshire. 683. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 August 1859 In the Affairs of Mrs. MARY ASHWELL, and Miss MARTHA ASHWELL, late of YELVERTOFT, in the County Northampton, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given That all Persons Indebted to either of the Estates of the deceased are to pay the same to Mr. Thomas Ashwell, of Crick, or me, the undersigned ; and all Persons having any Claim upon either of the above Estates are to send account thereof forthwith to the said Thomas Ashwell. By order of the Administrator. R. C. ANDREW, his Solicitor. Brixworth, August 1st, 1859. 684. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 August 1859 FREEHOLD ESTATES, WATFORD, CRICK, and WELTON, Northamptonshire. NOTICE OF SALE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. BLISS, In the month of September next, the undermentioned Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, Lot 1. A CLOSE of Arable LAND, at Welton, occupied by Mr. T. Winterton, containing about 13 Acres. Lot 2. CLOSE of Arable LAND, at Watford, adjoining the Old Street Road, occupied by Mr James Gilbert containing about 12-1/2 acres. Lot 3. CLOSE of Arable LAND, adjoining Lot 2, occiupied by Mr James Gilbert, containing about 12-1/2 Acres. Lot 4. TWO CLOSES of Meadow LAND, containing container abot 7 acres, and TWO CLOSES of Arable LAND, containing about 21-1/2 Acres, in the parish of Watford, occupied by Mr James Gilbert, Lot 5. FOUR CLOSES of Grass LAND and COPPICE at Crick, containing abour 52 acres, occupied by Mr. James Gilbert. Lot 6. FARM HOUSE, Garden, Farm Buildings, and Premises, in the village of Watford, in the occupation of Mr Jams Gilbert etc etc 685. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 August 1859 DIED: ...... August 10, at the residence of her grandfather, Mr. John Cooper, of Crick, Sarah Ellen, only daughter of Mr. Joseph Matthew, of Yelvertoft, on her 17th birthday. 686. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 August 1859 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. FREEHOLD FARM AND DETACHED LANDS, In the Parishes of WATFORD, CRICK, anal WELTON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Pursuant to order of the High Court of Chancery, in a cause Banks v. Arnold, at the Bear Inn, Daventry, in the county of Northampton, on Wednesday, the 28th day of September, 1859, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, By Mr. CHARLES P. BLISS, The Auctioneer appointed for that purpose, A CAPITAL FARM-HOUSE, BARN, AND FARM BUILDINGS, situate near Watford Church; and 122 Acres of LAND, of first-rate quality, in the parishes of Watford, Crick, and Welton, which will be offered in the following Lots :— Lots 1 and 2.

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TWO CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, situate in Watford Parish, called North College Close and South College Close, respectively containing 13a.0r.13p. and 12a.0r.39p. Lot 3. FOUR CLOSES of PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, in Watford Parish, called Blackwall, and containing 29a.0r.37p. Lot 4. Certain CLOSES of GRASS and WOODLAND, in Crick Parish, containing 53a.0r.37p. Lot 5. A FARM-HOUSE and BUILDINGS, Watford Village, containing 0a.1r.37p. ; and Lot 6, a Close of ARABLE LAND, in Welton Parish, containing 13a.2r.10p. The Farm-house and the Lands at Watford and Crick are in the occupation of Mr. James Gilbert. The Land at Welton is in the occupation Thomas Winterton. Printed particulars and conditions, with plans, may be had (gratis) of Messrs. Goldney & Fellowes, Solicitors, Chippenham, Wilts; of Messrs. Lewis, Wood, & Street, Solicitors, 6, Raymond-buildings, Grays-inn. London, W.C. ; of Mr. William Bryan, Wood Surveyor, Chippenham, Wilts ; of the Auctioneer, at Daventry ; and the Premises may be viewed on application to the Tenants; and to Mr. Robert Snow, Barby. 687. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 October 1859 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £204, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £151, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £340. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 29th. 1859. 688. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1859 CAUTION TO MASTERS AND MISTRESSES. WHEREAS, on Thursday, the 20th October, 1859, ALICE SWINGLER, of CRICK, Northamptonshire, entered into a situation as Cook and Dairy Maid, about Twelve o'clock in the Morning of the above day, and absconded about Twelve o'clock at Night on the same day, taking with her a fellow-servant, the Nurse Maid, of the name of Russell, of Bugbrook, leaving a young child under two years of age in the bed-room by itself, and the doors of the house unfastened. Further particulars may known by enquiry at the Mercury-office, Parade, Northampton. 689. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1859 CRICK and WINWICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES, Consisting of a DWELLING-HOUSE, MALTING, and COTTAGES, at CRICK, and Superior PASTURE LAND, the Parish of WINWICK, FOR SALE BY AUCTION, By Mr. BLISS, at the Wheat Sheaf Inn. Crick, on Thursday, the 17th November, 1859, at Four for Five o'clock in the afternoon, the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale:— Lot 1 A Substantial stone-built DWELLING-HOUSE, with extensive Stabling, Barns, Piggeries, large walled Garden and Orchard, containing on the whole nearly Two Acres, very pleasantly situated, fronting the Turnpike-road, in the centre of the populous village of Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Bullin. Attached to this Lot is an old established MALTING, now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Whitmill, in which a lucrative business has been carried on for upwards of 50 years. Lot 2. TWO stone-built COTTAGES adjoining Lot 1, with walled gardens belonging, now in the occupation of ____Mawby and another. Lot 3. TWO CLOSES of superior FEEDING LAND, containing 18 acres more or less, situate in the parish of Winwick, and near to the turnpike-road leading from West Haddon to Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. West. This property adjoins the estates of John Gulliver, Esq., and Wm. Hensman, Esq. The Tenants will show the property, and for further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, or to Mr. Roche. Solicitor, both of Daventry. 690. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 October 1859 Crick.— On Monday last an inquest was held at the Royal Oak, Crick, on the body of James Bennett, the child of Andrew Bennett, labourer, of that place. On the Saturday afternoon previous, the mother went out to fetch in some clothes which she had hung out to dry, and during her absence deceased, who was between five and six years of age, got to the fire, Page 111 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

and set light to his pinafore. His screams alarmed the neighbours, who rendered immediate assistance, but the poor child was so seriously burnt that he died the same night. The jury found verdict of accidental death. 691. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 November 1859 CRICK, Northamptonshire. 350 Prime OAK. ASH, ELM, and SYCAMORE TIMBER TREES, with the LOP, TOP, and BARK, now standing, blazed and numbered, on the FARMS, and the property of Messrs. Thomas Edmonds and William Elliott, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 8th day of December, 1859, subject to the usual conditions. N B The greater portion of the above Timber are of long lengths, large dimensions, and of good quality, and admirably situated for delivery, having the Grand Union Canal running through the centre the Land, near the Turnpike Road, and close to Crick Wharf. The Company are requested to meet the Auctioneer at the Wheat Sheaf Inn, Crick, at Ten o'clock, where Refreshment will be provided,and proceed to Sale at the Tree Foot at Lot 1, Home Close, at Twelve o'clock Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale and of the Auctioneer, Daventry. 692. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 December 1859 "The Pytchley Hunt."—A very large picture of the "Meet of the Pytchley hunt at Crick," was offered for sale by Mr. H. Foster, at the Swans Hotel, on Tuesday afternoon last. The company present was not large. The painting, we believe, originally cost about £300. It contains portraits of all the leading gentlemen in connexion with the hunt, and its dimensions are 8 feet by 4. It was bought in for £50. ------The Pytchley Hunt. Banaud's Dicture of "The Meet of the Pytchley Hounds at Crick"" was offered for sale by Mr. H. Foster, at the Swans Hotel, on Tuesday. The company present was not large. believe the picture originally cost £300, but to-day it was bought in at £50, there not being bidding over that. The size of the canvas is eight feet by four, and there are portraits of all the leading gentlemen of this hunt. 693. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 December 1859 Crick.—An inquisition was taken at this village, on Thursday last, before P. E. Hicks, Esq., on view of the body of Walter, the infant son of Mr. Mawby, a small farmer, of this village. The mother, it appears, suckled the child on Tuesday evening, and supposing, from its crying, that it still craved food, gave it a teaspoonful of sop, which, unfortunately, got so far back in the mouth as to prevent the air passing into the lungs, causing suffocation, and instant death. Verdict accordingly. 694. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 January 1860 LONDON SHERIFFS' COURT.—Jan. 9.—(Before Mr. Kerr.) Graves v. the London and North Western Railway Company— Passengers by Railways—lmportant Judgment. Plaintiff is a merchant of Rood-lane, in the City of London, and now sought to recover £3-6s., made up as follows:—£1- 16s., fares paid for plaintiff and friend to Northampton; 4s., charged as fare from Blisworth to Crick; and £1-6s., fares back from Crick to London.—Mr. De Jersey appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Stavely Hill was counsel for the defendants. De Jersey, in opening the case, said this was a public matter, and one in which the public were so deeply interested that Mr. Graves, at great loss of time, had determined upon trying it out. He had no personal feeling against the railway company, but it was a duty every man owed to the public, that where an important question arose the point should be authoritatively settled. Mr. Graves felt this, and would tell his honour on oath the nature of the case. Mr. Graves said he was a merchant of the City of London. On Sunday, the 25th of September last, he left his house at Tulse- hill, and drove to the defendants' station in Euston-square. He took two return tickets for Northampton and back to London, for which he paid £3-6s. He asked the porter to put him into a carriage going to Northampton, and the porter, opening the door, said, Get in here, sir." Plaintiff and his friend got in, and the train duly left. They proceeded on their journey until they arrived at Crick, and then plaintiff asked of the porter of the train if they were going on to Northampton. The porter replied. "Oh! you ought have changed at Blisworth." Plaintiff and his friend got out, and plaintiff expressed his astonishment that he had not been informed of the fact at Blisworth, when he was told that fhe usual notification had been given that place. The plaintiff denied, and left the station (after paying 4s., the fee from Blisworth to Crick) in search of a conveyance." No conveyance could be found, and plaintiff with his friend returned to the Crick Railway station, and were charged 26s. fares to London. When plaintiff said he wanted go to Northampton, the porter said, O! this frequently occurs!" At the Euston Station plaintiff distinctly asked put into a carriage for Northampton. The porter did not tell plaintiff that he would have to change at Blisworth. Blisworth was not called out in plaintiff's hearing. The porter at Crick was very attentive. —Cross-examined: At Blisworth he did not hear the porter call out "Change here for Peterborough and Northampton." Was not asleep. Mr. Hill: The defence to this action is the plaintiff's own negligence. Now, I shall call evidence to prove that the porter at Blisworth called our quite loudly. And as to the 4s., charged to Crick, had plaintiff remained in the station he would not have been charged, but the company in self-protection are bound to charge the extra fare, or else parties would take a ticket for a certain station, and then purposely getting carried over, would walk off comfortably. As to the fare back to London, we charged because plaintiff would not give up the other tickets. Mr. De Jersey.—No. They are his contracts. Mr. Hill then called the porter at Blisworth, who said that he recollected the train in which plaintiff was on the 25th September. Witness called out, "Blisworth. Change here for Peterborough and Page 112 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Northampton." Mr. Hill.—Show the Court how you called out. Porter, putting his hands to his mouth, with the voice of a stentor called out—"Change here for Peterborough and Northampton." (Roars of laughter, in which everybody but the porter joined.) I never miss calling out. Will swear I called out on the morning in question.—The guard observed that the label " Birmingham" was pasted right over the compartment in which were plaintiff and his friend. The train stopped long enough at Blisworth to allow an engine and three carriages to shunt off it. —Some questions then arose as to the comfort of the passengers on railways, and his Honour said that railway companies spent more upon lawyers than they did upon passengers. Mr. De Jersey. Before giving judgment, your Honour will remember that plaintiff's friend is here, and will corroborate him in every particular. Mr. Hill said he had plenty of witnesses to confirm the testimony already given on behalf of the company. His Honour observed that it was apparent that it was purely a matter of principle on each side. He had gone carefully through the evidence, and had come to the conclusion that the mere calling out, "Change here for Peterborough and Northampton" by the porter was not sufficient. Had porter put his head into the carriage, and called out, "You must change here for Northampton," the notification would then have been fully brought under the notice of the plaintiff. The conditions on the back of the ticket were not binding on plaintiff. Had the company put on the back of the ticket "passengers to change at Blisworth", the company would have been better protected. As the case stood it would be a verdict for plaintiff, with 4s. extra expenses incurred. Costs of attorney allowed. 695. Stamford Mercury - Friday 17 February 1860 MARKET HARBOROUGH. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By James Symington, On Wednesday the 29th day of February and 3 following days, (by order of the Assignee of Mr. Thomas Buss, Bankrupt;) ALL his neat, fashionable, and useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,. Pianoforte, Books, Engravings, Glass, China, silver and plated goods, about 300 boxes of prime old Cigars, six Belmontine lamps, cellar of old Wines, Ale, Liquors, Brewing Utensils, sets of gig and double set carriage Harness, Bridles, Saddles, Hay and Straw, about 9 tons of Coals, Scotch Cart, Bean Mills, Weighing Machines, Chaff Cutters, two-horse power portable Steam Engine, and numerous other in and out-door effects. Also the Bay Mare, 8 years old, 15-1/2 hands high, quiet to ride or drive.—Sale to commence each day at Ten for Eleven o'clock. The large Oil Painting (the Meet of the Pytchley Hounds at Crick), to be sold on Friday the 3d day of March next, at Seven O'clock in the Evenlng, at the Auctioneer's Office, Corn-exchange, where it may now seen. The effects may be viewed on the Monday and Tuesday preceding the sale, catalogues 3d. each, to be obtained of Mr. W. Eland, Church- street, and the Auctioneer, at his Office, Corn-exchange, Market Harborough. 696. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 February 1860 DIED: ... January 12th, at Crick, after a lingering illness, aged seven years, Joseph, the beloved child of Mr. John Cooper, of the Red Lion, Crick. 697. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 February 1860 CRICK. 50 LOTS of very superior ASH POLES, on Land the Property of Mr. Marsden [sic], WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, The Second Week in March next. Particulars will appear in due time. 698. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 March 1860 CRICK. 64 Lots of superior ASH POLES, now lying in Ranges, Blazed and Numbered, in Bog Spinney; also a few Lots of ASH TOPS, on Land the Property of Mr. Marson, of Crick, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOS. EALES, On Friday, the 9th day of March, 1860. N.B.—The above Poles are of a superior quality, well adapted for bending and other purposes; situate near to a good road, and within two miles of Crick Station and Canal Wharf. Sale to commence, at the Spinney, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon punctually. 699. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 March 1860 DAVENTRY PETTY SESSIONS: Ann Ashby, Crick, v. Samuel Crisp, labourer, Crick. Mr. Mash, Lutterworth, appeared for defendant. As this case required the presence of two magistrates, it was adjourned until next week. 700. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 March 1860 FOUND, a stray SETTER dog, Liver-and-White, with a long bit of hair under the right eye, about an inch long. The owner can have it by paying the expenses, application to E.W. Marlow, Crick. 701. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 April 1860 Affiliation. —Ann Ashby, Crick, v. Samuel Crisp, labourer, Crick. Mr. Roche for complainant, and Mr. Mash, of Lutterworth, for defendant.—This case, which a occupied the attention of the Court for nearly three hours, was dismissed for want of corroborative evidence.

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702. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 April 1860 CRICK USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BEDS and BEDDING, Brewing and Dairy Utensils, CHAFF MACHINE, &c , &c, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Monday, the 23rd of April, 1860, On the Premises of Mr. George Watts, Grazier, who has declined housekeeping. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. 703. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 May 1860 Crick.— William Elliott, Crick, was charged with wilfully damaging a fence, on land in the occupation of Jas. Sale, at Crick, on the 4th inst. Mr. Burton appeared for the defendant.—James Martin, Crick, said that about half-past nine on the evening of the 4th instant he saw defendant lay his hands on the rails, and immediately he heard a crash, and saw defendant throw a piece of railing into the street. Witness stood about twenty yards off. The rails were very rotten. — Defendant said he claimed the property occupied by complainant, and that for some time past it had been a matter of dispute between his brother's wife and himself. On the night question he saw some of the rails were loose; he put one in its place, and another fell into the road.—Dismissed. 704. Stamford Mercury - Friday 01 June 1860 A fire broke out on the 21st ult on the premises of Mr. Ashwell, of Yelvertoft, situate at Crick, when a stable and hovel were burnt down. By the willing assistance of the labourers, and the use of the Hadden engine, the cottage and barn were saved. The property was insured in the Norwich Union, with Mr.Strange, of Kettering. 705. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 July 1860 Commitments to the County Gaol and House of Correction: ...... Bucknell Whitnell [sic], seven days, for behaving in a riotous manner, in the public streets at Crick. 706. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 August 1860 Thomas Martin, Bartle Cooper, Wm. Elliott, and John Flowers, churchwardens and overseers of Crick, were summoned by A.S. Benn, Esq., treasurer to the Rugby Union, for non-payment of £250, tbe amount of poor-rate collected in Crick, and which amount was due on the 31st. ult. Mr. G. V. Hefford, of Rugby, prosecuted, and Mr. Burton appeared for the defendants. The defendant Flowers did not appear. Mr. Burton said Mr. Flowers had collected the rate, and had since become insolvent, having previously omitted to pay over the money to the Union authorities. Mr. Whitmill had taken the stock at a valuation, and Mr. Flavell, the landlord, had undertaken that the money should be paid out of the valuation, first deducting the arrears of rent. These parties were to have met on Wednesday, when the money would have been paid. They had not met, and he therefore asked for sufficient time to allow the arrangements to be carried into effect.—After some discussion a warrant, to be served in 14 days, was issued. The costs, £5-12s., were allowed. 707. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 September 1860 Crick. —John Collier was charged with deserting from the 21st Regiment, stationed at Aldershott. It appeared that the prisoner had a pass for seven days, and came to visit his friends at Crick. He allowed the time to pass without returning to his regiment, or applying for a prolonged stay. The authorities consequently gave information to the police, charging him with deserting. He was ordered to Northampton to await an escort. 708. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 September 1860 Unjust Measures: Elizabeth Hyde, publican, Norton, was charged by Inspector Sansom with having unjust measures in her possession. Fined 10s., costs 13s. 6d...... —William Jones, publican, Crick, for the same offence. Fined 10s., costs 13s. 6d. —Samuel Frisby, publican, Crick, for the same offence. In consequence of a previous conviction he was fined £1, costs 13s. 6d. 709. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 September 1860 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £181, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £110, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £291. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and Page 114 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 26th. 1860. 710. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 October 1860 Trespassing in Search of Game. —Thomas Ashby, labourer Crick, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of game upon land in the occupation of Mr. John Norton, Yelvertoft. Fined £2, costs 15s. 6d. Paid. 711. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 December 1860 DAVENTRY PETTY SESSIONS, Dec -- Present, Lord HenlEY R. T. Clarke, Esq., and H. Lamb, Esq. Extraordinary Affiliation Case Edward Thornton, Carpenter, Northampton, was charged by Ann Bennett, of Crick, with being the father of her illegitimate child. Mr Jeffery appeared for defendant.— The complainant, who is both deaf and dumb, gave her evidence by signs, her mother acting as interpreter. Mr. Jeffery submitted that as the complainant was deaf and dumb, and had never been to school, she could not understand the nature of an oath and was placing his client a very unfair position. The interpreter, complainant's mother, was fact the making the charge. The interpreter, he argued, should be a disinterested person.—The magistrates having satisfied themselves that the complainant did understand the nature of an oath, and as no-one but the mother could understand the signs made by complainant, the case was allowed to proceed. From the interpretation of the mother, the complainant's evidence was that on the 20th of October last she gave birth to a child, the result of intercourse with the defendant on the 13th January.—The mother and another witness, John Stratford, then deposed to going to defendant's lodging at Moreton Pinkney, telling him the circumstance, and asking him what he meant to do, when defendant denied all knowledge of it, and said that others had been with her beside himself.—Mr. Jeffery submitted that there was no corroborative testimony; but the magistrates thought the case should go on. He then called Mrs. Wheatley, of Rugby, who said that defendant had lodged with her, and was not out of Rugby from the 1st to the 21st of January.—Susan Swingler, John Gilbert, and Ann Bishop gave evidence derogatory to the moral character of complainant.—Defendant was then sworn, and said he was at Rugby from the 1st to the 21st January. He did not go to Crick until the last week in that month. He had never had intercourse with the complainant. He knew nothing whatever of the matter until he received a letter from his brother at Crick telling him of the charge against him, and stating that it could be proved that others had been with her. Soon after the receipt of this letter, complainant's mother and the witness, John Stratford, came to his lodgings, when he told them he knew nothing at all about the affair, and would have nothing at all to do with it. He told them others had been with her, because he had been informed so in the letter he had received. Would swear he did not say "others had been with her beside himself."— After some consideration, the magistrates made an order for 1s. 6d. a week, and expenses. 712. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 February 1861 Crick. —Mr. Nott, auditor of the Warwickshire and Oxfordshire Union audit district, applied for a distress warrant to be issued against Mr. John Flowers, formerly overseer of Crick, for non-payment of £154-14s-10d., due from Mr. Flowers to the parish of Crick, of which about £40 was the balance handed to him upon entering the office of overseer, the remainder was the amount of a poors' rate he had collected but failed to pay in. Mr. Smith, of Coventry, watched the case for Mr. Flowers, and made no objection to the warrant, which was issued accordingly. 713. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 February 1861 ...... Whitmell Edward, jun., Crick, maltster ...... ------Non-payment of Poors' Rate. —William Clark, farmer, of Crick, was summoned for refusing to pay £5 14s. 10d., the amount of his poors' rate. The case arose out of the defalcations of Mr. Flowers, the late overseer, who had collected the rate and appropriated the proceeds to his own use; in consequence a new rate was obliged to be made, payment of which had been refused by defendant. —Ordered to pay the rate and 12s. 3d. expenses. 714. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 March 1861 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. W. MASON, At the Wheat Sheaf Inn, Crick, on Friday, the 15th day of March, 1861, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, in one or more Lots, ALL that most convenient and substantially-built DWELLING HOUSE, situate in the centre of the village of CRICK, containing three sitting-rooms, and six bedrooms, with brewhouse, stable, yard, coach house, and other out-buildings,

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and an excellent garden at the back, containing about half an acre, now in the occupation of Mr. T. O. Walker, who has therein carried on the profession of Surgeon and Apothecary for nearly 40 years. And also all those TWO COTTAGES, adjoining the above There is an Excellent Well of Water on the Premises.—To view, apply to Mr. T. O. Walker, the proprietor; and for particulars, to Messrs. Benn, Solicitors, Rugby. 715. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1861 FREEHOLD HOUSES. CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. WILLIAM MASON, At the Red Lion Inn, Crick, on Friday, the 12th day of April next, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, ALL those TWO well-built DWELLING-HOUSES, with the washhouses, gardens, and all other requisite outbuildings, and well of excellent water, most desirably situate at Crick, adjoining the Turnpike road to Northampton, and now in the occupation of Mr. Bullock, the proprietor, and Mr. William Bennett. For a view of the property, apply to Mr. Bullock; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, or the Auctioneer, Rugby. Rugby, March 28th, 1861. 716. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 June 1861 Daventry County Court. —The usual monthly Court was held on Monday last, before F. Dinsdale, Esq. There was one adjourned case, a judgment summons, and 92 plaints, many of which were privately settled. The following were heard by His Honour: —Thomas Frost, shopkeeper, Newnham, v. Wm. Shaw, labourer, Newnham. Claim £9. 7s., for goods sold and work done. Four shillings forthwith, and 4s. a month. —Thomas Goode, shopkeeper, Weedon Beck, v. James Kilsby, shoemaker, of the same place. Claim £1. 15s., for rent of a cottage. Instalments of 3s. a month. — John Harper, baker, Crick, v. William Groom, farrier, Murcott. Claim £1. 12s. 3d., for goods sold and money lent. Ten shillings forthwith, the remainder in a month...... etc etc 717. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 July 1861 Daventry Petty Sessions, July 3. —Present—R. H. Lamb, Esq., and Captain Clarke. Non-payment of Wages. —Joseph Wills, waggoner, in the employ of Mr. W. Sharman, farmer, Elkington, charged his master with refusing to pay his wages. Adjourned .for a fortnight. Alice Cleaver, Crick, v. Richard Pursey, groom, Dunchurch Mr. Roche for defendant. This case, which, for want of corroborative evidence, had been dismissed on a previous occasion, was again dismissed from the conflicting testimony of the witnesses called by plaintiff. 718. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 July 1861 CRICK. OAK POSTS, PLANKS, SQUARES, SLABS, AND FELLOE WOOD, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 18th of July, 1861, on Mr. Marsden's [sic] Farm, adjoining the road between Crick and Watford, the property of Mr. Saml. Braggins, CONSISTING of 150 Oak Sawn Gate and Pen Posts, 250 strong Mound Posts, 550 feet of 2in., 2-1/2in., and 3in. Oak Planking, 200 feet of 4in. by 3in. Oak Squares, 26 lots of Oak and Ash Slabs, and 50 lots of Felloe Wood, in convenient lots. Sale to commence at the Saw Pit at One o'clock, with lot 1. 719. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 July 1861 CRICK. 18 Acres of GROWING CROPS of CORN and TURNIPS, COWS, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, and other Effects, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 8th of August 1861, on the Farm and by order of Mr. Wm. Perkins. FULL particulars in next week's paper, and in Catalogues, which may be had one week previous to the day of sale, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, and the Auctioneer, Daventry. 720. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 August 1861 CRICK. GROWING CROPS, COWS, HORSES, AND IMPLEMENTS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 8th day of August, 1861, on the Farm, and by order of Mr. Wm. Perkins, CONSISTING of seven two-year-old home-bred Steers and Heifers; five weaning Calves, two useful cart Mares, ditto Filly, narrow-wheel Waggon, broad-wheel Cart, with gearing; thiller and trace Harness, iron Plough, ditto Scuffle, sheet and seed Harrows, land Roll, Winnowing Machine (by Cooch), barn Tackle, four dozen Sacks, two Cow Cribs, Chaffbox and Bin, and other effects. Also, eight acres of growing Wheat, four and a half acres of Oats, three and a half acres of Barley, and two acres of Swedes, subject to the usual credit. Proper accommodation will be provided for thrashing-out and consuming the Straw and Fodder. Catalogues may be had one week previous to the Sale, at the Red Lion, Crick, and the Auctioneer's, Daventry. The Company will please to meet the Auctioneer at the Field Barn, at One o'clock; at which time the Sale will commence, according to the Catalogue, with the Cow Stock.

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721. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 September 1861 WANTED, a Man to SOLICIT ORDERS for COAL, and SUPERINTEND a WHARF, at CRICK.—To a suitable Person good Wages will be given. £100 security will be required. Apply by letter, pre-paid, to Mr. Brown, Dallington Mines, Northampton. 722. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 October 1861 Trespassing in pursuit of Game.— Samuel Crisp, labourer, Crick was charged with the above offence by Mr. Joun Watts. Mr. Roche, for the defendant, admitted the trespass, saying that defendant followed a stoat. Complainant withdrew the charge on defendant paying the costs, 8s. 6d. ------NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Fifth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £230, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £112, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £339. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceedin gthree years, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, 4th Oct., 1861. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PASTURE LAND. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. EALES, On Thursday, the 17th of October, 1861, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as will be then and there produced, ALL those THREE CLOSES of rich old Pasture LAND, called Well Hill, Duntshill, and Duntshill Meadow; containing together 19a. 1r. 10p., or thereabouts, conveniently situated near Crick village, and in the occupation of Messrs. John Bennett and Nehemiah Robinson. The Land is well watered and fenced, and is about two miles from the Crick Station, on the London and Northwestern Railway. To view the Property, apply to the Tenants ; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Burton and Son, Solicitors, or the Auctioneer, Daventry. 723. Stamford Mercury - Friday 01 November 1861 Bills of Sale, etc. John Ambrose, labourer, Bluntisham.—Bill for £25 to Thomas Cousins, filed Oct. 25. Abraham James Miller, farmer, Pinchbeck.—Bill for £40 to Isaac Miller, filed Oct. 22. Wm.JarvisThacker, machine manufacturer, Billlingborough.—Bill for £130 to George Seward, filed Oct. 23. Elizabeth Iliff, widow, Crick.—Bill for £400 to Thos. Lumley, filed Oct. 23. John Howe, gentleman, East Betford.—Bill for £125 (further charge in all £275) to John Cowper Mec, filed Oct. 26. 724. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 November 1861 Will of the late Mr. Littledale.—The will of Mr. George Henry Littledale, of Crick, Northamptonshire, was proved in London on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Charles L. Swainson, B.D., Rural Dean, rector of Crick, and Mr. C. H. Percival, of Liverpool, merchant, the executors, the personalty being sworn under £7,000. This gentleman's will disposes of property of mixed kind, in some instances depending upon contingent circumstances. The testator has bequeathed to his mother, who it appears was twice married, all his real and personal property, and also any sums coming to his estate under the wills both of his uncle, the late Sir Joseph Littledale, and of his sister, Mrs. E. Bolton, appointing his mother residuary legatee. The testator bequeaths to his half-brother, the Rev. C. L. Swainson, a sum of £4,000 to which he (the testator) would be entitled on the decease of his mother; and a further sum to which he is also entitled under a marriage settlement on her decease is bequeathed to the testator's godson, Mr. George Henry Trench. ------TO THE GOVERNORS OF THE GENERAL INFIRMARY, NORTHAMPTON My Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen,

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I Beg to present myself as a CANDIDATE for the MATRONSHIP of your excellent Institution, and respectfully to state that I am the daughter of a medical gentleman of nearly fifty years standing in this county; that from early life I have been accustomed to the administration of medicine, and to see its effects; and being the eldest of a large family, I trust I have acquired that domestic economy which will prove of advantage in the management of the Institution. I shall hope to submit for your inspection and approbation my testimonials; and in the event of my appointment, my best energies shall be devoted to the fulfilment of my duties. I have the honour to be, My Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen, Your most obedient and humble servant, MARY ANN WALKER. Crick, 27th Nov., 1861. 725. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 February 1862 Mr. JOSEPH BUTLIN, Deceased. ALL Persons having any Claims or Demands upon the Estate of JOSEPH BUTLIN, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Gentleman, deceased, are requested to send in the particulars thereof to Mrs. Mary Butlin, of Crick aforesaid, the Widow and sole Executrix of the deceased, on or before the first day of March next, in order that the same may be examined, and if found correct, discharged. And all Persons indebted to the Estate of the said deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their respective Debts to the said Mrs. Butlin forthwith. By order of the Executrix, C. B. ROCHE, her Solicitor. Daventry, 13th February, 1862. ------NOTICE OF SALE. CRICK, Northamptonshire. W. CROPPER Is favoured with instructions from Mr. W. Clarke, who is declining business, TO SELL BY AUCTION, The early part of next Month, THE whole of the valuable LIVE STOCK, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ALE BARRELS, BREWING COPPERS, &c., &c., particulars of which will appear in future Advertisements, and in Catalogues, in due course. ------TO DRAPERS AND GROCERS. CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE LET, With Possession at Lady Day next, ALL that old-established DRAPER'S and GROCER'S SHOP, DWELLING HOUSE, and Premises, including Stable, Gighouse, and Store-rooms, situate in the centre of the village of Crick, and now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Whitmell, who is retiring from business. To view, apply at the Premises; and to treat, to Mr. Wm. Clarke, Crick, or to Messieurs Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 13th February, 1862. 726. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 February 1862 [in a long list of names and occupations] ...... Whitmell, Edward, jun., Crick, maltster ...... ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. W. CROPPER Has been favoured with instructions to offer FOR SALE BY AUCTION, On Thursday, the 6th day of March, 1862, the following valuable Live and Dead FARMING STOCK, the property of Mr. W. Clarke, who has let his Farm, COMPRISING 70 Ewe and Wether TEGS, 60 in-lamb Leicester EWES and THEAVES, one Shearhog, two two-shear Tups, and two Tup Lambs, 16 two-year-old wellbred Heifers, 3 ditto Steer, 3 in-calf dairy Cows, two barren Heifers and Cow, 6 yearling Cow Calves, and one Steer ditto, 3 extraordinary good cart Mares, one yearling Colt and Foal, by Spencer's horse; sets of Thillers, Trace Horse, and G.O. Tackle. The whole of the IMPLEMENTS, consisting of narrow and broad-wheel waggons and carts, iron ploughs, iron scuffler, seed and other harrows, bean mill, turnip cutter, chaff machine, two winnowing machines, sack bags, strike, and barn sieves, and 35-round ladders and smaller sizes, four dozen new hurdles, cow and sheep cribs, and numerous small and useful implements. Also an excellent BREWING PLANT:—Sweetiron-bound ale casks, including a 12-bushel mash tub, capital cooler, sieves, and working tuns, five sweet iron-bound 80-gallon barrels, two 90, one 120, and one 5-hogshead ditto, capital 120-gallon copper, excellent 3-pull beer engine, and one single-pull ditto, with quantity of lead piping; a portion of the DAIRY UTENSILS, comprising a three-dozen churn and stand, stone cheese-press, butter kivers, and numerous other effects; the whole particularised in catalogues, which will be ready one week prior to the Sale, and may be had at the Wheat Sheaf Hotel, Daventry, the place of Sale, and of the Auctioneer, Rugby. The Sheep are pure Leicesters, clean, sound, and very healthy; Cow Stock, well-bred Shorthorns, young and colory; Horses, young, active, and quiet workers; Implements, of a most serviceable and useful character. A Luncheon will be provided at Ten, and business to commence with the Sale of the Sheep at Eleven o'clock punctually. 727. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 March 1862 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By HOLLOWAY & SON, On Thursday, March 6th, 1862, on the Premises and by order of the Executors of the late John Green, of Crick, Gentleman, ALL the neat and useful Household FURNITURE and other EFFECTS, consisting of four-post, tent, and other bedsteads and furniture; seasoned feather and flock beds and mattrasses, palliasses, blankets, and counterpanes; floor and bed- side carpets and hearth rugs, window curtains, oak and other chests of drawers, linen chests, mahogany loo and other Page 118 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

tables, ditto chairs, mahogany sofa, excellent 8-day clock, barometer, chimney and dressing glasses, glass and china, kitchen furniture and requisites, brewing and other tubs and casks, an excellent assortment of culinary articles, garden and other tools, wheelbarrow, gig and harness, saddle, bridle, Ac. The Auctioneers beg the attendance of the Company at Ten for Eleven o'clock, at which time the Sale will commence. 728. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 March 1862 CRICK. TO GROCERS, DRAPERS, SHOPKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. DRAPERY AND GROCERY GOODS, FURNITURE, and Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. BLISS, On Monday next, March 17th, 1862, on the Premises in the occupation of Mr. Whitmell, Crick, who is leaving. ALSO a few Lots of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising two sets of hair-seated mahogany Chairs, oak dining Table, and other Articles. N.B.—For particulars, see posting bills. The Lots will be made to suit the convenience of all purchasers. Attendance is requested at Ten o'clock punctually on the morning of sale, as the whole must be sold on that day. 729. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 May 1862 CRICK STATION. TO CORNDEALERS, FACTORS, AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. C. P. BLISS, At the Stag's Head Inn, near the Crick Station on the London and North-Western Railway, on Tuesday the 27th day of May, 1862, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon for Five precisely, and subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, ALL THOSE Two newly erected MESSUAGES, with the outbuildings and appurtenances thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mr Edward Capell and Mr. Richard Robins (or his undertenant.) Together with ONE ACRE and a QUARTER of LAND on part whereof the above Messuages have been erected the remainder being occupied as Garden Ground. The property adjoins on one side to the above Railway on a level, and on another to the public carriage road between Watford and Daventry, and has connected with it a private right of road for carts and carriages to the Grand Union Canal, so that the facilities for transit of corn, coal, and goods of every description to and from it cannot be excelled. The space unoccupied by buildings is so considerable that there is ample room upon the property for the erection of very large warehouses; and also of several other houses, which, from the increasing traffic at the Station, are in very great demand. The above is held under a Building Lease, granted by the Right Honorable Lord Henley, for a Term, of which about 58 years are unexpired, subject to an annual ground rent of £4. For particulars, apply to the Proprietor, Mr. Wm. Bliss, at Norton, near Daventry, to Messrs. Gery & Edwards, Solicitors, Daventry, or to the Auctioneer. Daventry, 15th May, 1862. 730. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 June 1862 Silverstone.—Felony.— William Eagleston, sawyer West Haddon, and John Facer, carrier, Crick, were charged with stealing wood, the property of Mr. Braggins, timber dealer Silverstone. —Mr. Roche appeared for Facer.—James Varney, foreman for Mr. Braggins, said the prisoner Eagleston, with three others, were employed to saw some timber for his master. They were entitled to sell the chips as their perquisites, but had been expressly forbidden to sell any till all the other timber had been removed.—Thomas Eyre was top-sawyer, and with him witness transacted all the business; to him he paid the wages earned by the four, and he was held to be the responsible person. He had absconded. From information witness received, he traced a quantity of wood to the possession of Benjamin. He gave the prisoners into custody.—Mr. Roche said, on behalf of the prisoner Facer, that a few words would, he had no doubt, satisfy the Bench that Facer ought not to be kept in custody. He was a youth, and knew nothing whatever of the matter. He only obeyed his father, who sent him to fetch the wood he had bought of the Thomas Eyre already referred to. The prisoner Facer was discharged.—Benjamin Facer then deposed. I live at Crick, and am the father of John, just discharged. Several days before Friday, the 20th instant, I inquired of Thomas Eyre if he had any chips to sell. I made that inquiry because a neighbour of mine had had a load. On the 20th instant I met Thomas Eyre, who said there were some chips ready; we bargained for them, and, on the Monday following, I sent my son to fetch them, leaving it entirely to Eyre as to the quality of the chips and noggings, as we call them. My wife sent the money by my son when he went to fetch the wood. The price was 2s. —John Facer was then put in the witness-box, and narrated the circumstances of his going for the chips, saying the prisoner Eaglestone was present, and helped to load the chips. After having expressed his desire that the case might be summarily dealt with, Eaglestone pleaded guilty to having helped load the wood, but said he was not aware that Eyre, who was master, was selling what he ought not, nor that the wood produced was not properly perquisite. He had been at the sawing but about two months. —Discharged with a caution. 731. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 July 1862 Crick.— William Butlin and James Butlin, charged with assaulting York Watts, at Crick, on the 7th instant, were allowed to settle the matter amongst themselves on paying 11s. 6d. costs. 732. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 July 1862 CRICK. LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, GROWING CROPS, GRASS KEEPING, Stump of Old Hay, and Stubble, to go off, And a few lots of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, And other Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOS. EALES, On THURSDAY, the 31 st day of July, 1862, on the Premises of Mr. E. Hartley, who is leaving. For particulars, see Posting Bills.

