County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser Abergavenny and Raglan Herald Usk and Pontypool Messenger and Chepstow Argus

PONTYPOOL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SHOW will be held in PONTYPOOL PARK, ON THE 19th OF AUGUST. UPWARDS OF £100 IN PRIZES. A SPLENDID MILITARY BAND. Schedules and all other information from the Hon. Sec., ERNEST DEACON, Pontypool. A NEW JOURNAL, IN MONTHLY PARTS, 3D. EACH. I PART 1. will be READY by the 1st of AUGUST. "THE USK GLEANER," AND Hotimontbliivc A County Magazine, CONTENTS:— Tales: A Lesson for Lovers, Light at Eventide, Annette's Plot, Rosa's Revelations -Poetry: Pa, take us to the Mumbles, For a Friend's Birthday, What's thy Watchword, The Old Mill, Legend of Tintern—-Historical: Rodolpho the Black, Men who could rise superior to Money, Llangwm Church, Duel between a Duke and an Earl, Tintern Abbey, Trip from Monmouth to the Mumbles, Monmouth Borough Sessions, Bristol Riots, The Earl of Mar, Scotch Cattle in 1833-Biography: Crawshay Bailey, Arthur Wyatt of Troy- Varieties Uses of Cat's Whiskers, Words to the Wise, Trust Her, Courtesy conducive to Domestic Happiness, Surnames, Epitaphs, Barber's Poles, Increase of Longevity, Migration of Birds, A Peaceful Home, Presence of Mind, Planting the Flower Garden, Roses, A hearty Old Dame at Usk, A Curious Robbery at Trostrey, Wit and Humour, &c., &c. TO THE PUBLIC. In presenting the First Number of a Local Magazine to the Public, it is necessary to say a few words as to the objects sought to be attained by such a publication. Many interesting reports of Public Meetings and Historical Records are lost sight of for the want of. a vehicle, or rather a "repository," for the storing away of facts and statistics with reference to local events, which in afteryearswouldbecomeserviceableandinteresting. It is with a view of providing such a record for future reference that this magazine is started, and, while every attention will be paid to matters connected with the past, care will be taken that there shall be a sufficient spice of light reading for the present to relieve our publication from the charge of dullness, to which periodicals of the kind too frequently lay themselves open. As only a certain number of each month's issue will be published, and, in no case, will be reprinted, we give our readers this intimation in order that they may, by giving timely notice, secure a perfect volume for binding. We shall, at all times, be pleased to receive contributions concerning any matters of interest to Monmouthshire readers, as it is intended to circulate the magazine generally throughout the county. ADVERTISEMENTS.—A small space on cover will be devoted to advertisements. Application for space must be made by the 24th July. "THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, USK. RPHE MIDSUMMER HOLIDAYS will terminate -1*. on MONDAY, August 2nd. W. H. WRENFORD, B.A. 28 Jtily,, 1875. Master. USK AND PONTYPOOL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the road leading from Llansoy to Llangwm, is closed to the Public during the erection of a Bridge over the Peelth Brook, at Tyllwydd. HENRY WILLIAMS, Usk, July 23, 1875. District Surveyor. AFjW HOGSHEADS of CIDER For Sale at WM. WILLIAMS'S, Llangibby. FOR SALE.—Four HIVES OF BEES (strong May swarms), with Hives, &c., complete.— Apply to APARIAN, Post-office, Usk (Mon). rjl IIE GAME OF BADMINTON Sets for playing this most popular Game, from One Guinea to Three Guineas the set, may be ob- tained at J. II. CLAKK'S, Usk. W M. BUNNING & Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GENERAL & FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Bar Iron, and Steel Merchant Cutlers, Gas Fitters, -Locksmiths, and JJBellTiarigers, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKERS, BRIDGE STREET, USK, AND COMMERCIAL STREET, PONTYPOOL. Sole Agents for the sale of the Home Washer and Bradford and Co.'s celebrated "Washing Machinery. Ind, Coope, and Co.'s Burton Ales, and Murphy and Co.'s Irish Stout. B RID G EST R E E T, U S K. JONES & POWELL L Beg to announce that they are now making their firsts how of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY GOODS suitable for the present season. AND are submitting lor inspection a very large and varied selection"in all classes of goods, Dress Materials, Piques, Prints, Cambrics, Millinery, Shawls, Mantles, Hosiery, Gloves, &c., &c., in great variety. ? J. & P. beg to solicit an early call. §: April 7th, 1875. f :s E E R IB IE E R B.1. B R! EDWARD JONES, RAGMAN, IN thanking his numerous Customers for their support in this Department of his trade, begs to announce that he has been I- APPOINTED A G E p T for the following well-known Firms, and keeps in Stock a variety of weir Ales and Stouts in Casks and Bottles:— > ..