Ellon's ploughing champions

On Monday the 15th instant, the Competition of Ploughing of the Ellon District, took place in a field on Mr Gordon's farm at Eslemont-house; when fifty-five ploughs appeared on the ground by half-past nine o'clock, all of which started by half-past ten, and completed their tasks by half-past two o'clock; when the judges, Messrs Lumsden, Scott, and Mitchell, came on the ground, who, after a very minute and tedious examination of the work performed, adjudged the premiums as follows, viz. :-

1st Premium, 1l. 15s.  Alexr. Kemp, servant to Mr. Watson, Tipperty; a pair of oxen.
2d Premium, 1l. 10s.  Alexr. Brown, do. to Mr Robert Ruxton, Cairnhill, Eslemont.
3d Premium, 1l. 7s 6d.  Alexander Gray, do. to Mr Milne, Mains of Eslemont.
4th Premium, 1l. 5s.  James Wright, do. to Mr Wilson in Tarty.
5th Premium, 1l. 2s. 6d  James Clerk, do. to Mr Angus in Tillycorthy.
6th Premium, 1l.  Alexr. Cumine, do. to Mr Moir, in Knockhall.
7th Premium, 17s. 6d  David Read, do. to Mr Aberdein, Tillygreig.
8th Premium, 15s.  James Rae, do. to Mr Milne, Mains of Eslemont; a pair of oxen.
9th Premium, 12s 6d.  James Brand, do. to Mr Robertson, Meikle-mill of Eslemont.
10th Premium, 10s.  James Mutch, do. to Mr Hutcheon, in Crosstown of Eslemont.

There were fifty horse, and five oxen teams, most of which were of a very superior description, and in fine condition.  The judges found much difficulty in determining the premiums, from the superior excellence of the ploughing over the whole, which proved to them, and the gentlemen present, the benefit which arises from competitions of this kind.  The day proved a very favourable one, and the concourse of spectators may be calculated at above five hundred.  A very respectable party dined in Mr Cowie's Inn afterwards, and spent the evening with much conviviality and good humour.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th February 1819.

Accidental death of William Stirling

On Friday evening, the 29th ult. William Stirling, a well known Ellon carrier, on his return home, fell from his loaded cart, - and one of the wheels passing over his head, he was killed on the spot.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th February 1819.

Apology and retraction by George Henderson

I, GEORGE HENDERSON, in Waulkmill of Arnage, on the 19th November last, called Mr WILLIAM MITCHELL, in Mill of Watertown, a Mis-sworn Fellow, in presence of sundry people, in the Village of Ellon.  I hereby declare that I had no reason for saying so, that I am sorry for having said any thing prejudicial to his character, that what I said on the above occasion was false, and that it consists with my knowledge, from having been a servant of his, that he is a man of strict veracity.  Witness my hand at Aberdeen, this twenty fourth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighteen.

GEORGE HENDERSON

George Bruce victim of robbery

On Sunday morning last, about three o'clock, as George Bruce, the well-known Ellon Carrier, was coming to Aberdeen, he was stopped about three quarters of a mile beyond the Bridge of Don, by two men, who, after ordering him out of his cart and demanding his purse, rifled his pockets of the money they contained, between 30s. and 40s. in silver, and then took a bag of meal and four cheeses, all which they immediately carried off. - They were stout men, rather above the middle size, wore round hats, and long or great coats, and spoke the Aberdeen dialect.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th December 1818.

Little Mill of Esslemont

SALE OF FARM STOCKING, &c.

There will be sold by public roup, at LITTLE MILL of ESSLEMONT, in the Parish of Ellon, on Monday the 19th curt.

THE whole STOCKING on the Farm lately possessed by the deceased ALEX. CHRYSTALL, consisting of THREE excellent WORK HORSES, FOUR fine WORK OXEN, FIVE COWS, some of which are near the Calving; a number of YOUNG STOTS and QUEYSs, of one, two, and three years old; the whole FARM UTENSILS and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BEDS, BLANKETS, BED and TABLE LINEN, &c, &c.

The roup to begin at 10 o'clock forenoon. - Credit on good security.

N.B. - At the same time there will be exposed to sale, several ACRES of good TURNIPS, to be consumed on the Farm.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th October 1818.

