1914 - A Storm is Brewing
In Goole, life goes on as normal. People go about their day-to-day business, unaware of the horror that is lurking just around the corner ...
24th April 1914
SERIOUS CHARGE AT GOOLE
DRUNKEN MAN'S FREE USE OF KNIFE
At Goole Police Court on Saturday, before Messrs. H.C.F. Hartmann and A. Blyth, Arthur Alfred Curtis (23), a young labourer, of Second Av enue, Goole, was charged with having unlawfully wounded P.C. Tordoff on Good Friday night.
Supt. Horton gave the facts of the case.
P.C. Tordoff, who appeared in the box looking very ill, with his arm in a sling, stated that on April 10th, Good Friday night, at 10 o'clock, he was on duty in company with Sergt. Tattersall on Goole Road, Goole Fields, when he received a complaint from two men, and in consequence he went up the road towards Swinefleet. They saw prisoner and a man named Wood there. They were drunk, and using obscene language, and both of them had stones in their hands. When he got hold of prisoner he noticed that he dropped some stones, and when he asked him for his name he struck him in the face and knocked his helmet off. He got hold of him, and told him to behave himself. Prisoner struck at him again, and as his hand was descending he noticed a knife in it, with which prisoner stabbed him when he asked him for his name he struck prisoner in the fact, but prisoner got hold of him round the waist, and commenced jabbing at him with a knife in the body. He shouted, "Come here, sergeant; I'm stabbed." He threw prisoner to the floor and Sergt. Tattersall secured the knife.
Witness added that when he examined his clothing afterwards there were holes in the arm, back, and leg, and in the arm the knife had gone through the great coat, jacket, and all his clothing. He lost a considerable amount of blood. He did not know prisoner before that night.
Sergt. Tattersall said when he charged the prisoner he replied, "It's all through drink."
Prisoner said he was sorry to think he had done such a thing. It would not occur again.
He was committed to the Quarter Sessions.
(Goole Times)
AVIATION WORKS AT SELBY
"MUCH LARGER THAN DURHAM CATHEDRAL"
THE FOMENTING OF WAR SCARES
Sir Andrew Noble presided over the 20th annual meeting of the shareholders of Sir W.G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Col, Ltd., Newcastle on Saturday.
Sir Andrew, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, said, in the course of his speech - "The amount of work in progress is very large. You may have noticed that in the launching statistics for all yards in the world, for 1913, this company heads the list with 99,000 tons. At present we have in hand nineteen vessels. Of these six are battleships, including four super-Dreadnoughts, and two of lesser displacement. I think I cannot be mistaken in saying that no company has ever had under construction at one time four of the largest warships of the world. You will remember that we have embarked on the construction of submarines, and we are now building four for the British Admiralty. The development of the aviation department is proceeding satisfactorily on the estate which the company has acquired at Selby. Besides building shops to construct airships, we shall have to build a shed to house them; and it is no light matter to build a shed a good deal longer than Durham Cathedral, and twice as broad, and nearly twice as high. We are building aeroplanes temporarily at Gosforth, until we can remove the manufacture to Selby, where we have a fine flying ground.
Mr. D. Amphlett said there was a question of general interest which he wished to raise and which he desired the chairman to answer. One not infrequently heard that armament firms were the instruments of fomenting war scares or international friction. If the chairman, as the distinguished head of one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of such firms, could emphatically assure the shareholders that the company was not engaged in pursuing such a policy, he thought that some of them, who were proud of being shareholders in such a splendidly-managed concern, would feel more comfortable in having their money invested n the company.
Mr. Faulkner replied to the question, on behalf of the chairman. The chairman, said Mr. Falkner, had intended to make some remarks about this question, but he had thought it scarcely necessary. They thought that the suggestion was really such a silly one, as put forward in the public Press, that it was scarcely worth answering. No firm of the standing of Elswick could possibly lend itself to employing such practices. He thought there was no foundation for the idea that any of the armament firms did such a thing. The suggestions were incredibly foolish and mischievous. In the words of Mr. Churchill, they were "hellish insinuations". We are glad of the opportunity of absolutely and definitely repudiating any such allegation. It is merely the phantasy of fools.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
BLAIR-WARD - On 15th April, at Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds, bu the Rev. Charles Hargrove, Douglas, son of the late Robert Blair, M.D., J.P. of Goole, and Mrs Blair, Hazelside, Harrogate, to Constance, daughter of the late Richard Ward and Mrs. Ward-Lawson of Keldholme Moor, Allerton, Leeds.
BROWN - WILL - April 15th, at the Goole Registrar's Office, Francis Brown to Rebecca Mary Gill, widow, both of 47 George Street, Old Goole.
PRECIOUS - OXLEY - At St. Peter's Church, Conisbro', on April 14th 1914, by the Rev. D.B. Davis, George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Precious, of Sotheron Street, Goole, to Beatrice, second daughter ofthe late Mr. T. Oxley and Mrs Oxley of Church Street, Conisbro'.
WESTERMAN - HALL - At the Beulah Primitive Methodist Chapel, April 11th, John Glover Westerman of Moorland Road, Old Goole, to Ethel Annie Hall, of 41 Parliament Street, Goole.
(Goole Times)
3rd April 1914
GOOLE COMPANY NATIONAL RESERVE
A detachment of the above company journeyed to Doncaster on Saturday last for practice on the open rifle range there. Twenty members took part in the practice and gave a very good account of themselves at the 200 yards' range, an average of 27.4 being obtained out of a possible 40 points. When one remembers that some of the firers had not handled a rifle for between 20 and 30 years, and the youngest amongst them for at least six years, the result is very creditable indeed. It is interesting to note that this company has made very rapid strides since their first appearance in public at last Chairman's Sunday. They then numbered 5; the strength of the company today is 101. The company are now in possession of their own drill hall and clubroom in Carter Street, at which place regular bi-weekly drills take place. Their miniature rifle range, which was opened two weeks ago, is quite up to date, and is equipped with the latest pattern service rifles, both for Morrise tube and drill purposes, and it is perhaps to the use of the miniature range that their successful shooting on Saturday is due. A trophy has been promised by a local gentleman, and will be fired for annually on the range at Doncaster. Arrangements are at present being made for the company, accompanied by their honorary band, to proceed to Hull to take part in the proceedings in connection with the Royal visit in June next. The one deficiency the company feels most is an officer to command. Many have been approached, but none has seen their way to accept up to the present, but it is hoped that in the early future one of our local retired officers will see his way to fill the vacancy. The company appreciate the support and recognition of Lieut. Col. E. Hind who, though acting as a "father" to the company, is unable to take command, owing to his expecting at an early date to take command of a much larger force of the National Reserve.
(Goole Times)
ROPE ENDS RECOVERED FROM GOOLE DOCKS
WAS THERE FELONIOUS INTENT?
At Goole Petty Sessions on Wednesday, Thomas Speak, a boatman employed on the Goole docks, was summoned for stealing 70lb. of rope, the property of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co., and valued at 6s. Mr. Andrews, solicitor of Doncaster, represented defendant, and pleaded not guilty.
The evidence was that the rope (produced) was seen on the Aldam Dock side, on the morning of March 23, and that on the following day it was missing, and was later found at a marine store dealer's. It had been recognised as the property of the L. & Y. Railway Co., and it if had been abandoned by the Company it belonged then to the Aire and Calder Navigation.
Francis Redford, a clerk in the employ of the L. &Y., said he recognised the rope (produced) as belonging to his company.
Cross-examined, witness said the rope was in short pieces and was only of value as raw material. He agreed that such pieces of rope were abandoned.
Fred Strauss, agent for a marine store dealer, spoke to paying 5s.6d. for the rope to defendant. Defendant brought it to the stores quite openly. As a boatman, he (witness) knew that pieces of rope, chain, and other things were brought up from the bottom of the dock by wires sweeping the bottom of the docks and in such cases those recovering the property claimed it.
Defendant said he resided in Richard Cooper Street, an was a boatman. He secured the rope in question by laying out wires and letting them sweep the bottom of the docks and it had occupied him two or three weeks to get the rope which was in short lengths and was of no use for the boats. He had seen hundreds of men doing the same thing, and he had not the slightest idea that he was committing a theft. Nobody, he said, could go within 20 yards of the rope when it was brought up from the docks owing to the stench.
The Chairman told defendant that he must have known it was not his property and he would be fined 20s.
(Goole Times)
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, to exchange large well-bred dog for one of smaller breed, one from the country preferred. Apply, Box 1012, "Goole Times" Office.
ROYAL NAVY - Vacancies for Seamen, Stokers, Royal Marines, age 15 to 25; also Engine Fitters, 21 to 28. Weekly pay: Seamen, 3s.6d to 154s.; Engine Room Artificers, 38s.6d. to 140s; Stokers, 9s.11d. to 93s.8d; Royal Marines, 8s.2d. to 108s.8d. Pensions, £18 to £200 - Apply, Recruiting Officer, 41 Tanner Row, York. Recruiter visits Selby Monday afternoons, Goole Thursday afternoons.
A WELL KNOWN LOCAL FIRM requires several young LADIES and GENTLEMEN, age not exceeding 28 years. Good prospects to the right applicants. Also 500 Boys and Girls to accept one shilling - Apply in own handwriting, Box 985, "Times" Office, Goole.
RECRUITS WANTED - Young men wishing to enlist in the Regular Army or Special Reserve can obtain Pamphlet and all particulars on application to the Recruiting Officer, Depot Barracks, York, or to any Territorial Drill Instructor. Good pay and prospects to suitable men.
WANTED, steady and thoroughly reliable BOATMAN, age 30-40, to take charge of keel for river and canal work (chiefly river). Regular work and good pay to a reliable man. Apply, with copies of recent testimonials, to Box 14, Post Office, Goole.
