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3rd January 1896

BRIGGS' Extra Strong Insect Powder. T.BRIGGS, chemist, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 22nd April 1898)

Gilbey's celebrated spirits are now sold at WALTON'S. M.F.WALTON, chemist, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge

The working man who has not time to enquire into the why and wherefore, always relies on the renowned firm of Gilbey's for
wines and spirits. WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge

Tom BRIGGS (Thomas BRIGGS), cash chemist, Sowerby Bridge. Stockist of "Frog in Your Throat"
(Advert ran till the 8th October 1897)

A household word - Gilbey's for Scotch and Irish whiskies. M.F.WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge

E.CROWTHER, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge. Wringing machine rollers turned. All kinds of blacksmiths' work executed
(Advert ran till the 4th March 1898)

It is a well known fact that Gilbey's whiskey is the best. WALTON, chemist, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge

Why Obtain Medical Advice and Buy Inferior Remedies? M.F.WALTON, pharmaceutical chemist, Sowerby Bridge. Established 1852

J.NOBLE, monumental sculptor, West Vale, near Halifax. Designs submitted and estimates given for every description of
monumental work
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Why should Gilbey's hold such a name? Because their wines and spirits are always reliable. WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge

Mrs.William TAYLOR and Son carrying on the business of joiners, builders and undertakers of the late William TAYLOR,
Spring Gardens. Funerals completely furnished. Estimates given
(Advert ran till the 13th May 1898)

Iron pills in a digestible form (Dr.Blauds). Made and sold by WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge

H.LONGBOTTOM, practical watchmaker and jeweller, Ryburn Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Pleased to receive watches, clocks or
jewellery for repairs at the above address

WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge, agent for Gilbey's brandy

Gentlemen in want of a good, cheap and durable business suit should go to WADE, practical tailor, 21 Sowerby Street,
Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 6th May 1898)

Trusses, enemas, syringe, feeding cups etc. WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge. Agent for Tower tea and Horniman's tea

STORER's noted shop for home made shirts. W.J.STORER, draper, outfitter, shirt and stay maker, 45 Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 1st January 1897)

Diarrhaea mixture 1/- a bottle. Bronchitis mixture 1/- per bottle. Blood mixture 1s. and 2/3. M.F.WALTON, M.Ph.Sc.,
L.A.Sc.A., pharmaceutical chemist, Sowerby Bridge

Walter COMMON, registrar of marriages (for all chapels and the register office), George Street, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 11th June 1897)

John H.STEAD, F.A.I., cattle salesman, tenant-right valuer and general auctioneer, estate and insurance agent.
Offices :- Town Hall Chambers, Sowerby Bridge and Dyson Field House, Ripponden
(Advert ran till the 18th February 1898)

Christmas Ale. Allsopp's celebrated Burton Ale. M.F.WALTON

Norwich Union Fire Office. Phoenix Fire Office. The Standard Life Assurance. Co. Guardian Fire and Life Assurance Co.
Agent: J.TURNER, 7 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 20th November 1896)

Miss GREENWOOD (certified T.C.L), teacher of music (piano), apply 34 West Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 25th September 1896)

Mrs.G.E.WHITELEY (Madame PARR), teacher of violin and piano (late pupil of George HADDOCK, Leeds).
Apply Belmont Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Old and new violins on sale
(Advert ran till the 18th September 1896)

Horse mangers, cattle and pig troughs of glazed earthenware. OATES and GREEN Limited, Honley(?) Green Fire Clay and
Sanitary Tube Works, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 13th May 1898)

Special to ladies - Tonic and blood pills (Blaud) from WALTON, chemist, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 13th March 1896)

�100 to �2000 to lend on mortgage. James FIRTH, Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Money to lend. Apply S.HOYLE, solicitor, Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 7th February 1896)

Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society. Agent for Sowerby Bridge : Mr.William LUMB, grocer, Sowerby Street
(Advert ran till the 22nd April 1898)

Money to lend. G.HALLAS & Co. Limited, Wards End, Southgate, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 4th March 1898)

Christmas! Christmas! Bull's Head Hotel, Sowerby Bridge. Head quarters of the football club. Entrance to the bottle
department (in the yard) from Town Hall Street or Corporation Street. Proprietor Thomas RILEY
(Advert ran till the 7th February 1896)

Influenza! Fortify yourself against it at once using preventatives. WALTON's, chemist, Sowerby Bridge. Influenza mixture,
1/- per bottle

C. & A.RAMSDEN, 27 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, dress and mantle makers. Dress materials, a large stock of fancy trimmings,
silks etc.
(Advert ran till the 25th September 1896)

Miss L.JOWETT, dress, jacket and mantle maker, also children's costumes. Ladies own material made up. 3 Princess Street,
Beech, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 4th September 1896)

A Bi-Unial Limelight lantern with all requirements for lectures. D.PARKER, 6 Walker Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 8th May 1896)

Thomas F.ROWLINSON, shoe-maker and public bellman, 5 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 12th March 1897)

Notice of removal. Mr.Alfred COCKER, L.D.S., dental surgeon, has removed to Dewell House (late national schools),
Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 29th May 1896)

Notice of removal. High class artificial teeth. Mr.YOUNG of Halifax has removed from the late Mr.FITTON's and now attends
at Mrs.GREENWOOD's, milliner &c., 34 West Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 21st February 1896)

Saw dust, 6d. per sack. Clean pitch pine firewood 1s.9d. per cwt. Rowland SIDDALL, Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 10th January 1896)

To Let, Concrete Villa, Tuel Lane. Apply, Mrs.MARSLAND, next door
(Advert ran till the 3rd April 1896)

House to let at Hollings Grove, Hollings Lane. Apply, Daniel CLAY & Sons, Hollings Mills
(Advert ran till the 24th January 1896)

To let, warehouse, near MARSH's stables, Sowerby Bridge. Apply, LIVSEY, Bus Office
(Advert ran till the 28th February 1896)

A boon to mothers. BRIGGS' Kil-Nit or nursery hair lotion. T.BRIGGS, chemist, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 22nd April 1898)

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Service for women only next Sunday. Preacher Rev.Canon IVENS

Academy, 11 Princess Street, Sowerby Bridge. Conducted by Mr.and Mrs.T.M.FLETCHER, C.M., Duties will be resumed on Monday
13th January
(Advert ran till the 17th January 1896)

Public Library Committee. Penny Lectures for the people. S.S.LEES esq. of Manchester to give lecture next Tuesday.
Councillor William WOOD, chairman

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Organ recital by D.CLEGG, esq.

Re Thomas GARNETT, silk dresser, deceased (died 18th May 1895), late of Crown Buildings, Triangle. Creditors to contact
Samuel HOYLE, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the executors

Norland Laundry. The attention of the public is respectfully drawn to the low prices at which laundry work can be done by
the above firm. Parcels can be left at: J.STEEL, hair dresser, Wharf Street; William WILSON, confectioner, West Street;
and William HOLROYD, grocer, West Street. Proprietor, F.HOLROYD, New Longley. Works: Norland, Sowerby Bridge

New Assembly Rooms in the old national schools, Tuel Lane, containing large room and two retiring rooms. Apply Mr.COCKER,
dentist
(Advert ran till the 22nd May 1896)

WHITELEY's Fent Stores, County Bridge, Sowerby Bridge. J.H.WHITELEY wished to draw the attention of his friends and the
public generally to the fact that he has opened the shop lately occupied by HARTLEY & TEE, butchers, for the sale of
fents of every description
(Advert ran till the 13th March 1896)

An Excursion to London and Paris can now be undertaken with but little cost, but it will pay you better to visit
"The Hat Depot", 29 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. Albert CLAY
(Advert ran till the 10th January 1896)

Christmas Ale! Everybody should be sure and lay in their barrel of Christmas Ale before too late. M.F.WALTON, Town Hall
Street

10th January 1896

Printing and Stationery. William ACKROYD, printer, bookbinder & manufacturing stationer, "Chronicle" Office, Town Hall
Street
(Advert ran till the 25th September 1896)

On sale - Two dwellinghouses and cellar cottage, Club Houses, West End. Apply S.HOYLE, solicitor, Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 3rd April 1896)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Organ recital by D.CLEGG, esq.

Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Messrs.BRIGGS & CROWTHERS great humorous singing contest

Holme Mill, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.George MITCHELL, auctioneer, Crown Buildings, Ripponden, instructed by James GREENWOOD &
Son to sell the mill

Re Thomas GARNETT, silk dresser, deceased (died 18th May 1895), late of Crown Buildings, Triangle. Creditors to contact
Samuel HOYLE, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the executors

Norland Laundry. The attention of the public is respectfully called to the low prices at which laundry work can be done by
the above firm. Parcels can be left at: J.STEEL, hair dresser, Wharf Street; William WILSON, confectioner, West Street;
and William HOLROYD, grocer, West Street. Proprietor, F.HOLROYD, New Longley. Works: Norland, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 3rd April 1896)

17th January 1896

Sale of waterproofs at Albert CLAY's, The Hat Depot, 29 Wharf Street
(Advert ran till the 28th February 1896)

To let, Victoria Works, Sowerby Bridge, lately occupied by Messrs.VAN GELDER Limited. Apply Arthur SIDDALL, West Mill,
Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 18th September 1896)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.T STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture

Tuel Lane Chapel. Service for women only. Organ recital - Mr.J.WHITELEY. Miss TAYLOR to recite. Miss NORCLIFFE to sing.
Address by Rev.J.W.MAWER

Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge. Miss FIRTH's pupils resume school duties

Good sods and soil may be had free. John TURNER & Sons, contractors
(Advert ran till the 7th February 1896)

Wanted, a girl, for mornings, able to do house work. Apply Mrs.WORSNUP, Hill Top

24th January 1896

House to let, Waterloo Street. Apply to Miles FOX, 16 Waterloo Street
(Advert ran till the 28th February 1896)

Tuel Lane Chapel. Home and foreign missions. Sermon by Rev.J.W.MAWER

Women's P.S.A. at West End Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Address by the Mayoress of Halifax (Mrs.G.H.SMITH)

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.HEPWORTH, psychometrist and clairvoyant, Leeds. Miss A.BARKER to
recite

Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge. Miss FIRTH's pupils resume school duties

Wanted, a girl, for mornings, able to do house work. Apply Mrs.WORSNUP, Hill Top

31st January 1896

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture on the visions of
Nebuchadnezzar's Image and Daniel's Four Beasts

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Dedication festival. Revs.Canon IVENS, J.F.PHILLIPS (vicar of Emmanuel Church, Leeds)

The Royde, Ripponden. High Class School for Girls, conducted by the Misses SHEARER. Miss R.SHEARER will open a preparatory
school at North View, Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge

Public Library Committee. Lecture by G.H.WARREN of Manchester. Daniel Ingham CLAY, chairman of the School Board.

Removal of Business Owing to Alterations. James HELLEWELL, clogger &c., Town Hall Street, moving temporarily to the
Old Mill at the bottom of Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 31st July 1896)

7th February 1896

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.Canon IVENS. Bishop of Wakefield

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture on "The Church of God and
the one body of Christ"

Cosmopolitan System of Dress-cutting and Dress making. Lecture by Miss SYKES of Burnley. Apply to Mrs.ASHWORTH, 4 Carlton
Place, King Cross, Halifax

On Sale, 63 shares in John CROSSLEY & Sons. Offers to S.HOYLE, solicitor, Sowerby Bridge

Found, a few remnants in Bairstow Lane. Apply F.EASTWOOD, Belmont, Sowerby Bridge

14th February 1896

Bull's Head Hotel, Sowerby Bridge. Head quarters of the football club. Entrance to the bottle department (in the yard)
from Town Hall Street or Corporation Street. Proprietor Thomas RILEY
(Advert ran till the 8th October 1897)

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.Canon IVENS. Bishop of Wakefield

Tuel Lane Chapel. Service for women only. Organ recital, Mr.J.WHITLEY. Scripture reading, Mrs.MAWER. Miss WHITELEY to sing
solo. Miss HELLIWELL to recite. Rev.J.W.MAWER to give address

West End Congregational School. Annual sale of work. To be opened by W.HAIGH, Esq.

Tuel Lane U.M.F.C. Sunday School, Tuel Lane. Annual tea and meeting. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Christ Church, Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Shrovetide tea. Revs. D.THOMAS (curate, St.Mark's, Dewsbury),
S.F.LAYCOCK (vicar of St.George's). Mr.H.GAUKROGER to lead the Christ Church Choir. Tickets from Mr.W.HAIGH, draper,
Wharf Street

Cosmopolitan System of Dress-cutting and Dress making. Lecture by Miss SYKES of Burnley. Apply to Mrs.ASHWORTH, 4 Carlton
Place, King Cross, Halifax

The Royde, Ripponden. High Class School for Girls, conducted by the Misses SHEARER. Miss R.SHEARER will open a preparatory
school at North View, Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge

On Sale, 63 shares in John CROSSLEY & Sons. Offers to S.HOYLE, solicitor, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Inviting tenders for fire clay retorts, fire bricks, clay etc.
Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers,
Halifax, clerks to the council

21st February 1896

House to let, 1 Princess Street, Beech. Apply, Mr.T.TAYLOR, Spring Gardens, Burnley Road
(Advert ran till the 8th May 1896)

Preachers at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. Rev.C.ROBERTS. Councillor W.WILSON, J.P.

West End Women's P.S.A. Address by Mrs.HUGHLINGS, Halifax. Misses WOODHEAD, REDGRIFT, WADSWORTH to sing. Misses F.EDWARDS
and A.BARKER to recite

Sowerby Bridge Tradesmen's Association. Tickets from Messrs.HORSFALL, THOMAS, BALAAM (Altham's), MILLS (STEAD and SIMPSON's),
RADCLIFFE, MOORHOUSE and FARRAR. T.H.HORSFALL, president. J.W.DUGDALE, secretary

WASHINGTON & Co., engineers and electricians, Stanley Street, Sowerby Bridge. Contractors for the supply and erection of
all kinds of electrical apparatus
(Advert ran till the 8th October 1897)

John H.STEAD, auctioneer, valuer and estate agent, Town Hall Chambers, Sowerby Bridge, has vacancy for a pupil
(Advert ran till the 16th October 1896)

On Sale, 45 shares in John CROSSLEY & Sons. Offers to S.HOYLE, solicitor, Sowerby Bridge

28th February 1896

On Sale, 45 shares in John CROSSLEY & Sons. Offers to S.HOYLE, solicitor, Sowerby Bridge

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture

The Annual Tea and Social of the Sowerby Bridge Subscription Brass Band. Mr.S.G.PARR's band

Mr.George LAUGHTON, the Yorkshire evangelist to give lecture on the Rev.Peter MCKENZIE at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Assembly
Room. Mr.Joseph GREENWOOD, chairman

Sowerby Bridge Church Institute. C.M.STREET to give lecture. Miss Bessie TAYLOR (Elizabeth TAYLOR), soprano, pupil of
Madama LEMMENS-SHERRINTON. Miss Annie GARSIDE (Ann GARSIDE), Ripponden, contralto. Councillor W.S.MILLIGAN, tenor.
Fowler BURTON Esq. of the Lancashire Concerts, bass. Walter E.HOLMES, accompanist. J.Corrin BELL, chairman.
Tickets from Mrs.IVENS, Mr.William HAIGH (draper), Mr.COOK (tobacconist) and Mr.William WORSNUP (secretary)

Notice of footpath diversion. J.WHITAKER, clerk to Norland Parish Council

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Inspector or Clerk of Work for Sewage Works required. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS,
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, Solicitors and clerks to the council

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Inviting tenders for excavation in Triangle Road. Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors
and clerks to the council

Albert CLAY, The Hatter, 3/9 hats, all fur, better than ever. The Hat Depot, 29 Wharf Street
(Advert ran till the 11th December 1896)

Selling off the whole stock of saddlery. OATES, saddler, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 3rd April 1896)

To Let, a cottage. Apply to Thomas F.ROWLINSON, boot repairer, 52 Wharf Street (opposite the church)
(Advert ran till the 20th March 1896)

The Annual Tea and Social of the Sowerby Bridge Subscription Brass Band. Mr.S.G.PARR's band

Mr.George LAUGHTON, the Yorkshire evangelist to give lecture on the Rev.Peter MCKENZIE at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Assembly
Room. Mr.Joseph GREENWOOD, chairman

St.Luke's, Norland - Reunion of old Scholars. Mr.Jabez WHITAKER, former organist. Rev.James HOLMES, vicar of Warley

Sowerby Bridge Church Institute. C.M.STREET to give lecture. Miss Bessie TAYLOR (Elizabeth TAYLOR), soprano, pupil of
Madama LEMMENS-SHERRINTON. Miss Annie GARSIDE (Ann GARSIDE), Ripponden, contralto. Councillor W.S.MILLIGAN, tenor.
Fowler BURTON Esq. of the Lancashire Concerts, bass. Walter E.HOLMES, accompanist. J.Corrin BELL, chairman.
Tickets from Mrs.IVENS, Mr.William HAIGH (draper), Mr.COOK (tobacconist) and Mr.William WORSNUP (secretary)

