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The Ripon Observer. — 1893-05-18 (Ripon, North Yorkshire, England)

SESSIONS. —At these Sessions on Monday, before Captain Turton (chairman) and Sir P,. P. Conway, Bart., John Prest, shop- I keeper, of Kirkby Knowle, was summonded by I Inspector Hind, inspector df weights and measures, Nortliallerton, for having, on the sth ! of May, a 561 b. weight Vbs. light. Fined ss. and costs.—James Chapman, Kepwick Mill, was summoned for having one Vbs., two 311b5., and one Ilb. weight. The seven pounds was 11:oz. too heavy and the other three weights loz. short weight. The weights were neither !tangled nor . denominated. Fined £.l and the costs.—John Peacock, of Long-street, Thirsk, leader, was charged with, on the 13th inst., stealing a quantity of barley straw, of the value of 2.5. 6d., from the stockyard of Mr. A. C. Hamlett, of Thirsk. At eleven o'clock on the night in question the prisoner had been seen near Thir,k , Cemetery coming from the direction of the stackyard with the straw on his back. Police-constable Joseph Tebb asked him why he was carrying it at that time of night. The prisoner replied it was too hot during the day. He had not had time, and be had leave to get straw from Snelling, Mr. Bamlett'A foreman. At the police-station Thomas Snelling denied that he ever gave the prisoner leave to get the straw as it did not belong to him, but to his master. The Bench fined the prisoner 112, including the costs.  During the visit of Lord Randolph Churchill to Birmingham he will be the guest of Mr. Chamberlain. Ex-King Milan of Servia is once more gracing Paris with .his presence. One of the results of the reconciliation with Queen Natalie was that he managed to borrow 100,000 francs from his spouse two data after they had kissed and become friends again. It is said that at St. Pancras Station a railway van, which had stood on a siding in the country for a long time, was found on being brought to London to routaiii a sparrow's nest with young birds in it. The hen bird had riot forsaken them, but had journeyed to London to look after her brood.  A inetubur of the California Legislature said to fo eonatiluents: "You may hang Lake Michigan on a tall tie tree to dry ; you may place Mount Blanc in a nail keg you may milunklo Ito belly-band of eternity, hot ?,on mitt wirer gut me to vote fora measure whiolt .111 t going to do no good to nobody."  A curious will has been placed on record in Louisville. It was written by a young woman who tucently committed suicide by taking poison. In the lest agonise it death she had scrawled her parting injunctions to her friends in this world on the pillow with us pencil. This pillow-case hen hero duly" tiled" as tlin wouwav last will and testament,
The Ripon Observer. — 1893-08-31 (Ripon, North Yorkshire, England)

OLD DIAN DMA 1N THN CELLS.  DEATH SOUGHT AND FOUND.  About half-past nine on Saturday night • policeman detected Isaac Ackroyd, 81. years of age, in the act of drowning himself in the Aire at the back of the Calls. The old man, who was • tailor by trade, and lived in Lloyd-street, Kirkstall-road, Leeds, Ives locked up on a charge of attempting to commit suicide, and had been in the cells two or three hours when he died, it is supposed, from the shock. The inquest on the body of the deceased was held at the Leeds Town Hall to-day, before Mr. Coroner Malcom.  The Muter of the deceased was called and stated that he lived with her at 1, reterhead-sirecit. He was in his 80th year, and a tailor by trade. He left home at six o'clock on Saturday night in a queer state, leaving his watch behind him. Suspecting that there was something wrong she followed him. When in the town he asked her to go home, saying he wou!d follow in an hour. 'You will be home theu in an hour?" she asked. " Yea— perhapa," he replied. She thought it would have been better had they taken him to the Infirmary. Robert Axe saw the deceased lingering about the river, and remarked that he evidently intended to "go overboard." Then the old man rolled himself is. Witness procured a boat-hook with which he brought him to the surface and Hr. Scott and another man came up and got him out. They rolled the old man about • little and then sent for • policeman. Dr. Heald, police anrgeon, deposed that he wag called to attend the deceased, whom he found in the sick room wrapped well op in rugs. He was suffering from shock, but not had enough to prevent him giving an explanation of his conduct. He said he WAS 80 years of age, that he was only able to earn about 3s. a week and felt he was nut wanted, and was sorry he had been brought out of the water. Witness thought it undesirable to remove him to the Infirmary as he was beiug well tended where he was, and it was much safer not to more him. The cause of. death was shock attendant on the immersion.  The jury returnerl a verdict to the effect that Deceased committed euicide while of unseuud mind."
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1905-11-24 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

