2nd March 1928 - Death and Funeral of an Old Resident

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Death and Funeral of an Old Resident

The death of Mrs E. Plumb, wife of Mr William Plumb, occurred at the Hertford County Hospital on Saturday in last week.

Mrs Plumb was born in the village close on seventy years ago, where she was greatly respected by the inhabitants. The mortal remains were brought to Aspenden the following Wednesday, and rested in the deceased's home throughout the night before burial on Thursday afternoon.

The Rev. A.G. King, Rector of Westmill, conducted the service, and the family mourners included: Mr W. Plumb (husband), Mrs Savage (daughter), Messrs. William and Fred Plumb (sons), Mrs Tolts (sister), Mrs Gooch (sister-in-law), Mr Arthur Plumb and Miss Annie Plumb (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs W. Plumb (daughter-in-law), Mr John Plumb (brother-in-law), Mrs Bunn, Mrs Morly, Mrs Waters and Miss L. Plumb (nieces), and Mrs Miller (grand-daughter).

There was also a large number present at the Church to pay their last respects to the memory of the deceased, and there was a collection of beautiful floral tokens, and included wreaths from Mrs Steel, Mrs A. Wilson, Mrs H. Poulton, Mrs Fletcher, Captain and Mrs Williams; a small posy was also sent by Master Leslie Moule, who showed many little kindnesses to the deceased in her old age.

The Rev. King, preaching at the Parish Church on Sunday morning, referred to the deceassd's [sic] life and her simple faith. Much symyathy [sic] is extended to the family in their bereavement.

2nd March 1928 - Death of Mr Charles Pinner

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Death of Mr Charles Pinner

The death of Mr Charles Pinner, at the age of 64 years, occurred at Lye End Farm on Wednesday last.

Mr Pinner had been ill for some time, and received treatment at the Royston Hospital at the beginning of this year. Although he received every attention at the Hospital and also from Mr and Mrs Wornham, with whom he had resided for many years, his health gradually failed until his death on Wednesday.

He was well known throughout the district and was always of a quiet nature.

The funeral will take place at Wyddiall Church tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon.

2nd March 1928 - Family thanks

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The Family of the late Mr A.R. Franklin wish to return thanks for the expressions of sympathy received by them in their sad bereavement.

High Street, Buntingford.

2nd March 1928 - Funeral of Arthur Robert Franklin

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Funeral

The funeral of Mr Arthur Robert Franklin, an account of whose death was recorded in this paper last week, took place at Layston Church on Saturday afternoon last.

The immediate mourners comprised members of the family and a few friends, and the Rev. A. Howard was the officiating clergyman.

Several beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave.

18th January 1924 - Death of an Old Inhabitant

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Death of an Old Inhabitant

We regret to record the death of Mrs Lucy Parker, of London Road, which occurred on Friday last after a somewhat lengthy illness.

The funeral took place at Aspenden Church on Wednesday last. Much sympathy is felt for the relatives and friends in their loss.

18th January 1924 - Funeral of Mr H. Cooze

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Funeral of Mr H. Cooze

The funeral took place on Saturday of Mr H. Cooze, whose death was announced in our columns last week.

There was a large assembly of friends and relatives, including representatives of the firm of Messrs. J. Hamilton, where deceased was employed.

28th December 1928 - Death of Mrs Newling

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Death of Mrs Newling

A kind and cheerful old lady passed away on Saturday afternoon in the person of Mrs Elizabeth Newling, who was well-known and familiar among many people of the town.

Seventy-nine years of age, Mrs Newling had been in ill-health for a long time, in fact had not been well since her husband passed away some three years ago.

Mrs Newling was a friend of children, and it gave her great pleasure to hold little conversations with children on their way to and from school. She took every interest in local affairs during her more active days, but was scarcely seen out other than within the precincts of her cottage in Union Terrace.

Gifted with that remarkable old-fashioned disposition, the deceased was fond of speaking of the bygone days and events. A feeble figure for some time, many will remember her by her keen sense of sympathy, her affectionate friendship and her cheery smile.

