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

The County Observer Forty-fifth Year of Publication. -0- Scale for Advertisements. FEB* INSERTION. Official Announcements Single Column. Parliamentary Addresses.. ( Legal Notices > 6d. per line. Prospectuses of Companies ) Election Addresses Property and Stock Sales J Auction Sales Municipal and other bodies Ordinary Notices. 3s. per inch in depth, Balance Sheets. Statements of Accounts. Houses Wanted. Houses to Let J Entertainments. Î Agricultural Shows. Subscription Lists. y Is. 6d. per inch. Wedding Presents f J _-A SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Servants Wanted. 12 words 18 words 24 words Situations Vacant. Apartments Wanted Apartments to Let r 6d. 9d. Is. Money to Lend Articles Lost Articles Pound Articles for Sale J Three weeks for double above charges. Must be paid for when the order is given, or double the above scale charges will be made, Remittances received in Postage Stamps. -= Printing of every Description AUCTIONEERS' Particulars, Posters, & Catalogues. SOI-IICTORS' Prospectuses,, Lithographic Maps & Plan. TBADESMEJTS' Cards, Dill Heads, & Note Headings. All communications to J. H. CLARK, COUNTY OBSERVER Office, USK, Monmouthshire. WANTED, Strong Young Country GIRL, to assist.—Apply, A, Observer Office, Usk. WANTED, srood GENERAL SERVANT, able to do Washing; also NURSE-HOUSE- MAID, 3 children must have good references, State age and wages required. Apply, Mrt. MEACOCK, Kingsley Villa, Caerau Road, Newport, Mon. XT J ANTED, Strong YOUTH, for Farmhouse liT H Work (to live in).—Apply, H. HUGHES, Tredegar Farm, Newcburch West, Chepstow, Mon. WANTED, a PORTER one who has a slight knowledge of gardening and who has been in service preferred not under 18 years of age.- Apply, stating wages, -&c. (live out) to D. W. SIMPSON, Outfitter, Pontypool. TIT ANTED TWO sharp LADS as APPREN- T 1 TICES to the GENERAL WOODTURN- ING. They would be taught a thorough knowledge of the Trade in all its branches.—Apply, J. H. KNIGHT, Woodturnery Works. Usk. WANTED TO RENT, HOUSE with about 20 Acres of Land.—Apply, "D. Observer Office, Usk. WANTED, COOK-GENERAL, and HOUSE- PARLOURMAID. — Apply, Mrs. B., Observer Office, Usk. WANTED TO RENT, in the Neighbourhood of USK, some PARTRIDGE SHOOTING, for September and October.—Apply, stating rent, to R. W. RICKARDS, The Priory, Usk. ALVANIZED CORRUGATED ROOFS, H AY. I X SHEDS, aud BUILDINGS of all kinds- Plans and estimates free. Enquiries invited.— STANLEY M. WILLIAMS, Trosnant Stores, Pontypool. WJ ASTE PAPER FOR SALE, good and clean »r 8s. per cwf. — Apply at the COUNTY OBSERVER" Office, Usk. LET, '«GLEN VIEW," on the CHEPSTOW A BOAD, USK, containing 3 Bedrooms and W.C« on the first floor, and 4 Rooms and Pantries on the ground floor. Also Stable and Coach-house, with 3i Acres adjoining.-Apply, J- PAKKER, Trostrey, near Usk. fl^HE USK TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION X COMMITTEE, in addition to the Subjects of Shorthand and Commercial Arithmetic, are willing to start a FREEHAND or MODEL DRAWING- CLASS (for evenings) during the ensuing Session, commencing about September, provided sufficient names are given in of those desIrous of joining such a class. Names should be sent into me by the 12th AUGUST. ARTHUR F. LUCAS, Usk, 16th July, 1899. Secretary. ====WUSK PAST AID PBDiElT, pONTAlNmG 304 Pages of LOCAL INFOR- MAI ION, Bound in cloth ONE SHILLING. To be had at the COUNTY OBSERVER OFFICE. WILLIAM DAVIES, Timber, Lime, & Coal Merchani, WOODBINE, USK. sgr Orders promptly attended to. REVOLUTION IN FURNISHING. ç A The Successful and Uninterrupted Trading of Nearly Fifty Years has placed BEVAN & COMPANY, Limited., In the very Forefront of the House Furnishers of South Wales, with the result that To-day they are undeniably far and away the Largest Furnishers in the Principality, Whilst an Inspection of their IMMENSE STOCKS (everything required for Complete Furnishing, and including a Large Array of C, PIANOFORTES AND ORGANS, At about MMalf Usual Prices) will quickly convince you that they are also the Best and Cheapest Furnishers in South Wales and Monmouthshire. c £ 12 12 O