27th March 1914
GOOLE GUARDIANS
THE MAINTENANCE OF LUNATICS
Councillor S.G. Bevan (the vice-chairman) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Goole Guardians on Wednesday, in the absence of the chairman, Mr. W. Smith, J.P.
The following report of the meeting of the House, Building and Finance Committee was submitted - The master submitted tenders for painting part of the outside of the workhouse premises. It was recommended that the tender of Mr Herbert Thompson, at £45, be accepted. Application for an increase of salary was read from Miss S.A. Moore, the assistant matron, and it was recommended that she be granted an increase of £2.10s. per annum. An invitation was read from the proprietor of the Carlton Picture House for all recipients of relief to attend an entertainment, and the same was accepted with thanks. Plan of the proposed exits from the Carlton Picture House on to the road leading to the rear of the workhouse premises was submitted, and the clerk was directed to ascertain what the proprietor was prepared to pay for the same. The estimate of the income and expenditure for the half-year ending 30th September, 1914, was approved, and it was recommended that a call of 5d. in the pound on the assessable value be made on the several overseers.
A letter was received from Mr. B. Firth, proprietor of the Carlton Picture Hall, asking the Guardians to sell him a strip of land adjoining the workhouse premises, for which he offered 25s. per yard.
The offer was not entertained.
A letter was read from the West Riding of Yorkshire Asylums' Board treasurer, explaining the increase in maintenance of inmates, in reply to the Guardians' letter asking how the increases came about. The letter stated that the increase was accounted for by the advance of wages to attendants and nurses at the several asylums, a new scale of wages having come into operation on the 18th October last, and the reduction of the hours of duty of assistants, attendants and nurses which brought about an increase of staff. There was also the extra cost of clothing, meat, etc., which partially accounted for the increase.
A letter was read from the Urban District Council, asking the Board to give permission for the erection of a public urinal on the workhouse premises adjoining the Carlton Picture House.
Mr T. Smith said there was a lack of public conveniences in the town.
Councillor W. Brennand said that the committee of the Urban Council went into the matter, and they could not find a more suitable place.
Mr Featherstone moved that the Board should not consider the matter.
Mr. Halkon seconded.
Mr T. Smith proposed an amendment that permission be given.
Councillor Brennand, in seconding, said that if the building was not kept perfectly clean, and washed out regularly, then they could give notice to quit.
Eight members voted for the proposition and five for the amendment, and therefore the application was not entertained.
Mr Smith: There is no doubt -
A Member: The matter is finished with.
Mr. Smith: I know; but this would not be an inconvenience to you, but it would be a public convenience.
The Master reported that the numbers in the institution were as follow: Week ending March 14, house 94, hospital 61.
(Goole Times)
FIRE AT DOCK WAREHOUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE AVERTED BY PROMPT ACTION
An ice cream vendor, while pursuing his calling on Barge Dock Side on Friday, noticed smoke issuing from a store shed in the Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Company's Victoria Yard, and he at once gave information to the Company's official.
It was found that some waste and oakum stored in the shed had become ignited, and the place was in danger of considerable damage. A telephone message was sent to the Fire Station, the alarms were sounded and in a very short time a good muster of the Brigade, under Capt. W.H. Constable, was on the scene. Four hose pipes were soon playing on the conflagration and in just over the hour the fire was extinguished and the firemen left the scene.
The cause of the outbreak remains unknown. Happily the damage was not considerable, but if it had not been for the timely discovery, prompt action of the ice cream vendor, and others no doubt the Company would have suffered considerable loss. There were very few work people about at the time, most of them being at dinner.
(Goole Times)
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20th March 1914
NEW HEADMASTER - ALEXANDRA STREET COUNCIL SCHOOL
APPOINTMENT MADE
A meeting was held at Wakefield yesterday of the Staffing Committee of the West Riding Education Committee, at which the appointment of a successor to the late Mr. H. Frost, headmaster of Alexandra Street Council Boys' School, Goole, was made. County Councillor Dugdale presided, and among those present were Mr. J. Huntington, J.P., C.C., and Messrs. R.H. Huntinton and E.P. Porter as representatives of the Goole Education Sub-Committee.
The following three candidates for the appointment attended for interview:- Mr. H. Buxton, B.A., at present headmaster of Hoyland Elsecar Council School; Mr. J.H. Gawthorpe, A.C.P., head master of the Mexborough Garden Street Council School, and Mr. I. Schofield, B.A., headmaster of Boothferry Road Boys' School, Goole.
By a unanimous vote Mr. Schofield was elected to the vacant position.
(Goole Times)
GOOLE BUTCHER SUED
ALLEGED NEGLIGENT DRIVING OF BEAST
A SHOP WINDOW BROKEN
At the Goole County Court, on Tuesday, an unusual case was heard by his Honour Judge Lock, in which Annie Bentley Kettle, a draper, of Boothferry Road, indemnified by the Goole Mutual Plate Glass Association, sued John B. Hill, butcher, of Carlisle Street, for £8.7s.6d., damage to a shop window.
Mr Davies appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. J. Burniston for the defendant.
Mr. Davies stated that the claim arose as the result of a beast, which was being negligently driven by the defendant and his man along Boothferry Road, on the 20th October last, falling through the shop window of the plaintiff, and doing damage to the extent of £8.7s.6d. At the time when the damage was committed, Boothferry Road was for a short distance being excavated, and practically one-half of the road was up. That portion of the road where the works were being carried out was roped off, and at the other side a width of some forty feet was left to allow traffic to pass. It was on that side of the road on which Mrs. Kettle's shop was situated. On the particular morning the road was in a greasy condition, and as the animal was being driven along it slipped on the pavement and fell into the window. Mr Davies went on to say that the defendant had not proper control over the animal at the time, and Mr. Hill, when told that he would be held responsible, wrote a letter in which he stated that the beast in question was being driven by himself and his man, and there was no negligence on their part whatever. If the roadway had not been up through the sewerage excavations the affair would not have happened. There was very little room to bring the best along, and it got on to the pavement and slipped into the window. Mr. Davies held that defendant had not sufficient control over the best, and that he took no measures to prevent it going on to the footpath. He could have taken a devious route to have escaped the excavations which were being carried on in Boothferry Road. Mr Davies also stated that at the place where the animal fell into the window the pavement was nearly twice as wide as any ordinary pavement, there being in addition to 10ft. of public pathway, 6ft.4in. of private property. Defendant was not in a position to have the beast under proper control, because in one hand he was wheeling a cycle and when the animal got on to the path he could not run in front through having his cycle with him.
Cecil Gustav Bradley, surveyor to the Goole Council, stated that there was sufficient room for traffic at the time when the excavations were being carried out.
Mr. Burniston: Was there sufficient room for ordinary traffic? - Yes.
There was nothing extraordinary or unusual about a beast being driven there? - I could not say.
Arthur B. Stansfield, manager for the plaintiff, said that about 8.55am on the 20th October last, he was standing at the end of Pasture Road, when he heard a crash of glass. He went down the street, and saw a beast running down the road, followed by defendant and Mr. Oxley. He found the window of his mistress's shop ws broken. A raincoat which was in the window was damaged and when he saw M. Hill he bought it for 12s. in its damaged condition.
In answer to Mr. Burniston, witness said that only one window was damaged,but the next day a piece fell out and broke another pane. The beast was cut when he saw it running down the road and it was naturally startled.
P.C. Champney, of Goole, said he was on duty between 8 and 8-30 on Boothferry Road on the day in question, and he saw the window in Mrs. kettle's shop broken. The road was being worked upon, but there was plenty of room for traffic to pass to and fro. He saw the beast near Carter Street, and the man he thought was in charge of the beast had a cycle. When the beast passed him it walked onto the causeway, where it slipped and fell into the window. He could not say whether the defendant or his man took any steps to prevent the animal walking on the pavement.
Mr. Burniston: The animal was being driven in the usual way? - Witness: Yes.
There was a man on each side? - To tell the truth, I only saw one man.
Will you dispute the fact that there were two? - No.
Did the man "pop" out of the sewerage drain as the beast was passing? - I don't know. If it had been startled I should have seen it, I think.
Do you suggest it is the proper thing to do to run to the head of a best in a case like this? - That would not have prevented the beast from going into the window.
His Honour: Maybe someone else would have gone into the window. (Laughter)
Mr Burniston submitted that the defendant had no case to answer. There had been no evidence of any kind submitted to prove the allegations of negligence.
His Honour, after a brief summing up, gave judgement for the defendant.
DEATH OF MR E. HAIGH
35 YEARS' SERVICE WITH THE BENNETT S.S. CO.
Much regret has been felt in the town at the death of Mr Erastus Haigh, of 5 Broadway, Goole, one of the best known men amongst local shipping circles, which took place on Saturday evening, after a short illness, at the age of 61.
Deceased was well known and highly respected by most of the residents in Goole. For the past 35 years he occupied the position of foreman carpenter for the Bennett Steamship Co. Ltd. He was an esteemed friend of the late Mr John Bennett, of Grove House, the founder of the company, and he was also highly respected by the present management. Mr. Haigh was of a very kindly and genial disposition, and his nature gained him a host of friends, all of whom sincerely regret his death.
Mr Haigh leaves a widow, two daughters, and six sons, one of whom is Mr Alfred Haigh, painter and decorator, of Boothferry Road.
The funeral of the late Mr E. Haigh took place at the Goole Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, when, in addition to the family mourners, there were many townspeople present, including many representatives from the Bennett Steamship Co. Ltd.
(Goole Times)
13th March 2014
DAMAGE BY GALE AT GOOLE
A hurricane of wind raged in Goole throughout Friday last with more or less severity. No very serious damage appears to have been done, fortunately. Slates were blown from roofs, but happily pedestrians escaped the falling debris.
A large window shade over the shop of Mr Bell, grocer, in Pasture Road, fell to the pavement with a great crash and startled many people, but nobody was near at the time.