Tuel Lane (U.M.F.C.) Married men's Tea and Entertainment. Tickets from Messrs.A.S.FIRTH, James HOLT and P.GREENWOOD

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Inviting tenders for excavation in Triangle Road. Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors
and clerks to the council

13th March 1896

Wanted at once, a girl aged about 15 as a machinist. Apply, WADE, fashionable tailor, Sowerby Street
(Advert ran till the 17th April 1896)

A large quantity of old skylights on sale. Apply, Lewis WHITTAKER, Norland or at West Vale Mills
(Advert ran till the 7th August 1896)

3 storeyed warehouse to let. William NEWSOME & Son, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 18th September 1896)

Houses to let, overlooking football field. Apply Walter HOOSON, Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 29th May 1896)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.William COCKROFT of Todmorden to give lecture

Tuel Lane Chapel. Service for Women Only. Mr.J.WHITELEY to give organ recital. Mrs.MAWER to give scripture reading.
Miss TURNER to sing. Miss PARKER to recite. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. The Prize Band of the Sailor's Orphan Home, Park Street and Newlands, Hull will give a concert.
Councillor W.WILSON, J.P., chairman

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. An "At Home". Councillor Joseph GREENWOOD and Mrs.B.WOOD. Councillor A.CLAY and Miss CLAY.
Dr.DUNN and Mrs.DUNN

Tuel Lane (U.M.F.C.) Married men's Tea and Entertainment. Tickets from Messrs.A.S.FIRTH, James HOLT and P.GREENWOOD

20th March 1896

WHITELEY's Fent Stores, County Bridge, Sowerby Bridge. Dealer in all kinds of fents
(Advert ran till the 6th May 1898)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture

Women's P.S.A. at West End Congregational Church. Address by Mrs.T.MAINE of Halifax. Solos by Mrs.A.INGHAM and Miss LUMB.
Recitation by Miss ASHWORTH

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Free Church, Norland. Mr.Henry CRAWSHAW, Hebden Bridge, chairman. Mr.C.ELLIOTT of Sowerby
Bridge, accompanist

St.John Ambulance Association - Sowerby Bridge Centre. Annual Presentation of Certificates and Medallions by
J.Selwyn RAWSON, Esq. and Mrs RAWSON. W.H.GIBSON, secretary

Norland Brass Band. Grand Concert. Miss Emily MELLOR, soprano. Miss Pattie HODGSON (Patricia HODGSON?), contralto.
Mr.Charles BLAGBOROUGH of the West Riding Concerts, tenor. Mr.G.W.NICHOLSON, humorist of the Douglas, Blackpool and
Scarborough Concerts. Mr.Cookson GREENWOOD, organist, St.Paul's Church, King Cross. Mr.G.T.BANCROFT, conductor

Freehold Dwellinghouse & Copyhold Cottage in Sowerby Bridge. Mr.John H.STEAD, auctioneer. Edwin MITCHELL, deceased,
formerly of 54 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge.
Mrs.GIBSON, Mr.NORMANTON and Mr.COOKE - 18 and 20 Terrace Street and 9 Back Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Mr.Samuel HOYLE, solicitor

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Tenders for materials and labour. Mr.Frederick B.ROTHERA, office at Town's Buildings,
Hollings Mill Lane. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

27th March 1896

Wanted, office boy. Apply EGLIN's, Crown Works, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, apprentices to the millinery, mantle and dressmaking business. Apply Mrs.Greenwood, 34 West Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 24th April 1896)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture

Anniversary - Christ Church Sunday Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.. J.C.WRIGHT (vicar of St.George's, Leeds),
T.HINKLEY (vicar of Sowerby), N.L.PARKYN (vicar of Lightcliffe)

St.John Ambulance Association - Sowerby Bridge Centre. W.H.GIBSON, secretary

Tuel Lane U.M.F.C. Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society. Rev.J.W.MAWER, president

Norland Brass Band. Grand Concert. Miss Emily MELLOR, soprano. Miss Pattie HODGSON (Patricia HODGSON?), contralto.
Mr.Charles BLAGBOROUGH of the West Riding Concerts, tenor. Mr.G.W.NICHOLSON, humorist of the Douglas, Blackpool and
Scarborough Concerts. Mr.Cookson GREENWOOD, organist, St.Paul's Church, King Cross. Mr.G.T.BANCROFT, conductor

Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. Councillor William WOOD, Willow House, Sowerby Bridge.
Henry SUTCLIFFE, Esq., Underbank, Sowerby Bridge. R.W.EVANS, Esq., Willow Royd, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.C.Wilfred HOWARD.
Mr.C.M.STREET

Freehold Dwellinghouse & Copyhold Cottage in Sowerby Bridge. Mr.John H.STEAD, auctioneer. Edwin MITCHELL, deceased,
formerly of 54 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge.
Mrs.GIBSON, Mr.NORMANTON and Mr.COOKE - 18 and 20 Terrace Street and 9 Back Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Mr.Samuel HOYLE, solicitor

Wanted, office boy. Apply EGLIN's, Crown Works, Sowerby Bridge

Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. Councillor William WOOD, Willow House, Sowerby Bridge.
Henry SUTCLIFFE, Esq., Underbank, Sowerby Bridge. R.W.EVANS, Esq., Willow Royd, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.C.Wilfred HOWARD.
Mr.C.M.STREET

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council Election. To the electors. William SUTCLIFFE, Marsh, Sowerby Bridge

10th April 1896

Norland Laundry. Attention is respectfully called to the low prices at which laundry work can be done by the above firm.
Parcels can be left at: J.STEEL, hair dresser, Wharf Street; William WILSON, confectioner, West Street;
and William HOLROYD, grocer, West Street. Proprietor, J.A.PARKINSON, New Longley. Works: Norland, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 10th July 1896)

Wanted at once, sharp lad, about 14, as apprentice. WASHINGTON & Co., engineers, Stanley Street
(Advert ran till the 24th April 1896)

Tuel Lane Chapel. Service for Women Only. Organ recital, Mr.J.WHITELEY. Scripture reading Miss SIDDALL. Solo,
Mrs.WOODHEAD. Recitation, Mrs.J.WHITELEY. Address, Rev.J.W.MAWER

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Anniversary Services. Rev.F.CHAPMAN of Hebden Bridge

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.R.BRIGGS of Honley. Mr.and Mrs.W.BRIGGS Golden Wedding Anniversary on
the 13th of April

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. Annual General Meeting. W.T.WALTON, secretary, 11 South View

The Halifax Naturalist, bi-monthly magazine. F.KING & Sons

St.George's Parsonage, Sowerby. Tenders invited to raise the roof. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

17th April 1896

Neatsfoot Oil and Dubbin to soften leather. OATES, saddler, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 3rd July 1896)

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Anniversary Services. Rev.F.CHAPMAN of Hebden Bridge

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.CROSSLEY, trance and clairvoyant, of Halifax

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Sowerby Bridge and District Nonconformist Council. Inaugural Meeting. John William WHITELEY, Esq., C.C., Stones House.
Revs.F.H.BLANCHFORD, Anthony HOLLIDAY

St.George's Parsonage, Sowerby. Tenders invited to raise the roof. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

Edwin MITCHELL, deceased, music teacher, formerly of 54 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge then late of Higgin Chamber,
Sowerby. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the executors

Sarah NUTTALL, widow, deceased, late of Belmont Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the
executors

24th April 1896

This Is a Fact Worth Knowing. No Fees. No Bondsmen. S.MASON makes private cash advances daily. 66 Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. Head office - 20 Wade Street, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 22nd May 1896)

Last of the Season. P.S.A. for Women at West End Congregational Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Soloists: Miss KING and Mrs.WRAY.
Reciters: Mrs.BULCOCK and Miss M.J.RILEY, Address by Mrs.Joseph MACKINTOSH of Halifax

Notice - The Public Swimming Baths will be re-opened. C.DILWORTH, manager

St.George's Parsonage, Sowerby. Tenders invited to raise the roof. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

Edwin MITCHELL, deceased, music teacher, formerly of 54 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge then late of Higgin Chamber,
Sowerby. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the executors

Sarah NUTTALL, widow, deceased, late of Belmont Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the
executors

Norland Baptist Sunday School Anniversary. Mr.Philip E.JONES of Halifax to preach

Notice - The Public Swimming Baths will be re-opened. C.DILWORTH, manager

To Joiners, Painters and Decorators. Tenders required for Re-Pewing and Renovating of Mount Zion Primitive Methodist
Chapel Norland. S.PARKINSON, secretary, New Longley, Norland

Edwin MITCHELL, deceased, music teacher, formerly of 54 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge then late of Higgin Chamber,
Sowerby. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the executors

Sarah NUTTALL, widow, deceased, late of Belmont Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the
executors

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture in Town Hall

Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Church Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge. Revs. Francis MARRS of Blackburn, Samuel CHESTER of
Luddenden Foot

Valuable Freehold Property, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.Henry FARRAR, auctioneer. Messrs.EASTWOOD, TAYLOR,
WADDINGTON, LUMB, BRADLEY, OAKES, Mrs.TAYLOR : occupants, Wakefield Road. Apply to James FARRAR, Esq. Beech Villas,
Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax and Sowerby Bridge

To Joiners, Painters and Decorators. Tenders required for Re-Pewing and Renovating of Mount Zion Primitive Methodist
Chapel Norland. S.PARKINSON, secretary, New Longley, Norland

Edwin MITCHELL, deceased, music teacher, formerly of 54 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge then late of Higgin Chamber,
Sowerby. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the executors

Sarah NUTTALL, widow, deceased, late of Belmont Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Samuel HOYLE, Sowerby Bridge, solicitor for the
executors

House to Let, 6 Princess Street, Beech. Apply Thomas WHITELEY, Clay Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 1st January 1897)

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture in Town Hall

St.George's, Sowerby - Sunday School Anniversary. Revs. C.H.OSLER (Halifax parish Church), Canon IVENS (vicar of Sowerby
Bridge), H.ROBINSON (vicar of Luddenden)

I, James TOWNSEND of Back Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge, will not be responsible for the debts of my wife, Ruth TOWNSEND

Frederick B.GREGORY, teacher of the violin. Information from Mr.T.COPLEY, hairdresser, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 11th February 1898)

Valuable Freehold Property, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.Henry FARRAR, auctioneer. Messrs.EASTWOOD, TAYLOR,
WADDINGTON, LUMB, BRADLEY, OAKES, Mrs.TAYLOR : occupants, Wakefield Road. Apply to James FARRAR, Esq. Beech Villas,
Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax and Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Tenders invited to supply coal. Apply to Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, clerks to the
council

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, Mrs.MIDGLEY (Trance), West Vale

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture in Town Hall

West Riding County Council. Halifax Technical Instruction District. Apply J.Harger MITCHELL, Greetland

Valuable Freehold Property, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.Henry FARRAR, auctioneer. Messrs.EASTWOOD, TAYLOR,
WADDINGTON, LUMB, BRADLEY, OAKES, Mrs.TAYLOR : occupants, Wakefield Road. Apply to James FARRAR, Esq. Beech Villas,
Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax and Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Tenders invited to supply coal. Apply to Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, clerks to
the council

This Is a Fact Worth Knowing. No Fees. No Bondsmen. S.MASON makes private cash advances daily. Apply 20 Wade Street,
Halifax
(Advert ran till the 4th March 1898)

Two Boys Wanted. Apply SMITH & Sons, Railway Station, Halifax

To Let, Bank Villa, Jerry Lane. Apply WRIGLEY, Bank Villa
(Advert ran till the 19th June 1896)

West Riding County Council. Halifax Technical Instruction District. Apply J.Harger MITCHELL, Greetland

Two Boys Wanted. Apply SMITH & Sons, Railway Station, Halifax

Mr.J.BRIGGS, Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

United Methodist Free Church, Norland. Mr.T.CRANKSHAW of Hebden Bridge to preach

Wesleyan Mission Chapel. Revs.J.BENNETTS of Hebden Bridge, J.W.MAWER of Sowerby Bridge

Bicycle for sale. William GREENWOOD, Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 17th July 1896)

Mr.J.MITCHELL to give lecture at the Town Hall

Money! Money! A Private Gentlemen will advance money. Mr.H.H.CATTELL, 9 Raglan Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 18th February 1898)

To Let, a Cottage. Apply to Mrs.Alfred CARTER, 23 Hollings Lane
(Advert ran till the 31st July 1896)

West End Congregational Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.W.GRAY (Halifax), G.S.SMITH

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

Wesleyan Chapel, Friendly. Mr.F.WOLFENDEN of Triangle will preach

Sowerby Bridge Football Club. Grand comical sports, horse show and gala. Entry forms from Mr.J.STEELE, tobacconist or
Mr.T.COPLEY, tobacconist

For Good and Durable Boots and Shoes (suitable for the present season) , Try FIRTH's, whole sale and retail boot
manufacturer, Central Buildings, opposite Town Hall. Branch shop - 33 Bolton Brow
(Advert ran till the 30th October 1896)

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge. Revs. H COOK of Otley, W.H.MATTHEWS (resident
minister)

Sowerby Bridge Football Club. Grand comical sports, horse show and gala. Entry forms from Mr.J.STEELE, tobacconist or
Mr.T.COPLEY, tobacconist

In Consequence of Leaving The Town. F.SLADEN , jeweller, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, has now commenced to Sell Out
at Great Sacrifice the whole of his stock
(Advert ran till the 24th July 1896)

John WILSON, ornamental and jobbing gardener, 18 Margate Street, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 5th March 1897)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.CROSSLEY (trance and clairvoyant) of Halifax

West End Congregational Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.M.PEARSON

Tuel Lane Chapel. Re-Opening Services. Rev.J.W.MAWER. Mr.Cookson GREENWOOD, organist. Miss HORSMAN and Mr.W.COCKCROFT to
sing.

Academy. 11 Princess Street, Sowerby Bridge. Conducted by Mr.T.M.FLETCHER, C.M.
(Advert ran till the 31st July 1896)

Urban District Council of Sowerby. John F.ADAMS, Esq., District Auditor. Edgar BOOTH, solicitor, 7 Harrison Road, Halifax,
clerk to the council

A House to Let in Waterloo Street. Apply Miles FOX, 16 Waterloo Street
(Advert ran till the 21st August 1896)

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Miss FIRTH's Pupils will resume duties on Monday. Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 7th August 1896)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss HUNTER (trance and clairvoyant) of Heckmondwike

The Halifax New Infirmary open for inspection. J.Whitely WARD, John F.HIRST, secretaries of the New Infirmary Committee

The Shop of William HAIGH, draper, Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge will be closed on Saturday afternoon on account of the
Royal Visit to Halifax

The Royal Visit to Halifax. William SCHOFIELD, tailor and ladies' costume maker, Wharf Street, will close his shop next
Saturday afternoon

Sowerby Bridge District Council. J.A.LANDER, Esq., auditor. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax,
and Sowerby Bridge, solicitors, clerks to the council

Wanted, a Sharp Youth, about 14 years of age for the Office. F.BERRY & Sons, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, four machinists and six finishers for Fustian department. Apply John ASTIN & Sons, wholesale clothiers &c.,
Hollings Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 21st August 1896)

To Be Let, Shaw Lane Top and Lower Houses' Farm, also Lane Side Farm, Sowerby. Apply Mrs.SUTCLIFFE, Lower Laith, Todmorden
(Advert ran till the 5th March 1897)

House to Let, Clough Terrace. Apply W.NEWSOME & Son, Hollings Mill Lane
(Advert ran till the 16th October 1896)

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland. Re-Pewing and Renovating. Grand Bazaar. Councillor George TYSON of Halifax.
Joe NAYLOR (Joseph NAYLOR) Esq., of Brighouse, chairman. Dr.Henry Greville HUIE of Ripponden. Professor De WINN

Sowerby Bridge District Council. J.A.LANDER, Esq., auditor. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax,
and Sowerby Bridge, solicitors, clerks to the council

Selling Off Previous to Going Abroad. F.SLADEN , jeweller, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, is now offering the whole of
his well known stock at a discount
(Advert ran till the 28th August 1896)

7th August 1896

Wanted Two Apprentices to tool trade, also planer. Apply HAWORTH Sons, Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss LEE (trance) of Halifax

Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland. Re-Pewing and Renovating. Grand Bazaar. Councillor George TYSON of Halifax.
Joe NAYLOR (Joseph NAYLOR) Esq., of Brighouse, chairman. Dr.Henry Greville HUIE of Ripponden. Professor De WINN

All Conservative and Liberal-Unionist householders, lodgers or occupiers of business premises. Requested to check that
their names are on the voters' lists. A.C.COLEMAN, Town Hall Buildings, Sowerby Bridge

14th August 1896

Wanted, a lad, as half-timer. Apply STANSFIELD, newsagent, Tuel Lane

Wanted Two Apprentices to tool trade, also planer. Apply HAWORTH Sons, Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge

All Conservative and Liberal-Unionist householders, lodgers or occupiers of business premises. Requested to check that
their names are on the voters' lists. A.C.COLEMAN, Town Hall Buildings, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. To painters and decorators. Tenders invited. Mr.Frederick B.ROTHERA, surveyor,
Town Hall Buildings, Hollings Mill Lane. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Sowerby Bridge and Commercial
Bank Chambers, Halifax