Roup of Inverebrie

ROUP BILLS - AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is hereby given, to those who granted BILLS at the Roup of Inverebrie, on the 22d of May last, that Payment will be expected on Monday the 24th curt. by eleven o'clock forenoon, within the house of Alex. Watt, Vintner in Ellon, where attendance will be given to receive the same:  And all those who have Claims against ALEXANDER FRASER, in Inverebrie, and who have not lodged them, are desired to do so, with Affidavits thereon, with David Thomson, Yondertown; Andrew Cruickshank in Auchreddie; or John Mackie in Oldtown of Coynoch, within One Month from this date.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th November 1817.

FARMS TO BE LET

THE following FARMS, on the Estate of ELLON, belonging to the Honble. WILLIAM GORDON, are to be let for 19 years, entry at Whitsunday next.

KNOCKOTHY, possessed by David Thomson.
KNAPS of WATERTOWN by James Hardie.
COALHILL, by George Ingram; with Part of PIKLETTUNE addes to it, and Part of MILL  of WATERTOWN, in the occupation of Wm. Pittendreigh.
Part of FECHILL, occupied by George Barron.
OVER-LOGIE, by the heirs of the late Rev. Mr Paterson.

All these Farms lye within a mile of the town of Ellon.

Persons desirous of taking any of the above Farms in lease, will lodge their offers with Alex. Crombie, Advocate in Aberdeen, betwixt and the 14th February next.  The ground-officer will shew the boundaries.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th February 1817.

Debtors of George Carr

NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

GEORGE CARR, in Denhead of Auchmacoy, hereby intimates to all persons owing Accounts of more than six months standing, that if the same are not paid within One Month from this date, they will be put into the hands of a man of business, and legal measures taken for their recovery.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th December 1816.

John Scroggie, Kinharrachie

SALE OF EFFECTS.

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

JOHN SCROGGIE, Square-wright in Kinharachie, having executed a Trust Disposition in favour of James Mair, Writer in Aberdeen, for behoof of his Creditors;  There will be sold by public roup, on Saturday 28th current, the whole Effects which belonged to him - consisting of a variety of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, among which is an excellent Eight-day Clock, with Mahogany Case, and almost quite new; also an extensive assortment of WRIGHT TOOLS of all descriptions, with Shop Furniture, and various other articles.

The roup to begin at 12 o'clock noon, and Credit to be given on security.

All those having claims against the said John Scroggie, will please lodge the same, properly vouched, within fourteen days from this date, with the said James Mair, at Mr Crombie's, Advocate.

Aberdeen, 17th September, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th September, 1816.

FIVE GUINEAS REWARD.

WHEREAS, between twelve and one o'clock on the night of Sunday the fourteenth instant, as James Blance, Shipmaster in Peterhead, was travelling on horseback between Ellon and Aberdeen, he was accosted, a little to the northward of the Tollbar at Belhelvie, by a man having the appearance of a sailor, who rose from behind a dyke at the road side, and ordered him to stop; and he having declined to do so, and put spurs to his horse, the said man fired a pistol at him, as he rode off, by the ball from which he narrowly escaped being wounded;

A REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person who will apprehend and detain the man above mentioned, or give such information respecting him, to Hugh Fullerton, Procurator Fiscal of Aberdeenshire, as shall be the means of his being apprehended and brought to justice.

DESCRIPTION.

The said man has the appearance of a sailor, is of middle size, stout made, has large whiskers nearly meeting each other and was dressed in a brown jacket, dark blue trowsers, and either a black leather, or a glazed hat.

Aberdeen, July 15, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th July 1816.

Public Roup at Waterton, Ellon

SALE OF CATTLE, HORSES, AND FARMING

UTENSILS.

There will be Sold by public roup, on Friday the 6th May curt. 

at WATERTON, parish of Ellon, 

PART of the STOCKING which belonged to the late Mr JOHN CUMMING; consisting of five three years old Stots - nine two years old Stots - four two years old Queys - four year old Queys - nine Milk Cows - a Bull - two Work Oxen - about eighteen Ewes and Lambs, of a superior breed - a Work Mare - two three years old Colts - two 2 years old Colts - and two one year old Colts - with Carts, Ploughs, Harrows, and other Farming Utensils.

The roup will begin precisely at 10 o'clock forenoon.  Six months credit, on security.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th May 1814.

Roup at Balmacassie

SALE OF CATTLE, HORSES, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE;

And NOTICE to DEBTORS and CREDITORS.