The deceased was laid to rest at Layston on Thursday afternoon.

21st December 1928 - In Memoriam - Woodley

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In Memoriam

Woodley - In ever loving memory of Harry Woodley, who departed this life, 24th December 1926.

From his wife and daughter. 

Gone from sight, to memory dear.

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5th August 1927 - Death of Mrs Caroline Jackson

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Death

We regret to record the death of Mrs Caroline Jackson, of Harestreet Road.

The deceased, who has been a widow for some ten years, was 74 years of age and was an old and respected inhabitant of the district.

Her death took place at Westmill on Monday during a visit to her daughter. She leaves a grown-up family of seven (sons and daughters).

13th August 1926 - Passing of a Good and Faithful Friend

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Passing of a Good and Faithful Friend

What appears to have been one of the most sensible and faithful dogs that has lived in the town of Buntingford died last Friday night, at the advanced age of 14 years.

He was known as "Boy Sparkes." He had numerous friends, and was not only known in the town but most of the surrounding villages.

He was a curly retriever and was reared on an Allenbury's feeding bottle, as his master had him at two days' old.

This dog had many singular ways. Here are a few of his tricks:

His master would send him to the Railway Station to meet a friend if he was busy and couldn't go himself, and the dog would bring the person home delighted.

He rescued a dog from the river round Pig's Nose, and would on being informed over night go to collect bones or anything from his many friends in the town and would always bring these home.

One evening his master had been to visit a friend and left his stick on the back of the chair in the room he was sitting. On walking home his master met another friend, and during the little conversation with him realised he was minus his stick, and said "I have left my stick up the street." The dog, on hearing this, went and barked and shook the door where he had been with his master.

When the door was opened he walked through to this room and got the stick off the back of the chair and brought it to where his master was still in conversation. The marvellous thing about this is that the dog was not told to fetch the forgotten stick, but simple [sic] overheard the remark.

"Boy" was a keen football and motorist. He was in a habit of gatherine flowers on his Sunday morning wals. Being so fond of flowers, he is buried in his master's garden near the bridge, and many of his old friends now visit his grave on which is a bunch of wild flowers, as he used to gather, bearing this token:

"In memory of a dear faithful friend, gathered from where he and his master used to walk, from his sorrowing master."

Goodbye, Black Chap.

6th August 1926 - Inquest at the Poor Law Institution

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Inquest at the Poor Law Institution

The District Coroner (H.F.J. Banham, Esq.) held an inquest, without a jury, at the Poor Law Institution on Saturday, July 30th, touching the death of Walter Benstead, 60 years of age, a labourer, who died as the result of a fall whilst window cleaning.

Stephen Baker, labourer, of Buntingford, stated: "I lived with Walter Benstead for about eight months. I have known him 20 years. He has an uncle in Buntingford, who is his nearest relative. I saw him in the morning before he went to work, and soon after he was brought home by Mr Postle. I have known him to be giddy at times. He would not see a doctor. The body I saw in the mortuary is that of Walter Benstead."

Mr Harry Postle, dairyman, of Salisbury House, Buntingford, stated: "Deceased has been in my employ for about seven years, doing odd jobs about the place. On Saturday last in the afternoon he was cleaning windows, which he has done several times before. My house is in the main street. He used a 20 round ladder with a 56lb weight at the foot to keep it from slipping.

I saw him at 11 o'clock when I gave him a pint of beer. He was quite sober. I saw him again about 4.30 p.m., when my brother brought deceased to me in the yard. He was being carried. His faced was grazed and his right-hand knuckles were bleeding. I bathed his face with cold water, gave him some tea and sent for the doctor. Dr Dixon came at once. Deceased soon came round and told the doctor he came over giddy. Deceased then walked round and went home with assistance."

Frank Postle, brother of the last witness, stated: "I was sweeping up the front near the deceased. I saw the ladder slip on one side - the weight was at the bottom of the ladder. As the ladder came down the weight remained in an upright position at the bottom, but was pushed out into the gutter with the ladder. Deceased came down and hit his head on the doorstep. When I saw him he was about 10ft. from the ground cleaning the window over the porch. His pail and clothes were on the porch. He came down the side of the door post rather sharp."

