Tag: Western Times

Western Times: Friday 17th January 1879

Newton: Police: Yesterday: Before Dr. Atkinson: …

Alleged Pocket Picking: Jane Grey and Mary Ann Pritchard were charged with stealing from the person of Diana Charlotte a purse containing a half sovereign, two half crowns, and some coppers on the previous night. Prosecutrix, an elderly woman, stated that she was going down Queen Street about seven o’clock the previous night, when the prisoners called after her and asked the way to the station. The witness told them, and then said they were wrongly directed. Prichards pressed close to her whilst Grey questioned her as to who lived in the shop close by. They then left her and she, putting her hand in her pocket and immediately after missed her purse and its contents. The witness then returned and caught the prisoners, and Pritchard she accused of stealing her purse, which she denied, and called the witness “a nasty old wench”. Someone picked up a purse close to their feet, and asked the witness if it was hers? She said it was. Prisoners subsequently offered her half a crown to let them go but she said, “Don’t you take it, and I will fetch the sergeant”. Prisoners then made off, and the witness followed them, and shortly after Sergt. Nicholls arrived. The purse produced was her property; it contained only half a sovereign, the two half crowns and coppers were gone. Minnie Heawards said she was in Queen Street the previous night and saw the prosecutrix and the prisoners there. Passing by Mr. Pinsent’s shop, she picked up a purse on the pavement; prosecutrix and the prisoners were just off the pavement in the road … 

Prisoners were then remanded to the Petty Sessions on Tuesday next.

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Western Times: Friday 4th October 1878

Newton: Petty Sessions: Tuesday: Before J. Vicary, Esq., and W. J. Watts, Esq., The following licenses were temporarily transferred: That of the Swan Commercial Inn, Newton, from Thos. Dayman to Robt. Webber, of Torquay, that of the Castle Inn, Holcombe, Dawlish, from Thos. Steer to George Lavis; that of the Jolly Sailor, Newton, from John Ball Pinsent to Aaron Beavis. There were no police cases for hearing.

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Friday 5th September 1873

Auction Sales by Mr. E. Partridge: Northam, Westward Ho! North Devon: Freehold Villa Residences, Small Farms, Detached Lands and Long Leasehold Cottages for sale with land tax free. Mr. Edward Partridge is instructed to offer for sale by Public Auction (unless previously disposed of by private contract) at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, Devon, on Thursday the 18th day of September, 1873, at 3 for 4 o’clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as shall be then and there produced, the following eligible properties, and in the under-mentioned or such lots as may be determined at the Auction: Lot 1: “Lakenham House”… … Lot 2: “Hillsborough,”: A marine Villa Residence, also freehold, detached, and in the Italian style, erected about eight years ago, and standing in  its own grounds on a slope above the high road leading from Bideford, through Northam, to the hotel Westward Ho ! having a similar view to “Lakenham House”, with convenient coach-house and stabling, croquet ground, and summer-house, containing in the whole la 2r 28p or thereabouts. Besides a handsome entrance hall, the house contains drawing-room, dining room, communicating with conservatory, library, servants’ hall, 9 bedrooms, all necessary offices. Also, an excellent walled garden abutting on the high road abovementioned, and close to the grounds of “Hillsborough”, containing lr 3p thereabouts; the whole now occupied by Mr. Pynsent, and early possession may had. This lot is well supplied with water, and its purchaser may also be accommodated with more land contiguous thereto if required. Lot 3 … The “Furze Hills” and the “Hams” … … 

[see related Western Times: Tuesday 22nd July 1873]

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Western Times: Friday 25th July 1873

Bideford: the Show: Opening of the Pier: The new pier was formally opened yesterday, and in connection with the event a horse, cattle and poultry show was held, and very largely patronized: … Horses: Galloways: Best Galloway for riding or driving, not exceeding 14 hands high, 1st, Mr. E. U. Vidal, Cornborough; 2nd, Mr. T. Pynsent, Northam; h.c. Mr. J. B. Torr, Bideford …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Friday 25th July 1873

