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DEATH OF MISS EDWARDS
Yesterday, the death took place of Miss Edwards, at her residence in Segontium-terrace. Miss Edwards, who was 58 years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr. Robert Edwards, auctioneer, and a sister of Mrs. Thomas, wife of the late Mr. J. Thomas, county surveyor. Her grandfather was the Rev. Evan Richards, the founder of Calvinistic Methodism in Carnarvon. She had been ill only a fortnight.
FATAL ACCIDENT
At the County Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. J. Pentir Williams (county coroner) held an inquest touching the death of Mr. Thomas Jones, Angel Vaults, High-street. A short while ago, he sustained an injury to his head by being thrown out of a car whilst driving from Bangor to Carnarvon, but he was satisfactorily recovering from the effects of the accident when he slipped on the ice on Friday evening last, and struck his head as before, this being followed by concussion of the brain. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. The remains were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard yesterday.
OBITUARY
The remains of the late Mrs. Ellen Williams, butcher, South Pen'rallt (widow of Capt. John Williams, schooner "Falcon"), whose death took place on Friday, after a severe illness, were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Monday. The Vicar (Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A.), Capt. Griffith (Church Army), and Rev. D. Stanley Jones, Salem, officiated. The arrangements in connection with the funeral were entrusted to Mr. H. E. Roberts, Bangor-street. Mrs. Williams, who was 64 years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr. T. Abel, butcher, and had carried on business in the town for a great many years. She was well-known in the town, and was held in high esteem. She leaves one daughter (Mrs. Parry) and two sons (Messrs. John and Thomas Williams), with whom much sympathy is felt.
DEATH OF MR. JOHN LAKE
We regret to announce the death, at the age of 35 years, of Mr. John Lake, the youngest brother of Alderman D. T. Lake, which took place at his residence, 23, Segontium-terrace, on Saturday morning. The deceased was for many years a member of the Port Office staff, where he was held in the highest esteem by all his comrades. The latter part of his life was spent as managing-director of Messrs. Lake and Co. Ltd. His business connections brought him into contact with most of the tradespeople of Carnarvonshire and Anglesey, among whom his genial nature and upright conduct rendered him universally popular. The coffin, covered with numerous beautiful wreaths sent from all parts, was escorted from his residence to the railway station on Tuesday morning by members of the family, and a number of special friends, the Rev. O. Davies, D. D., and the Rev. R. Morgan conducting a brief preliminary service before starting. The remains were conveyed to Blanyffos, Pembrokeshire, his native place, and the internment took place on Wednesday. Sincere sympathy is felt for his brother and family in their sorrow.
OBITUARY
The death took place, on Friday morning, of Mrs. Jones, the wife of Mr. J. Jones, Harp Inn, South-pen'rallt. Mrs. Jones, who was 61 years of age, had not been in robust health for some time past, but the end came very unexpectedly. She was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. The internment took place at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Tuesday morning, the funeral being of a private nature. The Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A.) officiated at the house and at the church. There is much sympathy with the family in their bereavement.
DEATH OF MR. JOB BOWEN
We regret to announce the death of Mr. Job Bowen, Plas Treflan, which took place yesterday, at the age of 77 years, after a short illness. Mr. Bowen was the only son of Mining-Captain James Bowen, of Trelogan Hall, Flintshire. He served an apprenticeship as mechanical engineer at Sandycroft Foundry, and subsequently as civil engineer with Mr. Burgess, of Burleydam, Cheshire. Up to 1861 he practised as surveyor at Rhyl, and succeeded the late Mr. Jones, of Dolawen, Rhyl, as Crown agent for the counties of Anglesey, Carnarvon, Denbigh, Merioneth, and Montgomery. He was associated with the construction of the Llanrwst Railway, the St. George's Railway (Llandudno), the Rhyl and Denbigh and Mold and Denbigh Railways. About 1865 he came to reside at Carnarvon. He was elected a member of the Harbour Trust in 1882, and some 20 years ago he took great interest in the defence works at Abermenai. Fifteen years ago he took into partnereship Mr. W. Bowen Jones, surveyor. In politics he was a Conservative, but took no active part in political matters. He was a regular attendant at Christ Church, and for many years was a Churchwarden. Of a retiring disposition, he seldom appeared at public gatherings. He leaves a wife and only daughter (Mrs. W. Bowen Jones), with whom there is much sympathy. The funeral, which will be of a private character, will take place at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Monday afternoon.