Mrs Julia Conyard, of Buntingford, stated: "I was standing in the High Street near Mr Postle's house on the opposite side of the street. I knew deceased. I saw him up the ladder; his pail was on the verandah. I saw the ladder slip out. There was a weight at the bottom. The ladder came down straight. Deceased fell upon his face and struck the doorstep. He came down with the ladder."

Mrs Ethel Milton, of Buntingford, stated: "I saw Benstead on the top of the ladder. I saw the ladder slipper - the foot into the road. Deceased was coming down with the ladder. He fell and struck his face on the doorstep. I saw the weight at the bottom of the ladder. It had rolled over on to its side."

Dr Richard Wm. Fell, Medical Officer at the Institution, stated: "I saw deceased on Sunday after he had been admitted. He was unconscious. He roused a little when spoken to. He had a slight abrasion on the nose and bruise on his right arm. The left side of the face was paralysed. He had a strong pulse.

There was every evidence of a cerebral haemorrhage. The caused would be a diseased artery of the brain. It would not required any violence to bring on the haemorrhage, probably carrying the pail up the ladder would be sufficient exertion to cause it. There was no injury to the body of any importance. The paralysis of the face was characteristic of cerebral haemmorhage."

The Coroner summed up after inspecting the weight, and stated that the evidence was not conclusive as to whether the ladder slipped and caused deceased to fall, or whether he pushed the ladder away and then fell. He would return a verdict of "Death by Misadventure."

17th September 1926 - Death of Mr Edward Pigg

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Death of Mr Edward Pigg

It is with much regret that we record the death of Mr Edward Pigg, of Buckland, Buntingford, a well-known Alderman of the County of Hertford, and a man admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Mr Pigg had been in failing health for nearly a year, and recently he had been seriously ill. He passed away on Monday morning last at his residence at Buckland.

Mr Pigg, who was born at Barkway, belonged to an old agricultural family. He farmed Chipping Hall Farm for many years, and was one of the best known breeders of Shire Horses in the County, his collection of silver cups, &c., being very fine.

He was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Herts in 1902. A staunch Conservative, he was a generous supporter of the cause, and took a particular interest in the Buntingford Branch of the Hitchin Conservative Association.

He was elected a Guardian of the Buntingford Union, and a member of the Buntingford Rural District Council in 1890, and held the chairmanship for some time. He was also chairman of the Ashwell Board of Guardians and a member of the Ashwell Rural District Council.

Besides County matters, he took a deep interest in all affairs connected with his village. He was a particularly good farmer and his men had great affection for him; his own quiet enthusiasm working wonders among them.

His wife, three daughters, and three sons survive him, and much sympathy is felt for them and other relatives in their great loss.

The funeral will take place at Barkway Church today (Friday), a report of which will appear in our next issue.

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Transcribers note: A copy of the following weeks paper does not appear to have been saved.

3rd December 1926 - Local Wills

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Local Wills

Will of the late Mr Edward Pigg - Mr Edward Pigg (82), farmer, of Buckland, who died recently, left £32,100, with net personalty £25,316.

Will of the late Sir James Cantlie - The following extract, relating to the Will of the late Sir James Cantlie of Cottered, was taken from a London Daily Paper - Net personalty nil. Gross value £721.

3rd December 1926 - Death of Mrs Mary Bye

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Death of Mrs Mary Bye

It is with much regret that we record the death of Mrs Mary Bye, which took place at Royston Hospital on Wednesday in last week.

The deceased had been in ill health for some time, and was removed to Royston early in November. Both Mrs Bye and her husband have lived in Wyddiall for a number of years, and have been respected by all who knew them.

Mr Bye, who is a very conscientious workman, is at present in Royston Hospital and we understand he is going on well.

The funeral of the deceased took place at St Giles' Church, Wyddiall, on Monday afternoon, when a large number of friends and relatives were present to show respect and sympathy. The coffin, which bore a place inscribed - Mary Bye, Died November 24th, 1926, Aged 69 years, was covered with flowers.