Mr.Cookson GREENWOOD, organist, St.Paul's Church, King Cross (pupil of W.H.GARLAND) Lessons given in organ, piano and
theory of music. Address: Steps, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 11th December 1896)

21st August 1896

Wanted, two apprentices to learn machine tool trade. Apply A.HOWARTH Sons, Mearclough
(Advert ran till the 4th September 1896)

House to let, Princess Street, Beech. Apply Thomas TAYLOR, Spring Gardens, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 16th October 1896)

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. To painters and decorators. Tenders invited. Mr.Frederick B.ROTHERA, surveyor,
Town Hall Buildings, Hollings Mill Lane. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Sowerby Bridge and Commercial
Bank Chambers, Halifax

28th August 1896

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. First rehearsal of the season. W.T.WALTON, secretary

Baptist Chapel, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.John FOX, pastor

St.George's, Sowerby. Sale of Work. To be opened by Mrs.BROOKE, the vicarage, Halifax. Mrs.LAYCOCK

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture in the Town Hall

4th September 1896

For Sale, a first class Brougham Horse, also a good cart horse. Apply, W.EDLESTON & Co., Limited

Apprentice to moulding wanted. Apply WOOD Brothers, Valley Iron Works

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.G.S.SMITH

Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Harvest Festival. Revs. J.W.MAWER, J.FOX (Baptist minister)

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. Second rehearsal of the season. W.T.WALTON, secretary

St.George's, Sowerby. Sale of Work. To be opened by Mrs.BROOKE, the vicarage, Halifax

Garden Fete at Norland. Through the kindness of R.BINNS, Esq., a garden fete will be held in the romantic grounds at
Pickwood House, Norland

11th September 1896

Great Sale at SLADEN's, the jeweller. The whole of this valuable stock is now being offered at a discount. F.SLADEN,
Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 25th September 1896)

For Sale, a first class Brougham Horse, also a good cart horse. Apply, W.EDLESTON & Co., Limited

Apprentice to moulding wanted. Apply WOOD Brothers, Valley Iron Works

St.John Ambulance Association, Sowerby Bridge Centre. Ambulance Classes. Apply to W.H.GIBSON, secretary, 31 Hollins Lane

St.George's, Sowerby. Sale of Work. To be opened by Mrs.BROOKE of Halifax

Garden Fete at Norland. Through the kindness of R.BINNS, Esq., a garden fete will be held in the romantic grounds at
Pickwood House, Norland

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Committee inviting tenders. Mr.John MARSLAND, manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge.
Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Sowerby Bridge and Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors and clerks to the council

Joseph WHITELEY (organist of Tuel Lane Chapel), teacher of music (theory, organ and piano). Also dealer in organs and
pianofortes. Address: Allan Mount, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

18th September 1896

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.F.H.BLANCHFORD, Halifax

Tuel Lane Chapel. Mr.J.WHITELEY, organ recital. Miss PARKER to recite. Miss WILCOCK to sing. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Wesleyan Mission Chapel, Sowerby Bridge/ Messrs.HOWARD, SUGDEN, John HOLMES to preach

Sowerby Bridge Evening Schools. John C.BELL, secretary

St.John Ambulance Association, Sowerby Bridge Centre. Ambulance Classes. Apply to W.H.GIBSON, secretary, 31 Hollins Lane

Dancing. Miss WILLIAMSON will commence her evening classes. Address 49 Sunderland Road, Bradford or Mr.Peter WHITELEY,
Mill Bank, Triangle
(Advert ran till the 9th October 1896)

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Committee inviting tenders for excavating for mains and construction of tank
and gasholder. Mr.John MARSLAND, manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Sowerby Bridge and
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors and clerks to the council

25th September 1896

On Sale, a �38 "Bell" American Organ. SLADEN's, jeweller, Sowerby Bridge

To Let, 5 Beech Villas, Sowerby Bridge (occupied by J.Clay HORSFALL, Esq.). Apply John NAYLOR, Warley
(Advert ran till the 29th October 1897)

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.G.S.SMITH to preach on Armenian Atrocities

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, Harvest Festival. Revs. Canon IVENS, J.Brodie MAIS (rector of Tansley, Derbyshire)

St.John Ambulance Association, Sowerby Bridge Centre. Drs.BROWN, DUNN

Sowerby Bridge Evening Schools. Mr.HUNTER, master, St.George's School, Quarry Hill. Mr.WORSNUP, master, Tuel Lane Board
School. Misses MUIR, HANLEY, mistresses, Ellison Memorial Schools. John C.BELL, secretary

Sowerby Bridge Technical School. Noel C.GODBY, secretary, Myrtle Terrace, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Committee inviting tenders for excavating for mains and construction of tank
and gasholder. Mr.John MARSLAND, manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Sowerby Bridge and
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors and clerks to the council

2nd October 1896

Declining Business. Great Sale of useful and fancy drapery. C. & A.RAMSDEN, 27 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 8th January 1897)

Printing and Stationery. William ACKROYD, printer, bookbinder & manufacturing stationer, "Chronicle" Office, Town Hall
Street
(Advert ran till the 23rd October 1896)

Heads of Families, Young Men and Maidens. Genuine Bargains in clocks, watches and jewellery, spectacles, cutlery &
electro-plate at SLADEN's, Sowerby Bridge

On Sale, a �38 "Bell" American Organ and other items. SLADEN, watchmaker, 19 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th October 1896)

The Sowerby Bridge, Willow Hall and West Riding Land and Building Company Limited. Building plots for sale at Willow Hall.
Apply to Mr.William SUTCLIFFE, contractor, Marsh, Sowerby Bridge or to Mr.Joseph BARRON, Ryburn Buildings, secretary of
the company
(Advert ran till the 14th January 1898)

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, Service for Men Only. Rev. Canon IVENS

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.J.D.TAYLOR of Halifax to give readings

St.John Ambulance Association, Sowerby Bridge Centre. Drs.BROWN, DUNN

Sowerby Bridge Evening Schools. Mr.HUNTER, master, St.George's School, Quarry Hill. Mr.WORSNUP, master, Tuel Lane Board
School. Misses MUIR, HANLEY, mistresses, Ellison Memorial Schools. John C.BELL, secretary

Sowerby Bridge Technical School. Noel C.GODBY, secretary, Myrtle Terrace, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Committee inviting tenders for excavating for cast iron pipes. Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Clerks to the Council, Commercial Bank Chambers,
Halifax

9th October 1896

Last Few Weeks of the Great Sale. Genuine Bargains in clocks, watches and jewellery, spectacles, cutlery & electro-plate
at SLADEN's, the jeweller, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd October 1896)

To Be Sold, two houses in Burnley Road. Apply to Mr.J.KERSHAW, Abbotsford, Halifax

Good Apartments for Gentlemen. Apply Miss MALLINSON, Wharf House
(Advert ran till the 6th November 1896)

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

RAWSON Habitation of the Primrose League. Sowerby Bridge Ward. To be inaugurated by J.C.BAILEY, Esq.. J.Selwyn RAWSON, Esq.,
chairman. Elizabeth L.RILEY, secretary

St.John Ambulance Association, Sowerby Bridge Centre. Drs.BROWN, DUNN

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Sale of Work. F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, Esq., J.P., C.C., to open it. James CLAY,
chairman. Alderman J.F.CLAY to open it on the second day. J.MARSLAND, chairman. James Clay HORSFALL to open it on the
third day. James Clay BATES, chairman

Lord George SANGER, the world's greatest showman. Circus to come to Sowerby Bridge. Advance Agent, J.D.HUMPHREYS

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Committee inviting tenders for excavating for cast iron pipes. Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Clerks to the Council, Commercial Bank Chambers,
Halifax

16th October 1896

To Be Sold, two houses in Burnley Road. Apply to Mr.J.KERSHAW, Abbotsford, Halifax

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.Canon IVENS

Women's Service at Tuel Lane Chapel. Organ recital - Mr.J.WHITELEY. Miss TAYLOR to recite. Miss WHITELEY to sing.
Rev.J.W.MAWER

West End Congregational Church. Revs.G.S.SMITH, J.WILSON (Eastwood)

RAWSON Habitation of the Primrose League. Sowerby Bridge Ward. To be inaugurated by J.C.BAILEY, Esq.. J.Selwyn RAWSON, Esq.,
chairman. Elizabeth L.RILEY, secretary

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Sale of Work. F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, Esq., J.P., C.C., to open it. James CLAY,
chairman. Alderman J.F.CLAY to open it on the second day. J.MARSLAND, chairman. James Clay HORSFALL to open it on the
third day. James Clay BATES, chairman

Lord George SANGER, the world's greatest showman. Circus to come to Sowerby Bridge. Advance Agent, J.D.HUMPHREYS

23rd October 1896

House To Let, Industrial Road. Apply C.& J.SMITH
(Advert ran till the 8th January 1897)

To Let, Mill Foundry, Joiners' Shop &c., near Brighouse Station. Apply, John NAYLOR, Warley
(Advert ran till the 28th May 1897)

United Methodist Free Church, Norland - Cantata. Misses ELLIS, BEAUMONT, LUMB and HITCHEN : trebles. Miss M.A.SYKES,
contralto. Mr.J.BARKER, tenor. Mr.J.E.COCKROFT, bass. Mr.F.B.GREGORY, conductor. Mr.W.WHITEHEAD, organist

Sowerby Bridge and District Council. Nonconformist Demonstration. Alderman SUGDEN, chairman. Speakers:
Revs. J.Hirst HOLLOWELL, Samuel CHADWICK

Sale of useful and fancy articles at the Bolton Brow Wesleyan Assembly Room to be re-opened by James Clay HORSFALL.
J.C.BATES, chairman

RAWSON Habitation of the Primrose League. Sowerby Bridge Ward. To be inaugurated by J.C.BAILEY, Esq.. J.Selwyn RAWSON, Esq.,
chairman. Elizabeth L.RILEY, secretary

U.M.F.C., Tuel Lane. "AT HOME". Mayor and Mayoress of Halifax. Mr.and Mrs.P.GREENWOOD. Mr.and Mrs.J.W.TAYLOR

Lord George SANGER, the world's greatest showman. Circus to come to Sowerby Bridge. Advance Agent, J.D.HUMPHREYS

30th October 1896

Printing and Stationery. William ACKROYD, printer, bookbinder & manufacturing stationer, "Chronicle" Office, Town Hall
Street
(Advert ran till the 5th of March 1897)

Last Few Days of SLADEN's Great Sale. Ending November 7th. F.SLADEN, watchmaker, Sowerby Bridge

A beautiful 3 light chandelier and other items. SLADEN's, optician, 19 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge

Friendly Wesleyan Chapel. Rev.T.G.BROOKS of Triangle

Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Sowerby Bridge and District Council. Nonconformist Demonstration. Alderman SUGDEN, chairman. Speakers:
Revs. J.Hirst HOLLOWELL, Frank BALLARD (Hull)

Walter BEARD, teacher of the piano, 11 Charlotte Street, Beech
(Advert ran till the 11th February 1898)

TULEY's Medical Hydro & Sanitary Turkish Bath, Aked's Road, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

6th November 1896

Last Few Days of SLADEN's Great Sale. Ending November 7th. F.SLADEN, watchmaker, Sowerby Bridge

For Good and Durable Boots and Shoes (suitable for the present season), Try FIRTH's, wholesale and retail boot
manufacturer, Central Buildings, opposite Town Hall. Branch shop - 33 Bolton Brow
(Advert ran till the 14th May 1897)

Wanted, two good joiners. Apply James MITCHELL, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge

A beautiful 3 light chandelier and other items. SLADEN's, optician, 19 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.J.MONCRIEFF, G.S.SMITH

Sowerby Bridge and District Council. Nonconformist Demonstration. Alderman H.SUGDEN, J.P., chairman. Speakers:
Revs. J.Hirst HOLLOWELL (Rochdale), Frank BALLARD (Hull)

13th November 1896

George RHODES (successor to Mr.F.SLADEN), watchmaker, jeweller and Optician, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd April 1897)

Wanted, two good joiners. Apply James MITCHELL, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge

To Let, No.1 Concrete Villas. Apply Mrs.MARSLAND, Concrete Villa, Tuel Lane
(Advert ran till the 25th June 1897)

Mr.William COCKROFT of Todmorden to give lecture at the Town Hall

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Women's Service. Organ recital - Mr.J.WHITELEY. Miss GREENWOOD to sing. Miss WHITEHEAD
to recite. Madame PARR, violin solo. Rev.J.W.MAWER. Mr.J.HOWES of Hanley to preach

Sowerby Bridge and District Council. Nonconformist Demonstration. Alderman H.SUGDEN, J.P., Brighouse, chairman. Speakers:
Revs. J.Hirst HOLLOWELL (Rochdale), Frank BALLARD (Hull)

20th November 1896

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. C.GREENWOOD, secretary

27th November 1896

Muzzles, billiard table, horse clippers etc. OATES, saddler, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 26th February 1897)

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.MIDGLEY (inspirational) of West Vale

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

Don't miss this. Mr.J.H.BALMER with his four South African boys and Miss Elsie CLARK. Song service at West End
Congregational Church

Sowerby Bridge Public Library. Penny Lectures for the People. Dr.Annie ANDERSON of Manchester to give lecture.
Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY, J.P., chairman of the Urban District Council

Messrs.William HOLDSWORTH & Son, auctioneers, 23 Waterhouse Street, Halifax. To sell Prospect Villas, Sowerby New Road,
Sowerby, occupied by Messrs.BENNETT, COCKROFT, KERRIDGE, ROBERTSHAW. Samuel HOYLE, solicitor, Sowerby Bridge

4th December 1896

11th December 1896

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Application for Lamplighter invited. John MARSLAND, engineer and
manager, Gas Works

Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.Walter HOWELL of America to give addresses. Mr.HARGREAVES to sing

West End Congregational Church. Rev.A.K.STOWELL. Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY, J.P., chairman of the District Council

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel. Revs.W.D.WALTERS of London, J.H.HOPKINS of London. Revs. G.S.SMITH, J.W.MAWER, W.H.MATTHEWS,
J.FOX

Public Notice. Christmas Holidays. W.HAIGH, draper, Centre Mill, Sowerby Bridge to close his shop on Christmas Day and the
26th

18th December 1896

Established 1826. Allan MCCONNAL, L.Ph.Sc, taking over chemists shop, 25 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, from
Major F.WALTON, the oldest established chemist in Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 15th January 1897)

Wanted, strong lad, half-timer - W.H.HALL, newsagent

A Smart Office Boy or Youth Wanted. Apply A.HOWARTH Sons, machine tool makers, Mearclough

An Apprentice to machine tool trade wanted. Apply A.HOWARTH Sons, tool makers, Mearclough

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Application for Lamplighter invited. John MARSLAND, engineer and
manager, Gas Works

House for sale. Apply to Mr.Turner WASHINGTON, 22 East Parade
(Advert ran till the 22nd January 1897)

Mr.Z.DRAKE of Elland to give lecture at the Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss G.HUNTER (clairvoyant|) of Heckmondwike

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Annual tea and entertainment. Mr.J.S.HOLLAND, chairman

Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. People's Concert. Mr.John HARTLEY, author of "Clockwork Almanac", "Grime's Trips", "Sammywell"
&c. Mr.J.C.LIGHTOWLER, humorist, Bradford and West Riding Concerts. Mr.Arthur BINGLEY, humorist. Miss E.A.KING, soprano.
Mr.T.SYKES, tenor, Principal St.Andrew's, Stainland. Mr.S.SMITH, accompanist. Tickets from Mr.W.HAIGH's, Mr.J.COOKE's,
tobacconist, Wharf Street

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Christmas Tree and Sale of Work. Joseph BRIGGS, Esq., of Cleckheaton to open it.
Mr.C.W.MATTOCK to preside. Revs. Canon IVENS, S.F.LAYCOCK, G.S.SMITH, A.P.RIDDETT, W.H.MATTHEWS, J.FOX, J.W.MAWER

Corrected Notice. Sowerby Bridge Tradesmen's Association. Establishments to close Christmas Day and the 26th. J.W.DUGDALE,
secretary

Public Notice. Christmas Holidays. W.HAIGH, draper, Centre Mill, Sowerby Bridge to close his shop on Christmas Day and the
26th

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Inviting tenders for re-building of a fence wall in Bairstow Lane.
Frederick B.ROTHERA, surveyor. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

25th December 1896

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr. W.JOHNSON (inspirational) of Hyde. Mr.SHARPE, ventriloquist of
Sowerby Bridge

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Annual tea and entertainment. Mr.J.S.HOLLAND, chairman

Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. People's Concert. Mr.John HARTLEY, author of "Clockwork Almanac", "Grime's Trips", "Sammywell"
&c. Mr.J.C.LIGHTOWLER, humorist, Bradford and West Riding Concerts. Mr.Arthur BINGLEY, humorist. Miss E.A.KING, soprano.
Mr.T.SYKES, tenor, Principal St.Andrew's, Stainland. Mr.S.SMITH, accompanist. Tickets from Mr.W.HAIGH's, Mr.J.COOKE's,
tobacconist, Wharf Street

