September 1908 – The Pinsent Family

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 26th September 1908

Old-Age Pensions: Local Subcommittees: On Thursday, Devon County Council confirmed the appointment of sub-committees for carrying out the provisions of the Old-Age Pensions Act in the county, among those appointed being the following … … Newton Abbot (Urban): Newton Abbot: The parishes of Wolborough, Highweek and Milber, Subcommittee: Messrs. A. J. Murrin, W. Vicary, C. Adams, E. Chapple, Rear-Admrl. Sir J. Hext, Mr. Lugg, Dr. H. B. Mapleton, Messrs. W. S. Pinsent and Prothero, all of Newton Abbot.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Friday 25th September 1908

… yesterday, Thomas Keeton, 318 Dudley Road, was summoned for embezzling 19s 6d on or about November 20^th 1907; 9s on April 24, 1908 and £1 8s on August 28^th last, the money of Messrs. John Feeney and others, newspaper proprietors, 38, New Street. Defendant was also summoned for making false entries in a workbook on May 22 and June 2, 1908, with intent to defraud. Mr. Joy (instructed by Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co.) prosecuted, and Mr. A. Ward (instructed by Mr. Harold Mayhew) defended … (long review of case) …

[See also Birmingham Daily Gazette: Tuesday 29^th September and Thursday 8^th October 1908].

Madras Weekly Mail: Thursday 24th September 1908

Death of Mr. W. Lambert of the Madras Port Trust. We very much regret to record the death, at 1. a.m. on the 19^th instant, from Cholera, of Mr. William Lambert, Traffic Manager, Madras Port Trust, in the fifty seventh year of his age. … (continues) … Later on, however, after returning Home, he severed his connection with his old firm and returning to Madras, succeeded the late Mr. C. Pinsent as Secretary to the (former) Harbour Trust Board. On the reorganization of the Trust he became Traffic Manager of the Madras Port Trust …

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GRO0133 India: Charles Powell Tronson Pinsent: 1849 – 1904

Salisbury and Winchester Journal: Saturday 19th September 1908

On Thursday Next: Mainstone Farm, Romsey, Hants: ¾ Mile from Romsey Station: John T. Woolley and Wallis are favoured with instructions from Mr. G. W. Melcome (who is giving up the farm) to sell by auction, on the Premises, on Thursday September 24^th, 1906, immediately after Romsey Market, the whole of his herd of 49 dairy cattle … … cart horses: milk, cob, 130 head of poultry; also by permission, the property of Mr. J. T. Woolley, Spursholt Farm, 12 heifers and calves; also the property of Mr. Pinsent, Gambledown Farm, a four-years old roan cart colt, quiet in plough harness, and a blood red two years old shorthorn bull; four years old brown cart colt, broken to all harnesses, the property of Mr. A. Jewell, East Wellow; … … sale to commence at 1.30 o’clock sharp …

[GROxxxx Hennock]

The Salisbury Times: Friday 18th September 1908

Mainstone Farm, Romsey: ¾ Mile from Romsey Station: Jon T. Woolley and Wallis are favoured with instructions from Mr. G. W. Melsom, who is giving up the farm, to sell by auction on the premises, on Thursday, September 24^th, 1909, immediately after Romsey Market, the whole of his herd of 49 Dairy Cattle: Viz. 36 well-bred dairy cows in good season, three 20-months heifers. 8 yearling heifers, three-year-old shorthorn bull, rising two-years-old shorthorn bull, two very superior: … … carthorses, milk cob; also, by permission, the property of Mr. J. T. Woolley, Spursholt Farm: … … 12 heifers and calves. Also, the property of Mr. Pinsent, Gambledown Farm: A four-years-old roan cart colt, quiet in plough harness, and two-years old shorthorn bull: Sale to commence at 1.30 o’clock sharp. Catalogues of the Auctioneers, The Castle Auction Mart. Salisbury, and at Ringwood, Fordingbridg and Romsey.

