Public roup in Longside

SALE OF HERITABLE AND MOVEABLE PROPERTY, IN LONGSIDE,

FOR BEHOOF OF CREDITORS,

Upon Wednesday the 18th day of August current, at 10 o'clock forenoon, there will be exposed to sale, by public roup, in the Village of Longside,

THE whole MOVEABLE PROPERTY, lately belonging to John Hatt, Vintner, now to Trustees for his Creditors - consisting of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE - a HEARSE - a WORK HORSE - and Sundry articles of FARMING UTENSILS.

There will be exposed to sale, at the same time, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain) the HOUSES and GROUND in the Village of Longside, as formerly advertised; presently occupied by the said John Hatt, as an Inn.

For farther information, apply to William Gamack, Writer in Peterhead.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th August 1819.

Ellon and Deer: prizewinning stock

The Competition for the Premiums given by the Aberdeenshire Agricultural Association, to the Districts of Ellon and Deer, took place upon Monday last the 19th current, when they were adjudged as follows, viz:-

To Mr Davidson, Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the best Bull, from 2 to 7 years old,  7l. 7s.
To Mr Milne Milne, Mains of Esslemont, Ellon, for the second best do. do.  5l 5s.
To Mr Smith, Upper Mill, Tarves, for the third best do. do.  3l 3s.
To Mr Davidson, Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the best Cow,  5l. 5s.
To Mr Marr, Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the second best do. 4l. 4s.
To Mr Marr, for the third best do.  3l. 3s.
To Mr Ferguson of Pitfour, M.P. for the best 2 year-old Quey,  4l. 4s.
To Mr Davidson of Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the second best do.  3l 3s.
To Mr Davidson do. for the third best do.  2l 2s.
To Mr Hay, Shethin, Tarves, for the best brood Mare,  7l 7s.
To Mr Hay, Craigie, Tarves, for the second best do.  5l 5s.
To Mr Garland, Ardlethen, Ellon, for the third best do.  3l. 3s.
To Mr Garland, Ardlethen, Ellon, for the best 3 year-old Filly,  5l. 5s.
The Premium for the second best Filly, not awarded.
To Mr Mackie, Old-town of Coynock, Old Deer, for the best 2 year-old Filly,  4l. 4s.
To Mr Davidson, Cairnbrogie, for the second best do. do.  2l. 2s.
To Mr Ferguson of Pitfour, M.P. for the best 3 year-old Colt,  4l. 4s.
To Mr Scott, Yokieshill, Longside, for the second best do.  2l. 2s.

The Shew of Stock, and in particular the Cows and Queys, was uncommonly fine; and the Judges mentioned, that they had much pleasure in acknowledging the extreme difficulty they had felt, in ascertaining their comparative merits, where all the animals were of a superior description, and the shades of difference in many cases so slight.  Among the different prizes, one animal, viz. the first Quey, reared by Mr Ferguson of Pitfour, attracted universal attention - she is of the pure Aberdeenshire horned breed, and for size, symmetry, and condition, cannot be easily matched.

After the business of the day was over, a large party sat down to a comfortable dinner, provided by Mr Cowie, Ellon, - Lord Saltoun in the Chair, and Mr Gordon of Hallhead, Croupier; and, as might have been expected, the evening was spent with the greatest hilarity.  Several new Members were enrolled in the course of the day.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st July 1819.

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/

Cadgerhill of Buthlaw

FARM IN BUCHAN, AND KELP SHORE,

TO LET.

THE FARM of CADGERHILL of BUTHLAW, lying in the parish of Longside, and county of Aberdeen.  And the CROFT on the estate of Buthlaw, lately occupied by the deceased George Farquhar, are to be let for 19 years, from Whitsunday first.

Cadgerhill consists of about 90 acres, all arable, part of them good old infield; and the Croft contains about 16.

William Gray, ground-officer at Buthlaw, will point out the marches; and offers will be received by the Rev. Mr Boyd, at Crimond, untill the 8th of March next, when the letting will take place at Cairness.

Sealed offers for the Kelp Shores of Cairness and Cairnglass, (which will be let for the ensuing, or the ensuing and two subsequent seasons) may also be lodged with Mr Boyd, and will be determined on at the above mentioned time and place.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th February 1813.

William Hay, Stuartfield

WILLIAM HAY,

DYER IN STUARTFIELD,

BEGS leave to return his most sincere thanks to his friends, and the public in general, for the very liberal encouragement he has hitherto experienced in the line of his business; and at the same time requests a continuance of their favours, which they may be assured it will be his constant study to merit.

W.H. continues to be at FORDMOUTH on the first Tuesday of every month, to take in Cloth, Yarn, &c.

Messrs. Hope Peterkin, Cruden Bleachfield; John Gray, Hawkhillock; John Milne, merchant, Longside and John Hay, Culsh, New Deer; likewise take in work for him, in their respective corners; and all articles sent by carriers will be returned carriage-free from whatever distance.

N.B. - AN APPRENTICE Wanted.

February 9th, 1813.

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

Deer Ploughing Match

The Ploughing Match by the Farmer Society of Deer, was held at Yokieshill, December 24th.  Nineteen Ploughs started, of which eighteen were drawn by pairs of horses, and the other by a pair of oxen.  The work being finished, the Judges proceeded to determine the Premiums; and adjudged the 1st to James Coynach, servant to Robert Scott, Yokieshill; the 2d to William Jaffery, servant to Alexander Bruce, Millhill of Kinmundy; and 3d to Wm. Law, servant to James Rickart, Knock, the 4th to Geo. Loggan, servant to the above Alexander Bruce; and the 5th to James May, servant to John Mackie, Coynach.

JAMES FERGUSON, Esq. of Pitfour, one of the members of the society attended, while the work was performing, and with his usual generosity, made a present of Two Guineas to the Ploughmen, which was equally divided among the unsuccessful candidates.  The judges, and all present, were highly gratified to see the work done in so superior a style, being on the whole the best they had seen on any similar occasion; which shews the effect of frequent ploughing matches.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th January 1813.

James Godsman, St. Fergus, deceased

ROUP AT STONEMILLS OF ST. FERGUS

On Thursday, the 14th May next, being the day after Rora Longside market, there will be sold by public roup at Stonemill,

THE STOCKING on the Farm which belonged to the deceased JAMES GODSMAN – Consisting of Four Work Horses, Two year-old Colts, Nine Milch Cows, Eight three year-old and Four two year-old Stots, Six one year-old Stots, and Queys, with some Calves and Swine; together with Carts, Ploughs, and other labouring Utensils.

The whole are intended to be sold off; and credit will be given on security. - The roup to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th April, 1812.