13th August 1926 - Notices

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Registry Offices

Miss Brown's Registry Office, 136, Tenison Road, Cambridge. Est. 45 years - Many situations for good servants.

Cook £45 and House-Parlourmaid £40 (for Hitchen); also Between-maid for Buntingford, £18. Write Miss Brown, 136, Tenison Road, Cambridge.

For Sale

Creosote - Wood preservative, at 1/8 per gallon. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Second-hand portmanteaux and travelling trunks from 3/6; two 4ft. 6in. Bedsteads and springs, 25/- and 20/-; Chests of drawers from 30/-. Marvill, Buntingford.

Miscellaneous

Passengers required. Car returning from Herne Bay or district Thursday, Friday and Saturday next. David Smith, c/o Anthony, Buntingford.

Car for hire, 6d. per mile. Parties of 4 12/6 each per day. David Smith.

Roller (heavy) good second-hand required for cash. Also lawn mower in good condition. Box no. 80, "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

6th August 1926 - For Sale

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For Sale

Creosote - Wood preservative, at 1/8 per gallon. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Gent's bicycle for sale. Good condition; new rear tye, chain, free wheel, &c. Bargain 35/- Beadle; Cottered.

Carpet, sound and good condition, 5yds x 4yds., 32/6; Wringer, two new rollers, £3 2s. 6d., bargain; 2ft. 6in. satin walnut washstand, 26/-; walnut coal box, liner and shovel, 9/6. Marvill, Buntingford.

24th December 1926 - Shopping in Buntingford

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Shopping in Buntingford

Xmas Presents and Fare

As usual, the sending of Christmas presents and greetings has disorganised the postal service, and throughout this week the Buntingford postmen have been laden with letters and parcels.

As for the shops, many seem to be doing the best trade of the whole year.

Messrs. Moss's have a wonderful show of seasonable fare from Empire fruits to prie hams and bacon. They also have many bargains in their china department, which always make useful Christmas presents, in addition to a large and varied assortment of crackers.

For those who have not ordered their Christmas Dinner, Mr H.W. Piggott, with his well-stocked shop, is able to supply some excellent quality turkeys, ducks and fowls, besides some dairy-fed pork, and some excellent beef and mutton, all at low prices.

Mr C.H. Tottman, of High Street, has all the fruits, &c, which are associated with the great Christmas Festival. His stock also includes holly and mistletoe and artistic boxes of chocolates, the latter being most suitable for Xmas gifts.

Mr F. White has many suggestions for Xmas gifts to wireless enthusiasts, and his stock extends from a complete installation for under £1 to a beautiful 3-valve cabinet, which is worthy of a place in any home.

"Give him cigarettes or tobacco" is a new slogan this Christmas, and from the variety which Mr H. Fry has in stock it is easy to obtain an acceptable gift at a low price.

What a useful present coal would make for Xmas, in order to "keep the home fires burning." Go to Mr E.J. Sparkes should you think of giving fuel.

Mr E.B. Haddock has a wide assortment of pretty and useful gifts to suit all tasts and pockets.

Mr E. Browne has a stock of articles suitable for presents; all at bargain prices.

Dark evenings at Christmas time, Mr Borsberry - lamps of all kinds.

28th January 1927 - For Sale

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For Sale

Gent's Cycle, 18/- Wilson, Garage, Buntingford.

"White Rose" Lamp Oil, for Incubators and Brooders, at 1/2 per gall. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

2 desirable freehold cottages in Newtown (one vacant); also other Property. Apply, H.S. Ashford's Exors, 29, Thornfield Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts.

Billiard Table for sale. Riley's (6ft. 4in. x 3ft. 4in.), with 3 balls, 2 cues and marking board; in good condition. Box No. 86, "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

7th January 1927 - Funeral of the Late Mr Harry Woodley

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Funeral of the Late Mr Harry Woodley

The funeral of the late Mr Harry Woodley, licensee of "The White Hart," Buntingford, whose death was reported last week, took place on Thursday, December 30th.

The remains, encassed in a plain elm coffin, were conveyed to the Church by a Washington car.

