Sale of candle-making utensils

HUNTLY.

TO CANDLE-MAKERS.

To be sold by Private Bargain,

ALL the CANDLE-MAKING UTENSILS, which belonged to the deceased Wm. Alexander, and since employed in the Trade by Wm. Cumming, the present Proprietor, who, having entered into another branch of business, wishes to dispose of them. - They consist of 1 METAL BOILER, with Frame and Mounting - 1 COPPER BOILER, with Frames and Mounting - 1 TALLOW PRESS  - 2  DIPPING BOXES - 4 Large TALLOW TUBS - 1 CASK or COOLER - 3 BEAMS and SCALES - a Lot of POSTS and RODS - 1 COOLING TROUGH - 36 CANDLE MOULDS in 3 Stools - 2 LARGE FRAMES - 3 COOLING BOARDS.

Huntly, now a thriving and populous town, affords an excellent opening to any person of moderate Capital, desirous of carrying on to advantage, the above business.

Further information may be obtained by applying to William Cumming, in Huntly, the present Proprietor.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th December 1819.

Property of James Geddes in Huntly

PROPERTY IN HUNTLY FOR SALE.

There will be sold by public roup, within the Gordon Arms Inn, Huntly, upon Thursday the 5th day of August next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon,

THAT PROPERTY fronting the Square, and HOUSE at the back thereof - with the whole Office-Houses, and Yard thereto adjoining, which formerly belonged to the deceased James Geddes, Merchant.   From the public situation, compactness, and accommodation of this property, it is well worth the attention of the public - as it can be always tenanted, affording the purchaser handsome interest for the money.

Application may be made to Alexander Stewart, writer in Huntly, who will show the property, and in whose hands are the title deeds.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th July 1819.

Prizes for Huntly district ploughmen

PLOUGHING MATCH, Huntly, 12th March.

The Premiums allotted by the Aberdeen Association, to the District of Huntly, were contended for this day, on a field belonging to Mr Gordon of Cocklarachy.  Seventy-five ploughs started, at an early hour, and the field turned up exhibits proofs of superior workmanship.  The judges, after the most patient investigation, awarded the premiums as follows:-

1st,  25s.  To William Alexander, son to the farmer of Cairnhill.

2d,  22s 6d.  To Robert Ironside, servant to Mr Gordon, Rhynie.

3d,  21s. To George Alexander, son to the farmer of Cairnhill.

4th,  20s. To Alex. Alexander, son to do. of do.

5th,  17s.  To  George Harper, servant to Mr Robertson of Auchanackie.

6th,  15s.  To Alex Bird, do. to the Marquis of Huntly.

7th,  14s.  To Alexander Robertson, do. to Mr Conn, Cruchie.

8th,  13s.  To William Alexander, do. to Mr McPherson, Gibston.

9th,  12s.  To John Gordon, son to Mr Gordon of Auchinbo.

10th,  11s.  To James Flemming, servant to Mr Pirie, Tillaminnet.

11th, 10s 6d.  To Alexander Green, son of William Green, Tillathrowie.

12th,  10s.  To James Mellis, do. to the Marquis of Huntly.

13th,  10s.  To Adam Mathewson, do. to Mr Grant, Westseat.

14th,  9s.  To George Robertson, do. to Mr Taylor, Lessendrum.

The judges regretted, that their powers were so circumscribed, as to prevent them from extending the reward of merit to many other deserving candidates.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th March 1819.

Public roup in Huntly

HERITABLE PROPERTY IN HUNTLY,

FOR SALE.

On Friday the 30th curt. there will be exposed to sale by public roup at 6 o'clock afternoon, within the house of Miss Mellis, Vintner in Huntly,

THE whole of that PROPERTY, which belonged to the late Wm. Harvey, Dyer, situated on the east side of the Square, and presently occupied by James Cruickshank, Merchant, and others, consisting of Two Shops, with Cellar below, Five Rooms, a Kitchen, two Closets, and Garrets.

The centrical situation of this Subject makes it well worth the attention of any person in a public line.

A SHARE of the HUNTLY TURNPIKE ROAD will be disposed of at the same time, if not previously sold by public bargain.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th October 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.

Huntly property

HOUSES AND GARDEN IN HUNTLY,

FOR SALE.

THE HOUSES and TENEMENTED GROUND belonging to Mrs Margaret Burgie, in Huntly, situated on the West side of the Street, leading from the Square to the Cattle Market.  The Houses are commodious, and from their central situation, are well adapted for persons in the mercantile line.  There is a LARGE GARDEN on the Premises, inclosed with a high Wall, and well stocked with Berry Bushes and Fruit Trees.  Upon the whole, such an eligible property is seldom to be met with.

For farther particulars, application may be made to John Robertson, Merchant, Huntly; or Alex. Robertson, Advocate, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th June 1818.