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733. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 August 1862 Crick. —Ann Ashby, Crick, v. Samuel Kind, Leicester. Complainant claimed 19s. 6d. for arrears under an order made in 1855. The Bench thought the fair applicant entitled to only 7s. 6d., which the defendant was ordered to pay, with 5s. 6d. costs, and payments to be resumed from July 9th. ------Commitments to teh Northampton County Gaol: ...... Thomas Eyre, for 14 days, for stealing 2cwt. wood, at Crick. 734. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 August 1862 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, August 6th. —Before Major Clarke. Long Buckby. —Charles Cox, boatman, Crick, was charged with sleeping in a barn, at Long Buckby.—Police-constable Stimpson said: In consequence of some complaints police constable Kitchen and I were sent to watch some premises. We found the prisoner in the barn. —The prisoner, who said he was 61 years of age, seemed be exceedingly feeble and ill.—The magistrate ordered Mr. Judkins, the relieving officer, to take care of the old man, whose condition excited commiseration. ------ROBINSON & PARROTT, COAL AND COKE MERCHANTS, CRICK STATION, BEG to inform the Nobility, Clergy Gentry, and the Public generally of Long Buckby Daventry, and the adjacent Neighbourhood, that they HAVE TAKEN to the STOCK and BUSINESS of Mrs. KINGSTON, of Long Buckby, and respectfully solicit a share of that support so long bestowed on their predecessor. Robinson & Parrott assure those who may favour them with their commands, that every exertion shall be made to deserve a continuance, by keeping on hand a constant supply of good articles, by fair remunerating charges, and prompt execution of all orders received by them. July 21st, 1862. 735. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 August 1862 On Tuesday Mr. Terry held an inquest at the Royal Oak, at Crick, on the body of a married woman named Eleanor Crofts, aged 44. Her husband, who is a shepherd in the employ of Mr. Isaac Lovell, of Guilsborough, said that his wife complained of illness on Saturday afternoon. She had frequently complained of pain in her head and dizziness in her eyes. She went to Rugby market on Saturday by the carrier, but had rather more walking than usual. She went to bed about ten o clock complaining of a pain in her side. At two o'clock he woke and spoke to her, but she made no reply. He woke again at half-past four, and looked out of the window for some time. As she did not speak he called to her. She made no answer, and he then found she was dead. Mr. Benjamin Kerr, surgeon, of Crick, the regular medical attendant of the deceased, deposed to being called in to see her. He thought her death took place about midnight, and was probably caused by disease of the heart. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. 736. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 September 1862 Thomas Swingler, 21 days' hard labour, for stealing a knife, at Crick. ------Crick. -Thos. Swingler, Crick, was charged with stealing a knife, the property Thomas Wood, farmer, of the same village—Elizabeth Wood deposed: I am the wife of the prosecutor. The prisoner is a weekly servant, and works on the farm. Last Saturday evening the prisoner was cleaning knives, and my little boy wanted to have his shut-knife cleaned, and took it to the prisoner for that purpose. Some time later in the evening the knife could not be found. We have often missed things, and in consequence of something I heard I sent for the prisoner to come to our house on Sunday morning. When he came I said I wanted him about the knife, for I thought he had it. He denied all knowledge of it. I ordered him to empty his pockets, which he readily did all, except one, which he seemed very reluctant to empty; but I insisted. He then took out the knife produced, which is the one we missed. He said he was sorry he had it; it was the first and only thing he had taken, and he would not take anything again. My husband then gave him into custody.— Prisoner, in his defence, said he picked the knife up in the yard, the large blade lying open.—Committed for three weeks, with hard labour. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD OR LET, A Convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for small respectable family, with a large garden, yard, stable, coach-house, and two acres of good pasture land adjoining. For particulars, apply to Mr. E. Whitmell, Silsworth Lodge, Rugby. 737. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 November 1862 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Seventh day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. 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Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £216, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £154, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £361. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceeding three years, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 30th, 1862. ------CRICK WHARF. Extensive Sale of Oak Sawn GATE and PEN POSTS Mound POSTS and RAILS, Oak GATES, SPOKES, Squares, Elm Boards, Slabs, and Firewood, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 13th of November, 1862, the Property of Mr. Samuel Braggins, COMPRISING 200 sawn oak gate and pen posts, 800 strong oak mound posts and rails, 30 capital oak gates, 50 dozen dry spokes, 4,000 feet inch and 3/4-inch elm boards, 1000 feet of 4-inch by 3-inch oak squares, and about 80 lots of slabs and firewood. Sale to commence at Twelve o clock. The above is situate well for removal, and will be sold in convenient lots. 738. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 November 1862 Crick. —Richard Lovell, mariner, was charged with begging, at Crick.—Captain James Fort said the defendant came to my house, and on being refused alms he became very violent, and cursed the house, wishing the roof might fall and crush all in the house. I thought the prisoner insane, and gave him into custody.—The prisoner told a very rambling and contradictory story.—The Bench directed that he be examined by a medical gentleman.—Mr. Bollard, sen, having examined the prisoner, could find no symptoms of insanity about him. He fully believed that the prisoner was master of his actions.—A letter from the Middlesex Lunatic Asylum informed the Bench that the prisoner had been an inmate of that institution for more than twelve months, and was discharged only six weeks ago, being presented then with a new suit of clothes and a sovereign. The writer of the letter said the prisoner was believed to be a returned convict, and very bad man.—Committed for three weeks. 739. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 November 1862 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. SECOND MEETING NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Twelfth day of December next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £216, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £154, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £361. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceeding three years, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 30th, 1862. 740. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 November 1862 Crick.— William Palmer, labourer, Crick, was charged with threatening to shoot at William Heaven.—Both parties are in the service of the Rev. Mr. Swainson, Crick.—To be bound in his own recognizances to keep the peace for twelve months, and to pay the costs, 10s. 6d. 741. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 November 1862 FREEHOLD LAND, CRICK. 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and Pasture LAND, situate at Crick aforesaid, containing 6a. 3r. 28p., and now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Mawby. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 27th November, 1862. 742. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 January 1863 DEATHS: ...... Jan.14, at Crick, deeply lamented by his family and friends, Mr. Cooper, aged 93...... On the 15th inst., at Crick, Sarah Nursey, till lately of Sutton Basstett, in this county, in her 78th year. 743. Leicester Journal - Friday 20 February 1863 SPORTING INTELLIGENCE...... I met the Pytchley at Crick, one of their crack meets. I never saw such a sight before. There were nearly 500 horsemen present, a splendid pack of hounds headed by Charles Payne, one of the finest horsemen in England. A gentlemen to whom had been introduced kindly pointed out to me all the celebrities, but the Editor of the Court Journal alone could enumerate all the aristocracy present. It appeared to me as if all the well-known faces in Pall-mall, St. James-street, and Tattersall's. during the season, had met together on horseback. Lord Spencer, the master, headed this splendid regiment of sportsmen, and led the way to the covert. Just then, seeing a gentleman who occasionally hunts in Hants, I asked where they were going to draw, as I saw no signs or a wood or even thick hedge-row. "In there", was his reply, and, pointing over the hedge, he showed me the celebrated Crick Gorse, which is at the most four acres large...... The whole field was drawn up together one one side of the Gorse, the hounds were thrown in, and I did not hear a horn or halloo. After, perhaps, ten minutes, which I am told is looked upon as a long draw, there was a tremendous "Tally-ho—gone away," and a big fox went straight away in sight of the whole field, followed closely by only four couples of hounds; then Charles Payne blew a few notes on his horn, and the body of the pack came on...... 744. Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 21 February 1863 COUNTY COURT, LEICESTER DISTRICT. Wednesday, February 18. (Before Serjeant Miller, Judge) Thomas Parr v. W. Gleadow. —Mr Cape appeared for plaintiff. This was a claim for £6 18s loss from coal not being sent for which plaintiff had obtained orders on commission in the neighbourhood of Crick, and for £4 for journeys to Old Stratford, where plaintiff had taken a wharf as he alleged at the request of defendant. Defendant said he only gave plaintiff commission to get orders, with the usual understanding that he was to supply them as far he is able, and as to the journeys to the wharf, that plaintiff had taken it on his own account, and had nothing further to do with it, than having agreed become his surety, if he could find another person to join him. —Judgment 18s, his Honour considering there was a contract to supply coals without limit. 745. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 21 February 1863 LEICESTER COUNTY COURT, Wednesday. Before Mr. Seijeant Miller, Judge. Thomas Parr v. Wm. Gleadow. — Mr. Cape appeared with the plaintiff. — This was an action to recover the loss plaintiff alleged he had sustained through the non- performance of a contract by the defendant. Plaintiff stated that he went to Crick, in Northamptonshire, at the instance of defendant, for the purpose of soliciting orders for coals, which defendant promised to execute, and to allow him a commission upon. He was there about two months, and obtained orders for a number of truck loads of coals, but defendant only sent part of them. Remonstrated with defendant, and he promised if plaintiff would try a second time, he would endeavour to complete his orders. Did go back to Crick, and sent further orders for eleven trucks of coals, but defendant only forwarded five trucks, three of which went to complete his previous orders, whereby he (plaintiff) had not only lost £6 18s. commission on the orders he had secured, but was unable to obtain further orders. He represented this to the defendant, whereupon the latter proposed that plaintiff should take a wharf at Old Stratford, for which it was agreed defendant should find money and coals. He consequently went over to Stratford several times, with a view of taking the wharf, but on informing the defendant that the rent was £40 a year he refused to have anything to do with it. Plaintiff had incurred expenses to the extent of £4 in journeys, &c, in this transaction, and it was for that sum and the commission on the orders he had obtained, but which defendant had failed to execute, that he sought now to recover. — Defendant stated that plaintiff asked him for a commission to sell coals, and, as he held commissions for several other articles, defendant told him he might solicit orders, and he would endeavour to complete them, although at that time he was very busy. He certainly did not pledge himself, but told plaintiff he would supply his orders as far as he could. With respect to the wharf, plaintiff was to take it on his own account, defendant promising to be one security if plaintiff could get a second, but he failed to do so, and therefore the matter fell to the ground. — His Honour was of opinion that there was an undertaking amounting to a real contract by the defendant to execute orders obtained by plaintiff, and that he was therefore bound to execute them, and plaintiff had clearly earned and was entitled to the £6 18s. commission; but, with regard to the £4 claimed, there was no foundation for that. — Judgment accordingly. 746. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 February 1863 J. W. MAYOU, LINSEED CAKE AND OIL MILL, FAZELEY, near Tamworth, CONTINUES to supply consumers with Genuine LINSEED CAKE, of first-rate quality only, which purchasers are invited to submit to the analysis of Mr. Harris, F.C.S., Gold-street Northampton, or any other competent Chemist. J. W. M. has always avoided sending a " Sample"

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Cake for analysis with a view to publication, wishing his customers to do so from the "bullk" they receive. All Cake made at this Mill is warranted pure and unadulterated. To prevent mistake, each one is stamped MAYOU, in full. This Mill is open at all hours to purchasers, who can have Cake made under their own inspection. Terms for Cake, Cash Monthly. N.B. Fazeley is 1-1/2 mile only from Tamworth, where there are Stations the Midland and London and North-Western Railways, which afford direct communication with every part of the kingdom—both Companies fetching in Goods daily from Fazeley. The Canal also affords cheap water conveyance to every place. Carriage to Rugby 5s. 6d. per Ton in lots of Two Tons each; Crick, 8s. 4d.; Northampton, 9s. 6d.; Blisworth, 9s. 6d.; Weedon, 10s. AGENT FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Mr. W. BUNTING, Woolstapler, Northampton. 747. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 March 1863 CRICK. THOMAS EALES Is instructed by the Executors of the late Mr. Samuel Braggins, TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Friday, the 27th day of Mabch, 1863, THE whole of the OAK, ASH, and ELM TIMBER TREES, and Converted TIMBER now lying at and near Crick Wharf. Particulars will appear in due course. 748. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 March 1863 CRICK, and CRICK WHARF. To Timber Merchants, Wheelwrights, and Others. THOMAS EALES „ WILL SELL BY AUCTION, on Friday March 27th, by order of the excecutors of the late Mr.Samuel Braggins, now lying at Crick Wharf and Farms adjoining, COMPRISING 125 OAK, 59 ASH, and 10 ELM TIMBER TREES; a large quantity of 2", 3" and other ASH PLANKING, and several thousand feet of 3/4" and 1" ELM BOARDS, 130 Dozen of 2-1/2" and 3" FELLOES, 42 Dozen of light SPOKES, 15 sawn GATE POSTS, Oak SQUARES, SLABS, COW CRIBS, and FIREWOOD. The above is well situate for removal, being adjoining and near the Canal, and will be fully described in Catalogues which may be had at the Grand Union Inn, Crick Wharf and of the Auctioneer, Daventry. The Company will please to meet the Auctioneer at the Derry, Crick, where the Sale will commence at Lot 1 at Ten o'clock. 749. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 April 1863 Crick.-John Bromwich, labourer, Crick was charged with being drunk and disorderly, on Sunday, the 22nd of March. Fined 1s., and costs 7s. 6d. 750. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 May 1863 Excise Information. Robert Weller, officer of Inland Revenue, summoned John Norman, of Hillmorton, for selling ale at the recent Rugby Races without a license, whereby he had rendered himself liable to a penalty not exceeding £20. — The defendant said he had written to the exciseman at West Haddon, and his reply was, that as he was not a licensed victualler he could not sell, but that he had arranged with an innkeeper at Crick who was to sell spirits, and the defendant was to sell ale, and that policeman named Iliffe had told him that it would be all right.—Mr. Gardner, officer of Inland Revenue at Rugby, stated that he had seen Iliffe, and he denied saying that it would be all right, or anything of the kind.—The defendant was ordered to pay the lowest penalty, amounting to £5 including costs. He said he could not pay, and Mr. Weller then applied for a distress warrant against his goods. 751. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 May 1863 DEATHS ...... On the 16th inst., at Crick, deeply lamented by his family and friends, Mr. T.O. Walker, sen., Esq., surgeon. 752. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 June 1863 TO COAL MERCHANTS, &c. A PORTION of the RAILWAY COAL YARD, and OFFICE, at CRICK, may be had by applying to G. Bevan Co., Northampton. 753. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 June 1863 DEATHS ...... June 10th, at Crick, Mr. Stephen Whitmell, aged 63 years. ------A FARM WANTED. REQUIRED, with early possession, a FARM of about 80 Acres, 50 of which must be grazing land, in a good grazing county (Northamptonshire preferred), with a suitable residence for a gentleman, and good out-buildings. It is requested that no particulars may be sent, unless corresponding with the above.—Address, C. G., Post Office, Crick, near Rugby, Northamptonshire. ------Carrying out the New Game Act with a vengeance. —Thos. Ashby, labourer, of Crick, was charged by police-constable Gallatly, with being in pursuit of game. It appeared that the policeman was on his way to Rugby from Hillmorton, when he met the defendant in the high road, about 11 o'clock in the morning, within half a mile of Rugby; that knowing him, he searched him, and found a double-barrelled gun in his pocket, and some gunpowder, but he had neither dog, shots, nor caps. It was proved that the gun had been left as security for 10s., part-payment of a fiddle which the defendant had bought from the ostler of the Windmill Inn, Rugby, and Page 123 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

that he had been and redeemed it, and was on his way home to Crick, when the gun was taken from him.— Case dismissed. 754. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 July 1863 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. J. PEIRCE, By order of the Executors of the late Mr. J. Cooper, on Tuesday, the 21st of July, 1863, at the Red Lion Inn, at Crick, in the county of Northampton, at Three o'clock the afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as will be then produced, A Valuable CLOSE of rich FREEHOLD PASTURE LAND, containing 26 Acres or thereabouts, and situate at Crick aforesaid. For particulars, apply to Messrs. Burton and Willoughby, Solicitors, Daventry; or the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton. 755. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 July 1863 Re JOHN COOPER, Deceased. ALL Persons who have any claims or demands upon the Estate of John Cooper, the elder, late of Crick, in the county of Northampton, farmer and grazier, deceased, are requested forthwith to send the particulars thereof to Mr. John Cooper, Red Lion, Crick, one of the Executors, in order that they may be examined and if found correct, discharged; and all persons who are indebted to the said Estate, are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said John Cooper. BURTON & WILLOUGHBY, Solicitors to the Executors. Daventry, 8th July, 1863. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, With Immediate Possession, ALL that DWELLING HOUSE, situate in the centre of the Village of Crick, with the large Garden, Orchard, Barn, Stables, and Out-buildings thereto belonging, formerly the residence of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell. The above is a most desirable property either for occupation or investment, the orchard is well stocked with thriving fruit trees, and there are two pumps and wells of excellent water on the premises. For a view and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. Thomas Cowley, Mr. John Watts, or Mr. John Cowley, all of Crick; or to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby Rugby, 19th June, 1863. 756. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 July 1863 Daventry Petty Sessions, July 22.—Before R. H. Lamb, Esq., Major Clarke, and Captain Stopford. Crick. —Samuel Crisp, labourer, Crick, was charged with assaulting his wife.—Allowed to settle on payment of 7s. costs. 757. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 August 1863 Daventry Petty Sessions, July 22.—Before R. H. Lamb, Esq., Lord Henley M.P., and Captain Stopford. Assault.-- Benjamin Pike, miller, Crick, was charged with assaulting Joseph Bennet. -- Compromised. Costs 7s. 6d. 758. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 August 1863 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, SIX COTTAGES—four brick and slate, two thatched—in the occupation of John Middleton Bradshaw and others, by order of Mr. York Watts, the proprietor.—Apply to Mr.H.P. Markham, Solicitor, Northampton. - Freehold rent—£20 10s. 759. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 September 1863 Pound Rescue. —John Ingram, farmer, Crick, was charged with rescuing seven cows from the custody of Joseph Bennett, while on their way to the pound. Mr. Roche appeared for the defendant.—Complainant said the cows were grazing on the turnpike road leading from Crick to West Haddon. The defendant was sitting on some wood, and the cows were three hundred yards from him in the direction of Haddon, and towards a field occupied by the defendant, who was in the habit of fetching them to milk night and morning. I asked him if he intended to follow the cows, or, if he did not, I should pound them. He dared me to take them. I went and took them, and returned with them. I met the defendant, who effected the rescue.—Mr. Roche called witnesses, whose evidence disproved the statements of the complainant, and showed that he was so tipsy that he staggered about, and never had the cows in his possession at all.—Dismissed.— Lord Henley inquired if any of the parish authorities of Crick were present, and finding they were not, remarked that the unfitness of the complainant for the office he held was so palpable, that he thought the sooner he was displaced the better for the credit of the parish. 760. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 September 1863 CRICK, Northamptonshire. lAIPORTANT SALE OF LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK. W. J. PEIRCE Has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. John Cooper, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, shortly TO SELL BY AUCTION, On the Premises, THE whole of the valuable LIVE and DEAD FARAIING STOCK, consisting of 358 Fat and Store SHEEP, 88 Fat and Store BEASTS, 11 Cart and Nag HORSES, PIGS, POULTRY, IMPLEMENTS, &c, also the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DAIRY UTENSILS, and other Effects, The particulars of which will appear in a future Paper. ------Page 124 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Red Lion Inn, Crick, on Monday, the 21st day of September instant, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, by order of the Trustees for Sale under the Will of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell, with immediate possession, ALL that convenient and well-built DWELLING HOUSE, situate in the centre of the Village of Crick, with the large Garden, Orchard, Barn, Stables, and Outbuildings thereto belonging, formerly the residence of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell. The above is a most desirable property either for occupation or investment, the orchard is well stocked with thriving fruit trees, and there are two pumps and wells of excellent water on the premises. To view the same and for further particulars, apply to Mr. Thomas Cowley, Mr. John Watts, or Mr. John Cowley, all of Crick, or to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 3rd September, 1863. 761. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 September 1863 CRICK, Northamptonshire. IMPORTANT SALE OF 358 SHEEP, 88 HEAD OF CATTLE, 5 WORKING HORSES, 5 CART COLTS, 2 NAGS, 16 FAT AND STORE PIGS, POULTRY, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, GENTEEL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOOD FEATHER BEDS, DAIRY UTENSILS, ALE BARRELS, AND OTHER EFFECTS. W. J. PEIRCE Has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. Cooper, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, to SELL BY AUCTION, Thursday and Friday next, the 2Lrn and 25th September, 1863, on the Premises, the undermentioned valuable LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, FURNITURE, &c. THE SHEEP comprise 161 Fat and Store Ewes, 59 Fat and Store Shearhogs, 126 Wether and Ewe Lambs, and 12 Tups, all of which are well descended, and in good condition. The CATTLE consist of 33 Fat Cows and Heifers, 13 home-bred Steers, 17 Runts, Yearlings, six Calves, one Cow and Calf, and eight Dairy Cows. The HORSES comprise five capital Cart Horses, in good working condition ; a two-year-old Cart Filly, two yearling ditto, two yearling Cart Colts, four-year-old Bay Mare, quiet to ride and drive; and Harness Mare, aged. Also five Fat Pigs, 11 Stores and one Sow, about 50 Fowls and five Ducks. The IMPLEMENTS, &c, consist two narrow-wheel waggons, one broad-wheel ditto, three broad and two narrowwheel carts, light cart, field roll, scuffler, iron plough (Cooch), set of harrows, winnowing machine (Cooch), lead horse trough, pig troughs, cow cribs, sheep troughs, long and short ladders, three dozen sacks, bam tackle, iron and wood drags, rakes, forks, four sets of trace and two sets of thiller harness, set of gig harness, &c, &c. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE comprises four-post bedsteads, with furnitures, palliasses, four capital feather beds, bolsters and pillows, blankets, counterpanes, mahogany, oak, and painted chests of drawers, painted washing and dressing tables, chamber services, swing glasses, night, commode, painted chairs, oak linen chests, bed-room carpets, handsome Brussels stair carpet and brass rods, mahogany and oak dining, Pembroke, and tea tables, six shield-back mahogany chairs, in leather; mahogany easy chair, ditto ; sofa, damask ; cane-seat and Windsor chairs, oak bureau, barometer, eight-day clock, in oak case ; two mahogany cornice poles, with rings and curtains ; large carpets and hearth rugs, nearly new ; china tea and breakfast service, dinner and dessert service, decanters, tumblers and wine glasses, tea trays, waiters, white-handled knives and forks, capital double-barrel gun, fenders, fire-irons, deal tables, pots, kettles, and kitchen utensils in general. Also a capital churn, cheese press, five milk leads, milk pans, buckets and tins, a quantity of sweet ale barrels, brewing tubs, and various other effects. The Furniture and Dairy Utensils will be Sold on Thursday, and the Live and Dead Stock on Friday. Descriptive Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale, the Red Lion Inn, Crick; the Crown Inn, West Haddon; the Peacock Inn, Daventry; and of the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton. Sale to commence each day at Eleven o'clock precisely. 762. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 October 1863 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Sixth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £210, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £154, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £365. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceeding three years, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 30th, 1863. Page 125 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

763. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 October 1863 CRICK, Northamptonshire. LIVE STOCK AND GRASS KEEPING. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Friday, the 16th day of October, 1863, by order of Mr. John Bennett (who is leaving), in consequence of the Land in his occupation being Sold, COMPRISING 36 Long wool led Wether and Ewe Lambs, three Dairy Cows, in full profit; one Calving and Meaty Cow, four two-yr-old Home-bred Heifers, seven Yearling Sturks and Steers, Roan Cart Mare and Filly, Yelt and seven Pigs ; also 19 Acres of Grass Keeping until the 25th day of March, 1864. Sale to commence at Two o'clock in the Afternoon punctually. ------CRICK WHARF. OAK GATES and MOUND POSTS, OAK GATES, SPOKES, FELLOES, SCANTLINGS, BOARDS and FIREWOOD. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Friday, the 23rd day of October, 1863, COMPRISING 40 pairs of Oak Sawn Gate Posts, 40 Oak Gates, 300 Mound Posts, 15 dozen of 3-inch Felloes, 200 dozen Dry Spokes, four loads of 2-1/2-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch Oak Planking; 1,500 feet run of 4-inch by 3-inch Oak Scantlings, 600 feet super, of Elm Boards, and several lots of Firewood. N.B.—The above will be arranged for Sale at Crick Wharf, and Sold in convenient lots. ------DAVENTRY. Highway Board of the Weedon District.— On Friday, October 2nd., the Board met the Moot Hall, Daventry, Robert Hewitt, Esq. in the chair. The minutes of the last previous meeting having been read, the surveyor's report was read, from which it appeared that Mr. W. Ward, Woodford, had applied to the Surveyor respecting the diverting the road between Preston and Woodford. The Board declined making any order on the subject. The report referred to an obstruction and narrowness of way at Crick. The Way-warden for that parish not being present, the further consideration of the subject was adjourned. 764. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 November 1863 HIGHWAY BOARD OF THE WEEDON DISTRICT. —At a meeting held at the Moot-Hall, Daventry, on Friday, the 13th instant, in the absence of the chairman, Mr. Cowley, the vice-chairman, presided. There were but few waywardens present. It appeared there had been a mistake of £23 in the order made on the parish of Snorscomb, which was now corrected. The surveyor again called the attention of the Board to the damaging effects to the road by high hedges. The Board agreed that some copies of the section of the Act should be printed and he distributed where necessary hy the surveyor. The surveyor reported that several persons in the parishes of Newnham, Everdon, and Norton had not complied with his call upon them to repair the portions of the road to do which they are respectively liable. The surveyor was directed to inform these several persons that if they failed to discharge their obligations within one month it would be necessary to proceed against them by summons. From the previous meeting of the board the question of additional remuneration to the pinners was adjourned to this meeting. The present meeting, after brief discussion of the difficulties of the subject, thought the matter should be brought before as full a meeting as possible, and to attain that object adjourned the matter to the Lady-day meeting. The surveyor having reported the desirableness of an alteration of the road in the village of Crick, where there is a sharp curve, and a narrowness of road causing danger to the traffic, the Board thought before any order on the subject be made a plan of the alterations should be submitted. Cheques for the payment of labour, &c, were signed, and the next meeting fixed for January, 1863, without the day being named, as that must depend on some contingencies. 765. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 December 1863 William Butlin, beerseller, Crick, two quart measures, half and two-thirds of a gill deficient. Mrs. Butlin broke two measures while the inspector was present. Fined 10s., and 14s. 9d. costs. 766. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 January 1864 Crick. --Joseph Crofts, Crick, was charged with assaulting Catherine Pike. Complainant was not present when the case was called on and dismissed. Complainant subsequently arrived, but the Bench refused to hear the case, which had been disposed of. 767. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 February 1864 PETTY SESSIONS, FEB. 10.-Before Major Clarke, Captain Stopford,andthe Rev. V. Knightley. Crick--Thomas Ashby, labourer Crick, was charged with trespassing on land occupied by W. P. Cowley in the parish of Kilsby.-Mr. Roche appeared for the defendant.-Mr. Cowley said : On the 14th ult. I was going down the Old-street road, near Watford Gap, when I saw the defendant with a dog and gun. Defendant sent his dog through the hedge into my field, and he (defendant) beat the hedge. Defendant did not shoot, but when he saw me he put up his gun and walked away.—Defendant produced a game certificate, and the Bench decided that though the case was one of grave suspicion it came under no enactment, and must be dismissed. 768. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 February 1864 Re GEORGE COOPER, deceased.

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ALL persons who have any Claims or Demands upon the Estate ot GEORGE COOPER, late of Crick, in the County of Northampton, Innkeeper, deceased, are requested to send the particulars thereof within one month from this day to Mr. John Cooper, of Crick aforesaid, Farmer and Grazier or Mr. William Turner, of Crick aforesaid, Innkeeper and Baker, the Executors, in order that they may be examined and, if found correct, discharged; and all persons who are Indebted to the said Estate are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said John Cooper or William Turner. BURTON & WILLOUGHBY, Solicitors to the Executors. Daventry, 17th February, 1864. 769. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 February 1864 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, at the Red Lion Inn, at Crick, aforesaid, on Thursday, the 3rd day of March, 1864, at Six o'clock in tbe Evening, ALL that old-established FREE COMMERCIAL INN, known by the sign of the Red Lion, situate at Crick aforesaid, now in the occupation of the Executors of Mr. George Cooper, the late proprietor, whose family have conducted the Inn for upwards of a century. The house contains two parlours, bar, tap-room, kitchen, five bedrooms, three attics, and two good cellars. The yard is enclosed and surrounded with commodious stabling and other out-buildings, granary, and club-room. There is a large garden attached, and pump of never-failing water in tbe yard. The Inn adjoins the turnpike road leading from Northampton to Dunchurch. Crick is six miles from Rugby, and within three miles of the Crick station, on the London and North-Western Railway, and three of the Stanford Hall station, on the Rugby and Stamford Railway. To view the property apply on the premises; and for further particulars to Messrs. Burton and Willoughby, Solicitors ; or the Auctioneer, Daventry. 770. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 March 1864 House of Commons. Monday. Mr. Knightley presented a petition against the Government Annuities Bill from Hellidon. Petitions against the New Minute of Council of Education on Endowed Schools were presented, by Colonel Cartwright, from Welford; and by Mr. Knightley, from managers of Crick Endowed School. 771. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 March 1864 CRICK NEAT and useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, fat and store PIGS, Pocket of prime HOPS, and other Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By T. EALES, On Wednesday, the 23rd day of March, 1864, On the Premises at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, by order of the Executors of the late Mr. George Cooper, deceased. Sale to commence at One o'clock. 772. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 March 1864 CRICK WHARF. OAK GATE and MOUND POSTS, OAK GATES, SPOKES, SCANTLINGS, SQUARES, and ELM BOARDS, TO BE SOLD AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Friday, the Bth day of April, 1864, COMPRISING 80 pairs Oak Gate Posts, 14 Oak Gates, 600 Oak Mound Posts, 800 Ash Rails, 500 feet run of 3m. by 4in. Oak Squares, 500 feet superficial Elm Boards, 80 dozen heavy and light Spokes. The above will be arranged for Sale at Crick Wharf, and Sold at One o clock, in convenient lots. ------Edward Thompson v. George Green. Claim £4 19s., a balance of account. Mr. Roche appeared for the plaintiff who is a coal and salt dealer, having a warehouse at Crick station. The defendant formerly lived in the same neighbourhood and was in the same line. He now resides at Leicester For some time after he left Crick he did business there by an agent named Fox. When Green's stock was low, by an arrangement between the parties, Fox used to get salt on defendant's account from the plaintiff's warehouse. The whole of the salt so had came to £14 19s., of which sum two five pounds had been paid, leaving the amount claimed. Plaintiff had frequently applied to the defendant for the money. The business of Green, in the meantime, passed from Green to another party, who employed Fox as their agent. Fox ceased to be defendant's agent, except so far as to receive and remit accounts remaining due to Green. When plaintiff threatened to apply to the County Court against the defendant, Fox wished plaintiff not to do so, as the defendant had money due to him and which Fox expected to receive and he would see plaintiff righted. Fox died, and plaintiff had no course but to come to this court.—Defendant, in reply, contended that no proper bill of the particulars had been furnished, nor was the delivery proved.—His Honour thought that looking at the nature of the business, and the manner in which it was carried on, these objections must be overruled.—The defendant then asked for adjournment so that he might have an opportunity to look through Fox's papers, which he had only that morning obtained. Adjournment granted, defendant to pay the costs thereof. 773. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 April 1864 CRICK, Northamptonshire. THOMAS EALES Begs to announce that he is instructed the Administrators of the late Mr. W. Edmunds, deceased, TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Tuesday and Wednesday, the and days f Apeil, 1864, THE whole of the valuable LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY and UTENSILS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other Effects. Particulars will appear next week. ------

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To Drapers and Grocers. CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE LET, With immediate possession, ALL that established DRAPER'S and GROCER'S SHOP, DWELLING-HOUSE, and Premises, including Stable, Gig- house, and Store-rooms, situate in the centre of the Village of Crick. For further particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors Rugby. Rugby, 7th April, 1864. 774. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 April 1864 CRICK, within two miles of the Crick Station. Important sale of VALUABLE FLOCK OF 314 SHEEP AND LAMBS, SIX HORSES, 51 COW STOCK, Capital Selection of FARMING IMPLEMENTS, 97 QRS. WHEAT, OATS, PEAS, AND MALT, FURNITURE, DAIRY & BREWING UTENSILS, &c , TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26th and 27th, 1864, on the Farm, and by order of the Administrators of the late Mr. William Wykes Edmunds. THE LIVE STOCK comprises 88 prime long-woolled ewes and 103 lambs, nine barren ewes, 112 he and ewe tegs, and two two-shear tups ; nine dairy cows, in full profit; four down-calving and barren cow 3, two home-bred heifers, with calves; two in-calf heifers, twelve two and three-years-old heifers and steers, 13 yearling stirks and steers, nine weaning calves, bull, and bull stag; three useful brown cart mares, one in-foal; two-year-old filly, harness and hackney mare, capital hunting mare, good fencer; four store pigs, geese and goslings. The IMPLEMENTS, of which the greater part are nearly new, consist of four narrow-wheel waggons, two broad-wheel carts, Scotch cart, winnowing machine, two iron single ploughs, by Ball; iron and seed harrows, by Ball; iron scuffle and double-barrel land roll, horse hoe, Ball; six-furrow drill, with seed box, by Hensman ; cake crusher, by Bental ; turnip- cutter and two-knife chaff-machine, by Gardner; seven sets of thiller and trace harness, ladders, and a general selection of farming tools; light spring trap, with cushions and patent axles ; set of gig harness, nearly new, & c. Also, 45 quarters of new Wheat, of good quality; quarters of Oats, eight quarters of Peas, four quarters of Malt, ana a quantity of Manure and Wheat Straw, to go off. On the Second Day, April 27th, the Sitting-room, Parlour, and Bed-room Furniture, Beds and Bedding, Kitchen Requisites, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Ale, and Table Beer, &c, &c. The Auctioneer begs to announce that the whole of the Live Stock has been selected with great care and attention, bred and reared on the Farm ; the Implements are for the most part by the best makers, and with the Furniture, &c, and in good condition. The whole will be arranged for inspection at Ten o'clock on the morning of each day's sale, which will commence at Eleven punctually, according to catalogues, which may be had at the Wheat Sheaf and Red Lion Inns, Crick ; Lawrence Sheriff's Arms Inn, Rugby; and of the Auctioneer, High-street, Daventry. 775. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 April 1864 CRICK, Northamptonshire. THOMAS EALES is instructed TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Thursday, the 12th day of May, 1864, THE whole of the excellent GRASS KEEPING, until the 29th of September, 1864, on the Farm, and hy order of the Administrators of the late Mr. Wm. Edmunds, deceased. Particulars will appear in due course. 776. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 May 1864 WILLIAM WYK.ES EDMUNDS, deceased. ALL persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of WILLIAM WYKES EDMUNDS, late of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Farmer and Grazier deceased, are requested to send full particulars thereof immediately to Mr. Henry Samuel Edmunds, of Handsworth, near Birmingham, or Mr. John Edmunds, of Albert-street, Rugby, the Administrators, in order that they may be examined, and, if found correct, discharged. And all persons Indebted to the estate are requested to pay their respective debts forthwith to one of the said Administrators. By order of the Administrators, WRATISLAW & FULLER, their Solicitors, Rugby, 29th April, 1864. 777. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 June 1864 Against the Bye-laws. —Thomas Wood, cattle dealer, of Crick, was summoned for not having removed his cattle from tbe market at four o'clock in the afternoon of the 25th ult., contrary to the bye-laws. The case was proved by Mr. Boiith, clerk of the market. —The defendant said he was a stranger to the market, and was not aware of the bye-law.— This being the case, he was ordered to pay the costs only. 778. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 June 1864 Daventry Petty Sessions, June 15th. —Before Sir H. L. Dryden, Bart., and Major Clarke...... Excise Information.— Samuel Crisp, carrier, Crick, was charged with letting a horse for hire without being duly licensed so to do. There was also a second charge, and also a charge of infringing the Stage Carriage Act.—Mr. Weller preferred the charges. He proved that the defendant carried passengers from Crick station to Kilsby, on the 5th of April last, for hire, and that at the same time he travelled at a pace that rendered him liable to be prosecuted. The second charge of unlicensed letting, failing proof, was abandoned.—The Bench convicted the defendant in the penalty of £100, for the unlawful letting, and £20 for travelling at unlawful speed, and mitigated the penalty in each case to one-fourth. —We may remark that there seems to be a good deal of misconception as to the acts that constitute unlawful letting, and the rights of carriers as to carrying passengers by special contract, and over roads not travelled by them regularly. The Bench were

