The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-27 00:00:00

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SALES BY AUCTION
LIAGLEy STOCK SALE.
NEXT BALE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29th.
OATES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE.

SALES BY AUCTION.
STOURBRIDGE STOCK SALE.
TUESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 30th, 1879.
250 SHEEP and LAMBS,
30 HEAD of FAT and other CATTLE.
The usual entry of Calves and Pigs.
H. KING, Auctioneer.

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• AUCTION SALE ROOMS,
102, HIGH STREET, STOURBBIDGE,
MESSRS.
()Al ES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
have the pleasure to announce Viat they hold
Sales periodically at the above Rooms, fo the disposal
of Estates, Houses, Building Land, Pastures, Sines
Werke of Art, eec., lee., at a moderate fixed scale a
nharges, to be had on anolication.

RE-OPEN.
T " ROYAL 0 AK,
HOLLOWAY END, STOURBRIDGE.
THIS OLD ESTABLISHED PLACE OF BUSINESS
IS NOW RE-OPENED BY
MR. EDMUND LOUNDES,
(Late Sergeant Ist Battalion Royal Sc:ts)
Who hopes by strict personal attention to business to
merit a share of the public patronage,
The house which has recently been thoroughly renovated
consists of Bar, Smoke Room, Tap Room, with large
Club Room attached, Ste.
Spirits, Ales, Cigars, and Tobacco of the best quality
and at torn pliers.
THE ROYAL OAS,
HOLLOWAY END, STOURBRIDGE.

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TRADESMENS ADDRESSES
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WIG 3.
SELLING OFF.—GREAT REDUCTION.
20() ISA DI lEBSsiStdsGura,NtsTcL,uErlsMnEeNadSareWssle Gs
all
ahade, Colour-; Combs, Brushes, and Perfumery.
Theatrical Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, Masks for Sale or
uPoti Hire.
J. Wilkins, Wig Maker,
190, High Street,
Dudley.
N.B. AGEN rs FOR COUT I'S ACETIC ACID.

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MRS. 1114 •
ITUNSTON,
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(Laskcy and Hubston, front Devonshire)
floniton. Paint Lace Manufacturer,
• 122, 11.,G11 STREET,
OITRBBIDGE.
31718110 to inform, her custenzers and the Ladies
the neighbourhood that she has a Complete
; Stock of New Goods in all the Leading and
;Pashionable Styles and Color suitable for the
- Autumn and Winter Season, and Solicits their
• Inspection and Orders.
FRENCH CORSETS, G LovEs, &e.
BALBRIGGAN SILK,
.CASUSIERE AND OTHER HOSIERY AND VESTS.
Eider Down eid Wool Goods.
ENGLISH AND 11 °REIGN 4ACE
• Cleaned, Transfer, and Altered.
4Q-KNT for PULLER and SONS, PERTH,
DYERS TO THE QUEEN.

IMPOR LANT NOTICE TO BORROWERS.
i./101\T-Y"
Advanced eromptly on B rrower's
OWN SECURITY,
Repayable by Instahuonts or otherwise.
No DELAY, no ENOIAIOUS LAW or other COSTS.
FULL AMOUNI DVANCED.
MORTGAGES,
Interest at the mte of FIVE' per oeut. per annnra.
--
TRADE BILLS DISCOUNTED.
LIFE POLICIES,
Reversionary interests, Ste., Purl:holed.
(LETICIA : VICAR STREET, DUDLEY.
Othee Hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PRIVATE RERIDENCE :—H, VICIOicIA TERRACE.
BRANCH OFFICEB :-
29, KIDDERMINSTER STREET, STOURBRIDGE
tFridays only).
NOTE.—NO SURETIES ARE REQUIRED.