The grand stand at the Goole football ground was partly blown down, and damage estimated from £10 to £15 was done. Most of the back of the stand was wrecked, but beyond this no further damage was done and the stand may still be used.
The garden boundary wall at Mr Head's house in Boothferry Road was blown down.
Many children, and even up-growns were blown to the ground but nobody, so far as we can gather, received serious injury.
It was a common sight nearly all day to see people chasing frantically along the streets after their headgear.
The water in the river and in the docks was in a disturbed mood. The water in the West Dock as it broke upon the masonry at the end sent up spray which was carried right on to the roadway in Bridge Street.
(Goole Times)
GOOLE PETTY SESSIONS
FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING RELIEF
Fred Jenkinson, a labourer, of no fixed abode, was charged with fraudulently obtaining relief at the Goole workhouse.
Mr J. Carpenter, the master, said the prisoner came to the tramp ward and was admitted. In accordance with the regulations he was searched by the porter, who found the sum of 1s.6d. in the lining of his cap. He had previously stated to the porter that he had no money and was destitute. His excuse was that he wished to get his boots mended with the money the next day.
Prisoner: It was the only chance I had to get my boots mended.
The Clerk: The ratepayers don't have much chance if you do that sort of thing.
Prisoner:, who stated that he came from Yeadon, and had had no work for a month, was sent to Wakefield for 7 days.
(Goole Times)
ACCIDENT TO AN EX-RAILWAYMAN
On Friday afternoon Mr Tom Thorburn, formerly an Inspector on the Hull and Barnsley line, and now a pensioner of the railway company, was blown off his feet on to his face outside their Howden station by the wind, which was raging almost like a hurricane at the time. He had to be assisted on to his legs and it was found that his face was considerably bruised. He subsequently had his injuries attended to by Dr Wigglesworth, and was soon able to walk about as usual.
(Goole Times)
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, single YOUNG MAN, to be with horses, must be able to plough. R. Thompson, Scurff Hall, Drax
TO LET, nice 4-roomed HOUSE, with larder, coal and wash-house, 3s. clear. Town's water on sink. - J. Carter, West Cowick.
TANDEM CYCLE FOR SALE, two speed gear, in good condition - Apply, E. Milner, Edgar Terrace, Hook, Goole
WANTED, a HOUSEKEEPER for widower, with view to matrimony. Apply, J.W. Shooter, Gowdall, nr. Snaith
20th FEBRUARY 1914
GOOLE SCHOOLBOYS BIRCHED
THEFT FROM A TRADESMAN'S YARD
At a children's Court on Tuesday, before Messrs. H.C.F. Hartmann and A. Blyth, two boys, aged respectively 13 and 9, were charged with having stolen from a back yard at 79 Boothferry Road, Goole, three American cloth basinette cushions, valued at 7s.6d., the property of Mr Fred Heppenstall, tailor.
Allen Jennings, an errand boy, identified the cushions, and stated that he placed them on a box in the yard. He afterwards found they were missing.
Sergt. Markham stated that he made enquiries, and found that the two prisoners had taken the cushions home. He recovered them, and brought the lads to the police station.
In answer to the magistrates, the older boy stated that he thought the cushions had been thrown away.
The magistrates ordered the older boy to receive four strokes with the birch rod, and the younger boy two strokes.
(Goole Times)
13th FEBRUARY 1914
GOOLE TERRITORIAL ORDERS
5th K.O. YORKSHIRE L.I.
Detachment Orders for week commencing Feb.16th, 1914
1. Detail: Orderly sergeant, Sergt. W. E. Brignell; do. corporal Lt. Corp. G.A. Gravell; do. bugles, Bugler J.W. Kellett.
2. Parades: Monday, N.C.O's and recruits' drill at 8 p.m.; Tuesday, physical training class, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, promotion class, 8 p.m.; Friday, machine gun section, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 'aiming' tube practice, 2.30 p.m.
3. The miniature range will be open every Friday evening from 8 p.m., till the commencement of the drill season. The company officer hopes that all N.C.O's and men will have completed their miniature range practices before the drill season commences.
4. Members having changed their address during the past three months should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
5. Any man wishing to join the machine gun section, please render their names to the instructor.
6. There are vacancies for recruits; young men desirous of joining should report themselves to the instructor without delay; so as to commence their recruit drills with the squads which are now being formed.
(Sd.) E.R. CREYKE, Lieut., Commanding D. Company.
Goole, Feb. 11, 1914
(Goole Times)
DEATH OF FORMER GOOLE MINISTER
LOSS TO UNITED METHODISM
Many of his local friends and admirers have heard with regret of the death of the Rev. Ralph Abercrombie, M.A., who was United Methodist minister at Goole from 1892 to 1896. Mr. Abercrombie had reached the age of seventy-six. After leaving Goole Mr Abercrombie re-visited the Boothferry Road Church annually for many years, and renewed acquaintance with old friends, by whom he was held in very high regard. It is related that on one occasion when he was to have preached he was suddenly indisposed and his daughter, a talented lady, entered the pulpit and gave the address in his place. Miss Abercrombie, who is engaged in the 'Door of Hope' Mission, Shanghai, visited Goole last year.
The son of the Rev. Richard Abercrombie, who served United Methodism for forty-five years, the late Mr. Abercrombie was, as a boy, unusually studious, and an omniverous reader. When his father travelled at Ipswich, Ralph was for a month in a bookseller's establishment, but while the master commended him as being a good boy, he said he was much better suited to read books than to sell them. He preached his first sermon at Walton, in the Ipswich circuit, when he was about fourteen years of age. After passing through Airedale Independent College, he went to a school in London, where he won a scholarship which enabled him to enter Glasgow University. He took his M.A. degree there and otherwise distinguished himself. He then studied at a theological college in Birmingham, and in 1861 he was sent to the Sunderland United Methodist Free Church South Circuit as a 'supply'. From that time Mr. Abercrombie was associated with the ministry of that denomination. In 1882 he was appointed editor of the Connexional Magazine, continuing to take circuit work. He was honoured by being elected President of the Annual Assembly in 1889, and in recent years he has been one of the most esteemed tutors in connection with the United Methodist College at Manchester.
A tribute paid to his memory by a writer in 'The United Methodist' states: "... He was big of brain and of heart alike".
(Goole Times)
GOOLE-BOUND BARGE DISABLED
TOWED BY THE S.S. ALT
The barge Britisher, bound from Faversham, in Kent, for Goole with a cargo of iron rails, had the misfortune to lose her canvas during a gale on Saturday night. The s.s. Alt, which was bound from Ghent to Goole, picked her up about a mile and a half eastward of the Inner Dowsing Lightship in the North Sea, about 10 o'clock on Sunday night, and towed her to Hull, reaching there about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Having got new sails, the barge was able to proceed on Monday, and arrived in Goole in the evening. Captain Sykes, of Marshfield Avenue, Goole, was in charge of the Alt.
(Goole Times)
SHIPS COLLIDE
EXCITING INCIDENT LAST NIGHT
SS CLARA DRAGS ANCHOR TO NEAR VICARAGE
Last night two ships collided in the river Ouse opposite the promenade at Goole. There was a very strong tide running, which was lashed by a hurricane of wind, and it was said by many Goole residents to be the swiftest and highest tide known for years. According to the official time-table, the tide was expected to be 17 feet high on the lock sill, but probably the wind made it appear higher. But be this as it may, the water washed over the promenade and dock walls.
The vessels in collision were the Clara, a Belgian steamer, commanded by Capt. Blonde, and the Rudmore, a Newcastle vessel, in charge of Capt. Hewson. Both ships were in ballast, and were anchored in the river awaiting their turns to enter the docks. The swift running tide, with the assistance of the terrific gale of wind, caused the Clara to drag her anchor. She at first started to move rather slowly towards the Rudmore, but gradually gained speed, and in her course her stern struck the head of the Rudmore. The collision of the two vessels could be plainly heard through the roar of the wind on the docks, and there was much excitement, and no little uneasiness for the safety of the vessels and then crews. The Clara drifted swiftly on towards the Vicarage, when fortunately her anchor gripped and she was held fast. It was soon ascertained that there was no danger, the damage to both vessels only being slight. The ships entered the docks about 9 o'clock and were then fully examined, and temporarily repaired. Both vessels were very fortunate indeed to escape with such slight damage.
The s.s. Algethi, a ship trading between Goole and ports in the South of England is reported to be lying disabled near Broomfleet. She is said to have one of her boilers burst. Late last night she was said to have gone ashore.
(Goole Times)
5th February 1914
TERRITORIAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
APPEALS FOR ADDITIONAL RECRUITS
PRESENTATIONS TO OLD VOLUNTEERS
The annual distribution of the prizes offered for shooting to the members of the Goole Detachment of the 5th Battalion of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry took place on Friday in the Drill Hall. There was a large attendance of visitors both at the distribution and at the ball which followed.
Lieut. Creyke, commander of the Goole detachment, giving a report of the work of the company during the year, said that the present strength of the company was 81, as compared with 99 the previous year. They were still considerably under strength. Last year they got 23 recruits, which was more than they got the previous year. So far this year they had obtained eight more, but they desired about another thirty to bring the company up to full strength. All the men were efficient in musketry, and in drill they were very good. The annual camp was at Aberystwith, in July and August. Sixty-four men went to camp, and there were twelve who were unable to leave their employment. The weather was very fine, and though the slopes were a trifle hard to negotiate, some useful work was got through. They hoped that many of the employers would help as much as possible in letting the men off for camp.
With the object of getting recruits, Clr. Sergt. Roughton was offering a gold medal to be presented to any non-commissioned officer or man who got the most recruits during the ensuing year, the only stipulation being that the number must be five or over.