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Christmas Tree and Sale of Work. Joseph BRIGGS, Esq., of Cleckheaton to open it.
Mr.C.W.MATTOCK to preside. Revs. Canon IVENS, S.F.LAYCOCK, G.S.SMITH, A.P.RIDDETT, W.H.MATTHEWS, J.FOX, J.W.MAWER

Corrected Notice. Sowerby Bridge Tradesmen's Association. Establishments to close Christmas Day and the 26th. J.W.DUGDALE,
secretary

Public Notice. Christmas Holidays. W.HAIGH, draper, Centre Mill, Sowerby Bridge to close his shop on Christmas Day and the
26th

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Inviting tenders for re-building of a fence wall in Bairstow Lane.
Frederick B.ROTHERA, surveyor. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

A Smart Office Boy or Youth Wanted. Apply A.HOWARTH Sons, machine tool makers, Mearclough

An Apprentice to machine tool trade wanted. Apply A.HOWARTH Sons, tool makers, Mearclough

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Application for Lamplighter invited. John MARSLAND, engineer and
manager, Gas Works

1st January 1897

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr. W.JOHNSON (trance) of Bradford. Mr.THORPE, pianist and humorist

H.LUMB (late Eli LUMB), monumental mason, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Mr.Cookson GREENWOOD, organist, St.Paul's Church, King Cross. Lessons given in organ, piano and theory of music.
Address: Steps, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 25th March 1898)

8th January 1897

Home-made shirts. Whalebone stays and corsets. W.J.STORER, hosier, outfitter, shirt and collar maker, 45 Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 26th February 1897)

Wanted, a newsboy. Apply HALL, newsagent

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Beech Academy, 11 Princess Street, Sowerby Bridge, conducted by Mr.T.M.FLETCHER, C.M.
(Advert ran till the 22nd January 1897)

Public Library Committee. Penny illustrated lecture for the people. S.S.LEES of Manchester to give lecture.
Mr.Daniel PARKER, lanternist, Sowerby Bridge. William WOOD, chairman. Thomas HOEY, secretary, 3 Belgrave Street,
Tuel Lane

15th January 1897

Wanted, worsted hands. Apply CLAY & HORSFALL, Wharf Mill, Sowerby Bridge

Two houses to let in Gratrix Lane. Apply John SPKES (John SYKES), butcher, Sowerby Street
(Advert ran till the 5th March 1897)

Tuel Lane Chapel. Mr.J.W.TAYLOR to give reading

Miss FIRTH's pupils resume duties on Monday Jan 18th - Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge

22nd January 1897

Iron in Medicine. The Electric Thrill of Health. MCCONNAL's A1 Golden Tonic. Allan MCCONNAL, L.Ph.Sc, operative and
dispensing chemist, 25 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 11th June 1897)

Amelia FOX, Chapel Street, Sowerby Bridge thanking her friends for their sympathy in her bereavement

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Tuel Lane Chapel. Mr.J.W.TAYLOR to give reading

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Wilkinson PICKLES, Gad's Hill, Halifax will lecture on Palestine and Egypt. John PEARSON,
Halifax, chairman

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Social Evening. Miss TAYLOR, P.L.G. of Accrington to give address.
Misses HELLIWELL, E.HELLIWELL and L.HELLIWELL to sing. Miss A.BARKER to recite. Mr.H.THORP, humorist.
Mrs.William GREENWOOD to take the chair.
Tickets from Messrs.A.S.FIRTH, bootmaker, Town Hall Street; William WILSON, grocer, Bolton Brow; W.H.HALL, newsagent;
William LUMB, grocer, Sowerby Street; J.W.SUTCLIFFE, Liberal Club and from Clara GREENWOOD, club secretary

Miss FIRTH's pupils resume duties on Monday Jan 18th - Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge

29th January 1897

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to lecture at the Town Hall

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Wilkinson PICKLES, Gad's Hill, Halifax will lecture on Palestine and Egypt. John PEARSON,
Halifax, chairman

Willow Park School. A Sale of Work. Mrs.C.E.RAMSDEN of Willow Lodge to open it. R.W.EVANS, Esq., B.A., LL.B., chairman

Millinery Class. Town Hall. Mrs.HATTERSLEY (certified teacher)

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Ratepayers' meeting. J.L.WRIGLEY, chairman

5th February 1897

Good Three Horse Stable To Let in Chapel Lane. Apply Albert WOOD, coal contractor and carrier, Canal Wharf

Christ Church. Dedication Festival. Second anniversary of the re-opening of the church. Rev.Canon IVENS

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Town Hall

Friendly Wesleyan Chapel. Mr.H.R.WALKER of Ripponden will preach

Sowerby Bridge Public Library Committee. Concluding lecture by Mr.W.H.NEWETT of Manchester. Mr.D.PARKER, lanternist.
Rev.G.S.SMITH

John H.STEAD, auctioneer and valuer, Town Hall Chambers, instructed by Mrs.William FOX to sell 20 East Parade (near the
Shepherd's Rest Hotel)

Grand Social at Mr.COCKER's Assembly Rooms

Willow Park School. A Sale of Work. Mrs.C.E.RAMSDEN of Willow Lodge to open it. R.W.EVANS, Esq., B.A., LL.B., chairman

St.Luke's School, Norland. Rev.Charles LIVERMORE, vicar

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Ratepayers' meeting report. Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY. Mr.William LUMB

12th February 1897

Grand Concert in Town Hall. Alderman J.F.CLAY, chairman

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to lecture at the Town Hall

St.Luke's School, Norland. Rev.Charles LIVERMORE, vicar

Yorkshire Federation of Liberal Clubs. Public Meeting. Councillor Abraham CLAY, chairman

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. First Annual Grand Tea and Public Meeting. Mrs.B.WOOD, president.
Right Hon.J.W.MELLOR, Q.C., M.P., Mrs BYLES of Bradford and Miss MAXFIELD of Sheffield to give addresses.
Miss WOODHEAD and Master STOTT to sing. Miss B.WHITEHEAD to recite. Mr.H.LAW, accompanist.
Tickets from Messrs.William WILSON, Bolton Brow; T.HORSFALL, drape; ALTHAM's Tea Stores, Town Hall Street;
A.S.FIRTH, bootmaker, Central Buildings; William LUMB, grocer; W.H.HALL, newsagent; Mrs.BROWN, West Street.
Clara GREENWOOD, club secretary

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council - Gas Department. Tenders invited for fire clay retorts, fire bricks, clay &c.
Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer and manager, Gas Works Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers,
Halifax, solicitors and clerks to the council

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Ratepayers' meeting report. Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY. Mr.William LUMB

19th February 1897

A Grand Cinderella Dance will be held at St.Luke's School. Mr.C.DYSON, violin. Mr.W.HILEY of Sowerby Bridge, piano

Tuel Lane Chapel. Service For Women Only. Organ recital - Mr.J.WHITELEY. Mrs.HELLEWELL to sing. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. First Annual Grand Tea and Public Meeting. Mrs.B.WOOD, president.
Right Hon.J.W.MELLOR, Q.C., M.P., Mrs BYLES of Bradford and Miss MAXFIELD of Sheffield to give addresses.
Miss WOODHEAD and Master STOTT to sing. Miss B.WHITEHEAD to recite. Mr.H.LAW, accompanist.
Tickets from Messrs.William WILSON, Bolton Brow; T.HORSFALL, drape; ALTHAM's Tea Stores, Town Hall Street;
A.S.FIRTH, bootmaker, Central Buildings; William LUMB, grocer; W.H.HALL, newsagent; Mrs.BROWN, West Street.
Clara GREENWOOD, club secretary

First V.B.Duke of Wellington's W.R.Regiment. "Halifax Rifles". "F" Company. Recruits wanted. John KERR, Captain.
J.E.HARTLEY, Lieutenant

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Ratepayers' meeting report. Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY. Mr.William LUMB

26th February 1897

Wanted, an apprentice. Apply RUSHWORTH & Co., engineers, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, sharp lad as apprentice. WASHINGTON & Co., engineers, Stanley Street

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Sowerby New Road. Rev.W.H.MATTHEWS. Mr.F.WOLFENDEN, Triangle

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.S.F.LAYCOCK, D.THOMAS, Canon IVENS, C.W.HOWARD, N.L.PARKYN

United Methodist Free Church Sunday School. Rev.J.W.MAWER

The Annual Shrove-Tide Sale of Work in West End Congregational School. Mr.S.WADSWORTH to open it

Matron's tea and Entertainment at St.Luke's Church Schools. Mrs.BROOKE, vicarage, Halifax

Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Rev.C.H.POPPLETON of London. Mr.Thomas ACKROYD, chairman

To Contractors. Tenders for building houses in Clay Street. S.WILKINSON, architect

LOCAL NEWS (from back page)

ACCIDENT
MARSDEN, a young man of Greenup's Terrace, employed at Messrs. SHEPHERD & BLACKBURN's mill lost fingers

CHURCH HUNDRED
Rev.Canon IVENS gave lecture at Ellison memorial School. Mr.J.H.SWALLOW presided

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL
Mr.William HOLLAND of Halifax preached
Rev.W.H.MATTHEWS

BAPTIST CHAPEL
Rev.J.FOX, pastor

WOMEN'S SERVICES (at Tuel Lane Chapel)
Rev.J.W.MAWER
Mr.J.WHITELEY, organist
Mrs.HELLOWELL sang

BOLTON BROW WORKING MEN'S CLUB
Rev.Canon IVENS gave lecture
Mr.John SMITH, chairman

RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION (formation of Sowerby Bridge Ratepayer's Association)
Mr.Squire JUDSON, president
Mr.J.R.GLEDHILL, vice president
Mr.William LUMB, Belgrave Street, treasurer
Mr.William GRIFFITHS, secretary
Messrs.W.GLEDHILL and A.C.COLEMAN (Skircoat sub-district), S.H.JEFFREYS and B.MITCHELL (Warley South),
ROTHERA and T.HOEY (Warley North), J.W.LODGE (Norland sub-district) : committee

FREE LIBRARY (Public Library Committee)
Messrs.William WOOD (chairman), J.HANSON, J.H.SCHOLEFIELD, W.HAIGH, R.ROTHWELL, A.HOBSON, J.W.BANCROFT, O.EATOUGH,
T.HOEY, Rev.G.S.SMITH, Councillors William WILSON, Ely WHITELEY and W.GREENWOOD : committee members

BAND OF HOPE JUBILEE (at the Town Hall)
Mr.David MITCHELL presided
Councillor POSTLETHWAITE of Manchester, gave speech
Mr.HATCH of Halifax gave address
Mr.T.E.WHITEHEAD, choir leader
Mr.W.BUTTERWORTH, accompanist
Misses Dora PARKER, F.BREARLEY, A.BARKER and Mr.B.ROBINSON recited

BULL'S HEAD SMOKE CLUB
Mr.RILEY decorated the room
Madame PARR engaged to supply the music. Her husband played the cello
Mr.A.HORSFALL, piano

Close at One O'Clock on Thursdays. Home made shirts. Whalebone stays and corsets. W.J.STORER, hosier, outfitter, shirt
and collar maker, 45 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Wanted, one or two working-men lodgers. Apply Mrs.RUSHWORTH, 21 Egerton Street, Tuel Lane

Wanted, all young men to furnish on the easy payment system at Harry ROEBUCK's, 16 New market Street, Halifax - Cheapest
shop in Halifax
(Advert ran till the 15th October 1897)

Wanted, an apprentice. Apply RUSHWORTH & Co., engineers, Sowerby Bridge

SOWERBY BRIDGE SCHOOL BOARD
Revs.Canon IVENS, G.S.SMITH
Mr.WHITWORTH, clerk
Messrs.SWALLOW, BANCROFT

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

To Contractors. Tenders for building houses in Clay Street. S.WILKINSON, architect

12th March 1897

Printing and Stationery. William ACKROYD, printer, bookbinder & manufacturing stationer, "Chronicle" Office, Town Hall
Street
(Advert ran till the 29th October 1897)

H.HATTON, architect, surveyor and estate agent. Temporary offices - West Bank, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 2nd July 1897)

Wanted, a strong youth, 14 or 15 years of age. Apply John ASTIN & Sons, Central Clothing Factory, Hollings Mill Lane,
Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, one or two working-men lodgers. Apply Mrs.RUSHWORTH, 21 Egerton Street, Tuel Lane

A house to let in Charlotte Street, Beech. Apply to Mrs.Alfred CARTER, 23 Hollings Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd April 1897)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Rev.J.Manton SMITH will conduct mission services and play his cornet

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Mrs.EVANS of Sowerby and Mrs.WRIGHT of Sowerby Bridge to give
addresses. Mrs.BROWN and Misses BROWNBRIDGE and THOMAS to sing. Mrs.William GREENWOOD to take the chair.
Clara GREENWOOD, secretary

To Contractors. Tenders for building houses in Clay Street. S.WILKINSON, architect

19th March 1897

Resident Agents wanted for Sowerby Bridge, Warley, Triangle and Luddenden Foot. Liberal terms to energetic men.
RUSSELL, Southend, Elland
(Advert ran till the 23rd July 1897)

Rev.J.Manton SMITH will conduct mission services and play his cornet

Tuel Lane Chapel. Mr.J.WHITELEY, organist. Miss PARKER to recite. Rev.J.W.MAWER

West End Congregational Church. Revs.G.S.SMITH, T.KEYWORTH, Reuben BRIGGS (Honley)

A.W.WHITELEY, Esq., of Halifax will give lecture at the Town Hall on India. Miss R.CROWTHER, Masters F.EWART, A.PARKER and
Mr.T.H.WRIGHT : artistes. Mr.H.LAW, accompanist. Rawson SHAW, Esq., to take the chair

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. W.T.WALTON, secretary, 11 South View

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Rev.J.MONCRIEFF of Warley. Mrs.MARSLAND and Miss STANSFIELD,
Sowerby Bridge, to give addresses. Mrs.W.GREENWOOD and Miss LORRIMER to sing. Miss Polly DODGSON to recited.
Miss THOMAS, mandoline. Mrs.B.WOOD to take the chair. Clara GREENWOOD, secretary

To Contractors. Tenders for building houses in Clay Street. S.WILKINSON, architect

The Norland Brass Band. Annual Concert. Misses Emily MELLOR (soprano), GARSIDE (contralto). Mr.Herbert SANDWELL, principal
tenor, Huddersfield Parish Church. Mr.Wilson BLACKLEDGE, humorist. Mr.Alex OWEN, conductor and cornet.
Master J.T.DANIELS, accompanist

To joiners, plasterers and plumbers. Tenders invited for work on houses being built in Harper Royd Lane, Norland for
Messrs.HOYLE

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. To stone merchants, contractors &c. Tenders invited for material and labour.
Frederick B.ROTHERA, surveyor. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

26th March 1897

Claude GINNETT's Original Circus and Monstre Amphitheatre Hippodrome will pay it's first visit to Sowerby Bridge

On sale, second hand piano, also two mandolines. Apply W.BEARD, Beech, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd April 1897)

Mr.J.BRIGGS, Sowerby Bridge, to give lecture at the Town Hall

Rev.J.Manton SMITH will conduct mission services and play his cornet

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.BOTTOMLEY (clairvoyant), Sowerby Bridge. Sale of work to be opened
by Councillor William GREENWOOD and Mr.T.THORP

Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. W.T.WALTON, secretary

The Norland Brass Band. Annual Concert. Misses Emily MELLOR (soprano), GARSIDE (contralto). Mr.Herbert SANDWELL, principal
tenor, Huddersfield Parish Church. Mr.Wilson BLACKLEDGE, humorist. Mr.Alex OWEN, conductor and cornet.
Master J.T.DANIELS, accompanist

St.John Ambulance Association. Mr.and Mrs.Frank CLAY of Wood View to present certificates and medallions

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

The Indian Famine. West End Congregretional Church. Mrs.G.H.SMITH, Mayoress of Halifax to give address

Rev.J.Manton SMITH will conduct mission services and play his cornet

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council election address. John Foster CLAY, Abraham CLAY, William GREENWOOD, Ely WHITELEY

Wesleyan Mission Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Tenders for painting. Particulars form Chapel Keeper, 2 Foundry Street.
Tenders to BRIGGS, 18 Tuel Lane

CORRESPONDENCE
Mrs.Hodgson WRIGHT of Halifax arranged for District Nurse for Sowerby Bridge who is at 23 Boston Street, Sowerby New Road.
Charles Llewelyn IVENS, The Vicarage, Sowerby Bridge

Everybody in want of a really good bicycle at a reasonable price to see "The Arsenal" 1897 model. W.BUTTERWORTH, 19 Clay
Street, off Tuel Lane

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Revs. Canon IVENS, J.F.PHILLIPS (vicar of Emmanuel Church, Leeds)

Rev.J.Manton SMITH will conduct song, men's and mission services

St.John Ambulance Association. Annual General Meeting at Mr.FIRTH's rooms, Central Buildings. W.H.GIBSON, secretary

Ellison memorial Schools. Sale of Work. To be opened by Rev.G.E.ASPINALL, Dr.Alfred HODGSON, Alfred COCKER. Mr.C.M.STREET,
secretary

Urban District Council of Sowerby. Audit of Accounts. Edgar BOOTH, solicitor, 7 Harrison Road, Halifax, clerk to the
council

West End New Sunday School. Tenders invited for the building work. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

16th April 1897

Everybody in want of a really good bicycle at a reasonable price to see "The Arsenal" 1897 model. W.BUTTERWORTH, 19 Clay
Street, off Tuel Lane

Ellison memorial Schools. Sale of Work. To be opened by Rev.G.E.ASPINALL, Dr.Alfred HODGSON, Alfred COCKER. Mr.C.M.STREET,
secretary

Gas stove exhibition at the Town Hall. James STAFFORD & Sons, plumbers and gasfitters, hot water and sanitary engineers.
A.FARRAR, plumber and gas fitter, West Street. Miss Grace HOLROYD, Yorkshire School of Cookery, Leeds.
Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY J.P., William WILSON

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sanitary Department. Ashpit Scavenging. Notice. Frederick B.ROTHERA, sanitary
inspector

Wanted, tenders for the wrought iron sheets and cast iron from the old gasholder. John MARSLAND, engineer and manager,
Gas Works

West End New Sunday School. Tenders invited for the building work. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

23rd April 1897

Wanted, good turner, used to screw cutting and general work. A.HAWORTH Sons, Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Town Hall

Ellison memorial Schools. Sale of Work. To be opened by Dr.Alfred HODGSON, Alfred COCKER

Gas stove exhibition at the Town Hall. James STAFFORD & Sons, plumbers and gasfitters, hot water and sanitary engineers.
A.FARRAR, plumber and gas fitter, West Street. Miss Grace HOLROYD, Yorkshire School of Cookery, Leeds.
Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY J.P., William WILSON

Gas and Cookery Exhibition by Messrs.RICHMOND & Co., Limited, of Warrington, Stratford and London. To be opened by
F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, C.C., J.P. Daily lectures by Miss Lillie RICHMOND, N.T.S.C.