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DUDLEY A Rlll '-i-OTEL S g , _I RIDLEY.
"..;,4X4404if !•:;-;:1-4474. ..IC-.!-::-i it s•Ltif ,
IRE LARti EST
\ATEDDING AND FUNERAL CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT
1 V THE MIDLAND COUNTIES
GEORGE MORRIS PROPRIETOR,
SAG'S HEAD INN,
KING STREET, (Late Stone Sheet), AND BAIT AND LIVERY STABLES, DUDLEY ARMS HOTEL
DUDLEY.
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DANKS. St. Thomas-street, Netherton.
GOULD, Undertaker, Cradley Heath.
MOORE awl FERRER, Undenakers' Ilingswinford
AGANTS :.- G. WOOD ALL. Market-street, do.
WHITFIELD, do. Brierley Hill.
DORREL, do. do.
EMERY, do. de.
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J. T. HICKS AND CO.
BUILDERS, PAINTERS, AND PAPER-
HANGERS.
D•c•r. in Drain Pipes, Chimney Pots, Cemerta
Plaster o Paris, Cow Hair. &a.
ALL KINDS OF JOBBING WORK ATTENDED TO.
Address:-
801 PARK STREET, STOURBRIDGE.

MONEY MONEY MONEY!!!
CASH ADVANCED £lO to £5OO ON EASY TERMS.
r 10 Respectable Householders, Fanners, Cowkeepers.
radesmen, and °thus, Without Sureties, or
deiays. Apply personally or by letter, to B. tioodman,
SO, Princess Load, Birminglion, (Private Residues),
Offices, 3, Priory Street, Dudley, and 6, Enville Street,
Stourbridge.

MONEY LENT FROM £lO to £l,OOO,
ON easy Terms and without Sureties to re-
specLable Iluu.;ellolders, Farmers, Cabowners,
ouwkeepers, Professional Gentlemen, Lodginghenss
Keepers, cod °there,
APPLY TO
MK. T. 13.&t4NINGIOf.
First Floor, 48 Union Passage, thrwinghanl.
,
stance
no object.

r WILLIAM GREEN
54, HIGH STREET,
STOUNBRIDGE.
DEALER IN PAPER HANGINGS,
EXPERIENCED PAPER-HANGERS EMPLOYED.
PAINTS CAREFULLY MIXED FOR USE.
VARNISHES FOR ALL PURPOSES,
WHITING, SIZE, AND DRY COLOURS.
OILS, TURPENTINE, AND
TEREBINE.
WRITE LEAD, and DRYERS.
SIMIST LEAD, BRASS TAPS 4^ PIPES.
PUMPS, CLOSETS, BASINS,
AND TRAPS.
SZEET GLAMS, GAS MOONS, AND
SHADES.
ZILhIA GfiggN,
54, HIGH STREET,
STOURBEIDGE.I

IVI-ONEY TO LEND, WITROUT SURE-
J._ TIES, BY 'CUL IMPhEIAL ADVANChII
IsAA.K.-I)ISTANCE NO ObJECT.—AII respectable
Householders, whether thvy arc private Gentlemen or
Ladies, Shopkeepers, Farmers, Car Poprictors, Cow
Keepers, Iradeinen, or Clerks, can be sec .mmo-
dated by this Bank with Sums of Money from £lO
to .1:1000, repayable by easy instalments, extending
over one year and upwards, to enable them to increase
their stocks and afford them every kind of temporary
accommodation, without friends as sureties and without
any unnecessary delay Applicants would do well before
applying to any office to consider its respectability. Ihis
office was established iv 1875, and since that time its
business in advances has been rapidly increasing, audit
now has a very extensive business in making advances
without security. Every information willingly afforded
Apply, either personally, or if by letter state amount
required, to
LEWIS SIMMONS, Proprietor,
27, South John-street, Liverpool.

_FARMERS not wishing to dispose of their
' crops at the prcsent low rate of prices can obtain
cash advances from £lO to £lOOO by applying to
FIRST FLOOR, 48, UNION PASSAGE. 131.101.ING-
HAM. Money also advanced to respectable House
holders, Cab Proprietors, Cow Keepers, Professions
Gentlemen and others, wituout any loan office roatine
apply as above.