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surprised by some of Mr. Weller's statements, which might, nevertheless, be according to the law, and very important to carriers and others. 779. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 June 1864 Messrs. ROBINSON AND PARROTT, COAL MERCHANTS, CRICK STATION, HAVING TAKEN to the LIME KILNS, &c, at BUCKBY WHARF, lately in the occupation of Mr. James Shaw, beg to inform their Friends and the Public generally that they are prepared to SUPPLY LIME of the best quality; also ROCK, FINE, and AGRICULTURAL SALT, and OIL CAKES. Messrs. R. and P. have also made arrangements with the Proprietors of Buckby Wharf for the GOODS WAREHOUSE, and are now prepared to LAND and RECEIVE, at any time and on every day (Sundays excepted), CORN and any kind of MERCHANDISE, either for STORING or to be forwarded by BOAT, at the usual charges. For further particulars, apply to Edward Thompson, Crick station. 780. Stamford Mercury - Friday 05 August 1864 Bankrupts: ...... Neale John, late of Crick, co. Northampton 781. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 August 1864 Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause between William John Watts, Thomas Robert Watts, Mary Watts, and Alice Watts, Plaintiffs; York Watts, Defendant. THE CREDITORS of JOHN WATTS, the Younger, formerly of Crick, in the County of Northampton, and late of Akeley, in the County of Bucks, Farmer and Brickmaker, deceased, who died in or about the month December, 1858, are, by their Solicitors, on or before the Twentyninth day of October, 1864, to come in and prove their Debts at the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls, at Rolls Yard, Chancery-lane, Middlesex, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree. Thursday, the Tenth day of November, 1864, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, at the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the Claims. Dated this 27th day of July, 1864. GEO. HUME, Chief Clerk. By Order, NOKES, CARLISLE, & FRANCIS, Solicitors, 8, Finch-lane, E.C., Agents for C. B. ROCHE, Daventry, Plaintiffs' Solicitor. 782. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 September 1864 DAVENTRY. HGHWAY BOARD OF THE WEEDON DISTRICT. —A meeting of the above-named board was held at the Moot Hall, Daventry, on Friday, the 26th ult. Mr. W. P. Cowley presided, and the attendance of waywardens was rather thin...... A dangerous turn in the road in the village of Crick, was reported, where accidents are of frequent occurrence. To improve the road here would require the removal of a pump, and the cost was estimated at £50. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Atterbury, and Lovell, and Cooper was appointed to inspect and report upon the subject. A way warden wished to know if his parish were bound to put steps to stiles on foot roads in their parish, and if stiles were illegal beyond specified height. The clerk to the Board said the law did not specify any particular height for stiles, nor prescribed steps. All that was legally required was that they must be convenient stiles. A.s a new Highway Act has been passed during the past session, and has just come into operation, the clerk read and explained the alterations made thereby. The next sitting was fixed for the 27th Sept. Daventry Petty Sessions, Aug. 31. 783. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 September 1864 W. Oughton, of Easenhall, obtained a summons against James Butlin, of Crick, for assaulting him. 784. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 October 1864 TOLLS WILL BE LET AT THE FIRST MEETING NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Sixth day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £161, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £111, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £323. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceeding three years, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several Page 129 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 21st, 1864. ------Wednesday, Sept. 28th.—Before Major Clarke, Captain Stopford, and the Rev. V. Knightley. Crick. —John Pike, Crick, was charged with threatening the life of Christopher Goddard. —Complainant said : On Thursday, the 22nd instant, I was going along the street with a cart load of bricks, when the prisoner, who had just come out of prison, where he had been confined for ten days under a County Court judgment at my instance, was standing. He threw me a piece of bread about the size of a half-brick, and, with very abusive language, said he would do for me before he slept.—Two witnesses said they heard the threat.—Mr. Gery appeared for the defendant, and urged that the words were used with no malicious intent. —To find one surety, and self in £10 each, for six months, or, in default, to be committed. 785. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 October 1864 Bankrupts: ...... Notice of sittings for last examination: Nov. 23, J. Neale, late of Crick, Northamptonshire 786. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 October 1864 Crick. —Thomas Bale, chimney sweeper, Daventry, was charged with threatening the life of Mrs. Darker, Crick Station.— Complainant said the defendant came into her house on Friday last; he called for a pint of ale, for which he paid with a two shilling piece. Some time after he sent from the yard for some more beer, which he wished to have put down, and because she refused to put it down he came into the house, and using gross language, threatened to do for her.— Defendant acknowledged the offence, and said he was very sorry for what had done.—Fined 10s. and 11s. 6d. costs. Allowed a week to pay. 787. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 October 1864 Petty Sessions, Oct. 24th [sic]. Present. Major Clarke and Captain Stopford. Daniel Gibson, Chester, was charged with stealing a calico shirt, value 1s., the property of Daniel Hodges, Crick. —Selina Carvell, a little girl, 12 years of age, said—On the 13th inst, I saw the prisoner come down the road. I saw him take the shirt off the hedge. He then continued to go on the road towards West Haddon. I fold father what I had seen. He went after the prisoner, and caught him with the shirt in his possession. The prisoner was given into custody. —Mary Hodges identified the shirt produced.—The prisoner pleaded guilty.—Committed for six weeks, with hard labour...... Joseph Minards, labourer. Crick, was charged with being drunk aid riotous, on the night of the 16th instant.—Mr. Roche appeared for the defendant.—Police-constable W. Allans said—l was on duty at Crick on the night of the 16th, about twelve o'clock, when the defendant and others came out of the Shoulder of Mutton. Outside, the defendant was disorderly, and I directed him to go quietly home. He was drunk, but after I spoke to him, he went towards his home. About three quarters of hour after that, I heard screaming and swearing, and on going to where the sound came from I saw the defendant stripped and bleeding run into the house of a person named Goodman. Several other persons ran away as I approached the scene of the disorder. I followed the defendant into Goodman's house. In answer to Mr. Roche : It was the feast week. I knew the defendant was drunk. He is a quiet man when sober. I don't know man named Thomas Muddiman. I did not see any person there that I suppose might be the man, Muddiman. For the defence, Mr. Roche called witnesses to say the defendant was not drunk, and that the row spoken of by the constable was not a fight, but that the defendant, who was going orderly along the street, was assaulted by a man named Muddiman, who said he came out for a row and a row he would have.—Fined 5s. and costs 13s. 6d. 788. Leicester Journal - Friday 04 November 1864 THE Grand Union Canal Company are desirous of Purchasing, for the purposes of a New Canal Wharf, near the Crick Railway Station, a good Secondhand WEIGHING MACHINE, capable of weighing six tons. Applications to be addressed to the Company's Solicitors, Messrs. Davis and Owston, Friar-lane, Leicester. 789. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 November 1864 COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, London, Nov. 19. (Before Mr. Registrar Pepys.) ...... Re Neale. Non-appearance of the Bankrupt. —This was an examination sitting and application for order of discharge under the bankruptcy of John Neale, of Crick, in the county of Northampton, general shopkeeper, whose creditors reside

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at Northampton, Kettering, Daventry, Leicester, Rugby, and Worcester.—Mr. Sykes represented the official assignee. The accounts, which the bankrupt had filed, were thus summed up, viz.: £. s. d. Dr.—To creditors unsecured 259 6 11-1/2 ditto holding security 41 4 0 Total £300 10 11-1/2 Cr.—By debtors good 36 8 5-3/4 „ „ doubtful 5 12 7 „ „ bad 0 2 6 „ deficiency 258 7 4-3/4 Total £300 10 11-1/2 The bankrupt states his expenditure to have been £150 for the past two years. Upon the case being called on, the bankrupt did not answer.—Mr. Sykes said the accounts required amendment. The bankrupt had given a bill of sale. His Honour: But he does not appear ?—Mr. Sykes: This is the bankrupt who wrote your Honour a long letter, stating his affairs, instead of putting a statement upon the proceedings. His Honour : Oh! many letters are sent to me of which I take no notice. The bankrupt does not appear, and the case must be struck out. Put a memorandum on the proceedings that I adjourned the case sine die in consequence of the nonappearance of the bankrupt. Order accordingly. ------Daventry Sessions, November 23rd. Before Lord Henley, M.P, Major Clarke, and Captain Stopford. Crick. —John Bromwich and Enos Bromwich, Crick, were charged with assaulting William Thompson, at Watford. The defendants did not appear, and warrants were issued against them. 790. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 December 1864 MARRIAGE. In the parish church, Crick, by the rector, the Rev. C. L. Swainson, P. W. Haddon, builder, Crick, to Sarah, only daughter of the late George Newitt, of Crick. 791. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 December 1864 CRICK WHARF BRICK YARD. THE MATERIALS of a SIX-HOLE BRICK KILN and TWO DRYING SHEDS, wood built and covered with pantiles. 60ft. by 21ft. each, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By T. EALES, In convenient Lots, on Thursday, the 5th January, 1865. The company will please to meet the Auctioneer at Crick Wharf, to proceed to Sale at Two o'clock in the Afternoon. 792. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 January 1865 FROM FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE, Jan. 6...... NOTICE OF SITTINGS FOR LAST EXAMINATION (BANKRUPTCY). C. Skinner, Northampton, shoe manufacturer Jan. 26, J. Neale, late of Crick, Northamptonshire Jan. 26 ...... 793. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 January 1865 Excise Case. —William Turner, innkeeper, Crick, was charged with violating tbe Excise Brewery Act. —John Bishop, supervisor, Daventry, proved that the defendant omitted to enter 16 bushels of malt, on the 1st of December last, as required by the Act —Defendant admitted the omission through forgetfulness.—The penalty is £200, and the Bench had the power to mitigate to £50, which was accordingly done. 794. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 February 1865 Suspension of Order of Discharge. —The bankrupt, John Neale, of Crick, in this county, general shopkeeper, came up and applied to pass his examination, and for his order of discharge.—Mr. Aldridge appeared for the official assignee. The accounts filed by the bankrupt disclosed the following results, viz.: Dr. —To creditors unsecured ... £259 6s. 11-1/4d Ditto holding security ... £41 4s. 0d. £300 10s 11-1/4d Cr.— By debtors good £36 8s. 5-1/2d Ditto doubtful £5 12s 7d Ditto bad £0 2s 6d Deficiency £258 7s 4-3/4d £300 10s 11-1/4d The bankrupt's expenditure was stated to have been £75 per annum. His creditors reside at Northampton, Daventry, and Kettering, Northamptonshire. In answer to questions, the bankrupt stated that he had never taken the benefit of the Insolvent Debtors' Act; but he was bankrupt in 1861, and obtained his discharge. He gave up £1 as the remainder of his estate, which was returned to him, and he passed his examination. Mr. Aldridge then briefly addressed the Court on the

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question of order of discharge; and the learned Commissioner, after observing that this was the bankrupt's second appearance, suspended his order of discharge for three months, upon the ground that at the time of his contracting his debts he could not have had any reasonable or probable ground of expectation of being able to pay the same. Enlarged protection from arrest was granted the bankrupt, and the proceedings ended. 795. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 February 1865 WILLIAM CLARKE, deceased. ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of Mr. WILLIAM CLARKE, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Farmer and Grazier, deceased, are requested to send full particulars thereof, immediately, to Mr. Robert Ashby, of Watford Lodge, in the county of Northampton, or to Mr. Richard Sail, of Crick aforesaid, the Executors, in order that the same may be examined, and, if found correct, discharged; and all Persons Indebted to his Estate, are requested to pay their respective Debts forthwith to one of the said Executors. By order of the Executors, WRATISLAW & FULLER, their Solicitors. Rugby, 22nd February, 1865. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY, FOUR well-known HORSES, for which no reasonable offer will be refused, and they can be examined by any veterinary surgeon, the property of James Fort, Esq., on hs leaving the county and declining hunting. For price and particulars, apply to the Grrom, W. Drake, Crick, near Rugby, where the horses may be seen. February 23rd, 1865 796. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 March 1865 Crick.—Coroner's Inquest.—On Saturday last an inquest was held by Wm. Terry, Esq., coroner, on the body of John Green, shoemaker, aged 49. Mr. Benjamin Kerr, surgeon, of Crick, gave it as his opinion that the cause of death was peritonitis, caused either by rupture of the liver or perforation of the bowels.—A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned. 797. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 March 1865 PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a Cause "Elliott against Elliott," the Creditors of RACHEL DOUGLAS, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Spinster, deceased, who died on or about the 15th day of March, 1863, are by their Solicitors, on or before the 15th day of April, 1865, to come in and prove their Debts at the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls, in the Rolls Yard, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said decree. Thursday, the 27th day of April, 1835, at Twelve o'clock Noon, the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the Claims. Dated this 10th day of March, 1865. E. B. CHURCH, Chief Clerk. NOKES, CARLISLE, and FRANCIS, 8, Finch Lane, Comhill, Agents for CHARLES BENNETT ROCHE, of Daventry, Plaintiff's Solicitor. 798. Northampton Mercury - Friday 24 March 1865 CRICK, near Rugby. TO BE LET, AN Old-established SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE containing three Bedrooms, and two good Front Rooms. Can be entered upon at Lady-day, 1865. For particulars, apply to Mr.Jonas Page Newbold Grounds, Daventry. 799. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1865 THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861. NOTICE is hereby given, That the Court acting in the prosecution of an Adjudication of Bankruptcy made on the 20th day of July, 1861, against JOHN NEALE, late of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, did, on the 26th day of January, 1865, suspend the said Bankrupt's Order of Discharge for three months. 800. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 April 1865 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, April 26th.—Before Major Clarke and the Rev. V. Knightley...... Affiliation Cases. —Ann Cooper, widow, Crick, obtained an order for 1s. 6d. per week, against Joseph Newman, tailor, of the same place.—Mr. Edwards appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Roche for the defendant...... Assault— Mordaunt Pike was charged with assaulting Thomas Ingram, at Crick.—Complainant said : On the 19th instant the defendant called me names, spat in my face, and pushed me into a dyke. I then told him if he did not desist I would strike him with my spade. He put out his foot and tripped me up.—lsaac Liddle and Charles Crofts supported complainant's statement.—Defendant : My brother and I were having a few words about family matters, when the defendant put his spoke in, insulting my sister. Defendant called witness, Joseph Norris, whose testimony rather supported the complainant.—Fine and costs, 12s. 801. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 May 1865 Daventry Petty Sessions, May 24th.—Before Sir H. L. Dryden, Bart., and the Rev. V. Knightley. Assault.— Joseph Coleman, Crick, was charged with assaulting Emma Facer, on the 15th inst.—The parties did not appear.

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Cattle Straying. —Joseph Ashby, grazier, Crick, was charged with allowing upwards of thirty sheep and lambs to stray on the highway leading from Watford to Crick.—The pinner, Edward Whitmill, said he found the animals on the road. They were there when he went to dinner, and also when he returned. He warned the defendant to appear here on Wednesday, the 17th, but he did not come.—Superintendent Lenaan said that by order of this Bench, when any cattle were found straying, instead of impounding them, the owners were to be warned to attend this Court, and if the warning were obeyed expense was saved. And on the other hand, if the warning be disregarded, a summons is then issued as in this case.— The defendant admitted the charge, but said others did as he had done.—Fined 5s., and costs 17s. 6d. —Sir H. L. Dryden thought it desirable that all publicity be given to the course pursued under the new Act, for he thought much misapprehension existed respecting the right of pasturing cattle by the road sides. 802. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 July 1865 Stealing Clover.— Samuel Crisp, general dealer, Crick, was charged with stealing a quantity of clover from a field in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Haswell, Rugby. Mr. Harris, solicitor to the Rugby Association, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Roche defended—Mr. Haswell deposed: I am a grocer, residing at Rugby. I occupy a field called Ploughman's Field, in the parish of Crick, and adjoining the road from Crick to Daventry. I was in that field on the 16th instant. I then saw the clover lying in swarths, which were all complete, and the crop heavy. On the 19th I was there again, and saw a piece, about twelve yards by four, had been cleared. I should think there might be 1-1/2cwt. removed.—l only know the prisoner by sight.—George Lee said : I work for the prosecutor. I know Ploughman's Field. On Sunday, the 18th, I missed some clover from a spot near the gate. I thought there might be half a cwt. I should say it was worth half-a- crown.—Thomas Beacham, farmer, of Crick, said : I know Ploughman's Field. I occupy a field adjoining it. On Saturday, the 17th, I saw the defendant come from Haswell's field, carrying some clover, which he put into his cart. About five minutes after he came into field, and said he would like handful of vetches for his mare. I told him he was welcome, but I said nothing about the clover. On the following day I saw the prisoner's mare eating some fresh clover chaff in the street.—Thomas Crofts said: I saw the prisoner about nine o'clock on Saturday night come from the direction of Mr. Haswell's field. I saw some vetches in the cart. I could not see what was under the vetches. I know the prisoner deals in peas.—Joseph Mawby, general dealer Crick, deposed : I went over the prisoner's premises on Monday, the 19th instant. I looked out for clover because I thought I was suspected. I saw about half a cwt of clover, which seemed by its withered appearance to have been cut a few days. I made no remark about it - Bench thought the evidence insufficient, and dismissed the charge. 803. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 July 1865 Straying of Cattle.— Thomas Hopkins, Crick, was charged with allowing two cows and a horse to stray on the highway. —Adjourned for a fortnight. Tawny Baseley, Crick, was charged with allowing a horse to stray, on the 7th of July.—Fine and costs 7s. —A second charge was preferred for the same offence, on the 9th July — Fine and costs 5s. —A similar charge was preferred against Richard Hales, butcher, of Crick.—Defendant did not appear, and a summons was issued. Like charges were preferred against Joseph Clarke and Thomas Hopkins, of Barby.—These were both dismissed. 804. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 July 1865 Sureties of the Peace.—Martha Hewitt, Crick, asked for and obtained sureties of the peace against her husband, Thomas Newitt. 805. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 August 1865 FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE, In the Centre of the Village of Crick, COMPRISING a large Stone-built RESIDENCE and MALTING, with a good Trade; large BARN, STABLING, ORCHARD, and TWO COTTAGES, the whole being One-and-Half Acres in extent. The above could easily be converted into a Brewery, or for Manufacturing Purposes, and is in a good situation for Building. Any quantity of excellent Sand can be got on the Property. To view the Property, apply to Mr. Thos. Towers, Crick; and for other particulars to T. R. Watts, Akeley, Buckingham. ALSO, to LET, at AKELEY, a BROWN-WARE and FLOWER-POT MANUFACTORY. For particulars, apply T. R. Watts, Akeley, Buckingham. 806. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 August 1865 Bucknell Whitmell, two months' hard labour, for an assault at Crick...... James Kendrick, carrier, Crick, was charged with allowing sheep to stray on the highway, on July 26th. Fine and costs £1. In each of these cases the defendants increased the costs by not attending to the warning usually given to save expense...... Assault.-Bucknell Whitmill, labourer, Crick, was charged with assaulting his father, Edward Whitmill. Complainant said: The defendant and his mother were wrangling, and expostulated with the defendant, who struck me several times on the breast. He also struck his mother. After I got home with the summons he struck me again on the eye The Bench thought the case a very bad one, and committed the defendant for two months with hard labour.

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------FREEHOLD PUBLIC HOUSE, BUTCHER'S SHOP AND LAND, CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. W. MASON, At the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Crick, on Friday, the Ist day of September, 1865, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, in the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale, Lot 1 ALL that old-established INN, known as The ' Shoulder of Mutton', situate in the centre of the Village of Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. William Iliffe. Lot 2. All that DWELLING HOUSE and BUTCHER'S SHOP, with Slaughter House, Barn, and Stable adjoining, also situate in the centre of Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. John Bennett. Lot 3. All those TWO CLOSES of ARABLE LAND containing 5 Acres, or thereabouts, called Haddon Hill, situate in the Parish of Crick, adjoining the Turnpike Road to Northampton, now in the occupation of Mr. Nehemiah Robinson. Lot 4. All those TWO CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, situate in the Parish of Crick, containing 10 Acres or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Berridge. For a view of the Lots apply to the Tenants; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Wraitislaw and Fuller Solicitors ; or the Auctioneer, Rugby. Rugby, 7th August, 1865. 807. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 September 1865 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, September 13th. Before Major Clarke and Captain Stopford. Weights and Measures...... John Bennet, butcher, Crick. Nine weights, all unstamped. The defendant said the weights were all new, and purchased since the time fixed for the adjustment.-As the weights were correct, the case was dismissed, with directions to get them stamped immediately. 808. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 September 1865 Cattle Straying. —Richard Hales, butcher, Crick, was summoned for allowing four horses and a foal to stray on the highway leading from Crick to Winwick.—Mr. Gery for the defendant.—Edward Whitmill, the pinner, whose deafness caused some difficulty, proved the case, which, under the circumstances, the Bench dismissed, on the payment of costs 12s. ------TOLLS WILL BE LET AT THE FIRST MEETING NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the 3rd day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £207, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £146, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £308. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceeding three years, to commence at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the first day of January next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, September 25th, 1865. 809. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 October 1865 VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Thursday, the 2nd day of November, 1865, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, by order of the Trustees for Sale under the Will of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell, in the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale: — Lot 1 ALL that convenient and well-built DWELLING HOUSE, situate in the centre of the village of Crick, with the large Garden, Orchard, Barn, Stables, and Outbuildings thereto belonging, formerly the residence of the late Mr. Thomas Bucknell. — Lot 2. All those SIX CLOSES of first-rate Arable, Pasture, and Meadow LAND, with the Barn, Hovel, and Stable thereon, situate near the village of Crick, containing 52a. 3r. 8p. or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Watts. Page 134 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

To view the same and for further particulars, apply to Mr. Thomas Cowley, Mr. John Watts, or Mr. John Cowley, all of Crick; or of Messrs. Wratislaw and Fuller, Solicitors, Rugby. Rugby, 11th October, 1865. 810. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 October 1865 Crick. —Joseph Mawby, Crick, was charged with allowing one horse to stray. —Fined 1s. and 6s. 9d. costs. 811. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 November 1865 John Bennett, Crick, was charged with assaulting William Turner.—The parties did not appear and Mr. Gery, who represented the complainant, expected the case was settled. Costs 7s. 812. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 December 1865 A Child Burned to Death at Crick.—On Wednesday last, William Tomalin, jun. Esq, held an inquest at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, on the body of Thomas Collier, a boy six years of age.—From the evidence of the mother, it appeared that on Saturday morning last, she left her house at ten minutes to twelve, leaving her son Abraham, aged nine years, the deceased, another son aged eight years, and two daughters aged respectively three years and 15 months. There was no other person in the house, but she gave her eldest son instructions to take care of the children until she came back. She told him that she should not be gone long, and she returned at nearly two o'clock in the afternoon. When she entered the house she saw her deceased son very much burned, and a doctor bad been sent for. When she left there was a large fire, and there was no guard.—Abraham Collier, brother of the deceased, said he stayed at home until after one o'clock, when Mr. Newitt asked him to do some work. As he was doing the work, he heard his brother cry out, and he ran to him, but the fire was put out before he could get to him.—A witness, named Bland, said on Saturday last, about half-past one o'clock, he heard the deceased scream, and he saw him run out of the house. His clothes were all in flames, and were burned away with the exception of those round his shoulders. There was no one in the house excepting a baby in the cradle.—Mr. Kerr, surgeon, of Crick, deposed that on Saturday afternoon he was sent for to see the deceased, and he found him burnt from the knees to the neck. The burns were so extensive that he had to envelope the body entirely with cotton wool. He attended him until his death, which took place on Tuesday, but as the case was of so bad a character he never had any hope of recovery.—The jury returned verdict of accidental death; and they expressed their opinion that the mother had been guilty of neglect in leaving her children in a house by themselves. 813. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 December 1865 Cattle Plague...... Potterspury. —Mr. Scrivener asked for permission to move sheep from Crick, by Roade, to Potterspury.—The magistrates declined to give permission in this instance, as the stock would have to pass through an infected district. 814. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 January 1866 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ACCOMMODATION PASTURE LAND. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. THOMAS EALES, By direction of the surviving Devisee in trust for Sale under the Will of the late Mr. William Watts, at the Royal Oak Inn, at Crick, on Thursday, the 1st day of February, 1866, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, ALL that valuable CLOSE of rich FEEDING 'LAND called Lucas's Close, containing 6a. 2r. 0p. or thereabouts, with the Hovels and Outbuildings thereon, situate at Crick aforesaid, adjoining the Public Highway leading from Daventry to Crick, now in the occupation of Mr. John Bennett. The Property is well Watered and Fenced, and most conveniently situated for occupation, being within a short distance of the Village. To view the Property, apply to Mr. Bartle Cooper, of Crick; and for further particulars to Mr. Thomas Watts, Naseby; the Auctioneer; or to Messrs. Burton and Willoughby, Solicitors, Daventry. 815. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 June 1866 Accidentally Shot.—Crick.—On Thursday last an nquest was held at the Grand Union Inn, before Wm. Tomalin, Esq., deputy-coroner, on the body of James Daken, a young boatman, scarcely 23 years of age. From the evidence, it appeared that Samuel Slack, captain of the Steam boat "Lively", plying between Leicester and London on the Grand Junction Canal, was talking with the deceased and another man named James Berry, when all of a sudden deceased ran along the side of the boat to the front cabin, where the engine driver, Philip White, was sleeping, and where a loaded gun was standing. In less than a minute afterwards the report of the gun was heard, and the deceased fell into the water. It was supposed that deceased had picked up the gun and had dragged it out of the cabin, muzzle first, so that the hammer caught underneath the seat, and accidentally exploded. Mr. Benjamin Kerr, surgeon, eximined the deceased, and found a very extensive gun-shot wound in the head of the deceased. The frontal bone was carried away. Death must have been instantaneous. From the evidence he had heard and the appearance of the deceased he should conclude that the gun had been discharged close to the face.—The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

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816. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 July 1866 CRICK. GROWING CROPS. TO BE SOLD OR SOLD, By BEESLEY & SONS, On Friday, August 3rd, 1866, by order of Mr. F. MONTGOMERY, 26 Acres of OATS, in Five Lots (with the Straw to go off), now growing in Kersey Close, near to Crick Station. Also the Stubble Keeping till the 11th of October next. N.B.—Two months' credit will be given on the usual conditions. The Company is requested to meet the Auctioneers in the Field punctually at Three o'clock in the Afternoon. 817. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 August 1866 CRICK STATION. THOMAS EALES Begs to announce that the FIRST MONTHLY SALE OF SHEEP, PIGS, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c., Will take place on Tuesday next, the 7th day of August, 1866, at the Stag's Head Inn, Crick Station, COMPRISING upwards of 200 fat Shearhogs and Ewes, Store Ewes and Lambs, six store Pigs, useful brown and grey six-year and four-year-old hackney Ponies, useful black cart Mare and yearling cart Colt, one horse iron-armed Cart, strong Spring Cart, with patent axles; four-wheel Pony Carriage, 10 oak Gates, 10 Ladders from 18 to 35 rounds, also a Lawn Mower, and Kebbling Machine, and other effects. Business to commence immediately after the arrival of the Two o clock Train up. ------DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, July 25. —Before Capt. Stopford, Lieut.-Colonel Lowndes, and D.R. St. Paul, Esq. Crick.—Cattle Straying.—Thomas Ashby, Crick, was charged with allowing a horse to stray on the highway, in the parish of Crick.—Police-constable Green proved the charge.—The defendant said he was seventy years of age, and tried to keep off the parish. The straying horse was close to his own house, and he begged to be forgiven.—The Bench thought that, under all the circumstances of the case, it might be dismissed on payment of costs, 4s. 6d. Defendant was cautioned against repetition of the offence. Crick.—Cattle Straying.—John and William Bromwich, farmers, Crick, were charged with allowing two horses to stray on the highway, on the 17th July.—Police-constable Green said: I was on duty at Crick, on the 17th inst., when I saw the defendants' horses straying on the highway. There were two horses. I took them to the defendants' yard. The defendants occupy the land adjoining on one side of the road The horses were on the defendants' side of the road.—The defendant said the horses were turned out to go into the field and were left only a few minutes.—To pay expenses, 4s. 6d. 818. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 August 1866 DIED ...... At Crick, on Monday, August 13th, in the 67th year of his age, Mr. Bartlett Cooper, of that place, much respected. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK GRASS KEEPING, AND STRAW, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, the 28th day of August, 1806, on the Farm Premises, and by order of Mr. Jno. Watts, Crick, who is giving up the Farm in consequence of its being sold, COMPRISING 20 prime Long-woolled Store Ewes, 20 ditto ditto Lambs, one three-shear and one Shearhog Longwoolled Tup, one two-shear pure bred Western Tup, and one ditto Tup Lamb, two two-year-old well bred Boar Pigs, in pig Sow, and two Store Pigs; ten Short-horn in-calf Heifers, four ditto two-year-old barren ditto, two ditto calving Cows, and well- bred two-year-old Bull, useful four-year-old grey Cart Mare, ditto five-year-old grey Carriage Horse, ditto five-vear-old brown harness and Hackney Mare, ditto four-year-old black Cob, ditto three-year-old brown ditto Pony, and promising bay yearling Cart Filly; pair of seed Harrows, single iron Plough, ditto Scuffle, and two Land Rolls; also 37 Acres of Grass Keeping, and 15-1/2 Acres of Straw, with the use of good Yard till the 25th day of March, 1867, subject to the usual conditions. The whole will be arranged near Bucknill's Barn, at Twelve o'clock, and the Sale to commence at One promptly, according to catalogue. 819. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 August 1866 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, August 22nd.— Before Lord Henley M.P., Captain Stopford, and Lieut.-Colonel Lowndes. Crick. —John Pike was charged with assaulting James Goodman, at Crick.—Complainant said: On Monday last I went into the yard of the Shoulder of Mutton, where Thomas Bromwich and Amos Bromwich were bowling for cigars. One of the party a few minutes after lost a cigar. Pike accused me of having it, and then he began hitting me right and left. He lugged my ears and kicked me.—By defendant: I had not taken the cigar. You kicked me. I did not throw a stone at you. You struck me twice. You said, "I'll kill you."—Ann Sale: I was present the day before yesterday. I went to the door, and saw a scuffle between Goodman and Pike. Goodman lifted his hand, but whether to strike or iefend himself I cannot say. I did not see Goodman on the ground. I did not see Pike kick him. I saw Goodman bleeding from the ear. I was about thirty yards from them. They said nothing to me, nor I to them. There were some angry words used. I don't know what the words were. I heard the noise, and when I went to the door I saw them wrestling. Pike was the bigger one, and seemed to have the best of it. I did not look on all the time. I saw Pike strike Goodman with his fist, and blood came from his ear. I could not swear that Goodman was not on the ground, but did not see him down. I did not see Pike kick Goodman.—By defendant: I did not see you kick him. I saw you strike him.—Defendant: I do not deny striking the complainant but he used very abusive language, and he picked up a stone to throw at me.—Amos Bromwich: I and Moreton played at skittles for two cigars. We had them in. I lit mine, and he laid his down. A few minutes after his was gone. Pike accused Goodman with taking the cigar. Goodman then went off blackguarding Pike. I saw no more.—Fined 5s. and costs 16s. 6d. Page 136 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

...... Crick.— Thomas Beecham, farmer, Crick, was charged with allowing three horses to stray on the highway.—Police constable Muddiman deposed to finding the horses on the highway. Defendant said he left the horses in his yard the previous night when he went to bed, the gate leading from his yard to field in his occupation. Through the field there is a foot road, and defendant expected the gate leading from the said field on to the highway had been left open. His horses had never been on the road before.—Dismissed with a caution. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. NOTICE OF SALE. THE Sale of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., the property of the late Mr. Bartle Cooper, will take place on Friday, September 28th, 1866. Particulars in future advertisement. 820. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 September 1866 CRICK, Northamptonshire. LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK BEAST, 470 SHEEP, 7 HORSES, 4 PIGS, IMPLEMENTS, &c., TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By JOHN SHAW, On THURSDAY, September 27in, 1866, by order of the Trustees under the Will of the late Mr. Bartle Cooper. BEAST —14 fat runts, two ditto Herefords, five ditto Shorthorns, four fat heifers, 11 fresh Welsh heifers, three ditto, with calves; nine in-calf cows and heifers, eight 2-1/2-year old heifers, three barren cows, six yearlings, three in-milch cows, one bull, fat calf; SHEEP—155 long-woolled ewes, 61 theaves, 68 shearhogs, 170 lambs, 10 rams ; PIGS—Two in-pig sows, two porkets; HORSES—Five capital working horses and two colts; IMPLEMENTS—Carts, waggons, gig, iron and wood ploughs, turnip cutter, weighing machine and weights, cow cribs, sheep troughs, cake mill, sack barrow, barn tackle, thiller and chain harness, pig troughs, ropes, rakes, drags, forks, and general assortment of farming implements. The Auctioneer begs to call the attention of Farmers, Dealers, and others to the above important Sale. The Beast and Sheep are fresh and healthy, Horses young and active. Catalogues can be obtained one week prior to the Sale, on application to Mr. Watts, Naseby: the Auctioneer, Hunsbury Hill, Northampton; and the place of Sale. The Sale will commence with the Implements at Eleven o'clock. 821. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 September 1866 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, Sept. 19.—Before Capt. Stopford, the Rev. V. Knightley, Lieut.-Colonel Lowndes, and D. St. Paul, Esq. Assault. —Thomas Tarry, Crick, was charged with assaulting Thomas Reynolds.—Allowed to be privately settled on payment of the costs, 7s. 822. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 October 1866 CRICK WHARF. Useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HORSE, CART, PIGS, FOWLS, and other EFFECTS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by THOMAS EALES, On Monday, the 8th of October, 1866, on the Premises of Mr. Christopher Goddard, who is leaving, COMPRISING painted French, iron, and other bedsteads; straw palliasses, painted dressing tables and washhand stands, 8-day clock oak case, mahogany and deal 1-leaf and round tables, oak corner cupboard, parlour carpet, 11 and one arm Windsor chairs, six oak-framed ditto, hair seated ; six and one arm rush-seated ditto, brass bottlejack, brass, iron, steel, and other fenders; sets of fire irons, 12 iron spittoons, moderator and other lamps, clothes horses, two buckets, quantity of jugs, mugs, and glasses, 24-gallon copper furnace, oven and ironing stove grate, four club room tables, with tressels and forms; stone hammers, lime hooks and drag, quantity of faggots and coal slack. Also a useful cart horse, coal cart, sow and five pigs, fowls, and other effects. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. 823. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 October 1866 Felony—Crick.-George Mawby, labourer, Crick was charged with stealing two stockings, one shirt, and one pillow-case the property of Harriet Newcombe, West Haddon. Prosecutrix said: I am a widow. I keep the Crown Inn, at West Haddon. On Saturday morning last the prisoner came into the taproom, and called for a half pint of ale. It was supplied to him, and in few a few minutes he left. Some stockings were hanging on a screen in the taproom. Sometime after the prisoner left, I missed two stockings. I informed the police, and the next day the police brought to me the stockings, the shirt, and the pillow-case all of which I identify as my property. The shirt and pillow case were hung out on the hedge to dry, but were not missed. Thomas Line, bricklayer, West Haddon, said he saw the prisoner about six o'clock Saturday morning go to the hedge, and take therefrom a white bundle, and put it under his coat, then walked away. The hedge belongs the clergyman, and many people hang their clothes there to dry. Police-constable Willam Flinders deposed: From information I received I went to the prisoner's house. I found the stockings produced upon his feet; the shirt I found in a cupboard in the house, andthe pillow-case upstairs. I charged him with stealing them. - He replied, he bought them at Rugby. I took him into custody. The value is about 3s. The prisoner chose the summary jurisdiction of the Courtand pleaded guilty to stealing the stockings and not guilty as to the shirt and pillow-case.—The Bench found him guilty of stealing all the articles, and sentenced him to imprisonment for six weeks, with hard labour. Page 137 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

824. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 October 1866 TOLLS WILL BE LET AT THE FIRST MEETING NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the 23rd day of November next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £161, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £110, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £309. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let from Twelve o'clock at noon, on the 1st day of January, 1867, to Twelve o'clock at night, on the 31st day of October, 1867and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, 5th October, 1866. 825. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 November 1866 CRICK STATION. TWO CART HORSES, HARNESS, WAGON, CARTS, IMPLEMENTS, Ac., WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOS. EALES, At his FOURTH MONTHLY SALE Crick Station, on Monday next, the 5th of November, 1866, at Two o'clock punctually; COMPRISING capital narrow-wheel iron-armed wagon and cart, in good condition ; two useful five-years and two-years- old cart horses, thiller and trace harness, four-knife chaff machine, wood beast and pig troughs, cart tilt, bean mill, pair of iron axles, new ladders, gates, mound posts and rails, hurdles, &c. 826. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 November 1866 CRICK. DAIRY COWS, SHEEP, RICK OF HAY, GRASS KEEPING, AND OTHER EFFECTS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOS. EALES, On Thursdat, the 15th day of November, 1866, upon the Premises and the Property of Mrs. Dunckley, who is giving up business; COMPRISING two home-bred down-calving cows, one do. yearling sturk, six long-woolled tupping ewes, rick of well- gotten hay, about six tons, to go off; nine acres of grass keeeping until the 25th day of March, 1867; also several lots of dairy utensils, tools, manure, and other effects. Sale to commence at One o'clock. 827. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 November 1866 CRICK. THOMAS EALES is instructed to arrange FOR SALE BY AUCTION, Early in December next, of upwards of 250 OAK, ASH, and ELM TIMBER TREES, on the several Farms in the occupation of Messrs. Lumley, Edmunds, Berridge, and Watts. Full particulars will appear in due course. 828. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 December 1866 CRICK. THOMAS EALES WILL SELL BY AUCTION, On Thursday, the 13th day of December, 1866, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, upwards of 340 OAK, ASH, and ELM TIMBER TREES, on the Farms in the occupation of Messrs. Lumley, Edmunds, Berridge, and Watts. Also several Lots of LARCH POLES, Full particulars in due course. ------DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, Nov. 28th. —Before the Rev. V. Knightley, D. R. St. Paul, Esq, and Lieutenant-Colonel Lowndes. Major Clarke was present, but did not sit on the Bench. Cattle Straying, Crick.—John Loydall, blacksmith, Crick, was brought under warrant, charged with allowing horse to stray the highway. Last week a summons was served on the defendant, who refused to attend, and consequently a warrant was issued.—Police-constable John Muddiman deposed: l am stationed at Kilsby. On the 10th instant I was on duty about midday, when I saw a horse straying on the highway between Crick and Winwick. I took it to the defendant. I told him I should report the case. I have not known the horse to stray before. —Defendant admitted the offence, saying I could not very well attend last week, so sent word by the carrier that I would pay what the Bench chose to impose upon him.—The Bench informed the defendant that his neglecting to appear in answer to the summons had increased the costs by the sum of 5s. —Fine and costs 17s.