Northam, Near Westward Ho! North Devon: TO be SOLD by Auction, next month, unless previously disposed of by private contract, lots to suit purchasers: The VILLA RESIDENCE “Lakenham House,” lately occupied by Mr. Percival Angelsmith, with the Stables, Coach-houses, and other Buildings, Gardens, &c. The VILLA RESIDENCE of “Hillsborough,” occupied by Mr. Pynsent, with the Stables, Coachhouses, and other Buildings, Gardens, &p. The FARM-HOUSE of “Tadworthy,” with the Buildings and Lands held therewith, by Mr. John Mill. The “WOODBINES,” with the Land occupied therewith, by Mr. William Ward. The FARM-HOUSE called “Commons,” with the Buildings and Lands occupied therewith, by Mr. Richard Spearman. “BURROWS PARK,” occupied by William Lilly and John Skinner, “PEBBLE RIDGE HOTEL,” near the Baths at Westward Ho with the Buildings thereto, lately occupied by Mr. John Stacey, now in hand. Also, various FIELDS and HILL LANDS (having stone quarries thereon) suitable for the erection of Villas, all situated near the above. For further particulars, and to treat, apply to Mr. James Stubbin, Solicitor, Birmingham, or to the Auctioneer. More detailed particulars of such the properties as may remain on hand for auction will appear in future papers. To view the properties, apply to Mr. Pynsent, Hillsborough, Westward Ho! to the Tenants on the Premises, or to Mr. Thomas Cook, Builder, Northam, Dated July 15th, 1873,

[see also North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th July 1873]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Friday 8th November 1872

Northam Improvements: Another road improvement about to be carried out by public subscription. It is Edith Cross-lane, an occupation road, which now in a wretched condition, having never been repaired the parish. The distance by the road proposed set order being about cue-eighth of a mile less than by that through the village, the carrying out of the improvement may be regarded as a great convenience to persons proceeding to and from this place as well as to the residents of Northam and Westward Ho! It is to be coated, widened in certain places, and drained, and already Mr. Pynsent, who has taken the matter up, has received several subscriptions and promises of labour. Further assistance is, of course, required, and will doubt be forthcoming.

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Friday 16th February 1872

Torquay: The Grand Masonic Hall: The “free and accepted brethren,” with a few of their sisters and others a trifle nearer and dearer, held high festival at the Bath Saloon on Monday night, where a ball on a very grand scale took place. There were nearly three hundred present … Among the company were: … (long list includes) … Mr., Mrs. and Miss Pynsent … (sic)

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Western Times: Friday 5th January 1872

Newton: New Year’s Day at the Union: The most important day in the year to the inmates of the Union House in the first of January, not even exception the memorable roast beef and plum pudding day. It has been the practice of the Rev. R. R. Wolfe and his friends at Torquay for many years past to collect subscriptions for the purpose of presenting to each pauper individual in the house a present in addition to a first-rate tea. In the distribution of the gifts the presence of several ladies and gentlemen with their gracious smiles and kind words renders the affair additionally attractive. On Monday they were favoured by the company of Mrs. Erskine, Miss Erskine, T. Pynsent, Esq., formerly of Pitt House and late guardian for Hennock, Misses Pynsent (2), Rev. J. M. Hawker … etc. …` (description of the event) …`

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887
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Western Times: Friday 24th November 1871

Marriages: Bath – Matthew: Nov. 15, at Talaton, near Ottery, Thomas Stokes Bath, Esq., second son of Richard Bath, Esq., Glastonbury, to Annie, niece of J. Pynsent Mathew, Esq., Rydon House, Talaton.

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Western Times: Tuesday 20th December 1870

Northam Local Board: Saturday: The Rev. J. H. Gosset in the chair: On the motion of Mr. J. B. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Pynsent, it was resolved that the Board consent to the application of the Bideford Gas Company for a provisional order for the extension their works. The Clerk was requested to, proceed with the matter of compelling Mr. Dymond to carry his drainage into the main sewer, in accordance with the plan of the Surveyor and Mr. Gordon gave notice that unless the owner the adjacent property consented to accept £4, offered by the Board, towards the repair of Nineteen Steps, he would move the rescinding of the resolution the next meeting.

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887