VIII. U EORUE JOHNSON, 80, Colmore Row, Bir
ingham, is prepared to make immediateCASH
A.DVANCES upon every description of S.,nrify.
4 ONE resay for immediate investment inlarge o
jj smsll sums not uudsr £5O, on any description of
sal or pasnrial security no less than one year, at a low
rate, viz., 4 per cent, on personal, and 3 per cent on free.
'Lund or Ita,ehold security. Interest in all eases payabit..
nail-yearly, and not in advance. Distance no object.
,kll appilCatione will be treated with strictest secrecy and
iespatch. Money obtainable on the shortest notice. No
corninission.—Apply with fall particulars as to nature o
ocurity, amount required, and for what period, to Wu,-
LIAM ISEIDIOXR, Esq., Financier, 9, Great Russell-street,
London. W.C.

_
a. F. GREEN,
pIANOFORTE TUNER
260, Castle Street, Dudley,
And 67, Park Street, TValsall.
HAS ORRAT PLE•bURE IN PUBLISHING THE FOLLOWING
TESTIMONIALS,
From Mr. C. Potter, Professor of Music, from the
nstitution for the Blind, St. John's Wood, London:—
I can confidently recommend Mr. Green as a Piano,
orte Tuner. He tunes by equal temperament, and oh-
sins an exact scale. (Signed) C. POTTER."
From Mr. J. P. Patterson, Organist, St. Patrick's
Church, Huddersfield :—" I have much pleasure in tes-
tifying to the abilities of Mr. Green as a Pianoforte
Tuner. He lays the bearings with exactness and perfec-
tion. (Signed) JAMES F. PATTERSON."
From Mrs. Sanderson, Solo Pianiste, of the London
and Liyerpool Concerts:—" Mr. Green is one of the few
who can Tune my Piano to the nicety I require previous
o giving my Public Recitals . (Signed) E. K. SANDER.
ON,
From Mr. Butterworth, Organist, Doberess,
rdauchester:—" Mr. Green's equal as a Pianoforte Tun
can rarely be mat with. (Signed) DAVID BUTTURWORTE
X s.
Terms for Yearly Tuning,including minor re -
pairs—
Cottages, perannum ......... •• • • 1 1 0
Grands do • • ...... ....... 1 6 0
single Tunings (in Town).
s. d. S. d. s d s.
Cottages.... 3 6& 5 0 Full Grand s 6 6tt 7
Semi• Grands 5 ods 6 0 Concert Iron
Triehord Grands .. 7 6
Obligue., . 4 6ds 5 6
Pianofort es Tuned o the French Pitch (now univer
sally adopted throughout England,i L required.
A large stock of Classical and Modern Music, a-
Half-price.
Please observe the Address-260, CastleStreet,Duille)
and 67, Park Street. Walsall.

ESTABLISHED 2O YEARS.
G-. SALT AND SON
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS
1•703. 1 & 2, HAOLEY STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
bartoto return thankm fr the past favors se kindly
wed on them hvi many years, and in again
Rolititing a cont.:nuance of tbo;3e -favors, assure their
patrons that any orders entrusted to their ears shall
rseeive prompt attention.
BOOTS AND SHOES MANUFACTURED ON TEE
PREMISES.
REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED.
Nets the Address
N.ll. 1 & 2, HAGLIY STREET, STOURERIDeIIt

J. W. BENSON.
WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER
By Special Warrant
TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN,
And by Special Appointments to
H.R H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, H.I.M, THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA,
PRIZE MEDALS-LONDON, DUBLIN, AND PARIS.

Of every Description, snit-able.Lfor
all climates, from 2 to ZOO guineas.
Chronographs,.Chronometers Keyless
Levers, Presentation, Repeaters,
Railway Guards', Soldiers', and
Workmen's Watches, of Extra
Strength.
BENSON'S "Workman's" ZS bs Silver English Lever. (Warranted.)
BENSON'S "Everybody's" Silver Watch, £3 3s, with Crystal Glass. (Warranted.)
BENSON'S Silver and Electro-Plate.--For Race and Athletic Meetings, Presentations or
household Use, Special Designs and Estimates Ires.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of WATCHES, the most comprehensive:,in the WORLD, giving
prices and illustrations of every kind. Just published, 2 stamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of CLOCKS, the largest yet published, with designs and prises.
Free, 2,stamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of JEWELLERY, illustrated. 2 stamps.
BENON'S new PAMPHLET of SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE, illu.itrated. 2 stamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of TURRET CLOCKS, illustrated.
Watches sent Free and Safe by Post.
Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Plate Repaired by Skilled Workmen.
PLATE, JEWELLERY, AND WATCHES EXCHANGED.
CLUBS, MERCHANTS, AND SHIPPERS, SUPPLIED.
STEAM FACTORY AND CITY SHOW ROOMS_
LITDG-ATE n 11,
wEsi.,ND ESrABLI-siimFNT-
-253 OLD BOND STRILET9 LONDON
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FSTBLISIIkCD 1 7 •,lb 9 .