DEATH  SUICIDE AFTER DRINK.  Ti' circumstances atteadiag the death of Thomas Darling Harvioson, (5(1), warpar, of Hard td, Marsden, were subject to investi4ation M. H. H. Hill, the district coroner and a jury at the Mechanic's H 111, Marsden, on Monday afternoon. It appears that the man who had been living alone, apart from his wife, who lived at Oldham, left the Hare and Hounds Hotel on Saturday evening at eleven o'clock, apparently in his usual state of health, and promissd to go to the Inn to dinner the following day. As be did not do so, however, ths landlady went to his house and found the door locked. Assistance was obtained, and a man who entered the house by the window found Harvieson dead in bed, while a bottle containing liquid was also laid ,uk the bed.  Eriderra of identificalion was tendered by girth Horvieson, widow of the deeeaand, of Oldham, who added that she had not seen her husband sine August 26th lost. Seven years ago ho attempted suieido at Oldham, bat he had never boon in an Asylum. He had li2esi a heavy drinksr for many years.  Charge Bdwar A rrnitage, Hard En. Harsden, an engin, cleaner at the Butterley said that he lived near to the deceased's house. Deceased had ben drinking heavily hr the last few weeks. At about half past twelve on Sunday, witness saw the landlady of the Hare and Hounds, who called him to see if he could find Harvieaon, because she had his dinner ready on the top of the oven and she wanted him to come and get it. Witness went and got up a ladder and entered the house by means of the window. Deceased was in one of the bedroom's in bed, and a bottle (produced) was laid on the bed. Witness felt at deceased's hands which were cold, and spoke to him hut got no answer. He then went for assistance. The door was locked and the key was on the floor.  Dr. Aspinwall, of Marsden, said he was called to see the deceased on Sunday afternoon, at about two o'clock. lie had never attended the deceased. The man was in bed laid on his back. He appeared to have been dead from 12 tO 15 hours. The limbs were cold, but the body was slightly warm. Deceased's face was pale, but his features were peseeful. Witness saw the bottle produced but there was very little liquid left therM. The liquid was solution of cyanide of potassium, (prussic acid), which was a very quick poison. Witness could not tell from the external appearances of the body whether death was due ti the poison, but the circumstances pointed to the deceased having taken the poison. The jury found that deceased committed suicide by poison, whilst of unsound mind.
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1905-07-21 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

COPYRIGHT.)  SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CNAPTERH. CIIAPISLIS I. & IL—The story opens in the dining-room at Broadwater. Sir George Massey and his nephew Lancelot have dined together. and the uncle takes the opportunity of reminding Lancelot that the Broadwater estate is not entailed. and that if Lancelot marries Lyn Verity tie will cut him off without a shilling. Insanity has been in the Massey family for several generations, the result of too murk inter-marrying. Lancelot knows this, and appeases Sir George by saying he will think it over. The baronet goes ti the library to Malcolm Stott, an innocent-looking villain, who acts as amanuensis, and who is at present rendering his assistance in the production of a play. The poet arrives, and among other letters is a big blue envelope with four American stamps upon it. Stott contrives to pocket this missive, and, pleading illness, seeks his own apartment, where he reads and burns it. lance and Lyn converse together. They realise that the enures of their love will not flow smoothly. Lyn implores Lanes to sift her family history when he goes over to the States, and, if possible, clear her father's name. This Lance promises, and they digcuss Stott. Their conversation is interrupted by that individual, and is not resumed that night. Stott informs Lancelot Massey that his master is not well. Shortly afterwards lance eetires. The next morning he is aroused by Long, the butler. who informs him that the baronet has been murdered in the library. They go together, and Lancelot finds his uncle's corpse bending over the table, with a deep gash in the throat. As they move him a razor drops from the lifeless hand, and Lancelot recognises it. They lock the library door, and a message is deapatched for the doctor. while Lance tells I.yn of the tragedy that has fallen over the house. Stott creeps into the room, in a damp and drizzly condition. surroundel. as usual. by a faint brandy perfume. He gives plaveible testimony. and they await the medical man and the chief of police. The doctor examines the dead body and states that the carotid artery has been severed. The whole thing is so mysterious that Lancelot suggests suicide. which is confirmed iby a letter in Sir George's handwriting, in which be state, his determination to destroy himself; and -his reason for so d4thig. although only implied. lays a strong imputation upon his nephew.
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1905-07-21 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

