William Forbes & Mary McDonald committed to Bridewell

In a scuffle in the Spital, on Sunday the 10th March current, John Allan, Ship Carpenter, received a Stab in the left side with a pen knife from William Forbes, Apprentice Watch-maker; in consequence of which, the said John Allan died on the morning of Friday last.  Forbes has been committed to prison, to stand his trial at the ensuing Circuit Court of Justiciary.

Mary McDonald, for Theft, was on 21st March current, committed to Bridewell for Three Months, and banished the Burgh for life.

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

Properties in Aberdeen

HOUSES AND GROUND IN SPITTAL, AND LEASE

OF PARKS AT EAST COOKSTON, FOR SALE.

Being part of the Sequestrated Estate of Mr. Lumsden, at Smithfield.

On Friday, the 21st of January next, at 12 o'clock noon, within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, there will be exposed for sale, by public roup,

THESE THREE DWELLING-HOUSES and piece of GARDEN GROUND, upon the east side of the Spittal road, possessed by John Gavin and others.  The ground adjoins to Mr Walker's garden, and commands a view of the Bay and Town of Aberdeen.

Also the LEASE of THREE PARKS on Cookston, in the parish of Nether Banchory, possessed by James Keith, Robert Spark, and others, of which there are 6 years to run, from Martinmas last.  The purchaser will get immediate access to the Park lately possessed by Robert Williamson, containing about 12 acres; and he will have a right to the rents payable by the sub-tenants, and to the meliorations allowed at the end of the lease for houses and dikes.

Apply to William Stuart, advocate in Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd December 1813.

Christian Moir, spouse of Alexander Dunn

CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC

WHEREAS CHRISTIAN MOIR, spouse of ALEXANDER DUNN, Weaver in Spittal, absconded his house some time ago; the Public are hereby requested not to give her any Credit in goods or money on his account, as he will pay no debts contracted by her after this date.

[Signed] ALNa. DUNN.

Spittal, 24th Dec. 1811.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th December, 1811.