OBITUARY
On Wednesday morning the death took place of Miss Lloyd, sister of Mr. W. Lloyd, chemist, High-street, with whom she had resided for the last 46 years. The internment took place to-day (Friday) at Ruthin. A short service was conducted at the house by the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A. (vicar). The chief mourners were Mr. W. Lloyd and the Rev. Llewelyn Lloyd (brothers). Messrs. Jones and Miller had charge of the funeral arrangements.
DEATH OF MR. J. BEYNON DAVIES
We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. Beynon Davies, which took place on Sunday at his residence, King's Head Cafe, Castle-street, at the age of 52 years. He was a native of St. Dogmell's, Pembrokeshire, and removed to this town from Aberystwyth about 27 years ago. He carried on a successful business as fellmonger, which he relinquished some years ago on account of ill-health. He had been a Sunday School teacher in different places for 40 years, and during the years he was at Carnarvon he was a faithful member of the Caersalem Baptist Church. He was a great traveller, and had visited Greece, Egypt, and Palestine. He leaves a mother, three sisters, and two brothers, with whom there is widespread sympathy. The funeral, which was of a public character, took place at Llanbeblig churchyard yesterday, and was largely attended. The Revs. O. Davies, D. D., and R. Jones officiated.
DEATH OF MRS. PUGH
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Pugh, Bryn Menai, North-road, which took place yesterday morning, after a long illness, at the age of 77 years. Mrs. Pugh was the widow of Mr. John Pugh, who was for many years tenant of the Sportsman Hotel, which was then, as it is to-day, one of the best known hostelries in North Wales. During the time the hotel was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, it was visited by many well-known people, who wrote their names in the visitors' book, and among them was the present Prince of Wales, when he was quite a young man. Mrs. Pugh, who was a faithful member of the Salem Congregational Church, leaves three daughters - Mrs. J. R. Pritchard, Carnarvon; Mrs. Evan Thomas, Flint; and Miss Pugh, Carnarvon - and one son - Mr. David Pugh, who is in Australia.
THE LATE MRS. PUGH
The remains of the late Mrs. Pugh, whose death was announced in our last week's issue, were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Monday morning, the funeral being of a strictly private character. The following was the order of the cortege:- First carriage: The Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A.), Dr. G. R. Griffith, and the Rev. D. Stanley Jones. Hearse. Second carriage: Messrs. J. R. Pritchard, J. P., Carnarvon, and Evan Thomas, J. P., Flint. Third carriage: Messrs. Llew Pritchard and Mr. Llewelyn Jones, Carnarvon. The Rev. D. Stanley Jones officiated in the house, and the Vicar in the church. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Messrs. Brymer and Davies and Messrs. J. Lloyd and Sons, Eleanor-street. Wreaths had been sent by Mrs. Assheton-Smith, Mrs. Herber Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Lloyd, Misses Owen, Ty Coch; Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Dr. and Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. and Miss R. Lloyd Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas, Miss Edith Humphreys, Mrs. Bessy Thomas.
