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

B K. I ID G E STREET, USE. ARTHUR RIVERS BEGS mosfc respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Usk and neighbourhood that he has taken the Premises lately occupied by Mr. W. A. DAY, where he purposes carrying on business as a WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, and has been appointed Agent for MESSRS. TRAVERS' WINES AND SPIRITS, ALSO AGENT FOR MR WATKINS'S NOTED HEREFORD ALE, BASS'S ALES, & MANDER'S DUBLIN STOUT. ALE & STOUT (BOTTLED ON THE PREMISES) ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK. Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Soda Water, etc, in any quantity. A. R. WILL COMMENCE BUSINESS AS ABOVE ON FRIDAY, THE 31ST MAY. A NEW AND CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCK NOW ON SALE AT J. J. AND E. EDWARDS, LINEN AND WOOLLEN DRAPERS, OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS, HATTERS, HOSIERS, AND HABERDASHERS, FAMILY GROCERS, ELOUR, MEAL, & PROVISION MERCHANTS, NEAR THE TOWN HALL, USK. POP. THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR CUSTOMERS WE DO SOT CLOSE ON WEDNESDAYS UNTIL THE USUAL TIME. ESTABLISHED 1812. H. & T. PROCTOR, AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTS, CATHAY, BRISTOL, ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALLY PREPARED BONE MANURES, FOR GRASS, C O.R N, ROOT, AND OTHER CROPS, ALSO BONE SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. WORKS CATHAY, BRISTOL. Our Mr. HATHERLEY will attend Abergavenny, Usk. and Newport Markets during the Season. STORES:—Messrs. WATERS & Co., Chepstow; Mr. Tiros. HYAM, Wyebridge, Monmouth. OW Full particulars, with prices, post free, on application. N 0 T I C E 20 PER CENT. REDUCTION IN PROVISIONS GOOD SECONDS FLOUR, .7 7s. 6d. per bushel »> FINES „ 8s Od p„ SUPERFINES,, 8s 6d GonnEoMILT)-CU]REI) BAC0N • • • • • 'id., 4.U1 per lb. GOOD SALT BUTTER 7d., 8d„ 9d.;i0d. „ 41b LOAVES 6d 6Th LOAVES <)d; BREAD WEIGHED ON DELIVERY. W. PEGLER AND SON., PONTYPOOL AND BLAENAVON. NT1TIT_ PUNCTUAL AND PERSONAL ATTENDANCE. PERFECTLY PAINLESS DENTISTRY GUARANTEED. ARTIFICIAL TEETH OSFIFCC* DENTISTS 30, BBRNERS-STEEET OXFORD-STREET, AM) 418 STRAND OPPOSITE CHARING F'POSS RAILWAY STATION, LONDON. OHARMU-CROBS The Oldest Established English Dentists THISTY-THXHD ,-ESH.SrS.D HTEREFORDSilIKK, ■vr Ai -FROM ELEVEN TILL FOUR "ext \isits:—Monmouth, '*■ M«* IMK Kington, Fob. Tja, xviarcn t> ana iy. Hereford, every Wednesday. EETH and PAINLESS DENTISTRY.—Mesrs. LEWIN MOSELY and SON'S imoroved ARTr PICIAL TEETH are recommended by the most eminent of tho mp^Ti r imPr0^ea A-KII- S>Ubstitut.e for the natural organs, securing, without possSyof the2S nJfntlT™wZ™ V*? »Dd comfort. They are the lightest, strongest, most economical, and durable that nan'hp Sin »nT,r!I ea?e stained in the mouth without springs, wires, or arge and cumbersome plates RW pffiMPI nHii+v* eciyely ^on and the restoration of the original youthful appearance of the features thev are unrivalled Th^f, rp'ffi nature is so perfect as to frequently deceive the wearers themselves £ MnXl re*mblaDCe, he gas enables them to guarantee a perfectly painless performance of all annertainina fn r t HS6 j ase and comfort unobtainable by any other method, pain, unpleasantly or danger hpincr nttili !l,a J-T. W. Thudichum, of the Pathological Laboratory,1 St. Thomas's Hospital Iff a3's It possesses all the advantages, of chloroform to the exclusion of 8t' tXM-f am! P":od,lces quickly, in four or live full inspirations, a perfect ancesthesia, in which all onor^tiVin! P formed without causing pain, and hardly a minute after the cessation of its inhalation its in fin™ Can,e eveH^ entire]y 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 svsteni aS Tooth Extraction, guaranteed