143, 111 G. STREET,
STOURBRIDGE

TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES,'

IMPORTANT NOT' CE
TO THE
INBABITANTS OF SIOURBBJDGE
AND NEIGHBOURHOOD,
L 1 A PPERSON,
. • .71_
SURGEON-DENTIST,
.(AMPSTEAD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM.
AS very great pleasure in stating to the
L inhabitants of Stonrbridge and
neig-hbourbood that, he will in fature attend.
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY
from Ten till Five, at
MRS. HAWKINS'S MILLINERY
ESTABLISHMENT,
HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGA.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH fitted with the
Celluloid Base, a newly invented aue.
patented material :hat cannot fail to give
satisfastion and eonafort to the wearer.
NITROUS
OXIDE GAS.
Objectionable Teeth or roots extracted
while under the influence oi niitriout Oxide,
and other autesthotios.
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Mr. Apperson's Antizeptie Astringent Den-
tifrice, for cleaveing, beautifying. and
preserving the Teeth; in boxes, is. and is.
6d.
Also ht . newly improved Tooth Brush, for
ale:main?. both sides of Teeth. la 6d. each.

J. E . CORNFORD,
(Late It. THOMSONd
AlN.akii-JOIRIV
D WOOLLEN D RATIO*,
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING
Made to Order, on the Shortest Notice.
STYLE AND FIT GUARANTEED.
TAMES' JACKETS, SHAWLS, DRESSES, dre.
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'll4 15. HAGLF.Y STBEET, STOURBBIDGE
MEDICAL CAUTION.
Tab, Bpeeial Treatment aiopted aid *seal
nith lash great eceetss by Dr. flunterfor tit•
eatthirty rare, can only be obtained at 44. Great
tAllules Ctreet, I;tirra ain ha. m Book of Testimonials,
tritla advise bow to regain Healtk and Manly 'Vigour,
iltd birootiant, for Self Treatment, free to say &dims

RHEUMATISM.
RHEUMATISM, Gout, Lumbago, Pains
in the Head, Side, Back, Joints, and Limb'
cured by DAY'S RHEUMATIC PILLS. Price la. lid.
per box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent Medicine Vendor,
61, Coventry Street, Stourbridge ; and all Chemists
Wholesale by all the Loudon Houses.

BLAIR'S GOUT PILLS.
THE GREAT ENGI.I;SII RD
FOR 001.71 AND EU EUI,IITI
r I 111 E eXiiructiatisitz pain is quickly relisved and cured
J_ in a few days by this calslirateti Medicinc.
These Pills require nth restraint of diet during their
sae, aud are eertain to prevent the disease attacking any
vital part.—Sold by all Chemists, at 15 lid and 2s 9d
r hex.

VERTILIN CURE FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY
GRATIS, a MEDICAL WORK, allowing
sufferers bow they may be cure aid recover
ealtk and Vitality, without the aid of Quacks. with
&clime for purifying the Blood and removis2 Skin
kfectievs. Free on receipt of stamp to repay postage
Addrese Seeretary,lnEstitute of Anuton:y. Birmingham

