Lease in Auchterless

LARGE FARM TO BE LET.

To be Let, for such a number of years as can be agreed on, with entry at Whitsunday 1821,

THE FARMS of THOMASTON and SMALL-BURN, as at present possessed by Alex. McKenzie.  They consist altogether of about 370 Acres; 80 Acres of which are Old Infield, and of the first quality of dry rich laighs; 100 Acres of the first quality of dry Outfield; 100 Acres of the second quality of Outfield; and the remof dry improveable Pasture; the whole lying on a dry open slatey bottom.  All the Farm is well calculated for Tilllage or Sheep Pasture, and is considered as one of the finest Farms on the estate of Towie Barclay, and parish of Auchterless, in which it is situated.

Offers will be receied, in sealed Letters, and further particulars communicated, by Mr Thomas Spark, Treasurer to the Infirmary, Aberdeen, until the 15th of April next.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th December 1819.

Roup at Nether Ordley, Auchterless

ROUP OF FARM STOCKING, &c.

Upon Friday 21st of May curt. there will be exposed to sale by public roup,

THE whole STOCKING, upon the FARM of NETHER ORDLEY, in the Parish of Auchterless, belonging to William Pittendreigh - consisting of 3 good Work Horses, (one of them fit for the Saddle); and 2 excellent Draught Mares, both in Foal; 10 Cows in Calf; 10 three year-old Stots; 17 one and two year-old Stots and Queys; with a variety of Carts, Ploughs, Harrows, and Horse Harness; a Barn Fanner, and a Stone Roller; with the whole Household Furniture, and Dairy Utensils.

The roup to begin precisely at 10 o'clock, and credit to be given for nine months, upon granting proper security.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th May 1819.

Prizes for ploughmen in Turriff district

The Stewards of the Aberdeenshire Agricultural Association, for the District of Turriff, having resolved, that the Premium given by the Association, for the encouragement of Ploughing, should be appropriated to the ploughmen on the three best ploughed farms in the district, occupied by Members of the Association: to be distributed according to the merits of their servants, by the occupiers of the successful farms:  An inspection accordingly took place, upon the 12th and 13th inst. by two respectable and skilful judges, from the County of Banff, viz.:  Messrs Longmore at Rettie, and Simpson at Threipland, who were very much pleasd with the ploughing on a great proportion of the farms, and adjudged the premiums as follows:

1st Premium, 4l. to James Graham, John Strachan, James Wilson, and James Carnegie, ploughmen to Mr Keith, on the farm of Netherthird, parish of Auchterless.

2d Premium, 3l. 10s. to John Moir, Alexander Johnston, William Falconer, and John Topp, ploughmen to Mr Webster, in the farm of Mains of Laithers, parish of Turriff.

3d Premium, 3l. to John Keith, James Gammie, George Legat, and John Crawford, ploughmen to Mr Hay, on the farm of Meikle Rothie, parish of Fyvie.

The Stewards take this opportunity of returning their particular thanks to Messrs Longmore and Simpson, for the very great trouble taken by them in the business, being convinced that their decision, and the mode of Competition, will be attended with the very best effects in the district.

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

PRISONERS ESCAPED FROM BANFF

ON the Evening of Saturday last, the 19th inst. JOHN GARDEN, HUGH ROSS, and JOHN INGRAM, Prisoners in the Tolbooth of Banff, accused of different crimes, made their escape therefrom.

A description of these persons is subjoined, and the Magistrates of Banff request, that all Peace Officers, &c. will use every means in their power to apprehend these persons, and a handsome REWARD will be paid for the taking of all or any of these persons.

DESCRIPTON.

John Garden is a native of Bogfouton, in the parish of Auchterless; he is about 25 years of age, nearly six feet high, slender, but stout, and had on a Tartan Coat and Vest, (prevailing colour, green) and highland bonnet.

Hugh Ross, is a native of Ross-shire, parish of Kincardine, and worked some time at the new harbour of Peterhead. - He is aged about 24, sallow complexion, about 5 Feet 4 Inches high, and had on a light or middle blue short Coat, and blue Vest and Pantaloons - no Hat; he carried off a Bundle, containing a Blanket, &c. when he made his escape.

John Ingram, was formerly a merchant at Deskie, in Glenlivet, and is well known in Aberdeen.  He is aged about or upwards of 40 years, very sallow complexion, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, and had on a short light gray Coat, a little ragged; grey Vest ragged; Corduroy Pantaloons, and a round Hat. - He carried off a black and red checked plaid, and a bundle containing a Blanket.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1818.

Alexander Cran fined for crop damaged by dog

A complaint having been lately brought by a Gentleman, before the Justices of the Peace for the district of Turriff, against Alexander Cran, a farm-servant in the parish of Auchterless, for allowing two large dogs to hunt or range through a field of corn, when nearly ripe, by which a great part of it was trampled down and destroyed; and also for his insolent and outrageous conduct to said gentleman, when stopped and questioned by him as to his having done so.  The Justices, upon investigating the matter, found the complaint fully proven, and ordained the said Alexander Cran to pay the sum of Five Pounds sterling, in name of fine and damages, and also found him liable in expences. - The Justices having also taken into consideration, that it is a practice very common in that part of the country for farm-servants, when travelling on the public roads with their masters' horses, to have large dogs along with them, which they allow to range thro' the fields adjacent to the road, to the great depredation and damage of the crop on the ground, and also to the great danger and annoyance of cattle and sheep; we understand that they therefore determined to use every means in their power, for putting a stop to the same in future; and it is hoped, that after this public notification, farmers will be careful to prevent their servants from taking dogs along with them, when travelling with their horses and carts.

