Newspaper extracts for Montgomery

There are many references to this area in the 15 million Welsh and English language articles from Welsh newspapers transcribed by the NLW and viewable on Welsh Newspapers Online
Below are English language articles that have been re-transcribed and extracted randomly to illustrate what is available, there are many that are not extracted here that include names of local people

• From the Evening Express (Fifth Edition) 20th February 1894

Montgomery Boroughs. THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SIR PRYCE PRYCE-JONES. Questions in Parliament Bring an Indignant Repudiation From Home Secretary Asquith. In the House of Commons on Monday Mr. WEBSTER (C. „ St. Pancras) asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention had been called to the report appearing in the "Montgomery County Times" of the 10th inst.. of a speech delivered by Mr. Richard Lloyd at a meeting of the North Wales Liberal Federation, held at Newtown on the 8th inst. in which he stated that they had been told that evening that the hon. member for Montgomery was in Parliament by the help of Baron Pollock. That judge was the last of the barons, and if the next judges were to be according to his sample, they would rather be without them. Whether he was aware that Mr. Richard Lloyd is a justice of the peace for the county of Montgomery, and was one of the promoters of the petition against the return of the hon. member for the Montgomery Boroughs heard by Baron Pollock and Mr. Justice Wills: and whether any steps were proposed to be taken to protect one of her Majesty's judges from a charge of partiality in the discharge of his duties made by a gentleman holding her Majesty's commission of the peace. Mr. ASQUITH said Mr. Lloyd informed him that he did say the hon. member referred to was in Parliament by the help of Baron Pollock, by which he said he meant that if that learned judge had been of the same mind as his colleague, Mr. Justice Wills, the hon member would have been unseated. Mr. Lloyd denied that the concluding sentence of the first paragraph of the question was an accurate re- port of any words of his. He declared that nothing could have been further from his mind than to make any charge of partiality against Baron Pollock. .....(part extract of a lengthy report).........

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 25th August 1908

MONTGOMERY. The Committee of the Montgomery Show have left nothing undone to uphold the reputation of their exhibition, which will be held next Thursday. Turn-outs, a bicycle gymkhama, and a Chinese lantern dance in the evening are some of the features of the bill of fare, while the floral display, always exceptionally fine, will certainly not disappoint expectation.

FOOTBALL CLUB.—The annual meeting of this club was held in the Recreation Rooms on Tuesday evening last, when Mr Walter J. Jones presided over a crowded attendance (in the absence of Mr J. E. Tomley, chairman of the club).  ...(part extract).....

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 3rd November 1908

MONTGOMERY. GOOD TEMPLARY REVIVED.- A temperance meeting was held in the Baptist Schoolroom. on Tuesday, under the presidency of Rev. H. Rollason. Mr Samuel Stanton, of Cardiff, organising agent of the Grand Lodge of Good Templar delivered an address. At the close of the public meeting the 'Montgomery Castle Lodge' of the I.O.G.T. was re-opened, .....(part extract).....

• From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 1st September 1896

MONTGOMERY. MOTHERS' UNION.—A meeting of the Mothers' Union was held at the National Schools on Friday week. Tea was laid for about 60. A meeting was held subsequently at which the Rector, who presided, introduced Mrs Powell, of Dorstone Rectory, Hereford, who gave an excellent address upon the work and aim of the union.

CHURCH CHOIR.—The members of the Church choir have during the last few days enjoyed their annual outing. On Monday the lady members and choristers went to Barmouth where a most enjoyable day was spent. On Saturday week the adults and several friends went to Liverpool by the early morning train, returning by the mail next morning. Ample time was thus afforded for visiting the chief objects of interest in the great seaport, and one and all voted the journey a great success.

FLOWER SHOW.—As will be seen from our advertising columns the above event takes place on Friday next. The hon. secretary informs us that a very satisfactory number of entries, have already been received and that there is likely to be some keen competition.

• From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 11th October 1910

MONTGOMERY. MONTGOMERY STOCK SALES.—Messrs. Morris, Marshall & Poole had record sale at Montgomery on Thursday, upwards of 20 cows and calves, 175 fat cattle, and 150 stores, and 350 sheep and lambs passing under the hammer. There were a lot of good buyers, and an excellent clearance. Dairy cattle made up to £24 5s.; fat bullocks, £21 10s.; heifers, £18 5s.; and store bullocks to £16 5s., a bunch of 12 being sold at the latter price.