After Mrs Wadsworth had distributed the prizes, Major Bradley proposed a vote of thanks to her. During the six years he had known her they had one of the staunchest supporters of the Territorial movement in Goole. They were indebted to her for the interest she had taken in them and for giving the little amount of encouragement that was necessary at times. If all the ladies in Goole would be so good as to give that little bit of encouragement to their male friends, he thought they would have no difficulty in getting the number of men required. The great trouble, not only amongst Territorials, but in all branches of the service, was to get men, and he felt quite confident that if the ladies would give them that assistance which lay so well within their power they would have no lack of recruits.
The vote was carried with applause, and Mrs Wadsworth, in returning thanks, said that she considered there was no body of men more worthy of all the encouragement one could give than their Territorial Force. Every member gave time and holidays in order that he might be efficiently trained to defend this king and country in time of need.
(Goole Times)
PROMOTION FOR COLONEL HIND
FROM THE RANKS TO COLONEL
Lieut. Col. E. Hind has been appointed hon. colonel of the 4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, in succession to Col. the Right Hon. C.G. Milnes Gaskell, who has retired.
Col. Hind joined the Goole Company in the 1st V.B. Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1882 and after serving for three years in the ranks was appointed Lieutenant and successively Captain, Major and Lieut-Colonel of the 1st V.B. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. On the formation of the Territorial Forces in 1908 Lt-Col. Hind retained the command of the battalion, which became the 4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and only retired from this rank in December last. He is now promoted to the rank of colonel.
It will be remembered that the 4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry has a very excellent record. For a long time it was over full strength, and today it is one of the strongest Territorial Battalions in the country.
Col. Hind, who resides at Brough, is extremely well known in Goole, where he has a large practice as a solicitor. He has served on the Urban Council for many years, and has signified his intention of standing as a candidate at the forthcoming election.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
KIRBY - DENNY
At the Goole Parish Church on Saturday Jan 31st, Richard Kirkby of Goole, to Ada Denny of Goole.
PEARSON - STOCKDALE
At the Goole Parish Church, on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, Arthur Pearson of 5 Gladstone Terrace, to Kate Stockdale, of Wetherill Street, Goole.
30th January 1914
SWINEFLEET PARENTS IN TROUBLE
Henry Woolmer and Mary Ann Tawn, both of Swinefleet, were summoned at the instance of Mr Ernest L. Harrap, clerk to the Goole Education Sub Committee, for not having sent their children regularly to school. Out of a possible 123 attendances, Woolmer's child had only attended 24 times and Tawn's 25 times. The children had missed going to school on two and three days a week. Woolmer's child was 12 and was in Standard V.
The parents did not appear in Court, but sent letters giving excuses for the children not going to school. Fines of 5s. or seven days were imposed.
(Goole Times)
S.S. WEBBURN IN COLLISION
DENSE FOG IN THE CHANNEL
The s.s. Webburn, a regular trader to Goole, has been in collision in the English Channel, where a dense fog has prevailed during the past twenty-four hours. The captain and sailors of the schooner Gordon, belonging to Chester, were landed at Cowes yesterday morning. They reported that whilst on a voyage from Penzance to London with a cargo of china clay, their vessel was run down by the steamer Webburn, betweed 10 and 11 on Wednesday night. The Webburn was on a journey from Newcastle to Plymouth with coal.
Captain Hugh Jones, in an interview, said about a quarter to ten the previous night, he was in his cabin, while the schooner was abreast of Hastings and off the Royal Sovereign Lightship, when he was roused by a shout. He rushed up on deck and found that the Webburn was into them.
"She crashed into our starboard side,! he said, "and we were all of us - myself and the four members of the crew - thrown into the water. The crew if the Webburn in a marvellously short time got out their boats, picked us up, and brought us safely on board their own ship. Fortunately we were all able to swim a little.
"Both ships were travelling at a pretty quick rate a the time of the collision. This is the first casualty the Gordon has ever had, and she is about forty years of age."
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
BAYES - HICKMAN
At St John's Parish Church, Goole, on Jan 29th, by the Rev. H.C. Poste, Elsie, fourth daughter of the late Mr R. Hickman of Goole to George William Bayes of Flamborough
HUTCHINSON - WHITELY
Jan 24th, at the Parish Church, Robert William Hutchinson to Florence Whitely, Old Goole.
RUTTER - BRIGHAM
Jan 29th, at the Parish Church, Walter J. Rutter, Broadway, Goole, to Annie Brigham, George Street, Old Goole
(Goole Times)
23rd January 1914
SAILOR RUNS AMUCK
AFTER TRIP TO ICELAND
At Goole Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. A. Blyth, George Thomas Wilkinson, a seaman, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in the Market Place, Goole, the previous day. He pleaded guilty.
Sergt. Hodgson said prisoner was very drunk in front of the George Hotel. He was making attempts to get into the public house, but the landlord was keeping him out owing to his condition. A man came up to witness with his face bruised and bleeding, and complained that prisoner had assaulted him. When witness told prisoner to go home, he took his coat off and wanted him to fight. He took him into custody.
P.C. Lawson corroborated.
Prisoner said he had just returned from a seven weeks' trip to Iceland, and on his return he had met some friends and had had a few drinks. He was on his way home to Pontefract.
On promising to make his way home, he was only fined the costs, 4s., or seven days' imprisonment.
(Goole Times)
EXTENSION OF A GOOLE HOSPITAL
Owing to the increasing popularity of the Furniture Hospital, it has been found necessary to open a new ward to cope with the work of the New Year, and ample accommodation is now provided for all Cabinet Making, French Polishing, Upholstering and Picture Framing - Goole Furniture Hospital, 20 Victoria Street, Goole. Resident Surgeon, J. Crabtree. Estimates for all kind of Repairs and New Work.
(Goole Times)
5,000 BOYS WANTED
AUSTRALIA'S BIG OFFER
There is employment guaranteed by the Government at good wages awaiting 5,000 British boys in New South Wales and Victoria. Farming in these two great Australian States has in recent years made unprecedented progress. There is a very keen demand for farm labour, and the farmers unable to obtain an adequate supply of experienced agriculturists have induced the Government to introduce growing lads from the United Kingdom.
Last season 2,500 boys went from Great Britain to Victoria alone, and all secured work with good farmers at from 10s. to 15s. a week, in addition to free board and lodging. Every boy was at work on a farm within a few days after he left the ship. The offer is being repeated and extended for 1914. The average wage paid to experienced farm workers runs from 10s to 25s a week, and every boy who makes the venture should be receiving this sum within a couple of years of his arrival.
Wages are also substantially increased at harvest time, and this makes it a simple matter for farm workers to save from £40 to £50 a year. When they have saved about £100, they are able to double or even treble their earnings by the purchase of a team of horses. Later on there are sound opportunities by the assistance of shares farming for them to acquire substantial freehold farms of their own. Every lad who accepts the offer now being made has it in his power to become a prosperous farmer before he is 30 years old. The Government in addition to guaranteeing work at good wages, also grants greatly reduced steamship passages. The offer is somewhat unique inasmuch as it is extended to lads of all classes and callings. Previous farm experience is not necessary. Every boy is eligible provided he is of good character and has a sound physique. New South Wales and Victoria are also making exceptional offers of reduced passages and other advantages to farmers, experienced farm hands and domestic servants.
For particulars of these offers please apply: Assistant Superintendent of Immigration for New South Wales and Victoria, Melbourne Place, Strand, W.C.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
HICKS - PINKNEY
On Monday, Jan 19, at Newington Church,Hull, S.H. Hicks, of Goole to Annie, fifth daughter of John Suggitt Pinkney and Mrs Pinkney, of Leven, Yorkshire.
(Goole Times)
16th January 1914
FIRE ON THE SS ALT
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE DONE
What might have been a serious fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company's steamer Alt, but happily, through the prompt efforts of the members of the Goole Fire Brigade, under Capt. H.W. Constable, the outbreak was soon extinguished.
Shortly before three o'clock, a quantity of cake manure in the fore hold of the ss. Alt, which was lying in the West Dock, was found to have become ignited and immediately the fire alarms were sounded. Within a short time the Brigade were on the scene, and put out three hoses, with the use of which they soon extinguished the fire. They completed their work at 4-30, and were ordered home. To prevent another outbreak, the men employed by the Company stood by until early this morning. Not a great deal of damage was done.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
CAWSON - HEBDEN
At Goole Parish Church, on Jan 6th, John Wm. Cawson of National Schoolhouse, to Elsie Hebden, George Street, Old Goole.
BARKER - RUSHTON
At Goole Parish Church, on Jan. 4th, William Barker, of Castleford, to Mary Alice Rushton, of Victoria Street, Goole.
SHERIFF - HARDY
At Goole Parish Church, Jan. 11th, Benjamin Sheriff, George Street, Goole, to Jane Ann Hardy, BeverleyStreet, Goole.
WATSON - OXTOBY
At Goole Parish Church, Jan. 11th, Charles Watson, Percy Street, Old Goole, to Ruth Elizabeth Oxtoby, Swinefleet Road, Old Goole.
9th January 1914
NEW CINEMA PALACE FOR GOOLE. COMPANY REGISTERED
A limited liability company, under the title of "Cinema Palace (Goole), Ltd"., has just been registered with a capital of £6000, in £1 shares, to carry on the business of proprietors and exhibitors of cinematograph, biograph, and animated pictures, etc., and to acquire freehold land in Boothferry Road, Goole, referred to in an agreement between Anne E. English and C.E. Needham, J. Grayson, H. Bates, and H.C. Needham.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
FAULKNER- PENNEYSTON
At the Goole Registrar's Office, Jan. 1st, Joseph Faulkner, of 15 Richard Cooper Street, Goole, to Nellie Penneyston, of 6 Weatherill Street, Goole.
(Goole Times)
24th April 1914
SERIOUS CHARGE AT GOOLE
DRUNKEN MAN'S FREE USE OF KNIFE
At Goole Police Court on Saturday, before Messrs. H.C.F. Hartmann and A. Blyth, Arthur Alfred Curtis (23), a young labourer, of Second Av enue, Goole, was charged with having unlawfully wounded P.C. Tordoff on Good Friday night.