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sanitary Department. Ashpit Scavenging. Notice. Frederick B.ROTHERA, sanitary
inspector

30th April 1897

Urban District Council of Sowerby. Accounts. Audited by George L.GIBSON, assistant auditor. Edgar BOOTH, solicitor,
7 Harrison Road, Halifax, clerk to the council

Wanted, a cotton twiner with one or two piecers. Apply John LUMB, Valley Mill, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, a youth, as apprentice to machine boring. Apply A.HAWORTH Sons, Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, a few girls, 15 or 16 years old. Apply John ASTIN & Sons, Central Clothing Factory, Hollings Mill Lane, Sowerby
Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd July 1897)

Sowerby Bridge School Board. Bolton Brow Board Schools. Caretaker wanted. Richard H.WHITWORTH, clerk to the board,
1 Dalton Street, Sowerby Bridge

Norland Baptist Sunday School. Mr.John SUTCLIFFE of Heptonstall to preach. Rev.J.K.ARCHER of Heptonstall.
Miss S.L.WHITELEY of Sowerby Bridge to give reading

Gas and Cookery Exhibition by Messrs.RICHMOND & Co., Limited, of Warrington, Stratford and London. To be opened by
F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, C.C., J.P. Daily lectures by Miss Lillie RICHMOND, N.T.S.C.

Gas Exhibition. FLETCHER, RUSSELL & Co., Limited, Warrington, Manchester and London. To be opened by
Councillor William WILSON, chairman of the Gas Committee. Lectures by Miss WESTLAKE of London

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sanitary Department. Ashpit Scavenging. Notice. Frederick B.ROTHERA, sanitary
inspector

Boot and Shoes for the Present Season at FIRTH's, Central Buildings and 33 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 21st May 1897)

Sowerby Bridge School Board. Bolton Brow Board Schools. Caretaker wanted. Richard H.WHITWORTH, clerk to the board,
1 Dalton Street, Sowerby Bridge

Good house, in the occupation of Mr.Joseph BARRON, Mearclough Terrace, Walker Lane. Rent low. Apply E.MACKRELL,
218 Hanson Lane, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 21st May 1897)

Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Church. Rev.G.A.WILSON of London (former minister at Tuel Lane). Mr.Jonathan PICKLES of
Sowerby Bridge to preach

Gas Exhibition. FLETCHER, RUSSELL & Co., Limited, Warrington, Manchester and London. To be opened by
Councillor William WILSON, chairman of the Gas Committee. Lectures by Miss WESTLAKE of London

Wanted, smart youth for the office. Age about 14. Apply Francis BERRY and Sons

Apprentice wanted to iron moulding. Apply WOOD Brothers, engineers, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, at once, an errand boy, half timer. Apply FIRTH's Boot Warehouse

A House To Let, Waterloo Street. Apply to Miles FOX, Providence Place
(Advert ran till the 2nd July 1897)

To Geologists. On sale, a large and varied collection of corals, fossils, &c. Apply Thomas SALTONSTALL, Sowerby
(Advert ran till the 28th May 1897)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Warley Congregational Sunday School. Rev.Eric R.LAWRENCE of Halifax

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School. Revs.John GILBERT of Bristol (circuit superintendent 24 years ago),
T.Greener BROOKES of Triangle

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for gas coal and cannel. Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer
and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, clerks to the council

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Meter inspector and improver wanted. John MARSLAND, engineer and
manager, Gas Works

St.George's, Sowerby. Revs.J.B.CHOLMELEY (chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield), Canon IVENS (vicar of Sowerby Bridge),
T.HINKLEY (vicar of Sowerby)

A Public Demonstration on starching, ironing etc. Misses F.B.FOSTER and V.WORDSWORTH (principals of the Practical Cookery
and Laundry School, Mechanic's Institute, Halifax)

To Contractors. Tenders for demolition of the Old Stone Tannery, Gratrix Lane, William Hall, Sowerby Bridge and the
rebuilding of it. S.WILKINSON, architect

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for gas coal and cannel. Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer
and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, clerks to the council

Flock Beds Cleaned. W.SUTCLIFFE, Swamp Mill, near Luddenden Foot
(Advert ran till the 13th August 1897)

See the splendid selection of black and tan boots & shoes at FIRTH's, Central Buildings and 33 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 9th July 1897)

Wanted, a few good joiners. William FOX and Son, Gratrix Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 18th June 1897)

Offices to let in Central Buildings. Apply Alfred S.FIRTH, boot manufacturer
(Advert ran till the 2nd July 1897)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

St.George's, Sowerby. Revs.J.B.CHOLMELEY (chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield), Canon IVENS (vicar of Sowerby Bridge),
T.HINKLEY (vicar of Sowerby)

Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen. A Free Tea for inhabitants over sixty years of age. Tickets from:
Mr.WILSON, grocer, Bolton Brow; Mr.A.S.FIRTH, Town Hall Street; Mr.BARRACLOUGH, District Council Office;
Mr.W.HORNER, grocer, Beech; Mr.GILL, printer, Wharf Street. F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, committee chairman

To be let or sold, three cottages in Finkle Street, Sowerby. Apply William WEBSTER, King's Arms, Sowerby
(Advert ran till the 10th September 1897)

Preliminary. Primrose League. RAWSON Habitation. Sowerby Bridge Ward. Annual meeting. Elizabeth RILEY, ward secretary

St.George's, Sowerby. Revs.J.B.CHOLMELEY (chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield), Canon IVENS (vicar of Sowerby Bridge),
T.HINKLEY (vicar of Sowerby)

Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen. A Free Tea for inhabitants over sixty years of age. Tickets from:
Mr.WILSON, grocer, Bolton Brow; Mr.A.S.FIRTH, Town Hall Street; Mr.BARRACLOUGH, District Council Office;
Mr.W.HORNER, grocer, Beech; Mr.GILL, printer, Wharf Street. F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, committee chairman

Misses TAYLOR (late of Sowerby Bridge), 43 York Street, Promenade, Blackpool. Public and private apartments. Piano
(Advert ran till the 1st October 1897)

Mr.J.BRIGGS, of Sowerby Bridge, to give lecture at the Town Hall

Wesleyan Mission Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Sunday School re-opening after painting and decorating. Revs.W.H.WARDLE of
Greetland, J.R.SHARPLEY of King Cross

Mount Pleasant Sunday School, Norland. Mr.Hartley ROBINSON of Rochdale to preach. Mr.John BARTY of Greetland to give
reading

RAWSON Habitation Primrose League. Sowerby Bridge Ward. First Annual meeting. Miss ARNOLD, ruling councillor of the
Halifax Habitation. Mrs.J.S.RAWSON. J.S.RAWSON, Esq., chairman. Elizabeth L.RILEY, ward secretary

St.George's, Sowerby. Revs.J.B.CHOLMELEY (chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield), Canon IVENS (vicar of Sowerby Bridge),
T.HINKLEY (vicar of Sowerby)

Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen. A Free Tea for inhabitants over sixty years of age. Tickets from:
Mr.WILSON, grocer, Bolton Brow; Mr.A.S.FIRTH, Town Hall Street; Mr.BARRACLOUGH, District Council Office;
Mr.W.HORNER, grocer, Beech; Mr.GILL, printer, Wharf Street. F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, committee chairman

Valuable Property in West Street, Sowerby Bridge. To be sold by auction by Messrs.HOLDSWORTH & Son. Dwelling house,
lock-up shop, wheelwright's shop, blacksmith's shop, sheds, stable and yard, currently occupied by Mr.William HEIGHINGTON.
Messrs.J.E. & E.H.HILL, solicitors, 4 Harrison Road, Halifax

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sewerage works and gas works extension. Wanting loans. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS,
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax. Solicitors and clerks to the council

J.Harger MITCHELL, registrar of marriages (for all chapels and the register office), George Street, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 23rd July 1897)

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss HUNTER of Heckmondwike

West End Congregational Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.J.Pandy WILLIAMS of Derby. Alderman G.H.SMITH, J.P.,
Mayor of Halifax

St.LUKE'S CHURCH, NORLAND. Rev.Canon Lowther CLARKE (Vicar of Dewsbury), J.H.MARSHALL (Curate of Heckmondwike)

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sewerage works and gas works extension. Wanting loans. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS,
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax. Solicitors and clerks to the council

Mr.Z.DRAKE of Elland to give lecture at the Town Hall

Primitive Methodist Sunday School. Revs.W.JONES of Tunstall, W.R.WILKINSON of Elland

St.LUKE'S CHURCH, NORLAND. Rev.Canon Lowther CLARKE (Vicar of Dewsbury), J.H.MARSHALL (Curate of Heckmondwike)

West End Congregational Sunday School. Memorial Stones to be laid by Mrs.J.H.ATKINSON, Mrs.W.NEWSOME,
Mr.T.HOEY (for J.W.BERRY) and Mr.T.CHADWICK. Revs.Eric A.LAWRENCE, R.BRIGGS (Honley). Messrs.J.NICHOLL (Ovenden),
F.BRADFORD (Elland), J.MAGSON (Sale), W.CLEGG and Councillor J.L.WRIGLEY to give addresses

Cyclists, Save Your Bones by using The V.G.Patent Cycle Brake. P.VAN GELDER, Bank Royd, Sowerby Bridge

Miss B.JOWETT, milliner, 3 Princess Street, Beech. Feathers, flowers, ribbons &c.
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

H.HATTON, architect, surveyor and estate agent. Town Hall Chambers, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture in the Town Hall

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Picnic to Rishworth. Apply to Mrs.B.WOOD, 2 Beech Villas or
Mrs.MARSLAND, Concrete Villa. Mr.J.W.WHITELEY opening the grounds at Stones House, Ripponden. Clara GREENWOOD, secretary

Cyclists, Save Your Bones by using The V.G.Patent Cycle Brake. P.VAN GELDER, Bank Royd, Sowerby Bridge

Notice of Removal. Miss L.BRADLEY, dressmaker (late of Walton Street) moved to 2 Newton Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 18th February 1898)

The Ladies' Warehouse, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge. The Misses ELLIS have purchased the business of Miss WOODHEAD,
ladies' and children's outfitter
(Advert ran till the 6th August 1897)

Summer Clearance of boots and shoes at FIRTH's, Central Buildings and 33 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th July 1897)

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Flower services. Rev.J.W.MAWER. Mrs.MAWER to give readings

Beech Academy, 11 Princess Street, conducted by Mr.T.M.FLETCHER, C.M.

Sowerby Bridge Swimming Club. Formation of a Ladies' section. W.H.GIBSON, swimming club representative

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Picnic to Rishworth. Apply to Mrs.B.WOOD, 2 Beech Villas or
Mrs.MARSLAND, Concrete Villa. Mr.J.W.WHITELEY opening the grounds at Stones House, Ripponden. Clara GREENWOOD, secretary

Sowerby Bridge Technical Schools. Teachers wanted. James H.HOYLE, secretary

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for cast iron pipes and excavation. Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors and clerks to the council, Commercial Bank Chambers,
Halifax

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

Primitive Methodist Church, Sowerby Bridge. Flower Services. Councillor William WILSON of Sowerby Bridge to preach.
Miss Nellie THOMAS (Ellen THOMAS?) to give readings

Mrs.WELLBURN and Miss BADDELEY, secretaries of the Ladies' Swimming Club

Beech Academy, 11 Princess Street, conducted by Mr.T.M.FLETCHER, C.M.

Miss FIRTH's pupils resume duties on Monday. Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Technical Schools. Teachers wanted. James H.HOYLE, secretary

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sewerage works and gas works extension. Wanting loans. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS,
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax. Solicitors and clerks to the council

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for cast iron pipes and excavation.
Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors and clerks to the council,
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

Great Clearance Sale, for fourteen days only. KEDDIE's, Toy and Fancy Shop, 8 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge

Look Out for the Grand Trip to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough on Rushbearing Saturday, promoted by the employees of
Mr.Rowland SIDDALL

Miss FIRTH's pupils resume duties on Monday. Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Sewerage works and gas works extension. Wanting loans. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS,
Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax. Solicitors and clerks to the council

To Masons, Slaters, Glaziers and Iron Roof makers. Tenders invited for demolishing and rebuilding warehouse at the
Industrial Hall, Sowerby Bridge. S.WILKINSON, architect

Great Clearance Sale, for fourteen days only. KEDDIE's, Toy and Fancy Shop, 8 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge

6th August 1897

Great Clearance Sale of boots and summer shoes at FIRTH's, Central Buildings and 33 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge

To Let, farm at Pickwood Scarr, Norland. Apply to Mrs.BINNS, Pickwood House, Pickwood Scarr, Norland. Also to let, land,
known as "The Roughs", Norland
(Advert ran till the 4th February 1898)

Spiritualist Lyceum. Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.Thomas WILDE

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture at the Town Hall

Look Out for the Grand Trip to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough on Rushbearing Saturday, promoted by the employees of
Mr.Rowland SIDDALL

To Masons, Slaters, Glaziers and Iron Roof makers. Tenders invited for demolishing and rebuilding warehouse at the
Industrial Hall, Sowerby Bridge. S.WILKINSON, architect

13th August 1897

Great Clearance Sale of boots and summer shoes at FIRTH's, Central Buildings and 33 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. The Late Bishop of Wakefield. Memorial Service. Rev.Canon IVENS

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School. Organ Reopening. Councillor J.CROSSLAND, J.P., of Halifax to preach. Rev.T.G.BROOKES
of Triangle. Miss R.WOMERSLEY of Halifax, soprano. Mr.J.MITCHELL of Halifax, tenor. Mr.A.GREENWOOD of Halifax, bass.
Mr.F.WHITELEY, organist

The Luddenden Foot Floral and Horticultural Society. Thirty eighth annual exhibition. Frank BRADLEY (Francis BRADLEY),
secretary

Sowerby Bridge Holidays. The workpeople of Mr.Rowland SIDDALL, Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge arranged an excursion to
Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough. Tickets from Messrs.A.S.FIRTH, Central Buildings; W.H.HALL, Ryburn Buildings;
J.NICHOLL, West Street; WHITEHEAD & Co., West Street; T.COPLEY, Town Hall Street; William HAIGH, Wharf Street;
Albert CLAY, Wharf Street; T.COOKE, Wharf STREET; W.WILSON, Bolton Brow. J.W.BARKER, secretary, Ryburn Music Rooms

To The Overseers of the Poor of the Township of Sowerby Bridge and to Samuel WEIGHTMAN, police superintendent.
Jonathan GREENWOOD of 28 West Street, Sowerby Bridge, grocer and provision dealer, will be applying for a licence to
sell wine

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Accounts to be audited by H.McCalmont RICH. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank
Chambers, Halifax and Sowerby Bridge, solicitors and clerks to the council

Tender for pulling down and rebuilding a warehouse for the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society not required as work postponed.
A.BRIGGS, secretary

20th August 1897

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Master Ernest HOWARTH to take the chair