The coffin was inscribed:

Harry Woodley, Died December 24th, 1926, Aged 65 years.

The first part of the service was conducted by the Rev. A. Howard, while the lesson was read by the Rev. John Cole.

The immediate mourners were: Mrs Woodley (wife), Miss Woodley (daughter), Mrs Fox and Mrs Chapman (sisters), Messrs. F.R. and L. Woodley (brothers), Mrs F. Woodley and Mrs L. Woodley (sisters-in-law), Mr Seller, Mr F. Seller, Mr and Mrs J. Seller (nephews and niece), Mr H. Gray, Mr F. Stoten, and the Rev. John Cole.

It will be re-called that the deceased served in the Metropolian Police Force for 25 years, and a  touching reminder of this was shown by the presence at the Church and graveside of Srgt. Dean, of the Buntingford Police Station.

Amongst other townspeople present, we observed Mrs E. Law, Mrs Warner, Mrs Thody, Mrs Borsberry, Mrs Winters, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Watson, Mrs Plumb, Mrs Franklin, Mr S. Saggers and others.

There were several beautiful floral tokens, which were sent by the following:

From his sorrowing wife and daughter; George and Jane; Frank and Fanny and Family; Leonard and Clara; Jack and Kate; Jack and Rose, Billy and Mill; Brother Bob, Walter and Mabel; Flo, Walt, and Jack; Fred and Birdie; Mr and Mrs Stoten and Fred; Mr and Mrs Mottram and Sid; Rev. J. Cole; Mr and Mrs H. Gray; Mr and Mrs W. Gray; Mrs Robinson; Mr and Mrs Franklin; Mr and Mrs Haddock; and Miss E. Cato.

11th March 1927 - Death and Funeral of Mr F. Cowtan Furness

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Death and Funeral of Mr F. Cowtan Furness

We sincerely regret to record the death of Mr F.C. Furness, who was well and popularly known in the town. He was taken ill with influenza about a fortnight ago, and died from cerebral haemorrhage on Friday last.

Mr Furness, who was 66 years of age, was born in Holborn, his parents owning a large confectioner's business on the site of the new West Central Post Office. He spent many years in Cornwall, and came to live at Buntingford about three years ago. During the war he served in the Irish Fusiliers. His cheery face and happy disposition will be greatly missed by a large number of friends.

He was buried at Layston Church on Wednesday afternoon, amidst general signs of regret. There was a large number of floral tributes, including a wreath from the Buntingford British Legion Club, of which the deceased was a member.

The immediate mourners were:

Mr R.G. Furness, Amersham (brother), Mr H.G. Bustard, Forest Gate (nephew), Mrs Davies, Miss Davies, Mr T. Wilson, Kennington; Mr F. French, Chelmsford; Mr Reed, Hertford; and Mr J. Horner, Ware.

Among others present were Revd. John Cole; Mr H. Clarke and Mr E.C. Clarke (representing the British Legion), Messrs G. Smith, E.P. Borsberry, A. Wilson, S. Saggers, H.A. Thody, S. Waters, E. Southgate, M. Corp, Mr and Mrs J. Wilson and Mrs Houlden.

Wreaths were as follows:

From Miss Davies

Mrs Davies and Girls

Mr Furness, Mrs Bustard & Family

Ex-Service Men's Club

Mr and Mrs French

Mrs Hone, Albe and Ede

Wilder and Patsy

Will, Gert and his Godchild Ronald

Ina and Billy

Mr and Mrs C. Clark

Mr and Mrs G.B. Medland

Mr and Mrs Wilson, sen.

Mr and Mrs Wilson, jun.

Mr and Mrs Corp

Messrs Houlden

Mr and Mrs H. Handy

Mr and Mrs Plumb

Mr M. Reid

Mr and Mrs Pledger

Mrs C. Rand and Mrs Parker

Doris and Stan

Tony

"Pip"

30th July 1926 - For Sale

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For Sale

Creosote - Wood preservative, at 1/8 per galloon. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Gent's bicycle for sale. Good condition; new rear tyre, chain, free wheel, &c. Bargain 35/- Beadle, Cottered.