Supt. Horton gave the facts of the case.
P.C. Tordoff, who appeared in the box looking very ill, with his arm in a sling, stated that on April 10th, Good Friday night, at 10 o'clock, he was on duty in company with Sergt. Tattersall on Goole Road, Goole Fields, when he received a complaint from two men, and in consequence he went up the road towards Swinefleet. They saw prisoner and a man named Wood there. They were drunk, and using obscene language, and both of them had stones in their hands. When he got hold of prisoner he noticed that he dropped some stones, and when he asked him for his name he struck him in the face and knocked his helmet off. He got hold of him, and told him to behave himself. Prisoner struck at him again, and as his hand was descending he noticed a knife in it, with which prisoner stabbed him when he asked him for his name he struck prisoner in the fact, but prisoner got hold of him round the waist, and commenced jabbing at him with a knife in the body. He shouted, "Come here, sergeant; I'm stabbed." He threw prisoner to the floor and Sergt. Tattersall secured the knife.
Witness added that when he examined his clothing afterwards there were holes in the arm, back, and leg, and in the arm the knife had gone through the great coat, jacket, and all his clothing. He lost a considerable amount of blood. He did not know prisoner before that night.
Sergt. Tattersall said when he charged the prisoner he replied, "It's all through drink."
Prisoner said he was sorry to think he had done such a thing. It would not occur again.
He was committed to the Quarter Sessions.
(Goole Times)
AVIATION WORKS AT SELBY
"MUCH LARGER THAN DURHAM CATHEDRAL"
THE FOMENTING OF WAR SCARES
Sir Andrew Noble presided over the 20th annual meeting of the shareholders of Sir W.G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Col, Ltd., Newcastle on Saturday.
Sir Andrew, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, said, in the course of his speech - "The amount of work in progress is very large. You may have noticed that in the launching statistics for all yards in the world, for 1913, this company heads the list with 99,000 tons. At present we have in hand nineteen vessels. Of these six are battleships, including four super-Dreadnoughts, and two of lesser displacement. I think I cannot be mistaken in saying that no company has ever had under construction at one time four of the largest warships of the world. You will remember that we have embarked on the construction of submarines, and we are now building four for the British Admiralty. The development of the aviation department is proceeding satisfactorily on the estate which the company has acquired at Selby. Besides building shops to construct airships, we shall have to build a shed to house them; and it is no light matter to build a shed a good deal longer than Durham Cathedral, and twice as broad, and nearly twice as high. We are building aeroplanes temporarily at Gosforth, until we can remove the manufacture to Selby, where we have a fine flying ground.
Mr. D. Amphlett said there was a question of general interest which he wished to raise and which he desired the chairman to answer. One not infrequently heard that armament firms were the instruments of fomenting war scares or international friction. If the chairman, as the distinguished head of one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of such firms, could emphatically assure the shareholders that the company was not engaged in pursuing such a policy, he thought that some of them, who were proud of being shareholders in such a splendidly-managed concern, would feel more comfortable in having their money invested n the company.
Mr. Faulkner replied to the question, on behalf of the chairman. The chairman, said Mr. Falkner, had intended to make some remarks about this question, but he had thought it scarcely necessary. They thought that the suggestion was really such a silly one, as put forward in the public Press, that it was scarcely worth answering. No firm of the standing of Elswick could possibly lend itself to employing such practices. He thought there was no foundation for the idea that any of the armament firms did such a thing. The suggestions were incredibly foolish and mischievous. In the words of Mr. Churchill, they were "hellish insinuations". We are glad of the opportunity of absolutely and definitely repudiating any such allegation. It is merely the phantasy of fools.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
BLAIR-WARD - On 15th April, at Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds, bu the Rev. Charles Hargrove, Douglas, son of the late Robert Blair, M.D., J.P. of Goole, and Mrs Blair, Hazelside, Harrogate, to Constance, daughter of the late Richard Ward and Mrs. Ward-Lawson of Keldholme Moor, Allerton, Leeds.
BROWN - WILL - April 15th, at the Goole Registrar's Office, Francis Brown to Rebecca Mary Gill, widow, both of 47 George Street, Old Goole.
PRECIOUS - OXLEY - At St. Peter's Church, Conisbro', on April 14th 1914, by the Rev. D.B. Davis, George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Precious, of Sotheron Street, Goole, to Beatrice, second daughter ofthe late Mr. T. Oxley and Mrs Oxley of Church Street, Conisbro'.
WESTERMAN - HALL - At the Beulah Primitive Methodist Chapel, April 11th, John Glover Westerman of Moorland Road, Old Goole, to Ethel Annie Hall, of 41 Parliament Street, Goole.
(Goole Times)
3rd April 1914
GOOLE COMPANY NATIONAL RESERVE
A detachment of the above company journeyed to Doncaster on Saturday last for practice on the open rifle range there. Twenty members took part in the practice and gave a very good account of themselves at the 200 yards' range, an average of 27.4 being obtained out of a possible 40 points. When one remembers that some of the firers had not handled a rifle for between 20 and 30 years, and the youngest amongst them for at least six years, the result is very creditable indeed. It is interesting to note that this company has made very rapid strides since their first appearance in public at last Chairman's Sunday. They then numbered 5; the strength of the company today is 101. The company are now in possession of their own drill hall and clubroom in Carter Street, at which place regular bi-weekly drills take place. Their miniature rifle range, which was opened two weeks ago, is quite up to date, and is equipped with the latest pattern service rifles, both for Morrise tube and drill purposes, and it is perhaps to the use of the miniature range that their successful shooting on Saturday is due. A trophy has been promised by a local gentleman, and will be fired for annually on the range at Doncaster. Arrangements are at present being made for the company, accompanied by their honorary band, to proceed to Hull to take part in the proceedings in connection with the Royal visit in June next. The one deficiency the company feels most is an officer to command. Many have been approached, but none has seen their way to accept up to the present, but it is hoped that in the early future one of our local retired officers will see his way to fill the vacancy. The company appreciate the support and recognition of Lieut. Col. E. Hind who, though acting as a "father" to the company, is unable to take command, owing to his expecting at an early date to take command of a much larger force of the National Reserve.
(Goole Times)
ROPE ENDS RECOVERED FROM GOOLE DOCKS
WAS THERE FELONIOUS INTENT?
At Goole Petty Sessions on Wednesday, Thomas Speak, a boatman employed on the Goole docks, was summoned for stealing 70lb. of rope, the property of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co., and valued at 6s. Mr. Andrews, solicitor of Doncaster, represented defendant, and pleaded not guilty.
The evidence was that the rope (produced) was seen on the Aldam Dock side, on the morning of March 23, and that on the following day it was missing, and was later found at a marine store dealer's. It had been recognised as the property of the L. & Y. Railway Co., and it if had been abandoned by the Company it belonged then to the Aire and Calder Navigation.
Francis Redford, a clerk in the employ of the L. &Y., said he recognised the rope (produced) as belonging to his company.
Cross-examined, witness said the rope was in short pieces and was only of value as raw material. He agreed that such pieces of rope were abandoned.
Fred Strauss, agent for a marine store dealer, spoke to paying 5s.6d. for the rope to defendant. Defendant brought it to the stores quite openly. As a boatman, he (witness) knew that pieces of rope, chain, and other things were brought up from the bottom of the dock by wires sweeping the bottom of the docks and in such cases those recovering the property claimed it.
Defendant said he resided in Richard Cooper Street, an was a boatman. He secured the rope in question by laying out wires and letting them sweep the bottom of the docks and it had occupied him two or three weeks to get the rope which was in short lengths and was of no use for the boats. He had seen hundreds of men doing the same thing, and he had not the slightest idea that he was committing a theft. Nobody, he said, could go within 20 yards of the rope when it was brought up from the docks owing to the stench.
The Chairman told defendant that he must have known it was not his property and he would be fined 20s.
(Goole Times)
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, to exchange large well-bred dog for one of smaller breed, one from the country preferred. Apply, Box 1012, "Goole Times" Office.
ROYAL NAVY - Vacancies for Seamen, Stokers, Royal Marines, age 15 to 25; also Engine Fitters, 21 to 28. Weekly pay: Seamen, 3s.6d to 154s.; Engine Room Artificers, 38s.6d. to 140s; Stokers, 9s.11d. to 93s.8d; Royal Marines, 8s.2d. to 108s.8d. Pensions, £18 to £200 - Apply, Recruiting Officer, 41 Tanner Row, York. Recruiter visits Selby Monday afternoons, Goole Thursday afternoons.
A WELL KNOWN LOCAL FIRM requires several young LADIES and GENTLEMEN, age not exceeding 28 years. Good prospects to the right applicants. Also 500 Boys and Girls to accept one shilling - Apply in own handwriting, Box 985, "Times" Office, Goole.
RECRUITS WANTED - Young men wishing to enlist in the Regular Army or Special Reserve can obtain Pamphlet and all particulars on application to the Recruiting Officer, Depot Barracks, York, or to any Territorial Drill Instructor. Good pay and prospects to suitable men.
WANTED, steady and thoroughly reliable BOATMAN, age 30-40, to take charge of keel for river and canal work (chiefly river). Regular work and good pay to a reliable man. Apply, with copies of recent testimonials, to Box 14, Post Office, Goole.
27th March 1914
GOOLE GUARDIANS
THE MAINTENANCE OF LUNATICS
Councillor S.G. Bevan (the vice-chairman) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Goole Guardians on Wednesday, in the absence of the chairman, Mr. W. Smith, J.P.