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MEERSCHAUM PIPES
CIGAR HOLDERS,
BRIAR AND OTHER PIPES
ELEGANT CIGAR CASES,
Archer's, Wills's, Cope's, Hignett's,
AND OTHER
• FANCY TOBACCOS,
AT lIIE
OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP,
- S. FIELD,
92, HIGH STREET, STOUBBRIDGE.
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IIkE Qt/4-At,
- MIONIFACTUREKS 4c‘.)m , . /1/ Pu PIVEYOTIS I'D 14.R.R.
IN SPISCIALWAPIRANT - THE PRINCE OF WALES.
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AND OF HONOUR DO U BEE StIPERInt
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THE
MIDLAND EDUCATIONAL COMPANY
(LIMITED),
BIRMINGHAM :91 AND 921 NEW STREET, 40, -La-
TTIGH STREET-
LEICE STER ; 7, MARKET STREET.

THE EDUCATIONAL SHOW ROOM IN BIRMINGHAM IS THE LARGEST IN
ENGLAND.
Visitors to Birmingham are invited to inspect the splendid and complete stock of
PRIZE BOOKS, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS,
CHRISTMAS CARDS IN GREAT VARIETY.
Clergymen, Superintendents of Day and Sunday Scbccls, and Teachers generally can obtain
every article required in Churches, Chapels, Schools and Classes, at the lowest prices.
- CATALOGUES SENT ON APPLICATION TO THE MANAGER.
The MIDLAND DIARY for 1880, Price One Shilling,
THE BES: AND .N.OSE C:4l-ILI.-E, NOW READY.

PRINTING! PRINTING!! PRIN TING ! 1
S • FIELD
GENERAL PRINTER,
92 , [llOll-81 REET, STOURERIDGE.
PRINTING DEPARTMENT. STATIONERY.
Auctioneers' Catalogues, Sermons, Concert, and Envelopes, Note Paper, and ALL KINDS of
other Posters. PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY.
Handbills, Circulars, Cards, Pz ogrammes, Bill Large Stock of PLAYING CARDS, New
Heads. Designs and Patterns.
Clnb ticles, Address Cards, Post Cards, BILL PAPER, PENS, INK, &c.
And ALL KINDS of PRINTING, in Black or POCKET BOOKS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Coloured Inks. I Toy Books, Spelling and Reading Books,
•
GENERAL ADVERTISING A GENT.

TO BE GIVEN AWAY.
TO any Person senaing Orders for Cutlery,
-I- as below I trill PRESENT, gratis, without an
extra charge whatever, a
HANDSOME SILVER-PLATED TEAPOT,
Value Halfa-Guinea,
Made of best white Metal, elaborately Engraved, plated
with Pure Silver, and beautifully Burnished, on receipt.
i'Coepon" and P. 0.0. for 10s 6dl I will send to any address
12 TABLE KNIVES,
12 TABLE FORKS,
1 PAIR OF CARVERS,
To match, White Hafts, every Blade warranted Meal ;
and ail' Present a Teapot, as above. If the Teapot alone
i. naeunaidered worth the 6.
in full.
STOUR33ILIDGE COUPON.
receip• uS Luis •,,upou anu P. 0.0. for lUs.
6d. I promise to fcrward 12 fable Knives, 12
Table Forks, and 1 Pair of Carvers, to match ;
and to present 1 Silver-plated Teapot, value
Half-a-Guinea, to
Name
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Address ....
County ... .
THOMAS WARD,
ARGENT PLACE, Et/CR:INGHAM STREET,
(Late Ward and (Jo.,
ELLIOIIt ROAD, STEEL BANK,
811 Elle! ELL).
i tie (Jorni6h and Devon Post sap :—`. How the lole
thing is done for the money we c)t understand, but
suppose the depressed trade of Sheffield has. somethii.g
so do with it. 'f he Teapot alone is worth more than the
money. It is uot a leaden looking thing, roughly turned
out of hand but elegantly designcd, brql.autly burnished
and elaborately engraved. Frew enquiries we haws
mad d the Firm i a highly respectable one, and would
recommeno on: readers to cut the coupon out," 4/c., &c.
leifty aimsiar Newspaper notices, also upwards of 1000
unsolicited Testimonials from purehasers. Copies on
application.
Old Goc•deßsiaireel and Re-plated,equal to me