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829. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 February 1867 Henry Crofts, Crick, offence against Cattle Plague Orders, £1 13s. 6d. 830. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1867 March 27, at Crick, Mr. George Dicey, in the 81st year of his age. His end was peace. 831. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 April 1867 CRICK, near Rugby. 150 PRIME LONG-WOOLLED WETHER AND EWE TEGS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, 11th April, 1867, by order and the property of Mr. R. Sail, of Crick. The above Tegs are well descended, and will be arranged for Sale, near the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, where Luncheon will be provided at Eleven o'Clock, and the Sale commence at Twelve o'Clock precisely, according to Catalogue. 832. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 May 1867 Crick. Cattle Plague Orders. —Richard Evans, farmer and cattle dealer, , was charged with violating cattle plague orders by removing six beasts after sunset on the highway from Market Harborough to Crick.—Mr. Marson, of Crick, said: He ordered some beasts of the defendant. He met the defendant at Market Harborougb, and recommended man named Mawby as a drover. He did not see the beasts till they were stopped on the road by tbe police.— David Browning, police-constable, Naseby, said: On the 16th of April I received orders from Inspector Tite to look after some beasts. I overtook them at West Haddon. Theie were six of them, and they were supposed to have been driven with an illegal license. About eight in the evening I saw them outside a public-house at West Haddon. I found the drover, Richard, of Watford, in the public-house. I detained the beast, and they were locked up for the night. The next morning Mawby told me he was engaged both Marson and the defendant, who each gave him a shilling. The beasts passed through Clipstone at a quarter before four. —The defendant said the beasts left Harborough at eleven in the morning. There was 16 miles to go. and there was plenty of time.—The Bench thought it necessary to have the evidence of Mawby, who had been sought, but not found. A warrant was issued, and the case adjourned sine die. Richard Vann, farmer, Kilsby, was charged with allowing sow to stray on the highway.—W. Crock, pinner, of Crick, proved the case. He had often seen the sow out, and taken her home once before.—Defendant said he was at Daventry fair, and the sow got out; she did no injury, and he did not wish to annoy any one. The Bench said as the costs were rather heavy they would only put on a nominal fine. Fine and costs 10s. 6d. Crick. Another Case. —John Watts, farmer, Crick, was charged with allowing 69 sheep, 15 beast, and three horses to stray on the highway on the 24th of April in the parish of Kilsby.—William Crock said he saw the animals on the Watling street road; a boy was with them. He went to the boy, who told him to talk to Mr. Watts about it; Mr. Watts was in the adjoining field.—Defendant said the beasts were being removed from one field to another. On coming out of the field the horses turned one way and the beasts the other. —The Bench thought one boy was not competent to remove such a number of animals, but dismissed the case. ------CRICK STATION. TO CORN DEALERS, FACTORS, AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. C. P. BLISS, At the Stag's Head Inn near Crick Station, on the London and North-Western Railway, on Tuesday, the 21st day of May, 1867, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon for Five precisely, and subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, ALL those TWO newly-erected and well-built brick and slated MESSUAGES or Dwelling Houses, with the outbuildings and appurtenances thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Capell and Mr. Thomas Davis, or their under-tenants ; together with about ONE ACRE and a QUARTER, more or less, of LAND, on part whereof the above Messuages have been erected, the remainder being occupied as garden ground, which is very productive. The Property adjoins on one side to the above Railway on a level and on another to the public carriage road between Watford and Daventry, and has connected with it a valuable private right of road for carts and carriages to the Grand Union Canal, so that the facilities for transit of Corn, Coals, and Goods of every description, cannot be excelled The space unoccupied by buildings is so considerable, that there is ample room upon the Property for the erection of very large Warehouses and for several other Houses, which from the increasing traffic at the Station are in very great demand. The above is held under a Building Lease granted by Lord Henley, for a term of 65 years, from the 25th day of March, 1854, subject to an annual Ground Rent of £4. To view the Property, apply to the Tenants; and for further particulars, to the Proprietor, Mr. William Bliss, of Norton, near Daventry; to T. L. Gery, Solicitor, Daventry; or to the Auctioneer, New street, Daventry. 833. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 May 1867 Crick:— Thomas Adams v. Ann Loydall, and Ann Loydall v. Thomas Adams.—These were cross-summonses, the parties being all of Crick.—Mr. Roche appeared for Adams, and Mr. Gery for Loydall.—Thomas Adams deposed: I am constable' for the parish of Crick. The defendant's husband is a tenant of mine, and lives in a cottage near my house. Just after dinner on Saturday last I heard noise in the yard, and on going out I saw the defendant holding my little boy by the throat. I went to release him, when she struck me, and knocked my hat off. My boy and I then went into the house. The defendant followed us in, and came at me right and left. My wife came between us, and the defendant again rushed at my boy, seizing him by the throat. I then took my staff and charged the peace, upon which the defendant, mockingly, said, "You a constable." I ordered her out, and after some difficulty my wife and I together got her out. 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me. I struck with my staff, and the blow fell on her head, and knocked her down. She was as mad as a bull. I had had no quarrel with her, though she had lived there three years.—ln answer to Mr. Gery, I struck her with my staff. I cannot say whether my boy had a whip in his hand. I did not hear the defendant's boy say, I want my whip. I heard nothing about a whip or stick till three or four hours after.—Alfred Adams: I am the son of the complainant. On Saturday last, after dinner, I went out, and Richard Loydall, the son of the defendant, hit me across the eyes with a twig. I stood a minute, and then I ran at him. I took the stick from him, and with it I hit him across the knees. His mother then came out, and took me by the throat. My father came up, and she released me and struck him a blow on the face. I went into our house, and father and the defendant followed. The defendant began hitting father, and mother tried to stop her. The defendant then came at me again, and took hold of my throat. Father took down his staff. I did not see what took place in the yard.— In answer to Mr. Gery: I took the stick into the house. Father went in directly after me.—Mary Ann Adams, wife of the complainant: After dinner last Saturday, my boy, my husband, and the defendant rushed into my house. The defendant began hitting my husband right and left. I tried to prevent her. She then seized my boy by the throat, and my husband took his staff. My husband went into the yard to fetch his hat. The defendant was very rash. She was rash from end to end.—ln answer to Mr. Gery I don't think my husband often gets into rows. I heard nothing about the whip or stick till some time after the disturbances. It was in the house all the afternoon. When my husband struck the defendant, she fell like a bullock. —Mr. Gery said he would not call any witnesses. He thought the Bench could see pretty clearly that the whole disturbance arose out of a children's quarrel, over which this valiant parish constable takes his staff, and strikes down a woman like an ox. —Ann Loydall v. Thos Adams.—Complainant : Last Saturday I heard a noise. I went out, and found young Adams hitting my boy, who was crying, and said Adams had his stick. I told Adams to give him the stick. He said, "I shan't." I tried to take the stick (a piece of a twisted band) from him. His father (the defendant) came up, and he struck me several times before I went into the house. I said, "Adams, I'll make you pay." I went into the house to get the stick from young Adams. The defendant took his staff, and, to prevent his striking me with it, I held it till I got near the door. I then went out, and the defendant followed me into the yard, and, hitting me on the head with his staff, felled me to the ground. I saw a hat, which I thought was my boy's. He has one like it. I did not keep my bed. Ann Corral was present.—ln answer to Mr. Roche: I was as mild as I am now till he "hot" me. The defendant struck me in the yard before we went into the house. I don't remember knocking his hat off. He threatened to split my skull open in the house. I said, " Do, if you dare."—Ann Corral: I live next door to the defendant. On Saturday last I heard a noise, and I went to the door. I saw Adams's boy knock down Loydall's boy. The complainant went to Adams's boy to get the whip from hitn. I heard Adams say in the house, "If you don't get out of my house, I'll split your skull." When she came out of the bouse she called him a scamp, and he struck her with his staff and knocked her down.—ln answer to Mr. Roche: I did not see the complainant hit tbe defendant. I did not see the complainant go to young Adams in the house. I saw a hat or cap in the yard. I did not see Mr. Adams go to pick it up. I saw Mrs. Loydall kick it. Her arm was not raised to him. She called him a scamp, and he ran and struck her.—Mr. Roche thought he need not say much on the subject. The testimony disagreed, and perhaps the better way would be to dismiss both the cases. The complainant is a robust and hasty Irishwoman, and if she got a blow on the head intended for the arm no doubt it served her right. Adams acted in self-defence, and without his staff he had not the ghost of a chance against so powerful an antagonist.—The Bench retired, and on their return said that in the last case there was, on the part of the defendant, unnecessary violence, for though be might have had some provocation they thought it not sufficient to justify his knocking down a woman like an ox. Up to that time he seemed to have acted rightly, but though he spoke of great violence on the part of the woman Loydall, he did not seem to have any bruise or as the result of the violence. The former case is dismissed, and in the latter the defendant to pay a fine of 5s. and costs £1-7s., or one month. ------In the Executorship of ELIZABETH FOSTER, late of CRICK, Widow, deceased. ALL persons having any Claim upon the Estate of the deceased are requested to send the same to Mr. William Billson, of Welford, Bookseller, the sole Executor. And all persons Indebted to tbe Estate by Bond, Note, other security, or simple Contract, are required to pay their respective monies now due and interest without delay, or they will be sued at law or equity immediately after this notice. By order of the Executor, WM. ANDREWS, Solicitor to the Executor. Market Harborough, 15th May, 1867. 834. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 May 1867 CRICK, Northamptonshire, and HILLMORTON, Warwickshire, VALUABLE FREEHOLD LANDED ESTATES, AND HOUSE PROPERTY, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. C. P. BLISS, Early in the month of June next, by order of the Devisees in Trust for Sale under the will of the late Mr. John Foster, deceased, COMPRISING. "The Home Farm," being about thirty Acres of Arable and Pasture Land, in a ring fence, well fenced and watered, and in a high state of cultivation, with . convenient barns, stabling, granaries, cow sheds, waggon hovels, and other farm buildings, complete, late in the occupation of Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, deceased, and now of the Executors; together with MESSUAGE or Tenement adjoining, with garden, piggeries, and other outbuildings, in the occupation of Mr. Charles Coaton, situate at Crick, adjoining the turnpike road leading from thence to West Haddon. Also, TWO CLUSES of Arable LAND, called "Haddon Hill," being about 7-1/2 acres, also situate adjoining the turnpike road leading from Crick to West Haddon, and near to the above, late in the occupation of Mrs. Foster, and now of the Executors.

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Also, ONE other CLOSE of Rich Pasture LAND, containing about 1a. 3r. 0p., with good DWELLING HOUSE, with sitting room, two kitchens, two bed rooms, dairy, pantry, pigsty, &c, also situate adjoining the turnpike road leading from Crick to West Haddon, now the occupation of James Carvill. Also, TWO Brick and Slated MESSUAGES, with gardens, washhouses, pigstyes, coal shed, &c, situate at Crick aforesaid, in the occupation of Timothy Bradshaw and Henry Norris. Also, ONE other Brick and Slated MESSUAGE, with BAKEHOUSE, stabling, piggeries, wood hovel, &c, also situate at Crick aforesaid, now in the occupation of Benjamin Facer. Also, FIVE Brick, Stone, and Slated TENEMENTS, situate at Crick aforesaid, with gardens, pigstyes, &c, pump, and well of water, in the occupation of John Gupwell, Samuel Crisp, James Butlin, Richard Dunkley, and another. Also, THREE well-built Brick and Slated MESSUAGES, with gardens, wash-houses, piggeries, wood-sheds, pump, and well of water, situate at Hill Morton, in the county of Warwick, now in the several occupations of John Ayres, Thomas Harford, and James Goodman. The whole of the House Property is in a good state of repair, and well tenanted. Day of Sale in next week's paper. For further particulars, apply to Mr. William Band, Braunston ; Mr. Thomas Islip, Brigstock; Mr. T. L. Gery, Solicitor, or the Auctioneer, both of Daventry. 835. Leicester Journal - Friday 07 June 1867 MARKET HARBOROUGH. June 4.Petty Sessions —(Before G. A. Ashby, Esq., Sir W. de Cape! Brooke, Bart., and A. Pell, —Supt. Iliffe charged Richard Evans, cattle dealer, Ystad Meris, Cardiganshire. with illegally removing cattle. P.C Brown said that on the of April he received instructions to follow some beasts which were supposed have been removed with an illegal license. He did so, and overtook them at West Haddon. He examined the license, and believed it to be an illegal one. He detained the license and the beasts for that night. On the following morning. Mr. Marston, of Crick, came to West Haddon and informed him that he had been to Harborough on the previous day, and bought ten beast of the defendant; Evans, said he had six beast that would suit him, and bought them. Mr. Marston told him (witness) that had ordered the ten cows but not the six bullocks. One reason, for his detaining the cattle was because it was after sunset. —Mr. Thos. Marston, farmer, Crick, deposed that he bought the animals of the defendant, He had given him a general order to send him some store stock; he did not care whether they were cows or bullocks. He went to Harborough on the 16th of April and saw the six bullocks, which, he bought.—It appears that the defendant had a license for taking the beasts to Harborongh, but that the route from thence to Mr. Marston's fields at Crick was afterwards inserted. The Clerk had written to the magistrate who signed the license, and he said that he believed the words had been added since he signed it.— The defendant said it was a rule with them to have licenses filled up after the magistrates had signed them.- The Magistrates fined the defendant £5 and costs £1. 0s. 10d. 836. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 July 1867 DAVENTRY. County Magistracy, July 5th.—A Special Petty Sessions was held before Captain Stopford and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes on the 5th inst. Stealing Fishing Tackle.— George Smith was charged with stealing a reel and fishing lines, the property of Walter John Edmunds.—The prosecutor said; I live with father at Crick. On Monday last I left the fishing tackle now produced at my uncles, Turner, who keeps the Wheat Sheaf, at Crick. It was between nine and ten in the morning, I left it on the dresser in the tap room. The prisoner and a boatman were there when I left. About half an hour afterwards I missed it. I told my uncle. I next saw the tackle in the hands of the constable. I identify it as my property. The prisoner was present when the constable showed me the tackle.—William Edmunds Turner: In consequence of what the last witness, who is my nephew, told me, I went in pursuit of the prisoner. I came up with the prisoner about three miles from Crick, between Yelvertoft and Elkinton. I asked him if he had been at the Wheat Sheaf. He said, No. He afterwards said, Yes. A person named Tarry was with me. He had a pack, and in it I saw the fishing tackle, which I knew. I then took the prisoner to Towers, the constable. There was in the bundle plenty ot bread and meat, and I said to prisoner, You did not steal for want. He said a boy gave him the fishing tackle.— Thomas Towers: On Monday last I received the prisoner from Turner and Tarry. I showed the fishing tackle to Walter Edmunds at my house.—The prisoner declined to say anything, and was committed to the Assizes. The prisoner was then charged with stealing some bread and meat, the property of Thomas Clarke.—Prosecutor said: I am living at Crick. On Monday, the 1st instant, I placed a bundle containing food on the window board at Mr. Browns public house, at the Wharf, between eleven and twelve o'clock. I had two bundles, containing about 4lbs. of beer, 10lbs. of ham or pork, and 1-1/2lbs. of cheese. There was also a pair of stockings. I went out for a few minutes. The prisoner was then in the room. When I returned one bundle and the prisoner were gone. I told the constable, and gave him a description of the bundle and its contents —In answer to the prisoner, I did not see you take the bundle. I did not see you go away.—Page Osborn: I live at Crick with my uncle and aunt. They keep a public house at the Wharf. On Monday last I saw the prosecutor and the prisoner at our house. I saw a bundle. I never heard the prosecutor say anything about the bundle before he went away. I saw only one bundle.—Thomas Towers: The prisoner was delivered into my custody on Monday afternoon last on another charge. In an old slop now produced I found a piece of a leg of pork, and a small loaf broken in two. There was about two pounds of pork. I did not particularly notice. I saw no food but bread and pork. On Tuesday morning the prosecutor sent for me to the Wheat Sheaf. He told me of his loss. I told him that a prisoner I had had in my custody, but had taken to Daventry, had some bread and meat in his possession.—Henry Gibbs, police inspector, deposed: The prisoner was brought to the station by Towers, the constable, on Monday night. This slop, a piece of pork, and some bread were given up to me. This piece of string I found Page 141 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

in prisoner's pocket. I allowed the prisoner to eat the pork, as I had no charge against him respecting that. On Wednesday the prosecutor came, and he identified this piece of string.—Prisoner said nothing, and was committed for trial on the second charge also. Crick— Henry Stephens and William Smith were charged with stealing a ham, the property of William Edmunds Turner, of Crick.—Prosecutor deposed : The prisoners came into my house yesterday together. They had a quart of ale and three pennyworth of bread and cheese. There was a ham in the tap-room. It was quite safe three minutes before they left. I was absent for a few minutes, and on my return the prisoners and the ham were gone. The ham hung in the chimney corner. I did not see it again till to-day. I know it is my property. Five or six persons went in pursuit of the prisoners.—Henry Holland : I am policeman stationed at Kilsby. On the 4th July I was informed of a robbery. I went in pursuit of the prisoners. I overtook them about half a mile from Kilsby going towards Rugby. It was about three or three and a-half miles from Crick. I asked Stephens what he had in his coat pocket. At the same time I caught hold of his coat slung across his shoulder, and I saw the ham. He said nothing then. I took them in custody. On the road Stephens said, It is a bad job; it was a drunken spree. Smith said nothing.—Prisoners pleaded guilty. Six weeks' imprisonment, with hard labour. Weedon...... Crick. William Hardwick, Crick, was charged with allowing his horse to stray.—Police constable Henry Holland proved the charge.—Dismissed with a caution. Crick. —Thomas Ashby, Crick, was charged with allowing horse to stray at Crick. This was second offence. To pay 2s. 6d. 837. Stamford Mercury - Friday 19 July 1867 Geo. Smith, charged with stealing 4 lbs. of beef, 6 lbs. of ham, and other articles, the property of Thomas Clark, at Crick; also a fishing reel and six fishing lines, the property of Walter John Edmunds, at Crick. 838. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 July 1867 Crick.— George Smith, 40, labourer, was charged with stealing 4lbs. of beef, 6lbs. of pork, and other articles, the property of Thomas Clarke, at Crick, on the 1st July 1867; he was further charged with stealing, on the same day, one fishing reel and six fishing lines, the property of Walter John Edmunds, at Crick.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Thomas Clarke, labourer: Was at Mr. Browning's public house, Crick Wharf, at half-past ten till three or four in the afternoon. Prisoner came in. Prosecutor had a bundle with him containing the aiticles named. Left the house a little before twelve and returned, when one bundle was gone. Prisoner was gone also. He gave information to the constable.— Inspector Gibbs produced the bundle, which prosecutor identified as his property.—Prisoner: Did you see me with that handkerchief?— Prosecutor: I did not. —Prisoner said he never saw the handkerchief.—Page Osborn was at the house in question, and saw prisoner and prosecutor in the house together.—Thomas Towers, parish constable at Crick said prisoner was given into his charge. The bundle was also brought to him, and contained the articles produced. — Inspector Gibbs: Towers brought the bundle, which consisted of a slop and contained some bread and a piece of beef. He found a piece of string on him. Clarke gave him the handkerchief produced.—The jury found the prisoner not guilty to the first charge.—The second charge was then gone into.—Prisoner pleaded guilty.—A previous conviction was proved, and he was sentenced to Nine Months' Imprisonment with Hard Labour. 839. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 July 1867 Assault. —John Bennett, a lad of 16, was charged with assaulting Daniel Croft, aged 10.—Complainant said both the parties lived at Crick, and were in the service of Mr. Thomas Cowley. On the 22nd of June the defendant wanted the complainant to fetch the cows to be milked. The complainant refused, saying it was not his work. The defendant then kicked the complainant several times, and caused injury to complainant's arm by displacing the splinter bone. Complainant is still under the attention of a bone setter. Joseph Gupwell was by when the assault took place. He heard Bennett request the complainant to fetch the cows. Complainant refused. Witness saw the defendant kick the complainant. Could not say whether defendant knocked the complainant down. Could not say whether the complainant was down at all. Was five or six yards off, but did not notice particularly. Did not know whether it was complainant's duty to fetch the cows. —Defendant admitted the assault, saying he had helped the complainant, for which he agreed to fetch the cows, but having had defendant's help, he refused to fulfil the promise—Fine and costs £1...... Breach of the Peace. —John Facer, Crick, was charged with creating a breach of the peace, at Crick, on the 13th inst. — P.C. Holland proved the charge.—Bound in his own recognizances to keep the peace for three months, costs 9s. 840. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 August 1867 Crick.—Jas. Pike, Crick, was charged with assaulting Thos. Adams, the parish constable, of Crick. Mr. Gery appeared for the defendant. Complainant said: On the 31st of July, between seven and eight o'clock in the evening, while sitting at my supper, I heard cries of murder. I left the table, and hurried to the house of defendant, where I saw defendant's wife lying on the floor, the furniture in confusion, and the defendant appeared like a madman. I went home to my house, only a few yards distant, for my staff and handcuffs, and on return charged several persons to aid and assist me in preserving the peace. The names of the persons I so charged to aid me were John Kinch, John Pike, and Daniel Sparrow. Kinch refused, and the other two gave me some assistance. The defendant knocked me down with his fist. We had a struggle. Defendant's wife interposed, and said we should not take him. She said I might summon him. The defendant hit me Page 142 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

twice. I did not return the blow. I had my staff and handcuffs.—ln answer to Mr. Gery: I did not strike him. The wound on his head was made by his falling against the door.—John Pike said he heard cries of murder, and went to the house of defendant, where the constable charged him to assist. He attempted to hold the defendant while the constable put on the handcuffs. Defendant was very violent: he struck and kicked the witness. He also struck the complainant. The clergyman came up, and his suggestion the struggle ceased. When witness went the house defendant's wife was standing up. Did not see defendant strike her. She wished her husband not to be taken.—Mr. Gery cross-examined the witness to show that ill-feeling pre-existed towards the defendant, who, the witness said, had used abusive epithets towards him.— Daniel Sparrow: I was going home from work on the 31st of July. Before I reached the defendant's house I could see the constable run to the defendant's house without his hat. He went back to his own house, and returned immediately. I found there was a disturbance. I saw the defendant strike Adams. I did not see John Pike strike the defendant. John Pike had a walking-stick in his hand. I heard defendant's wife say Adams might summon the defendant.—Mr. Gery suggested that as there was a charge against the present complainant for striking the defendant's wife, arising out of the same thing, perhaps the Bench would hear that also, and then hear his defence, when the wife's statement would be equivalent to witness for the defence.—The Bench decided to hear that charge before giving judgment. Thomas Adams was charged with assaulting Catherine Pike.—Complainant said: On the 31st of July I had a quarrel with my husband, who had had beer. John Kinch came in. After that Adams and John Pike came in. I ordered them out of the house. My husband was then in the back yard. Pike had a stick, and Adams had a staff. They seized hold of my husband, and Adams told me he would cleave me down the middle if I did not let them take him. Adams's wife came and took his staff away. I have a bruise on tbe breast where Adams struck me. I did not call murder. I called mother. My mother lives near. I often scream at my children. I did not lie on the floor, nor did I complain of my husband. John Kinch said he heard a disturbance, and went to the house of defendant. Saw Adams fetah his staff, and J. Pike rushed into the house. James Pike and his wife were both standng up. The constableused his staff until his wife came and snatched it out of hishand. The Bench were of opinion that the constable was quite right in going to teh house of defendant on hearirg the cry of murder, but as to the subsequent proceedings the evidence was so conflicting they decided to dismiss both cases, and with them would fall another charge against Kinch for refusing to aid the constable when charged. 841. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 August 1867 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. TOLLS WILL BE LET AT THE FIRST MEETING. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains, upon the Turnpike Road leading from a public-house, known by the sign of the Cock, in parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the County of Warwick, and from thence to Saint James's End, in the Parish of Duston, in the County of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the said County of Northampton, on Friday the Twentieth day of September next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner as directed in the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads. Which tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following (namely):—Hillmorton Gate. Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate, and Crick Wold Gate, in one lot, at the sum of £140, Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £112, and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £290. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be let for one year, or for a term not exceeding three years, as the Trustees shall think fit, to commence at Twelve o'clock at night on 31st day of October next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels and several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting, such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots, the last year, will, if again let the same manner, be put at such sums they respectively produced the last year, but if separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer, one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN. Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, August 14th, 1867. 842. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 September 1867 CRICK, near Rugby. SHEEP, COWS, PIGS, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, GRASS AND STUBBLE KEEPING. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOS. EALES, On Thursday, the 19th of September, 1867, on the Farm, and by order of Mr. John Bromwich and Mrs. Wm. Bromwich, COMPRISING 21 prime long-woolled Ewes and Theaves, 20 ditto Lambs, four home-bred dairy cows, in full profit; four ditto two year old steers and heifers, three yearling calves, four sows and yelts, 11 store pigs, two useful cart mares, horse gearing, broad wheel carts, winnowing machine, by Cooch; single iron plough, by Adams; seed and two horse harrows, scuffle, single barrel gun, iron drag rakes, 16 and 35 -round ladders, with a general assortment of agricultural tools; also 38 Acres of Grass and Stubble Keeping till 29th September, 1867. The whole will be arranged adjoining Master's Farm premises by Eleven o'clock, and the Sale will commence at Twelve according to catalogues, which may be had of Mr. John Bromwich, at Crick, or of the Auctioneer, Daventry. ------CRICK WHARF. GATE and MOUND POSTS, OAK GATES, SPOKES, RAILS, and SCANTLINGS, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOS. 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Mound Ditto, 300 Sawn Rails, 120 dozen Cart Spokes and 1,500 feet of Oak Scantlings. Sale to commence at One o'clock precisely. 843. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 September 1867 CRICK —Awfully. Sudden Death.—On Tuesday morning last an old woman aged 70, named Elizabeth Ashby, wife of Mr. Joseph Ashby, grazier, of Crick, went out to glean wheat, proceeding along the road leading to Silsworth Hall, and into a greensward field; while talking with a neighbour who was also going gleaning, she suddenly threw up her hands, fell backwards, and very few minutes expired. An inquest was held next day at the Red Lion, Crick before W. Terry, Esq. coroner, and a respectable jury. After hearing the evidence of Maria Beale, the woman who was with deceased when she died, and B. Carr, Esq., surgeon, a verdict was returned to the effect that deceased died from natural causes, probably apoplexy. 844. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 October 1867 CRICK. Valuable SALE of 238 SHEEP, 27 Head of COW STOCK, 2 PIGS, 6 HORSES, 80 Acres of GRASS KEEPING, with HAY and STRAW, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Tuesday, October 22nd, 1867, on the Farm, and by order of Mr. Robert Berry, CONSISTING of 101 prime Long-woolled Tupping Ewes and Theaves, 63 Fat Shearhogs and Ewes, 72 Ewe and Wether Lambs, 2 Long-woolled Shearling Tups, 3 fresh home-bred and 1 Welsh barren Cows, Dairy Cow and Heifer, in full- profit; fat Calf, 10 two year old fresh home-bred Steers and Heifers a well-bred yearling Bull, 9 weaning Sturk and Steer Calves, 2 Bacon Pigs, 3 useful Cart Horses, active yearling Roan Filly, well-bred six year old chestnut Hackney Mare, three year old Grey Pony, quiet to ride or drive; also 80 acres of excellent Grass Keeping, about 30 tons of well-gotten Hay, and 33 acres of Straw until Lady Day, 1867, for which the usual credit with security will be allowed. The whole will be arranged near the farm Premises at Eleven o'clock, and business to commence at Twelve, according to Catalogues, which may be had at the Inns in Crick, and of the Auctioneer, Daventry. 845. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 October 1867 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. BE SOLD BY AUCTION, The last week October, A Considerable portion of the valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and other EFFECTS, Of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, on the Premises, situate in the village of Crick. Further particulars next week. 846. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 October 1867 .— Richard Hales, Crick, was summoned for being drunk, at Hardingstone, on the 21st September— Police-constable Jobbins was on duty in the parish of Hardingstone, at about ten o'clock on the night in question, when he saw defendant's cart tipped over on the road just below the railway. When he went to his assistance to pick him up, he found that he was drunk. The defendant at the time was driving at a great rate. —A man named Hollis, who keeps the toll-gate, deposed to the swiftness with which the defendant's horse was going—at the rate of 15 miles an hour.—Police-constable William Laxton was on duty, in company with police-constable Jobbins, when he picked the defendant up, and also noticed that he was drunk—The defendant denied that he was drunk, though he said he was hurt in falling out of the cart. As for the rate at which his horse was going, he could only go eight or ten miles hour if he were whipped never so much. —Defendant called a witness, who said he was not drunk, and who also said, in answer to a question put by Inspector Evans, that the defendant was not so drunk that he could not be trusted to drive himself from Milton.—ln answer to the magistrates, Inspector Evans said the defendant had not been brought before the Northampton bench of magistrates, but he had been convicted before tbe Daventry or Towcester bench.— This was indignantly denied by the defendant. —The Bench inflicted a fine of 5s. and costs 15s, which were paid. ------ELIZABETH FOSTER, deceased. PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Victoria, cap. 35, intituled "An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees," Notice is hereby given, That all Creditors and persons having any Claims or Demands upon the Estate of ELIZABETH FOSTER, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Widow, who died on the Thirteenth day of March, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-seven, and whose Will was proved in the District Registry at Northampton of Her Majesty's Court of Probate, on the First day of May, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-seven, by William Billson, of Welford, in the county of Northampton, Stationer, the acting Executor named in such Will, are hereby required to send to the said William Billson or to me, William Andrews, Solicitor of the said Executor, particulars of their claim against the Estate of the deceased, on or before the Ninth day of November, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-seven, at the expiration of which time the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased for the benefit of the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which the said Executor shall then have had notice; and that the said Executor will not be liable to any creditor or other person of whose claim he shall not then have had notice. Dated this Nineteenth day of October, 1867. WM. ANDREWS, Solicitor, Market Harborough. Market Harborough, 16th Oct., 1867. ------CRICK. GENTEEL and modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, mahogany wardrobe, hair seated chairs and sofa, fourpost and tent bedsteads in moreen and dimity furniture; painted washstands and services, walnut chest of drawers, swing glasses, mahogany Pembroke, dining, and other tables and stands, commode, Scotch carpet and druggets, China, fenders and fire irons, and a variety of kitchen requisites neat gig, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By C. P. BLISS, On

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Thursday, the 24th of October, 1867, on the premises late in the occupation of Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, deceased. For full particulars see posting bills. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. 847. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 October 1867 Cattle Straying.— Hopkins, Crick,_ was charged with allowing two horses to stray on the highway.—P.C, Henry Holland proved the case. He had never seen defendant's horses straying before.—Dismissed with a caution. Another Case. —Joseph Mawby, Crick, was charged with allowing a horse and a mule to stray on the highway.—P.C Holland proved this case also.—Defendant, who has several times been before the Bench on like charges, was ordered to pay a fine of 5s. for each animal, and the costs 6s. 848. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 23 November 1867 Union Canal. —At the half-yearly assembly of proprietors on Monday last, a dividend of 6s. per share was declared. The decrease of 1s. is accounted for by the serious accident at the Crick tunnel, which caused a stoppage of traffic for several weeks. ------Newman Adams, Newnham; James Masters, Staverton; Henry Dunn, Braunston; Mary Ann Smith Barby; John Cowley, Crick ; George Ilston Butlin, Yelvertoft; and Mary Harper, Clay Coton, were fined—the first three, 10s. and 12s. 6d. costs each; and the last four, 1s. and 12s. 6d. costs. The Bench recommended those who use the balance scales to use beamed scales, as being more reliable and less likely to get out of ordsr. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. Valuable OAK, ASH, and ELM TIMBER. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By HORTON & SON, On Tuesday, the 3rd day of December, 1867, at the Red Lion Inn, 13 OAK, 85 ASH, and 185 ELMS, of good size and quality, standing upon lands in the occupation of Mr. Edwin Berridge. Dinner on the Table at Two o'clock, and the Sale to commence at Three. The Timber is well situated for removal, adjoining good roads, and about half a mile from the Crick and two miles from the Hillmorton Wharves. For Catalogues and to view the Timber apply at the place of Sale. 849. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 November 1867 Crick.—On Saturday last, the 23rd instant, a football match was played between Watford and Crick villages. Crick having won the toss, the Rev. O. Mordaunt kicked off, and after about half an hour's play, obtained a goal for Crick. On changing goals, however, the Hon. F. Henley kicked a goal for Watford, and shortly before the conclusion of the game, obtained another. The match thus terminated in favour of Watford by two goals to one. For Watford, Hon. F. Henley. T. Poole Pyfield, Billing, and Robinson, chiefly distinguished themselves ; while for Crick, the Rev. O. Mordaunt and the Rev. C. Swainson were the most energetic. The sides were —Watford, Hon. F. Henley, T. Poole, Rev. A. P. Fothergill, J. Capell, T. Billing, W. Robinson, G. Haines, J. Wood, C. Wood, P. Pyfield, and W. Kenning ; Crick, Rev. O. Mordaunt, Rev. C. Swainson, F. Newitt, T. Lucking, M. Robinson, J. Crofts, J. Welsh, J. Robinson, T. Cooper, A. Pyke, B. C. Towers. 850. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 December 1867 WANTED, a respectable Young Man in the BAKING BUSINESS—one who would make himself generally useful.—Apply to J. Harper, Baker, Crick-by-Rugby. 851. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 December 1867 Kilsby. —John Bennett, Crick, was summoned for having, on the 9th December, left the service of his master, Mr. John Odey, farmer, of Kilsby, who said : —At Michaelmas last I hired the defendant for 12 months, and agreed to give him £5 with board and lodgings. On the afternoon of Sunday, the 9th inst., I requested him to give the horses something to eat. He refused, saying he was going to church. His mother came soon after and took him away, without giving me any reason for his leaving.—The defendant said : My master threatened to break my neck if I did not attend to the horses.— Complainant agreed to take him into his service again. The costs of 5s. to be deducted from the defendant's wages. 852. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 January 1868 Mrs. MARY BUTLIN, deceased. ALL Persons who have any Claim upon the Estate of MARY BUTLIN, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Widow, deceased, are requested to send the particulars thereof forthwith to George Sail, of Crick aforesaid, Farmer, the acting Executor under the Will of the deceased, in order that the same may, if found correct, be discharged. And all Persons who stood Indebted to the said Mary Butlin the time of her death are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts forthwith to the said George Sail. C. B. ROCHE, Solicitor to the Executor. Daventry, January, 1868. ------CRICK. THE whole of the useful Household and Bed-room FURNITURE, Beds, Table and Bed Linen, Plate and other Effects, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by THOMAS EALES, on Thursday, the 9th day of January, 1868, on the Premises and by order of the Executor of the late Mrs. Mary Butlin, deceased. For particulars, see Posting Bills. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock.

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853. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 March 1868 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ABOUT 12 ACRES of superior ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, now in the occupation of Mr. John Pike.— For further particulars, and to treat, apply to Martin and Graves, Auctioneers and Land Agents, Southam, Warwickshire. 854. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 April 1868 Important Sale of VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY', Situate in WEST HADDON, YELVERTOFT, WINWICK, and CRICK, all in the county of Northampton. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, W. J. PEIRCE, At the Crown Inn, in West Haddon aforesaid, on Thursday, the 16th day of April, 1868, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, in the following or such other Lots as may he agreed upon at the time of Sale, and subject to such Conditions as will be then and there produced, namely: ...... CRICK. Lot 6—All those THREE several CLOSES of excellent Pasture and Arable LAND, situate in the parish of Crick aforesaid, containing 16a. 3r. and 3p. or thereabouts, and called Haddon Hill, Starmer Land, and Wakelin, now in the occupation of James Pike...... To view the Property, apply to the Tenants, or Mr. John Swingler, of West Haddon; and for further particulars, to the Auctioneer, Demgate, Northampton, or to Mr. Richard Howes, Solicitor, Northampton and Towcester. 855. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 April 1868 Crick. —A New Chapel.—On Easter Tuesday, the 14th instant, the foundation-stone of a new Primitive Methodist Chapel was laid the above village. As the day was very fine, a large number of people collected to witness the interesting ceremony, which commenced at half-past three o'clock by the singing of a hymn and prayer, and the reading of a suitable passage of Scripture. Mrs. Firbank, of London, then briefly addressed those present, after which W. Key, Esq., of Leicester, laid the stone, and (in order to do his work more effectually) placed £10 upon it. Afterwards several ladies and gentlemen "laid bricks'' ranging from 6d. to £1. Mr. Brickley, of Leicester, then delivered a very eloquent address, and this portion of the proceedings was brought to a close by an earnest prayer, offered by Mr. Rose, of Hillmorton. The company then formed in procession and repaired, singing by the way, to large and commodious barn (kindly lent for the occasion) where tea was provided and partaken of by a large number of persons, after which a crowded and enthusiastic public meeting was held, under the able presidency of W. Key, Esq. The total proceeds of the day were over £30. 856. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 April 1868 PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF SALE. CRICK and KILSBY, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, Near Rugby and Daventry. LYNE and ACOCK are instructed TO SELL BY AUCTION, At the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Daventry, on Wednesday, May 20th, 1868, in Three Lots, ALL that mostly Freehold and Tithe-free ESTATE, situate in the parish of Crick and Kilby, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Mawby, containing altogether 113 a. 0r. 32p. a. Lot I.—TWO FIELDS of Copyhold Arable LAND, called Nether Hill 16a 3r 32p Lot 2.—FOUR FIELDS of Freehold Pasture LAND, being the Fordways, Parnell's Furze, and Alder Meadow 52a 0r 28p Lot 3. —Mount Pleasant Farm Buildings and Land 44a 0r 12p. Further particulars will shortly appear; in the meantime any further information may be had at the Office of Messrs. Aplin and Saunders, Solicitors, Chipping Norton, or of the Auctioneers, Oddington, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Cold Aston Northleach. 857. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 May 1868 CRICK and KILSBY, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND COPYHOLD ESTATE, KNOWN AS MOUNT PLEASANT FARM, Situate near the village of Crick, seven miles from Daventry and six from Rugby, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By LYNE and ACOCK, On Wednesday, the 20th May, 1868, at the Wheat Sheaf Hotel, Daventry, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, in the following Lots, viz.:— Lot 1 ALL those TWO Fields of good Arable LAND, called "Nether Hill," with Cattle Shed thereon, situate in the parish, and Copyhold of the Manor of Kilsby, containing together 16a. 3r. 32p. Lot 2.—ALL those FOUR Freehold Closes of excellent Pasture LAND, adjoining together, situate in the parish of Crick, and near Lot 1 with the Cattle Shed thereon, called "First and Second Ford Way," "Parnell's Furze," and " Alder Meadow," containing together 52 a. 0r. 28p. Lot 3.—ALL that Freehold MESSUAGE, or Farm House, with the Farm Premises, Barns, Yards, and other Buildings thereto belonging, together with the several inclosures of Arable and Pasture Land, adjoining thereto, and lying near to the village of Crick, containing together 44a. 0r. 12p. The whole is now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Mawby, whose Tenancy expires at Michaelmas next. The Land Tax on all the Lots has been Redeemed, and no Tithe. To view the different Lots, apply to the Tenant; and further particulars and conditions may be had at the Office of Messrs. Aplin and Saunders, Solicitors, Chipping Norton, or of the Auctioneers, Oddington, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Cold Aston, Northleach.

