Tag: 1903

Dartmouth & South Hams Chronicle: Friday 4th December 1903

Sad Case of Suicide: Verdict of “Felo De Se”: At the inquest held at Newton Abbot on Monday, on Harry Brealey (formerly of Dartmouth), his brother Frank said deceased, 28 years of age, was an accountant in the employ of Pinsent and Sons, brewers; a bachelor and lived with his widowed mother … (no obvious reason given) … Wm. S. Pinsent, brewer, stated that the deceased’s accounts were perfectly correct … …

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Western Times: Tuesday 1st December 1903

Determined Suicide at Newton Club: At the Newton Abbot Town Hall, yesterday, Mr. R. Hacker, County Coroner, held an inquest relative to the death of Harry Brealey, who was found death at the Constitutional Club on Saturday afternoon. Mr. E. J. Hobbs was elected foreman of the Jury: Frank Brealey, of 1 Highbank, Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, identified the deceased as his younger brother Harry, aged 28, by occupation, an accountant in the employ of Mr. Pinsent. He was a bachelor, living with his mother … (discussion of state of mind) … His mother informed him that the deceased had not been home to dinner, and a member of Mr. Pinsent’s staff had been to tell her that the deceased had not been at the office since 9.30 that morning … Mrs. Brealey, mother of the deceased, said she knew of nothing which could throw any light upon her son’s death. He was very regular with his habits. He left home, as usual, about nine on Saturday morning to go to Mr. Pinsent’s. During the last week or two the deceased had not been in quite his usual spirits but appeared quite cheerful on Saturday morning. …  She had been in at about eleven o’clock, and finding the deceased busy, said she would clear it after he left. Witness went to the door of the room and found it locked.  Soon after Mr. Pinsent’s clerk came and asked if he had seen anything of Mr. Brearly, and the family was communicated with. … (discussion of death by poison – morphia) … William Swayne Pinsent, brewer, and wine merchant, said the deceased has been in his employ as an accountant for about six months. He came to the office about 9 a.m. on Saturday last and left about 9.35 a.m., not coming back. Deceased’s accounts and money matters were all perfectly correct. He had been in no trouble at the office. …

[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 1st December 1903]

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Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Wednesday 11th November 1903

Curry Rivel: Successful Sale by Messrs. C. R. Morris, Sons, & Pead: Messrs. Morris, Sons, & Pead have added another to the list of successful sales of the contents of mansions and other residences by the auction which they recently conducted at Wiltown Place, Curry Rivel. The sale was conducted by Mr. C. R. Morris and Mr. R. S. Morris, and the lots numbered 620. They were the property of the representatives of the late Mr. Charles Fry, and comprised unique furniture, rare and ancient specimens of carved black oak, valuable oil paintings and coloured prints … … Amongst the valuable articles included in the sale was a most perfect and genuine example of a Chippendale pier glass of exquisite design, in scrolls, flowers and pendants, surmounted by a bird, measuring 6ft 4in. long and 3ft wide. It once formed a part of the furnishing of the Earl of Chatham’s old residence at Burton Pynsent and the lightness and elegance of the article was most charming. For some unknown reason the setting of the glass was not gilt, but, not withstanding this there was a keen contest to secure the article. There were several competitors up to L. 70 and the contest was then continued by Mr. W. Kelway of Langport, Mr. Oatway of London, who was acting for an American gentleman whose name did not transpire; and another London dealer. When L. 100 was bid by Mr. Oatway, there was a round of applause, and the article was eventually knocked down to Mr. Kelway at L. 161, amid great excitement. … (other items include an) … Oriental sexagonal lantern, richly carved, with gilt and coloured glass decorations, which once formed the hall lantern on the Earl of Chatham’s Burton Pynsent house, L. 1 5s …

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 31st October 1903

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Joll, the proprietress of the Old Dolphin Hotel, Bovey Tracey, took place at Bovey Tracey yesterday. The deceased, who was 89 years of age, retired from the business about 20 years ago. Many beautiful wreaths and crosses were sent from Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Hockin (Dartmouth), Mrs. Havelock; Mrs. Ainjer, from Jack and Amy, Mr. W. S. Pinsent, Helen and Nurse, Mrs. Holcombe, the Misses Strong … etc.

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 3rd October 1903

The managers of Bearne’s British School held their first meeting a few days since; when Messrs. C. Blake, Watts, W. S. Pinsent, J. H. Beare, A. J. Murrin, and J. Prowse were in attendance. Mr. D. Blake was elected chairman, Mr. J. H. Beare correspondent, and Mr. A. J. Murrin, the representative on the Attendance Sub-Committee; and Mr. Prowse to represent the managers of the Pupil Teachers Centre.

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 19th September 1903

We regret to record the death of Mrs. Beer, wife of Mr. J. G. Beer from the Railway Hotel, which occurred on Saturday morning last, after a long and painful illness. … (description of funeral) … Beautiful floral tributes in the form of wreaths and crosses were sent by the following: … (a long list includes) … Mr. Swain Pinsent …

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Western Times: Wednesday 16th September 1903

Funeral of Mr.  (sic) J. Beer, Bovey Tracey: the funeral of Mrs. J. Beer, of the Railway Hotel, which took place at Bovey Tracey Cemetery, yesterday, was very largely attended … Amongst 60 to 70 wreaths were those of the following … (includes) … Mr. W. Swain Pinsent …

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Lyttelton Times: Saturday 5th September 1903

Australian Shipping: …  Sailed: Whangape, for Wellington: Fremantle, September 4: Arrived, Omrah, from London; passengers for New Zealand: Mr. and Mrs. Usman, Mrs. Manner, Miss Cheeseman, Messrs. Stevenson, Wallace, Legallois, Bull, Hardwicke, Burrell, Pynsent and Cheeseman. …

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 22nd August 1903

At the Globe Hotel, Newton Abbot, on Wednesday, Messrs. Rendell and Symons offered for sale, to a large attendance, Widdicombe Manor with the manorial rights. The bidding started at £3,000 and reaching £5,350 was bought in by the vendors; £5490, Messrs. Racken, Ford, and Co., were the solicitors for the vendors. The Two Mile Oak Inn, situated on the Totnes Road, was sold to Messrs. Pinsent and Sons for £750. Bidding was again brisk, starting at £200 by Mr. Geo. Nicholls, late of Dornafield Farm, Newton Abbot. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs. Kitson and Hext.

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 3rd July 1903

Horse Jumping & Driving at Newton Abbot: Yesterday, in connection with the Newton Abbot Dog Show, horse jumping and driving competitions took place at the Recreation Ground, in the presence of a large number of spectators. Mr. W. Ball acted as chairman of the Committee, and Mr. Shilston as hon. secretary. The judges were Messrs. R. Vicary and J. J. Pinn:  Results: Jumping, for horses over 15 h.h.:  1, J. Glover, Cornwood; 2, W. E. Sellwood, Newton Abbot; 3, F. Parker, Newton Abbot: Horses under 15 h.h.:  1, A. W. Beer, 2, J. Quantick, Newton Abbot; 3, W. Badcock, Newton Abbot. Driving competition: 1, E.  Little, Teignmouth; 2, Mrs. Hayes Fisher, Torquay; W. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; reserve, Mrs. M. G. Splatt, Torquay: vhc, T. Mardon, Newton Abbot; hc, J. H. U. Webb, Torquay; and Miss Waring, Staplake, Starcross.

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