LONGWOOD.  FettERATIoN or Lliiritat. CLUBS —The annual meeting of the Huddersfield District of the Yorkshire Federation of Liberal Clubs was held at the I cal Liberal Club on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr. G. H. Lodge. The secretary. Mr. 11. North, presented his annual report, which showed that the number of clubs in the Federation with the Huddersfield di.triet was 42. In connection with the Yorkshire Federation it had been Lund vivi able to form a vigilance c •rrimi tee to watch the intereats of the clubs against the attacks of the Trade. The balance sheet showed a balance in hand of £6 19s. 0,1. Mr Lodge was re-elec'ed president, Mews 3. Crosland and G. B. Hellas viee.presidente ; Mr. Henry North, s. eretary ; Mr. J. T. Wallis. treasurer ; Mr. B. Mellor, auditor. The vice-preeidents were also appointed delegates to the Yorke. Executive. Several address eon the political outlook were also delivered. MILL Grut,'s MUICIDE —A young woman named Lilian Bearp irk (19). dan.rhter of • cook in the employ of Mr. Lowenthal, of The Grange, Eiger ton, but who lived in Lindley, and was em. played as braid knitter at Messrs. M atio, Sone and Co., Ltd.. committed suicide by drowning in the Comp msation reservoir. Longwood, en Saturday last. She was seen to jump into the water by Crosland Haigh, who was a long distance away, and he gave information to others. P.C. 11-11 and Mr. John Walker, of the Bungalow (a nephew of the Manor of IludderFfielti) stripmd and dived into the water, but were unable to find t'.e young lady. Sergt. Bend, by the use of drags, subsequently iecovered the body. On the ressrvoir bank were fond the deeeate•d's hat and coat, and on the hat was pinned a piece of paper, on one side of which was written the f llosinti —'Never as long as you have a day to livo have anything is do with the Whitwama. mt bother about me. Hope ta meet you in heaven Goodbye, dearest mether." On the other side of the p .per was written, " God-bye, my darling mother, I really cannot live any longer. May 0 .cl forgive me for wh.t 1 have done wrong in the past. Ask Herbert It Were, n and Agnes Shaw to see the last of me.— Lit.taa
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1903-01-16 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

LONGWOOD MAN'S SUICIDE.  INQUEST.  The Coroner held an inquest on Friday afternoon last at the Grammar School, Longwood, on the body of William Pallister (63). gasworks labourer, of 5, Vicarage Road, Ciiife End, Longwood, who WAS found hanging in a hut where hen food is stored, on the previous night. Fred Pa!lister, weaver, son of the deceased, said that his father had not been able to work since he fractured a rib on November 17th. The injured rib had given him considerable pain for three or four weeks. He had also suffered from bronchitis, but had been rather better recently. Witness had not noticed that his father had been depressed. He left his father in bed on Thursday morning, but his mother said later that he went out about eight o'clock in the morning. He had not returned when witness went home to tee, but he did not feel uneasy, however. About eight o'clock at night witness went to look at some poultry at Crow Green. He entered a hut where a corn chat was kept, and saw his father in a sitting position. tie at first thought he was asleep, but found on going closer that some copper wire was round his neck. Upon examination it was found that one vitt was fastened to a beam at the top of the hut. Witness went for James Bailey, who resided near at hand, and the body was cut down. His father was qnite dead. James Bailey sail that he was fetched be the hot witneNs about twenty minutes pa-li eight on Thursday night, who said "James. will you come with me? I believe my father has hung himself." , On reaching the hut there was i candle lit, and ' they took the wire from the neck of the de,ea-,.-1, who Was in a sitting pristn-e Tl,l),Kiy then gave 4.'"tuinc. Te limbs were quite stiff. Harriet Hirst, Crow Omen, said that she saw deceased on Thursday afternoon, about half-past three, passing through her yard, which led to the hut. She said "It's cold. William," to which he replied "it is, lass." Nothing more was said. Witness did not notice an:, thing wrong with the deceased. Evidence Was given as to the laying-out of the boly, from which it appeared that there were no rna*lts of external violence, with the exception of the skin being cut whore the wire. had been round his neck. . A Juror said that he knew the deneased had been depressed becanse he had not workid lately. He said he was tired of life. . .  The Jury returned a verdict to the effect that dfe,ase4 had hung himself, but there was not sufficient evidence to show the state of his mind at the time.
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1903-04-17 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

