Trust disposition by William (snr), William (jnr) & John Nicolson, Whiterashes

MEETING of the CREDITORS of WILLIAM Senior, WILLIAM Junior, and JOHN NICOLSON, Farmers in Meikle Whiterashes.

THEY having, on the 27th December curt. granted a Trust Disposition of their real and personal Estates, to Messrs. George Alexander, in Wrae; George Taylor, at Slap; John Webster, in Little Hilton; and John Cruickshank there; for behoof of their Creditors: The Trustees request a Meeting of the whole Creditors of the sais William Senior, William Junior, and John Nicolson, within the house of Mr Moir, vintner in Turriff, on Saturday the 8th January 1820, at 11 o'clock forenoon, in order to instruct the Trustees, and lodge their respective Claims with them, duly vouched.

December 27, 1819.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th January 1820.

Bleachfield of Turriff

BLEACHFIELD OF TURRIFF, TO LET.

To be Let, for such number of years as can be agreed

on, and may be entered to at Martinmas first,

THE BLEACHFIELD of TURRIFF, as presently occupied by D. and J. Pearsons; - the Houses and Machinery have lately been fitted up in the most complete and commodious manner, at a considerable expence.- the business has been on the increase for years past, and the Field in the highest repute.  The stream of Water, which besides being of a quality peculiarly well adapted for Bleaching is sufficiently powerful to command additional Machinery for other purposes, and combined with the Carding Mill, affords an opening for persons of that line of business, seldom to be met with.

For farther particulars, application may be made to Mr Duff Mackay, Factor on the Estate of Delgaty; or to Mr Souter, at Banff.

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

William Torry, Turriff

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

WILLIAM TORRY, MERCHANT in Turriff, having died upon the 27th ult. a Meeting of his Creditors will be held within his Dwelling House in Turriff, upon Monday the 18th curt. at Two o'clock afternoon; and as it is for the interest of his Creditors to attend said meeting, it is hoped that those who cannot do so personally, will authorise some friend to attend and act for them.

Not to be repeated.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th September 1819.

Prizes for ploughmen in Turriff district

The Stewards of the Aberdeenshire Agricultural Association, for the District of Turriff, having resolved, that the Premium given by the Association, for the encouragement of Ploughing, should be appropriated to the ploughmen on the three best ploughed farms in the district, occupied by Members of the Association: to be distributed according to the merits of their servants, by the occupiers of the successful farms:  An inspection accordingly took place, upon the 12th and 13th inst. by two respectable and skilful judges, from the County of Banff, viz.:  Messrs Longmore at Rettie, and Simpson at Threipland, who were very much pleasd with the ploughing on a great proportion of the farms, and adjudged the premiums as follows:

1st Premium, 4l. to James Graham, John Strachan, James Wilson, and James Carnegie, ploughmen to Mr Keith, on the farm of Netherthird, parish of Auchterless.

2d Premium, 3l. 10s. to John Moir, Alexander Johnston, William Falconer, and John Topp, ploughmen to Mr Webster, in the farm of Mains of Laithers, parish of Turriff.

3d Premium, 3l. to John Keith, James Gammie, George Legat, and John Crawford, ploughmen to Mr Hay, on the farm of Meikle Rothie, parish of Fyvie.

The Stewards take this opportunity of returning their particular thanks to Messrs Longmore and Simpson, for the very great trouble taken by them in the business, being convinced that their decision, and the mode of Competition, will be attended with the very best effects in the district.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th March 1819.

Alexander Cran fined for crop damaged by dog

A complaint having been lately brought by a Gentleman, before the Justices of the Peace for the district of Turriff, against Alexander Cran, a farm-servant in the parish of Auchterless, for allowing two large dogs to hunt or range through a field of corn, when nearly ripe, by which a great part of it was trampled down and destroyed; and also for his insolent and outrageous conduct to said gentleman, when stopped and questioned by him as to his having done so.  The Justices, upon investigating the matter, found the complaint fully proven, and ordained the said Alexander Cran to pay the sum of Five Pounds sterling, in name of fine and damages, and also found him liable in expences. - The Justices having also taken into consideration, that it is a practice very common in that part of the country for farm-servants, when travelling on the public roads with their masters' horses, to have large dogs along with them, which they allow to range thro' the fields adjacent to the road, to the great depredation and damage of the crop on the ground, and also to the great danger and annoyance of cattle and sheep; we understand that they therefore determined to use every means in their power, for putting a stop to the same in future; and it is hoped, that after this public notification, farmers will be careful to prevent their servants from taking dogs along with them, when travelling with their horses and carts.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th December 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.