THERE will be Sold by public roup, on Monday the 9th of May next, at Balmacassie, parish of Ellon:  The whole effects which belonged to the late JAMES FORBES, there, consisting of Six 1 and 2 year old Stots; Four Milk Cows, some with Calf, One Quey, Two Work Horses, Stack of Hay, Carts, Ploughs, Harrows, and all sorts of Farming Utensils. - Eight-day Clock, Beds, Bedding, Meal Chests, and other articles of Household Furniture. - The roup will begin at 10 o'clock forenoon. - Ample credit on security.

Those having Claims on the said JAMES FORBES, are required to lodge the same with MARGARET FORBES, in Balmacassie: and those Indebted to him at his death, will please order payment to her against the above day, to prevent expences.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th April 1814.

Elizabeth Ross: reward for information

NOTICE.

WENT from the Service of Mrs BISSET, at Green of Udny, on Sunday the 20th ult., ELIZABETH ROSS, about 30 years of age, middle size, dark hair, and a widow, having two children.  She was seen in the neighbourhood of Ellon on the above evening; and on the Monday evening and Tuesday morning following, she was seen in Aberdeen.  Whoever will give such information as may lead to a discovery of the above Woman to John Kelly, Merchant, Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen, will be thankfully rewarded for their trouble. - She had on, when last seen, a Black Bonnet, and a Dark Brown Pelisse.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd March 1814.

Skelmuir Estate Farm Leases

FARMS AND CROFTS TO LET.

The following FARMS and CROFTS on the ESTATE of SKELMUIR, belonging to the Hon. William Gordon of Ellon, are to be Let for 19 years, from Whitsunday next, viz.

Newton, possesssed by James Robertson, containing about 70A, 3R 30F Arable, 18A, 2R 34F Pasture

Croft on Newton, possessed by John Watt, 9A, 3R, 14F Arable, 3A, 0R, 31F Pasture

North Croft on Newton, 4A, 0R, 5F Arable, 2A, 3R, 35F Pasture

Weavers Croft on Newton, possessed by John Taylor, 5A, 3R, 18F Arable, 0A, 1R, 20F Pasture

Smiths Croft, possessed by James Mathew, 2A, 2R, 33F Arable, 1A, 3R, 22F Pasture

Spithill, possessed by James Greig, 57A, 0R, 24F Arable, 4A, 3R, 39F Pasture

North part of How, possessed by W. Robertson, 47A, 3R, 19F Arable, 10A, 0R, 8F Pasture

South part of How, possessed by John Shuan, 56A, 2R, 2F Arable, 3A, 2R, 5F Pasture

Croft of How, 5A, 2R, 9F Arable, 2A, 2R, 13F Pasture

Stonekiln, possessed by John Smith, 21A, 3R, 32F Arable, 3A, 2R, 28F Pasture

Windfold, possessed by John Finlay, 71A, 2R, 34F Arable, 8A, 2R, 28F Pasture

Parcock, possessed by William Sim, 28A, 2R, 11F Arable, 2A, 2R, 21F Pasture

Croft at Mosside, 9A, 0R, 1F Arable, 0A, 3R, 5F Pasture

Croft at Mosside south of former, 6A, 2R, 55F Arable 3A, 1R, 39F Pasture

Laverock Cairn, possessed by David Bodie, 6A, 2R, 34F Arable, 0A, 3R, 5F Pasture

Red Stones, possessed by Geo. Taylor, 9A, 0R, 7F Arable, 1A, 2R, 31F Pasture

North Croft of Cortiecram, possessed by Al. Smith, 6A, 1R, 1F Arable, 1A, 3R, 5F Pasture

Green Croft of Cortiecram, possessed by Al. Scott, 23A, 3R, 8F Arable, 3A, 1R, 10F Pasture

Cortiecram, possessed by John Steven, 69A, 0R, 11F Arable, 16A, 1R, 23F Pasture

Upper Hawk Hillock, possessed by John Morrison, 70A, 2R, 27F Arable, 17A, 0R, 19F Pasture

East Tack part of Upper Hawk Hillock, possessed by John Shepherd, 19A, 3R, 17F Arable, 14A, 0R, 6F Pasture

Croft at Ardallie, possessed by Al. Watt, 3A, 3R, 5F Arable, 14A, 3R, 4F Pasture

Nether Hawk Hillock, possessed by Andrew Gray, 92A, 2R, 26F Arable, 28A, 2R, 23F Pasture

Walk Mill, possessed by John Gray, 5A, 1R, 3F Arable, 2A, 2R, 18F Pasture

For farther particulars, application may be made to Andrew Davidson, advocate in Aberdeen.  William Sim, ground-officer upon the estate, will show the possessions.