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 25th October 1910

MONTGOMERY. WHAT WOULD NOT SUCCEED. - Mr C- P Winnall, the clerk of the Higher Education Committee told that body on Thursday that he had received a letter from the Town Clerk of Montgomery stating that his Council, after considering the matter, had come to the conclusion that evening schools would not be a success in the county town, and asking the Committee whether they would agree to grant them a series of lectures on first aid. The letter was referred to the Agricultural Committee.

RUMMAGE SALE AND DANCE.-A. very successful rummage sale and dance in support of the funds of the Nursing Association were held at the Town Hall on Thursday. ..(part extract)....

• From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 19th January 1909

MONTGOMERY Rifle Club.—A sporting club has been organised by Mr R. Beddow, who has prepared a miniature rifle range at the Town Hall. A considerable number of members has joined, and application is being made to the County Association for recognition.

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 2nd February 1909

MONTGOMERY. HOCKEY.—The Ladies' Hockey Club played Bishop's Castle at the latter place on Wednesday, and won by 5-0. The goals were scored by Mrs J. J. Powell (1), Miss Rose Davies (3), and Miss Mary Vaughan (1). -The return match was played at Montgomery, on Saturday, when Montgomery was again victorious by 3-0. Miss Rosa Davies scored two goals and Miss Mary Vaughan one.

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 23rd March 1909

MONTGOMERY. ODDFELLOWSHIP.-The value of Friendly Societies to the community in times of sickness, such as has been occasioned bv the recent trying weather, is strikingly, exemplified at Montgomery, where the local Lodge of Oddfellows has paid out more than £ 50 in benefits to its members during the past fortnight, exclusive of the cost of medical attendance.

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times (Supplement) 30th March 1909

MONTGOMERY. AS THEY WERE.-The Corporation rates for the ensuing year will remain as they were: General district, Is 6d in the £ , Inner district (lighting), 6d in the £

"WHERE IS THE MONEY COMING FROM?"— This question was put by Alderman Arthur Vaughan at the Town Council last Thursday, when a committee submitted a scheme for improving the street lighting at a cost of £27, with an annual extra charge for lighting of £8. "If you show me where the money is coming from," continued the Alderman, "I am perfectly agreeable. But if we go into this improvement we shall want an 8d rate instead of 6d." The lighting scheme was adjourned for a month.

•  From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 20th April 1909

MONTGOMERY. BILLIARD HANDICAP.—The final of the billiard tournament at the Conservative Club was played on Wednesday evening between Messrs Walter J. Jones and Thomas M. Morris. Mr Walter Jones won easily. In the semi-finals, Mr Jones beat Mr Chas. Hoskins, and Mr Morris beat Mr C. B. Williams, junr. There were thirty-five competitors.

CRICKET CLUB.—The annual general meeting of this club was held at the Checker's Hotel on Tuesday evening. Alderman Vaughan presided (in the absence of Mr C. S. Pryce, captain), and there was a good attendance of members.....(part extract).....

• From The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 4th May 1909

MONTGOMERY. FOOTBALL.—Aberystwyth journeyed to Montgomery to play in the Montgomeryshire and District League on Friday, when a poor game resulted in a win for the homesters by two goals to nil.

FIRE BRIGADE.—Mr C. P. Davies at Thursday's Council meeting said that what struck him most forcibly in the brigade's departure for Marrington Hall fire was the delay in getting the horses harnessed to the engine. A great many other people had told him the same thing.

• From the The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard 12th December 1879

MONTGOMERY LECTURE.—On Wednesday, December 3rd, a lecture was given in the Town Hall, by the Rev. W. Starr, of Liverpool, on "Shams." The Hon. F. S. A. Hanbury- Tracy. M.P., occupied the chair. The room was fairly well filled with a very attentive audience.

SKATING.-The pools in Lymore Park are now (Monday) quite frozen over, and a large number of persons have been skating on them during the past week.

• From The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard (TOC) 15th October 1875

MONTGOMERY THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held in the parish church on Thursday, Oct., 7, when the morning sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Williams, rector of Newtown, and the evening by the Rev J. Burd, of Chirbury.

THE NEW BAILIFFS.-On Thursday morning, October 7, a meeting of the burgesses was held in the Guildhall for the purpose of swearing in the newly appointed bailiffs, Maurice Jones and Thomas Davies,