The following report of the meeting of the House, Building and Finance Committee was submitted - The master submitted tenders for painting part of the outside of the workhouse premises. It was recommended that the tender of Mr Herbert Thompson, at £45, be accepted. Application for an increase of salary was read from Miss S.A. Moore, the assistant matron, and it was recommended that she be granted an increase of £2.10s. per annum. An invitation was read from the proprietor of the Carlton Picture House for all recipients of relief to attend an entertainment, and the same was accepted with thanks. Plan of the proposed exits from the Carlton Picture House on to the road leading to the rear of the workhouse premises was submitted, and the clerk was directed to ascertain what the proprietor was prepared to pay for the same. The estimate of the income and expenditure for the half-year ending 30th September, 1914, was approved, and it was recommended that a call of 5d. in the pound on the assessable value be made on the several overseers.
A letter was received from Mr. B. Firth, proprietor of the Carlton Picture Hall, asking the Guardians to sell him a strip of land adjoining the workhouse premises, for which he offered 25s. per yard.
The offer was not entertained.
A letter was read from the West Riding of Yorkshire Asylums' Board treasurer, explaining the increase in maintenance of inmates, in reply to the Guardians' letter asking how the increases came about. The letter stated that the increase was accounted for by the advance of wages to attendants and nurses at the several asylums, a new scale of wages having come into operation on the 18th October last, and the reduction of the hours of duty of assistants, attendants and nurses which brought about an increase of staff. There was also the extra cost of clothing, meat, etc., which partially accounted for the increase.
A letter was read from the Urban District Council, asking the Board to give permission for the erection of a public urinal on the workhouse premises adjoining the Carlton Picture House.
Mr T. Smith said there was a lack of public conveniences in the town.
Councillor W. Brennand said that the committee of the Urban Council went into the matter, and they could not find a more suitable place.
Mr Featherstone moved that the Board should not consider the matter.
Mr. Halkon seconded.
Mr T. Smith proposed an amendment that permission be given.
Councillor Brennand, in seconding, said that if the building was not kept perfectly clean, and washed out regularly, then they could give notice to quit.
Eight members voted for the proposition and five for the amendment, and therefore the application was not entertained.
Mr Smith: There is no doubt -
A Member: The matter is finished with.
Mr. Smith: I know; but this would not be an inconvenience to you, but it would be a public convenience.
The Master reported that the numbers in the institution were as follow: Week ending March 14, house 94, hospital 61.
(Goole Times)
FIRE AT DOCK WAREHOUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE AVERTED BY PROMPT ACTION
An ice cream vendor, while pursuing his calling on Barge Dock Side on Friday, noticed smoke issuing from a store shed in the Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Company's Victoria Yard, and he at once gave information to the Company's official.
It was found that some waste and oakum stored in the shed had become ignited, and the place was in danger of considerable damage. A telephone message was sent to the Fire Station, the alarms were sounded and in a very short time a good muster of the Brigade, under Capt. W.H. Constable, was on the scene. Four hose pipes were soon playing on the conflagration and in just over the hour the fire was extinguished and the firemen left the scene.
The cause of the outbreak remains unknown. Happily the damage was not considerable, but if it had not been for the timely discovery, prompt action of the ice cream vendor, and others no doubt the Company would have suffered considerable loss. There were very few work people about at the time, most of them being at dinner.
(Goole Times)
THEATRE ROYAL,
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To-Night (Friday), and To-Morrow (Saturday),
MATINEE, SATURDAY at 2-30
In addition to the FULL PROGRAMME OF PICTURES and
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In their Original Comedy Act "Out on Night Duty". We are showing and
have the exclusive rights for Goole of "Pearson's Weekly"
MISSING TITLE FILM
£238 given away in Prizes £100 for the Best Title
£50 for the Second Best £25 for the Third, and
20 Prizes of Gramophones Full particulars and
synopsis of the Plot can be obtained at the Theatre.
All you have to do is to see the Picture, write the title you think most suitable on the coupon given in "Pearson's Weekly", and send to the Editor. (Full particulars on last page of "Pearson's Weekly", which can be obtained at the Theatre)
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20th March 1914
NEW HEADMASTER - ALEXANDRA STREET COUNCIL SCHOOL
APPOINTMENT MADE
A meeting was held at Wakefield yesterday of the Staffing Committee of the West Riding Education Committee, at which the appointment of a successor to the late Mr. H. Frost, headmaster of Alexandra Street Council Boys' School, Goole, was made. County Councillor Dugdale presided, and among those present were Mr. J. Huntington, J.P., C.C., and Messrs. R.H. Huntinton and E.P. Porter as representatives of the Goole Education Sub-Committee.
The following three candidates for the appointment attended for interview:- Mr. H. Buxton, B.A., at present headmaster of Hoyland Elsecar Council School; Mr. J.H. Gawthorpe, A.C.P., head master of the Mexborough Garden Street Council School, and Mr. I. Schofield, B.A., headmaster of Boothferry Road Boys' School, Goole.
By a unanimous vote Mr. Schofield was elected to the vacant position.
(Goole Times)
GOOLE BUTCHER SUED
ALLEGED NEGLIGENT DRIVING OF BEAST
A SHOP WINDOW BROKEN
At the Goole County Court, on Tuesday, an unusual case was heard by his Honour Judge Lock, in which Annie Bentley Kettle, a draper, of Boothferry Road, indemnified by the Goole Mutual Plate Glass Association, sued John B. Hill, butcher, of Carlisle Street, for £8.7s.6d., damage to a shop window.
Mr Davies appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. J. Burniston for the defendant.
Mr. Davies stated that the claim arose as the result of a beast, which was being negligently driven by the defendant and his man along Boothferry Road, on the 20th October last, falling through the shop window of the plaintiff, and doing damage to the extent of £8.7s.6d. At the time when the damage was committed, Boothferry Road was for a short distance being excavated, and practically one-half of the road was up. That portion of the road where the works were being carried out was roped off, and at the other side a width of some forty feet was left to allow traffic to pass. It was on that side of the road on which Mrs. Kettle's shop was situated. On the particular morning the road was in a greasy condition, and as the animal was being driven along it slipped on the pavement and fell into the window. Mr Davies went on to say that the defendant had not proper control over the animal at the time, and Mr. Hill, when told that he would be held responsible, wrote a letter in which he stated that the beast in question was being driven by himself and his man, and there was no negligence on their part whatever. If the roadway had not been up through the sewerage excavations the affair would not have happened. There was very little room to bring the best along, and it got on to the pavement and slipped into the window. Mr. Davies held that defendant had not sufficient control over the best, and that he took no measures to prevent it going on to the footpath. He could have taken a devious route to have escaped the excavations which were being carried on in Boothferry Road. Mr Davies also stated that at the place where the animal fell into the window the pavement was nearly twice as wide as any ordinary pavement, there being in addition to 10ft. of public pathway, 6ft.4in. of private property. Defendant was not in a position to have the beast under proper control, because in one hand he was wheeling a cycle and when the animal got on to the path he could not run in front through having his cycle with him.
Cecil Gustav Bradley, surveyor to the Goole Council, stated that there was sufficient room for traffic at the time when the excavations were being carried out.
Mr. Burniston: Was there sufficient room for ordinary traffic? - Yes.
There was nothing extraordinary or unusual about a beast being driven there? - I could not say.
Arthur B. Stansfield, manager for the plaintiff, said that about 8.55am on the 20th October last, he was standing at the end of Pasture Road, when he heard a crash of glass. He went down the street, and saw a beast running down the road, followed by defendant and Mr. Oxley. He found the window of his mistress's shop ws broken. A raincoat which was in the window was damaged and when he saw M. Hill he bought it for 12s. in its damaged condition.
In answer to Mr. Burniston, witness said that only one window was damaged,but the next day a piece fell out and broke another pane. The beast was cut when he saw it running down the road and it was naturally startled.
P.C. Champney, of Goole, said he was on duty between 8 and 8-30 on Boothferry Road on the day in question, and he saw the window in Mrs. kettle's shop broken. The road was being worked upon, but there was plenty of room for traffic to pass to and fro. He saw the beast near Carter Street, and the man he thought was in charge of the beast had a cycle. When the beast passed him it walked onto the causeway, where it slipped and fell into the window. He could not say whether the defendant or his man took any steps to prevent the animal walking on the pavement.
Mr. Burniston: The animal was being driven in the usual way? - Witness: Yes.
There was a man on each side? - To tell the truth, I only saw one man.
Will you dispute the fact that there were two? - No.
Did the man "pop" out of the sewerage drain as the beast was passing? - I don't know. If it had been startled I should have seen it, I think.
Do you suggest it is the proper thing to do to run to the head of a best in a case like this? - That would not have prevented the beast from going into the window.
His Honour: Maybe someone else would have gone into the window. (Laughter)
Mr Burniston submitted that the defendant had no case to answer. There had been no evidence of any kind submitted to prove the allegations of negligence.
His Honour, after a brief summing up, gave judgement for the defendant.
DEATH OF MR E. HAIGH
35 YEARS' SERVICE WITH THE BENNETT S.S. CO.
Much regret has been felt in the town at the death of Mr Erastus Haigh, of 5 Broadway, Goole, one of the best known men amongst local shipping circles, which took place on Saturday evening, after a short illness, at the age of 61.
Deceased was well known and highly respected by most of the residents in Goole. For the past 35 years he occupied the position of foreman carpenter for the Bennett Steamship Co. Ltd. He was an esteemed friend of the late Mr John Bennett, of Grove House, the founder of the company, and he was also highly respected by the present management. Mr. Haigh was of a very kindly and genial disposition, and his nature gained him a host of friends, all of whom sincerely regret his death.
Mr Haigh leaves a widow, two daughters, and six sons, one of whom is Mr Alfred Haigh, painter and decorator, of Boothferry Road.
The funeral of the late Mr E. Haigh took place at the Goole Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, when, in addition to the family mourners, there were many townspeople present, including many representatives from the Bennett Steamship Co. Ltd.
(Goole Times)
13th March 2014
DAMAGE BY GALE AT GOOLE
A hurricane of wind raged in Goole throughout Friday last with more or less severity. No very serious damage appears to have been done, fortunately. Slates were blown from roofs, but happily pedestrians escaped the falling debris.