There are also to be Let, for 19 years from Whitsunday next, several small Possessions on the Estate of Ellon.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 12th January 1814.

Newton of Fechil, Ellon

VALUABLE FARM TO LET.

NEWTON of FECHIL, situated within half a mile of Ellon, is to be Let for Twelve Years from Whitsunday next.

This Farm consists of about one hundred and fifty acres of arable land; the greatest part of which has been lately highly improved, and is at present in good condition.

The turnpike road to Ellon goes through the heart of the Farm, and the ground on the east of that road is inclosed.  There is easy access for obtaining Lime, which can be conveyed by the Ythan to within a few hundred yards of the Farm, from the port of Newburgh, which is distant only about three miles from the Farm, and where there is a ready market for grain.

Entry to the farm at Martinmass first; the tenant will be accommodated with Corn and Fodder, the growing crop, viz. Wheat, Turnip, and new Grass, at a valuation.

For further particulars, apply to Mrs MURRAY, New Inn, Ellon.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th November 1813.

Roup at Newton of Fechil

ROUP OF FARM STOCKING, &c.

On Tuesday the 16th of November curt. there is to be Sold by public roup, at Newton of Fechil, near Ellon:

THE whole STOCKING on the Farm, which belonged to the deceased Mr JAMES MURRAY; - consisting of Two pair WORK HORSES, a MARE and FOAL, a Three-year-old COLT, Two pair WORK OXEN, Eight two-year-old STOTS, Ten year-old STOTS and QUEYS, Four QUEYS and CALVES, several MILCH COWS, CARTS, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, and other Farming Utensils.  Several STACKS of CORN and BEAR, with FODDER, &c.

The roup will begin at 10 o'clock forenoon.  Credit will be given.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th November 1813.

Pitlochie farms, Ellon

FARMS IN THE PARISH OF ELLON.

THE LANDS OF PITLOCHIE, in the parish of Ellon, as at present possessed by James Mundy, William Hendry, and George Allan, are to be let in one or more possessions, for nineteen years from Whitsunday next.  The north division of said Lands, as separated from the other by a small burn contains 22A. 3R. 12P. of infield, 24A. 2R. 5P. of outfield, and 21A. 3R. 19P. of pasture; the other division, principally occupied by George Allan, contains 3A. 2R. 6P. of infield, 30A. 3R. 24P. of outfield, and 32A. 0R. 31P. of pasture and moss.

George Allan will show the boundaries; and offers in writing may be lodged with William Stuart, advocate in Aberdeen, betwixt and the 22d of October next.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th August 1813.

Snowstorm fatality

A woman of the name of Christian Henderson, lost her life in the violent storm of drifting snow of the 1st curt. when, almost within a stone-throw of Tillycorthy, on her return to her home, in the parish of Foveran, where she was well known as an industrious honest woman, long in the practice of selling fish through the country, in which she had just been engaged in a neighbouring parish.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th April 1813.

Balmakessie, Ellon

FARM TO LET.

Upon the Estate of WATERTOWN, belonging to the Hon. W. Gordon of Ellon,

THE Farm of BALMAKESSIE, presently possessed by James Robertson, will be let, within the house of James Murray, vintner in Ellon, on Thursday the 8th of April next, at 12 noon, for Nineteen years from Whitsunday next, either for a Grassum, or an additional yearly rent, as may be agreed on.  The above farm consists of from 50 to 60 acres, all of very superior, rich and early soil.  The turnpike road from Aberdeen to Peterhead goes close by the farm.  It is only three miles from the port of Newburgh, where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain.

In the mean time, offers may be given in to Mr Cumming, at Ellon Castle; and John Sangster, in Ellon, will shew the boundaries of the land.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 31st March 1813.

Eastertown of Auchleuchries

FARM TO LET.

To be let for such number of years as may be agreed on,

Entry Whitsunday next,

THE Farm of EASTERTOWN of AUCHLEUCHRIES, as presently occupied by George Brook, lying in the parish of Cruden, and county of Aberdeen, measuring upwards of two hundred acres, nearly eighty of which are Infeld.

This farm is deserving the attention of a tenant of skill, and capital, being of easy access: the turnpike roads from Ellon to Peterhead and Fraserburgh pass quite close to it, and is situated in a part of the country where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain; distant only ten miles from Peterhead and four from Newburgh, also a Sea-port, at which last place Lime is imported for sale.

The marches and boundaries will be pointed out by applying at the house of Auchleuchries.

Offers to be given in to Thomas Sangster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will inform as to farther particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th October 1812.