Accrington Observer from Accrington, Lancashire, England • 5

ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS ELL WHAT YOU DON'T WANT THE OBSERVER AND TIMES SATURDAY AUGUST 5 1916 RISHTON VICTIMS PROMISING CAREER CUT SHORT BOOTH AND SONS JOINERS A FUNERAL UNDERTAKERS (Established 1877) SADLER STREET SAW MILLS CHURCH The BUSINESS will be carried ou A8 USUAL in the old style by the Sons JAMES and HARTLEY Orders may be left at No 11 ALICE STREET also at Bob Booth's Gents' Outfitter 134 UNION ROAD Oswaldtwistle TOOIATE FOR CLASS I I CAT ION Lost Black and White FOX TERRIER answers to the name of Reward Mr Rennards 174 Manch ester-road JOOD HOUSE for Sale in Willows-lane: Apply Box 44ObseryerOfflca IRLS Wanted immediately for all depart-mente Foxhill Christmas Card Co Ltd Grov Works Oswaldtwistle Wanted Minders with Pieoere also Joiners good wages Curtis mules 54 weft Apply John Wilkinson and Sons Ltd Albert Mill Clayton-le-Moors LANCE-CORPORAL BARNES Mrs Heys Mrs Oostello Inspector and Mrs Reid Fourth 'Mrs McKechnie Mr and Mrs Boyle Mrs Dewitt Mrs Catlow Mr Boyle Floral tributes were sent by the following: The Family Annie and Jim Inspector and Mrs Reid Mrs Gastall Mrs Dewitt Mrs McKechnie Miss Rennie and Mr and Mrs Mr Pearson carried out the funeral arrangements Drink A Enjoy CHRISTOPHER Bros' Ad TWENTY-SIX SHILLINGS PER WEEK FOR YOUTH OF SIXTEEN Some remarkable facts as to the high rate of wages at present being earned in certain departments of labour were elicited during the hearing of a case at Church Police Court on Thursday Two Oswaldtwistle lads aged 16 and 14 respectively pleaded guilty to gaming at pitch and toss in White Ash-lane on the afternoon of Sunday the 23rd ult the case being proved by PC Devoy and inquiries were made by the magistrates as to their occupations and the wages they received The younger defendant in reply to questions stated that he had been employed as a turner at an ironworks and had been in receipt of 16s per week hut owing to some trouble had given up his employment the previous Saturday and was at present out of work The othe- defendant aged 16 slated that he was a collier and his wages were 26s per week The magistrates fined the younger defendant 12s and ordered that the money should be paid at the rate of 3s per week As the other youth had been before the Court previously lie was fined 18s Asked how he could pay the money he also offered 3s per week but the Chairman (Mr Peters) at once told him hat was not sufficient out of his earnings He would have to pay 6s per week and make the first payment to-day (Saturday) FALSE ARMY DECLARATION MOTHER FINED At the Church Police Court on Thursday Ellen Davies a married woman living in York-street Church was summoned for making a false declaration in a claim for separation allowance in respect to her son Seymour from the army authorities She was also summoned for using the declaration Mr Doyle the pensions officer stated that defendant made a claim in respect to her son in April last and declared that up to the date of his enlistment he allowed her 20s per week He called at her house and she reported to him her statement on the declaration but on receiving the particulars of wages paid to the son at the Oswaldtwistle gasworks he noticed that the period covered was only up to August 28th 1915 and that he ogly worked there for nine days Ho made inquiries from defendant as to where the soldier was employed from August 28th 1915 to April 3rd the time when he enlisted and she replied that he had not worked anywhere and that while out of employment he had paid her 12s per week for board and lodgings Asked where he had obtained the money she replied from his Witness pointed out that the son had had very little opportunity of making any savings whereupon the mother said he had been a very careful lad The son had been out of work for eight months prior to enlistment Mr Davies the manager of the Oswaldtwistle gas works said there was a man named Davies on the books for nine days prior to August 28th 1915 His wages were at the rate of 25s 6d per week The Bench imposed a fine of £1 in each case and the Chairman said they hoped the penalty would act as a deterrent to others False declarations of that kind were attempts to rob tlie community Defendant asked to be allowed time in which to pav the money and she was ordered to pay at the rate of 5s per week During the week official intimation has been received of two more Rishton soldiers who have fallen in battle in France Lance-corporal George Barnes whose home is at 28 Clifton-street was killed in the great attack by the Accrington Pals Battalion on July 1st He was a smart young soldier standing 5 feet 11 inches and 23 years of age He was formerly a weaver at Wheatfield mill His only brother is serving with the Coldstream Guards and was wounded some months ago He has practically recovered from his injuries and is expected home on furlough this week-end Rifleman Leonard Edge only son of Mr and Mrs Edge of 13 Clifton-street has also been killed He enlisted in January 1915 and was 21 years of age He was a member of the Conservative Club and the Rishton Church Institute and held in much regard The sad tidings were communicated by Lieut Dickinson in the following appreciative It is with the deepest sorrow and regret that I write to tell you of the death of your son Rifleman Leonard Edge He fell on the night of the 13tli about 8-30 pm Owing to the recent big advance we had to dig a new communication trench between two trenches we first captured We had been working about lialf-an-liour on it when your son went back into the trench we were holding to get a shovel Whilst lie was there he was struck by a piece of shell on the head and killed instantly It was with the greatest grief I learnt of liis death as I had had him in my platoon ever since ho joined and was much attached to him It is magnificent to be in command of such men as your son He was always willing and keen to do