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

Turriff & Huntly Cattle Show 1818

The Competition for the Premiums given to the Districts of Turriff and Huntly, by the Agricultural Association, was held at Turriff, on Tuesday the 11th current, when there appeared, as might have been expected, a great many fine animals of each class.  The premiums were awarded as follows:

The Marquis of Huntly, for the best Bull, from 2 to 7 years old, Seven Guineas.
Mr Webster, Mains of Laithers, Turriff, for the second best do.  Five Guineas.
The Marquis of Huntly, for the best Breeding Cow, from 3 to 9 years old, Five Guineas.
Mr Scott, Muiresk, Turriff, for the second best do.  Three Guineas.
Mr Irvine, Towie, Turriff, for the best 2 year old Quey.  Four Guineas.
Do.  do.  for the second best do.  Three Guineas.
Do.  do.  for the best two year old Stot.  Three Guineas.
Do.  do.  for the second best do.  Two Guineas.
Mr John Allardes, Boynesmill, Forgue, for the best Brood Mare with her Foal.  Seven Guineas.
Mr Jamieson, Cushnie, Auchterless, for the second best do.  Five Guineas.
Major Taylor, Rothiemay, for the best three year old Colt or Filly.  Give Guineas.
Mr Booth, Fisherford, Auchterless, for the second best do.  Three Guineas.
Mr George Lawson, Lessendrum, Drumblade, for the best two year old Colt or Filly.  Four Guineas.
Mr Webster, Mains of Laithers, for the second best do.  Two Guineas.

After the Competition, a large party sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mrs Wallace, Turriff. - Mr Scott, Muiresk, filled the chair, and the day was spent with genuine mirth and harmony.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th August 1818.

Charles Mair, Pitglassie

MEETING OF THE CREDITORS

Of

CHARLES MAIR, FARMER in PITGLASSIE.

CHARLES MAIR, having granted a Trust Disposition of his real and personal estate, in favour of Messrs. William Smith, in Dykeside, John Collie, in Uppermill, and William Cowie, Schoolmaster at Auchterless, for behoof of his creditors: The Trustees request a meeting of the Creditors of the said Charles Mair, within the house of Mrs Wallace, vintner in Turriff, on Monday the 22d day of September current, at 10 o’clock forenoon, in order the instruct the Trustees, and lodge their Claims, with affidavits, against the said Charles Mair.

September 4, 1817.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10^th September 1817.

Sequestrated estate of Alexander Mackenzie

VALUABLE LEASE FOR SALE.

THE LEASE of SEGGAT, in the parish of Auchterless, lately held by Alexander Mackenzie, in Thomastown of Towie, and now belonging to his sequestrated estate.

Particulars will be learned on application to David Hutcheon, Advocate in Aberdeen, the trustee.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th May 1817.

Craigwell Croft, Aberdeen

HERITABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Upon Friday the 10th day of June next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, there will be exposed to Sale, by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain.)

THAT PIECE of GROUND, Part of CRAIGWELL CROFT, situated in the vicinity of the Den-burn, on the south side of the turnpike road leading from Aberdeen to Skene, and belonging to PETER CALDER, Shoemaker in Auchterless; with the Dwelling House and Shop thereon, possessed by Serjeant George Barclay, George Baxter, Shoemaker, and others.

This Property is burdened with a small feu-duty - lies in a most central situation; and is, in every respect, well worth the attention of any person wishing to lay out a little money to advantage.

For particulars, apply to Alex. Cadenhead, Advocate, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th May 1814.

Auchterless Kirk Session, 23rd May 1813

After Sermon, Sess. met & const.   Compeared James Og in the Parish of Forgue and Elizabeth Sangster in this Parish confessing themselves guilty of Fornication.  They were seriously exhorted to repentance, fined and absolved.

Auchterless Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NRS Reference: CH2/1334/4/140)

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Auchterless theft

STOLEN,

On Tuesday night the 7th April, from the Stable of ALEXANDER McKENZIE, Crofter at BADENSCOTH, parish of Auchterless,

A BLACK MARE, 10 years old, 13 hands high, without any white upon her, a good deal raised in the back by the draught, supposed to be been carried southward.  Any person who can give such information as may lead to the recovery of the Mare, will be handsomely paid for their trouble, by applying to Mr LESLIE, at Badenscoth.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th April, 1812.

Auchterless Kirk Session Register, 1810

23rd Decr.
After Sermon Sess met & const. Mr Johnston Moderating - Compeared John Forbes and Janet Ewan confessing themselves guilty of Fornication.  They were seriously exhorted to repentance, fined, and absolved

NAS Ref: CH2/1334/4/130
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