Auchintoul farm leases

FARMS TO LET.

Upon Thursday the 13^th of August next,

THE following FARMS belonging to John Morison, Esq. are to be Let at Auchintoul.  Entry at Martinmas first, or Whitsunday 1819.

Parish of Marnoch.
PART of MONEIDIE, lately possessed by	James Allan.
WHITEMUIR,	Alex. Adam.
CORSKIE,	Theod. Christie.
Parish of Inverkeithnie.
UPPER FORTRIE, possessed by	Alex. Gerard.
MID-BALNOON	William Cruickshank
SHEALBURN,	Alex. Cormack
Parish of Turriff. Entry at Whitsunday 1819.
PART of DORLAITHERS, possessed by	G & W Cruickshank
PART of Do.	Alex. Shearer
PART of Do. except the Houses and Croft adjoining	John Anderson
LITTLE ARDMIDDLE,	Widow Farsken
CROFT of DUBFORD,	Charles Mair.
Entry at Whitsunday 1820.
MEIKLE ARDMIDDLE, and PART of DORLAITHERS, possessed by Gilbert Brown.
Parish of Forgue. Entry at Whitsunday 1819.
PART of UPPER AUCHARNIE, possessed by	John Milne.

The above Possessions are all of a dry kindly soil, and very improveable; and several of them are of great extent, and well worth the attention of substantial tenants. – Two or more of the Lots of Dorlaithers will be Let together, if tenants incline.

Application, for further particulars, may be made, in the meantime, to the Proprietor at Auchintoul; or Mr Hay, Fyvie; and the boundaries of the different Possessions, as they are now arranged, will be pointed out by the Ground-officer.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th August 1818.

1918 hoeing match at Mill of Ashogle, Turriff

The Mill of Ashogle hoeing match was held on Thursday evening.  The entries were large and the competition keen, and the work was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators.  At the close the judges and friends were hospitably entertained by Mr and the Misses Grieve, Ashogle.  The following is the prize list:-

Men - 1. W.B. Smith, Foulzie;  2. W. Chapman, Burnside;  3. W. Michie, Foulzie;  4. H. Scott, Fenderton;  5. S. Chapman, Slackadale;  6. C. McKimmie, Rosehill;  7. J. Webster, Afforsk;  8. J. Wright, Wanford;  9.  A. Kindness, Camaloun;  10. A. Smith, Foulzie;  1. F. Burns, Smithy, Fintry;  12. J. Lorimer, Easter Melrose;  13. A. Beaton, Sillerton;  14. J. Fordyce, Silverford;  15. J. Moir, Wrae;  18. A. Walker, S. Towie Turner;  17. J. Greenshaw, Upper Wanford;  18. F. Clark, Kinnermit;  19. W. Sim, Braefoot;  20. A. Morris, Lendrum.

Boys - 1. G. Anderson, Whitehills, Gamrie;  2. J. Kindness, South Camalines;  3. J. Bain, Hill of Ashogle; 4. W. Watson, Kinnermit;  5. J. Stewart, Meikle Colp; 6. H. Burnett, Whitehills, Gamrie;  7. A. Hay, Muirden;  8. J. Jamieson, Muirden;  9. J. Alardyce, Forglen.

Ladies - 1. Mrs McGowan, Ashogle;  2. Mrs Barrie, Ashogle;  3. E. Park, Haughs;  4. M. Adam, Boghead, Laithers;  5. J. Robb, Dunlugas;  6. A. Grieve, Ashogle;  7. B. Taylor, Haughs;  8. Mrs Bain, Ashogle;  9. J. Durno, Middle Muirden;  10. M. Grieve, Ashogle.

Lady first out with prize - Mrs McGowan.  Man first out with prize - J. Moir, Wraes.  Oldest hoer - J. Robb, Dunlugas.  Youngest hoer - W. Milton, Bogside.  Man with largest family - G. Clark, Brae Croft, Muiresk.