his duty and had quite recently taken part in a daring enterprise against the German trenches His attractive manner had won him many friends both amongst officers and men and we all feel that lie was a man we can ill afford to lose at such a critical time We buried him just in front of where he fell and we put the best cross we could make to mark the CLAYTON-LE-MOORS Mr Parker JP and Mr George Tattersall represented the Clayton-le-Moors Association at the annual conference of the United Textile Factory Workers' Association at Blackpool on Monday The strike of bakers which has so disturbed some housewives in other parts of the district has not affected bakers in Clayton-le-Moors at anyrate so far as the Co-operative Society is concerned Some time ago the Society granted an advance of wages to their bakers and no demand has been made upon them in connection with the present dispute Private Richard Holden of the Pals Battalion who was killed in action on the 1st July as reported in last leaves a widow and two children living at 74 Sparth-road Private Holden who was 37 years of age was a col lector for the Union before the war The 6econd anniversary of the war was recognised in Clayton-le-Moors by a service of intercession thanksgiving and remem-branoe at All Church last night The Chairman of the District Council (Mr Parker) invited members of the District Council and others to meet him at the Council Offices at seven and they walked in procession to the church The service was very appropriate to the occasion and there was a large congregation Following the holidays the people of Clayton-le-AIoors have been content to take matters quietly during tlie present week and there are few events of public interest to record Fortunately there has been a falling off in the number of casualties to Clayton lads who are fighting their battle abroad and in only one or two cases have homes been made sad by receipts of unwelcome news Clayton-le-Moors has paid a heavy price for its share in tlie great con-flict and the township is thankful for some alleviation of the sorrows that has prevailed so extensively of late Should the weather clerk continue in a gracious mood Enfield are expecting a gate of respectable dimension at the encounter with Todmorden this afternoon The visitors are one of the strongest batting sides in the League and the Enfield attack will need to at the top of its form if the team does not get a fair experience of leather hunting In all probability place behind the wickets will be taken by (-linger of the second team who is reputed to be quite expert with the gloves By the way the Enfield spectators showed their appreciation of batting performance by a collection of 22s 6d That was quite a handsome amount out of a total gate of a little over £3 Just a word of warning to youths who show so little respect tor themselves or the privileges that have been so generously provided for them as to commit acts of misconduct in no Paik Recently the District Council have had before them three youths one for wilful damage another for unseemly conduct and the third for using abusive language and have sternly reprimanded them for their behaviour with a warning that other offences of tlie kind would be severely dealt with Quite properly the District Council are determined that the enjoyment of the Park shall not be interfered with by unseemly conduct or wanton damage One can pardon small deeds of mischief by youngsters but there is no excuse for lads in their teens so regardless of their behaviour and the cases dealt with by the District Council were of youths old enough to have known very much better AN ABSENTEE A Clayton-le-Moors soldier named Albert Taylor was brought up at Church Police Court on Thursday charged with being an absentee from the 12th East Lancashire Regiment Pals Reserve) stationed at Prees Heath PS Glanville stated that he saw prisoner in full uniform at a quarter past eleven the previous night in Clayton-le Moors and asked to see his pass but he could not produce any Charged with being an absentee from the regiment since the 28th of last month prisoner replied On the application of Superintendent Palmer he was ordered to be detained pending the arrival of an escort Did His Duty The sympathy of a large circle of friends in Accrington and district will be extended to Mr and Mrs Pateman 114 Avenue-parade Accrington in the loss they have sustained by the death of their son Lance-Corporal Leonard Pateman who has been killed in action while serving with his regiment in France When war commenced the LANCE-CORPL PATEMAN gallant young soldier was studying for the ivil Service at Manchester University having won his way there by means of scholarships first from St Elementary day school to the Accrington Secondary school and from the latter school to the University He was then only seventeen years of age and career was a most promising one His patriotism however led him to join the Public Schools Battalion soon after hostilities commenced and the battalion was attached to the Royal Fusiliers Lance-Corpl Pateman was a signaller and he was killed in action during an assault on the trenches in the recent advance He was a favourite among his comrades and his officer has forwarded the following tribute to Mr and Mrs Pateman: It may be of slight consolation to you to know that he did his duty gallantly to the end and was killed by shell fire while attempting to maintain communication between headquarters and our advance line during very heavy fighting He had many friends in the battalion and his loss will bo deeply felt not oiily on account of his personal qualities but for his courage and ability as a Lance-Corporal Pateman was only 19 years of age when he was killed He was a very smart young fellow and stood six feet in height He attended St Church and was also a teacher in the Sunday school and his name is on the Roll of Honour at St Two more sons of Mr and Mrs Pateman are doing duty for King