Pirie's Mill, Huntly

LEASE OF A FARM FOR SALE

Upon Monday the fourth day of May next, there will be exposed to sale by public roup, within the house of Miss Mellis, Vintner in Huntly, at two o'clock afternoon,

THE REMAINDER of the LEASE of the FARM of PIRIE'S MILL, as occupied by Andrew Paterson, lately deceased, of which there are four years to run after Whitsunday next.  There are erected on the premises a Meal-mill, and Beating-mill, for Flax, &c.; and being situated in the immediate vicinity of Huntly, a considerable emolument may be derived therefrom.

The tenant, who must be approved of by his Grace the Duke of Gordon, will get access at Whitsunday first.

For further particulars, application may be made to Alex. Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen, or Alex. Stewart, Writer, Huntly.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th April 1818.

William Napier, Huntly

NOTICE

TO THE CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLIAM NAPIER,

MERCHANT IN HUNTLY.

ALL those having CLAIMS against the said Wm. Napier, contracted since April 1816, are requested to lodge the same, properly attested, with Alexander Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen; or William Simpson, Merchant in Huntly, within one month from this date; and those who are Indebted to the said Wm. Napier, will pay what they owe, immediately, to prevent expenses.

Aberdeen, 12th May, 1817.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th May 1817.

Huntly weaving shop

PROPERTY IN HUNTLY FOR SALE.

There will be exposed to sale by public roup, upon Thursday the 24th day of October current, within the house of Miss Melles, vintner in Huntly, at 6 o'clock afternoon,

THAT HOUSE and WEAVING SHOP, with the GARDEN thereunto adjoining, belonging to Mr John Davdison, teacher in Bruntisland, and presently possessed by Walter Davidson, stamp-master.  The House is most substantially finished; the Garden well enclosed, and well stocked with fruit trees and berry bushes, all in full bearing, and the property is in every way well worth the attention of a purchaser.

The title deeds are in the hands of George Stewart, Advocate in Aberdeen; and Walter Davidson, the present occupier, will shew the property to intending purchasers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th October 1816.

Melancholy Accident in Gartly

We are sorry to learn, that on the night of Monday the 18th, during a tremendous storm of rain, wind, and snow, Mr Cruickshank, schoolmaster of Gartly, lost his way within a mile of his own house, and perished from the rigour of the night.  He has left a large family to bewail his premature death.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th March 1816.

Sale of John Gray's & Alexander Knight's properties in Huntly

HOUSES AND GARDENS IN HUNTLY

FOR SALE, OR TO BE LET.

THE TENEMENTS, Houses, and Gardens, which formerly belonged to John Gray, Messenger in Huntly, and now to James Grant, Advocate in Aberdeen, situated on the north side of the street leading from the north end of the Square or Market-palace [sic] of Huntly towards the Bridge of Bogie.

Also the Tenements, Houses, and Garden, which formerly belonged to Alexander Knight, Tailor in Huntly, and now to Mr Grant, lying on the north west side of the street leading from the Muir or Cattle Market Stance past the Old School

These subjects are in good repair, substantially built, and well worth the attention of any person wishing such property.  The Proprietor is anxious to dispose of them; and therefore great bargains may be expected.  Entry to the premises at Whitsunday next.

If not sold, the whole will be let to Tenants for One Year from Whitsunday ensuing.

For farther particulars, apply to the Proprietor, or Mr Milne, Saddler in Huntly, who is fully authorised to conclude a bargain.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th November 1814.

Court of Justiciary Trials (1)

On Monday last, the Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened here by the Right Hon. Lords JUSTICE CLERK and SUCCOTH.

The Court began with the trial of JAMES FARQUHAR, late flesher in Huntly, accused of stealing a considerable sum of money from the haversack of John Rose, private in the Aberdeenshire Militia.  It appeared in evidence, that Rose met with the pannel at Bainshole, on their way to Aberdeen, and kept company together to the end of their journey.  On their arrival in Aberdeen, they went to the same lodgings, and slept in the same bed.  Early in the succeeding morning, Farquhar rose and left the house; and Rose having reason to suspect him, got up and examined his haversack, when he found that his money to the amount of about L. 20, had been abstracted and carried off.  A good deal of evidence was heard, in order to bring the crime home to the pannel, particularly as to identifying the notes, and that the pannel employed some person the same morning, to change the small notes for L. 5 ones.  After an excellent charge by the Lord Justice Clerk, the jury were enclosed, and appointed to return their verdict on Tuesday morning.

Counsel for the Crown, Mr CLEPHANE, Advocate-Depute; - for the prisoner, Mr GORDON.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th April 1814.

