Alford's prizewinning ploughmen

A Ploughing Match took place at Bridge of Alford, on the 18th March curt. when the sum of Ten Guineas, given to the District of Alford, by the Aberdeenshire Agricultural Association, was divided into 8 Premiums, and adjudged as follows:-

1st,  To John Blackhall, servant to Mr William McCombie, Nethertown of Rough, 3l.
2d,  To David Henderson, farmer's son, at Newbigging of Clatt, 2l.
3d,  To Adam Booth, ditto, at Auchmenaies, Clatt,  1l 10s.
4th,  To Alex. Rannie, servant to Mr Raylor at Wellhouse, Alford, 1l. 2s. 6d.
5th,  To George Wilson, ditto to Mr William Ingram at Greystone, Tullynessle, 1l.
6th,  To William Clerihew, farmer's son at Salivathy, Tullynessle, 15s.
7th,  To John Mitchell, ditto at Anagathie, Keig, 12s.  And,
8th,  To David Lindsay, servant to Mr James Middleton at Kinstair, Alford, 10s 6d.

After the Judges had given in their report, containing the names of the successful candidates above mentioned, and expressed their entire approbation of the superior manner in which the work in general had been executed; they at the same time particularly recommended to the notice of the Stewards, the performances of William Weir, servant to Sir Harry Niven Lumsden, of Auchindoir, and David Stuart, servant to Mr Soutter, Mains of Whitehouse;  To each of these Ploughmen an additional Premium of Seven Shillings and Sixpence was allowed.

The Competitors amounted to thirty-two.  A great number of spectators attended - and after the business was concluded, a party of above 30 dined with the Stewards, at Mr Park's Inn.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 31st March 1819.

Old Town of Carnaveron

FARM TO LET,

In the PARISH of ALFORD, ABERDEENSHIRE.

THE Farm of OLD TOWN of CARNAVERON, as presently possessed by Samuel Simpson, will be Let for 19 years after Martinmas next, and to be entered to at that term. - It consists of about 100 Acres of Arable Land, and a quantity of Pasture, partly improveable.  The Lands have a south and south west exposure, and lie along the banks of the Lochell.  A favourable entry may be expected, and every other encouragement to a respectable tenant will be given.

Any of the tenants on the Lands will point out the Farm; and for particulars, application may be made to Mr Stuart, at Kinneff, by Bervie, the Proprietor; or Mr Taylor, Wellhouse, Alford; to either of whom offers may be addressed.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th October 1816.

John Deuchar, farmer

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

A Meeting of the Creditors of JOHN DEUCHAR, Farmer in Whiteside of Alford, is to be held within the house of James Robertson, Vintner, Brechin, upon Tuesday the 9th day of July current.  Those having Claims on the said John Deuchar, who cannot attend the Meeting, are hereby required to lodge the same, properly vouched, with James Grant, Advocate in Aberdeen, betwixt and the day of the Meeting.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd July 1816.

David Campbell, East Gallowhill, Alford

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DAVID CAMPBELL, tenant in East Gallowhill of Alford, having executed a disposition of his whole Estate in favour of William Lyall , in Bent of Halkerton, Thomas Webster, in Mains of Balrownie, and others, in trust for behoof of themselves and his other creditors. - The Trustees hereby intimate, that a Meeting will be held in the house of Peter Wilson, vintner at Bridge of Alford, on Friday the 12th day of August next; where it is requested that all those who have claims against the said David Campbell will attend and lodge them, with oaths of verity thereon; certifying, that if such claims are not then lodged, the Trustees will not receive them afterwards.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd August 1814.