and country Tom being with the RAMC in France and Spencer in the Royal Navy THREE TIMES WOUNDED A plucky young Accrington soldieT Pte A Whalley of the Scottish Rifles has been PRIVATE A WHALLEY wounded for the third time and is now in hospital in Glasgow suffering from a wound in the elbow After recovering from his earlier wounds he was again sent out to the front in September last and was again wounded in the fighting of July 1st Although he had had his full share of the hard knocks lie has remained consistently cheerful He is the son of Mr and Mrs Whalley of 36 Princess-street Accrington and is only 19 years of age PTE ROSCOE (Killed) Information has been received of the death in action of Pte John Roscoe of the Lancashire Fusiliers Pte Roscoe who had not attained his 18th year enlisted in the Bantams Battalion He formerly worked at Foxhill Bank Printworks and resided in Queen-street Oswaldtwistle PTE PHILPOTT (Died) News has been received of the death at the front of Philpott who joined the colours at Accrington about ten months ago The deceased soldier was 32 years of age and leaves a widow and family TO BE OUT PC Ratcliffe of the Accrington Police force who is serving with the County Palatine Artillery in France has written a very cheery letter to PC Gregory in which he mentions having seen a lot of the Pals Battalion and refers to the part they played in the recent advance He expresses the liope that other members of the force Firth Blakemore Addyman and Haworth are safe and conveys to them his best respects my he continues that I am still alive and kicking and always merry and bright Remember me to all the boys at home and tell them it is grand to be out here to hear the shells flying about It is different to patrolling in the streets of Accrington Y'ou have to get a move on or you will be done BLACKPOOL MISSION In the presence of clergy from all parts of the Manchester diocese and a holiday crowd of over 2000 people the Hishop of Manchester commenced his annual open-air mission at Blackpool on Wednesday night On the sands facing the Tower tlie Bishop ascended his temporary pulpit and in a homely manner addressed the large crowd which faced him He spoke of the pleasure it afforded him to see so many familiar faces at the opening of that mission and welcomed them along with the strangers who were present It was in every sense an impressive assembly the vast audience joining heartily in the singing of the hymns The Fylde Farm School Band headed the Srocesson those taking part including the ev Canon Lord William Cecil The mission has been considerably limited and will only last one week He will conduct services at various positions on the sands and in all the churches in the town and will adhere to his long-standing custom to address a meeting for men only in the Palace Theatre to-morrow afternoon REVUE AT THE HIPPODROME A revue that is well Epoken of is booked for the Accrington Hippodrome next week It bears the title Hullo and deals with the adventures of a titled society man who is sought after by a number of society ladies because of his money He decided upon a trip round the world to find a disinterested wife but eventually arrives home without having achieved his object and finds solace in the love of his faithful servant Emmeline Bloggs Some strong principals are supported by a fuU beauty chorus CHURCH AND OSWALDTWISTLE The holidays ended as they began in blaze of sunshine but on Monday the sky was overcast with grey clouds which would doubtless ease the return to work which was general throughout? the two townships The delightful spell of sunshine has been welcomed by farmers as it has facilitated the harvesting of the bountiful hay crop much of which still remains to be gathered Local life has resumed its normal course but once again many homes in the district have been plunged into sorrow through soldier sons or husbands having fallen in the war The local committees devised to promote economy and investing the savings effected in war loan hearing interest after the rate of over five per cent have got to work Mr Haworth the secretary at Church states that already six war saving associations have been lorined in connection with schools mills and clubs in the locality On Thursday evening Mr Stanger the secretary of the Lancashire County War Savings Committee addressed a meeting at Oswaldtwistle Town Hall called by the Council Committee to bring into being war savings associations in Oswaldtwistle Councillor Leigh presided but unfortunately the attendance fell below expectations Councillors Hindle Hargreaves Greenwood and Gibson the secretary were also present A capital address was given by Mr Stanger who made tWo points worth pondering over He said that the Empire could easily raise loans to cam' on the war from groups of financiers at a price That price would fall upon every householder in the country and lie urged that by the people at home economising and lending the money the advantages would be threefold It would relieve the burden of future taxation tend to steady and reduce prices of necessities whilst the investors would receive a return never before offered to small investors Mr Stanger also urged the importance of inducing women to take an interest in tlie question He pointed out that women in general were earning more money than ever and he added they were also spending more In fact he declared that the young women and girls were never better dressed Of course his statement did not particularly apply to Oswaldtwistle which unlike many other towns has suffered rather than gained financially as one result of the war Mr Stanger remarked that young women were particularlv interested in tending to the soldiers and brightening their lot and he pointed out that the best way they could assist the country in these critical days was by exercising economy and investing the savings in the war loan Indeed he made particular allusion to the opportunity of young unmarried women