CONCERT.—A concert was given at the Church Schools, on Saturday evening, by Men's and Women's Bible Classes, when the room was crowded. The programme consisted of Gipsy choruses, part songs and selcs were rendered by members of the classes, who had been trained by Sir. J. A. Dyson, orguni,t and choirmaster. Mr. Dyson was thanked for hie services al the •10140. The proceeds amounted to over £ll in aid of the eollool fund&  CHAPEL ANNIVIRSAILT - The annual tea and hapel anniversary in connection with the Wesley .n (;hapel was held on Tuesday last, when there was a goo! attendance. Mr. J. T. Clegg presided over the meeting, and the Rey. T. T. Lamber, of Sheffield, delivered a capital lecture, entitled "The Old Sea Dogs of Plymouth." The lecture was greatly enjoyed by the audience, and votes of thanks closed the meeting. Mr. Lambert preached in the afternoon also.  INckossx.—An inquest was held at the Angel Inn, Paddock, on Tuesday last. by Mr. E. H. Hill, coroner, touching the death of Edith Oldfield, wife of Thos. ()trifleld, 28, Lowergate. Sam Walker, brother of the deceased, gave evid.:mca as to the finding of the body under circumstances reported in our last issue, and itlso asked why the postmortem examination was made downstairs with the neck de )r open for people t ) see as they went by. Dr. David Wilson explained that it was the most convenient place, and that the back door opened into a yard which was only used by three or four people at the outside and was private. sth the doctor and the coroner sympithtsed with the relatives, and the d )ctor stated that the examination was carried out in the most decorous and reve!ential spirit imaginable. The coroner further explained that if anything like that occurred again Inn body should be removed to the mortuary at Huddersfield. After evidence by the docior, a verdict of "Suicide, by drowning, whilst temporary insane" was recorded.
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1903-11-27 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

ANOTHER MARSDEN  MYSTERY.  YOUNG LADY DISAPPEARS.  &inlet Ling like a sensation has been caused in Marsden this week by the news that Mary Elizabeth Lockwood (24), daughter of Mr. Joseph Leekwood, farmer, The IVoods, Marsden, is miising from home. From eaqui:ies made by our representative it appears that the young lady ruse early on Sunday morning last and went to attend to her usual duties oa the farm, her brother also being engaged at another part of the farm. About seven o'clock, however, the young roan found that his sister was missing. He at once raised an alarm and a search was made. All day long was the search continued, but without avail, and on Monday the police were acquainted with the occurrence. Miss Lockwood is said to be of a quiet disposition, and was an attendant at the Wesleyan Chapel and School when her fann duties would allow. Her sister, it may be stated, is a teacher at the same Sunday School, where the young lady was held in high esteem by her friends. From further enquiries we learn on good authority that on the Saturday evening previous to her strange disappearance. Miss Lockwood was in her brother's house, which is only a short distance from her own home, and there she is reported to have said that she was tired of her work at home, and also expressed a desire to go away into service. It would appear, however, that the idea of the girl leaving home was never entertained by the rest of the family, and consequently no notice was taken of the remark. Whether the girl has committed suicide or not is impossible to say, as the police have practically no clue to work upon, Miss Lockwood having disappeared before daylight. The official description, wnich eas in the hands of the police yesterday, is as follows :—" Missing from home at the Woods, Marsden, since 6.30 a.m. on the zznd inst, Mary Elizabeth Lockwood, years of age, five feet three or four inches high, medium build, fresh complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, has thick wrists and arms, also eight false teeth in upper jaw. Dress, navy blue skirt, black bodice, black beaded trimming, dark grey woollen shawl with red striped centre and border, grey underskirt, black stockings, and buttoned boots, newly soled." The police, however, have practically no clue, beyond the description given, and up to late last night had received no tidings of the girl's whereabouts.
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1898-03-04 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

