3rd June 1927 - Fire

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Fire

What might have resulted in a serious outbreak of fire occurred in Norfolk Road about 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon at the house of Mrs W. Clark.

Mrs Clark went to the cupboard under the stairs with a lighted match, and it is thought that the glowing head of the match fell into a basket of brown paper.

Within a few minutes several articles of clothing, &c., were alight, and dense smoke filled the cupboard.

Mrs Clark's son and others who were assisting with the school sports in the football field, which adjoins the house, ran to the house and were successful in getting the burning articles outside. The loss is covered by insurance.

26th Nov 1926 - Death of Mr David Anderson

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Death of Mr David Anderson

At the age of 76 years, the death took place on the 17th inst. of Mr David Anderson, of Norfolk Road, Buntingford. He had been in bad health for some time, and bore his illness with much patience.

The funeral took place on Monday last, the remains of the deceased being laid to rest in Layston Churchyard. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. Howard.

The immediate mourners were: Mr Henry Anderson (son), Mrs Cook and Mrs Brett (daughters), Mr George Anderson (brother), Mrs H. Anderson and Mrs D. Anderson (daughters-in-law), Miss Kathleen Anderson (granddaughter), Mr John Brett (grandson), Mr and Mrs Wren (nephew and niece), and Rev. John. Cole.

There was [sic] a number of floral tokens.

2nd April 1926 - Situations Vacant

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Situations Vacant

Wanted, a good general maid. Apply, Mrs J. Russell, Alswick Hall, Buntingford.

Wanted, an improver or someone with knowledge of dress-making to assist. Fiddaman, Old Vicarage, Buntingford.

To Let

To Let - "The Manse," end of April. Apply, H. Clark, Norfolk Road, Buntingford.

For Sale

Marmet pram, condition as new. Cheap. Forrest Stores, Buntingford.

For sale, Wolseley 2-seater motor car, 12-horse power. Perfect condition. Apply, Dr Fell, Buntingford.

Bicycle (lady's), second-hand; aerial; good condition. Dunlop tyres; electric lighting. Apply, Wilson, Buntingford.

Baby clothes - 5 embroidered gowns, 2 nightgowns, 1 petticoat, 2 embroidered black flannels. 30/- complete (almost new). Box No. 50, "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

5th Oct 1928 - Death and Funeral of Mrs (Ida) Smith

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Death and Funeral of Mrs Smith

Yet another of Buntingford's old inhabitants has been removed by the death of Mrs Smith, of Norfolk Road, who passed away on Friday last.

The deceased, who was 67 years of age, had been ill for several weeks. Mrs Smith came to reside in the town about thirty years ago, and shortly afterwards her husband passed away at the age of 42. Mrs Smith therefore outlived her husband by over twenty years. The deceased leaves a grown-up family, to whom sympathy is extended.

The funeral took place at Layston Church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. A. Howard officiating. The immediate mourners were Messrs. J. And G. Smith (sons), Mrs T. Perry, Mrs Baker, Mrs Macallen and Mrs Piggott (daughters), Mr and Mrs J. Ginn (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs E. Ginn (sister-in-law), Mr Piggott and Mr C. Baker (sons-in-law), Mr and Mrs John Swallow (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs Crook and Mrs Story (neices), and Reginald Smith and John Turk (grandson).

There were several beautiful wreathes, including one from the neighbours in Norfolk Road. The coffin was of plain elm with brass furniture, and bore a name plate inscribed: "Ida Smith, died September 28th, 1928, aged 67 years."