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858. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 May 1868 Crick.— John Harper, baker, Crick, was charged with selling bread without weighing it. —D. Browning, inspector of weights and measures for this district, said he was at Watford on the 24th. He saw the defendant with his cart delivering bread. He saw him deliver, without weighing, three loaves to Mrs. Smith, and two to J. Bateman. Witness weighed the loaves thus delivered, and found them deficient to the extent of 2oz. 11-1/2 drachms.—The defendant said he weighed the loaves into his trap.—Fined £1 and costs 10s. 859. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 May 1868 DAVENTRY. Weedon Highway Board.—A meeting of the Highway Board for the Weedon district was held at tbe Moot Hall, Daventry, on Tuesday last; Mr. W. P. Cowley, the vice-president, was in the chair; and there was an unusually large number of waywardens present. —The District Surveyor reported that he had inspected the dilapidated state of the pound at Crick, and by a new branch wall the same will be repaired. He read a letter from Lord Henley, saying that the encroachment on the Old-street-road had, he believed, been attended to, but if not, on an intimation received from the Clerk, all that was required should be done.—Mr. Underwood thought the surveyor ought to have seen to that encroachment before, as the parish had got gravel there as much as Lord Henley. ------Crick. William Wiles, weaver, Longford, Warwickshire, was charged with stealing a carriage umbrella, the property of the Rev. Charles Litchfield Swainson, Crick, and also with threatening to stab Wm. Labraham. —James Bennett said he was in the employ of the Rev. Mr. Swainson, sen. Last Friday evening the prisoner went to his master's premises. He said he was hard up, and he gave him a penny. Witness had an umbrella in his hand. The prisoner took it out of witness's hand and asked if he would have it mended. Witness thought it would not answer to have it mended. Defendant said he would take it to the house. Witness said that would be no use, for the master was from home. Witness was forty or fifty yards from the house, and the prisoner left him apparently to go to the house. Witness found he had not gone to the house, and went in pursuit. About half an hour after John Crofts and Andrew Bennett brought him back. Can swear to the handle and the whalebones. Wm. Labraham said: I live at Flecknoe. Last Friday afternoon, while on my way from Hillmorton to Crick, I met a lad named Thomas Cowley, who enquired if I had met a man with an umbrella, which he had stolen from the Rectory. I had not, and the lad returned with me, and gave me a description of the man. Cowley looked over a gate into a greensward field, and said, "Here's the man." Cowley seemed frightened at the man. I had a horse with me, which Cowley held while I went into the field. I saw the prisoner trying to conceal a stick and some whalebone in the hedge. said, " You had better go with me." The prisoner had a knife in his hand. He said, referring to the knife, "I'll give you this." He put the knife in his pocket, and ran away. I followed him about a hundred yards, and being afraid to leave the horse with the boy, I left the field. I went on to West Haddon, and in the tap-room of the Crown I saw the prisoner and gave information to the police— Police-constable W. Flinders received information from the last witness on Friday evening. I went to the Crown, where I found the prisoner, and charged him with stealing an umbrella from Mr. Swainson's, Crick. Prisoner said, "You are mistaken. I have not been to Crick to-day." I then took him into custody.—Thos. Cowley: I went with others in search of the prisoner, and I met Labraham, who went into the field and pulled the umbrella stick from the hedge. I saw the prisoner pull something out of his pocket while in the field. —Mr. Swainson's coachman said when prisoner was brought back with the fragments of the umbrella, Mr. Swainson, who was unwell, told the housekeeper that the umbrella was of but little worth, and the man might go about his business. The reverend gentleman had not then heard of the threat to use the knife. When this fact came to his knowledge, and also that the prisoner was in custody, he wished the case to proceed. The prisoner, who had given a wrong address, denied that he threatened to use the knife, but admitted to taking the umbrella.—Committed for six weeks' with hard labour. 860. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 June 1868 Affiliation— Fanny Pike v.Thomas Towers, both of Crick. —Order of 1s. 6d. per week, with the usual costs. Crick. —John Facer was charged with assaulting Joseph Mawby, at Crick.—Mr. Gery for the defence. —Complainant said he went into the Red Lion, at Crick, last Tuesday week. Just then the defendant came in. He said, "They say Crick folks can't fight," and he began to knock complainant about right and left. He struck him several times, and cut his eye. The landlord came in and put the defendant out.—ln answer to Mr. Gery : He did not see defendant's nose bleed. He understood defendant went for two quarts of beer. All was done in a few minutes. He never struck the defendant. The landlord was not there at the time the blows were struck. Edward Cowley was there. He was inside the screen. Had been at work hard, and felt faint. Went to have a glass. —Edward Cowley said he was at the Red Lion on Tuesday, the 26th of May, between three and four in the afternoon. The complainant came in just before the defendant came in. Defendant said, "They say the Crick chaps can't fight." He then struck Mawby several times. Mawby never struck defendant at all, nor offered any resistance. Never saw defendant's nose bleed. He saw blood on Mawby, but none on Facer. Facer went back to the skittle-ground with the beer. Facer was not sober.—Mr. Gery said a witness would prove the order for Facer to fetch the beer; that he was gone only about ten minutes, and that when he returned his nose was bleeding. If that be proved there would be good reason for supposing that Mawby's account was not the true one.—Thomas Towers, of Crick, said he was in the skittle-ground of the Red Lion on Tuesday, the 26th of May. He saw Facer go to fetch some beer. His nose was not then bleeding, but when he returned his nose was bleeding. Defendant did not say Mawby had struck him. Witness never asked any question about the nose bleeding. —The Bench thought the assault had been committed, and it appeared to have been a very wanton and cowardly one. The defendant has a good character, or the sentence would have been more severe. Fine £1 and costs 11s., or, in default, one month.

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861. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 June 1868 Crick. —On Tuesday, the 16th inst., the opening services of a new Primitive-Methodist Chapel took place at this village. At half-past two a sermon was preached in the chapel by Miss Lee, of Ilkeston, from Ez.ekiel, xxxvi. chapter, 26th and 27th verses. The sermon was listened to throughout by large congregation with close attention and deep interest; while the heart of man by nature was described as a heart of stone; the Divine promise was expounded —"A new heart will I give you," &c., and the happy results illustrated in the Christian walk. The congregation sang in procession to a building kindly lent, where tea was provided, to which about 100 sat down. The scene was very cheerful, the place having been appropriately decorated with flowers, &c. After tea a public meeting was held, Mr. J. G. Lloyd in the chair. The chairman congratulated the friends on the very auspicious circumstances under which they had met; he was very happy to be with them. Miss Lee interested the meeting with some earnest remarks on the importance of improving opportunities for good as they arose. Suitable addresses were also, in the course of the evening, given by Messrs. Goose, Curtis, Witter, and Day. The proceedings were brought to a termination by devotional exercises. The amount realized was about £7. 862. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 June 1868 NOTICE is hereby given, That all Creditors and other persons having any Claims or Demands upon the Estate of MARY BUTLIN, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Widow, deceased, who died on the Twenty-fourth day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixtyseven, and whose Will was proved in the District Registry at Northampton attached to Her Majesty's Court of Probate, on the Twenty-third day of January, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-eight, by George Sail the younger, of Crick aforesiid, Farmer, one of the Executors therein named, are required, on or before the First day of August next, to send particulars, in writing, of their Claims to the said Executor, at the Office of Charles Bennett Roche, of Daventry, Solicitor, at the expiration of which time the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which he shall then have had notice ; and that the said Executor will not be liable for the assets so distributed to any person of whose Claim he shall not then have had notice. Dated this Twenty-fifth day of June, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-eight. C. B. ROCHE, Daventry, Solicitor to the Executor. ------Crick.— John Crofts, William Turner, and Joseph Corrall, all of Crick, were charged with being drunk and disorderly. Mr. Gery asked the Bench to allow the charge to be withdrawn on the defendants paying the expenses.—The Bench consented, the case was withdrawn, and the defendants paid | the costs, 13s. 6d. 863. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 July 1868 Wife Beating— Thomas Minards, labourer, Crick was charged with assaulting his wife, Eliza Minards.—Complainant said the defendant was her husband. They were married on the 24th of February last. She wished to withdraw the charge, and pay the costs.—The Bench warned the defendant that if brought up again for such offence, he would be likely to get six months' imprisonment. 864. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 July 1868 DIED ...... July 14th, at Crick, Mr. John Whitmell, aged 73. 865. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 July 1868 JOHN WHITMELL, deceased. ALL persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of Mr. JOHN WHITMELL, late of CRICK, in the county of Northampton, Gentleman, deceased, are requested to send the particulars thereof immediately, to me, in order that the same may be examined, and, if correct, discharged. And all persons Indebted to his Estate are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts to me within one month from this day. By order of the Executors, T. M. WRATISLAW, their Solicitor. Rugby, July 23, 1868. 866. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 August 1868 Daventry Petty Sessions, July 23th.—Before Sir R. Knightley, Bart., M.P., Lord Henley, M.P., D. R. St. Paul, Esq., and Lieutenant-Colonel Lowndes, Crick. —Sarah Voss was charged with assaulting Ann Gupwell, at Crick. - Complainant said the defendant went to her house on the 16th, when some words of an angry nature took place, and the defendant struck her. She did not strike the defendant, but she might have called her a liar in reference to something she said about complainant's having beaten her husband's child. —Harriet Goodwin was present, and heard angry words between the parties, and she saw the defendant strike the complainant. - Defendant said the complainant was very brutish to her husband's child, and on the morning of the 16th instant she heard cries of distress from the child, who was being cruelly beaten by the complainant. Defendant interposed to prevent the cruelty to the child, but she never struck the complainant.—Maria Bennett deposed to the cruelty of the complainant. She heard angry words, but did not see the defendant strike the complainant.—The Bench dismissed the charge against the defendant, and cautioned the complainant as to her treatment of the child. 867. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 August 1868 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD.

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NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several Toll Gates and Side Bars or Chains upon the Turnpike-road leading from a public-house known by the sign of the Cock, in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to St. James's End, in the parish of Duston, the county of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, the Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, WILL BE LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidders, at the Crown Inn, in West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Friday, the Eighteenth day of September next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed by the Act passed in the Third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike-roads, which Tolls were let the last year at the respective sums following, namely, Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the said Gate and Crick Wold Gate in one lot, at the sum of £169; Buckby Folly Gate, at the sum of £111; and the Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £310. N.B. The above-mentioned Tolls will be Let for one year, or for such term not exceeding one year, as the Trustees shall think fit, to commence at Twelve o'clock at night on the Thirty-first day of October next, and will be put up either together or in one lot, or by parcels, and in several lots, and under such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time of letting. Such of the said Tolls as were let together or in lots the last year, will, if again let in the same manner, be put at such sums as they respectively produced the last year; but if let separately, or in different parcels, or in lots, or if let for a term less than one year, each parcel or lot will be put up at such sum as the Trustees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's rent in advance, and produce the names and undertaking in writing of two sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the rent or rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the covenants to be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, August 14th, 1868. 868. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 August 1868 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE, PREMISES, AND LAND. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Red Lion, at Crick aforesaid, on Thursday, the 10th day September, 1868, at Six o'clock in the evening, (pursuant to the Will of the late Mr. Benjamin Arlidge), ALL that Stone-built and Thatched DWELLING HOUSE, with the Yard (in which there is a good Pump), Garden, Brewhouse, Stable, Workshop, Outbuildings, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, together with an enclosed PIECE of Arable LAND adjoining thereto, containing 1a. 2r. 29p. or thereabouts. The property is situate in the centre of the Village of Crick, having a considerable frontage to the public road, and is now in the occupation of Mrs. Ann Tarry. For view, apply to Mrs. Tarry, and for particulars, to Messrs. Burton and Willoughby, Solicitors, Daventry, Messrs. Leake and Edwards, Solicitors, Long Buckby, or the Auctioneer, Daventry. 869. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 September 1868 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Three o'clock in the 'afternoon for Four o'clock precisely, by order of the Devisees in trust for sale under the will of the late Mr. John Whitmell, subject to conditions to be produced at the time of sale, with immediate possession if required, and in the following lots: Lot 1. ALL those SEVEN CLOSES of First-rate Arable and Pasture LAND, well fenced and watered, most desirably situate at Crick, adjoining the road to Watford and containing 70 Acres or thereobouts, and for many years past in the occupation of the late Mr. John Whitmell. Lot 2. All that well-built and convenient FARM HOUSE with the Barn, Stables, Hovels, and other necessary Outbuildings, Garden, Rickyard, Malthouse, and other appurtenances thereto belonging, situate in the centre of Crick, and for many years past the residence of the said Mr. John Whitmell; together with all those FOUR CLOSES of most excellent Pasture LAND, well fenced and watered, desirably situate for occupation with the House, and containing with the site of the buildings 14 Acres or thereabouts, and late also in the occupation of the said Mr. John Whitmell. For a view of the above most desirable property, apply to Mr. Stephen Whitmell, Crick; and for further particulars to the Auctioneer, Daventry, or to Mr. T. M. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, September 3rd, 1868. 870. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 September 1868 TO BAKERS. WANTED, a respectable Young Man that can MOULD and help MAKE DOUGH, and make himself generally useful.—Apply personally to John Harper, Baker, Crick. 871. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 September 1868 Crick. —John Facer, Crick, was charged with assaulting Joseph Mawby, of the same place.—Complainant said he heard a disturbance at the Red Lion, where there had been a sale on Thursday last. He went to inquire who had bought the property. He then saw the defendant fighting with John Crofts. Complainant heard the defendant use an abusive epithet towards some one, but was not aware that he referred to complainant, whom he struck on the face and knocked down, kicking him while on the ground. Complainant was quite sober. —In answer to Mr. Gery, who appeared for the defence: I did not back Crofts. I did not knock defendant down. I did not kick Facer, nor did I challenge to fight for a sovereign.— Witnesses were called on both sides, and they gave the most conflicting testimony.—The Bench dismissed the case, ordering that each party pay his own costs, 8s.

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872. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 September 1868 Crick.— John Bennett, Crick, was charged with having a spring balance eight drachms against the purchaser. The balance was in Court, and on its being tested with a 14lb. weight, it indicated 14lbs. 12 drachms.—The Bench thought the balance had simply got out of order, and therefore the defendant would be called upon to pay only the costs, 12s. 3d. Crick.— William Edmunds, butcher, Crick, was charged with having two spring balances eight drachms against the purchaser.—The Inspector said he found the balance wrong the same amount in every weight. On being now submitted to the usual test, the balances weighed correctly. The Inspector was supported by the evidence of Police-constable W. Kitchen, who was present when the Inspector tried the balances at defendant's shop—Fined 10s. and costs ...... Crick— William Turner, publican, Crick, was charged with having two pint mugs deficient.—Fined £1 and costs 12s. 3d. ------TO BE LET, THE WHEAT SHEAF INN, and BAKEHOUSE adjoining, in full trade, at Crick. Also the NEW INN, old licensed bouse, Long-Lawford. Apply to Mr. W. Flint, Rugby. 873. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 October 1868 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Valuable Sale of 139 SHEEP, 37 Head of COW STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Ricks of HAY and CLOVER to go off, PIGS, Team of HORSES, GEARING, and other EFFECTS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by THOMAS EALES, On Tuesday, October the 20th, 1868, on the Farm and Premises (by order of the Executors) of the late Mr. John Whitmill, of Crick, deceased, COMPRISING 69 fat and store ewes and theaves, 56 fat shearhogs, 14 wether and ewe lambs, five dairy cows in full profit, two in-calf heifers, one ditto, with calf at foot; 14 three and two-year-old home-bred steers, six fat Welsh runts, four yearling steers and sturks, five weaning calves, six strong store pigs, barren sow, boar pig, team of four useful cart horses, sucking cart filly, grey harness cob, three narrow-wheel wagons, three broad-wheel carts, seed and sheet harrows, land roll, three single iron ploughs, by Howard, iron scuffle and horse hoe, pailed cow cribs, turnip cutter, winnowing machine, weighing machine and weights, barn tackle, five sets of chain and thillers harness, 42-round, 23 ditto, and other ladders; drag rakes, forks, and other agricultural tools: lead horse trough, gig and harness, saddle and bridle, corn bins, wheelbarrow, wagon sheet, corn sacks, wagon ropes, stone and wood pig troughs, quantity of manure, two iron furnaces, and rick of prime clover (about 12 tons), rick and stump of hay, about five tons, to go off; and numerous other effects. The whole will be arranged for Sale, in Thornton's Close, at Eleven o'clock. Sale to commence at Twelve prompt, as per Catalogues, which may be had five days previous to the Sale, at the Oak Inn, Crick; Place of Sale; and of the Auctioneer, Daventry. NB: The Household and Bed-room Furniture, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Poultry, and other effects, will be Sold by Auction, on Thuesday, the 22nd October, 1861 for particulars of which see posting bills and next week's paper. 874. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 October 1868 CRICK. the neat and useful HOUSEHOLD AND BED-ROOM FUBNITURE, Kitchen Requisites, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Mangle, Poultry, and other Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Thuesday, October 22nd, 1868, on the Premises and by order of the Executors of Mr. J. Whitmell, deceased; COMPRISING mahogany four-post, tent, and other bedsteads, wash-hand stands, dressing tables and towel horses, chamberware, oak chest of drawers, rush-seated chamber chairs, bedroom carpeting, pier and dressing glasses, linen chest, oak dining, round, and other tables; two mahogany framed easy chairs in leather, six and two arm mahogany framed chairs, hair seated; six and two arm Windsor and other chairs, barometer, Kidderminster carpets and hearth rugs, oak bureau, set of moreen window curtains, quantity of books, table lamp, cast and other fenders and fire irons, copper coal vase, brass and iron candlesticks, pair large steelyards, meat saw and chopper, knives and forks, brass and copper kettles, warming pan, with a general assortment of crockery, iron and tin kitchen and culinary requisites; washing tubs, patent mangle, dough kiver, 4 one-hhd. ale casks, 2 half-hhd. ditto, six wood bottles, brass taps, seven mash and brewing tubs, churn and frame, kiver and boards, five milk leads and stands, three milk buckets, butter scales, cream tin and pans, sundry dairy and brewing utensils, salting trough, buckets and yoke, quantity of firewood, several couple of fowls, and other articles. The whole may be Viewed on the Morning of Sale, which will commence at Twelve o'clock precisely. 875. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 October 1868 CRICK WHARF. GATE and Mound Posts and Rails, Gates, Cow Cribs, Sheep Troughs, Ladders, Spring Cart and other Effects, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, Nov. 5th, 1868. Particulars in due course. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 December 1868 Joseph Curran and John Facer, two calendar months' hard labour each for an assault, and two calendar months' hard labour each for wilful damage, at Crick. ------Crick. —Joseph Curran, John Facer, and John Hopkins, Crick, were charged with assaulting John Loydell, who said he was parish constable at Crick. (Mr. Roche for complainant, Mr. Gery defended.) Was at the Red Lion from ten to eleven o'clock, on the night of the 23rd inst. The three defendants were there. 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was a row outside. He went out. Facer said the trap should not stand there. He ordered the defendants off. Curran then struck him on the back of his head, knocking him down. He went home and got his staff, and followed them up the street. They commenced throwing stones at him. —By the Bench: He did not see them throw, but there were no other persons present. He went into the house. His head bled very much. The defendants were 15 or 20 yards distant. It was at the time he was ordering Facer off that Curran struck him. Mr. Burgess told him to order them off. Could not say which of them threw stones. —By Mr. Gery: Had had two or three glasses of ale. Had been to Daventry to vote. Had some ale there. Would not swear he had nothing else. Had a good dinner at Barrett's, and what he liked to drink, but only had ale. Did not know that he fell down on his way home. Did not fall twice. Would not swear he was not on the ground twice without a blow.—By Mr. Roche: Was stunned by the blow from Curran.—Thomas Towers was assisting at the Red Lion, on the 23rd inst. Saw the three defendants there, also saw Loydell; he was sober. Heard a knocking at the door. Went out and saw Facer take hold of the head of Mr. Burgess's horse, and heard him say he would take it to West Haddon. Saw Curran knock Loydell down, when Mr. Burgess told him to do his duty. Did not see Loydell strike first.—By Mr. Gery: Loydell was sober. Did not know he was on the ground more than once. Did not speak to anyone about the case. Upon being pressed by Mr. Gery, the witness admitted that he had talked the matter over with Mr. Rowley.—By the Bench: Heard stones thrown. Did not see Loydell struck by a stone. Saw his head bleeding. Could not swear the prisoners threw the stones. —George Moss went to Crick with Mr. Burgess on the 23rd. Was left in charge of the trap outside the Red Lion. Two men told him if he did not fetch Mr. Burgess out and go home they would turn the trap over. Facer and Curran are the men. They took hold of the wheel, lifted it up, and twisted the mare on to the path. Facer said he would take the trap to West Haddon. Loydell told Facer to go home, then knocked Loydell down. Saw Facer throw stones. Saw stone hit Loydell and cut his head.—By Mr. Gery: Saw Facer throw the stone. Did not see Loydell fetch his staff. Did not see Hopkins do anything.—Mr. Gery made an energetic appeal on behalf of the defendants. He urged that there was not a tittle of evidence against Hopkins ; and, with regard to the defendant Facer, he had been fined for leaving a trap in the street, and thought he had a right to take any other person's trap to the police station, if left unattended. There was no doubt the complainant was drunk, and that he freely used his staff, as the prisoner's head would show. (The prisoner Facer had been allowed a chair during the hearing.) Mr. Gery reviewed the remainder of the evidence, and asked the Bench to deal as leniently as possible with the other prisoners.—Lord Henley said, there being another charge against the prisoners arising out of the same circumstances, the Bench would hear that case befare giving judgment. The prisoners were then charged with breaking panes of glass.—Mr. Roche again for the prosecution, and Mr. Gery for the defence. —Benjamin Rowley said: He was landlord of the Red Lion, at Crick. The prisoners were at his house on the 23rd inst. They were not drunk. After Mr. Burgess drove up there was a disturbance outside. The prisoners were there. He saw stones thrown at his house by Facer and Curran. Had 24 panes of glass broken. Did not see Hopkins throw, though he was with the other prisoners. The stones were thrown at the windows, not at Loydell. They had no cause of complaint against him. Heard prisoners make use of bad language.—By Mr. Gery: Did not know that he had not told the whole truth. Did fire a revolver from the window. Did not fire through the glass, but through hole made by one of the stones. Would not swear that the windows were broken before he fired. The revolver was loaded with ball. The damage to the windows amounts to 10s. —By the Bench: The signboard was damaged to the amount of 30s. —Ellen Rowley corroborated. After the first part of the disturbance, from one of the upper windows, she heard the prisoners threaten their lives, and say they would smash the windows. —Mr. Gery having again spoken for the defence, urging the want of evidence against Hopkins, the magistrates retired. Upon their return, Lord Henley said that the Bench were unanimously of opinion that Facer and Curran were guilty of both offences, and the cases were so bad, that they felt bound to pass severe sentences, viz., two months, with hard labour, for each offence. Hopkins would be discharged. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO LET, At Old Christmas next (including the Good-will), THE MALTING and PREMISES occupied by Mr. E. Whitmell, whose predecessors have carried on the business for a century.—Apply by letter to Mr. Redgrave, Solicitor, Birmingham. 876. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 19 December 1868 —Joseph Goodman, Henry Norris, and George Herbert, one calendar month hard labour each, for an assault, at Crick. ------Crick. Indecent Assault. Joseph Goodman, Henry- Morris, and George Herbert, whose ages apparently were from nine to twelve years, were charged with the above offence. Mr. Gery defended.—Martha Fretter said she was 14 years of age, and lived with her parents at Crick. She knew the prisoners. On the evening of Friday, the 4th inst., she was coming out of Mr. Freer's shop, and heard one of the prisoners make an indecent remark. Immediately afterwards one of the prisoners threw some dirt in her face. She was then thrown down, and prisoners behaved very indecently. It was very dark at the time, about half-past five. She heard footsteps, she said it was her father coming. She said that to frighten the prisoners. Thomas Martin came up, and witness complained to him. She walked down the street, but had not got past more than three houses when she was again thrown down and treated as before. The prisoners then pushed her into a house and ran away.---By Mr. Gery: Witness did not complain to the woman; did not tell her anything about it, but went and told her grandfather. Could not say the reason the warrant was not applied for sooner. Her father and mother were averse to the case before the magistrates at all. She would swear she was not playing or "chaffing" with the boys before this occurred. Herbert had interfered with her before; it was "Feast time".—Thomas Martin lives at Crick, and on the night in question about eight o'clock, saw some boys pulling complainant about, some before and some behind. Witness drove them away, and then went home.---By Mr. Gery: Don't know the ages of the prisoners.---Samuel Fretter, grandfather of complainant, gave evidence to her condition on her arrival at his house.---Mr. Gery said it was impossible to sustain the

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charge against them, as neither of the boys were 14 years of age. He could not dispute the fact of assault having been committed, but he was instructed that it had been much exaggerated ---The Bench sentenced the prisoners to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. 877. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 December 1868 Crick. —Ann Cooper, Crick, applied for and obtained an order for 1s. per week against Joseph Newman, tailor, of the same village. 878. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 January 1869 FINAL NOTICE. JOHN WHITMELL, deceased. ALL persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of JOHN WHITMELL, late of CRICK, in the County of Northampton, Gentleman, deceased, are required, on or before the 28th day of February, 1869, to send particulars thereof to his Executors, at my office, No.13 Church street, Rugby, and in default thereof the said Executors will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said deceased amongst the parties entitled thereto. And all persons indebted to his estate, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to me within 14 days from this day. By order of the of the Executors, M. Wratislaw, their solicitor. Rugby, Jan. 21st, 1869. 879. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 January 1869 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, Jan. 27,1809. —Before Major Clarke. D. It. St. Paul, Esq, and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes. Yelvertoft. —John Ingram, farmer, Crick, was charged with stealing a quantity of straw, the property of John Lansbury, farmer, Yelvertoft. —Mr. Roche appeared for the prisoner.—Prosecutor said : About three weeks since I bought a rick of barley-straw. The bottom part of the rick was pea-chaffings. The rick stood yard in Crick field, about half-a-mile from the village. I had missed straw from time to time. I reckon lost about a ton altogether. The prisoner occupies adjoining land, and I could track straw and chaffings from the yard to the prisoner's field where he fodders his cows. There are other ricks I bought in the same yard, one of which I sold to the prisoner. The one I sold to the prisoner was oat-straw on barley-chaffings. There were no pea-chaffings in the prisoner's rick. I sold it to him for 10s. —In reply to Mr. Roche : The farm has lately been sold to Mr. Redgrave, of whom I bought three ricks. From the straw rick I have sold some to Mr. Marson, of Lilbourne, and a load to Mr. Berridge, of Crick, Six loads have been taken away at various times. Besides that I missed about ton. I don't know that Ingram's cattle got in. There was the track of a horse in the yard. There was another rick adjoining the rick I sold to Ingram. I have left a cutting of that rick that I thought of selling to the prisoner if we could agree for it. We have not agreed for it. The prisoner does not hold it. He had not removed any of it on Sunday last, and if he has since he had no right to do so. The barley-straw in the rick I sold the prisoner is different from that of my rick. His is Norfolk, and mine is white; his is darker. I saw the prisoner about the cutting of the rick which I thought of selling him on Friday night last. I asked him £2 for it. He thought that too much, and we did not agree. So the matter was to stand over till we met again. The remaining part of the pea-rick and prisoner's oat-staw rick stand close together. I have known the prisoner six or seven years; he occupies forty or fifty acres, and milks some cows. On Saturday morning last, from three o'clock till seven, I was concealed in my straw-rick watching. The prisoner came into the rickyard. He walked round all the ricks, but he did not then take any of my straw. I was in the yard about an hour and a-half. He had as good a chance of taking straw that morning as any other. On Friday last I tracked the light barley-straw to prisoner's land. I estimate the worth of the straw to be £1. —Henry Holland, police-constable stationed at Kilsby, said he watched prosecutor's rick on Sunday morning last. He went to the rickyard about half-past three in the morning, and concealed himself in one of the ricks. A few minutes past six o'clock, prisoner and his son went into the rickyard. The son remained but a few minutes, when he said he would go and give the horses their chaff, The prisoner went to the hole where witness was concealed, and looked into it. He then went to Mr. Redgrave's rick of wheat straw. Witness could hear tbe rustling of straw. Prisoner then went to Mr. Lansbury's rick of barleystraw, where witness lost sight of him. Witness heard the rustling of straw for about ten or twelve minutes. He then saw the prisoner bring a bundle of straw to the end of the rick. Prisoner then walked up to near where witness was, and fetched a fork that stood against the fence. Prisoner then, with the fork, took the bundle of straw and carried it into his field, and, followed by witness, he began to feed his cows. Witness asked the prisoner where he got the straw from. He replied, "From my own rick." Witness asked which rick. Piisoner replied, "The little one in the rickyard across there." Witness then charged him with stealing the straw, and took possecsion of some, now produced. Prisoner asked witness what he had to do with it, and said he should not have it; and if he did not let it alone he would knock him down with his fork. Witness took the straw to the parish constable, and about half an hour after apprehended the prisoner, whom he asked to walk to the barley rick. Witness wished to see the place where the straw was taken from. When he saw it he was satisfied that some had been removed. He then took the prisoner to Daventry.—The prosecutor was re-called, and on seeing the straw, said, to the best of his belief, it was from his rick; and, certainly, it was not from the prisoner's rick. —John Marson, machine proprietor, Lilbourne, said he knew the rickyard and the fields adjoining. He was there on Friday last, and, in company with the prosecutor, tracked straw and pea chaffings to the top of prisoner's field. He noticed that the rick had been pulled very much, as much as a yard off, and the chaffings the botton were taken away.— Prisoner reserved his defence, wishing the case to be tried by a jury. He said, "I am as innocent as a child." —He was committed for trial. The Bench accepted bail —the prisoner and one surety in £50 each. 880. 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Watford. Witness had a prisoner at the time, and he gave the horse into the care of Joseph Bromwich. —Joseph Bromwich said he received the horse from the last witness, and took it to the defendant's house.—The defendant said the previous night he came from Rugby, and the horse was fatigued. His wife went to look at the horse; she came back and reported that the horse was on the road, and before he (defendant) could get dressed, the horse was brought home. It has since dead.—The Bench, in consideration of defendant's loss, let him off. 881. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 February 1869 —Thomas Beecham, Crick, was charged with allowing a donkey to stray on the highway, in the village of Crick —Henry Holland, police-constable, proved the charge — Defendant said there is a footway through his field, and he supposed the gate had been left open. Some horses got out in the same manner in 1866, for which he appeared before the Bench.— Fined 1s. and costs 9s. 6d. 882. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 February 1869 CRICK. SIX ACRES TURNIPS for SALE (excellent Crop), to be consumed on the Land, or Sold off.—Address A. B., Post Office, Crick, Rugby. ------CRICK. COWS, SHEEP, STORE PIG, RICK OF WELL GOTTEN HAY (to go off), and other EFFECTS, WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Monday next, February 22nd, 1869, on the Farm in the occupation and the property of Mr. Wm. Perkins, who is giving up the Dairying Business, COMPRISING 83 prime long-woolled in-lamb Ewes, two well-bred Dairy Cows, in full profit; four ditto downcalving Ditto barren Ditto, weaning Calf, strong store Pig, rick of prime Hay, about seven tons (to go off), quantity of contents barley Straw, Manure, pig Tun and contents. The Sheep are clean and healthy,—the Cows well-bred and coloury. The whole will be ready for inspection in the Home Close, at twelve o clock, and the Sale commence at One, as per Catalogue, which may be had at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, and of the Auctioneer. 883. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1869 NORTHAMPTON LENT ASSIZES ...... John Ingram (on bail), farmer, charged with stealing 10 cwt. of bailey straw, and 10 cwt. of pea shavings, at Crick, on 21th January. 884. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 March 1869 Stealing Barley Straw at Crick. —John Ingram, farmer (on bail), was indicted for stealing 10 cwt. of barley straw and 10 cwt. of pea chafings, the property of Edward Lantsbury, at Crick, on the 24th of January. Mr. Sargeaunt prosecuted, and Mr. Lathom Browne defended the prisoner.—Edward Lantsbury said: In the beginning of January I bought a rick of barley straw, with pea chafings at the bottom, about yards high. It was bright and light-coloured straw. The rick was standing in Mr. Redgrave's yard. Before the end of January I missed some straw, and tracked some up the prisoner's field —pea chafings and barley straw. The tracks extended more than 200 yards. It was about the 17th of January. Afterwards gave information to the police. Prisoner had a rick of oat straw with barley shavings. My rick was barley straw with pea shavings. (Straw produced.) We could track the straw from the 17th of January—By Mr. Browne : The rick has five stacks in it. There were two stacks against the fence; one of these was prisoner's oat straw stack and barley chafings at the bottom. Next to the oat stack there was a pea stack, topped up with oat straw. Something had been said between prisoner and myself about a bargain for this stack, but I did not offer to sell it for £2. There was only the conclusion of the bargain wanted to complete it. —By the Judge: It was before I had seen the prisoner that I told his wife if I saw him I should try and sell it to him.—By the Judge: The stack was loose, and might be blowing about.—Cross-examined by Mr. Browne: it was not loose at the top. Mr. Redgrave's wheat stack is nearly opposite the others, but does not come quite down to it.—[Mr. Browne produced a plan of the rick yard, and asked prosecutor as to the position of the stacks.]— Examination continued : We had been carting barley straw during the week We come outside the rick yard, just inside prisoner s rick yard, and then round the corner of the yard. The purchasers carted the straw through prisoner's field. Prisoner is a farmer, and farms from to 50 acres. Have had no dealings with the prisoner. He had paid £3 out of £3 4s. 8d.- By Mr. Sargeaunt: There was some talk of dealing for the barley straw, but I did not sell it. The field leads just out of the gate, and then round the corner. All the travv that was taken away by purchasers went out at that gate. It belongs to Mr. Redgrave. —Henry Holland, is police-constable. Knows a rick yard of Mr. Redgrave. Went the yard on tbe 24th of January, about half-past three in the morning. It was a frosty morning, not very light. He concealed himself in an oat straw rick belonging to the prisoner. Was there about 2-1/2 hours. Prisoner and his son came into the yard. The son went away, saying he would give the horses their chaff. Prisoner then looked down to where he was, and then went to Mr. Redgrave's wheat straw rick. He then heard a rustling of straw, and went between the wheat straw rick and the barley straw. The rustling of the straw continued, and he saw prisoner place a bundle of straw at the bottom of Mr. Lansbury's barley straw rick. He then fetched a fork, and carried the bundle up the field. He followed prisoner out of the rick yard, straight along the field about 100 yards. He then went up to him, and said "Good morning." Asked him what he had there. He said, Some straw to fodder my cows. Asked him where he got it from. He said, "From my rick in the rick-yard." Asked him which it was. He said the oat straw rick built on barley chafing. There were two ricks—a pea straw rick completely covered over with barley straw as well as the oat straw. He then charged prisoner with stealing it, and took the straw to Page 153 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

the parish constable. About half an hour afterwards met prisoner and asked him to go back with him. They went to the rick-yard, and prisoner placed his hand on the loose straw, which he had placed over the hole where was concealed, and said, "This is where I had it from." He told him it was not, and after examining prosecutor's rick, he took him into custody.—Cross-examined by Mr. Browne: There was a hole right under the two ricks large enough for two or three men to pass through. The rick was ten or eleven feet high. —By the Judge : The hole was like a tunnel about a yard wide. By Mr Browne : My head was at the bottom end of the pea straw rick. I turned round in the hole to look out of the other end. There was plenty of room for me to turn round. The ricks were against the fence. The top of the hole was covered by the rick. After prisoner had looked in the hole I turned round, and when prisoner went away I crept out of the hole sufficiently to see prisoner. This was on the 24th January —a Sunday morning, at half-past six o'clock. I could see prisoner across the rick-yard at this time. I did not see prisoner take the straw, but I heard the rustling and afterwards saw prisoner with a bundle of straw. Have not talked about this case in the Royal Oak public-house, nor have I said I was going to watch the ricks, and was determined to have them that night. The pea straw rick was propped up with a ladder. It was topped up with barley chatings. There was another rick of barley straw on the other side the rick-yard.—Mr. Browne, on behalf of the prisoner, summed up the evidence, and pointed out various discrepancies in the evidence of the police-constable, and contended there was not sufficient evidence of the identity of the straw with that which the prisoner was charged with stealing, and also his conduct when charged with the offence. The case rested on the evidence of the policeman.—The learned Judge called the attention of the jury to the fact that prisoner was charged with stealing 11 cwt. of pea straw and ten cwt. of barley straw, and that there was no attempt made to prove that portion of the charge. It was for the jury to decide whether the straw produced in Court was identical with the straw mentioned in the charge. With regard to the policeman's evidence, he saw prisoner with a bundle of straw, but did not see prisoner take it. He (the learned Judge) could not see how the policeman was sure of the identity of the prisoner from the position he was in the hole. Moreover, there was the fact that there was some straw blown about; and it was very difficult see what the policeman said he did see. Prosecutor had previously had dealings with prisoner and had called and seen prisoner's wife, and afterwards saw prisoner himself, when there was seme talk about selling the straw, though the bargain was not made. The evidence of the policeman went a great way to prove the taking of the straw, but they must be fully satisfied of his evidence.—The Jury immediately returned a verdict of Not Guilty, and the prisoner was discharged. 885. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 April 1869 Crick —William Baddley, glover, Leicester, was charged with being drunk, at Crick, on the 25th March John Cowley said he keeps the Royal Oak, at Crick. On the night of the 25th of March the defendant and another man went into his house and called for some beer, which was supplied to them. They afterwards called for more, which he refused, because he saw they were in a drunken state. They refused to go away when requested, and he turned them out.—John Watts, butcher, said he was at Mr. Cowley's on the night ol the 25th. He saw the defendant there. He and another man refused to go when requested, and the last witness turned them out. Two or three men followed them to see them out of the town, and afterwards, hearing that the strangers had gone in the direction of his hovel, he with the constable went to the hovel. They were not there, but they were found in a hovel belonging to Mr. Cooper. Defendant was very abusive. It was about half-past nine o'clock. He never saw anyone use the defendant ill. The other man escaped.—The defendant said he made no disturbance in the house, and he went out when ordered to do so, but he was followed out by some villains, who struck him and very ill used him. He went to the hovel to get out of the way of their violence. The last witness kicked him violently on the side when down on the ground.—The Chairman said the Bench was satisfied the defendant was one of those vagrants who impose on the benevolent, and cause so much trouble to the authorities and expense to the county. —Committed fo 14 days with hard labour.—The Bench thought it would be well for the Press to urge upon the attention of those persons who, with a most benevolent intention, relieve these mendicants, the fact that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred instead of relieving real distress, they are contributing to the maintenance of a system of vagrancy, idleness and dissipation, that presses heavy on the county rates. 886. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 April 1869 Petty Sessions, April 21st.—Before Captain Stopford, D. R. St. Paul, Esq., and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes. Crick. —Joseph Mawby, Crick, was charged with allowing a horse to stray on the highway, in the parish of Winwick.— Police-constable Flinders said he found the defendant's horse straying on the highway, on Sunday, the 4th of April, about three or half-past in the afternoon. He drove the horse along the road and he met the defendant going for the horse, which was two miles from home.—The defendant said he drove the horse and some cows off his premises on to the road to go to the field when the cows turned one way and the horse the other - He durst now leave the cows to go after the horse; if he were not "done'" for the horse he hsould be "done" for the cows. He htought the policeman was a great story-teller—The CHairman said the defendant was such an old offender that the Bench felt bound to convict him in the full penalty of 5s and costs 8s.6d. Another Case.— Thomas Ashby, Crick, was charged with a similar offence.-Police-constable Henry Holland said he found the defendant's horse straying on the highwasy, about half-past one o'clock on Sunday, April 11th. He could not say how long the horse had been on the road There was no one in charge of it. There was a boy and a mule a hundred yards off. The boy was about forty yards from mule, which belonged to the same defendant. The boy could not see the horse from where he was.—The defendant said he would like the Bench to hear the boy's account.—A lad named Baseley was put in the witness box, and in reply to the Bench said he was about ten years of age. He had not been to

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school for about a year. He could neither read nor write.—The Bench could not think him a competent witness, and fined the defendant 2s. 6d. and costs 8s. 6d. Another Case.— John Facer, Crick, was charged with allowing his horse to stray, at Silsworth, in the parish of Watford.— Police-constable W. Flinders said he was on duty on the night of the 8th instant, about half-past twelve o'clock, when he found the defendant's horse straying on the highway leading from Crick to Silsworth. He drove the horse to Crick village and found it belonged to the defendant.-The defendant's father appeared for his son, and said that the horse was put into Mr. Ingram's field, through which there is a public road and much traffic - He supposed the horse got out.—Fined 1s. and 8s. 6d. costs. 887. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 June 1869 Crick.— Stephen Whitmell, farmer Crick was charged with allowing a flock of sheep to stray. Police-constable Henry Holland said he was on duty on the afternoon of the 7th instant, on the highway leading from the Watling-street road to Crick village. There was a boy lying down some 30 or 40 yards away. The boy told witness he was going to take the sheep to Cnck to be sheared.--The defendant said the sheep had been fetched from the Watling-street-road to be ready for shearing and they were only waiting till the shearers were ready. The Bench scarcely thought that a regular case of straying had been made out, though the policeman had done quite right in bringing the case.-Dismissed. Crick. —John Facer, Crick, was charged with using threatening language towads John Watts of the same place..Complainant said he went to the Sheaf, on business, on Saturday night, the 12th inst. The defendant went in and asked complainant to treat him. He refused, and defendant abused him and would have struck him but was prevented by the landlord --Thomas Towers supported complainant's statement. Mr. Gery, for the defence, said his client might have used stronger language than he was justified in using, buy the complainant had taunted the defendant about a former affray for which the defendant had suffered imprisonment. - The case was a trumpery one, and never ought to have come here.-The Bench bound the defendant in a bond of £10 to keep the peace for six months; costs 14s. 888. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 August 1869 Crick.— Henry Harper, Crick, was charged with allowing a horse to stray.—Police-constable Flinders proved the charge.—Dismissed on payment of costs, 5s...... Crick.— Christopher Goddard, coal dealer, Crick, was charged with having an unjust balance.—Mr. Gery for the defence.—lnspector Browning said he visited the defendant's yard on the 16th inst. and examined his machine, which he found to be 3lbs. against the purchaser at half a hundred weight and at a hundred weight.—By Mr. Gery: I told the man it worked stiffly. I have examined it once before. The defendant told me it stood out of doors, and he had paid a good deal to have it adjusted. He showed me the bill for adjusting it. Defendant is also a beer-seller. I tried all his measures and found them correct. —Mr. Gery said it was useless to contend that all was correct, but he might repeat what he had before told the Bench—that it is impossible to make a correct balance. The defendant very respectable man, and had paid £1 12s. to have his machine made right (in 1866). No doubt the inaccuracy was the result of wear and tear, and there was no intention to defraud. —Mr. Goddard said the Inspector had made a mistake; the error in the weight was not against the purchaser but against the vendor. —The Inspector said his own statement was correct. —Fined 5s. and costs 14s. 889. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 August 1869 NORTHAMPTON AND DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS at the several TOLL GATES and SIDE BARS or Chains upon the Turnpike Road leading from a Public House known by the sign of 'The Cock," in the parish of Bilton, to Hillmorton, in the county of Warwick, and from thence to St. James's End, the parish of Duston, in the county of Northampton, called or known by the several names of the Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate, with the Side Gate leading to Kilsby, Crick Wold Gate, Buckby Folly Gate, and Duston St. James's End Gate, WILL BE LET BY AUCTION, to the best Bidders, at "The Crown Inn" in West Haddon, in the said county of Northampton, on Friday, the 1st day of October next, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock, in the manner directed by the Act passed in the third year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth for regulating Turnpike Roads, which lolls were Let the last year at the respective sums following, namely, Hillmorton Gate, Hillmorton Wharf Gate with the Side Gate and Crick Wold Gate in one Lot at the sum of £217; Buckby Folly Gate at the sum of £156; and Duston or Saint James's End Gate, at the sum of £375 N.B.—The abovementioned Tolls will be Let for one year, to commence at Twelve o'clock at Night, on the Thirty-first day of October, 1869, and will be put up in three Lots at such sums as they respectively produced the last year but if not Let at an advanced rent, the said Tolls will, if the Trustees think fit, be put up again in like Lots at the same Meeting at Reduced Sums. Whoever happens to be the best Bidder must immediately pay down into the hands of the Treasurer one month's Rent m advance and produce the names and undartaking in writing of two sufficient Sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees then present, who, jointly with the Lessee, will give security for the due payment of the remainder of the Rent Rents by monthly instalments, and for the performance of the Covenants to be contained in the lease or respective leases of the said Tolls. CHAS. BRITTEN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Road. Northampton, August 25th, 1869.