in this direction The local committee are hoping that as the result of the meeting and Mr lucid explanation of the simplicity of joining war savings associations that many such will be formed in Oswaldtwistle Mr Stanger gave some striking instances of the success achieved in other towns and particularly in connection with day schools Amongst those present at the meeting were two representatives of the Foxhill Grove Primitive Methodist School who will have the distinction of forming the first war savings association in Oswaldtwistle They have adopted a very commendable and practical idea A holiday club is held and subscriptions received every Fridav evening and it is intended to invite subscribers thereto to also invest in war certificates The two schemes can thus be worked in conjunction The first business meeting of the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee in Oswaldtwistle took place on Tuesday afternoon That there is a need for such an institution is undoubted and no fewer than 64 mothers and babies attended Dr Townley and Nurse McKendry were kept busy weighing and examining the infants and the mothers were greatly interested in the proceedings To make matters more pleasant afternoon tea was served The work of the Tribunals will be resumed next week The Oswaldtwistle Tribunal will meet on Monday after a three weeks respite and on Tuesday the Church Tribunal will meet and deal withabout a dozen applicants Yesterday being the second anniversary of the war intercession services were held at St and Immanuel Churches The magistrates on the Bench at the Church Police Court on Thursday were Messrs John Peters Browning and Hindle At the Church Police Court on Thursday John Gorton of 252 Union-road Oswaldtwistle was fined 12s for a breach of the Lighting Order During July Nurse Martindale paid 600 visits including 21 new cases While the nurjg is away on holiday the beneficent work will be carried on by her sister At the examination of Trinity College of Music held on July 20th 1916 Miss Ethel Pearson of Union-road was successful in gaining the Honours Certificate in the Junior ivision of pianoforte playing Constance Haworth of Park-lane and Mary Tomlinson of Hornby-street were both successful in gaining the Honours Certificate in the Preparatory Division They were the pupils of Mr Preston of 161 Union-road Oswaldtwistle FORMER LOCAL RESIDENTS Sergt Marsden of the Manchester has been killed in action Well over 40 years of age he formerly resided in Church and was a machine printer at Messrs Steiner and Church works For several years he resided at Ramsbottom and enlisted soon after the outbreak of war Mr Henderson of Barrowford who was for many years resident in Roe Greave-road Oswaldtwistle has this week received intimation that his youngest son has been killed in action in France MUSICAL SUCCESSES At the London College of Music examination held July 20th the following were successful in passing the elementary subject pianoforte: Miss Irene Wright Master A Entwistle and Master Harry Walsh (honours) the last-named gaining 96 marks out of a possible 100 and secures book prize for highest marks in examination Tne above were prepared by Mr Fletcher teacher of piano organ and theory Catlow Hall-street Oswaldtwistle organist and choirmaster at St Accrington AN EXEMPLARY FINE At Church Police Court yesterday Wm Southworth formerly of 33 Cross-street Oswaldtwistle was summoned at the instance of Mr Ashworth relieving officer for neglecting his wife and two children Mr Ashworth said that owing to prisoner who was arrested at Lancaster where he was working leaving home his wife and children had become a charge "on the Guardians to the amount of £12 8s 6d The magistrates imposed a fine of £4 jn default 28 days hard labour Prisoner found £2 of the amount and was given time in which to raise the remainder TREAT FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS On Thursday afternoon 72 wounded soldiers from Paddock Auxiliary Military Hospital were royally entertained at Immanuel school Assembling at three they participated in a whist drive followed by a very sumptuous repast Gaines of various descriptions followed interspersed with songs etc and the delightful free and easy nature of the proceedings was greatly enjoyed by the soldier guests whose wants were cheerfully attended to by a number of local ladies One of the soldiers at the close voiced tlie appreciation of his confreres declaring that it was one of the most enjoyable treats they had participated in DEATH OF MRS KELLY A well known and much respected resident of Oswaldtwistle died on Sunday namely Mrs Catherine (Kate) Kelly of Rhyduings-street The deceased who was 47 years of age had been in declining health for some time Of a cheerful disposition she was a favourite among her many friends She leaves a widower three daughters and one son the latter being with his regiment hi Egypt The remains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion at Accrington Cemetery on Thursday and many sympathising friends witnessed the passing of the cortege consisting of a hearse and four coaches The mourners were: First coach Mr Kelly Misses Annie and Gertie Kelly Mr anc Mrs Reid Second Messrs Frank Harry and Miss Heys Mrs Day Miss McPhillips Miss Keogh Third Mr and Miss Kelly LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THE DESTRUCTOR CHIMNEY Sir I know just how to commence but I thought of advertising for tenders for a lid to fit on the destructor chimney for the black grit they are distributing over this end of the town (Whalley-road) is disgraceful If you have the windows open your bedrooms half get a powdering and last Monday well put any article you had washed on the line they had to be washed over again Dr Greenhalgh tells us that wa must let our babies live out of doors I wish he would bring one anywhere inside 1000 yards of tlie destructor chimney and leave it for half an hour I reckon he would find some dirt on