OBITUARY
Within the last few days two well-known men have died. Both were staunch Liberals and Nonconformists, and both were deacons of the same church. We refer to Mr. D. W. Davies, bookseller, whose death took place on Monday, and to Mr. J. Jones, chemist, who died on Wednesday evening. Mr. Davies, whose illness only dated from Sunday week, was a native of Bangor. His connection with Carnarvon commenced thirty-three years ago, when he purchased the stationery, bookselling, and printing business carried on in Bridge-street by the late Mr. John Davies (Gwyneddon). He subsequently became interested in a number of Welsh and English newspapers, and at the time of his demise was a director of the Welsh National Publishing Company. He was a deacon at Engedi Chapel, where his loss will be keenly felt, and a member of the Segontium Lodge of the Freemasons. He was a generous supporter of the Carnarvon Cottage Hospital, and a director of the Carnarvon Liberal Club and the Starr-Bowket Building Society. He leaves a widow and seven children. Mr. D. R. Davies, the eldest son, has been for some years at Johannesburg, and is expected home daily. Mr. W. H. Davies, Vaynol-street, who was married to a lady from Colwyn Bay last October, is the only son at home. Mr. S. B. Davies and Mr. J. E. Davies have only just landed in New York. The latter intends to settle at Chicago, while the former accompanied his brother for the sake of his health. The three daughters are Misses Cissie, Augusta, and Mair Ceridwen Davies. Mr. Davies left also one sister, Miss Davies, Post-office, Bangor. There is much sympathy with Mrs. Davies and family in their bereavement. The funeral, which will be of a public character, took place this (Friday) afternoon at Llanbeblig churchyard. The following was the order of the cortege: Ministers, deacons of Engedi Chapel, deceased's employees, hearse, carriages, Freemasons, general public. The Rev. Ellis James Jones, M. A., pastor of Engedi Chapel, officiated. A large number of wreaths were sent. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Brymer and Davies, Nelson Emporium. Captain J. R. Pritchard, J. P., Portmadoc, a director of the Welsh National Publishing Company, was unable to be present through illness and sent a wreath. - Mr. John Jones, who had been in indifferent health for years, was taken seriously ill while at chapel a week last Sunday. A native of Bottwnog, Lleyn, Mr. Jones was educated at the famous Bottwnog School. He served his apprenticeship as chemist at Pwllheli, and afterwards was engaged as dispenser in London. He came to Carnarvon some 37 years ago, and opened a chemist's shop in Castle-square. He retired from business several years ago, being granted a handsome pension by the Pharmaceutical Society, of which he was a member. Mr. Jones was prominently identified with the cause at Engedi, and was elected deacon in 1884. He was assidious in his attendance at the Arvon Monthly Meeting, and several times represented that body at the various Assemblies. Mr. Jones was a batchelor, and was close on 80 years of age.
DEATH OF MR. ELLIS JONES
Mr. Ellis Jones, who carried on the business of a pork butcher and grocer for many years, and was in fact one of the oldest tradesmen in the town, died on Tuesday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Jones, who was 81 years of age, was a native of Cwmstradllyn. He removed to Carnarvon in 1860, and was elected a deacon at Moriah chapel a year or two later, and at the time of his death was senior deacon of the church. He leaves a wife and three daughters and three sons, viz:- Miss Jones, High-street; Mrs. R. D. Rowland, Carnarvon; Mrs. Charles Jones, Penarth; D. Jones, Chorley; Mr. O. Jones, Carnarvon; and Mr. R. Ellis Jones, Liverpool. The funeral, which was of a public character, took place to-day (Friday), at Caeathraw Cemetery.
SUICIDE
On Monday morning, Mr. Joseph Ensor, who carried on business as a boot and shoe repairer in Bank Quay, committed suicide by hanging. He was about as usual early in the morning, and was seen by several people. Later in the day finding his workshop closed Messrs. Richards and Rees, neighbours, had the door forced open, and Ensor's body was found upstairs. Deceased was of a reserved disposition and well-spoken of. The prolonged illness of his daughter is believed to have preyed upon his mind. On Wednesday, Mr. J. Pentir Williams, coroner for North Carnarvonshire, held an inquest on the body. Mr. R. Griffith, J.P., was the foreman of the jury, who returned a verdict to the effect that deceased committed suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity. A vote of condolence was passed with the family in their bereavement. Mr. Langton, one of the jurymen, moved a resolution requesting the coroner to bring before the authorities the advisability of discontinuing, as far as possible, the practice of viewing bodies. The motion was unanimously agreed to. The remains were interred yesterday at Llanbeblig Churchyard, the funeral being of a public character, and was very largely attended. Several beautiful wreaths were sent. The Revs. D. E. G. Lloyd, B.A., Hugh Jones, B.A., and Captain Griffith (Church Army) officiated.
INQUEST
At the County Hall, on Friday, Mr. J. Pentir Williams (coroner for North Carnarvonshire) held an inquest on the body of Thomas Charles Williams, butcher, Pool-street, who committed suicide by cutting his throat with a knife. Evidence was given to show that deceased had lately been unwell, was subject to fits of depression, and was worried about business matters. A verdict of "Suicide whilst temporarily insane" was returned, and a vote of condolence was passed with the family. The remains were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Monday morning.