MORE HONOUR TO MASTER HAYDN WOOD.— It gives us unbounded delight to learn that Master Haydn Woad, so well known to us all, is making rapid progress at the Royal College of Music. From a glance at the Musical Times for this month we glean that on the 17th ult., a concert was given at the College, at which Master Wood took a very prominent part. We cull the following report from the columns of the contemporary named, and which will no doubt interest many :—'• At a concert on the 17th ult., we heard no less than three complete quartets Haydn String Quartet in D. This was played by four small youngsters, of which the College Prodigy, Haydn Wood was the " leader." To see a little fellow who has almost to climb on his chair, lead a string quartet is amusing enough, but to hear him do it with such a good tone, such unerring technique, such a rare sense of rhythm. and such assurance is a little bewildering. The young Manx boy's colleagues were Tom Morris, Sybil Maturin, and Cyril Clensy." THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A SLAITHWAITE GIRL —At the Huddersfield rulice Court, on Friday, Rachel Annie Matthews, eighteen years of ttihonhbayv having woliingthheeOrstehlfi inst., nto taahtgteee'cff lawn ds d aas ct ng eegsdr torywudei Bridge. The circumstances of the case, which we gave at the time of the occurrence, will yet be in the memory of our readers. Evidence was given by Mr. Morton, who stated that the girl was admitted into the workhouse a fortnight ago, after having been charged with attempting suicide. She was then remanded in order that Dr. Wilson, medical adviser at the workhouse, could ascertain the state of her mind. Dr. Wilson gave evidence to having watched her, and he was of opinion she was not responsible for her actions. She had previously been in the workhouse. This was about two years ago, and prior to her going to live with Mrs. Pogson, of Blake Stones. He thought the girl was not capable of taking care of herself, and if the magistrates sent her back in the workhouse he would have her placed in the imbecile ward. In reply to Mr. Morton, the doctor said it was uot
The Slaithwaite Guardian and Colne Valley News. — 1898-11-25 (Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England)

SUPPOSED SUICIDE AT MARSDEN.  THE INQUEST.  On Wednesday morning Mr. W. Barstow, ; District Coroner, held an inquiry at the . Urban District Council Offices in the Mechanics' Hall, Marsden, touching the death of Alfred Smith, forty-eight years of age, of Bradford, whose body was found in ! Red Brook Reservoir (Standedge) on Sun- • day morning last. Mr. Samuel NVood was • appointed foreman of the jury. Jane Reynolds, of 7, Wapping Street, Wapping Road, Bradford, said she identified the body as that of Alfred Smith, who was about forty-eight years of age. He had in his possession a pedlar's box when he left Bradford on the previous Thursday morning. She and deceased had lived together for seven years. The last time she saw him alive was on Thursday morning at Bradford, and he did not say where he was going. He had been very low in his mind for some weeks past, -- In reply to the Coroner, Witness said deceased had been drinking for twelve months off and on, and his last bout !, had extended some three weeks.—Sergeant Haynes: Has he ever threatened to take his life ?—Witness : Yes; he has several times threatened to throw himself into the first canal he came to. The deceased, she believed, was in money difficulties. Stanley Shaw, plasterer, Old Mount, Marsden, said that about a quarter to ten on Sunday morning last, he saw a man's coat lying on the embankment of Red Brook Reservoir, Standedge, and about forty yards distant he discovered the body of a man lying in the water at the edge of the reser voir. He informed Enos Wood, of the Great Western Inn, who obtained a rake, and with the aid of another man the body was recovered.—ln answer to the coroner, witness said deceased was quite dead. Sergeant Haynes said they had been unable to find anyone who had seen the deeeased after he left Bradford on the Thursday morning.