the baby and it would be very fortunate if its eyes were free Anyway 1 suggest that tenders should be asked for a lid to fit the destructor works chimney When the lid is fixed no dust must be able to come out otherwise the work will not be paid for Pti No member of the Health Committee will be allowed to tender for the Yours LAV Deaths July 21st at 44 Dill Hall-lane Church the death took place of Sarah Ann liajstriek aged 67 years widow of the late John Kaistnck At From the ramily TAT On the 1st insit at his residence 60 lremellen-street Accrington Thomas the beloved husband of Selina Taylor after a painful illness patiently borne Deeply regretted ROLL OF HONOUR In loving memory of Lance-Sergeant William Tomlinson Battalion who was killed in action July 1st or 2nd To memory over From his Widow Father Mother and Sister In loving memory of Sergt Harold Hersey Battalion who was killed in action July 1st memory ever From Father Mother Brothers and Sisters 88 Hyde Park Leeds In loving memory of William Allan who died a hero's death on July 1st 57th Psalm first verse From Grandpa and Grandma and Family 16 Annie-street Accrington SMITH In loving memory of Corpl Samuel Smith who was killed in action (France) July 1st 1916 by his King now by his From his dear Wife Father Mother Sisters and Brothers 19 Spencer-street Accrington In loving memory of Gunner Richard Walsh of the Motor Machine Gun Corps killed in action in his 21st year He gave his life for his country His sorrowing Parents and Sisters 25 Stanhi 11-lane Oswaldtwistle In loving memory of Lance-Corporal William Allen who was killed in action while fighting for King and country and defending his home in France on July 1st aged 32 years Greater love hath no man than this that a man layeth down his life for his From his Wife and Children 14 Annie-street Accrington Pte George Barnes 44 Robert Nuttall-street Accrington 11th Batt East Lancashire Regiment killed in action How little we thought when we said good-by We parted for ever and you were to die Oh the grief that we felt words cannot tell For we could not be with you to bid you From his sorrowing Wife and Children ECROYD In loving memory of Pte Fred Ecroyd age 27 Killed in action on July 10th or 12th How little we thought when we said good-bye We parted for ever and you were to die Oh the grief that we felt words cannot tell For we could not be with you to bid you farewell' his sorrowing Sisters Brother-in-law Will and THANKS Mrs Ward wishes to thank relatives and friends for sympathy extended to her in her bereavement Lydia-street Accrington WALMSLEY Mrs Walmsley and Family desire to thank all friends for the kind expressions and tokens of sympathy in their Hudson-street IRVING Mr and Mrs Irving and Family and Maggie desire to thank all friends and neighbours for letters of condolenoe received in their sad 13 Midland-street Accrington Mrs Calvert desires to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in her sad bereavement Trinity-street Oswaldtwistle GRIFFIN Mr and Mrs Griffin desire to thank relatives and for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their sad bereavement Wellington-street Aocrington Mr Kelly and Family wish to thank all friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received during their sad bereavement Rhyddingsstreet Oswaldtwistle Mr and Mrs Heys desire to thank all relatives and friends for kind expressions of sympathy received in the recent lo6s of their dear son Gunner Haworth Heys who died of wounds received in action July 27th Grange-street Clayton-le-Moors Mr and Mrs Lambert and Family desire to express their sincere thanks to all friends and relatives for the kind sympathy shown in the loss of their dear son killed in action July 1st or 2nd 1916 His country called and he 31 Pendle-street Accrington ALMOND Mrs Almond and Family desire to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement Also for the many enquiries made during long 1 painful 4 Emma street Accring- and ton IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of William Kelly who died August 4th 1912 In life respected in death From his Wife and Niece In loving memory of John Thom Clayton (butcher) of Whalley-road Clayton-le-Moors who died July 30th 1915 aged 63 From his Widow and Family OPENSHAW In loving memory of Percy Openshaw who died August 2nd 1915 little but it looks in truth As if the quiet hones were blest Among familiar names to rest And in the places of his Prees Heath Whitchurch INTERRED AT ACCRINGTON CEMETERY Griffin Mehetabel 147 Wellington-street 22 years Almond Alfred 4 Emma-street 55 years Ferguson Thomas Scott 23 Oak-street four years Kelly Catherine 11 Rhyddings-street Oswaldtwistle 47 years Wilson Florence 26 Craven-street 12 years Taylor Thomas 60 Tremellen-street 68 years LOSS OF APPETITE Loss of appetite is usually traceable to son form of stomach or liver trouble and ms be taken as a sign that the digestive system in need of a stimulating tonic When eat or when food is distasteful just ti the effect of taking Mother Syn after your meals every day This splend herbal remedy tones up and strengthens tl digestive organs sharpens the appetite at regulates the whole system Then you only eat your food with a relish but mo important still the food you eat enriches yoi blood nourishes your body increases yoi strength and vitality and makes you lot well feel well and keep well GOODS BOUGHT FROM GERMANS At a meeting of the Manchester City Coi cil on Wednesday Mr Dagnall chairman the Electricity Committee pointed out tl the minutes contained a recommendati that a tender for the supply of boiler-tul bt accepted from a firm of whose capital per cent was German The difficulty that the firm were the only manufacturers these essential tubes The English works tho company are a controlled establishme Alderman Kay chairman of the Gas Cc mittee said the gas department was in same difficulty It was all due to the of backbone on the part of the Governm