A large window shade over the shop of Mr Bell, grocer, in Pasture Road, fell to the pavement with a great crash and startled many people, but nobody was near at the time.
The grand stand at the Goole football ground was partly blown down, and damage estimated from £10 to £15 was done. Most of the back of the stand was wrecked, but beyond this no further damage was done and the stand may still be used.
The garden boundary wall at Mr Head's house in Boothferry Road was blown down.
Many children, and even up-growns were blown to the ground but nobody, so far as we can gather, received serious injury.
It was a common sight nearly all day to see people chasing frantically along the streets after their headgear.
The water in the river and in the docks was in a disturbed mood. The water in the West Dock as it broke upon the masonry at the end sent up spray which was carried right on to the roadway in Bridge Street.
(Goole Times)
GOOLE PETTY SESSIONS
FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING RELIEF
Fred Jenkinson, a labourer, of no fixed abode, was charged with fraudulently obtaining relief at the Goole workhouse.
Mr J. Carpenter, the master, said the prisoner came to the tramp ward and was admitted. In accordance with the regulations he was searched by the porter, who found the sum of 1s.6d. in the lining of his cap. He had previously stated to the porter that he had no money and was destitute. His excuse was that he wished to get his boots mended with the money the next day.
Prisoner: It was the only chance I had to get my boots mended.
The Clerk: The ratepayers don't have much chance if you do that sort of thing.
Prisoner:, who stated that he came from Yeadon, and had had no work for a month, was sent to Wakefield for 7 days.
(Goole Times)
ACCIDENT TO AN EX-RAILWAYMAN
On Friday afternoon Mr Tom Thorburn, formerly an Inspector on the Hull and Barnsley line, and now a pensioner of the railway company, was blown off his feet on to his face outside their Howden station by the wind, which was raging almost like a hurricane at the time. He had to be assisted on to his legs and it was found that his face was considerably bruised. He subsequently had his injuries attended to by Dr Wigglesworth, and was soon able to walk about as usual.
(Goole Times)
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, single YOUNG MAN, to be with horses, must be able to plough. R. Thompson, Scurff Hall, Drax
TO LET, nice 4-roomed HOUSE, with larder, coal and wash-house, 3s. clear. Town's water on sink. - J. Carter, West Cowick.
TANDEM CYCLE FOR SALE, two speed gear, in good condition - Apply, E. Milner, Edgar Terrace, Hook, Goole
WANTED, a HOUSEKEEPER for widower, with view to matrimony. Apply, J.W. Shooter, Gowdall, nr. Snaith
20th FEBRUARY 1914
GOOLE SCHOOLBOYS BIRCHED
THEFT FROM A TRADESMAN'S YARD
At a children's Court on Tuesday, before Messrs. H.C.F. Hartmann and A. Blyth, two boys, aged respectively 13 and 9, were charged with having stolen from a back yard at 79 Boothferry Road, Goole, three American cloth basinette cushions, valued at 7s.6d., the property of Mr Fred Heppenstall, tailor.
Allen Jennings, an errand boy, identified the cushions, and stated that he placed them on a box in the yard. He afterwards found they were missing.
Sergt. Markham stated that he made enquiries, and found that the two prisoners had taken the cushions home. He recovered them, and brought the lads to the police station.
In answer to the magistrates, the older boy stated that he thought the cushions had been thrown away.
The magistrates ordered the older boy to receive four strokes with the birch rod, and the younger boy two strokes.
(Goole Times)
13th FEBRUARY 1914
GOOLE TERRITORIAL ORDERS
5th K.O. YORKSHIRE L.I.
Detachment Orders for week commencing Feb.16th, 1914
1. Detail: Orderly sergeant, Sergt. W. E. Brignell; do. corporal Lt. Corp. G.A. Gravell; do. bugles, Bugler J.W. Kellett.
2. Parades: Monday, N.C.O's and recruits' drill at 8 p.m.; Tuesday, physical training class, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, promotion class, 8 p.m.; Friday, machine gun section, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 'aiming' tube practice, 2.30 p.m.
3. The miniature range will be open every Friday evening from 8 p.m., till the commencement of the drill season. The company officer hopes that all N.C.O's and men will have completed their miniature range practices before the drill season commences.
4. Members having changed their address during the past three months should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
5. Any man wishing to join the machine gun section, please render their names to the instructor.
6. There are vacancies for recruits; young men desirous of joining should report themselves to the instructor without delay; so as to commence their recruit drills with the squads which are now being formed.
(Sd.) E.R. CREYKE, Lieut., Commanding D. Company.
Goole, Feb. 11, 1914
(Goole Times)
DEATH OF FORMER GOOLE MINISTER
LOSS TO UNITED METHODISM
Many of his local friends and admirers have heard with regret of the death of the Rev. Ralph Abercrombie, M.A., who was United Methodist minister at Goole from 1892 to 1896. Mr. Abercrombie had reached the age of seventy-six. After leaving Goole Mr Abercrombie re-visited the Boothferry Road Church annually for many years, and renewed acquaintance with old friends, by whom he was held in very high regard. It is related that on one occasion when he was to have preached he was suddenly indisposed and his daughter, a talented lady, entered the pulpit and gave the address in his place. Miss Abercrombie, who is engaged in the 'Door of Hope' Mission, Shanghai, visited Goole last year.
The son of the Rev. Richard Abercrombie, who served United Methodism for forty-five years, the late Mr. Abercrombie was, as a boy, unusually studious, and an omniverous reader. When his father travelled at Ipswich, Ralph was for a month in a bookseller's establishment, but while the master commended him as being a good boy, he said he was much better suited to read books than to sell them. He preached his first sermon at Walton, in the Ipswich circuit, when he was about fourteen years of age. After passing through Airedale Independent College, he went to a school in London, where he won a scholarship which enabled him to enter Glasgow University. He took his M.A. degree there and otherwise distinguished himself. He then studied at a theological college in Birmingham, and in 1861 he was sent to the Sunderland United Methodist Free Church South Circuit as a 'supply'. From that time Mr. Abercrombie was associated with the ministry of that denomination. In 1882 he was appointed editor of the Connexional Magazine, continuing to take circuit work. He was honoured by being elected President of the Annual Assembly in 1889, and in recent years he has been one of the most esteemed tutors in connection with the United Methodist College at Manchester.
A tribute paid to his memory by a writer in 'The United Methodist' states: "... He was big of brain and of heart alike".
(Goole Times)
GOOLE-BOUND BARGE DISABLED
TOWED BY THE S.S. ALT
The barge Britisher, bound from Faversham, in Kent, for Goole with a cargo of iron rails, had the misfortune to lose her canvas during a gale on Saturday night. The s.s. Alt, which was bound from Ghent to Goole, picked her up about a mile and a half eastward of the Inner Dowsing Lightship in the North Sea, about 10 o'clock on Sunday night, and towed her to Hull, reaching there about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Having got new sails, the barge was able to proceed on Monday, and arrived in Goole in the evening. Captain Sykes, of Marshfield Avenue, Goole, was in charge of the Alt.
(Goole Times)
SHIPS COLLIDE
EXCITING INCIDENT LAST NIGHT
SS CLARA DRAGS ANCHOR TO NEAR VICARAGE
Last night two ships collided in the river Ouse opposite the promenade at Goole. There was a very strong tide running, which was lashed by a hurricane of wind, and it was said by many Goole residents to be the swiftest and highest tide known for years. According to the official time-table, the tide was expected to be 17 feet high on the lock sill, but probably the wind made it appear higher. But be this as it may, the water washed over the promenade and dock walls.
The vessels in collision were the Clara, a Belgian steamer, commanded by Capt. Blonde, and the Rudmore, a Newcastle vessel, in charge of Capt. Hewson. Both ships were in ballast, and were anchored in the river awaiting their turns to enter the docks. The swift running tide, with the assistance of the terrific gale of wind, caused the Clara to drag her anchor. She at first started to move rather slowly towards the Rudmore, but gradually gained speed, and in her course her stern struck the head of the Rudmore. The collision of the two vessels could be plainly heard through the roar of the wind on the docks, and there was much excitement, and no little uneasiness for the safety of the vessels and then crews. The Clara drifted swiftly on towards the Vicarage, when fortunately her anchor gripped and she was held fast. It was soon ascertained that there was no danger, the damage to both vessels only being slight. The ships entered the docks about 9 o'clock and were then fully examined, and temporarily repaired. Both vessels were very fortunate indeed to escape with such slight damage.
The s.s. Algethi, a ship trading between Goole and ports in the South of England is reported to be lying disabled near Broomfleet. She is said to have one of her boilers burst. Late last night she was said to have gone ashore.
(Goole Times)
5th February 1914
TERRITORIAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
APPEALS FOR ADDITIONAL RECRUITS
PRESENTATIONS TO OLD VOLUNTEERS
The annual distribution of the prizes offered for shooting to the members of the Goole Detachment of the 5th Battalion of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry took place on Friday in the Drill Hall. There was a large attendance of visitors both at the distribution and at the ball which followed.
Lieut. Creyke, commander of the Goole detachment, giving a report of the work of the company during the year, said that the present strength of the company was 81, as compared with 99 the previous year. They were still considerably under strength. Last year they got 23 recruits, which was more than they got the previous year. So far this year they had obtained eight more, but they desired about another thirty to bring the company up to full strength. All the men were efficient in musketry, and in drill they were very good. The annual camp was at Aberystwith, in July and August. Sixty-four men went to camp, and there were twelve who were unable to leave their employment. The weather was very fine, and though the slopes were a trifle hard to negotiate, some useful work was got through. They hoped that many of the employers would help as much as possible in letting the men off for camp.
With the object of getting recruits, Clr. Sergt. Roughton was offering a gold medal to be presented to any non-commissioned officer or man who got the most recruits during the ensuing year, the only stipulation being that the number must be five or over.