Walnut washstand, marble top, tile back, drawer and cupboard. 26/-; Single bedstead, spring and mattress, 17/6; Axminster carpet, 10ft. 6in. x 6ft., in good condition, 30/- Marvill, Buntingford.

Miscellaneous

Found a brown and white puppy. Can be claimed at Police Station, Buntingford.

Room for two passengers. Private car leaving Buntingford Monday morning, August 2nd - London, Bexhill, Hastings, Brighton, Eastbourne. David Smith, c/o Mr Anthony, Buntingford.

Foster-mother required. Sole charge of infant; private person only; Buntingford or district. Write full particulars, Box No. 60, "Gazette" office, Buntingford.

2nd July 1926 - For Sale

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For Sale

Envelopes from 1 and a half pence per packet. "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

The "Frog" Fly Reel, 1d. each. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Child's tricycle for sale, nearly new. Cheap for cash. Smith, Furnisher, Buntingford.

Large stock of cheap wallpapers. Come and see them. W.H. Smith, Furnisher, Buntingford.

Drawing room suite, comprising Chesterfield, two lounge and four small chairs in Damask, £12; Large feather bed, splendid condition, 40/-; 4ft 6in. wool mattress, nearly new, 32/-; Chests of drawers, &c. Marvill, Buntingford.

28th May 1926 - For Sale

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For Sale

Envelopes for 1 and a half pence per packet. "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

Water glass - Egg preservative. 1lbs. at 5d., 2lbs at 8 and a half pence, 4lbs at 1/2. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Runner bean (colossal). A monster bean and a great cropper; very robust growth; beans in big clusters, often 18ins in length; the best bean in cultivation. 1/- per pint. H.A. Thody, Florist, Buntingford.

Lady's cycle, in going order, 15/-; Clothes horses, 4-fold, 2/9 each; Hand sewing machine, in working order, with case, 13/-; 22 inch Mangle, in good condition, 52/6; Oak wardrobe, bevelled mirror, with drawer, £3 10s.; Mahogany Washstand, with marble top, 13/6; Bedroom carpet, as new, 30/-. J. Marvill, Market Hill, Buntingford.

21st May 1926 - For Sale

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For Sale

Envelopes for 1 and a half pence per packet. "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

Water glass - Egg preservative. 1lbs. at 5d., 2lbs at 8 and a half pence, 4lbs at 1/2. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Runner bean (colossal). A monster bean and a great cropper; very robust growth; beans in big clusters, often 18ins in length; the best bean in cultivation. 1/- per pint. H.A. Thody, Florist, Buntingford.

Lady's cycle, in going order, 15/-; Large kitchen dining table, 22/6; Oak bedroom suite, bevelled mirrors, £9; Clothes horses, 4-fold, 2/9 each; Hand sewing machine, in working order, with case, 13/-; 22 inch Mangle, in good condition, 52/6. J. Marvill, Market Hill, Buntingford.

19th Nov 1926 - Situations Vacant

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Situations Vacant

Superior farm-hand, steady and reliable; willing to go with horses; ledging. Good references essential. Cottage. State wages required. Moss, "The Croft", Hitchen.

FOR SALE

Envelopes from 1 and a half pence per packet. "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

"Pluvex" roofing felt, at 5/9 and 8/- per roll of 12 yards. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Lamps - Dark evenings are here. See our stock, especially the celebrated Sunlight Lamp. Smith, Furnisher, Buntingford.

Jacobean Oak bedroom suite, size 4ft; usual price 24 guineas, reduced to 18 guineas; a bargain. Linoleum squares, Turkey colourings, 9ft. x 9ft., 30/- each. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford.

5th Feb 1926 - For sale

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For Sale

Garden forks, for prongs; warranted quality, from 4/3 each. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Eggs for Hatching - R.I.R., White Wyandotte and Light Sussex. 4/- sitting; 30/- 100. Ellis Mildren, Buckland, Buntingford.