in not taking the works over lock stock i barrel Mr Binns Amalgamated Society Engineers said it was possible to obtain tubes in this country and the United Sta The Council agreed to accept the tenc To do this they had to suspend a stand order set up by themselves some months and adopted by other municipalities that contract be made with firms of Gern capital As the result of the Caledonian Mai Fair £27784 has been allotted to the Relief Committee RIFLEMAN EDGE wounded I am sorry to sav I cannot discover the exact manlier in which your husband met his death beyond the official intimation that he was killed and that his body received proper burial somewhere near Albert With deepest sympathy your sincerely Bernard Ellis 6C PTE MOLLOY (Killed) Private Molloy of the Accrington Battalion whose home is in Burton-street Rishton was killed in the great charge of July 1st He was 25 years of age and leaves a widow and one child For one period he was put on munitions but he appealed to go back to the boys whom he had and his wishes were gratified PTE ARTHUR DENTON (Killed) Mr Denton a well-known commercial traveller of 29 Treinellen-street Accrington on Wednesday received official news that his youngest son Private Arthur Denton of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers was killed in action on July 10th Private Denton who was 20 years of age was formerly employed by Coun Lupton wholesale grocer Burn- PTE ARTHUR DENTON ley-road He enlisted on January 1st 1915 and went out to France witli his regiment in December of last year PTE WM STEVENSON KILLED Huncoat Patriotism One of General Contemptible Little Private William Stevenson of 7 South-street Huncoat has been killed in action after spending two years in France Mrs Stevenson has received word to this effect from the War Office and the officer has also sent a beautifully worded letter extending the sympathy of the officers and men Private Stevenson was a reservist called up at the beginning of the war and went to France with his regiment the 1st East Lancashires He had been through some of the most severe battles of the war yet he was always very cheery In January lie was home on six leave and on that occasion told friends that he did not think he would again come home safe Private Stevenson had done duty as a bomb thrower and sapper and did his duty nobly Thirty-three years of age he leaves a widow and one child Previous to the war he was employed at Huncoat Colliery The sympathy of many friends will go out to Mrs Stevenson who has also had a brother-in-law killed and another brother discharged through severe wounds received in action She has two brothers still serving in the army PTE (Died RD BEVINS of Wounds) The death has been reported this week of Private Richard Bevins of the 9th Scottish Rifles The parents of the deceased soldier Mr and Mrs Bevins of 1 Percy-street Accrington received word from the War Office to the effect that Private Bevins died of wounds on July 15th Before enlisting which he did in September 1914 Private Bevins a cotton weaver at Mill Church He was a well-built young fellow unmarried and 21 years of age A member of Church Kirk he was on the Roll of Honour there and was esteemed by all who knew him The flag of the Conservative Club of which he was a member has been flying half-mast in his honour ONE OF THE Councillor John Pickup of Higher Marsh House Darwen an ex-Mayor of the town whose tan Private George Pickup of the Acorington Pals has been missing since the charge on July 1 has received the following letter from Private Baron who is now in the Highfleld Military Hospital Knotty Ash Yonr dear eon was killed by shrapnel about 8-20 pm on July 1 He also had a bad wound upon his leg He was along with two other comrades in a shell-hole about 95 yards off our own lines when a shell burst behind us A piece of it struck yonr son in the chest I also got a piece of the same in my back He died a peaceful death a few moments Private Pickup was a cotton manufacturer in partnership with his brother before he enlisted The Queen of the Belgians has attained her fortieth birthday German prisoners are to be employed in making a new road at Lyme Regis Postpone Your Holidays is the appeal on a poster that the Ministry of Munitions is circulating throughout the country The poster quotes from the appeal of Sir Douglas Haig to munition workers the passage: the whole British nation forgo any idea of a general holiday until our goal is reached" PTE FITiCHETT (Killed) News has reached his home at Rishton that Pte Fitchett of the 10th Worcesters was killed in action in France on July 3rd His widow lias received the following letter Dear Madam It is with tlie deepest regret that I have to give you the sad news of your husband's death Pte Fitchett was in my platoon He was a good soldier and popular witli his comrades He was killed in action in tlie now famous advance of July 3rd Three of the four officers of the company who went into action were killed and several of his platoon were killed or PTE JNO THOMPSON (Killed) A Brother Missing Official news reached Oswaldtwistle on Thursday that Private John Henry Thompson of the Scottish Rifles had been killed on July 20th Twenty-two years of age he was a collier at Martholine Pit before enlistment and joined the Scottish Rifles a few PTE JNO HENRY THOMPSON days after the outbreak of the war He was married and leaves a widow and one child who live at 34 Stonebiidge-lane Oswaldtwistle Private Thompson was the eldest of three brothers who have all served with the colours and the next younger to himself Signaller Thompson aged 21 attached to the 6th Battalion East Lancashires has been missing for twelve months He was engaged in the operations in the Dardanelles and nothing has been heard of lijm since August last Formerly he worked at the Accrington Brick and Tile Works (Clayton-le-Moors) He is married and his mother lives at 16 Brisbane-street Clayton-le-Moors The youngest son of the