of w^rthey°offef-—61ng Entire Goods Required for a Dining-room) is a fair sample SUBSTANTIAL HOME-MADE LEATHER-CLOTH SUITE, Comprising Couch, Two Easy Chairs and Six Small Chairs, Telescopic Dining Table, Handsome Plate-glass Back Walnut Sideboard, Bevelled Plate Overmantel to match, Brass Rail Fender, Set of Fire Brasses, Handsome Bordered Tapestry Carpet with Hearth- rug to match,^and Pair of Handsome Curtains, with Cornice Pole and Brackets complete the whole Lot for TWELVE GUINEAS ONLY, forming the GREATEST BARGAIN ever offered to the Public Delivery Free by Rail or Road Vans throughout Wales and Border Counties, and the Return Fare Paid of Cash Customers to the amount of 210. 'J M LARGE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES GRATIS AND POST FREE. AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY DISTRICT. BEVAN & COMPANY, Clarence-street and Hanbury-road, PONTYPOOL, ALSO AT SWANSEA, NEWPORT, CARDIFF. BEI)DING PLANTS. BEDDING PLANTS. PILLINGER & COMPANY, LTD., HAVE a large quantity of the leading Varieties of the above in Stock, also extra strong Tomatoes, Cucumbers, re., now ready for planting, and will be pleased to quote Sorts and Prices on Application. Swedes, Turnips, KalCS, *c., of the highest quality at lowest market prices. PRICE LISTS FREE. THE nurseries AND SEED stores, chepstow. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF The Right Hon. Lord Tredegar, The Right Hon. Lord Llangattock, Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, Bart., Lady Caroline Jenkins, The Vicar of Usk, And the Principal Gentry of the Neighbourhood. Messrs. R. WAUGH & SON, lIe liable Piano and Organ Tuners, REGULATORS, AND REPAIRERS, Visit USK and Neighbourhood at regular periods. Terms for single tuning or yearly contracts forwarded post free on application. Orders may be sent direct to Monmouth, or left at the COUNTY OBSER-VER Office, and will receive prompt attention. A large Stock of PIANOS and ORGANS for SALE, EXCHANGE, or HIRE, on Moderate Terms. R. WAUGH & SON, MONMOUTH AND CHEPSTOW. .HOLLOWAY'SI p. PILLS ARE A SURE CURE FOR INDIGESTION and its attendant ailments, such as BILIOUSNESS, SICK HEADACHE, mfflMWi lH Pains in the Chest and Side, IBIGPM WW BAD APPETITE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. AND WILL BE FOUND JPwl? WITHOUT EQUAL for the USE of FEMALES. s jlT NEVER BE WITHOUT THEM, AND w? N 00 NOT BE PERSUADED TO TAKE SUBS TITUTES. Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London Bold by aU Chemists and Medicine Yendon. II WINES, I SEASON 1899. BEERS STOUT, &0. — & CLARET. CLARET. Sound, Useful, 11/-per Dozen Lion Brand," full-bodied, I/O o6/n Q?6r; v *Bor^aux' 1/8 Medoc, good, full-bodied, Z/U; ot. Juhen, fine Claret, 2/6- MANY HIGHER GRADES IN STOCK. BURGUNDY. Big Tree Brand in Flagons, 2/4 per Flagon. 3d. allowed for all Flagons returned with Stoppers complete. CHAMPAGNES. Golins' Saumer, Pints, 1/9 Quarts, 3/ t and Chandon's W.D.S., Pints, 3/9; Quarts, 7/ SPECIAL SCOTCH WHISKIES. Glenara," "Old Priory," "Uam Var," "B.O.S." "Scotia," Melrose," and "John Dewar's," Perth. AERATED WATERS. Syphons and Bottles (large and small), Soda, Seltzer, Potash, wre {J^nona^e» Gfingerade, Stone Gingers. Eiffel Tower Lemonade 4|d.-packet makes 2 gallons. HARVEST BEER in 36 Gallons Casks, only 21/ Cash with T • i- (From stores or Hail way (Station not delivered.} st64 Ga!!8 Z\ Gal!ra: Golden Crown Ale iV Golden Hop Bitter Ale i /Q Double Stout Any of these in ii, 9, 18, 36, and 54 Galls. A Discount of 5 per cent for Cash with order, or on delivery. BURTON ALE (IND, COOPE, & Co., LTD). Family Ale in 9, 18, and 36 Galls. 1;- Gallon. No. 7, specially adapted for the Trade, in 18, 36, and 54 Galls. 1/ Cash with Order or on delivery secures a:Trade Discount. Guinness's Extra Stout in Firkins and Kilderkins. ■ROTTTTm f 5a?s s Diamond Pale Ale, i Pints and Pints. 