DEATH OF MR. R. W. NEWTON
Late on Friday night the death took place of Mr. Richard W. Newton, of the firm of Messrs. Newton, slate merchants. Mr. Newton was the son of the late Mr. Robert Newton, slate merchant, and had attained his 50th. year on the day before his death. He had suffered from a long illness and his condition last week became critical. Mr. Newton, who was a native of Carnarvon, was a prominent local Freemason, and a man of very generous disposition. He gave liberally towards deserving objects. He was a good musician, and was at one time a member of the Carnarvon Choral Society, when, under the leadership of Mr. J. Williams (organist of Christ Church), it competed at National Eisteddfodau. A moderate player on the pianoforte, his chief delight was to play of an evening some of the old Welsh hymntunes, more especially those in the minor key, and he invariably finished up by either playing or singing "Peace, perfect peace," which had always been his favourite hymn. He despised music-hall songs, and found pleasure in discussing oratorio music, with which he was well acquainted. He gave preference to the "Messiah," the "Elijah," and the "Hymn of Praise." Twenty-five or thirty years ago he was one of the best football players in the district. There was then an excellent football club in the town called the Carnarvon Athletic, and among the members, in addition to Mr. Newton, were the Rev. William Morgan, M. A. (now Vicar of St. Ann's, Bethesda), Mr. J. Simon Morris (formerly headmaster of the Carnarvon National School), Mr. G. Bugbird, Mr. R. Owen, watchmaker; Mr. E. Roberts, Glandwr; Mr. R. Parry, Ship and Castle Hotel, etc. In those days combination was unknown, and it was interesting to watch Mr. Newton dribble the ball from one end of the field to the other, all attempts to stop him proving unavailing. Mr. Newton was a keen sportsman all his life. In his young days he was a good oarsman, and took part in local regattas. In later years he became owner of a sailing boat of the one-design class, and frequently took part in local races arranged by the Sailing Club, of which he was a member. He was a great fisherman, and accompanied by Mr. Pughe Griffith and other expert anglers, he was often during the season to be seen fishing on the lakes at the foot of Snowdon. For twenty years he was a Volunteer and gained the long service medal. He was a very god shot, and on one occasion he visited Bisley. Billiards were his indoor recreation, and he was a clever exponent of the game. The funeral, which was of a private nature, tool place at Llanbeblig churchyard on Monday morning. The mourners were Miss Newton and Miss May Newton (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. Newton, Ingleside (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. J. Vincent Newton, Glasgow (brother); Mr. N. Bushill, Coventry (brother-in-law); Mr. A. Newton, Carnarvon (nephew); Mrs. Hall Neale, Liverpool; Miss Rutherford, Liverpool; Alderman J. Issard Davies, Councillor J. Prichard, Mr. Pughe Griffith, Mr. Caradoc Rowland, Mr. Orwig Williams (organist of Moriah Chapel), Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Segontium-terrace (with whom Mr. Newton had lodged for a period of twelve years), Dr. Jones. and the Revs. D. Alban Lloyd (vicar of Pentrevoelas), and R. Hughes, Carnarvon, who officiated at the house and in the church, where a large number of well-known local gentlemen had come together to pay their last tribute to the departed, Mr. John Williams (organist of Christ Church), played "O rest in the Lord," "I know my Redeemer liveth," and "Peace, perfect peace." "O fryniau Caersalem" was impressively sung. Wreaths were sent by members of the family, the Carnarvon Sailing Club, the Segontium Lodge of Freemasons, the West Lancashire Yacht Club, Councillors J. Prichard, T. Armstrong, W. Lloyd Griffith, Mr. T. M. Lloyd, Mr. Cowper, Mrs. H. Neale, Mrs. Quiggin, Liverpool; Miss Rutherford, and Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Segontium-terrace. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mr. D. Roberts, Waterloo House, and Mr. G. Parry, contractor.
THE LATE MR. R. W. NEWTON
"T.E.E.," who contributes weekly notes on yachting to the Liverpool Courier, writes:- "I greatly regret to hear of the death of that fine half-rater enthusiast at Carnarvon, Mr. R. W. Newton, who used to sail "Menna," at the Straits Regattas, and I am sure that hundreds of yachtsmen will join me in this expression which I really make on their behalf. Mr. Newton was a thorough sportsman, much beloved by his Cariad comrades, and to whom he gave one of the chief prizes as well as the Championship Cup. He was closely related to Liverpool, in the person of Mr. W. W. Rutherford, M. P. It seems really hard that we should be without his help and influence in the future."