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890. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 September 1869 DAVENTRY. Divisional Petit Sessions, Sept. Ist.—Before Captain stopford, D. R. St. Paul, Esq., and Lieut.-Colonel Lowndes. Crick.- George Lee, labourer, Crick, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Bennett. There was also a cross-summons, charging Eliza Bennett with wilful damage to a fence, the property of Mr. Haswell, Lee's master.—Mr. Gery appeared for Lee, and asked the Bench to hear the cases together.— The Chairman said that, as the assault arose out of the damage, that case had better be heard first.—The parties then changed places, and Lee being put up as witness, said he was farm bailiff to Mr. Haswell, of Rugby, who has some land in the parish of Crick. On Friday last he saw the defendant get over the rails separating Mr. Marson's land from Mr. Haswell's. He saw the defendant draw some thorns out of the rails. She then went in the direction of another fence, but witness stopped her from passing over that. The defendant then went round through the gate, and came to witness. She approached closer than he liked, and he pushed her away, and she fell. The damage done was about 4d. Defendant was not on the footpath.—Defendant said she was going gleaning. She was following other gleaners over rails she had uninterruptedly crossed for twenty-one years. She knows that the people of Crick say there is a foot-road there, but Mr. Haswell says there is not. She never pulled any thorns out of the rails. There was a thorn in the ditch, and it caught her dress.—Lee then went into the prisoner's dock, and Bennett into the witness-box, and the charge of assault was heard.—Complainant said, when she got near the defendant, he called her names, and said she was always on the land. She denied that statement, and he immediately knocked her down and threatened to cut her in two with his shovel. He hit her with his fist, but whether on the head or the arm she could not tell. She had a hurt on the face, the arm, and the leg.—By Mr. Gery: I was on trespass some part of the time.—James W. Bennett was with his mother when the defendant knocked her down. He did not see him strike her, but his sister told him defendant hit his mother. He saw defendant hold his shovel, and threaten to cut her through .with it if she did not get off the ground. There were no thorns in the rails against Mr. Marson's field.—Mr. Gery briefly remarked on the evidence, and the Bench dismissed the charge of assault, and discharged the other case on the defendant paying for the summons. Cost of summons 5s., which was paid. 891. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 18 September 1869 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Genteel and Useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DAIRY UTENSILS, Quantity of POTATOES, FOWLS, &c, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. J. PEIRCE, On Monday, the 27th September, 1869, on the Premises and by order of Mrs. Iliff, of Crick, in the county of Northampton (who is giving up Housekeeping); COMPRISING four-post, French, and bureau bedsteads, with furnitures; mattrasses, feather and wool beds, bolsters, and pillows, blankets, Marseilles and other counterpanes, mahogany and oak chests of drawers, washing and dressing tables, chamber services, mahogany night commode, chairs, carpets, and other chamber requisites, mahogany telescope dining table, oak ditto, mahogany card and other ditto, mahogany couch, sets of mahogany chairs, easy ditto, cheffonier, oak bureau and bookcase, oak bureau, barometer, chimney glasses, Kidderminster and other carpets, hearth rugs, cornice poles and curtains, prints, books, tea caddies, old china tea ware, brass and other fenders, fire irons, tumblers, wine glasses, decanters, cruets, brass bottlejack, copper kettles, knives and forks, kitchen tables, Windsor chairs, warming pan, dinnerware, iron boilers, saucepans, and numerous other effects, which will be found more fully described in handbills. Also a capital churn, milk buckets cream tin, milk pans, butter tub and scales, meat safe, &c.; also a quantity of potatoes, five fowls, ladder, brewing tubs, stone troughs, &c. Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock. 892. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 October 1869 The Surveyor called attention to obstruction on the Watling-street-road leading from Crick to Lilbourne. Mr. Stephen Whitmell had broken up a grass field and placed a gate across the road.—After considerable discussion, during which the Clerk informed the Board that, whatever the Board or the parish vestry did, it was illegal to place a gate across the highway where there had been no gate before, the subject dropped, without any resolution being submitted. ------Crick. —Thomas Johnson, labourer, of Crick, was charged with vagrancy by soliciting alms at the shop of Mr. Smith, confectioner, Gold-street, on the 11th instant.—The prisoner went into prosecutor's shop on Monday and asked for alms, and when he was refused, he refused to leave the shop. In a few minutes he went out, and commenced hitting the window, which was a plate-glass one, or it would have been broken. —Seven days' imprisonment, with hard labour. 893. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 November 1869 CRICK. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Brewing Plant, Casks, Brewing & Dairy Utensils, CART MARE, CARTS, HARNESS, 140 GALLONS of ALE, and other Effects, WILL BE SOLD AUCTION, by THOMAS EALES, on Tuesday, November 30th, 1869, on the Premises of Mr. C. Goddard, who is declining the Brewing and Coal Business; COMPRISING Painted, French, and other Bedsteads, Child's Cot, bedsteps, mahogany and deal dressing tables, 8-day time piece, mahogany and other framed chairs in damask, stool, couch in chintz, deal kitchen round and other tables, moderator lamp, set of blue and white dinner service, iron and copper cooking and tea boilers and saucepans, meat hastener and jack, fender and irons, scales and weights, steelyards, perambulator, washing tray, clothes horses and , basket, with an assortment of crockery and kitchen requisites; two stocks of bees; also a useful Cart Mare, three spring and broad-wheel Carts, Gig and Cart Harness, double-rein bridle, breaking tackle, platform weighing machine, an assortment ot tools, together with two 10 bushel mash tubs, two coolers and tressels, three large gathering and working vats, patent liquor pump and hop presser, hop sieves, buckets, spouts, oO eighteen and 9 gallon casks ; 140 Gallons of Page 156 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

Ale, in lots ot 9 gallons, with casks; twelve sweet iron-bound store casks, from half hogshead to eight hogshead, quantity of hops, potatoes, and thralling; two-dozen churn and framed Rivers, milk buckets, dairy and brewing utensils, trussed hay, straw, and numerous other articles. Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock precisely. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. Valuable Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, PREMISES, and LAND. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Red Lion at Crick aforesaid on Friday the 3rd day of December, 1869, at Six o'clock in the Evening (pursuant to the will of the the late Mr.Benjamin Arlidge), ALL that stone-built and thatched DWELLING-HOUSE, with the Yard (in which there is a good Pump, Garden, Brewhouse Stable, Workshop, Outbuildings, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging) together with an enclosed PIECE of Arable LAND adjoining thereto, containing 1a. 1r. 20p. or thereabouts. The Property is situate in the centre of the Village of Crick, having a considerable frontage to the Public Road. For view, apply to Mrs. Tarry, Crick; and for particulars to Messrs. Leake and Edwards, Solicitors, Long Buckby, or to the Auctioneer, Daventry. 894. Stamford Mercury - Friday 03 December 1869 Bankrupts: Atkins, Mary, of Crick, licensed victualler ...... 895. Leicester Journal - Friday 10 December 1869 Crick, Northamptonshire. TO BE LET, with immediate possession, ALL that Capital DWELLING-HOUSE, called Crick House, consisting of Entrance Hall, Dining and Three other Rooms on the Ground Floor, Drawing Room, Seven Bed Rooms and Servant's Rooms, Kitchen, Dairy, Cellars, and other requisite Offices, with Garden, Orchard, Seven Loose Boxes, Farm Buildings adjoining, and 140 Acres of first-rate Arable, Pasture, and Meadow Land, and late in the occupation of the late Mr. Edwin Berridge. The above forms an eligible residence as a Hunting Box, being in the immediate neighbourhood of three packs of Hounds, and within three miles of Crick Station, and six miles of Rugby. For Tickets to view and to treat for the same apply to Mr. Isaac Berridge, North Kilworth, Leicestershire. Rugby, December 6th, 1869. 896. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 December 1869 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By HORTON and SON, On Thursday, the 6th day of January, 1870, THE valuable LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, and a part of the Household FURNITURE, upon the Premises of Mr. Edwin Berridge, deceased, The Live Stock consists of 60 in-lamb ewes, 66 fat shearhogs, 15 tegs, one ram, eight fat heifers, three ditto cows, four barren ditto, one in-calf cow, three twoyear old short-horn heifers, six yearlings, two very superior cart mares, one ditto horse, hackney horse, splendid in harness; brown nag mare, capital hunter; four-years-old bay mare, promising; black horse, aged, good in harness ; a two-years-old [colt, by Plenipo ; two superior four-years-old ponies, two cart colt foals, two fat pigs. The Implements comprise three 4-1/2 inch carts (by Ball), nearly new; iron plough (by ditto), two sets of harrows, seven- tine cultivator, iron roll, horse rake, sack machine, forks, rakes, ladders, hurdles, sacks, barn tackle, cribs, &c.; four-wheel carriage, nearly new, by Mulliner; basket carriage, two sets of harness, four hunting saddles, ladies' ditto, three bridles, saddle rest, two double-barrel guns. The Furniture consists of four-post bedsteads, tables, carpets, pianoforte, sideboard, sofa, chairs, fenders, fire-irons, &c, &c. Further Particulars next week. Sale to commence with the Furniture, at Ten o'clock. Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneers, Mowsley, Rugby; the Advertiser Office, Rugby; and Place of Sale. 897. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 January 1870 Petty Sessions, Dec. 29th.—Before Captain Stopford (chairman), Col. Lowndes and D. R. St. Paul, Esq. Crick. —Thomas Harper, salesman, Crick, appeared to a summons charging him with assaulting his wife, on the 29th ult.—Mr. R. C. Andrews, of Brixworth, for the complainant, and Mr. C. C. Becke, of Northampton, for the defence.—The prosecutrix stated that the defendant went home to his tea on the above-mentioned date, and after that meal proceeded down the village. He returned about nine o'clock, and, after fastening the yard gates, entered the house. She said to him, "So you have returned, Tom." He replied, "To be sure I have, you fool, or I should not be here." He then, without any provocation, knocked her down, kicked her on the side and on the left elbow. She got away from him, and went to a neighbour's house, where she sat in a chair all night. The next day he wrote to her mother at Yelvertoft the following note:—"Dear Polly,—lf you like to come back this afternoon, you can. Don't take any notice of what has taken place if you do, I shall have a sale.—T. H." She had been separated from him before, and went to Wales, where she lived with a family as governess. He knew where she was, and communicated with her. She passed as Miss Harper, and he so addressed his letters. It was at his request that she left her situation, and returned to his house. He had before been bound over for twelve months to keep the peace towards her.—By Mr. Becke: She stayed all the night in question at the house of Mrs. Mynard. Was not not aware she was a person of light character. Mrs. Mynard had been visiting her on the day named. Mr. Harper had told her not to keep company with Mrs. Mynard. She had sent to different public-houses for spirits without his knowledge, but not for her own drinking. She would swear she was not drunk that night. Her husband Page 157 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

had had to go through the Bankruptcy Court, but it was not through her drinking propensities, though he said it was. She did not authorise Mr. Andrews to write to her husband for an allowance, and was not on account of his refusing that this summons was taken out. [The letter from Mr. Andrews, demanding an allowance, was then put in, and the examination continued.] She was not in the habit of selling her own and her husband's clothes to satisfy her craving for drink, but she had sold two pairs of trousers to a person named Townley, of West Haddon. The letter produced was in her handwriting:— Dear Townley,— I have sent you a few odd things. I hope you can do with them. Do not say anything about it to my mother or husband.—Yours &c Maria Harper." There were other things besides the trousers. The letters produced were in her hand-writing — Emily Chester was servant to the mother of prosecutrix who resided at Yelvertoft. Mrs. Harper went to her mother's on the 30th of November; her face was scratched, and her side and left arm bruised.— By Mr. Becke: Did not know that Mrs. Harper was in the habit of getting drink.—Mr. Becke said that this was a painful case, as all cases between man and wife must be; but this was the more so, from the fact of the complainant's inordinate craving for drink having compelled his client to go through the Court, and then, after a separation of eleven months, when he again took her home, she not only continued her drinking habits, but, against the wish of her husband, consorted with a woman who had been the mistress of a gentleman who was killed in the hunting field, and since his death had led the life of a common woman. He would call witnesses who would show that the complainant was drunk, that she was so habitually; and he would put in a number of letters (which the complainant had admitted, in cross-examination, were in her handwriting), to different publicans, ordering spirits, and asking them not to tell her husband; he would prove that she was not only drunk, but incapable, and the inference was that she had fallen down while in that state, and received the slight injuries spoken to by herself and witness. It was also strange, to say the least of it, if she had been assaulted by her husband, that she should suffer a month to elapse before applying for the summons.—Maria Bennett saw Mrs. Harper, on the night of the 29th of November last; it was about nine , o'clock, and she was in a very "forlorn" condition: her hair was down, her dress "draggled," and she was very drunk. She wanted to know where Mrs. Mynard lived and the witness, after vainly trying to persuade her to go home, or else stay at witness's house, took her by the arm, and led her to Mrs. Mynard's door. Had before seen her drunk leaning on her own gate.—By Mr. Andrews: Mrs. Harper said her husband had beaten her. She was so drunk she could not walk without assistance.—George Newton, servant boy to Mr. Harper, had frequently taken notes to different public houses, and carried bottles back. Sometimes as many as four bottles of spirits, sometimes almost half-a-pint of gin, was sent almost daily. He heard Mrs. Harper "squeal" on the 29th; he had just gone to bed.—By Mr. Andrews: He had not heard any quarrelling between them previously.—The Bench had not the slightest hesitation in dismissing the case. It had been stated that the complainant was in such a disgusting state, that it was impossible for her to know how she obtained the injuries she spoke of. 898. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 April 1870 Crick.-Joseph Minards pleaded guilty of wounding Henry Norris, at Crick, on the 3rd inst.-Pnsoner was but eleven years of age, and the offence arose out a boyish quarrel.—Mr. Palmer appeared for the prosecution, and interceded on behalf of the prisoner, Norris having previously struck him.- He was sentenced to 14 Days Imprisonment. ------CRICK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By E. REDGRAVE and SON, On Wednesday, 13th April, 1870, ABOUT 60 TREES, consisting of ASH, ELM, BLACK POPLAR, and SYCAMORE, with LOP and TOP, on Farms of James Pike and Thos. Redgrave. The Company will please to meet the Auctioneers at the Grand Union Inn, at Twelve o'clock. 899. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 April 1870 —The committee appointed to inspect the piece of road at Crick, in reference to which a memorial was presented to the last meeting from the vestry, wishing the road to be repaired, reported that the piece of road ought to be repaired.—Mr. Underwood thought the matter rested with the committee to determine.—Captain Stopford thought that was not so. The Committee was appointed to inspect and report for the help of the Board, with whom the decision would rest. He thought, in deference to the panshioners, a majority of whom in vestry assembled had conveyed their wishes to the Board, it ought to be done. The committee also reported that it ought to be done. He would propose that the piece of raod be repaired. Mr.Pain seconded the proposition, which was carried. 900. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 April 1870 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE EDUCATION SOCIETY...... For the Langham prize this year, only one town master, Mr. Herbert, of Daventry, and one town mistress, Miss Norman, of Weedon, were recommended. Mr. Herbert's school has just passed a very satisfactory examination, and to him, therefore, the has been awarded. Three mistresses of country schools were recommended: —Mrs. Ayres, of 1 Middleton Cheney, Miss Ward, of Thornby, and Miss Hollowell, of Ravensthorpe. The first-named has since left her situation, and, consequently, her school was not examined. The prize has been awarded to Miss Ward, Thornby. The masters of country schools recommended for the competition were those of Crick, King's Sutton, Lois We don, and Eydon. The examination is not yet concluded. The Langham examination has been undertaken this year by the Rev. J. L. Roberts and the Rev. W. L. Collins.

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901. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 21 May 1870 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Thursday, the 16th day of June next, at Five for Six o'clock in the Evening, by order of the Devisees in Trust for Sale under the will of the late Mr. S. Whitmell. Lot 1. ALL those TWO CLOSES of excellent Pasture LAND, adjoining the Highway from Crick to Lilbourne, in the occupation of Mr. W. Berridge, containing by admeasurement, and called, Old Furlong 10a 0r 28p Lilbourne Way 9a 2r 19p Lot 2.—All those THREE CLOSES of first-rate Pasture LAND, adjoining the Old Street Road, and Bridle Road to Kilsby, in the occupation of the Vendors, containing by admeasurement, and called, Spier's First Close 7a 3r 20p Second ditto 4a 3r 20p Third ditto 2a 3r 22p Lot 3.—All those TWO CLOSES of first-rate Arable LAND, adjoining the Turnpike Road to West Haddon, in the occupation of the Vendors, containing together by admeasurement, and called, Haddon Hill 10a 0r 27p The above premises are well watered and in good condition, and possession of Lot 1 may had at Lady Day, 1871, and of the other Lots at Old Michaelmas next. To view the premises, apply to Mr. Stephen Whitmell, at Crick; and for further particulars, to the said Mr. Whitmell; the Auctioneer, Daventry, or Mr. T. M. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. 902. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 28 May 1870 Crick. —William Crawley, London, was charged with being drunk and incapable, at Crick, on the 24th inst.—Fined 6s. 3d. and 10s. 5d. costs, or seven days. 903. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 June 1870 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE EDUCATION SOCIETY. Distribution of Prizes...... Five country schoolmasters had' been recommended—Mr. Goode, King's Sutton ; Mr. Tingley, Eydon ; Mr. Lucking, Crick ; Mr. Ayres, Middleton Cheney ; and Mr. Jones, Lois Weedon. Mr. Herbert received the prize, but his was a school which extremely well deserved it...... Of Crick school, he said it was a well-taught school, under a painstaking master, but there were too many elder boys in low classes, and the standard according to age was not so high, nor was the school quite to the mark of the other schools either in religious knowledge or arithmetic, though well deserving the recommendation of the Inspector. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. 19 ACRES of MOWING GRASS, to go off, with the AFTERMATH, up to November 22nd, 1870, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. WM. CROPPER, On Wednesday, the 15th day of June, 1870. Lot 1. Lower Crow Furlong, 7a 1r 0p Lot 2. Hollow Croft, 8a 0r 0p. Lot 3. Meadow, 4a 0r 0p The whole of the above is well watered and good feeding land, and within one mile of the village of Crick, upon Rugby road. The Auctioneer will thank the company to meet him at Lot 1 at Four o'clock. 904. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 June 1870 Crick., William James, Crick, was charged with threatening the life of Lucy James, his wife.—Complainant said: On Sunday night, the 29th of May, the defendant turned the key on her. She went home about ten o'clock at night, and said "Open this door. What are you acting at?" The defendant did not reply, but she knew he was in the house, because there was a candle burning, and a piece of stick was in the latch of the door. She sat out all night, and the next morning, about eight o'clock, she went to the house. He was then there, and she told him a gentleman, Mr. Harper, wanted him. He had threatened to cut her throat and blow her brains out. —By Mr. Gery (who appeared for the defendant): He would have leathered me if Master Butlin had not been there. I have worked for Master Butlin. I did not sleep with Mr. Butlin. I am separated from my husband. I wrote that letter—Mr. Gery (to the Bench) : I hand this letter, which is too filthy to be read out. It was sent by this woman, who is living apart from her husband without his consent, and she goes to his house to annoy him. Having looked at the letter, the chairman said: We have no hesitation in dismissing this case. ------William Smith, ostler, charged with stealing a purse and £1. 7s. 2-1/2d from the person of Elizabeth Manby, at Crick, on the 3rd May. 905. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 July 1870 Crick.— W. Smith, 48, ostler, was charged with stealing one purse and £1 7s. 2-1/2d., from the person of Elizabeth Mawby, at Crick, on the 3rd of May.—Mr. Palmer prosecuted; the prisoner was undefended. —Mrs. Mawby said on the 3rd of May she went into the Shoulder of Mutton, at Crick, to sell some eggs, and her brother, another man, and the prisoner were there. She had her purse, containing money, in her pocket, and she took it out to pay Pike some money, Page 159 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

and she noticed that there was a sovereign, two halfcrowns, and some coppers in it. She sold some eggs to a man named Moore, and the money she received from him she put into her pocket, and shortly afterwards put her purse in her pocket. When she was leaving the public-house prisoner wanted to buy two eggs, and she would not let him have them at the price he offered, and he then commenced to turn the eggs over in her basket. She felt him pushing against her pocket, but did not suspect that he was stealing her purse. When she got home she found that her purse and money were gone. She went back to the Shoulder of Mutton, and met a neighbour, who showed her a purse which she had found, and which she at once saw was the one into which she had put her money. When she went back to the public- house the prisoner was gone.—Henry Crofts, mother [sic] to the last witness, corroborated her evidence. —P. B. Adkins, saddler, of Crick, was near the Shoulder of Mutton on the day in question, and saw the prisoner in the street talking to another man named Moore. He had a clasp purse in his hand, which he was looking at, and the purse produced was a similar one. The prisoner and Moore were going in the direction of West Haddon, which is not the way to Crick Station.— Police-constable Holland said on the day of the robbery he apprehended the prisoner and Moore at West Haddon, and took them to a public-house and searched them. Upon the prisoner he found a purse, and in his right boot 9s. and six sixpences. The purse he produced he had given to him by the prosecutor.—The Chairman said the evidence required careful consideration, because it was entirely circumstantial. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty, and the prisoner was discharged. 906. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 09 July 1870 CRICK. FOR SALE, 12 ACRES of MOWING GRASS, with After Keep until November next.—Apply to Mr. T. Redgrave, Crick. 907. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 July 1870 A Few Days the Sea-side. —Mr. Whitehouse's second excursion to Rhyl takes place on Monday next, and will be extended over three, five, or eight days, according to the pleasure of intending excursionists. This is a capital opportunity of securing a few days at a very pleasant watering place. The arrangements include Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough, Castle Ashby, Northampton, Blisworth, Weedon, and Crick. 908. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 August 1870 CRICK. FOR SALE BY AUCTION, By Mr. CROPPER, On Tuesday, 9th August. 1870, 40 ACRES of GROWING CROPS of CORN and GRASS, the property of Mr. Thomas Redgrave, to go off, viz.:— Lot A. R. P. 1. Kersey Wheat 6 0 0 2. Lower Kersey Ditto 11 0 0. Tunnel Piece Ditto 6 0 0 4. Gostill Barley 5 0 0 5. Cottage Ditto 3 0 0 6. Ashby Furlong Grass 4 0 18 7. Lucas's Close Ditto 5 0 20 Conditions at time of Sale. Sale to commence at Lot 1 at Four o'clock prompt. 909. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 August 1870 Crick.— Joseph Mawby, Crick, was charged with allowing two cows to stray, on the 15th July and two cows, a calf, and two horses on the 26th. —Fined 6s. in each case, and costs £1 9s. 910. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 August 1870 Drunkenness. —William James, Crick, was charged with being drunk two separate occasions, on the 1st and 9th of August.--Both charges were proved.—The defendant did not appear when summoned, and when apprehended he refused to walk, and in consequence the costs were very much increased.—Fine and costs £1 12s. 8d. Committed for 14 days. 911. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 September 1870 SHEEP SCAB exists in the following Fields . Crick Mr. T. Redgrave ...Gorsehill and adjoining Field 912. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 September 1870 Crick.—John Ingram and Thomas Ingram, father and son, Crick, were charged with assaulting Benjamin Tarry.—Mr. Gery for the defence.— Complainant said he went to the elder defendant's house on Saturday night last for some money, which the defendant had promised to pay on that day. The younger defendant was at home, but his father was not. Complainant said he would wait. About half hour afterwards the father arrived, when the son said, "Here is Tarry making a bother about that money." The father said: "I'll soon have the ______out." The father then seized complainant by the throat, and the son took hold of his arm and forced him out of the house, throwing him on the ground, and both kicked him several times. Complainant had suffered a good deal, and had been in bed almost ever since. He lost a good deal of blood. The money he went for was connected with an action in the Rugby County Court, in which Page 160 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

several others were interested. Complainant's share was between £1 and 30s.—Complainant was cross-examined by Mr. Gery at some length.—John Elliott, postman, went to the defendants' house at the time, and saw the defendant kick Tarry while he was on the ground. He saw both the defendants kick Tarry several times.—William Lucas saw Tarry on the ground, and the young Ingram on the top of him, striking and kicking him. John Ingram, the father, kicked Tarry.-- John Pike, parish constable, heard cries of murder, and found Tarry and the Ingrams fighting. Tarry was rising, and Thomas Ingram was on his legs. They fought again. Witness saw no kicking.--Mr Gery strongly urged the Englishman's right to expel an intruder from his dwelling-house, though, in doing so, the defendants might have used a little more force than was absolutely needful.--He called Mary Pike, the daughter, and Ann Ingram, the wife of the elder defendant, and a lad named Frederick Bromwich, who all testified to hearing Tarry use offensive expressions.--The Bench all thought that an assault had been committed, though the conduct of the complainant might have been provoking. The Bench would not express any opinion as to what took place in the house, but after they got outside they committed a savage assault. Fine, including costs, £2 10s. each, or two months. ------Weights and Measures. A bevy of butchers, who keep stalls in the Butcher-market, were summoned for having in use unjust balances, on the 10th of September.—The cases were all proved by Inspector Beattie, the borough Inspector of Weights and Measures. The whole of the balances were " Salter's," and in every case, except one, they were against the purchaser, and in some cases a quarter of a pound out of a pound.—The Bench said they were determined to protect the public—lnspector Williamson, of the County Police, said he had examined great many spring balances, and, with few exceptions, they were unjust, and be believed some of those now in question were some he had condemned in the county. He said the butchers used other balances in the county, and at Northampton they used a spring balance, where he had no power to interfere with them. —Several of the defendants admitted they did not use the spring balances anywhere except at Northampton, and they thought it did not matter there.— The following fines were then inflicted: George Britten, Great Billing, and 10s. 6d. costs. This was the second offence. John Jones, Wootton, £1 and 8s. 6d. costs. John Francis, Boughton, £1 and 8s. 6d. costs. Richard Hales, Crick. £1 and 8s. 6d. costs. Frederick Spawton, Mayorhold, 10s. and 8s. 6d. costs. William Wright, Wellingborough-road, 5s. and 8s. 6d. costs. William Baugh, Belgrave-gate, Leicester, £1 and 8s. 6d. costs. Samuel Frost, Hardingstone, £2 and 9s. 6d. costs. Edward Frost, Wootton, £2 and 9s. 6d. costs. ------CRICK. THOMAS EALES WILL SELL BY AUCTION, On Monday, September 26th, 1870, on the Premises of Mr. John Ingram, of Crick, TWO Dairy Cows, in profit; two weaning Calves, Sow and seven Pigs, two useful Cart Mares, eight couple of Fowls, Scotch Cart, with gearing; spring Cart; the produce of 16 acres of Wheat. Oat, and Barley Straw, to go off; Household FURNITURE, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, and other Effects. Sale to Commence at Twelve o'clock, with the Furniture. 913. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 October 1870 NORTHAMPTON & DUNCHURCH TURNPIKE ROAD SALE OF TOLL HOUSES, GATES, AND APPURTENANCES. W. J. PEIRCE Is instructed by the Trustees of the Northampton and Dunchurch Turnpike Road, TO SELL BY AUCTION, Monday, 3rd October, 1870, at the Crown Inn, West Haddon, in the County of Northampton, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, FIVE TOLL GATES, and the MATERIALS of TOLL HOUSES, PUMPS, FIXTURES, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, in the following Lots: Hillmorton Gate and Kilsby Side Gate. Lot 1. Two Gates, Five Oak Posts, and 70 feet of Rails. Lot 2. Two Gates, Seven Posts, and 70 feet of Rails. Lot 3. One wood Pump (nearly new). Lot 4. A good Brick and Slated COTTAGE, with new Kitchen Range, &c. Hillmorton Wharf Gate. Lot 5. One Gate and Three Posts. Lot 6. Three Gates and Eight Posts. Lot 7. A small Building, with a lead Pump and Pigstye adjoining. Lot 8. A good HOUSE, and Appurtenances belonging. Crick Wold Gate. Lot 9. Three Posts and One Gate. Lot 10. Two Gates, Eight Posts and Rails. Lot 11. A Brick and Slated HOUSE, with the Outbuildings adjoining. Buckby Folly Gate. Lot 12. Three Gates, Eight Posts, and 90 feet of Rails. Lot 13. Four small Posts, Two Garden Gates, a Piece of Railed Fencing, and a good lead Pump. Lot 14. A Brick and Slated HOUSE, with the Outbuildings adjoining and belonging.

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Lot 15. The Bar and Mound across the Road leading to Dallington Mill. St. James's End Gate, Northampton. Lot 16. Three Gates and Three Posts. Lot 17. A Stone-built and Tiled HOUSE, with the Outbuildings thereto belonging. N.B.—The whole of the above Materials to be the property of the respective purchasers on the First of November next, and cleared off the ground on which the same respectively stand within ten days from the said First day of November next, by and at the expense of the respective purchasers. For further particulars, apply to Mr. John Johnson, West Haddon; or the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton. ------Crick. Thomas Goodman, of Crick, was charged with allowing a mule to stray. The defendant'swife appeared for her husband. Polic-constable Holland proved the charge. The defendant said the animal got out of the stable. There had been three previous complaints against the defendant, two of them resulting in convictions, for similar offences. Fined 2s and costs 9s. 6d, or 14 days. Allowed a fortnight to pay. 914. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 October 1870 Sale of Toll Gates, &c—On Monday last a sale of rather a novel character took place at the Crown Inn, West Haddon. The trustees of the Northampton and Dunchurch turnpike road will, on the 1st of November next, cease to have any control over the road, and on Monday last they disposed of the whole of the toll houses, gates, rails, etc., which are now standing upon the road. Mr. W. J. Peirce, of Northampton, was auctioneer, and on commencing the sale stated the conditions, the principal one being that the whole of the property shall be cleared off within ten days from the lst of November. The following is a return of the day's sale:—Lot 1 to 4, the Hillmorton gate and Kilsby side gate, comprise four gates, 12 posts, 140 feet of rails, one wood pump, and a brick and slated cottage, with new kitchen range, made £20 10s., and was bought by Mr. E. Billington, of Hillmorton. The next four lots were bought by the same gentleman for £12 2s., and comprised the Hillmorton Wharf gate, which consisted of four gates, 11 posts, outbuilding, and a good house. The Crick Wold gate lots were divided, Mr. J. Collier, of Duston, bought three gates and 11 posts and rails for £4 3s., and the brick and slated house and out-buildings were bought for £12, by Mr. J. Mawbv, of Crick. The property of the Buckby Folly gate had three purchasers. One lot, consisting of three gates, eight posts, and 90 feet of rails, was bought by Mr Collier, for £3. Four posts, two gates, a piece of fencing, and a good lead pump, were bought by Mr. Newitt, for £2 10s.; and the brick and slated house, with out-buildings, was bought for £11, by Mr. Johnson. Lot 15, consisting of the bar and mound across the road leading to Dallington mill, was bought by Mr. J. Collier, for £1 12s.; and the St. James's-end gate, consisting of three gates, three posts, and stonebuilt and tiled house, with out-buildings, was bought by Mr. John Collier, for £14 10s. 915. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 November 1870 Crick— Joseph Mawby Crick, was charged with allowing two horses stray on the highway.—P.C. Holland proved the charge.—The defendant had been convicted eight times for similar offences—two of the convictions this year —The Bench inflicted a tine of 5s. for each horse, and costs 9s. ------John Norris for two calendar months, hard labour, for neglecting family, at Crick. 916. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 November 1870 Sad Case of Suicide at Crick.—On Tuesday last an inquest was held at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, before Wm. Terry, Esq, on the body of Martha Newitt, aged 59.— Charlotte Martin, wife of James Martin, of Crick, said deceased had lodged with her for about 12 months. She was the wife of Thomas Newitt, a bricklayer, of Catthorpe. She had not lived with her husband for about two years, and gained her livelihood by dressmaking. Up to the beginning of last week she appeared very well, but at that time she seemed rather nervous. During the week she was out at work, except on Friday and Saturday. On those days she was better, and appeared more cheerful. On Sunday morning she was at chapel, and in the afternoon her husband came to witness's house. He did not say anything about his wife, but witness's husband told him his wife was in her room, and he said, "I must go in, then. If she wishes to speak to me, l am here; or else, l am gone." Witness called to her, and said, "Mrs. Newitt, your husband is here, if you want to see him." She spoke through the door (witness believed she got up and fastened it.) She said, " I don't wish to see him; he has been no good to me." Her husband then went out. had not visited her for about four months before that time. Witness did not think she was in fear of him. He said he had a sovereign in his pocket, and didn't want anything from anybody. While deceased was at chapel she asked witness's daughter what Newitt said, and whether he was gone out of the town. Deceased was missed about eight o'clock on Monday morning. All the doors were locked, and she must have got out of the window into a little front garden while they were away on Sunday evening. They got back at half-past five on Monday morning. Witness had never heard her threaten to destroy herself. While they were talking about deceased's absence, they heard that a woman had been found in the water. —Alice Martin, daughter of the last witness, corroborated the evidence of her mother. She had heard deceased say she wished her husband would keep away, for he only upset her. Deceased did not come out of her room while witness's father and mother were at chapel. Witness heard her moving about the room at half-past six in the evening. She could not have gone out at the front door unless witness heard her.—Naomi Crisp, of Crick, who had been in the habit of working for the deceased, said a few weeks ago, in conversation with witness, she wondered which would be the easiest death to die—cutting the throat, hanging, or drowning. She said she thought the latter. She was in very low spirits at the time, but she never said she would drown herself. Last Saturday witness saw her, and she Page 162 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

appeared much more cheerful. She never saw deceased alive after that. When she was low some weeks ago, she told witness if anything happened to her, she was to tell her sister. Deceased had plenty of work.—Stephen Middleton found the body of the deceased in the Grand Union Canal, near the bridge, in the parish of Crick. With the assistance of two other men got her out. She was dressed in her bonnet and shawl, and was quite dead. —Mr. Benjamin Kerr, surgeon, of Crick, deposed that deceased died from drowning. The body appeared to have been in the water some hours, but there were no marks of violence. —Mrs. Martin, re-called, said there were no unusual appearances in the deceased's room. Her clothes had been put by, and her Bible was open with her spectacles lying upon it. No writing was found. —The Coroner, in summing up, said the deceased no doubt committed suicide from fear, induced by the presence of her husband, though there was no evidence that she was afraid he would do her bodily violence.—The jury returned a verdict of suicide while in a state of temporary insanity. 917. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 31 December 1870 Crick. —John Fathers, Welton, and Joseph Franklin, Norton, were charged with causing wilful damage to the amount of 10s., to Thomas Redgrave, Crick.—Samuel Fretter, shepherd to the complainant, said that on the 7th instant the hounds went on to complainant's land, where the fox took a drain. The two defendants and a number of others came and dug holes in his master's wheat field, He could not swear that either of the defendants dug, but Fathers took the fox away in a string.—Mr. Gery, who appeared for the defendants, thought it would be waste of the time of the Court to say much on a case resting on such slender evidence. He would call two witnesses who would say that the two defendants did not dig out the fox which they took away from the violence of some men who proposed to kill the fox.—-William Townsend said he was present when the fox was dug out of the drain. Neither of the defendants dug. Franklin took a spud from a man that wanted to knock the fox on the head. The defendant Fathers took the fox into the next field and turned him up. He had a string round the fox's neck, which the fox bit in two and then Whitmell, groom to Captain Stopford, said he was present at the digging out of the fox. He heard some men speak of killing the fox, which he requested them to let go. Fathers took it to the next field. The defendants prevented others injuring the fox.—The Chairman said the evidence, as far it went, was favourable to the defendants. —Charge dismissed. 918. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 February 1871 Crick. —Julius Nicholas Strouvelli-Freely was charged with begging, at Crick, on Sunday last.—The Rev. C. L. Swainson deposed: The defendant called three times at my father's house on Sunday last. The last time he came was about a quarter or twenty minutes past four o'clock in the afternoon. I then saw him. Directly he came into the room be began to talk very fast in German-English. I could make out that he said he was going about the country giving lectures against tbe Papacy. He said he was a long way from home. He did not say where his home was. He showed me a letter from Dr. Bickmore, of Leamington. That is the letter. He also showed me a book with donations from different persons. That is the book; and that is the card he sent when he called. I gave him 2s. I gave him the money because of the letter from Dr. Bickmore, and because I saw Dr. Hayman's name down for 5s. I gave it for his personal relief.—The defendant said he did not ask for alms, but for subscriptions towards the publication of "an exposition of the distinctive principles of the .''— Superintendent Bailie asked for remand. He produced some letters and the Police Gazette containing a description of the Rev. J. N. Strouvelli-Freely, B.A., who was well known to the Metropolitan police as begging imposter. A person bearing the same name and description was convicted of theft, at Stonehaven, N.B., in November, 1809, and imprisoned for two months; and about twelve months later received one month, at Chester, for begging.—Remanded for a week. ------WANTED, respectable Young Man; one that can MOULD and help MAKE DOUGH. Character required.—Apply to Mr. J. Harper, Crick. 919. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 February 1871 Crick. —Julius Nicholas Strowvilli-Friely, a German, remanded from last week, was brought up. The evidence given last week by the Rev. C. L. Swainson, was read over, and the Rev. Charles Thomas Arnold said the defendant, called on him on the 28th of Januaiy, between nine and ten in the morning. He showed witness, who was at the time in a great hurry, a letter from Dr. Bickmore, at the same time intimating that he had been turned out of a good situation through the machinations of Roman Catholics. The defendant did not ask for alms, but he produced a subscription list, in which witness saw the name of Dr. Hayman for £5. Witness said he did not know that the defendant was authorised to lecture against Roman Catholics, and he could not subscribe for anything of that kind, but as he seemed to be in present want he gave him half-a-crown. Witness refused to put his name down.—The police had no further evidence except a number of unpaid hotel bills, which show the extensive success of the defendant's habits. —The defendant excused himself by saying he did not ask for alms; but solicited subscriptions for the publication of his exposition of the distinctive tenets of the reformers.—The Bench were unanimously of opinion that the case was a bad one, and they inflicted the full penalty of three months, with hard labour. 920. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 April 1871 Inquest at Crick.—Wm. Terry, Esq., county coroner, held an inquest, on Tuesday last, at the Fox and Hounds Inn, Crick, touching the death of Ellen Crofts, a child three years and seven months old, belonging to John Crofts, labourer, of Crick. Deceased was well up to the previous Friday, when it was attacked with sore throat. It gradually grew worse on Saturday