<, I THE ALTON COURT BEEWERY CO. (Limned), ROSS. IND, COOPE, & CO., BURTON-ON-TRENT.. A. CiUINNESS & CO., DUBLIN. W. & A. GILBEYS' WINES & SPIRITS. Book of Prices forwarded free on application to their Agent EDWARD JONES, RAGrLAN. POW E LL, WINE MERCHANT, AGINCODBT SQUAITE, MONMOUTH. CLARET 16s., 20s., 66s. SHERRY 24s., 36s., to 63s. P 0 R T 24s. to 72s. igg" The CLARETS have been purchased in Prance, on most advantageous terms, and will be found of admirable quality. PUNCrUL A AND PERSONAL ATTKN DANCE. PERFECTLY PAINLESS DENTISTRY GUARANTEED. AltlTFICIAL TEETH. < £ \YILN DENTISTS 30, BERNE RS-STREET, OXFO RD-STREET, AND 448, STRAND OPPOSITE CHAJUf\Q-01WSS RAILWAY STATION, LONDON. The Oldest Established English Dentists. THIRTY-THIRD YEAR OF ATTENDANCE IN MONMOUTH5LURK AND HEREFORDSHIRE, APPOINTMENTS FOR 1875, MONMOUTH Every 2nd MONDAY, in each month at Mr M. Jones* auctioneer, Agincourt-square.—Next visit, MONDAY. July 12, 1875. ?'■■<. ABERGA.V\ENN ¥— EVERV alt,,rntit@ TUESDAY, fit the POSX-OMICJS, opposite the'. Angel Hotel.—Nest visits TUESDAY, July 6, «nd TUESDAY, July 20,1875, HEREFORD —Every Vv JSUJSJJSDAY, \1,- Webster's, Surveyor, 151. St. Owen's»-«t.re<l, corner vi Oifu-street ATTENDANCE FROM ELEVEN TILL ITOOR. i l1ES!I/rn(L?V^JxNLESS pKVTtSTRY.-Mesra. LEWI* MOSELY an.ij^N'S improved ARTI- v ..r! V +, are recommended by the most eminent of the medical profession as undeniably the best su >stitute toi the natural organs,.securing, without possibility of tlie slightest pain, the greatest amount of ease and comfort. I hey are the lightest, strongest, most economical, and durable that can be produced, and are securely retained in the mouth without springs, wires, or laj-^e and cumbersome plates. For efficacy, utility, speech,mastica- tion, and the restoration of the original youthful appearance of the features, they are thrivalled. Their resmblance to nature is so perfect as to frequently deceive the wearers themselves. Messrs. Mosely's speciality in the use of the gas enables them to guarantee a perfectly painless performance of all appertaining to dentistry with a speed, ease and comfort unobtainable by any other method,, pain, unpleasantry or danger being utterly impossible.—Dr. J. T. W. Thudichum, of the Pathological Laboratory, St% Thomas's Hospital, in°the Times of the 16th of Aug' st, 1870, says :—' It possesses all the advantages of chloroform to the exclusion of every disadvantage. It has no miell, and produces quickly, in tour or five full inspirations, a perfect anoesthesia, iB which all operations can be performed without causing pain, and hardly a minute after the cessation of its' iutfalatiou its influence on the patient has entirely disappeared. It never produces unpleasant sensations, choking, or sickness, and there has ever been a case of danger under its influence." For the efficacy, utility, and success of the system vide Lancet Tooth Extraction, guaranteed painless, 10s.6d. No fee charged for extractions when the better des- cription of artificial teeth are required. Artificial Teeth from 5s. each; Sets from £5 5s. All their Artificial Teeth being constructed in their own work-rooms in London Messrs. Moselyare enabled to place at the disposal of "their patients those higher resources of the Dental Art unattainable in the provinces except at the trouble and expense of a journey to the metropolis. Only -London Establishments 30, Berners-street, Oxford-street; and 448, Strand (opposite the Charing-cross, Railway Station) *where patients visiting London will meet with every attention free of charge. All Consultations and every Information FREE. N.J CONNECTION WITH ANYONE OF THE SAME NAME. THE COTTAGE GARDENER: PKICE IS., BOUND IN CLOTH. TEIE KITCHEN GARDEN DEPARTMENT X treats of Soils, Situation, Manures, Seed Sowing, Planting the most approved kinds of Vegetables and the best mode of cultivation, with a description of the insects that most infest the kitchen garden and the means of destroying them. The Fruit Garden treats of raising Fruit Trees by Slips, Cutting, and Layers, with the operations of Grafting, Budding, Pruning, and Training accompanied by numerous engravings to assist the amateur in his work, and a des- cription of the insects and birds by which fruit