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School. Organ Reopening. Councillor J.CROSSLAND, J.P., of Halifax to preach. Rev.T.G.BROOKES
of Triangle. Miss R.WOMERSLEY of Halifax, soprano. Mr.J.MITCHELL of Halifax, tenor. Mr.A.GREENWOOD of Halifax, bass.
Mr.F.WHITELEY, organist

The Luddenden Foot Floral and Horticultural Society. Thirty eighth annual exhibition. Frank BRADLEY (Francis BRADLEY),
secretary

To The Overseers of the Poor of the Township of Sowerby Bridge and to Samuel WEIGHTMAN, police superintendent.
Jonathan GREENWOOD of 28 West Street, Sowerby Bridge, grocer and provision dealer, will be applying for a licence to
sell wine

Tender for pulling down and rebuilding a warehouse for the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society not required as work postponed.
A.BRIGGS, secretary

27th August 1897

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Harvest Festival. Rev.J.W.MAWER. AINLEY's String Band

David CARTER, deceased, late of The Hollins, Triangle, former silk spinner. Samuel HOYLE, solicitor to the executor,
Sowerby Bridge

Re Henry BESWICK, deceased, late of 7 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, draper. John BESWICK, restaurant keepers, Hooley Hill,
Lancashire, brother of the deceased. Creditors to contact BATEMAN Brothers, accountants, 28 St.Petersgate, Stockport.
George A.W.TURNER, Warren Street, Stockport, solicitor for the administrator

3rd September 1897

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Harvest Festival. Rev.J.W.MAWER. AINLEY's String Band

St.Luke's, Norland. Harvest Services. Revs.William PURVIS (vicar of St.Mary's, Sowerby),
Septimus STREETON (vicar of St.James', Halifax), Wilfred HOWARD (Sowerby Bridge)

David CARTER, deceased, late of The Hollins, Triangle, former silk spinner. Samuel HOYLE, solicitor to the executor,
Sowerby Bridge

Re Henry BESWICK, deceased, late of 7 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, draper. John BESWICK, restaurant keepers, Hooley Hill,
Lancashire, brother of the deceased. Creditors to contact BATEMAN Brothers, accountants, 28 St.Petersgate, Stockport.
George A.W.TURNER, Warren Street, Stockport, solicitor for the administrator

OPENING OF BOLTON BROW NEW BOARD SCHOOLS
Mr.D.I.CLAY, chairman of the School Board, performed the opening ceremony
Mr.J.H.SWALLOW, J.P., chairman of the School Management Committee
Messrs.J.C.HORSFALL, R.H.WHITWORTH (clerk), Joseph GREENWOOD, R.W.EVANS, W.WILSON, F.CLAY, John HOLMES (headmaster)
Councillors F.J.SCHOLEFIELD J.P., William WILSON
Miss CRABTREE, head mistress of the girls' department
Miss MUIR, head mistress of the infants department
Mr.HORSFALL, organist

10th September 1897

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Harvest Festival Services. Rev.G.S.SMITH. Councillor William WILSON

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Application invited for Inspector of Nuisances. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to
the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

To Let, the "After Grass" on estate of Pickwood House, Norland. Apply Mrs.BINNS, Pickwood House, Norland
(Advert ran till the 24th September 1897)

CANON IVENS ON KINDLINESS (sermon at Christ Church, text given)
Rev.Canon IVENS
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17th September 1897

Rooms to let at Central Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Apply to J.FIRTH, ironmonger
(Advert ran till the 12th November 1897)

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to lecture at the Town Hall

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Harvest Thanksgiving Services. Revs. R.PHIPPS (vicar of Brighouse), Canon IVENS

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. W.T.WALTON, secretary, 11 South View

St.Luke's School, Norland. Grand Social. Arranged by Mrs.Virgil EVERS, Mrs.PRIESTLEY and Mrs.WOLFENDEN. Mr.W.ELLIS, M.C.

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Application invited for Inspector of Nuisances. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to
the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

24th September 1897

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

CORRESPONDENCE
D.PARKER, secretary, United Methodist Free Church

SOWERBY BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB (batting and bowling averages)
FIRST ELEVEN
W.D.HATTON, J.DOVENOR, H.SIDDALL, C.HELLIWELL, L.STANSFIELD, J.LUMB, J.PEEL, J.T.DOVENOR, C.HATTON, A.ROBINSON,
H.HATTON, F.UTTLEY, G.FARRAR, C.HORNER
SECOND ELEVEN
J.PEEL, G.A.WOOD, J.H.SCHOFIELD, H.GREENWOOD, E.LAWTON, C.HORNER, J.A.CROWTHER, Joe HAIGH (Joseph HAIGH), A.ROBINSON,
S.T.LAYCOCK, Oliver CROTHERS, B.W.WOOD, W.H.GIBSON, W.SHUTTLEWORTH, Dr.WELLBURN

1st October 1897

Tom BRIGGS (Thomas BRIGGS), Cash Chemist, agent for Munyford's Remedies

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Service for Men Only. Rev.Canon IVENS

St.John Ambulance Association. Drs.DUNN, BROWN : lecturers. W.H.GIBSON, 31 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, secretary

Band Of Hope Jubilee Bazaar. The Mayoress of Halifax

St.Luke's School, Norland. Meat Tea and Grand Entertainment. Mr.W.HIGHLEY, pianist. Mr.C.DYSON, violin

8th October 1897

Tom BRIGGS (Thomas BRIGGS), Cash Chemist, agent for Munyford's Remedies

SOWERBY BRIDGE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (accounts summary)
H.McCalmont RICH, assistant district auditor
James BARRACLOUGH, accountant
Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Town Hall

Wesleyan Chapel, Friendly. Mr.Wilkinson PICKLES of Gad's Hill, to preach

St.John Ambulance Association. Drs.DUNN, BROWN : lecturers. W.H.GIBSON, 31 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, secretary

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Organ recital by F.de G.ENGLISH, F.R.C.O., organist of Halifax Parish Church

St.Luke's School, Norland. Meat Tea and Grand Entertainment. Mr.W.HIGHLEY, pianist. Mr.C.DYSON, violin

Millinery. New velvets, felts, wings &c. Miss TIDSWELL's, 11 John Street, Beech
(Advert ran till the 12th November 1897)

15th October 1897

Tom BRIGGS (Thomas BRIGGS), Cash Chemist, agent for Munyon's Remedies
(Advert ran till the 22nd April 1898)

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Organ recital by F.de G.ENGLISH, F.R.C.O., organist of Halifax Parish Church

St.John Ambulance Association. Drs.DUNN, BROWN : lecturers. W.H.GIBSON, 31 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, secretary

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for cast iron pipes, pillar lams and lamp cages.
Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

SERMON TO MEN (at Christ Church, text given)
Rev.Canon IVENS
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22nd October 1897

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mr.H.G.HEY (inspirational) of Halifax

St.John Ambulance Association. Drs.DUNN, BROWN : lecturers. W.H.GIBSON, 31 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge, secretary

29th October 1897

THE CORN MILLERS' AGITATION (employees of the Halifax and Sowerby Bridge Flour Societies wanted better working conditions)

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Church, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.C.JEFFERIES (C.JEFFRIES) of Oxford, S.G.SCOTT. Organ recital by
Mr.A.POLLITT, A.R.C.M., A.R.C.O.

Heald Rugs for Sale. R.WOOD, heald maker, Corporation Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 10th December 1897)

5th November 1897

CORRESPONDENCE. THE ATTACK ON BOARD SCHOOLS
Mr.J.S.RAWSON
J.W.MAWER

Percy Fielding BALL, drysalter and insurance broker, Mearclough House, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Church, Sowerby Bridge. Rev.S.G.SCOTT of Clitheroe. W.L.SAVILE, Esq., of Halifax, will play the organ

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Service for men Only. Rev.Canon IVENS

Primitive Methodist Chapel. Rev.W.H.MATTHEWS

Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER

To be sold, a plot of land, at lower end of Willow Hall Park. Also three cottages at Boulderclough, Sowerby.
Apply J.NAYLOR, Warley
(Advert ran till the 3rd December 1897)

Wanted, a good woolsorter. Apply W.EDLESTON, Sowerby Bridge

Printing and Stationery. William ACKROYD, printer, bookbinder & manufacturing stationer, "Chronicle" Office, Town Hall
Street

12th November 1897

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss HUNTER (clairvoyant) of Heckmondwike

Sowerby Bridge and District Nonconformist Council. F.J.SCHOLEFIELD, J.P. Rev.S.G.BARRETT

Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club. Annual tea and soiree. The Right Hon. J.W.MELLOR, Q.C., M.P. and Councillor J.H.WHITELEY, J.P.,
to speak. Councillor J.W.WHITELEY, chairman. Mr.G.W.NICHOLSON, humorist, Leeds. Mr.H.LAW, accompanist

Two good houses now ready, Greenup's Terrace, Sowerby Bridge. Apply, SUTCLIFFE's, 94 Industrial Road

Wanted, a good woolsorter. Apply W.EDLESTON, Sowerby Bridge

Printing and Stationery. William ACKROYD, printer, bookbinder & manufacturing stationer, "Chronicle" Office, Town Hall
Street

19th November 1897

CORRESPONDENCE. THE ATTACK ON THE SCHOOL BOARDS
J.Selwyn RAWSON
Rev.Canon IVENS, G.S.SMITH
Mr.HORSFALL
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J.W.MAWER

Town Hall, Sowerby Bridge. Sacred Limelight Lectures of the Holy Land. Mr.B.GREENWOOD, lecturer. Limelight by
Mr.Daniel PARKER

Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club. Annual tea and soiree. The Right Hon. J.W.MELLOR, Q.C., M.P. and Councillor J.H.WHITELEY, J.P.,
to speak. Councillor J.W.WHITELEY, chairman. Mr.G.W.NICHOLSON, humorist, Leeds. Mr.H.LAW, accompanist

26th November 1897

LECTURE ON CO-OPERATION (arranged by the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society)
Mr.H.H.VIVIAN of London lectured
Mr.George OLDFIELD, committee chairman

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Wesleyan Mission Chapel. Sale of Work. J.H.SCHOLEFIELD, Esq., to open it

Found, a collie dog. Thomas DIXON, Harper Royd Lane, Norland

3rd December 1897

To be sold by private treaty, the whole of the household furniture of the late Mrs.James SUTCLIFFE, Ryburn Villas

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Jonathan ALLOTT and George ALLOTT, trading as ALLOTT Brothers,
mineral water manufacturers, The Steps, Sowerby Bridge, is dissolved. Jonathan ALLOTT to carry on the business.
John C.BELL, solicitor, Sowerby Bridge

10th December 1897

CORRESPONDENCE
Mr.MAWER (J.W.MAWER)
J.Selwyn RAWSON

THE GREETLAND MURDER - A MERCIFUL VERDICT
Ann DICKINSON, 24, single, accused of murdering her daughter, Gertrude, aged 1. Has two other, illegitimate, children
Mrs.SCHOFIELD, next door neighbour of accused
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Mr.BAIRSTOW, defence

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Norland. St.Luke's Parish Schools. Annual tea and entertainment. Revs. Canon IVENS, S.F.LAYCOCK

17th December 1897

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. G.H.BIBBINS of Plymouth to lecture. Soloist, Mr.John HARGREAVES

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. D.I.CLAY to open the Christmas Sale

Norland Baptist Sunday School. Social to be opened by Councillor WHITTAKER

W.I.COCKROFT, bass vocalist, teacher of the pianoforte and singing, 23 Craven Terrace, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 31st December 1897)

24th December 1897

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. D.I.CLAY to open the Christmas Sale

Norland Baptist Sunday School. Social to be opened by Councillor WHITTAKER

A Grand Sacred Concert at the Town Hall. Miss Emily MELLOR, soprano. Miss Pattie HODGSON, contralto. Mr.J.R.SYKES, tenor,
Mr.W.L.COCKROFT, bass. Mr.S.T.WADE, elocutionist. Mr.Edgar DRAKE of Bradford, violin. Mr.Cookson GREENWOOD, accompanist

31st December 1897

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mr.T.O.TODD. Mrs.GREENWOOD of Sowerby Bridge (President of the British Spiritualist
Lyceum Union)

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. A Watch-Night Service and Service for Men only. Rev.Canon IVENS

7th January 1898

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge. Miss FIRTH's pupils to resume school duties on Tuesday January 18th

A respectable lodger wanted. Mrs.JENNINGS, Albion Street, Sunny Bank, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 21st January 1898)

To let or sell, Ryburn Villa, lately in the occupation of the late Mrs.SUTCLIFFE. Will also sell house adjoining, now in
the occupation of Mr.MARTIN. Apply to W.A.SUTCLIFFE, Westfield, Sowerby Bridge

14th January 1898

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.RINGROSE (inspirational) of Halifax. Mr.MORSE of London, editor of
"Lyceum Banner"

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge. Miss FIRTH's pupils to resume school duties on Tuesday January 18th

Office boy wanted, not over 14 years of age. Apply WOOD Brothers, Valley Iron Works

21st January 1898

Home and Foreign Missions. Rev.R.SWALLOW to lecture at Providence, Sowerby and Tuel Lane. Mr.H.MITCHELL, chairman.
Revs.A.P.RIDDETT, J.W.MAWER

In Commemoration of the Golden Wedding of Mr.and Mrs.Thomas ACKROYD of Sowerby Bridge. Tea and social at the U.F.M.C.
School, Tuel Lane

To Let - A good well-lighted room. Apply T.DYSON, plasterer, Greenup's Terrace
(Advert ran till the 15th April 1898)

28th January 1898

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.HOYLE of Halifax

In Commemoration of the Golden Wedding of Mr.and Mrs.Thomas ACKROYD of Sowerby Bridge. Tea and social at the U.F.M.C.
School, Tuel Lane

Valuable Property in West Street, Sowerby Bridge. To be sold by auction by Messrs.HOLDSWORTH & Son. Dwelling house,
lock-up shop, wheelwright's shop, blacksmith's shop, sheds, stable and yard, currently occupied by Mr.William HEIGHINGTON.
Messrs.J.E. & E.H.HILL, solicitors, 4 Harrison Road, Halifax

Wanted, an apprentice to slating and plastering. Apply, George WHITELEY, West Street, Sowerby Bridge

4th February 1898

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Service for men Only. Rev.Canon IVENS, vicar

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Grand Musical Service by the choir of Hanover Chapel, Halifax. Mr.C.HAIGH, choirmaster.
Mr.A.FAWTHROP, organist

Primitive Methodist Church, Sowerby Bridge. A Grand "At Home". Room furnished and decorated by Messrs.Thomas RHODES & Son,
Broad Street, Halifax. Mr.and Mrs.HANSON of the Joint Stock Bank. Mr.and Mrs.S.WHITELEY, West Street. Dr.and Mrs.DUNN.
W.EATOUGH, secretary, 5 Annie Street, Tuel Lane

Valuable Property in West Street, Sowerby Bridge. To be sold by auction by Messrs.HOLDSWORTH & Son. Dwelling house,
lock-up shop, wheelwright's shop, blacksmith's shop, sheds, stable and yard, currently occupied by Mr.William HEIGHINGTON.
Messrs.J.E. & E.H.HILL, solicitors, 4 Harrison Road, Halifax

Wanted, an apprentice to slating and plastering. Apply, George WHITELEY, West Street, Sowerby Bridge

House to let, Summerland Terrace, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge. Apply F.SUTCLIFFE, no.48, above address
(Advert ran till the 1st April 1898)

11th February 1898

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mrs.CROSSLEY of Halifax

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Grand Musical Service by the choir of Hanover Chapel, Halifax. Mr.C.HAIGH, choirmaster.
Mr.A.FAWTHROP, organist

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. Alderman John Foster CLAY, president. Miss Jessie MOORHOUSE, soprano. Miss E.COCKER,
contralto. Mr.John HEYWOOD, tenor. Mr.A.S.KINNELL, bass. Mr.H.LAW, accompanist. Mr.H.GAUKROGER, conductor.
W.T.WALTON, secretary

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Second Annual Tea and Public Meeting. Mrs.William GREENWOOD to
take the chair. Right Hon.J.W.MELLOR, Q.C., M.P.. Mrs TOMKINSON from Cheshire. Miss Maude THOMAS, accompanist

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for fire clay retorts, fire bricks, fire clay &c.
Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

18th February 1898

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. The Private Street Works Act 1892. Clifton Street, Clifton Terrace, Park Street and
Willow Street. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors and clerks to the council

Wanted, room and power in Sowerby Bridge. Shed room preferred. Apply HOMFRAY & Co. Limited, Sowerby Bridge

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mrs.MIDGLEY of West Vale

Wesleyan Chapel, Friendly. Mr.John SCHOFIELD of Sowerby to preach. Mrs.RIDDETT to give readings

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. To be opened by J.W.BANCROFT

Sowerby Bridge and District Women's Liberal Association. Second Annual Tea and Public Meeting. Mrs.William GREENWOOD to
take the chair. Right Hon.J.W.MELLOR, Q.C., M.P.. Mrs TOMKINSON from Cheshire. Miss Maude THOMAS, accompanist

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for fire clay retorts, fire bricks, fire clay &c.
Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Tenders invited for setts, flags, kerbs, sanitary earthenware, pitch.
Frederick B.ROTHERA, surveyor. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, clerks to the council, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax

25th February 1898

Lessons on the Pianoforte. Miss L.WOOD, Harper Royd, Norland
(Advert ran till the 9th September 1898)

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. The Private Street Works Act 1892. Clifton Street, Clifton Terrace, Park Street and
Willow Street. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors and clerks to the council

Mr.F.WOLFENDEN of Triangle to preach at the Primitive Methodist Chapel

Lost, a Yorkshire terrier. Mr.MITCHELL, 2 Broad Street

Company being set up to buy James ROYSTON, Son & Co. Limited, wire manufacturers, Shroggs Mill, Halifax.
J.H.SWALLOW J.P. (Halifax) and John WILSON J.P. (Elland) : trustees. Alfred ARNOLD M.P. (chairman, Clare Hall, Halifax),
Thomas SUTCLIFFE (Cliff Hall, Halifax), C.C.ARNOLD J.P. (Hadlow, Halifax), Alfred WINKS (manager, Shroggs House, Halifax),
William CRABTREE (traveller, Rhodes Street, Halifax) : directors. C.Ramos APPLEYARD, broker, Halifax.
Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors, Halifax. Edwin COLLIER, TONGUE & Co., auditors, Manchester.
F.SELLARS, secretary, Shroggs Mill, Halifax. James ROYSTON & Co. established in 1797. Remained in the same family till
1871 when it was taken over by Alfred ARNOLD, M.P. for Halifax and his son, C.C.ARNOLD, J.P.