15U1ILED Gumness's Stout, £ Pints and Pints. MoH a a xt Ale, bright and sparkling, 2/6 doz Pts. Malt and Hops of excellent quality. EDWARD JONES, THE MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRAL SUPPLY STORFS, USK and RAGLAN. ISPRIjVG & SUMMER GOODS SIMPSON The Outfitter, Has just received a Big Stock of Garments. Up-to-date in Style, Price, Fit, and Finish, FOR MEN'S WEAR, x # 1 • • • FOR YOUTHS' WEAR, FOR BOYS' WEAR. .4ddress- D. W. SIMPSON, Crane Street, PONTYPOOL. HEINS & Co's YEARS! PIANOS, fiso. SHOW^ROTSS. ABERGAVENNY "Schoolroom Piano," Nett,, X15 tO. Upright Grand," Nett £t8. Cecilia Piano, Nett £22. Excelsior Piano, Aelt £25, Beethoven Pianos, Hell. £3t to. Our 16 Tuners sent throughout Monmouth- shire, Seuth Wales, and the West of England. Largest Stock of Sheet Music out of London. Orders sent off by Return of Post at Store Prices. STOCKROOMS. ABERGAVENNY. HEREFORD, ROSS, LEOMINSTER, BRECON, &c. LIST FREE. DESIGNS FREE. ESTABLISHED 1851. BIRKBECK BANK, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London. TWO-and-a-HALF per CENT INTEREST allowed on DEPOSITS repayable on demand. TWO per CENT on CURRENT ACCOUNTS, on minimum monthly balance, when not drawn below EIOO. STOCKS, SHARES, and ANNUITIES purchased and sold ———— SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. For the encouragement of Thrift the Bank receives smal sums on deposit, and allows Interest monthly, on each completed Al. BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIETY. HOW to PURCHASE a HOUSE for TWO GUINEAS PER MONTH. BIRKBECK FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY HOW to PURCHASE a PLOT OF LAND for FIVE SHILLINGS PER MONTH The BIRKBECK ALMANACK, with full particulars can be obtained post free on application to FRANCIS RA. VENCROFT, Manager. THE MOST NUTRITIOUS. E P P S S GRATEFTJL—COMFORTING. COCOA BREAKFAST AND SUPPER. FURNITURE. FURNITURE. 90 or 2 P.REDiMCi, Ltd., THE CELEBRATED HOUSE FURNISHERS, WILL SUPPLY Good Reliable Furniture AT CASH PRICES ON THE FOLLOWING TEBMS :— aP-5 worth of Goods 2/- weekly. a £ 10 3/6 „ ,,4/- „ 5/- zC50 7/6 £ 100 10/- „ Our only Addresses are:— 75 & 76 High Street, NEWPORT (on the Bridge), AND AT Elliotstown, New Tredegar. JUNO I C\ CYCLES ft'> %■ S r°* L»dlM and OentUmen are W'K the *«ry best and moat "P-to-daU. ROAD BACKR. *10. 18 8 Monthly. 0 16 8 Monthly Writ* ;?I N.ew Season'. List of Juno Cyclos 4i',6 and AccBMonei, s«nt Post Fre« J}? £ ?*' ^°- Metropolitan MaohinlBt*' Co., Ltd., fil H S i i°- 75, Bwhopigate St., Wtho»il, i!c., »n<lf« Ptoadtlly CiroQi, Londin, w. 415 15 28 3 I Typw Wrttw. MH latt Monthly. The man who does not advertise is nowhere, and that indvidual will soon need advertising for -The Rem. 0. H, Spurgeon. f 1 » DON'T FORGET ¥ USK A. A. SPORTS NEXT THURSDAY. EXTRA LARGE ENTRY. FIRST RACE AT 2-30 P.M. USK VOLUNTEER BAND Will attend and play a selection of Dance Music till 10 p.m. k i MONKSWOOD TEA PARTY, Thursday, Aug. 3rd, 1899. Tea at 4 o'clock. Steam Horses and other Amuse- ments. VOLUNTEER BAND WILL ATTEND. USK FETE, TMH ItSD.Ii. August 10th. DANCING AND A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT. The Usk. Volunteer Band, will attend. Open 2 p.m. Admission, 3d. THE WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION ACT. Usk Higher Grade SchooL THE SCHOLARSHIP MANAGERS announce JL that they are able to offer Bursaries to Children attending, or who wish to attend, the Usk Higher Grade School. These Bursaries will be Money Payments, granted at the discretion of the Scholarship Managers, and it is hoped will enable Parents. otherwise unable, to keep their Children at School for a longer period. They will be awarded on application to the Scholarship Managers, such application to be made on a form supplied by the undersigned, on of before the 14th day of AUGUST, 1899. FENTON GEO. HARRIS, Clerk to the Scholarship Managers Estate Offices, Usk, 4th July, 1899. County Courts in Circuit 24. CIOURTS will be held at the several Conrt-towns J on this Circuit, before Bis Honour JUDGE OWBN, the Judge therefore, on the days and at the time hereunder mentioned:— Time, a.m. June. July. Aug. Chepstow 10 5 10 31 Barry 10 6 11 1 Cardiff 10 7 12 2 ..10 8 13 3 „ 10 9 14 4 „ 10 10 15 5 Abergavenny 10 12 — 14 Blaenavon ..10 17 Tredegar 9.30 13 18 8 Pontypool 10 14 19 9 Newport 10.30 15 20 10 99 11 16 21 11 Monmouth 10 20 25 15 Ross 9.30 3 12 Crickhowell. 11 1 17 Uak 11.30 2 16 No Sitting of the Courts will be held in Sept.