painless, 10s.6d. No fee charged for extractions when the better rW A11 cription of artificial teeth are required. Artificial Teeth from 5s. each Sets from x 5, 58. constructed in their own work-rooms in London, Messrs. Moselyare enabled to MBxcent at Ae disposal °* thelr patients those higher resources of the Dental Art unattainable in the provinces ft l t trouble and expense of a journey to the melropolis. provmces n y London Establishments 30, Berners-street, Oxford-street; and 448, Strand (opposite the Charine-cross Railway Station), where patients visiting London wil meet with every attention free of charge. Consultations and every Information PEEK. NO CONNECTION WITH ANYONE F THE SAME NAME. CLARE, COSSENS, & C o s., CAPITAL HARVEST ALES TEN-BENCE PER GALLON. ( GENUINE FAMILY ALES In 9, IS, and 36 Gallon Casks, at Is. Is. 2d. and Is. 4d. per gallon. Brewery:—Trinity Street, Cardiff. Stores-Bridge Street, Usk. K IN G'S HEAD COMMERCIAL HOTEL, USK. WILLIAM MORGAN BEGS to inform his numerous friends that he has taken to the above OLD ESTABLISHED HOTEL, where he trusts, by the strictest attention to business, and keeping "Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the finest quality, to merit and obtain a share of their support. Good stable accommodation. Ostler kept. N.B.—AN ORDINARY ON MARKET AND FAIR DAYS AT ONE O'CLOCK. POST HORSES AND CARRIAGES. -r SKETCHES OF MONMOUTHSHIRE, INCLUDING Notices of Druidical Remains; Invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar; The Princes of JL Gwenh; The Norman Conquest; The Lords Marchers; Insurrections in Wales; Owen Glendwer's Battles; The Conquest of Henry V.; The Families of Monmouthshire; The Civil War; The Storming of Chepstow Castle; The Siege of Raglan Castle; The Memoirs of Monmouthshire, &c. Price, 2s 61. COAL! 0 0 A Ij I I GREAT REDUCTION IN COAL. THE USK COAlT COMPANY BEG most respectfully to announce that they are now prepared to supply any quantity of Coal at the lowest possible price in the yard, or delivered at a reasonable charge. In quantities of four ton, or upwards, of the Best Large Screened Coal 10s. per Ton in the yard smaller quantities, 1 is per ton in the yurd. All orders to be sent to t C. STINCHCOMB, Manager, F CHURCH-STREET, USK. OPPOSITE THE THREE SALMONS HOTEL (ESTABLISHED 1782). W I L L I A MS & SON, SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTURERS, Respectfully invites attention to their SPECIAL HUNTING SADDLE. The increasing demand tor which is an undisputed test of their adaption to the requirements of all Gentlemen who delight in a Perfect Seat, Easy Fitting, Style, and Modern Construction. All weights and sizes to select from, and a reasonable price. Every Saddle warranted Genuine. The Best Value for Money. Horse Clothing in Kersey Suits, complete; Fawn Rugs,' all sizes and weights, Cut out to fit Neck bound, or plain, Roller, Girths, &c., &c. Tir"kjVer^ /?erCnpti°n Article required for the Stable, Harness-room, or Hunting Field, in Stock or Made to Order. ° LEATHER LEGGINGS Of every description in Stock, or Made to Order. A Vacancy for a Respectable Youth as APPRENTICE to the Saddlery. ESTABLISHED, 1857. THOMAS ADKINS & CO., Smethwick, near Birmingham, SUPERIOR SPECIAL MANURES, SUITABLE FOR ALL CROPS. TH °™. Pr?Par?a the best materials that oan lie obtained, and each sort specially designed V1GW meetin= the requirements of the particular crop for which it is AGENT:-MR. W. MARFELL, Trostrey Court, near Usk. ,JOHN WILLIAMS, NEWPORT STEAM MARBLE WORKS, CLARENCE PLACE, NEWPORT. Monuments, Headstones, &c,, to order. Choicest designs. A large and Varied Stock always to select from. f i FRIEND-IN-NEED LODGE, CROSS KEYS, USK. THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER will takq -L place on WHIT-MONDAY, the 10th JUNH. The Members will meet at the LODGB ROOM, at THREE o'clock. Dinner on the table at FoUR. JAMES CASSIDY, May, 1878. Secretary. USK CRICKET CLUB. I Under Distinguished Patronage. THE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS will take place On MONDAY, JULY 15th, 1878. TO HURDLE MAKERS. WANTED to Hire 200 HURDLES for the above.