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mr.T.O.TODD to give address

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. Annual General Meeting. W.T.WALTON, secretary, 11 South View

House to let in Scarr Head Road. Apply G.SCHOLEFIELD, 3 Cow Green, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 18th March 1898)

11th March 1898

John H.STEAD, general auctioneer, valuer and Estate Agent, Town Hall Chambers, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

To be sold as a going concern, the Fried Fish and Chip Potatoe Dealer's Shop, Bolton Brow. Apply John H.STEAD, auctioneer,
Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 25th March 1898)

The Sowerby Bridge Choral Society. Annual General Meeting. W.T.WALTON, secretary, 11 South View

West End Congregational Sunday School. Meat Tea. Mr.H.H.CLEGG, accompanist/ Mr.BARNES, violin

The Infectious Disease (Notification) Act 1889. Urban District Council of Sowerby. Edgar BOOTH, solicitor, Halifax, clerk
to the council

18th March 1898

Shares in The Sowerby Bridge Football and Athletic Company available. Messrs.Frank CLAY (worsted spinner, Wood View,
Sowerby Bridge), Daniel Ingham CLAY (woollen manufacturer, Sowerby Bridge),
William Henry GIBSON (cashier, 81 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge),
Joe Crossley NEWSOME (Joseph Crossley NEWSOME, machinery merchant, Dale Street, Sowerby Bridge),
William Arthur SUTCLIFFE (woollen manufacturer, Westfield, Sowerby Bridge),
Dr.Edgar Duesbury WELLBURN (surgeon, Beech House, Sowerby Bridge),
Albert WOOD (carrier by water, Calder House, Sowerby Bridge): directors.
Mr.John Corrin BELL, solicitor, Town Hall Chambers, Sowerby Bridge.
Mr.Henry WORSNOP, secretary, 70 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Messrs.J.BARRON & Son, auditors, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Messrs.William SUTCLIFFE, Edward HANSON, Thomas HOEY

Established 1869. ALLOTT Brothers, mineral water manufacturers, Steps, Sowerby Bridge. Certificate of analysis. Granville
H.SHARPE, F.C.S., analyst, late principal of the Liverpool College of Chemistry
(Advert ran till the 15th July 1898)

THE STAINLAND OUTRAGE. SMART SENTENCE
John Thomas BOTTOMLEY, aged 18, of Beestonley Lane, Stainland indicted for the rape of Clara BEAUMONT, aged 14, who
lived with her parents at Old Lindley Edge
Mr.Justice RIDLEY, Leeds Assizes

MYTHOLMROYD CYCLIST KILLED
George William JEPSON of Dewsbury, formerly of Mytholmroyd, died

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Miss HUNTER (clairvoyant) of Heckmondwike

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER

St.John Ambulance Association. Annual Social and Presentation of Certificates and Medallions. Vocalist: Miss A.LEES,
Misses A.WHITELEY and N.WHITELEY, Mr.A.PLATT, Mr.T.E.WHITEHEAD, Mr.E.C.WASHINGTON (humorist), Master ACKROYD.
Reciters: Miss WHITEHEAD and Mr.J.A.BOOTH. Mr.A.W.HORSFALL, accompanist.
Master John HORNER and F.HORNER (piano and violin) will play for dancing.
Messrs.T.HOEY, W.E.HOLROYD, R.C.M.ECCLES : M.C.s. Mr.and Mrs.William HAIGH of Raven Lodge to present awards.
Rev.G.S.SMITH

The Infectious Disease (Notification) Act 1889. Urban District Council of Sowerby. Edgar BOOTH, solicitor, Halifax, clerk
to the council

25th March 1898

Shares in The Sowerby Bridge Football and Athletic Company available. Messrs.Frank CLAY (worsted spinner, Wood View,
Sowerby Bridge), Daniel Ingham CLAY (woollen manufacturer, Sowerby Bridge),
William Henry GIBSON (cashier, 81 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge),
Joe Crossley NEWSOME (Joseph Crossley NEWSOME, machinery merchant, Dale Street, Sowerby Bridge),
William Arthur SUTCLIFFE (woollen manufacturer, Westfield, Sowerby Bridge),
Dr.Edgar Duesbury WELLBURN (surgeon, Beech House, Sowerby Bridge),
Albert WOOD (carrier by water, Calder House, Sowerby Bridge): directors.
Mr.John Corrin BELL, solicitor, Town Hall Chambers, Sowerby Bridge.
Mr.Henry WORSNOP, secretary, 70 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Messrs.J.BARRON & Son, auditors, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Messrs.William SUTCLIFFE, Edward HANSON, Thomas HOEY

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mr.FEATHERSTONE

Norland Brass Band. Annual Concert. Miss Clara HOWARTH, soprano, Littleborough. Miss Maude JAMESON, contralto, Bradford.
Miss Ada SHARP, violin, Queensbury. Mr.J.R.SYKES, tenor, Halifax. Mr.Donald CAMERON, humorist, Burnley.
Mr.G.T.BANCROFT, accompanist. Mr.E.BEAUMONT, conductor

West Riding County Council. Technical Exhibitions. Apply Mr.J.H.MITCHELL, Rose Cottage, Greetland

Shares for sale in W.SUMMERSCALES & Sons Limited, Keighley. Trustees: Lieutenant-Colonel ROBINSON J.P. (Overdale, Skipton),
J.F.PONTING (manager, Craven Bank, Keighley). Directors: Joseph SUMMERSCALES (chairman, KEIGHLEY),
W.H.FOSTER (chairman of Edward FOSTER and Son Limited, Halifax),
Councillor Robert MAUDE (chairman of the CAMPBELL Gas Engine Company, Halifax).
M.C.LONGSDON (managing director, Keighley).
Solicitors: Messrs.WALKER & ROWE (8 Bucklersbury, London), Messrs.WRIGHT and WATERWORTH (Keighley).
Auditors: Messrs.James DUFF & WHITHAM, Barum House, Halifax, Bradford and 58 Lombard Street, London.
Brokers: Mr.T.H.CARTER (Halifax), Messrs.KNIGHT & BARNES (Bradford).
Secretary : Mr.R.G.ROBSON, Coney Lane Works, Keighley. Company established in 1850 by the late John SUMMERSCALES

Wanted, a good joiner. Apply J.MITCHELL, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge

For sale cheap, a good second hand pneumatic bicycle. Apply BUTTERWORTH, 19 Clay Street
(Advert ran till the 29th April 1898)

House to let in Waterloo Street. Apply Miles FOX, Providence Place, Sowerby New Road
(Advert ran till the 29th April 1898)

To let, three newly erected houses in Harper Royd Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Apply to Richard LONGBOTTOM on the premises
(Advert ran till the 27th May 1898)

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Revs. John ROBERTSON (vicar of Bradford), Canon IVENS, Ven.Archdeacon WILSON (vicar of
Rochdale)

West Riding County Council. Technical Exhibitions. Apply Mr.J.H.MITCHELL, Rose Cottage, Greetland

On sale, a few gilts in pig. Apply John SYKES, butcher, Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 29th April 1898)

To let, a cottage in Charlotte Street, Beech. Apply T.F.ROWLINSON, opposite church, Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 29th April 1898)

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

West Riding County Council. Technical Exhibitions. Apply Mr.J.H.MITCHELL, Rose Cottage, Greetland

15th April 1898

Vin Vitae, cough and bronchitis mixture. Recommended by Mr.J.SMITH, billposter, 12 Upper Fountain Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Sold by T.BRIGGS, chemist ; THOMAS, grocer; WALTON, chemist
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Wincarnis tonic. Sold by T.BRIGGS, chemist, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 15th July 1898)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Revs. G.S.SMITH, B.C.BARNARD (Luddenden Foot)

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Rev.W.KENDREW of Low Moor

West Riding County Council. Technical Exhibitions. Apply Mr.J.H.MITCHELL, Rose Cottage, Greetland

22nd April 1898

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.BATIE, inspirational, Halifax. Mr.G.H.BIBBING B.A., to talk

Brunswick U.F.M.C., Halifax. Rev.Joseph HOCKING of Burnley. Alderman J.DUCKWORTH, M.P., of Rochdale. Rev.R.HEBBRON,
resident minister

Don't miss it. Concert at Norland Church School. Mr.John BROOK, professor of music, Elland. Miss LISTER, soprano.
Miss SPENCER (contralto). Mr.DAWTREY, tenor. Mr.MACKIE, prize bass singer. Mr.H.LITTLEWOOD, humorist

To contractors. Tenders invited for erection of 13 houses at Beech, Sowerby Bridge. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

29th April 1898

William HAIGH, Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge, is now showing a large and well assorted stock of dress goods, ladies'
mantles, capes &c.
(Advert ran till the 1st July 1898)

Alfred S.FIRTH, boot manufacturer, begs to call the attention of the public to his grand show of new goods. Central
Buildings, opposite Town Hall and 33 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 29th July 1898)

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.H.G.HEY, inspirational, Halifax. Mr.G.H.BIBBING B.A., to talk

To contractors. Tenders invited for erection of 13 houses at Beech, Sowerby Bridge. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

Mrs.W.WILDE, Ryburn House, 79 Palatine Road, Blackpool. Bath and piano. Near central station
(Advert ran till the 30th September 1898)

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.J.H.JAMES of Hebden Bridge, R.HEBBRON of Halifax

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.James CUTHBERTSON of Nottingham, H.Graham PAYN of Halifax

Hurrah! Hurrah! Still living! Notice of removal. M.WADE, practical tailor, begs to inform his customers that he has
removed to 49 Sowerby Street
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society. Agent for Sowerby Bridge, Mr.William LUMB, grocer, Sowerby Street
(Advert ran till the 25th November 1898)

Wanted at once, cap spinning overlooker, age about 24. Apply CLAY & HORSFALL, Sowerby Bridge

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mr.E.MARKLEW

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.James CUTHBERTSON of Nottingham, H.Graham PAYN of Halifax

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for gas coal and cannel. Mr.John MARSLAND,
engineer and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors and clerks to the
council

Notice of removal. WHITELEY's Fent Stores have been removed to 32 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

W.NORMANTON, fish, fruit and potatoe merchant wishes to announce that he had taken the shop lately occupied by Mr.WOODHEAD,
pork butcher in West Street
(Advert ran till the 24th June 1898)

St.George's Church, Sowerby. Revs.George THOMPSON (Diocesan secretary), Canon IVENS (vicar of Sowerby Bridge),
J.R.HILL (vicar of Lightcliffe)

In Memoriam. W.E.GLADSTONE. Service at Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER

Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council. Gas Department. Tenders invited for gas coal and cannel. Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer
and manager, Gas Works. Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax, solicitors and clerks to the council

Local agents for the sale of Coleman's Wincarnis. T.BRIGGS, cash chemist, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th September 1898)

Misses TAYLOR, 43 York Street, Promenade, Blackpool. Public and private apartments
(Advert ran till the 30th September 1898)

Life Boat Saturday. Tenders for refreshment booth wanted. Apply George WRAY, secretary

To let, house, 24 Margate Street. Apply S.HOYLE, solicitor
(Advert ran till the 1st July 1898)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Sunday School Procession on Whit-Tuesday. Allan Park kindly lent by Mr.MARSH

Life Boat Saturday. Tenders for refreshment booth wanted. Apply George WRAY, secretary

Mr.N.ROBINSON of Elland to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Money lent without bondsmen. A private gentleman advances from �2 10s upwards. Mr.H.H.CATTELL, 39 Lister Lane, Halifax
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

For sale, Turn Lee Farm, adjoining Cotton Stones Church in Sowerby Township. Apply J.A.INGHAM, Shaw, Todmorden
(Advert ran till the 24th June 1898)

Beerhouse to let. The Anchor Inn, Mill Bank, Triangle. Apply Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors, Halifax

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mrs.MIDGLEY, clairvoyant of West Vale

Mr.W.DARLOW of Halifax to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Free Church, Norland. Revs.J.F.HUGHES of Elland, W.H.MATTHEWS of Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. Call for property owning Liberals to register to vote. John William HOEY, Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. John H.STEAD, auctioneer, Liberal Registration Agent, Sowerby Bridge

Beerhouse to let. The Anchor Inn, Mill Bank, Triangle. Apply Godfrey RHODES & EVANS, solicitors, Halifax

West End Congregational Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.C.LEMONE of Leeds, G.Ward SIDDALL of Halifax

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. Call for property owning Liberals to register to vote. John William HOEY, Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. John H.STEAD, auctioneer, Liberal Registration Agent, Sowerby Bridge

Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge. Revs.J.WATSON (principal of Manchester College),
W.H.MATTHEWS (circuit minister)

St.John Ambulance Association. Sowerby Bridge Centre. T.W.RICHARDSON, secretary

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. Call for property owning Liberals to register to vote. John William HOEY, Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. John H.STEAD, auctioneer, Liberal Registration Agent, Sowerby Bridge

E.NORMANTON, fish, fruit and potatoe merchant wishes to announce that he had taken the shop lately occupied by Mr.WOODHEAD,
pork butcher in West Street
(Advert ran till the 26th August 1898)

Twelve roomed house to let or sell near Allan Gate. Apply W.HOOSEN on the premises

Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to give lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Rooms, Town hall

Mr.BALDWIN of Halifax to talk at the Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel lane, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Flower Service. Rev.J.W.MAWER. Miss F.A.WILCOCK to give
reading. Copies of service from Mr.A.S.FIRTH's, Town Hall Street

St.John Ambulance Association. Sowerby Bridge Centre. T.W.RICHARDSON, secretary

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. Call for property owning Liberals to register to vote. John William HOEY, Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. John H.STEAD, auctioneer, Liberal Registration Agent, Sowerby Bridge

Go to William HAIGH's, Centre Mill, Sowerby Bridge, for ladies blouses shirts and costumes
(Advert ran till the 9th September 1898)

Twelve roomed house to let or sell near Allan Gate. Apply W.HOOSEN on the premises

Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Rooms, Town Hall

St.John Ambulance Association. Sowerby Bridge Centre. T.W.RICHARDSON, secretary

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. Call for property owning Liberals to register to vote. John William HOEY, Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. John H.STEAD, auctioneer, Liberal Registration Agent, Sowerby Bridge

Mill Bank
SACRED CONCERT
Mr.L.WHITELEY lent field near Lumb Mill. Mr.Fred HAIGH, conductor

Sowerby
LIBERAL COUNCIL
Messrs.George SMITH, Arthur FISHWICK, Gabriel CLAYTON, Thomas PINDER (secretary), George CHEETHAM, Alfred WHITELEY,
Tom HELLOWELL (Thomas HELLOWELL), John HAIGH : Liberal Council representatives, Mill Bank
Messrs. William Henry LEAH, Joseph HOPKINSON, Smith AINLEY, Smith EMMOTT (secretary), Henry HANSON, S.TURNER,
William WILSON, Crowther STANDEVEN< Rev.W.C.EVANS : Liberal Council representatives, Sowerby
Mr.J.H.STEAD, Liberal agent

Twelve roomed house to let or sell near Allan Gate. Apply W.HOOSON on the premises
(Advert ran till the 9th September 1898)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Norland, St.Luke's. Rev.J.ELLISON

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. Call for property owning Liberals to register to vote. John William HOEY, Wharf Street,
Sowerby Bridge. John H.STEAD, auctioneer, Liberal Registration Agent, Sowerby Bridge

A well dressed youth is always a credit both to his parents and himself. J.ASTIN & Sons, clothiers, 15 Town Hall Street,
Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd September 1898)

