Sudden death of Alexander Michie

SUDDEN DEATH. - On Sunday the 21st inst. during the afternoon service, in the Parish of Old Deer, ALEXANDER MICHIE, an old labouring man belonging to Kinmundy, dropped suddenly down in presence of the congregation, and appeared to be quite overcome by the heat of the church, and the pressureof the crowd.  He was immediately carried out, that he might receive the benefit of the air, which, it was hoped, would soon revive him.  After a short time, he was enabled to proceed on his way home, accompanied by two of his neighbours; but no sooner had he reached the Parsonage belonging to the English Episcopal Chapel at Old Deer, about half a mile, than he was seized more violently, and was obliged to be conveyed into the house of the Rev. Mr Lawson.  Medical assistance was immediately procured, but with no effect: he only survived an hour, and then breathed his last!  The disease which thus terminated his existence, was found to be apoplexy.  In the morning of the same day, he had partaken of the solemn ordinance of the Lord's Supper; and from the general tenor of his life and conversation, it is humbly hoped, before the conclusion of the Sabbath, which proved his last on earth, he entered on an eternal Sabbath above, and sat down at that higher table, where the cloth is never withdrawn, the entertainment never ends, and the guests no more go out.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 1st July 1818.

Farmer Society of Deer

The General Annual Meeting of the Farmer Society of Deer was held at Cartlehaugh, June 14th, when they gave the following Premiums, viz.: on the Bulls, the first to John Thomson, Mains of Beffie, the second to James Ferguson, Esq. of Pitfour; on the Stots, the first and second to George Pirie, Baluss; on the Queys, the first to the above George Pirie, and the second to William Bruce, Mains of Pitfour; on the Horses, the first to James Ferguson, Esq. of Pitfour, and the second to Alexander Bruce, Millhill of Kinmundy.  After examining the state of their funds, which they found in a flourishing condition, they made choice of the following Office-Bearers, for the ensuing year, viz.: JOHN MILNE, Skillymarno, Preses, William Paterson, Carnichel, Vice Preses, both re-elected; John Mackie, treasurer; Alex. Webster, secretary; Alexander Bruce, George Pirie, Robert Schivas, and Alexander Gall, members of the committee; William Stephen, William Keith, and James Rickart, stewards; the officer continued.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th June 1814.

Kinmundy fire

Upon the night of the 12th inst. an alarming fire was discovered in the stack yard of James Tod, in Petemarcus of Kinmundy. - The devouring element, before assistance could be got, had consumed two ricks of oats, one of pease, and a large stack of hay; but by the vigorous exertions of the neighbours, the rest was preserved.  Whether the fire proceeded from accident or design is not yet known.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th March, 1813.

Kinmundy occurs in several locations as a placename in Aberdeenshire.  In this instance 'Pettymarcus' identifies it as being in the parish of Longside.  High quality historic maps of the area are accessible at http://maps.nls.uk/

ABSCONDED: ROBERT WALLACE

A CAUTION

ABSCONDED from his service, on Tuesday morning the 18th inst. ROBERT WALLACE.  He appears to be about 22 years of age, five feet eight inches high, slender made, fair complexion, sharp eyes.  Had on a grey short coat, striped waistcoat, blue breeches, and grey or white stockings - with a bundle containing some articles of wearing apparel.  When he was engaged he told his employer that his father and other relations lived in New Pitsligo.  He borrowed One Pound, as he said, to purchase shoes, which he neither applied to that purpose nor returned.  It is hoped, after this intimation, that no person will receive the said Robert Wallace into their service.  Unless he return immediately, a warrant is to be applied for, in order to have him apprehended.

PATK. MITCHELL.

Boghead, South Kinmundy, Dec. 20.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th December, 1810.

Buchan Ploughing Match

On Wednesday, the 21st November, in presence of Francis Garden Campbell, Esq. of Troup and Glenlyon, the Convener;  George Gordon, Esq. of Hallhead; Patrick Stewart, Esq. of Auchlunkart - members of the Society; a most respectable meeting of Proprietors and practical Farmers of the District; the Presidents and many of the Members of the Buchan Agricultural and Deer Farmer Societies - the Ploughing Match for the Premiums given by the Highland Society of Scotland, in the district of Buchan, took place in a field of Auchtydonald, the property of James Ferguson, Esq. of Pitfour, and possessed by Mr Thomas Kilgour.  Fifty Ploughs started, Forty-nine of which were drawn by single pairs of horses, and one by a pair of oxen.  The Judges appointed were - Messrs James Gordon, Orrok; Thomas Laing, Haddo; John Geddes, Rattray; Robert Scott, Yokieshill; Alexander Irvine Ross, Tyrie; who determined the Premiums as follows: The first, of Three Guineas, and one of the Silver Medals, to Alexander Bonner, servant to Mr Alexander Bruce, farmer at Millhill of Kinmundy; the second of Two Guineas, and the other Silver Medal; to James Walker, servant to Colonel Hutchison of Cairngall; the third of Two Guineas, to Robert Ranny, servant to Mr James Bruce, farmer, of Middletown of Innerquhomry; the fourth of One and a Half Guinea, to William Carle, servant to Thomas Kilgour, Esq. tacksman of the farm of Auchtydonald; the fifth of One Guinea, to Andrew Paterson, servant to Alexander Harvey, Esq. of Broadland; and the sixth of Half a Guinea, to James Kynoch, servant to Mr John Mackie, farmer, of Oldtown of Coynach.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th November, 1810.