Robert Shand, Bognie

Died at Bognie, on the 21st Feb. aged 86, ROBERT SHAND, one, perhaps, of the most extraordinary pedestrians in this pedestrian age.  He continued to possess all his faculties, especially his activity, to the last hour of his existence.  In his 85th year, he was employed as runner from the parish of Forgue to the Post Office at Huntly, where he went three times a-week, sometimes oftener; which distance (14 miles going and returning) he accomplished with ease in less than 4 hours.  The same year, he offered, for a bet of 20s., to walk to Aberdeen, and return within 24 hours, a distance of at least 70 miles.  He was originally bred a shoemaker, but for several years past worked as a day labourer; and last summer, was occasionally employed in casting divots, a work that required considerable strength and exertion; and has been known to go to Banff, distant 15 miles, upon a trifling errand, after performing a hard day's labour.  The last day of his life he eat his breakfast as usual; and was arrested by the hand of death while enjoying his favourite exercise of walking some distance, carrying a bundle of sticks he had collected for fuel.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th March 1814.

Bremner partnership dissolved

PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.

THE Partnership carried on between PETER BREMNER, Merchant, Huntly, and ROBERT BREMNER, Merchant, Keith, was DISSOLVED by mutual consent the 11th August, 1813.

(Signed) PETER BREMNER

ROBERT BREMNER

N.B.  The highest Price given for Hare Skins at Robert Bremner's Shop, Keith.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th October 1813.

Notice to Creditors of John Wight

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THOSE who had claims against JOHN WIGHT, Cattle Dealer, sometime at Oldmeldrum, now in Huntly, in March 1812, when he obtained a Decreet of Cessio Bonorum, are desired to lodge the same with Alexander Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, against the 15th September next, when the free proceeds of certain effects, which belonged to the said John Wight, at the period above-mentioned, will be divided among those Creditors who shall lodge claims, properly vouched, agreeable to this intimation.

Aberdeen August 20, 1813.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th August 1813.

Bankruptcy of Alexander Largue

LARGUE OF KEITH - BANKRUPTCY

THE Debtors of ALEX. LARGUE, lastly of Keith, formerly of Huntly, are again requested to pay their respective sums to Mr W. Gordon, Writer in Keith, immediately.  Such as fail to comply with this intimation, by the first day of September ensuing, will be prosecuted without delay.

The Creditors of the same are requested to lodge their Claims, with Affidavits, by the tenth of that month, with James Knowles, Merchant in Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th August, 1813.

Thomas Smith, Huntly

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ALL persons having claims on THOMAS SMITH, Mason in Huntly, who have neglected to lodge the same, with affidavits thereon with Mr Will, Watchmaker in Huntly, are desired to do so, within a Month from this date; as his trustees intend to make a division of his subjects at Charles fair Market in Huntly; of which all concerned will please take notice.

Huntly, 3d August, 1812

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th August, 1812.

Huntly Square: house for sale

NOTICE

There will be exposed to SALE, by public roup, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain) on Monday the 11th day of November curt. within the house of Miss Mellis, betwixt the hours of 5 and 6 o'clock afternoon,

THAT OLD HOUSE, fronting the SQUARE of HUNTLY, with the MATERIALS thereon, formerly belonging to John Kelles, Surgeon. - The situation renders it as object to any person on business, as it would afford room for two excellent Shops on the ground floor, and accommodation otherwise for a family.

Meantime, Alexander Stewart, writer in Huntly, will point out the boundaries, and give any information required.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th November, 1811.

Hugh Duncan, merchant in Ardonald

NOTICE

To the Creditors and DEBTORS of HUGH DUNCAN, sometime Merchant in Huntly, now in Ardonald.

The said Hugh Duncan having granted a disposition to Trustees for behoof of his Creditors; it is requested that those having claims on him, will immediately lodge the same, with oaths of verity thereon, in the hands of John Duncan, in Drywells, Cabrach, one of his Trustees, or Alexr. Stewart, writer in Huntly; and those indebted to the Bankrupt, will pay the same to the said Alexander Stewart, without delay, or they will be immediately prosecuted.

A meeting of his whole Creditors is to be held within the Post Office of Huntly, upon Friday the 20th day of September current, in order to give directions to the Trustees as to the after management of the estate; and it is requested that those concerned will attend, by themselves, or others properly authorised.  Not to be repeated.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th September, 1811

James Harper, Bogniebrae

NOTICE

JAMES HARPER, in Bogniebrae, parish of Forgue, executor appointed by the deceased LEWIS HARPER, sometime tenementer in Huntly, and JEAN WILSON, his spouse, hereby requests a Meeting of the Brothers and Sisters, Bairns of the said Lewis Harper, and the Sister's Bairns of the said Jean Wilson, within the Post-Office in Huntly, upon Saturday, the 20th of July next, at 12 o'clock noon, to hear the deceased's last Will and Testament, and to see a State of their Affairs at the time of the death of the longest liver of them two; also to give directions to the executor as to the further management.

All those indebted to the defuncts, and those having claims against them, are desired to attend at same time and place.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th June, 1811.