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an Sunday, and although every attention was paid to it, no doctor was sent for, as the parents were poor. It died about three o'clock on Monday, from scarlatina. The jury returned a verdict of " Died from natural causes". 921. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 April 1871 Crick.—Joseph Mawby, general dealer, Crick, was charged with leaving a horse and cart on the highway at Crick. Police- constable Holland said he was on duty on the 25th of March, about a quarter before ten o'clock at night, when he saw the defendant's horse and cart standing in the road near the Shoulder of Mutton. The defendant was in the publichouse, and the cart and horse stood there for half an hour. —Defendant said when he entered the house he did not intend stopping, and as soon he entered Helen Turner said to him, "Joe, the police are about, and I would rather you not have any beer," and she refused to draw him any. He then turned round and went away. He thought this was he basest bit he ever knew. He did not have a dram of beer. The cart was at the door but only for a few minutes as a witness would prove.--William James, labourer, said he was at the Shoulder of Mutton on the night of the 25th March, about eight o'clock. He saw the defendant there. Witness left before nine o'clock, and did not go again. The defendant did not stop many minutes.—The Bench said it was quite clear the defendant was in the house, and that his horse and cart were in the street. The only question was as to the hour and the time they remained there. The defendant would be excused the fine, but he must pay the expenses, 6s. 6d. 922. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 April 1871 Crick. —Joseph Mawby, general dealer, of Crick, was summoned to answer the complaint of William Crock, who asked for sureties of the peace against him.—Mr. Edwards for the defence. —The complainant, who is pinner at Kilsby, impounded a horse and cow belonging to the defendant, who, after releasing the animals, had a quarrel with the complainant, and threatened to do him bodily harm. —The witnesses on both sides were boys; one lot distinctly heard the threats, and the other lot heard nothing of the kind.—The magistrates bound defendant over to keep the peace for months in £10. Costs 14s. 923. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 May 1871 VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND COTTAGES. CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Friday, the 26th day of May, 1871, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions to he then produced, the following Property of the late Mr. Thomas Iliff, in one Lot, ALL those THREE CLOSES of excellent PASTURE LAND, well supplied with Water, situate at Crick, adjoining the Union Canal, and containing together 5a. 2r. 26p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Ashby. And all that COTTAGE, situate in the Village of Crick, with tbe Yard and Appurtenances thereto belonging, and now in the occupation of _____ Bromwich. And, at the same time and place, the following Property of the late Mr. William Iliff. All those TWO COTTAGES and GARDEN, situate at Crick aforesaid, adjoining the Methodist Chapel, one unoccupied, and the other in the occupation of Mrs. Hopkins. For a View of the respective Properties, apply to the Tenants; and for further particulars, to Mr. Thomas Lumley, Harlestone; the Auctioneer, Daventry; or to Mr. Theodore M. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, 11 May, 1871. ------VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND. CRICK Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Mr. THOMAS EALES, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Friday the 26th day of May 1871, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to conditions to be then produced, in one Lot, and with posession at Michaelmas next. ALL those TWO CLOSES of excellent PASTURE LAND, situate at Crick, adjoining the Bridle-road to Kilsby, containing 8a. 0r. 18p., or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. James Pike. For a view, apply to the Tenant, and for further particulars, to Mr. Job Hart, Barby ; the Auctioneer, Daventry or Mr. Theodore M. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, 11th May, 1871. 924. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 May 1871 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Votes for the Southern Division. ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD COTTAGES and GARDENS. Mr. THOMAS EALES Is iustructed TO SELL BY AUCTION, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Friday next, th 26th day of May, 1871, at Six o'clock iv the Afternoon subject to conditions to be then and there produced, ALL those TWO Stone-built Freehold COTTAGES or Tenements, situate fronting the Turnpike Road in the Village of Crick, with good Walled GARDENS thereto adjoining, in the respective occupations of William Collie and William Hardwick. To view, apply to the Tenants, or Mr. Thomas Adams Carpenter, Crick; and for further particulars to the Auctioneer, or Mr. Henry John Potts, Solicitor, both of Daventry ------VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSE AND LAND. CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY THOMAS EALES, At the Royal Oak Inn, Crick, on Friday, the 26th day of May, 1871, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, by order of the Devisee in Trust for Sale under the Will of the late Mr. Benjamin Pike, subject to Conditions to be thei produced, and with possession at Old Michaelmas next, ALL that MESSUAGE or FARMHOUSE, with the Buildings, Garden, Orchard well stocked with thriving Fruit Trees, and Close of first-rate PASTURE LAND well supplied with water, situate in the centre of the Village of Crick, and running

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thence to the road to Northampton and containing together 3a. 2r. 0p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Pike. For a view apply to the Tenant; and for further particulars to Mr. Thomas Cowley, Crick; the Auctioneer, Daventy; or Mr. Theodore M. Wratislaw, Solicitor, Rugby. Rugby, 11th May, 1871. 925. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 May 1871 Preliminary notice. CRICK, Northamptonshire. VALUABLE FARM, containing nearly 80 ACRES of first rate ARABLE and GRAZING LAND TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Mr. W. J. PEIRCE, At the Crown Inn, West Haddon, on Thursday the day of June next, at Four for Five o'clock in the afternoon precisely. The above was the property of Mr. John Flavell, late of Harlestone, deceased. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer or to Mr. R. Howes, Solicitor, both of Northampton. ------Crick. —Joseph Mawby, general dealer, Crick, was charged with leaving his horse and cart on the highway, at Barby. — Police-constable Phenix proved the charge.—The defendant said his horse and cart were not "instructing" any highway. —The Bench said there were eleven previous convictions against the defendant. —Fined 10s., and 9s. 6d. costs, or default 14 days. Crick. —Richard Hales, Crick, was charged with allowing a horse to stray on the 7th of May.—Police-constable Holland prove the charge.—Fined 5s., and costs 9s. 6d. Crick. —William Hardwick, Crick, was charged with allowing a pony to stray.— Police-constable Holland proved the charge.—Fined 5s., and costs 9s. 6d. Crick. —Thomas Goodman, Crick, was summoned for allowing a mule to stray. —Fined 5s., and costs 9s. 6d. 926. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 June 1871 CRICK, Northamptonshire. VERY VALUARLE FREEHOLD and TITHE-FREE ESTATE, CONSISTING of FARM HOMESTEAD, COTTAGE nearly 75 Acres of First-rate ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, situate at Crick aforesaid TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. W. J. PEIRCE, At the Crown Inn, West Haddon, on Thursday, the 22nd day of June next, at Four for Five o'clock in the Evening, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced, in one Lot, viz.: a. r. p. 1. Barn Close Arable 9 1 32 2. Cottage and Farm Homestead 0 1 10 3. House Close Pasture 7 0 38 4. Far Cradland Arable 10 2 34 5. Knarsborough Arable 6 0 28 6. Far Knarsborough Arable 9 1 10 7. Lower Knarsborough Arable 7 0 36 8. Saddle Back Close Pasture 8 3 20 9. The Meadow Pasture 4 1 5 10. Pipson Pasture 11 1 26 74 3 39 The above Estate, which belonged to the late John Flavell, deceased, is bounded by property belonging to Earl Spencer, Lord Henley, Thos. Marson, Esq, Mrs. Swainson, and Adams, Esq., and is now in the occupation of Mr. J. J. Whitmell. The Property is sold subject to a Land-Tax of £4 7s. 8d. per annum, payable in respect of the Property. To view, apply to Mr. J. J. Whitmell, Crick ; and for further particulars, plans, and conditions of sale, to the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton; or to Mr. Richard Howes, Solicitor, Northampton and Towcester. ------Attempt to Commit Suicide. —George Mawby, Crick, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat. —Elizabeth Pike, widow, Crick, said she was called by Mary Collier, niece of the defendant, about one o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, May 19th, to see her uncle, the prisoner. She went, and found the prisoner lying on the ground. His throat was cut, and there was a great deal of blood about the ground. Prisoner had his fingers in the hole in his throat, and seemed to be trying to make the wound worse. She got his hand away, and spoke to him; but he shook his head, and seemed unable to speak. The knife produced, and the neck scarf he now has on, were lying by his side. Witness and Elizabeth Herbert held the prisoner till the surgeon came. Witness knew by report that the prisoner had twice before attempted his life.—John Gilbert, tailor, Crick, said from what he heard on the 19th of May he went to William Collier's, where saw the prisoner held by the last witness and Elizabeth Herbert. He stopped till the surgeon came, and helped to put the prisoner on a chair. Witness gave the knife produced to the parish constable —Benjamin Kerr, surgeon, was called to see the prisoner. He found him lying on the ground motionless. He found the windpipe cut more than half through, and the prisoner was breathing through the artificial opening, and could not speak. Witness dressed the wound, and had the prisoner removed to a neighbouring public house, where he remained till he could be removed to the Union, where the cure was completed. In one of his visits, speaking to him of the wrongness of the act, the prisoner said it was through trouble. Witness thought the prisoner a weak minded man, but aware of right and wrong.—P.C. Holland was called to the house of W. Collier on the 19th of May, and assisted in removing the prisoner. The knife produced was given to him at the time. It was then wet with blood. He apprehended the prisoner at Rugby Union on the morning of the hearing. He knew the prisoner had attempted his life before. —Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. Page 165 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

927. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 June 1871 Crick.— Ezra Redgrave, Crick, was charged with assaulting Eliza Elkington, of the same village.—Mr. Roche appeared for the defendant.—Complainant, a single woman, lives with her mother at Crick, and is in the service of Thomas Redgrave, the defendant's father, with whom the defendant lives. About half-past ten o'clock on the night of Saturday last, the defendant and his father disagreed about a tradesman's bill, when the defendant wanted the complainant to make a statement which she knew to be not true, and she refused. He then took hold her by the arm and struck her three blows on the ribs, and three on the side of the head with his fist. Complainant called "Murder!" and then the defendant put his arm round her neck, and his hand over her mouth, to prevent her cries. To Mr. Roche: The defendant is a poor creature, and very subject to fits.—Fined 5s. and costs 9s. 6d., or 14 days. 928. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 June 1871 DAVENTRY. Pettt Sessions, June —Before Major Clarke and Lieuteiiant-Colonel Lowndes. - Crick.—John Bennett, butcher, Crick, was charged with keeping a dog for which he had taken no license.—Walter Weston, Exciseman, West Haddon, said he had twice warned the defendant, in March last, that it was necessary for him to have a license. On the first of May last he called at the defendant's house and asked his wife if they still had the dog. She replied "Yes." He then asked for a view of the license. She said her husband had none.—The defendant said the dog was his son's. His son had gone to Liverpool. He went in December last. —Fined £2 and costs 7s. 929. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 July 1871 —George Mawby, one calendar month's hard labour, for begging, at Crick. 930. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 July 1871 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, July 12th.—Before Captain Stopford and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes. Vagrancy. —George Mawby, Crick, was charged with begging, at Crick, on the previous day. It was a bad case, and prisoner was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour. 931. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 29 July 1871 Death of a Woman ffom Excessive Drinking. —On Monday last William Terry, Esq., county coroner, held inquest at the Wheat Sheaf Inn, Crick, touching the death of Mrs. Ann Tarry, the wife of Benjamin Tarry, publican and miller, residing at Crick. —The husband of the deceased, who was 28 years of age, gave evidence that she was in the habit of drinking beer and porter to a great extent, sometimes being drunk for three or four days together. She was drunk the night before her death, and had been so for sixteen days previously. Between six and seven o'clock that morning she sat down to breakfast with her husband, who left her and went into a hayfield a short distance from his house. About half-past ten o'clock the deceased's little daughter went and told her father that her mother had dropped down dead. He at once went home, and found the deceased on a sofa bleeding from the mouth and head. She was insensible, with a baby in her lap. The child told her father that she fetched a pint of porter for her mother, who, while in the act drinking it, fell down and hit her head against the floor. He found the mug and some blood and beer on the floor. The deceased never told him how it happened; she wanted some more beer. He had often been angry with her, and was sorry to say that a fortnight before he gave her two black eyes.—Two witnesses, named Jane Cross and Emma Mawby, deposed accompanying Tarry, by his request, to the house, where they found the deceased in the position he had described. Her husband asked her what she had been doing, and she said, "You done it." He asked her, "How could I do it when I have been haymaking?" The deceased twice said, "It was you." She was not insensible, and appeared to know what she was saying. The witness Cross saw her after dinner, when she appeared to be in a sound sleep. —Mr. Benjamin Kerr, surgeon, of Crick, said he attended the deceased about three months ago for an attack resembling delirium tremens. On Friday the deceased sent her little girl for some medicine, and the child then told him the mother was poorly, but had not been drinking. He sent a mixture to mitigate the exhaustion of the nervous system. He was called to see the deceased by the husband, at twenty minutes past two, and found her sitting on a sofa insensible. She had a bruise on one side of her face, a wound on the chin, and blood was issuing from her mouth. He tried all means to restore animation, but she only lived about 42 hours, and died on Sunday morning at half-past four. From a post mortem examination he had made, he formed the opinion that the cause of death was apoplexy—the rupture of a blood vessel with extravasation of blood on the brain. Her mode of life would make her liable to that, but it would probably date from the fall. She might have been conscious, or partially so, for a time. Three or four old bruises about the body were not connected with the cause of death —The jury returned a verdict of "Natural death from apoplexy, accelerated by excessive drinking." 932. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 August 1871 Attempted Suicide at Creaton.—On Monday morning last George Mawby, labourer, of Crick, who was on a visit at Creaton, attempted to destroy himself by cutting his throat. The instrument used was a blunt knife. He was at once removed to the Northampton Infirmary, where tbe wounds, which happily were not serious, were immediately attended to. He is now progressing favourably. This is the third time he has made an attempt on his life. 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933. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 02 September 1871 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. CROPPER, At the George Hotel, Rugby, on Tuesday, the 19th day of September next, at Three o'clock in tha Afternoon, A Very compact Freehold ESTATE (Land Tax redeemed), situate in the parish of Crick, in the county of Northampton, within a few minutes' walk from the Church, and distant from the Crick Railway Station upon the London and North-Western Railway about three miles, and from six miles. The Property comprises a convenient Residence, with suitable Farm Buildings, together with 228 acres of highly productive Arable and Pasture Land, in ring fence. Mr. John Cooper, the Tenant, will show the property. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Potts and Roberts, Solicitors, Chester; E. Harris, Esq., Solicitor, Rugby; or the Auctioneer, Rugby. 934. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 September 1871 CRICK. NOTICE OF SALE. THOS. EALES Has received instructions from the Executors of the Stephen Whitmill, deceased, TO SELL BY AUCTlON On Thursday, the 12th of October, The whole of the Live and Dead FARMING STOCK: COMPRISING 310 Sheep, 60 head of fat and store Cow Stock, seven cart Horses, three ditto yearling nag Horses, six strong store Pigs, and an assortment of modern Implements, which will be fully described in future advertisements, and in Catalogues, to be had five days prior to the Sale, of the Auctioneer, Daventry. ------PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CRICK RECTORY, near Rugby. W. CROPPER Has been favoured with instructions from the Executors of the late Rev. C. L. Swainson TO ARRANGE FOR SALE BY AUCTION, About the 18th day of Octobee, 1871, A PORTION of the excellent Household FURNITURE, a valuable LIBRARY of 1,500 VOLS, of BOOKS, including several early-printed black letter volumes, and curious engravings; pony carriage and village cart, nearly new harness, saddles, bridles; excellent gun, by Westley Richards; breech-loader, by Greenough, nearly new; duck gun, by Rigby of Dublin; trolling and salmon rods, several two- and three-light garden frames, mowing machine, garden roll, and numerous other effects. Particulars in next week's Paper and Catalogues in due course. 935. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 October 1871 Cattle Straying. —Joseph dealer, Crick, was charged with allowing two cows to stray on the Hillmorton road. —Police constable Holland proved the charge.—The defendant, who had been convicted of like offences eleven times, was fined 5s. for each animal, and 9s. 6d. costs. 936. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 November 1871 Keeping a Dog without a License. —York Watts, Crick, was summoned by the Excise on a charge of keeping a dog without a license: and further, if he had a license, with refusing to show the same to the Excise officer when called upon to do so.—Walter Weston, of West Haddon, said be called upon the defendant at his residence for the fourth time on the 4th of October, when the defendant said, as he had done before, that he had taken out a license and had lost it. He said he took it out at Rugby at the Post Office he was almost sure. Witness caused enquiries to be made, but he could not find that any such license had been issued. —The defendant produced two licenses for 1869 and and said be was almost sure he took one out for 1871.—Mr. Collier, officer of Inland Revenue, asked the Bench to inflict the full penalty, because the defendant had been so troublesome.—The Chairman said the defendant had shown great folly and neglect. He ought not to think it was the business of the officers of Excise to be going after him such a number of times. If he chose to be so neglectful, he must take the consequences.—Fined £3.—The defendant asked for time to pay, but was told that if it was not paid at once a distress warrant would immediately be issued. 937. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 December 1871 STEPHEN WHITMELL, deceased. SARAH WHITMELL, deceased. ALL persons having any Claim or Demand upon the respective Estates of STEPHEN WHITMELL, late of CRICK, the county of Northampton, Farmer and Grazier, deceased, and SARAH WHITMELL, late of CRICK aforesaid (widow of the said Stephen Whitmell) deceased, or on the Trustees of the said Stephen Whitmell, deceased, are requested to send full particulars thereof, on or before the 6th day of January next, to Mr. Stephen Whitmell, of Crick aforesaid, Farmer and Grazier, in order that the same may be examined, and, if found correct, discharged. And all persons Indebted to the respective Estates of the said Stephen Whitmell, deceased, and Sarah Whitmell, deceased, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Stephen Whitmell forthwith. THEODORE M. WRATISLAW, Solicitor to the Executors of the said Stephen Whitmell, deceased. Rugby, 15th Dec, 1871. 938. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 December 1871 CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE LET BY TENDER, From Lady Day next, from Year to Year, in Two Lots, Lot 1 MESSUAGE, GARDEN, and PREMISES, situate at Crick, late in the occupation of Mrs. West, and THREE CLOSES of PASTURE LAND, called Townsend Closes, and Martin's Close, and containing, together, 8a. 3r. 25p., or thereabouts.

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Lot 2.—A MESSUAGE, GARDEN, ORCHARD, STABLE, and other Outbuildings, situate at Crick aforesaid, late in the occupation of Mr. Edward Pike ; and FIVE CLOSES of excellent PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, called Elm Close, Hogslair Stones Closes, and the Hold, and containing, together, 20a. 1r. 18p., or thereabouts. Tenders addressed to "The Trustees of the lata Mr. Edward Pike," to be sent to my Office on or before Monday, the 8th day of January next. Neither the highest nor any Tender will be necessarily accepted. THEODORE M. WRATISLAW, Solicitor to the Trustees. Rugby, 15th December, 1871. ------CRICK. LIVE STOCK, HAY, STRAW, AND GRASS KEEPING TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By THOMAS EALES, On Friday, December 29th, 1871, by direction of Mr. John Bennett, who is giving up the land; COMPRISING Two Dairy Cows, with Calves at foot; Ditto in profit, Two Barren Heifers, Five Yearling Steers and Sturks, Seven Welsh Runts, four-year-old Harness Pony, seven-year-old Hackney and Harness Horse, Two Cart Fillies, 26 Acres of Grass Keeping, with Hay (till - 25th March, 1872), Ricks of Wheat and Oat Straw (to go off), the produce of Eight Acres. N.B.—Lots 26 and 27 of Straw to be viewed previous to Sale, as they will be Sold after the Keeping in Stone's Close. Sale to commence at Elm Close at one o'clock, as per catalogue. 939. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 December 1871 On tbe 20th of December, the Bishop of Peterborough instituted the Rev. James Black Gray, B.D, to the Rectory of Crick, Northamptonshire, vacant by the death of the Rev. Charles Litchfield Swainson, B.D, on the presentation of tbe President and Scholars of S. John Baptist College, Oxford. ------Fatal Accident. —On Saturday afternoon last a fatal accident occurred to a waggoner named Thomas Gupwell, in the employ of Mr. Stephen Whitmell, of Crick. He was going home from Rugby, in charge of a waggon and three horses, and, when near Hillmorton Wharf, the horses began to trot. Deceased was trying to hold the middle horse of the team, when they passed under a railway bridge, and probably being frightened by the rumbling sound of the waggon, broke into a gallop, and deceased was thrown down and trampled upon, receiving such injuries that he died in the course of the night. An inquest was held on Wednesday, before Dr. Winter, deputy-coroner, and a verdict of "Accidental Death" returned, the jury adding to the verdict that it was proved deceased was perfectly sober at the time of the occurrence. ------Assault. —William Collier, of Crick, was charged with assaulting William West, of the same place.—William West, farmer, said the defendant had worked for him at different times. Last Wednesday, December 20th, the defendant went to him, being tipsy, and began to call him about some thatching he had done by piece. Defendant had his money, but was not satisfied. Complainant said the work should be measured again, but defendant's rage was not thereby assuaged, and he called complainant a rogue, and began to fight him. He struck complainant three or four times—once on the head. Complainant never struck the defendant, but gave him good words.—Defendant said he was very sorry. He would not have struck the complainant, but he was provoked by the apparent disinclination to have the work remeasured.—The Chairman said it would be unbearable if the employed, whenever they felt they had some little grievance, were to go and beat the employer. Such a course would put an end to all order. —Fined 5s. and costs 9s. 6d, or 14 days. 940. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 February 1872 WANTED, Middle-aged WOMAN SERVANT. Only two in family.--Apply, personally, to Mr. Redgrave, Crick. 941. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 February 1872 On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Pytchley went to Crick, one of their best and surest meets; but the story goes—and, unlike most stories, it is too true —that a grievous enemy to foxes has turned up in the greyhounds of the district, and that only the day before a brace were killed midway between Crick and Lilbourne by a dog of Mr. Beasley's, farmer of the latter place. This same dog has done the like before; and to allow him, or indeed any greyhounds in hunting country, to run without slips, shows a disregard of the amusement of others, besides ignorance of the sport of coursing, that is by no means creditable. From this and other causes Crick and Lilbourne were both . Yelvertoft was ditto, and Hemplow only came to the rescue with ten minutes over the hills to ground beyond Welford.— Field Special Correspondent. 942. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 March 1872 DAVENTRY. Highway Board of the Weedon District.—On Tuesday last there was a meeting of this body, at the Moot Hall, Daventry. In the absence of the chairman and the vicechairman, Mr. John Payn presided.—The District Surveyor's report called attention to the bad state of a bridge near Crick Station, in the parish of Watford. In the absence of the waywarden for Watford parish, the subject was ordered to stand over till the next meeting of the Board. —The Surveyor reported that Mr. George Gilbert proposed to make .tn alteration on tbe road leading from Northampton to Dunchurch, in the parish of Kilsby, as represented in the plan produced.—The Board thought the alteration would be a great improvement, but made no order upon it.—The Surveyor reported that application had been made to him for permission to erect telegraph posts from Buckby Wharf Long Buckby post office.—The Board gave permission on the usual conditions. —The Surveyor reported that an encroachment had been made the road from Crick to Kilsby, in the parish of Kilsby, by Mr. Richard Sale, who had enclosed land by the road-side with a rail-fence.—The clerk was directed to write to Mr. Sale, requiring the removal of the fence before the next meeting of the Board, wliich was fixed for the 9th of April.

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943. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 30 March 1872 Jesse Berridge, of North Kilworth; Thomas Gilbert, of Swinford; — Harper, of Lilbourne, and William Berridge, of Crick, were charged with assaulting Ann White, at Lilbourne, on the 13th instant.— Mr. Rawlins, of Market Harborough, appeared tor the complainant, and Mr. Bagster. of Lutterworth, for the defendants.—The Bench allowed adjournment, defendants paying the entire costs of the day. 944. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 April 1872 CRICK, Northamptonshire. SALE OF FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, HAY AND STRAW, to go off; GRASS KEEPING. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. BLISS, On Thursday, the 2nd May next, on the Farm, at Crick, in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Band, CONSISTING of 30 long-wool Leicester ewes and lambs, 15 wether tegs in the wool, two cart horses, harness, waggons, carts, ploughs, harrows, and farming implements; hay and straw, to go off; and grass keeping until Michaelmas next. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. Catalogues may had one week prior to the Sale, on application to Mr. James Carvil, on the premises, or the Office of the Auctioneer, Daventry. ------PRELIMINARY NOTICE. CRICK, Northamptonshire, the following VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE BY AUCTION, by Mr. BLISS, in May next:— THE HOME FARM. CONSISTING of SEVEN ENCLOSURES of Arable and Pasture LAND, within ring fence, well watered, and in high state of cultivation, with convenient Barns, Stabling, Granaries, Cow Sheds, Waggon Hovels, and other Farm Buildings complete, now in the occupation of Mr. John Band, together with a MESSUAGE or Tenement, Garden, Piggeries, and other Out-buildings adjoining tbe above Land. This Lot lies adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from Northampton to Dunchurch, and contains, in the whole, 30 Acres, more or less. Also a CLOSE of rich Pasture LAND, containing 1a. 3r., more or less, with a good DWELLING-HOUSE thereon, comprising sitting-room, two kitchens, two bed-rooms, dairy and pantry, with pigstye &c, situate adjoining the abovementioned Turnpike Road, and now in the occupation Mr. James Carvil. Full particulars will shortly appear, and in the meantime apply to Mr. William Band, Braunston Lodge, Rugby; Mr. Roche, Sohcitor, or the Auctioneer, both of Daventry. April 18th, 1872. 945. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 May 1872 CRICK, Northamptonshire, 66 ACRES of excellent GRASS KEEPING, to 29th of September next. W. J. PEIRCE is instructed by Mr. Thos. Lumley (who is giving up the Rectory Land), TO SELL BY AUCTION, On the 10th May, 1872, at Crick, in the county of Northampton, The following valuable GRASS KEEPING, viz.:— Lot 1 Upper Part of Forty Acres 0 3 39 Lot 2 Lower Part of Acres 33 0 11 Lot 3 Crackshill Close 4 3 10 Lot 4 Long Meadow 5 1 23 Lot 5 Hartley's Ciose 5 0 0 Lot 6 Barn Close 10 1 21 65 2 24 The usual Credit will be given and a careful Shepherd provided. The Auctioneer requests the Company to meet him at Lot 1, at Three o'clock. 946. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 May 1872 CRICK, Nortiiamptonsliire. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES Consisting of 32 Acres of rich ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, MESSUAGES AND BUILDINGS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. BLISS, At the Grand Union Inn, at Crick Wharf, on Thursday, the 23rd day of May, 1872, at Three for Four o'clock in the Afternoon, in Two Lots. Lot 1. THE HOME FARM, situate close to the village of Crick. and adjoining the Turnpike Road leading to West Haddon, conveniently divided into seven enclosures, and containing 29a. 3r. 3p., more or less, 13a. 2r. 14p. of which are Arable and the remainder Pasture, lying within ring fence well watered, in a high state of cultivation, with barns, stables, granaries, cowsheds, waggon hovels, and requisite farm buildings. Also, a COTTAGE, standing in one of the closes, with garden and outbuildings adjoining, the whole being in the occupation of Mr. John Band. Lot 2. A compact DWELLING HOUSE, near to Lot 1, and adjoining the said Turnpike road, containing sitting-room, two kitchens, two bed-rooms, dairy, and pantry, with convenient outbuildings, standing in a close of rich pasture accommodation land, containing 1a. 2r. 25p., now in the Occupation of Mr. James Carvell. Possession of both Lots will be given at Michaelmas next. Particulars may obtained of Mr. William Band, Braunston Lodged Rugby; Mr. Roche, Solicitor, or the Auctioneer, both of Daventry. 947. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 June 1872 CRICK. TO BE LET, 20 ACRES PASTURE LAND. Lilbourne Road. 25 ACRES PASTURE and ARABLE, Watford Road. TO BE SOLD, 10 ACRES PASTURE LAND, Haddon Hill. Apply to Mr. Thomas Redgrave, Farmer, Crick.

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948. Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 22 June 1872 The Late Thunderstorms.— For three days together, this week, the neighbourhood has been visited by repeated thunderstorms, attended with vivid flashes of lightning, in quick succession, which lasted for several hours together, while the rain poured down in torrents, attended at intervals with hail. At about half past five o'clock on Tuesday, an oak tree, in the hedge-row of tha highway leading from Gilmorton to Ashby Magna, was struck by the electric fluid, the bark being completely torn from the tree below the branches, and shivered to atoms. At Pailton, a fire-ball struck the top of the chimney of a cottage, and descended into the house, where several of the inmates were seated with the door and windows open; fortunately the family escaped uninjured. At Stanford fields, a valuable bullock, the property of Mr. John Bill, baker and farmer of , took shelter under a tree and was killed on the spot, while in a field near by, the house occupied by Mr. Henry Ireson, gamekeeper, was struck at one end, and a part of the coping, and part of the roof, which was thatched, were removed. The next day, Wednesday, some bullocks took shelter during the storm under an elm tree, in a field at Kilsby, the property of Mr. Whitmell, of Crick, and three were killed. 949. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 January 1873 Divisional Petty Sessions, Jan. 22. —Before the Rev. V. Knightley, and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes. Henry Papworth, Crick, was charged with being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart, at West Haddon.—Fined 6s. and costs 9s. 6d., or 14 days' with hard labour. 950. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 February 1873 BRIXWORTH HIGHWAY BOARD. THE BRIXWORTH HIGHWAY BOARD are desirous of receiving TENDERS for the supply of HARTSHILL, MOUNTSORRELL, or other GRANITE, Unbroken and Broken to 2-1/4-inch gauge, and free from Fine Chippings. The Granite to be of the best quality, and to be delivered at the following places, in such quantities, and at such times, previous to the first day of September next, as the District Surveyor shall direct, viz.:— Tons. Brixworth Station 350 Lamport 750 Brampton 700 Northampton 570 Crick Wharf 140 Whilton Wharf 270 Buckby Wharf 350 Welford Wharf 60 Total 3190 Or any other quantity at the above-named places. The whole of the above quantities of Granite must be delivered before the first day of September next, after which date the Board refuses to receive the same, and will hold the Contractor liable for any excess of price that they may have to pay for the quantities of material not delivered by him, and purchased by them of other parties, after that date; and so often as any Granite is delivered by him the Contractor must forward, by post, to the District Surveyor (Mr. Thomas Gulliver, of Holdenby), an invoice, specifying the weight thereof, and the place at which the same has been delivered. The Tenders, including carriage and wharfage to the above places, to be delivered at my Office, 18, Market-square, Northampton, by or before Ten o'clock in the Morning of Saturday, the 1st day of March instant, addressed to the " Chairman of the Brixworth Highway Board." The Board do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. By order of the Board, WM. TOMALIN, Clerk. N.B. —The Contractor will be required to enter into a Bond for the due performance of his Contract. ------CRICK STATION, near DAVENTRY. IN consequence of the Scarcity of Stock, the usual MONTHLY STOCK SALE will be DISCONTINUED until further notice. EALES & NORMAN, Auctioneers, Daventry. Feb. 15th, 1873. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. J. PEIRCE, At the Wheat Sheaf Inn, West Haddon, on Friday March the 14th, 1873, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, A Valuable Freehold and Tithe-free ESTATE, consisting of 40 acres of first-rate old feeding Land, divided into two enclosures, and situate near the village Crick. This estate was the property of the late Thomas Lovell Esq., of Winwick Warren, and is sold by direction of his executors. The well known excellence of this land needs no comment from the Auctioneer. Full particulars may be known on application to Messrs. Markham, Solicitors, or the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton. 951. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 February 1873 THE HIGHWAY BOARD for the WEEDON DISTRICT are desirous of receiving Tenders from persons willing to CONTRACT for the Supply of HARTSHILL or MOUNTSORRELL STONES, for the repair of the Highways within the District for the year ensuing. The quantity of Stones required will be about 5,140 tons, which are to be delivered as follows :— 180 tons Shaw's Wharf, Long Buckby 60 tons Simms's Wharf, Hill morton 60 tons Thompson's Wharf, Long Buckby Page 170 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

120 tons Willoughby Bridge 90 tons Green's Bridge, Onley 330 tons Crick Station Bridge 60 tons Wood Corner Bridge, Barby 270 tons Hands's Bridge, Welton 60 tons Watford Gap Bridge 120 tons Norman's Wharf, Barby 540 tons Crick Wharf 110 tons Weedon Wharf (Humphreys) 60 tons Lovell's Bridge, Winwick 150 tons Brockhall Landing 300 tons Weedon Wharf (Hollier's) 90 tons Elkins's Bridge, Elkington 210 tons Shuckburgh Wharf 60 tons Topham's Bridge, Elkington 180 tons Heyford Wharf (Garratt's) 60 tons Stanford Hall Station 30 tons Stowe Hill Wharf 180 tons Yelvertoft Wharf 600 tons Marston Doles Wharf 60 tons Clifton Wharf 390 tons Welton Wharf 210 tons Tarry's Wharf, Hillmorton 200 tons Whilton Wharf 270 tons Braunston Wharf The above is the estimated quantity of Stones which will be required, but the Board reserve to themselves the right to order more or less, as the District Surveyor may find necessary. The Tenders to state the price per ton for each description of Stone, broken to 2-inch gauge, and free from chippings and unbroken, delivered at each of the above places, including Wharfage. The Stones to be delivered at such times and in such quantities as the District Surveyor may direct, and if such Stones be not respectively delivered within six weeks after they shall be ordered by the District Surveyor, the Board reserve to themselves the right to refuse to receive and pay for them, and also to put an end to the Contract by sending a notice to that effect to the Contractor by post, and if the Stones be not broken to the stipulated gauge, the Board reserve the power to have them broken, and to deduct the cost of such breakage from the price of the Stones. When any Stones are forwarded an invoice of the same, specifying the weights and the parish for which they are intended, must at the same time be sent to the District Surveyor by post. Tenders will be received for any one or more of the above deliveries, and must be sent to me on or before Saturday, the 8th day of March next. Forms of Tender may be obtained on application to me. The Board do not pledge themselves accept the lowest or any Tender. WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY, Clerk to the Board. Daventry, 20th February, 1873. 952. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 01 March 1873 CRICK, Northamptonshire. FREEHOLD MESSUAGE OR DWELLING-HOUSE, With STABLING, BREWHOUSE, PIGGERIES, LARGE GARDEN, and other APPURTENANCES. W. J. PEIRCE Is instructed by the Executors of the late Mrs. M. A. Parnell, TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Thursday, the 27th March, 1873, at the Red Lion at Crick, in the county of Northampton, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced, ALL that substantially-built and conveniently arranged freehold MESSUAGE or Dwelling-ilouse, situate and being in Crick, in the county of Northampton, with the stabling, brewhouse, piggeries, large garden, and other appurtenances thereto belonging, the whole occupying an area of one acre, more or less, and late in the occupation of Mrs. M. A. Parnell, deceased. To view, apply on the premises; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Benn, Solicitors, Rugby; or the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton. 953. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 08 March 1873 CRICK, Northamptonshire. DESIRABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, With STABLING, BARN, BREWHOUSE, PIGGERIES, LARGE GARDEN, and other APPURTENANCES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. J. PEIRCE, by order of the Executors of the late Mrs. M. A. Parnell, on Thursday, 27th March, 1873, at the Red Lion Inn, Crick, in the county of Northampton, at Five o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced, ALL that substantial brick-built Freeehold RESIDENCE, situate in Crick, in the county of Northampton, containing three sitting-rooms, kitchen, larder, cellar, three good bedrooms, dressing-room, and three attics, together with the capital yard, having a gateway entrance thereto, four-stall stable, barn, brewhouse, piggeries, flower garden, large and productive kitchen ditto, well-stocked with thriving fruit trees, the whole occupying an area of one acre, or thereabouts, and late in

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the occupation of Mrs. M. A. Parnell, deceased. To view the property, apply on the premises; and for further particulars, to Messrs. Benn, Solicitors, Rugby; or the Auctioneer, Derngate, Northampton. ------VALUABLE GRAZING LAND, At CRICK, Northamptonshire. W. J. PEIRCE Has received instructions from the representatives of the late Thomas Lovell, Winwick Warren, TO SELL BY AUCTION, At the Crown lnn, West Haddon on Friday, April 4th, 1873, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, A Valuable Freehold and Tithe-free EST ATE, consisting of 40a. 1r. 9p. of first-rate old FEEDING LAND, divided into Two Enclosures, and situate in the parish of Crick, in the county of Northampton. The well-known excellence and rich feeding qualities of this land renders comment from the Auctioneer unnecessary. Full particulars may be known on application to Messrs. Markham, Solicitors, St. Giles'-square, or the Auctioneer, Northampton. 954. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 15 March 1873 CRICK, Northamptonshire. Excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Capital Feather Beds and Bedding, BREWING VESSELS, USEFUL GIG, And other Effects, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. J. PEIRCE, On Thursday, the 27th day of March, 1873, on the Premises and by order of the Executors of the late Mrs. M. A. Parnell, at Crick, in the County of Northampton, COMPRISING mahogany four-post and other bedsteads, with furnitures: palliasses, wool mattrasses, capital feather beds, bolsters and pillows, wool ditto, several pairs of blankets, oak wardrobe, mahogany double chests of drawers, oak and painted single chests of ditto, linen chests, painted washing and dressing tables, chamber services, bed-room easy chairs, bamboo painted chairs, dressing glasses, towel horses, carpets and druggetts, &c.; mahogany Pembroke, card, and tea tables; capital two-leaf oak dining ditto, mahogany couch, hair; mahogany sofa, in ditto; oak bureau, two sets of oak-framed chairs, easy ditto, chimney glass, in rosewood frame; barometer, -30-hour clock, in oak case; Kidderminster carpet, druggett, fenders, fire-irons, mahogany butler's tray, copper tea urn, china tea service, metal tea and Coffee pots, decanters, tumblers, wine glasses, custard and jelly ditto, white-handled knives and forks, six and one elbow Windsor chairs, kitchen tables, brass bottlejack, scales and weights, quantity of dinner ware, sundry earthenware, meat hastener, brass skillets, iron boilers, saucepans, tea kettles, tinware, &c., &c.; several large brewing tubs, smaller ditto, hop sieve and tunnels, ale casks, salting lead, wash tray, water stand, three ladders, wheelbarrow, hen pens, &c. Also, a very useful gig, in good condition. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. ------Inquest at Barby.— Wm. Terry, Esq, held an inquest at the Black Horse, Barby, on Monday, touching the death of Charlotte Martha Buchanan. The deceased was three years and three months old and was the daughter of James Buchanan, labourer, of Southam, and step-grand-child of Sarah Jakeman of Barby, with whom it had lived for upwards of two years. On the previous Wednesday Mrs. Jakeman placed a pan of nearly boiling water on the floor near the back door. The child followed her outside the house, and on obeying a command to go back she fell with her knees into the hot water, turning nerself round in a sitting position and calling for help. She was put to bed and oil applied to the parts, but she died about half-past nine on Friday night. Mr. Christmas, surgeon, of Crick, saw the child on Friday afternoon, and from the first thought it would not live. He approved of the treatment, and attributed death to a shock to the nervous system arising from the inquiries sustained.—The jury returned verdict of death from natural causes. 955. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 March 1873 CRICK BRICK AND TILE MANUFACTORY. I am truly sorry to have to inform the public that Mrs. Thomas Reynolds and her adviser were quite wrong respecting the sanity of my mind. With sincere thanks for all favours received in my business for the last 22 years, I still remain your most humble servant, hoping you will be kind enough to favour me tor the future. March 20th, 1873. THOMAS REYNOLDS. 956. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 05 April 1873 JOHN WATTS, deceased, ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand against the Estate of JOHN WATTS, late of Crick, Butcher and Farmer, deceased, are requested to send to us full particulars thereof immediately, with the nature of the securities (if any) held by them respectively. J. & J. H. BENN, Solicitors, Rugby. March 31st, 1873. 957. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12 April 1873 CRICK, Northamptonshire. notice of sale. W. J. PEIRCE Is Instructed TO SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises of the late Mr. John Watts, of Crick, in the County of Northampton, on Friday, 26th April. 1873, THE whole of the LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, GRASS KEEPING, &c., comprising 37 head of Cow Stock, 100 Sheep and Lambs, Seven Horses, Quantity of Grass Keeping, Implements of Husbandry, &c., &c., full particulars of which will appear in future advertisements. 958. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 April 1873 George Mawby, Crick, was committed for seven days for being drunk, at West Haddon, on the night of the 3rd inst.