family George Thompson is 19 years of age and has just landed in France with the RAMC The father of the three brothers was in the army for many years and their uncle is serving' in France with the East Lancashires In the last message received from the deceased soldier a month ago he told his mother that he did not like the look of things he might be lucky and he might not He trusted to God to pull him and the boys through Bidding his parents Au revoir but not gixid bye he added Give my love to dad and tell him they (the Germans) will get a nice kick at the back of the neck this time It is a grand old flag we are fighting for after Aeeopipanying the letter were a couple of verses headed The written by himself and there is a pathetic significance about the lines in the light of what has since happened CHURCH SOLDIER KILLED PRIVATE JOHN WILSON The parents of Private John Wilson who reside at 18 John-street Church yesterday received official intimation that he had fallen in action He was one of two sons serving with the colours and the news arrived a few hours after the other son had left home after spending a furlough PTE BROGDEN (Killed) Official intimation has been received of the death in action of Private Thos Brog-den of the Scottish Eifles Private Brogden who before the war worked at Messrs Howard and Bullougli's was 23 years of age and since enlisting married His widow and one child reside at 12 Grimshaw-street Church and his parents at 13 Marker-street Church He enlisted soon after the outbreak of the war PTE RICHARD WALSH (Killed) Mr and Mrs William Walsh of 25 Stan-hill-lane Oswaldtwistle have received official intimation of the loss of their only son Gunner Richard Walsh who joined the army in November 1914 and has been in France since February Gunner Walsh originally enlisted in the 3rd Border Regi ment and his determination to play a worthy part in the defence of his country is shown by the fact that after receiving his discharge he re-enlisted In October last year he was transferred to the Motor Machine 'Gun Corps Not yet 21 years of age the deceased young soldier was closely associated with York-street Sunday School being secretary of the Kindergarten section and was regarded as a young man of promise Parcels for men of the Fleet must in future bear the name and address on the cover British prisoners in Germany can obtain free of charge good hooks of an educational character by communicating with Mr A Davies Board of Education Whitehall London Friends of prisoners are requested to inform them of this Assault on a Coal Dealer ROTTEN EGGS MISSILES AS At tlie Accrington Police Court on Wednesday Mark Nicholson a coal filler living at 20 Cross-street Oswaldtwistle was summoned for assaulting Christopher Houlkex Clough coal merchant of 16 Jacob-street Accrington Mr Booth who appeared for complainant stated that about three in the afternoon of July 20tli defendant went to the coal siding evidently under the influence of drink and began throwing some eggs which he presumed were rotten and had been obtained for some specific purpose at men employed by the complainant who were working on the siding Some of the eggs struck tlie horses which were standing attached to lurries in the sidings and one of the animals was so startled that it would have set off had it not been for the driver Afterwards defendant walked towards a wagon where complainant was directing his men in their work and on Clough asking him why he had been throwing the eggs he climbed into the wagon and gave him a good hiding He struck complainant several times about the head and face with his fist Clough was in delicate health owing to having recently undergone an operation for appendicitis and was not in a fit state to protect himself Later complainant told defendant that if he would apologise the matter should go no further but defendant replied that if Clough talked much to him he would do it again Complainant gave evidence bearing out Mr statement and added that when defendant approached the wagon he told the other man to get away as he could manage the job and if the driver Hd not get out he would do both of them Defendant struck him about eight times on the face and there was no cause for the assault In reply to defendant witness admitted that after being once struck and as defendant was climbing into the wagon he threw a small piece of coal at him John Lupton carter of 15 Timber-street corroborated Defendant who had little to say beyond telling the magistrates that the egg throwing was done in fun was fined 20s and also ordered to pay 21s costs HINTS OF HIGHER AGE LIMITS At widely separated military tribunals on Thursday there were hints of an early raising of the military age-limit One of these was at Bradford where an applicant claimed exemption an Irishman domiciled in Ireland where his six children now are and that he is 43 years of The claim was formally disallowed The military representative said total exemption could not he granted because of the probability of the age limit being raised The other instance was before the North Riding Appeal Tribunal at Scarborough The military representative announced that he had been instructed to go into every case in which conditional exemption had been previously granted In one case the agricultural representative (Mr Twentyman) said the applicant would be 41 years of age before his exemption period expired Captain Horsfall (the military representative) The age limit wiU be raised before that time VALUE OF COMMERCIAL TRAINING Speaking at a meeting of Blackburn Chamber of Trade on Monday night Mr lie Moine (president) said this week we entered on the third year of the war and although trade had been better during the past two years than the most optimistic trader expected it had become evident that during the coming winter owing to a shortage of labour it would become more difficult to maintain anything like a normal supply of goods In that event they must ask for a little