The service was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. L.W. Wright, who spoke highly of the deceased.

The immediate mourners were - Mr H. Bye and Mrs B. Woods (son and daughter), Mr W.  Bye and Miss A. Bye (son and daughter), Mr F. Bye and Mrs G. Smith (son and daughter), Mr B. Woods and Mrs H. Bye (son and daughter-in-law), Mr G. Smith and Mrs W. Bye (son and daughter-in-law), Mrs C. Catley and Mrs T. Coxall (sisters), Mr and Mrs T. Coxall (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs W. Coxall (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs W. Bye (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs Catley and Mrs Bentley (sisters-in-law), A. Bye, I. Catley, and J. Bentley (nephews). Others present were Mr H. May, Mr T. May.

Amongst the numerous wreaths was one from her sorrowing husband and children, and one from her loving sister and cousins.

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Mr D. Bye and family wish to thank all friends for the many expressions of sympathy received in their recent bereavement.

14th January 1927 - Death of Mrs E. Newman

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Death of Mrs E. Newman

We regret to record the death of Mrs E. Newman, of Union Row, Buntingford.

The deceased, who had been ill for some time, died on Sunday last at the advanced age of 78.

Mrs Newman has lived in the town for some years and was greatly respected. She leaves a husband and one daughter, for whom much sympathy is felt.

At the funeral, which took place at Layston on Thursday, the immediate mourners were:

Mr E. Newman (husband), Mrs Rayment (daughter), Mr and Mrs F. Newman, from Royston, Mrs L. Edwards (neice), and George Rayment (son-in-law).

There were some beautiful floral tokens.

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14th January 1927 - Death

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Death

Newman - On Sunday, January 9th, at Union Row, Buntingford, Mrs E. Newman, aged 78 years.

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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.

7th January 1927 - Births, Marriages and Deaths

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Births, Marriages and Deaths

Death

Saggers - On Sunday, January 2nd, 1927, Thomas Saggers, of High Street, Buntingford, aged 77 years.

Mrs and Miss Woodley wish to return thanks for the many expressions of symapthy shown to them in their sad bereavement; also for flowers sent.

7th January 1927 - Death of Mr T. Saggers

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Death of Mr T. Saggers

Buntingford has lost another of its old inhabitants by the death of Mr Thomas Saggers, of High Street.

The deceased, who was in his 77th year, has been suffering from a very painful illness for some weeks. It was found necessary to remove him to Tottenham Hospital where he died on Sunday evening.

Mr Saggers was well-known and greatly respected in the town, having lived in Buntingford all his life.

He was the eldest son of the late Mr Benjamin Saggers, who carried on a builder's business in the town.

The funeral takes place at Layston Church on Saturday (tomorrow).

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18th February 1927 - Funeral of Mr George Taylor

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Funeral of Mr George Taylor

Amid evidences of great regret, the funeral of Mr George Taylor, whose death was announced in this Paper last week, as a result of appendicitis, took place on Monday afternoon.

The remains had been previously brought from Hertford to White Hall, and were conveyed in a plain oak coffin inscribed -

George Taylor, Died 9th February, 1927, Aged 28 years.

There was a large congregation, and as the cortege entered the Church the organist played appropriate music, and the service, which was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. W.P. Farmer, was most impressive. Two hymns were sung "On the Resurrection Morning" and "Now the Labourer's Task is O'er."

The immediate mourners were - Mr and Mrs A. Taylor (father and mother), Mrs Jackson (sister), Mr N. Taylor (brother), Miss B. and Miss M. Taylor (sisters), Mr George Taylor and Mr George Deamer (uncles), Mr and Mrs A.W. Page (uncle and aunt), and employees of the farm.

Others present were - Mrs N. Cannon, Messrs. H.E. Dudley, F.B. Cannon, L. Cannon, G. Graves, C. Rand, T. Wornham, Henry May, R. Kingsley, C. Stick, and Miss Turney.

There were many beautiful wreaths suitably inscribed.