After Mrs Wadsworth had distributed the prizes, Major Bradley proposed a vote of thanks to her. During the six years he had known her they had one of the staunchest supporters of the Territorial movement in Goole. They were indebted to her for the interest she had taken in them and for giving the little amount of encouragement that was necessary at times. If all the ladies in Goole would be so good as to give that little bit of encouragement to their male friends, he thought they would have no difficulty in getting the number of men required. The great trouble, not only amongst Territorials, but in all branches of the service, was to get men, and he felt quite confident that if the ladies would give them that assistance which lay so well within their power they would have no lack of recruits.
The vote was carried with applause, and Mrs Wadsworth, in returning thanks, said that she considered there was no body of men more worthy of all the encouragement one could give than their Territorial Force. Every member gave time and holidays in order that he might be efficiently trained to defend this king and country in time of need.
(Goole Times)
PROMOTION FOR COLONEL HIND
FROM THE RANKS TO COLONEL
Lieut. Col. E. Hind has been appointed hon. colonel of the 4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, in succession to Col. the Right Hon. C.G. Milnes Gaskell, who has retired.
Col. Hind joined the Goole Company in the 1st V.B. Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1882 and after serving for three years in the ranks was appointed Lieutenant and successively Captain, Major and Lieut-Colonel of the 1st V.B. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. On the formation of the Territorial Forces in 1908 Lt-Col. Hind retained the command of the battalion, which became the 4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and only retired from this rank in December last. He is now promoted to the rank of colonel.
It will be remembered that the 4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry has a very excellent record. For a long time it was over full strength, and today it is one of the strongest Territorial Battalions in the country.
Col. Hind, who resides at Brough, is extremely well known in Goole, where he has a large practice as a solicitor. He has served on the Urban Council for many years, and has signified his intention of standing as a candidate at the forthcoming election.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
KIRBY - DENNY
At the Goole Parish Church on Saturday Jan 31st, Richard Kirkby of Goole, to Ada Denny of Goole.
PEARSON - STOCKDALE
At the Goole Parish Church, on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, Arthur Pearson of 5 Gladstone Terrace, to Kate Stockdale, of Wetherill Street, Goole.
30th January 1914
SWINEFLEET PARENTS IN TROUBLE
Henry Woolmer and Mary Ann Tawn, both of Swinefleet, were summoned at the instance of Mr Ernest L. Harrap, clerk to the Goole Education Sub Committee, for not having sent their children regularly to school. Out of a possible 123 attendances, Woolmer's child had only attended 24 times and Tawn's 25 times. The children had missed going to school on two and three days a week. Woolmer's child was 12 and was in Standard V.
The parents did not appear in Court, but sent letters giving excuses for the children not going to school. Fines of 5s. or seven days were imposed.
(Goole Times)
S.S. WEBBURN IN COLLISION
DENSE FOG IN THE CHANNEL
The s.s. Webburn, a regular trader to Goole, has been in collision in the English Channel, where a dense fog has prevailed during the past twenty-four hours. The captain and sailors of the schooner Gordon, belonging to Chester, were landed at Cowes yesterday morning. They reported that whilst on a voyage from Penzance to London with a cargo of china clay, their vessel was run down by the steamer Webburn, betweed 10 and 11 on Wednesday night. The Webburn was on a journey from Newcastle to Plymouth with coal.
Captain Hugh Jones, in an interview, said about a quarter to ten the previous night, he was in his cabin, while the schooner was abreast of Hastings and off the Royal Sovereign Lightship, when he was roused by a shout. He rushed up on deck and found that the Webburn was into them.
"She crashed into our starboard side,! he said, "and we were all of us - myself and the four members of the crew - thrown into the water. The crew if the Webburn in a marvellously short time got out their boats, picked us up, and brought us safely on board their own ship. Fortunately we were all able to swim a little.
"Both ships were travelling at a pretty quick rate a the time of the collision. This is the first casualty the Gordon has ever had, and she is about forty years of age."
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
BAYES - HICKMAN
At St John's Parish Church, Goole, on Jan 29th, by the Rev. H.C. Poste, Elsie, fourth daughter of the late Mr R. Hickman of Goole to George William Bayes of Flamborough
HUTCHINSON - WHITELY
Jan 24th, at the Parish Church, Robert William Hutchinson to Florence Whitely, Old Goole.
RUTTER - BRIGHAM
Jan 29th, at the Parish Church, Walter J. Rutter, Broadway, Goole, to Annie Brigham, George Street, Old Goole
(Goole Times)
23rd January 1914
SAILOR RUNS AMUCK
AFTER TRIP TO ICELAND
At Goole Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. A. Blyth, George Thomas Wilkinson, a seaman, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in the Market Place, Goole, the previous day. He pleaded guilty.
Sergt. Hodgson said prisoner was very drunk in front of the George Hotel. He was making attempts to get into the public house, but the landlord was keeping him out owing to his condition. A man came up to witness with his face bruised and bleeding, and complained that prisoner had assaulted him. When witness told prisoner to go home, he took his coat off and wanted him to fight. He took him into custody.
P.C. Lawson corroborated.
Prisoner said he had just returned from a seven weeks' trip to Iceland, and on his return he had met some friends and had had a few drinks. He was on his way home to Pontefract.
On promising to make his way home, he was only fined the costs, 4s., or seven days' imprisonment.
(Goole Times)
EXTENSION OF A GOOLE HOSPITAL
Owing to the increasing popularity of the Furniture Hospital, it has been found necessary to open a new ward to cope with the work of the New Year, and ample accommodation is now provided for all Cabinet Making, French Polishing, Upholstering and Picture Framing - Goole Furniture Hospital, 20 Victoria Street, Goole. Resident Surgeon, J. Crabtree. Estimates for all kind of Repairs and New Work.
(Goole Times)
5,000 BOYS WANTED
AUSTRALIA'S BIG OFFER
There is employment guaranteed by the Government at good wages awaiting 5,000 British boys in New South Wales and Victoria. Farming in these two great Australian States has in recent years made unprecedented progress. There is a very keen demand for farm labour, and the farmers unable to obtain an adequate supply of experienced agriculturists have induced the Government to introduce growing lads from the United Kingdom.
Last season 2,500 boys went from Great Britain to Victoria alone, and all secured work with good farmers at from 10s. to 15s. a week, in addition to free board and lodging. Every boy was at work on a farm within a few days after he left the ship. The offer is being repeated and extended for 1914. The average wage paid to experienced farm workers runs from 10s to 25s a week, and every boy who makes the venture should be receiving this sum within a couple of years of his arrival.
Wages are also substantially increased at harvest time, and this makes it a simple matter for farm workers to save from £40 to £50 a year. When they have saved about £100, they are able to double or even treble their earnings by the purchase of a team of horses. Later on there are sound opportunities by the assistance of shares farming for them to acquire substantial freehold farms of their own. Every lad who accepts the offer now being made has it in his power to become a prosperous farmer before he is 30 years old. The Government in addition to guaranteeing work at good wages, also grants greatly reduced steamship passages. The offer is somewhat unique inasmuch as it is extended to lads of all classes and callings. Previous farm experience is not necessary. Every boy is eligible provided he is of good character and has a sound physique. New South Wales and Victoria are also making exceptional offers of reduced passages and other advantages to farmers, experienced farm hands and domestic servants.
For particulars of these offers please apply: Assistant Superintendent of Immigration for New South Wales and Victoria, Melbourne Place, Strand, W.C.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
HICKS - PINKNEY
On Monday, Jan 19, at Newington Church,Hull, S.H. Hicks, of Goole to Annie, fifth daughter of John Suggitt Pinkney and Mrs Pinkney, of Leven, Yorkshire.
(Goole Times)
16th January 1914
FIRE ON THE SS ALT
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE DONE
What might have been a serious fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company's steamer Alt, but happily, through the prompt efforts of the members of the Goole Fire Brigade, under Capt. H.W. Constable, the outbreak was soon extinguished.
Shortly before three o'clock, a quantity of cake manure in the fore hold of the ss. Alt, which was lying in the West Dock, was found to have become ignited and immediately the fire alarms were sounded. Within a short time the Brigade were on the scene, and put out three hoses, with the use of which they soon extinguished the fire. They completed their work at 4-30, and were ordered home. To prevent another outbreak, the men employed by the Company stood by until early this morning. Not a great deal of damage was done.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
CAWSON - HEBDEN
At Goole Parish Church, on Jan 6th, John Wm. Cawson of National Schoolhouse, to Elsie Hebden, George Street, Old Goole.
BARKER - RUSHTON
At Goole Parish Church, on Jan. 4th, William Barker, of Castleford, to Mary Alice Rushton, of Victoria Street, Goole.
SHERIFF - HARDY
At Goole Parish Church, Jan. 11th, Benjamin Sheriff, George Street, Goole, to Jane Ann Hardy, BeverleyStreet, Goole.
WATSON - OXTOBY
At Goole Parish Church, Jan. 11th, Charles Watson, Percy Street, Old Goole, to Ruth Elizabeth Oxtoby, Swinefleet Road, Old Goole.
9th January 1914
NEW CINEMA PALACE FOR GOOLE. COMPANY REGISTERED
A limited liability company, under the title of "Cinema Palace (Goole), Ltd"., has just been registered with a capital of £6000, in £1 shares, to carry on the business of proprietors and exhibitors of cinematograph, biograph, and animated pictures, etc., and to acquire freehold land in Boothferry Road, Goole, referred to in an agreement between Anne E. English and C.E. Needham, J. Grayson, H. Bates, and H.C. Needham.
(Goole Times)
MARRIAGES
FAULKNER- PENNEYSTON
At the Goole Registrar's Office, Jan. 1st, Joseph Faulkner, of 15 Richard Cooper Street, Goole, to Nellie Penneyston, of 6 Weatherill Street, Goole.
(Goole Times)