Accidental death of Alexander Hay

On Wednesday morning last, the body of a man, of the name of Alexander Hay, was found at the foot of the retaining wall near Union Bridge.  This old man, 72 years of age, had, early that morning, it is supposed, in going out for his horse, in order to prepare for his wonted journey to Inverury with the mail, missed his way and fallen over the parapet and retaining wall near the end of Belmont Street, a height of about 25 feet; thus unfortunately losing his life, having, as it appeared by some branches being broken off, struck a tree in his fall, which in all probability proved fatal.  He had for some years rode with the mail to and from Inverury, in which employment, and as a Chaise-driver, he was well known and respected for his faithful services, during a period of considerably upwards of 50 years, and the manner of his death is much regretted.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th November 1818.

Pitmachie lease

INN AND FARM AT PITMACHIE TO LET,

ENTRY IMMEDIATELY.

There is to be Let for such number of years as may be agreed upon,

THE INN and FARM of PITMACHIE, as presently occupied by James Brown.  The convenient and favourable situation of this Inn is well known, it being situated on the great North Road leading from Aberdeen to Inverness, by Huntly, and is a regular established stage.  It is also very central for the public district meetings, most of which are regularly held there.  The House and Offices are commodious and suitable for the Inn and Farm.

The Lands are of an excellent early soil, and are in a high state of improvement.  The Household Furmiture, Post Chaises, Horses, and the present Crop, may be had at a fair valuation, and entry will be immediately given.

For particulars apply to Messrs Francis Maitland at Colpy; George Hall at Logie Durno; or Messrs Farquharson & Co. Merchants, St. Nicholas Street, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th June 1817.