trees are attacked. The Flower Garden treats of the cultivation of our most popular annual, biennial, and perennial border Flowers, deciduous and evergreen Shrubs, Bulbs, Corms and Tubers. A calendar of monthly operations, and a select list of sorts are attached to each department. Published by MILNER & CO., Halifax and London and Sold by all Booksellers Chorea Sancti Viti- The Dance of St. Vitus. Paralysis, and Nervous Disorders. T)R R. BARTON", of Raglan, undertakes —" the cure of the above dreadful maladies by a. specific, the recipe for which has been in his family for a period of 500 years. St. Vitus's Dance, so called, proceeds from paralysis of the spine; affects seriously the whole nervous system, softens the brain, and ulti- mately ends in insanity. The medicins he administers is very highly galvanised, and acts on the system in a manner like electricity. A cure is generally per- formed in 14 days, no matter how long standing the disease, or what the patient's age may be. The medicine is also a specific for Fits and all other nervous disorders; it strengthens the Brain and in- vigorates the system. Dr Barton has practised in Raglan for 34 years, and during that time has had 4000 cases, and never failed in one instance. Dr Barton was an articled pupil and partner for five years with that eminent physician the late Dr Moore of Usk. f ) Terms moderate—if no cure, no charge. CASTLE SQUARE, USK, JUNE 11th. BRISTOL TEA MART. E. JONES, & Co., GROCERS, PROVISION DEALERS, BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE LARGEST QUANTITY OF TEAS EVER SENT INTO USK SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICATION. USK AND CAERLEON. J. J. PRICE, SADDLE AND HARNESS MAKER, BRIDGE-STREET, USK, & CAERLEON, BEGS to thank the Gentry, Yeomen, &c., of the JD surrounding ueighbourhood for their liberal support towards him since his commencement in business, and trusts, by strict attention to the same, to ensure their future patronage. Harness suitable for four-in-hand, carriage, tandem, and brougham, made on the premises, and equal to the first London make. Cart harness made durable, and with neatness combined. N.B.-All J. J. Price's harness is made on the premises, and no machine work. USK, MON. THE THREE SALMONS HOTEL & POSTING HOUSE affords first-class accommodation to Families, Tourists, and Commercial Gentlemen.— Families, Tourists, and Commercial Gentlemen.- Salmon and Trout Fishing may be obtained on application to the Proprietor, P. S. CRAWFORD. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, STATIONERY AND PERFUMERY, ALSO FISHING TACKLE suitable for this River, may be obtained from F. I). E DWARDS, CHEMIST, BRIDGE STREET, USK. YI K SS R S W A I T E & SON. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, AND ACCOUNTANTS, ESTATE & GENERAL COM MIS S ION AGENTS, &c. CLARENCE STREET, PONTYPOOL Office Hours-9.0 till 7.0. All kinds of Valuations made, and an immediate settlement of Sales by Auction. Large Rooms for Storing Furniture, Stocks, &c., or Absolute Sale by Auction, WILLIAM PANNIERS, LICENSED HORSE SLAUGHTERER, Wain-y-clare Inn, near Pontypool, Monmouthshire, and rdbech Farm, Mamhilad (near the School). BEGS respectfully to inform his friends in the neighbourhood that he has REMOVED his business premises from Little Mill to TILBACH FARM, MAMHILAD, near Pontypool, and that he is prepared to give the Highest Price for live and dead Horses, Cows, &c. Inquiries for the Slaughter-house can be made at Wain-y-clare, near Pontypool. NO riCE.—William Panniers is a Licensed Horse Slaughterer. All messages and telegrams promptly paid for, and all orders promptly attended to. Communications should be addressed to WM. PANNIERS, Wain-y-clare, near Pontypool, Mon DAVID YOUNG, M. R. C. Y. S. L. BEGS to inform the Gentry, Farmers, and the JD Inhabitants generally in and around Aber- gavenny, that he has opened his VETERINARY ESTABLISHMENT AT BRECON ROAD, Adjoining the Railway Bridge, And by his careful attention to his profession, and his experience of several years in a large practice in the neighbourhood, feels assured that all cases may with confidence be entrusted to his care. Brecon Road, Abergavenny, July, 1875. rrO GENTLEMEN AND FARMERS. MULLETT AND CHIPPS, PRACTICAL GARDENERS, Beg to inform Gentlemen and Farmers that they have commenced Business on their own account. Gardens laid out or altered. New Croquet Grounds made, or old ones relaid. All kinds of Fruit and Forest Trees planted. New Orchards planted and Plantations made. Orchards carefully