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959. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 03 May 1873 DAVENTRY PETTY SESSIONS April 30.-Before Capt. Stopford, the Rev. V. Knightley, and Lieut. Col. Lowndes. William Arnold, Crick, was charged with being drunk and riotous, on the 16th ult.—P.C. Holland proved the charge.— Fined 5s and costs 9s. 6d. ------CRICK, Northamptonshire. GENTEEL AND USEFUL household FURNITURE Capital FEATHER BEDS, and other Effects TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION By W. J. PEIRCE, On Tuesday next, 6th May, 1873, on the Premises of the late Mr Jno Watts, at Crick, in the county of Northampton, COMPRISING mahogany four-post, half-tester, and other bedsteads with furniture, mattrasses, five feather beds, bolsters and pillows, wool ditto, mahogany and oak chests of drawers, washing and dressing tables, chamber ware, dressing glasses, night commodes, bed-room chairs,.carpets &c, knotted oak loo table, oak dining ditto, Pembroke and other ditto, mahogany couch, in hair; mahogany bureau and bookcase, oak bureau, barometer, eight-day clock in case; 12 and two-elbow Windsor chairs, oak corner cupboard, chimney glass, engravings, carpets, hearth-rugs, fenders fire irons, kitchen tables, pewter plates and dishes, brass bottle jack, warming pan, knives and forks, dinner and glassware, iron boilers, copper kettles, saucepans, and numerous other Effects. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. 960. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 10 May 1873 John Jones, Crick, was charged with assaulting Ann Hillyer, Ashby St. Ledgers.— Wm. Pain Cowley said the defendant had several times called at the house of his mother, Mrs. Cowley, and caused her great annoyance.—The defendant, who appeared to be scarcely compos mentis, said he called in a friendly way, and he thought the summons ought to be reversed. It was unpleasant to make a friendly call and then to be summoned.—The Chairman told the defendant he had no right to enter people's houses to annoy, and if he did not cease the practice he would find himself confined as an offender or lunatic. 961. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 17 May 1873 MARY ANN PARNELL, deceased. ALL Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate of MARY ANN PARNELL, late of CRICK, widow, deceased, are requested to send particulars thereof to Mr. Richard Parnell, of West Haddon, Butcher, one of the Executors, on or before the 1st day of June next. And all persons Indebted to the said Estate, are required to pay their respective debts to the said Mr. Richard Parnell before the 1st day of June next. By order of the Executors, T. and J. H. BENN, their Solicitors. Rugby, May 12th, 1873. 962. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 24 May 1873 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions. May 21st.—Before the Rev. V. Knightley and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes. Assault: Ezra Redgrave, Crick, was charged with assaulting his father and others, at Crick, on Monday last. John Redgrave, solicitor, Birmingham, said he was at his father's house at Crick, on Monday last, when the defendant was very excited and violent. Witness called in Mr. Christmas, surgeon, whom the defendant bit. The defendant was taken into custody, and now two surgeons, Mr. Christmas, Crick, and Mr. Gowing, Daventry, certified that he is a dangerous lunatic. The Bench made the usual order for his confinement. 963. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 14 June 1873 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, June 11.—Before the Rev. V. Knigbtley and Lieut.-Col. Lowndes. Leaving Service.—Wm. Collier, Crick, was charged with unlawfully leaving the service of his master, Wm. Sherman, Elkington.—Complainant said he hired the defendant in Dec. last till Michaelmas next, for £7 for the period. All went on very well until the 6th of May, when at bedtime at night the defendant did not appear, and had not done so since. Complainant wished to have him back.—The defendant said that in addition to his regular work he had to clean horses' bits. —The Bench thought the defendant had left without any sufficient reason, and ordered him to return and fulfil his contract, suggesting that it would be well and promotive to his own interests to conduct himself well in future. —The costs, 8s., to be deducted from his wages. ------NORTHAMPTON PETTY SESSIONS. Friday, June 13th.—Before the Mayor (Wm. Jones, Esq.). J. Barry, Esq., T. Shepard, Esq., and W. Adkins, Esq. George Morby, general dealer, Crick, was fined 5s. for being drunk and incapable of taking care of a pony and cart in Bridge-street, on the 11th instant. 964. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 26 July 1873 Cornelius Bennett, Crick, was charged under three separate warrants with not having paid an order granted to Mary Ashby, of the same place. The amount of the arrears was 10s. 6d.—Committed for three calendar months. 965. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 16 August 1873 Police Regulations.—P.C. Joshua Chambers, for eight years a very efficient officer at Green's Norton, has been removed to Crick, and P.C. George Clitheroe, a rising member of the force, has been removed from Towcester to Green's Norton. ------Page 173 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

WEEDON DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD ...... —The surveyor desired directions from the Board as to the steps he should take to have certain thorns removed from the road side the parish Crick, and belonging to Mr. T. Morris, of Yelvertoit.—Mr. Norton referred to a similar encroachment on the Old-street road, in the parish of Kilsbv, and thought that if one should be removed, so also should the other.—The Board ordered that notice should given in both cases, and if the thorns were not then removed proceedings should be taken to enforce removal. 966. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 23 August 1873 CRICK. Anniversary Sermons. —On Sunday last two very appropriate sermons were preached in the Independent Chapel, Crick, on behalf of the School connected with that place of worship, the Rev. E. Hassan, of Wavertree. The rev. gentleman chose as a text for the morning's discourse, Job 16ith. and last clause of 19th verse; and for the evening. Psalm 90th, 16th and 17th verses. The congregations were good, and the collections amounted to five guineas. In the afternoon Mr. Hassan presented eight senior scholars on leaving the school with a Bible each, accompanied with some suitable and well-timed advice. The following day was the school treat, and a most joyous time it was to all present. After the day's pleasures were over the Bev. E. Hassan delivered a lecture, in the chapel, on his recent travels in America. It occupied about an hour and half in delivery, and proved a rare treat to those privileged to listen to it. Subjoined is a summary the same which may not prove uninteresting to our numerous readers: —The Lecturer commenced with an account of his voyage across the Atlantic, which was accomplished in ten days, it was like the generality of sea voyages, of a varied character, sometimes the weather and scenery being truly delightful, and at other times just the reverse. New York, with Brooklyn, Staten Island, &c., were next described, the hotel life there vividly contrasted with the churches and christian life in the great city. From New York he travelled to Washington, and saw Mount Vernon, the home of General Washington ; from thence he went to the Niagara Falls, which are peculiarly stupendous, their magnificence consisting in the volume water precipitated, which has been computed at 100 millions of tons per hour. Saratoga was next visited, being noted for its medicinal springs, and as a most fashionable watering place. He then took the cars for the far off West, stopping at various places of interest on his journey, at one of which he saw a man known by the name of "Wild Bill," who had shot more men during the Civil War than any other man living, and he seemed to glory in his murderous profession. From there he went to a place called Denoir, when he mixed among wild Indians, Buffaloes, and other wild cattle; and.then on again until the train began to ascend the Rocky Mountains—one day among ice and snow, and the next day among flowers and fruits, a land, so to speak, "Flowing with milk and honey," where there was abundance of grain, beef, mutton, &c., and indeed almost everything calculated satisfy poor human nature's hungry stomach. While in that part he put up at a hotel, where the landlord told him he shot five men one day betore dinner because they would not behave thecuselves, but assured Mr. H. he would not shoot him, and while he stopped there he found him a very pleasant fellow. Passing from the main line at a junction he visited the Mormon settlement at Salt Lake City, and found it a remarkably fine place; the temple was an immense building, large enough to hold a congregation of 10,000 people— the number at the service the Sunday morning he was there being, however, only 1,500, so there was ample room for strangers. The preacher was one of the elders, a very holy man in his way, but how many wives he had he could not ascertain. He preached a long, dismal sermon, tried to prove that Mormonism was the right way and first-rate way to the better country, and that all other ways just went nowhere. For more than an hour he had to listen this apostle's rigmarole, and, as may be imagined, he had no inclination go again in the afternoon, as one taste of Mormon worship was enough, for he then went to California, staying there some days, and afterwards took a ticket from San Francisco on his return journey, direct to Philadelphia, travelling night and day from one Thursday morning to the following Thursday evening, having by this time become most heartily tired of the trains. From there he went to the Canadas, and having visited their several places of interest aud importance, took train to Boston, and shortly afterwards returned to Liverpool, having been from home little more than three months. The lecturer, in conclusion, said it was worthy of remark that he had never had a day's illness all the time he was away, which might doubtless be partly attributed to not being burdened with very much luggage, and that one good strong pair of boots had carried him out and home again. It is but just to add that Mr. Hassan, being well known in the locality, not only commanded a most respectable audience to hear and greet him, but he leaves, too, with the must hearty best wishes of his friends. ------—Richard Eales, butcher, Crick, was charged with allowing three horses to stray. —Defendant's son appeared.—Fined 6s. each horse and 9s. 6d. costs, or a month. —Thomas Hopkins, Crick, was charged with allowing a sow and four pigs to stray, on the 11th August.—P.C. Chambers proved the charge.— Fined 5s. and 9s. 6d. costs. 967. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 06 September 1873 Petty Sessions, Sept. 3rd.—Before Sir R. Knightley, Bart. M.P., Capt. Stopford, and the Rev. V. Knightley. Unstamped Weights. —Richard Hales, butcher, Crick, was charged with having in his business premises five unstamped, iron weights.—lnspector Browning said the weights were correct in weight, except that one or two were a turn of the scale too heavy.—Fined 10s. and 10s. 6d. costs.

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968. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 13 September 1873 CRICK, near Rugby. THOMAS EALES is instructed TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Tuesday, October 7th, 1873, THE valuable COW and SHEEP STOCK, HORSES, and IMPLEMENTS, on the Mount Pleasant Farm, by order of Mr. James Mawby, who is leaving the same. Particulars in due course. 969. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 September 1873 CRICK— MOUNT PLEASANT FARM TO LET, consisting of 44 ACRES of excellent PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, with Farm House, and convenient Farm Buildings. Possession on 11th October next.—Apply to Mr. Redgrave, Solicitor, Quadrant Chambers, Birmingham. 970. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 04 October 1873 CRICK, near Rugbv VALUABLE SALE OF SHEEP AND COW STOCK CART HORSES, HARNESS, POULTRY, WOOL, IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY AND BREWING UTENSILS &c., TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by THOMAS EALES, On Thursday, October 9th, 1873, on the "Mount Pleasant" Farm, near Crick Wharf, by order of Mr. J. Mawby, who is leaving; COMPRISING 39 prime long-woolled ewes and lambs, 12 head of home-bred cow stock, three useful cart horses and ditto filly, poultry, 19 fleeces of wool, three narrow-wheel waggons, two broad-wheel dung carts, water cart, light spring trap, ditto harness, eight sets of cart ditto, saddles and bridles, two single iron ploughs, by Adams; scuffle, land roll, seed, two-horse and sheet harrows, two turnip-cutters, two-knife chaff machine, weighing ditto and ten weights, by Avery; wool scales and weights, universal corn mill, winnowing machine, in good condition; iron sack barrow and barn tackle, corn sacks, Winnowing and rick sheets, rick borer, 35-round and eight other ladders, wood and fleak hurdles, lead and stone horse troughs, pig and sheep troughs, cow cribs, drag rakes, grindstone and posts, together with large assortment of agricultural tools; two-dozen churns, five milk leads, tin and wood milk buckets, brass kettles, and dairy utensils; 27- gallon copper, eight-bushel mash tub, nine brewing tubs, eight one-hogshead, half-hogshead, and other casks; brewing utensils, old iron, and numerous other effects. The whole of the above are worthy the notice of purchasers, and will be arranged near the Farm House at Eleven o'clock, and the Sale will commence at Twelve o'clock prompt, as per catalogues, which may be had of the Auctioneer, Daventry. 971. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 11 October 1873 CRICK. FARM TO BE LET, CONTAINING about 90 acres (three-fourths excellent Pasture and Grass Land), with commodious Farmhouse, extensive stabling and outbuildings. Also, a small FARM of 30 acres, principally old pasture, without buildings.—Apply by letter to No. 54, Mercury Office, Northampton. 972. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 22 November 1873 DAVENTRY. Petty Sessions, Nov. 19.—Before Colonel Clarke, Captain Stopford, and Rev. V. Knightley...... Martha Fretter, Crick, obtained an order for 2s. 6d. per week and costs against Frederick Law, Northampton.—Mr. Roche for complainant. 973. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 20 December 1873 Petty Sessions, Dec. 17th.—Before Sir R. Knightley Bart., M.P., Col. Clarke, the Rev. V. Knightley, and Colonel Lowndes...... Julia Loydall, Crick, obtained an order for 2s. 6d. a week and costs against Edwin Collins, of New Bilton.—Mr. J. M. Seabroke, Rugby, for the defence. 974. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 27 December 1873 MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT WEST HADDON. On Tuesday afternoon an inquiry was instituted at West Haddon, by Mr. W. Tomalin, deputy coroner, into the cause of the death of Mrs. Alice Gulliver, a lady of independent fortune, who resided at Crick, about two miles from West Haddon. The husband of the deceased lady died about nine-years ago, since which time she had resided the house, keeping only one domestic servant, between herself and whom a very strong attachment existed. Since her husband s death she had lived very frugally, very much below her income, and her fortune had accordingly year by year increased, until, at the time of her death a month ago, it was calculated she was worth £900 a year from landed and other property. Many relatives reside in the neighbourhood, and a good deal of speculation seems to have been indulged in as to the disposition of the old lady's property. Since her death two wills have been produced. Early in November it appears she sent for her niece, Mrs. Waters, the wife of a surgeon at Worcester, and that lady arrived at Crick in a few days afterwards. Mrs. Gulliver was 73 years of age, and had been in declining health for several months past, though latterly she seemed to be in the enjoyment of better health than in the summer. On the 22nd ult. she was seized with sickness and semi-fainting fits. Mrs. Waters, on the morning of that day, went to Mr. Walker, surgeon of the village, and also a distant relation of Mrs. Gulliver. He attended, but she died the following day under circumstances afterwards deemed Page 175 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

suspicious. He gave a certificate of death from heart disease, and the body was buried in West Haddon churchyard. Various rumours arose shortly after the interment to the effect that the deceased lady did not die a natural death. On a wall opposite to the house in which she resided some persons printed the word "poison" in large letters, and it seems to have been a subject of conversation and gossip among the villagers that Mrs. Gulliver's death was to be accounted for by unfair means. The circumstances were reported by the police to the Daventry Bench magistrates, who communicated with the coroner, Mr. W. Terry, and he immediately ordered the body to be disinterred and a post mortem examination to made, and the stomach removed for chemical analysis, fixing the date of the inquisition, already stated, for Tuesday. The jury assembled at the Crown Inn, and the Rev. G. L. W. Fauquier was appointed foreman. Mr. Rea, solicitor, and coroner for the city of Worcester, watched the proceedings on behalf of Mrs. Waters, and Mr. John Becke, of Northampton, represented the other relatives of the deceased. The following evidence was then taken: — Jane Middleton deposed: I was servant to the deceased, who resided at Crick. I cannot remember when she died, but it is a little time since. I waited upon her, and Mrs. Waters also waited upon her. I don't know what relation Mrs. Waters was to her. Mrs. Waters came to the house the Thursday before my mistress died. No one else lived in the house, and no one else came during the time between her arrival and Mr. Walker coming to see the deceased on the Saturday morning previous to her death on the following day. I observed that Mrs. Gulliver was not well on the Saturday morning. I did not say anything to the deceased nor to Mrs. Waters, and the latter did not give me any instructions. She told me on Saturday morning she would go for Mr. Walker, and she went out between ten and eleven o'clock. The doctor came between five and six o'clock in the evening. He saw the deceased, and I heard him say she was dangerously ill. I did not hear him give any instructions to Mrs. Waters. I sat up part of the night with the deceased, and Mrs. William Watts sat the other part of the night. Mrs. Waters had sent me for her. On Mr. Walker going out, he told her he would send some medicine. He sent it, and I saw Mrs. Waters give her dose some time on Sunday morning. It did not make her sick or bad. Just before her sickness, Mrs. Waters gave her a bit of toast and a glass of sherry. She was sick a few minutes after taking it. That was before she said she would send for the doctor. After the sickness, and before the doctor came, no one saw the deceased but myself and Mrs. Waters. Mr. Walker came on the Sunday morning between nine and ten o'clock. No one else was present but Mrs. Waters, myself, and Mrs. Watts. When Mr. Walker came down stairs, he told me that she would be better in two or three days.—Mr. Rea asked whether the evidence was admissible.—The Deputy Coroner replied that he could take any evidence. The inquiry was to elicit the truth. Mr. Rea was quite aware of it, but, in his practice as a coroner, he invariably refrained from taking evidence that was not legal, and which would be struck out in another court.—Witness continued: Soon after the doctor went, the deceased was again taken very ill. I heard Mrs. Waters open the windows, and, as I thought, shut the doors, and I then went upstairs to see how my mistress was, and I saw she was dead. That was about twenty minutes to twelve o'clock. I asked Mrs. Waters whether I should fetch Mrs. Gulliver's sister, and she said "Yes, and fetch the doctor". I fetched him directly. When I went upstairs, the window of the room was wide open, and I smelt some scent in the room, not very strong. Only a minnte or two before the deceased died Mrs. Waters came down stairs and fetched a clean top sheet to put on the bed, and it had been put on when I went upstairs. Mrs. Waters put the dirty sheet away. I don't know where she put it. Mr. Walker came directly afterwards, and found Mrs. Gulliver dead. I think Mrs. Waters and the deceased were very good friends. She was visiting at the house.— By Mr. Becke: I saw the deceased about half an hour. Mrs. Waters went for the doctor, and she was then very sick. She was taken ill on the Saturday morning, and appeared quite well on Friday night. She slept later than usual on Saturday morning. On waking she rapped for me, and on my going to the room I found she was sick. I don't know whether she had been sick before, and cannot say that she had eaten anything to make her sick, or that anything had been taken to her before she was sick. don't know whether she was sick during the day—l was not upstairs much. She was sick again at night, and Miss Watts told me to keep the vomit, and I put it into a little room, but when I got up on the following morning it had been thrown away. Mrs. Gulliver was sick on Sunday morning after taking some tea, and also again after taking a glass of sherry and a bit of toast. There was a smell of scent when I went into the room on Sunday morning directly after my mistress died, but I cannot say what it was. I heard the windows opened, and on going upstairs I asked Mrs. Waters how the deceased was. She replied, " She is faint," but I said " She is dead," seeing that that was the case. I went for Mr. Walker immediately, and she told him that the deceased was not dead, when he said she was.—By the Coroner: It was on the Sunday morning that the deceased had the toast and sherry, and before the doctor came. Mr. Thomas Osborne Walker deposed: I am a surgeon practising at Crick. I was sent for to the deceased on Saturday, the 22nd of November. Mrs. Waters came to my house and asked me to go about five o'clock in the afternoon, it being then between ten and eleven. She said Mrs. Gulliver was not very well. I told her I was going on my journey to Kilsby and Barby, and should be some hours away, and suggested that I should to see Mrs. Gulliver at once. She said, "No," and begged me not to go then because Mrs. Gulliver was asleep, and she thought the sleep would do her good. She stated that Mrs. Gulliver had eaten two large raw apples, and that she had been sick, and accounted for the sickness by repeating what she had told me about the apples, and also added that she had eaten some pork pie, which she thought was improper for her, especially as the pie had been in the house about a month, and was sour. I pressed upon her to be allowed to go at once, and I offered twice, if not three times, to go, before starting on my journey ; but she wished me not to call then, saying that any time in the day would do. I went the evening about five o'clock. The servant made answer to the door, and asked me upstairs. I said, "What, is your mistress ill that she has to be upstairs ?" And she replied, "Yes." I went upstairs, and found Mrs. Gulliver very ill indeed; much worse than I expected. I had seen her only twenty-four hours before, and found her unusually well. My visit on that occasion was not a professional one. I used to visit her occasionally; we were distant relations. I told her she looked unusually well, and complimented her on her good looks, and before leaving expressed the wish that she would continue as I then saw her; and on going upstairs on the following day I was astonished to see the change that had occurred in so short a time. I examined my patient's chest, and applied the stethoscope, the physical sounds I detected being indicative of disease in the heart. She was very drowsy, more so Page 176 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

than I can account for the physical sounds of heart disease. I stated to Mrs. Waters, who was present, my estimation of the danger in which my patient was, and I said, " Let all her friends know at once"; but it was drawing towards evening, and as I thought it would not perhaps be convenient for her to do so, I said, "Miss Watts is living in the village, let her know at once". I suppose she did so, because Miss Watts came to my house in company with Mrs. Wm. Watts, and I understood they went to Mrs. Gulliver's together. I left directions to be called up at any hour, and proposed to send some medicine. Mrs. Waters replied, "Oh, to-morrow will do." I gave instructions about her diet, telling her to let my patient have beef tea, a little wine, and brandy and water. I called the next morning about nine o'clock, and found her very much better. She was drowsy, but expressed herself much better, and was much more lively, and stated her belief that she should soon be better after this bilious attack had passed over. I remarked to Mrs. Waters that I thought she would get over the attack. She had been unwell some time during the summer, and I attended her then. On coming down stairs, and knowing the servant was very much attached to her mistress, I said, "I am happy to find your mistress is so much better," and again expressed the opinion that she would get over it in a few days. I promised to see her again that evening, but I had not been home more than two hours when the servant came and asked me to go at once. I went, and immediately went upstairs to the bedroom. The room door was open, and the window was also open, the sash being thrown up to the top. I observed that the staircase window was open, and in fact all the windows seemed to be open; there was a tremendous current and draught. I found Mrs. Gulliver lying quite quiescent, and could not detect any pulsation either on the right hand or the left. I then put my hand on the heart, and found that it had ceased to beat. The body was quite warm. I do not remember ever feeling a body warmer out of which the life had just departed. I asked Mrs. Waters for some brandy, and seeing a black bottle on the drawers I made up for it, thinking it contained brandy. She said, "No, that is wine". I replied, "Get me some brandy as soon as possible." She went down stairs, and brought up a black bottle containing brandy. I then found there was neither a wine glass nor spoon, and asked her for either. She went to the drawers and took out a steel thimble and handed it to me, saying, "Will this do ?" I answered that I could not pour it into her mouth with that, and she immediately went down stairs and brought me up a teaspoon, with which I poured two spoonfuls into the mouth of deceased, but she did not swallow it. I said, "She is dead," and Mrs. Waters replied, "She is not dead, she is not dead.'' I said, "She is." felt it useless to attempt anything further. I remained in the bedroom some time. Mrs. Waters said me, "I understand Jane has gone for Miss Watts," and I remained until Miss Watts came. Before many minutes had elapsed she said, "Oh, I am so sorry now I was here." I asked, "Why ?" and she replied, "Oh, Mrs, Gulliver made a will in favour of my husband, and the other family know nothing about it." She said, I suppose there will be a "rumpus," or a "row," or words to that effect. I remained some little time longer in the bed-room, and then went downstairs into the dining-room, and waited until Mrs. Watts arrived.—The Coroner: You gave a certificate as to the death?—Witness Yes. To the best of my belief I thought death resulted from valvular heart disease. I received directions from Mr. Terry to make a post mortem examination, which I have done this morning. I have removed the viscera, and carefully examined it. The heart was in a fatty state of degeneration. There was a coating of fat over the exterior surface. The heart walls were very thin, especially those of the left ventricle. There was a cavity in one of the kidneys.— Mr. Becke: Were there any other symptoms?—Witness: There were some deposits, but valvular disease, the deposits being sufficient to account for the murmur that responded to the stethoscope. The brain was tolerably healthy, with the exception that it was rather softer than usual, but that might have been occasioned by decomposition.—By Mr. Rea : The whole of the walls of the heart were thin, especially those of the left side. The stomach and its contents have been placed in a sealed jar, and await chemical analysis.—The Coroner: Having examined the body so far, what is your opinion as to the cause of death?—Witness: It is possible there might be heart disease, but there were two or three symptoms that are very unusual in association with heart disease. There were stupor, almost bordering on coma, and signus.—By Mr. Becke: It is possible my patient may have died from heart disease, but the appearances observed before death were inconsistent with that theory.—The Coroner: What is your opinion now ?— Witness: I can hardly say until the analysis is made. It is possible other causes may have intervened and occasioned her death. —The medicine Mr. Walker had prescribed for the deceased was produced, and in reply to Mr. Becke he said there had not been more than a teaspoonful used. Mrs. Waters told him that she attempted to give it her, but she complained of its bitterness.—Mr. Becke: Did Mrs. Waters tell you on Saturday moruing that deceased had been sick?—Witness: She did; and that the deceased had brought up some pieces of apple large as walnuts, to use her own expression.—Did you ascertain whether that was true?—l did not. She seemed too much exhausted to ask her questions.—And the vomit was never produced? —I never saw any vomit at all, not the least.—Mr. Rea: Quite sure you did not see some portions of the apples?—I swear it; I saw a stain upon the sheets, but I think it might have been beef tea stain.—When you went into the room did you discover any odour?—No, I did not.—Any scent anything like lavender water. Not the least scent. I noticed that the lower sash of the window was thrown up. In the absence of any other cause, after a careful analysis, should you come to the conclusion that death was occasioned by heart disease? It might have been. But I have had large experience, and I never knew a case of heart disease to be accompanied with vomiting, nor with stupor.—She was in a comotose state? She was in state of perfect stupor. She could answer my questions rationally, but seemed overpowered with sleep, and answered several questions with her eyes closed.—Assuming that the chemical analysis does not disclose any foreign cause of death, what should you say was the cause?—ln the absence any other detectable cause I should think that possibly it was heart disease.—l am asking you what was the cause of death, assuming there was no foreign cause? I cannot give an opinion under the circumstances. As far as my experience goes, people have either died suddenly, or death has been preceded by dropsy, affected with heart disease.—Do you say she did not die of heart disease? —I could not swear there was heart disease. She might die from fainting. —Is not fainting a common concomitant of heart disease?—lt is not. I am not aware of it.—Did you know the deceased's handwriting? —No, I never had the opportunity seeing it.— I understand you to say you won't pledge yourself as to what was the cause deceased's death.—No, I could not under the circumstances.—You gave your certificate under the impression of heart disease?—I Page 177 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

did; there was heart disease, that is certain.—You have stated you did not find that particular form of heart disease you have certified for?—There is sufficient disease to account for the murmur I heard.—Notwithstanding your examination of the heart you come the conclusion that deceased could not die from heart disease.—As far as my experience goes, persons die suddenly, or from dropsy, from heart disease.—Having examined the heart, do you come to the conclusion that disease was the cause of death ?—I told you my experience does not account for those symptoms. I ask a plain question. You say deceased died from heart disease —I won't say that she did not, or that she did.—You have stated that from heart disease death is sudden?—Not always You were in the house two hours before, do you call that sudden death?—Yes, I should say it was sudden from the state in which I found her. I am not satisfied that it was the result of heart disease.—Mr. Becke: I understand that the purport of your evidence is, that the appearances you noticed after death, coupled with the appearances you saw previous to death do not enable you to say she died from heart disease, or otherwise?— Witness: Quite so. Dr. Buzzard, of Northampton, deposed: I received an order to make a post mortem examination of the body the jury have just seen. I found the body externally in an advanced state of decomposition, not presenting any marks of external appearance otherwise than natural. I have examined every one of the internal organs, and they appear natural, with the exception of the heart; at least, as natural as the state of decomposition would admit them to be. I have not opened the stomach, and cannot speak of the interior appearance of the stomach, which I have placed in a jar and delivered to the police superintendent. The heart is covered with a layer of fat, the muscles are very thin, the fibre softer than usual; but, of course, that may be owing to the length of time from death. The main aorta artery of the body was partly degenerated, not very unusual in the bodies of persons of that age. Those were the abnormal appearances that we found. There were also deposits on the lining membrane of the heart. —Mr. Becke: Would the appearances you discovered account for Mr. Walker coming to the conclusion, by the aid of the stethoscope, that there was valvular disease?—Witness : Certainly.— Mr. Becke: Having regard to the age of the deceased, would those appearances alone be sufficient to account for death?—Witness: Under certain circumstances I should not like to say they would not. I mean to say it is impossible to judge without taking observation during the life. —Mr. Becke: Having heard the evidence of Mr. Walker read over the symptoms he observed during the life, coupled with that you noticed in the post mortem examination, are you prepared to form an opinion as to the cause of death? —Witness : I should prefer not to give an opinion until after the stomach and organisations have been analysed.—Mr. Rea: May I take it that in the event of the analysis producing no foreign cause of death, you would conclude that it occurred from disease of the heart?—Witness: No, I should not go quite so far as that.—Mr. Rea: Can you give us any other idea? —Witness: No, not from the examination. l am not prepared to give any other cause of death from the examination of the body. If the analysis discloses no foreign cause, I shall not then be prepared to say what was the cause of death. l am not prepared to suggest any other cause of death.—The Foreman: From what you have heard, I understand that you can form no positive opinion at this time: and if the analysis produces no new cause, still you can give no opinion?—Witness: I think it would be inexplicable. The symptoms mentioned by Mr. Walker are not explicable from the post mortem examination made by me.—The Foreman: I want to know whether you will prepared say the cause of death, supposing no new cause is detected by the analysis. Witness: I should not able to state the cause of death.— The Coroner here suggested that the medical evidence having been taken, the inquiry should be adjourned until after the chemical analysis had been made.—Mr. Supt. Bailey, who watched the case on the part of the police, suggested that a little further evidence should be taken of witnesses who had come from a distance, and whom it would be necessary to summon in the event of its not being recorded.—The Foreman agreed with the Superintendent, and the following additional evidence was taken, partly to show the reason of the magistrates for wishing the inquiry to be made : — Elizabeth Watts, wife of William Watts, deposed: I live at Crick, and was neice to the deceased by marriage. I saw aunt well about a fortnight before the 22nd of November. On that day I was sent for go to see her about seven o'clock in the evening. I did not hear of her being ill until I was sent for. I found her very ill indeed, and I stayed the whole night. I was with her the greater part of the night. I gave her some biscuits and sherry, and she also had some tea and toast. She was sick twice soon after I went. I saw the vomit, and. as near as I can remember, it looked a sort of "reddy brown" or orange colour. Miss Watts gave directions for it to be saved. My aunt appeared to be drowsy, but restless. I left the house a little before seven o'clock, Miss Watts having left for her home the night before. About four o'clock in the morning my aunt said she felt better, and that the biscuits and sherry had done her good. Then she complained of feeling sick again, and asked for a cup of tea, telling the servant to bring it her. I made the tea. We had had some short time before. I made it of black and green tea. My aunt did not like green tea, and I believe usually drank black tea. When the tea was brought to her, she complained of its bitter taste. I thought at first it was the taste of the green tea she disliked ; but Mrs. Waters told me she had put some of Mr. Walker's medicine in it, and that that accounted for the bitter taste. During the night my aunt jumped suddenly up and called me to her, and said she wanted the key out of her dress pocket that hung behind the door. We could not find the dress. The servant had taken it away, so I called to her to bring it. She brought the dress, but we could not find the key, and Mrs. Waters said, "Here it is, aunt, you gave it me this morning." Then my aunt took it, and, giving it to me, told me to go to a little drawer, nearly opposite the bed, and take from it a little red purse, and, when I had done so and given it her, she took from it two sovereigns, and then put it into her dress pocket. She told me to put the key into my pocket, and I did so, and afterwards handed it to my husband, in whose possession it now is. She told me to bid them all "Good bye" for her.—The Foreman : She was sick in your presence.—Witness: She was.— By Mr. Becke: She was sick several times shortly after I came. Miss Watts stayed about an hour. During the night we occasionally left Mrs. Gulliver alone when she was sleeping. Sometimes I was with her by myself, but I don't quite remember whether Mrs. Waters was ever alone with her. As far as my recollection goes I don't think she was. I came away as she was having the tea in the morning.—Mr. Becke: Did you hear her say that she had taken anything that disagreed with her? —Witness: Mrs. Waters told me that she had eaten two apples, but I cannot tell whether deceased Page 178 Newspaper Archive, reports relating to Crick, Northamptonshire

said so herself. Neither can I remember seeing any appearances of undigested food in the vomit.—Mr. Becke: Did you see Mrs. Waters put anything into the tea. Witness: No. Mrs. Waters told me that she put some of Mr. Walker's medicine in it, as she thought he would not be pleased if some of it were not used.—Mr. Do you know the deceased's handwriting? —Witness : I cannot say.—[Mr. Rea, who had previously asked the same question of one of the other witnesses with a like result, produced a letter, bearing the Rugby post-mark, Nov. 14, and which it was understood was written by the deceased to her niece at Worcester, asking her to come over and see her.] Ann Watts, sister of the deceased, deposed: I was sent for to see Mrs. Gulliver, and on going found her very ill indeed. She asked me how it was I had come up. I went with my niece, and we arrived there about eight o'clock. I did not see her eat anything. She was sick twice, and I noticed the vomit looked rather dark, and told the servant to put it by for Mr. Walker to see it. I left a little before nine o'clock, my sister being then very drowsy, and could not talk to me. The Deputy Coroner said that was all the evidence proposed to be offered, with the exception of what Mrs. Waters might say. But it was a matter for her own discretion whether she wished to say anything. Did the jury wish her to be called? The Foreman said the jury did not wish to press for her evidence; but, at the same time, they did not desire it to said afterwards that Mrs. Waters was present at the coroner's inquest and might have been called. The Deputy-Coroner said he should not call her himself. Mr. Rea did not think it would be fair to Mrs. Waters to call her now, supposing there was any probability whatever of criminal charge being instituted afterwards. Dr. Buzzard, in reply to a question, said he did not know any gentleman in Northampton who would undertake the analysis, unless Mr. Haviland, the medical officer of health for the county, would. Mr. Rea said it would be rather difficult to get it done, and did not think it would concluded under a fortnight. He knew a gentleman in Birmingham who would undertake it, but his fee was ten guineas. There were also gentlemen in London who would undertake it. The inquiry was then adjourned for a fortnight, for the chemical analysis to be made. ------Petty Sessions, December 24.—Before Sir R. Knightley Bart., M.P., the Rev. V. Knightley, and Col. Lowndes. Sarah Ann Martin, Crick, was charged with stealing six turnips, the property of Thomas Cowley.—Prosecutor employed the prisoner father to clean turnips, and the prisoner assisted her father.—The value of the turnips stolen was 2d.— Prisoner said her family were starving, and she thought she would boil a few swedes to eat —The prosecutor asked the Bench to be lenient.—Fined 6d., damage 2d., and costs 10s. 6d., or in default 14 days.

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