[Western Chronicle: Friday 18^th September 1908]

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916

Alcester Chronicle: Saturday 12th September 1908

Solihull Shooting Fatality: A shocking gun fatality, by which Mr. W. A. Upton, head of the well-known firm of James Upton, Cambridge Street, Birmingham, lost his life took place at Mr. Upton’s residence, Berry Hall, Solihull on Saturday evening … … The Inquest: Mr. T. Christophers (coroner) held the inquest at Berry Hall, Solihull, on Monday morning. Among those present were Mr. R. Pinsent, solicitor, who represented the family, and superintendent W. Carbis of Solihull. The first witness was Harriet Newbold, parlour maid at Berry Hall, who said that on Saturday last, about 5.30 p.m. she was startled by the report of a gun. She was in the house at the time, and the report seemed to come from the lobby at the front of the house. She went out at once and found Mr. Upton lying on his back. She did not see the gun at the time. She was that he was injured and rushed down to the stables and fetched the coachman and groom … … Mr. Upton was very unsteady in his gait, so much so as to give the impression that he had been drinking, although for some time he had been a teetotaler. He had stumbled against the witness several times, and this was common in vertigo. He was fetched and saw the body. The jury, after a retirement, returned a verdict of “Accidental death”.

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 12th September 1908

Fire at Ilsington: A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Carpenters’ Arms Inn, Ilsington. About seven o’clock. Mr. John Denley, a resident in the village, saw smoke proceeding from the building, and rushing in, informed the landlord, Mr. William Sanders. The outbreak was in a loft over the stables, where there was a quantity of straw. The stables are under the same roof as the house itself. Soon a number of willing helpers carried buckets of water to the spot, and to some extent kept the flames at bay. Others removed the bulk of the furniture. Bovey Fire Brigade was telegraphed for, and thirty-five minutes from the sending off of the wire Chief Officer Marsdon and his men were on the scene of the outbreak, a distance of three miles, and very hilly. Scarcity of water seriously handicapped the Brigade, but the little obtainable was made good use of. The Brigade at once ripped the slates off part of the dwelling house, and after continuous pumping, backed by the willing help of P.C. Cottle and villagers, the fire was got under before any great damage was done to the dwellinghouse. The property is owned by Mr. W. S. Pinsent, of Newton Abbot, and this is covered by insurance. The furniture of Mr. Sauders was not insured.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Homeward Mail from India China and the East: Saturday 12nd September 1908

List of Persons who have engaged Passages: P. &. O. S. N. Co: S.S. Marmora, from London, Oct. 2^nd, and Marseilles, Oct. 9^th; for Gibraltar, Marseilles, Port Said, Aden and Bombay: … includes … Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pinsent, …

[see also Homeward Mail from India, China and the East: Saturday 19^th September 1908 and also Saturday 22^nd August 1908]

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GRO1235 Devonport: Annie Louisa Brennan: 1871 – 1939 (?)
GRO0077 Devonport: Arthur Edwin Pinsent: 1871 – 1939

Western Times: Friday 11th September 1908

Fire at Ilsington: A fire, which might have proved serious had it occurred late in the night, broke out on Friday evening at the “Carpenters’ Arms” Inn. About seven o’clock Mr. J. Denley, a resident of the village, saw smoke proceeding from the building, and informed the landlord, Mr. W. Sanders. The outbreak took place in a loft over the stables where a quantity of straw was stored. This is under the same roof as the inn. A number of willing helpers carried buckets of water and kept the flames under, while others assisted in removing the furniture from the house. The Bovey Tracey Fire Brigade was wired for, and great credit is due the captain (Mr. Mardon) and his men for the promptness of their arrival on the scene with the fire-engine. The Brigade soon set to work. It was found necessary to strip off a portion of the roof, as the fire had a hold on the woodwork. Between ten and eleven o’clock Mr. Mardon declared the fire to be thoroughly extinguished. Much damage was done by the water. Mr. Sanders had not his goods insured, and, luckily, the fire did not touch his household furniture. No reason for the outbreak can be ascertained. The house is the property of Mr. Pinsent, of the Newton Abbot Brewery. This conflagration illustrates the need for a proper water supply for the village – Far less damage would have been done had there been good supply at the helpers’ command at the outset.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Thursday 10th September 1908

Bath Horse Show: A Deficit Incurred: As a result of the terrible weather of Thursday, the attendance at the Horse Show was the lowest on record. … … There were thirteen competitors in the open single harness pony class, not exceeding 13.2 and here Mr. Foster’s splendid little chestnut, Mel-Valley’s Perfect Wonder, added to its already considerable prize money. Mr. D. S. Carr, formerly of Draycott, was to the fore in the driving class for horses not less than 14.2, and Wembley Squire beating Mr. Pinsent’s Lady Olivette and Mr. Jackson’ Wild Iris … …Class 25: Horses not less than 14.2: 1, £8; Mr. D. S. Carr, Wembley Squire; 2, £4, Mr. W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot, Ferniehurst Lady Olivette; 3, £2 Mr. G. H. Jackson …

[see similar Western Daily Press: Friday 4^th September 1908]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920