DEATH OF MR. THOMAS ROBERTS
The death of one of the oldest tradesmen of the town, viz., Mr. Thomas Roberts, took place on Thursday afternoon, at 8, Tithebarn-street. The deceased was a native of Nanhoron, Lleyn, and came to Carnarvon about 56 years ago. For some six years he worked at Crewe as a fitter, but owing to Mrs. Roberts's ill-health, he left and came to work at De Winton's foundry in Carnarvon. After leaving the foundry in 1868, he started business as a pork butcher in Pool-street, and was very successful. He retired some three years ago. Deceased leaves a widow, and two sons, viz., Mr. J. T. Roberts, clerk to the County Council, and Mr. Nath. Roberts, solicitor. The funeral, which will be private, will take place on Tuesday.
THE LATE MR. THOMAS ROBERTS
The remains of the late Mr. Thomas Roberts, Tithebarn-street, whose death was announced in our last week's issue, were interred on Monday afternoon in Llanbeblig Churchyard. The funeral was of a public character, and was largely attended. The principal mourners were Alderman J. T. Roberts (son), Councillor Nath. Roberts (son), Mr. Glyn Roberts (grandson), Mr. N. Roberts (brother), Dr. N. Roberts, Liverpool (nephew), Mr. John Rogers, Wrexham; Mr. John Williams, Mr. Foulk Jones, Mr. J. Parry (Menai Bridge), Mr. Thomas Toleman, Mr. R. H. Toleman, and Mr. B. E. Evans. Among others present we noticed the Revs. E. James Jones, M. A., D. O'Brien Owen, H. Harries Hughes, B. A. D. D., W. Hobley, J. E. Hughes, M. A., O. G. Owen (Alafon), and Captain Griffith (Church Army), Councillor R. Gwyneddon Davies (Mayor), Alderman J. R. Pritchard, Alderman J. P. Gregory, Councillor P. Angel, Mr. C. A. Jones, Captains J. Thomas, Tom Williams, E. Jones, Lewis J. Jones, J. Pritchard, W. Griffith, and W. Jones Williams, Messrs. R. Williams (Metropolitan Bank), Henry Hughes, D. Jones (Llys Arfon), Evan Owen (Turf-square), Peter Hughes, Thomas Owen (Royal Hotel Yard), W. Thomas, Tithebarn-street, Joseph Roberts, David Roberts, J. P., E. Roberts (sanitary inspector), R. R. Jones (Messrs. Jones and Miller), R. O. Jones (Waenfawr), W. Gwenlyn Evans, Eleazer Owen, R. Ranleigh Jones, R. O. Roberts (town clerk), Griffith Owen, R. Norman Davies, J. Williams (collector), Evan Hughes, O. R. Owen, W. Thorman, Ellis W. Davies, M. P., J. H. Jenkins, Councillor Edward Parry, Messrs. Owen Morris, J. O. Morris, R. Roberts (solicitor), D. P. Thomas (solicitor), Robert Roberts, J. P., David Morris, T. Jones (Hill-street), J. Francis (chemist), J. T. Jones, J. E. Jones, E. Hall (surveyor), Henry Owen, John Owen, W. J. Williams, H. Evans, Henry Parry, E. H. Morris, Councillor O. Evans, Messrs. T. Hughes (N. and S. W. Bank), Alderman D. T. Lake, Messrs. W. Jones (Castle-square), W. Jones (grocer), J. Rhys Morgan, J. S. Owen, J. Edwards (Arvonia Temperance Hotel), H. Parry (Queen's Cafe), D. Humphreys (greengrocer), J. R. Jones, M. H. Williams (county treasurer), Griffith Jones (Pool-street), J. T. Jarrett, John Rees, E. R. Owen, Wm. Roberts (St. David's-road), J. M. Williams, T. O. Jones (Pool-street), R. R. Stythe, S. Maurice Jones, D. Thomas (Bryngwyn), Moses Evans, J. Jones (saddler), Captain Roberts (Segontium-terrace), J. H. Roberts, W. Williams, Mr. J. Jones (Dinorwic-street), Mr. S. Roberts (Nelson Emporium), O. Owens (Garnons-street), O. J. Elias, R. D. Roberts, J. Parry (New-street), H. Roberts (Pool-street), R. Price Hughes, W. H. Parry. The Rev. Ellis J. Jones, M. A., officiated at the house and in the churchyard. The coffin, which was of polished oak, was made by Mr. H. E. Roberts, Bangor-street. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Brymer and Davies, Nelson Emporium.