Wincarnis tonic. Sold by T.BRIGGS, chemist, Sowerby Bridge and J.H.THOMAS, Town Hall Street
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.PARKER (trance)

Halifax Rural District Council. To contractors. Tenders invited for sewage pipe laying. A.T.LONGBOTHAM, solicitor, clerk,
4 Carlton Street, Halifax

Wanted, a respectable lodger. Mrs.JENNINGS, 14 Albion Street, Sunny Bank, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 19th August 1898)

Wanted 50 or 100 shares in John MARSH & Company Limited

Lost, on Wednesday morning, a workman's apron, between Mr.STANSFIELD's, newsagent and Town Hall

Halifax Rural District Council. To contractors. Tenders invited for sewage pipe laying. A.T.LONGBOTHAM, solicitor, clerk,
4 Carlton Street, Halifax

Wanted 50 or 100 shares in John MARSH & Company Limited

5th August 1898

John MARSH & Co, bus company, offices 14 Commercial Street, Halifax (timetable)
(Ran till the 30th December 1898)

Summer sale of boots and shoes now proceeding at FIRTH's, boot manufacturer, Central Buildings and 33 Bolton Brow
(Advert ran till the 21st October 1898)

The late Mr.WAVELL of Halifax lived under four sovereigns and was present at the opening of the first passenger railway
(probably Edward Minson WAVELL who died aged 90 -FreeBMD)

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture at the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall

Register! Register! Register! To the Liberals of the Sowerby Division. Mr.John H.STEAD, Liberal Agent

To let, a good cottage in Charlotte Street. Apply to T.F.ROWLINSON, boot repairer, Wharf Street, opposite church, Sowerby
Bridge
(Advert ran till the 28th October 1898)

12th August 1898

United Methodist Free Churches. Sowerby Bridge Circuit. Public tea and meeting in connection with the farewell and welcome
of ministers will be held at Tuel Lane school and chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER leaving to be replaced by Rev.E.GRAY of
Peterborough

Register! Register! Register! To the Liberals of the Sowerby Division. Mr.John H.STEAD, Liberal Agent

19th August 1898

United Methodist Free Churches. Sowerby Bridge Circuit. Public tea and meeting in connection with the farewell and welcome
of ministers will be held at Tuel Lane school and chapel. Rev.J.W.MAWER leaving to be replaced by Rev.E.GRAY of
Peterborough

Myrtle Grove, Sowerby Bridge. Miss FIRTH's pupils will resume duties on Monday, August 29th
(Advert ran till the 9th September 1898)

Register! Register! Register! To the Liberals of the Sowerby Division. Mr.John H.STEAD, Liberal Agent

26th August 1898

St.Luke's, Norland. Harvest services. Revs.Canon IVENS, C.H.OSLER, E.BRIERLEY

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Harvest Festival. Rev.E.GRAY. Mrs.CLARK of Luddenden Foot to give address

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. John H.STEAD, Liberal Agent, Sowerby Bridge

John William HOPKINSON (deceased), Flour Society Manager, late of Woodland Villa, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge.
Any claims to Elizabeth HOPKINSON, Woodland Villa, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, at once, a caretaker for Baptist Chapel, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge. Apply A.ASTIN, 15 Town Hall Street,
Sowerby Bridge

2nd September 1898

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mrs.CROSSLEY (clairvoyant) of Halifax

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Christadelphian meeting Room, Town Hall

St.Luke's, Norland. Harvest services. Revs.Canon IVENS, C.H.OSLER, E.BRIERLEY

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Harvest Festival. Rev.E.GRAY. Mrs.CLARK of Luddenden Foot to give address

Sowerby Parliamentary Division. John H.STEAD, Liberal Agent, Sowerby Bridge

John William HOPKINSON (deceased), Flour Society Manager, late of Woodland Villa, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge.
Any claims to Elizabeth HOPKINSON, Woodland Villa, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge

House to let, Summerland Terrace, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge. Apply F.SUTCLIFFE, 48 Wakefield Road

9th September 1898

Councillor J.H.L.BALDWIN unable to accept re-election as Mayor of Halifax

Mr.William DARLOW of Halifax to give lecture at the Christadelphian meeting Room, Town Hall

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Harvest Festival. Revs. W.H.MATTHEWS, G.S.SMITH. Mrs.EVANS of Sowerby to
give address

The popular lanternist, D.PARKER, 19 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 14 October 1898)

House to let, Summerland Terrace, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge. Apply F.SUTCLIFFE, 48 Wakefield Road

16th September 1898

William HAIGH, draper, Sowerby Bridge, is already shewing the new jackets and capes for the coming autumn
(Advert ran till the 16th December 1898)

Wanted, good short timer. Apply A.SUNDERLAND, Willow Hall

Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Christadelphian meeting Room, Town Hall

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, Harvest Thanksgiving Services. Revs. Fenwick FISHER (vicar of St.Jude's, Halifax),
Canon IVENS

Friendly Wesleyan Chapel. Harvest Festival Services. Rev.Walter HUDSON. Mr.J.H.GEORGESON of Brighouse to preach.

St.John Ambulance Association. Sowerby Bridge Centre. Grand social and concert. Drs.BROWN, DUNN

Yorkshire Penny Bank. Sowerby Bridge Branch. George RAWNSLEY, manager at Halifax and Sowerby Bridge. H.B.SELLERS, general
manager
Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

23rd September 1898

Mr.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture at the Christadelphian meeting Room, Town Hall

Tuel Lane Chapel. Rev.Earl GRAY. Mrs.George H.SMITH (ex-Mayoress of Halifax) to lecture on Boston, U.S.A.
Councillor Ely WHITELEY, chairman. Tickets from Mr.A.S.FIRTH, bootmaker, Central Buildings;
Miss AINLEY, dressmaker, West Street; Mr.James HOLT, fruiterer, Bolton Brow

Boulderclough Methodist New Connexion, Sowerby. Opening of the new school & church. To be opened by Mr.Thomas SPEKE of
Batley and Mrs. William FARRER of Holmfield. Rev.D.HEATH of Sheffield. Mr.Wilkinson PICKLES of Halifax, chairman.
Revs. M.M.TODD, T.COOPER, J.CROTHERS, H.SHAW.
Messrs. G.HEALEY, D.PICKLES, J.W.MITCHELL, W.NICHOLL, L.LUMB, H.N.BLAMIRES, J.WADSWORTH, R.BENTON.
Revs.J.W.SIMS of Stockport (late pf Halifax), Bramwell DUTTON of Blackpool (late of King Cross),
W.C.EVANS (Congregational, Sowerby), W.HAIGH (Steep Lane Baptist, Sowerby)

St.John Ambulance Association. Sowerby Bridge Centre. Classes to be resumed. Drs.BROWN, DUNN

30th September 1898

A well dressed boy may always be looked upon as giving promise of growing up to be a man of self-respect and dignity.
J.ASTIN & Sons, clothiers, 15 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Croft House, Sowerby Bridge to let or sell. Apply W.A.SUTCLIFFE, West Field

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.J.SWINDLEHURST to lecture. Mrs.PLACE, celebrated clairvoyant

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Service for Men Only. Rev.Canon IVENS

Congregational Union of England and Wales. 59th Autumnal Assembly in Halifax. Rev.Alfred ROWLAND, chairman.
Revs.W.L.WATKINSON, J.Guinness ROGERS, W.C.EVANS, F.HASTINGS and W.MOTTRAM (London), A.GILBY, G.T.COSTER (Hull),
M.LANSDOWNE (London), B.C.BARNARD, Arthur HALL (Hastings), W.MOTTRAM (London)

Sowerby Urban District Council, Gas Department. Tenders wanted for excavation for gas mains. Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer
and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Councillor WRIGLEY, chairman of the Gas Committee.

7th October 1898

To let, good house. Apply F.SUTCLIFFE, 48 Summerland Terrace, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 21st October 1898)

Worsted heald rugs for sale. R.WOOD, Corporation Street Works
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Mr.J.SWINDLEHURST to lecture. Mrs.PLACE, celebrated clairvoyant

West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge. Opening of new Sunday School by J.W.BERRY Esq.

Congregational Union of England and Wales. 59th Autumnal Assembly in Halifax. Rev.Alfred ROWLAND, chairman.
Revs.W.L.WATKINSON, J.Guinness ROGERS, W.C.EVANS, F.HASTINGS and W.MOTTRAM (London), A.GILBY, G.T.COSTER (Hull),
M.LANSDOWNE (London), B.C.BARNARD, Arthur HALL (Hastings), W.MOTTRAM (London)

Sowerby Urban District Council, Gas Department. Tenders wanted for excavation for gas mains. Mr.John MARSLAND, engineer
and manager, Gas Works, Sowerby Bridge. Councillor WRIGLEY, chairman of the Gas Committee.

14th October 1898

To be sold, a freehold dwellinghouse, 14 Upper Fountain Street. Apply A.S.FIRTH, Central Buildings, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 4th November 1898)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge and Mr.H.SULLEY of Nottingham to give lecturers

Urban District Council of Sowerby. H.McCalmont RICH, assistant District Auditor, to audit council accounts.
Edgar BOOTH, solicitor, 7 Harrison Road, Halifax, clerk to the council

Valuable dwellinghouses in Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby to be offered by auction by Mr.John H.STEAD.
Joseph GREENWOOD, Henry SOUTHWELL, John RATCLIFFE, J.E.BALL, SUTCLIFFE and George STOCKTON
: occupied houses in Montague Street and Egremont Street.
Samuel STANSFIELD and Susan RAWNSLEY : occupants of 9 Hollins Lane and 20 Mount Street.
Mr.BROADBENT, Lower Clough Banks, Lane Bottom, Sowerby.
Messrs.LONGBOTHAM & Sons, solicitors, Halifax, Ripponden and Sowerby Bridge.
Mr.John W.SHOESMITH, solicitor, Cheapside, Halifax

21st October 1898

To let, a cottage in Charlotte Street, Beech. Apply to Mrs.Alfred CARTER, 23 Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 11th November 1898)

Through house to let, West View, Tuel Lane. Apply Mrs.George TEAL, Warley Wood Farm
(Advert ran till the 11th November 1898)

Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Organ recital by Mr.J.Herbert ENGLAND (organist and choirmaster at All Soul's Church,
Halifax). Mr.J.BATES, Sowerby Bridge, violin. Miss HORSMAN of Halifax to sing

Friendly Wesleyan Sunday School. Meat tea and entertainment. Mr.J.E.RATLEDGE, chairman.
Misses A.HARTLEY, G.HORNER, accompanists

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. "At Home". Rev.E.GRAY and Mrs.GRAY. Mr.and Mrs.John BATES. Professor AINSWORTH.
Misses KIDSON and TAYLOR

H.LONGBOTTOM, practical watchmaker, jeweller and optician, 20 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 23rd December 1898)

The popular lanternist, D.PARKER, 19 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge (image)
(Advert ran till the 30 December 1898)

Wanted, a sharp lad, age about 14. Apply at A.HAWORTH Sons, Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge
(Advert ran till the 11th November 1898)

28th October 1898

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. Mr.H.G.HEY of Halifax to lecture

Ellison memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. To be opened by J.H.SWALLOW, J.P. Mrs.RAMSDEN in the chair.
Rev.DANIEL THOMAS. Mrs.IVENS in the chair. William HAIGH, esq. Miss POLLITT in the chair. J.C.BUCKLEY, secretary

4th November 1898

Rev.Harry SHAW of King Cross invited to Ventnor Street, Leeds

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane. A grand entertainment. Mr.H.H.CLEGG, accompanist.
Mr.Teddy WASHINGTON (Edward WASHINGTON), humorist. Mr.H.THORPE, organist

Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. To be opened by J.H.SWALLOW, J.P. Mrs.RAMSDEN in the chair.
Rev.DANIEL THOMAS. Mrs.IVENS in the chair. William HAIGH, esq. Miss POLLITT in the chair. J.C.BUCKLEY, secretary

Wanted, a good blacksmith. Apply Albert E.BERRY & Co., Limited, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge

West End Congregational Choir. Two voluntary tenors wanted. Apply B.WADSWORTH, Belmont, Sowerby Bridge

11th November 1898

Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club. Grand social entertainment. Mr.Walter WADE, prize humorist. Mr.Joseph HOWES to lecture

Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. To be opened by J.H.SWALLOW, J.P. Mrs.RAMSDEN in the chair.
Rev.DANIEL THOMAS. Mrs.IVENS in the chair. William HAIGH, esq. Miss POLLITT in the chair. J.C.BUCKLEY, secretary

To contractors. Tenders invited for work in erection of houses in Queen Street and Middle Dean Street, West Vale,
Greetland. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

Wanted, a good blacksmith. Apply Albert E.BERRY & Co., Limited, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge

West End Congregational Choir. Two voluntary tenors wanted. Apply B.WADSWORTH, Belmont, Sowerby Bridge

18th November 1898

To contractors. Tenders invited for work in erection of houses in Queen Street and Middle Dean Street, West Vale,
Greetland. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

To let, a cottage in Charlotte Street, Beech. Apply to T.F.ROWLINSON, boot repairer, opposite church
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall. Mr.R.SMITH of Halifax to lecture

United Methodist Free Church, Tuel Lane. Rev.E.GRAY. Mr.J.WHITELEY, organ. Solos by Mrs.GRAY. Recitation by
Miss Dora PARKER

Primitive Methodist Church, Sowerby New Road. Rev.R.WILKINSON of Elland. Miss E.THORPE to give readings.
Messrs.J.W.BARKER and W.EATOUGH, accompanists. Rev.W.H.MATTHEWS. Mr.J.BINNS, chairman

Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club. Grand social entertainment. Mr.Walter WADE, prize humorist

Martha Maria NEWSOME (deceased), 6 Gordon Street, Sowerby Bridge. All persons having claims to contact Alfred BRIGGS,
8 Gordon Street, Sowerby Bridge

Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. To be opened by J.H.SWALLOW, J.P. Mrs.RAMSDEN in the chair.
Rev.DANIEL THOMAS. Mrs.IVENS in the chair. William HAIGH, esq. Miss POLLITT in the chair. J.C.BUCKLEY, secretary

25th November 1898

To contractors. Tenders invited for work in erection of houses in Queen Street and Middle Dean Street, West Vale,
Greetland. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall. Mr.T.STANDEVEN of Sowerby Bridge to lecture

Martha Maria NEWSOME (deceased), 6 Gordon Street, Sowerby Bridge. All persons having claims to contact Alfred BRIGGS,
8 Gordon Street, Sowerby Bridge

Ellison Memorial Schools, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Sale of Work. To be opened by J.H.SWALLOW, J.P. Mrs.RAMSDEN in the chair.
Rev.DANIEL THOMAS. Mrs.IVENS in the chair. William HAIGH, esq. Miss POLLITT in the chair. J.C.BUCKLEY, secretary

2nd December 1898

Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society. Agents for Sowerby Bridge, Mr.William LUMB, grocer, Sowerby Street and
John H.STEAD, Town Hall Chambers
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

To contractors. Tenders invited for work in erection of houses in Queen Street and Middle Dean Street, West Vale,
Greetland. S.WILKINSON, architect, Sowerby Bridge

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to lecture

Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Service for Men Only. Rev.Canon IVENS

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. "At Home". Mr.and Mrs.Joseph SUTCLIFFE.
Master Bertie GAUKROGER (Albert GAUKROGER?) and Miss Dora RUSHWORTH. Mr.and Mrs.W.GREENWOOD. Mrs.LONGBOTTOM.
Mr.Harry ROBINSON (Harold ROBINSON) and Miss THORPE

Sowerby Bridge Swimming Club. Annual dinner. Name to Mr.T.COPLEY, tobacconist, Town Hall Street

Sowerby Division Liberal Association. Registration agent and secretary wanted.
List of duties from Mr.J.H.STEAD, Liberal Agent, Sowerby Bridge.
Applications to the president, Mr.John W.WHITELEY, C.C., Stones House, Ripponden
(Ran till the 30th December 1898)

9th December 1898

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss HUNTER, clairvoyant of Heckmondwike

Bolton Brow Wesleyan Church, Sowerby Bridge. Organ recital by S.W.PILLING of Mirfield

16th December 1898

Master Builders' Association. J.H.WADDINGTON, secretary

United Methodist Free Churches. Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Christmas Tree and Sale of Work. To be opened by
Councillor Abraham CLAY. Mr.A.SUNDERLAND to preside

23rd December 1898

William HAIGH, draper, Sowerby Bridge, is now selling some cheap and good things
(Advert ran till the 30th December 1898)

Christadelphian Meeting Room, Town Hall. Mr.J.BRIGGS of Sowerby Bridge to give lecture

Spiritualist Lyceum, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Miss THORPE to give address

United Methodist Free Churches. Tuel Lane Chapel, Sowerby Bridge. Annual Christmas Tree and Sale of Work. To be opened by
Councillor Abraham CLAY. Mr.A.SUNDERLAND to preside

30th December 1898

The New Year. United Service. Revs. E.GRAY, J.SANGER