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.

Farm leases in Fyvie and Maryculter

FARMS TO LET.

THE following FARMS and CROFTS, belonging to WILLIAM GORDON, Esq. of Fyvie, are to be Let on Lease, on a day, in the course of the ensuing Winter, to be afterwards advertised, viz.:-

Parish of Fyvie, Aberdeenshire.

Entry at Whitsunday, 1819.

The Farm of HADDO, at present in the occupation of the Proprietor, to be let in three divisions.

The Farm of OLD BOGHEAD, at present possessed by James Leslie, Robert Reid, John Singer, William Cruickshank, Andrew Aitken, and others.  This farm being situated in apopulous part of the country, and well accommodated with moss, is well suited for tradesmen and labourers, and is now divided into Nine Lots, varying from Five to Seventeen Acres, and any two or more of these may be united, if tenants incline.

The Milltown of SAPHOCK, as lately occupied by James Skene.

The Mill of SAPHOCK, with a Mill Croft.  For the accommodation of a good tenant, the proprietor will erect a new Mill and Kiln, at his own expence.

The Croft at WATERSIDE of Fyvie, as occupied by Geo. Troup. - And

GREENMYRE, lately occupied by James Robertson.

Entry at Whitsunday, 1820.

The Farm of PETTY, at present occupied by Alexander Milne and his subtenants, which will be let in one principal farm, with some smaller divisions.

Mill of PETTY, at present occupied by Alexander Singer.

The Farm of Meickle Gourdas, as possessed by George Wilson.

OVERTOWN of GOURDAS, as possessed by William Sim.

PARKBURN, as possessed by William Urquhart.

Part of PARKBURN, as possessed by James Marr.  This possession will be let as at present, or united with Greenmyre; or, should offerers incline, will be divided into smaller lots.

Many of the above Farms are of considerable extent, and worth the attention of substantial tenants, and they are all well known to consist of some of the best and earliest soil in the county.

Parish of Maryculter, Kincardineshire.

Entry now or at Whitsunday next.

Part of EASTSIDE, lately possessed by Andrew Brown.

Croft on WESTSIDE, adjoining the road leading from Deeside to Stonehaven.  On this Croft, the proprietor intends to erect a Dwelling House before Whitsunday next.

Intending offerers for any of the above possessions may, in the meantime, apply for farther information, either to the Proprietor; Mr Hay, Fyvie; or Charles Chalmers, Advocate, Aberdeen; and William Urquhart, Ground-officer at Fyvie, and George Watt, Ground-officer at Maryculter, will point out the Boundaries of the possessions.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th November 1818.

Sale of cattle at Badentyre

On Wednesday there took place the dispersion of the nice Aberdeen-Angus herd belonging to Mr George Wilson, Badentyre, Turriff.  Mr Wilson succeeded his father in the tenancy of Badentyre 35 years ago, and about 21 years ago he purchased the holding, along with the croft attached to it, comprising fully 240 acres.  During his occupancy and proprietorship he has greatly improved the property agriculturally, and by planting trees.  Four of his sons went to New Zealand ten years ago, and have been prospering, and Mr and Mrs Wilson and the remainder of the family have resolved to go out there, consequently he has sold the property, which has been purchased by Mr Joseph Strachan, butcher, Banchory.  Mr Wilson founded the herd about a score of years ago, and has been very successful with it, producing many thrifty well-doing cattle.  The sale, which was well attended, was conducted by Messrs. Moir, of the Central Mart Coy.  Eight cows and two-year-old heifers, with calves at foot, made £180 1s. 6d., or an average of £22 10s.  Six yearling heifers, including a weaned calf, made £70 17s. 6d., or an average of £11 16s. 3d., while the stock bull fetched £38 6s. 6d.  The total for 15 head (in addition to eight young calves) was £289 5s. 6d., or an average of £19 5s 8d.

Published in the Banffshire Journal, Tuesday 19th May 1914.

Alexander Dickie, New Byth

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS.

ALEXANDER DICKIE, Merchant in New Byth, having on the 20th of April current, granted a Trust Disposition of his Real and Personal Subject to Messrs David Milne, in Auchnamoon, and George Wilson, in Auchnygorth, near New Byth, for behoof of his Creditors, - it is requested, all those having Claims on the said Alex. Dickie, will lodge them, with affidavits thereon, in the hands of the said Trustees; and all those Indebted to the said Alex. Dickie, will please pay the amount to the said Trustees immediately, otherways they will be prosecuted.

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