consideraion from their customers Notwithstanding the shortage of labour at the present time several education authorities were considering the question of raising the age for leaving school and compulsory attendance at continuation schools They as traders recognised the importance of a good education and desired to assist their young people to improve their education but they felt that commercial education was not sufficiently taught in schools His experience was that the longer hoys were at school the less commercial knowledge they had If instead of being taught ancient languages they were given an opportunity of beginning an elementary knowledge of book-keeping trading etc they would be better fitted after leaving school Last week 2926035 war certificates were sold the total average being £487672 From February 22 to July 22 the number sold was 14385980 Stovain was the ansesthetio used for a woman who died during an operation in a London hospital The coroner who put a number of questions as to why this particular ansesthetio was used said that he had heard of a case of a man after an injection of sitovain reading a newspaper while his leg was being cut off The BIG PUBLIC demand for WELCO proves that it has no rival for quality and Ad MR TRIBUTE TO LOCAL HEROES Mr Parker JP presiding at the monthly meeting of the Clayton-le-Moors District Council on Thursday remarked that on one or two occasions it had been his duty to refer to casualties that had occurred to those serving Since their last meeting many more homes in Clayton-le-Moors and surrounding districts had been made sorrowful by the sad news of fathers sons and brothers who had been taken away He was sure he represented the feelings of the members when he extended to all those who had been I bereaved their heartfelt sympathy (Hear hear) They could only hope their grief would be somewhat toned down by the knowledge that the dear ones they had lost had died doing their duty to their King and country and their homes They knew that the Battalion which was raised locally was in very severe fighting and lost heavily but they also knew that they earned the praise of those in high command Their sympathy went out to those who had been bereaved and to the wounded they extended their wishes for a speedy recovery APPOINTMENT OF PARK KEEPER No fewer than 46 applications were received for the position of gardener and superintendent of the Mercer Park and the committee entrusted with the duty of making the selection found their task one of great difficulty With very few exceptions all the applicants were eminently suitable men with plenty of experience of work of the character required and the process of weeding them out occupied a considerable time Ultimately the committee reduced the number to seven and these candidates were invited to appear before the Council at their meeting on Thursday Their names were: Samuel Kershaw Berry (47) Darwen Robert Boardman (43) Haslingden William Cooper Marsden (38 Darwen Sevett (45) Wilpshire John William Terry (40) Accrington Frank Watts (44) Clayton-le-Moors William Wright (48) Southport After a meeting lasting over two hours the final choice fell upon Mr Watts who is to be congratulated upon his success after such formidable competition Mr Watts was formerly head gardener at Dunkenhalgh Park and he has also had experence as gardener for the late Mr A Shutt of Blackburn at Moreton Hall Whalley and at Huntroyd Padiham The appointment is worth 35s per week with house accommodation light and heating free with one new uniform every two years A GALLANT CLAYTON Private John Andrew Blackledge aged 19 who lived with his sister Mrs Oldham of 59 Barnes-street Clayton-le-Moors before joining the colours is in hospital at Rednell near Birmingham suffering from severe injuries to the head face and shoulders The sight of one eye is affected but it is hoped that restoration will be effected Private Blackledge was a drawer at Moorfield Colliery before the war and it was a great disappointment to him that owing to his lack of inches he was unable to join the Pals Battalion When the 15th Cheshire were formed however he at once enlisted being the second lad from this district to enter the Battalion He received his wounds in the fighting in Thrones Wood on the 17th July being in charge of a bombing party at the time One of his officers who was slightly wounded helped to carry him for three miles to the dressing station Pte brother-in-law visited him in hospital a few days ago and nottvithstand-ing his severe injuries found him in the best of spirits and quite cheerful He had brought with him from the battlefield a number of relics including a German watch and a moderately sized piece of shrapnel that had been embedded in his shoulder The gallant Bantam was firmly of opinion that he would havo lost his life but for his steel helmet and gas protector the helmet having been the target for a number of bullets FAMOUS EX-ROVER DEAD The death occurred at Branksome Seafleld-Toad Blackpool on Monday of Mr Fergus Suter an old player of the Blackburn Rovers Mr Suter was born at Glasgow 59 years ago and he had a reputation as a Rugby player when only 15 Subsequently he took to the Association game He joined Darwen as a full-back in 1877 and with one or two exceptions played in that position all the time he was in Lancashire football Under his influence Darwen came to the front of football clubs in the country They were the first holders of the Lancashire Cup in 1878-9 while he was a playing member of the team Suter joined the Blackburn Rowers in 1880 and his departure from Blackburn to Darwen caused some feeling Suter shared with several other players the distinction of winning English Cup medals for 1884 1885 and 1886 He leaves a widow one son and a daughter Lord Haldane was sixty this week Sir Rider Haggard has arrived home after his tour of the Empire in connection with the settlement of soldiers on the land when the war is over.