pruned. Early Orders' will greatly oblige. New Market-street, Usk. TO THE NOBILITY, CLERGY, GENTRY, AND PUBLIC OF USK AND ITS VICINITY. MESSRS. JPRICE AND ROBERTS, PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, &c., In retiring from Business, desire to thank their numerous customers and supporters for their kind patronage, and they venture to hope that the way in which they have carried on the business has given satisfaction to all. P. & R. beg to state that they have disposed of their business to MESSRS. HUTCHINGS & STOCKHAM and venture to say that they are trustworthy and straightforward men, having a thorough knowledge of the business. Hutchings has been in the employ of the Firm sixteen years, and Stockham nine. MESSRS. PRICE & ROBERTS wish especially to call attention to a circular very freely and industriously circulated by a man named DAVIES amongst their old customers and friends to the effect that they had relinquished business. Now, they beg to say that the same happened prior to the disposal of their business, and that the writer thereof took a most unwarrantable liberty with their name, and trust their customers will not be misled by the statement in such circular. It is true from this date that they have disposed of their business to the above-named parties, in whom they have every confidence and feel sure they will carry on the business in the same straight- forward manner as heretofore. M ESSRS. HuTCHINGS & STOCKHAM having taken the above Old Established Business, hope, with strict attention and moderate charges, to have a continuance of that support which was accorded to their predecessors. P.S.—MR. ROBERTS has very kindly consented to superintend the business for Messrs. H. & S. for the first twelve months. Bridge-street, Usk, July 27th, 1875. v. R. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH. I JO UN ALLAN ROLLS, Esquire, High- f Sheriff for the County of Monmouth, by virtue of divers Writs of our Sovereign Lady the Queen, to me directed, do hereby give notice that the Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and General Gaol Delivery, to be holden in and for the County of Monmouth, will be held at the Shire Hall, in the Town of Monmouth, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of AUGUST next, and that on WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of AUGUST next, the Public Business will commence at the Shire Hall, in the Town of Monmouth, aforesaid, of which all Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Mayors, Jurors, Prosecutors, and Witnesses, and others interested tnerein, are desired to take notice and give their attendance accordingly. And I hereby further give notice that the Grand Jurors will be called over in the Crown Court, on Wednesday, the 4th day of August next, at Ten o'clock in the morning, and that the Common Jurors will be called over indiscriminately, in the Nisi Prius and Crown Courts respectively, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, to serve upon such Juries as the said Court shall direct. By the same Sheriff EDMD. B. EDWARDS, Under-Sheriff. Uiider-Sherifrs Office, Town Hall, Pontypool, July 15th, 1875. WANTED TO PURCHASE.-A Business or W Country Hotel, requiring from JE300 to £700 capital. No attention will be paid to any communication that does not contain full par- ticulars of the Nature of Business, Returns, Bent and Taxes, size of House, locality and position.— Address Alpha, 271, High Hoi born, London, W.C. C, ]\/[ ONEY TO BE LENT, in town or country, to gentlemen, farmers, tradesmen, or others, from £50 and upwards upon personal security. Interest, five per cent. per annum, from one to seven years. No commission or charges made. Also sums from £1000 on mortgage, at three and a half per cent., on freehold or leasehold property for any term not exceeding twenty-one years. Apply to Mr. Henry HOWARD, Civil Engineer and Surveyor (late Girdlestone and Barclay), 11 Euston- square, London. >t 23, IRONMONGER LANE, LONDON. (THE OLD HOUSE.) JOHNSTON'S CORN FLOUR IS THE BEST. TO OBTAIN THE BEST ASK FOR JOHNSTON'S CORN FLOUR. It is rich in flesh-forming and heat-giving pro- perties, and when boiled with milk affords com- plete and perfect nourishment for children and persons of weak disgestion. It is delicious for Puddings, Custards, Blancmange, &c. EWING 1kiACHIiNES. gEWING MACHINES. PBTCES.— £ 6 6s. • E7 7s.; £8; £9; Silent Feed 6s. extra JNeedies and other Requisites. Machine at 6d. and Is, per Bottle. To be Ital at the "Obseruer" Office, Usk.