—Apply to the SECRETARY of the Athletic Sports, Usk. WANTED,—An APPRENTICE to the DRESS and MANTLE MAKING.—Apply to A. REECE, Baron-street, Usk. FOR SALE. A HANDSOME LANDAU, in excellent condi- tion, for one horse or a pair.—Refer to Office of Observer. ROSE COTTAGE, LLANBADDOCK, USK. FURNISHED COTTAGE TO LET for two or F three months.-Lovely country; good fish- ing near the river.-Terms moderate.—Address, The VICAR, Llanbaddock. WHEREAS, I, the undersigned, having made and circulated certain charges affecting the character of Mrs. Ruth Matilda Prosser, wife of Air. Stephen Prosser, of the Lower House, Raglan, and being threatened with an action for slander, HEREBY WITHDRAW the CHARGES made, and confess that the same were FALSE and GROUNDLESS, and publicly apologise for having made and circulated such statements, and undertake to pay the legal charges already incurred and the costs of advertising this apology. JOHN GWILLIM, Pencairig, Kingcoat. Pontypool, Witness, GEO. P. GRAY, May 17th, 1878. Pontypool. RPO BE LET, on the 1st of MAY, IVY JL COTTAGE," in Market-street, Usk.—Apply for particulars to MR. D. BOULTON, Surgeon, the Rosary, Usk. USK.—TO LET, with Immediate Possession, "PORTHYCARNE HOUSE," with the Gardens and Orchard belonging thereto For particulars apply to Mr. E. BERNARD REEGe. Cardiff rrO BE LET, with immediate possession, A 1_ NEAT VILLA RESIDENCE, in the town of Usk, late in the occupation of the Rev T. Clapp. The house contains Dining, Drawing, and Six Bed. rooms, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, and other domestic offices, with Good Garden.—Apply to Mr. II. A. ADDIS, St. Maryport-street, Usk. Usk, March 28th, 1878. COMING HARVEST. THE attention of Farmers is requested to the JL great superiority of Messrs. Osborne and Co's Mowers and Reapers, having done perfect work in all sorts and conditions of crops on all kinds of land in this neighbourhood. Draught and Repairs about half of any others. MACHINES AND FITTINGS always in Stock at Mr. Boulton's Implement Yard. Usk. Messrs. Nicholson's Perfect Horse Iiakes and Tedding Machines. Messrs. FOLLOWS and BATES' LAWN MOWERS, Greenhouses and Vineries specially designed and built, and heated with Mr. B's self-stoking apparatus Estimates and Plans for pumping, &c. Grinding, Sawing, or any other work driven by steam, water, wind, or horse power, of any magnitude. Hydraulic Rams fixed or repaired. Mr. Boulton, whilst thanking his numerous customers, requests that any Mowers and Horse Rakes wanting repairs be sent in at once to enable the necessary work to be perfectly done. N.B.—Those first in first attended to. PRIORY, USK. BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the meadow- adjoining the New Court House. Plan may be seen at the Three Salmons Hotel, and for further particulars apply to the proprietor, T. WATKINS, Llanvair, Abergavenny. USK, MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. A PROPERTY called PONT- SA.MPIT, situate on the banks of the river Usk, about one mile from the town. ■E Pr<)pert,y consists of about 12 acres of Good Meadow Lond, on which is erected an Excellent Dwelling-house, together with an Entrance Lodge, Stable, Cow-houses, Pigstyes, and other Outbuild- ings. There is also a Good Garden. Arrangements may be made with the preset t tenant for immediate possession. — For further particulars, apply on the premises, or to MESSRS. E. B. EDWARDS & SON Solicitors, Town ilall, 21st May, 1878. Pontypool.