The arrangements were carried out by a committee, with Mr H. Howie as secretary.  Prizes were presented by Mrs Morison, Turriff.  The judges were: - Men - Mr Dingwall Mahen, and Mr Kiloh, Muiryfold.  Ladies and boys - Mr Fenty, Bogside, and Smart, Rosehall.

Published in the Aberdeen Daily Journal, Monday 29th July 1918.

James Milne, merchant at Plaidy

NOTICE

To the CREDITORS of JAMES MILNE, late Merchant at Plaidie, near Turriff.

A State of the Funds realized, will be seen at the Offices of Alexander Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen, will Monday the 27th curt.; after which day, the Creditors of the Bankrupt will receive their Dividends from Mr Webster.  If any person to whom the said James Milne stood Indebted at the time of his elopement, in June, 1817, has omitted to lodge his Claim, the same must be given in to the said Alex. Webster, against the above-mentioned day, otherwise no dividend can afterwards be paid thereon.

Not to be repeated.

Aberdeen, 14th July, 1818.

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

Towie farm leases

FARMS ON THE ESTATE OF TOWIE,

In the Parishes of Turriff and Fyvie, to be Let.

To be Let, for 16 Years and Crops from Whitsunday 1818,

THAT PART of the FARM of PITDOULSIE, at present occupied by Alexander, George, and William Still, which, in the late division of the Estate, has been alloted to the President and Governors of Robert Gordon's Hospital.  This Possession consists of 105 Acres, exclusive of the Planted Ground (which is to be reserved) and the greatest part of it is under cultivation. 

Also to be Let, for 19 years and crops from Whitsunday 1818, the FARM of LOUP on the same Estate, at present possessed by James Dingwall, consisting of 37 Acres, exclusive of Moor Ground to at least an equal extent.

The conditions of Letting may be learnt, by application to Mr Irvine at Towie, the Factor; William Shepherd, Esq., Treasurer of the Hospital at Aberdeen; or Robert Morice, Advocate in Aberdeen; And Sealed Offers must be lodged by those wishing to take the Farms, with Mr Shepherd, or Mr Morice, on or before the 16th March curt.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th March 1818.

BROKE PRISON AND ESCAPED!

ON the night betwixt Monday the 12th and Tuesday the 13th days of January current, the following persons broke out of, and escaped from the JAIL of ABERDEEN, viz:-

JAMES HENDERSON, son of Thomas Henderson, lately vintner in the North-street of Aberdeen, under sentence of Transportation for Housebreaking and Theft.

JOHN McBARNET, alias BARNET, Labourer, lately residing in the Kirktown of Peterhead, accused of various acts of Housebreaking and Theft.

JOHN GRANT, Blacksmith, late at Mains of Muiresk, in the parish of Turriff, (son of John Grant, in Meadowley, parish of Tarland), accused of an aggravated Assault.

A REWARD of TEN GUINEAS

Is offered for the apprehension of each of the said JAMES HENDERSON and JOHN McBARNET, alias BARNET;

AND FIVE GUINEAS

For the apprehension of the said JOHN GRANT.

To be paid, on their being respectively lodged in any of his Majesty's Jails; and any information will be received by Alexander Cadenhead, Advocate in Aberdeen, Procurator Fiscal for the Burth of Aberdeen, and the informer's names concealed.

Aberdeen, 13th January, 1818.

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Description of the foresaid Persons:

1.  JAMES HENDERSON is about 18 or 19 years of age, thinly made, dark brown cropt hair, dark eyes, and of dark complexion; about 5 feet 6 inches high, his hair pretty long on the forehead, and turned to one side; is rather good looking, and of a genteel appearance.  The forefinger of his right hand has been recently cut.  Had on a long brown or snuff-coloured new coat, a new yellow vest, new grey cloth pantaloons, and a new hat; a pair of new thin shoes, and white worsted stockings, with a black silk handkerhief about his neck.  Is supposed to have gone southward with one of the coaches.

2.  JOHN McBARNET, alias BARNET, aged about 34 years, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, has rather small legs, brown hair, red whiskers, a strong reddish coloured beard, bush eye-brows, dark grey eyes, of a downcast and thoughtful look, and very round shouldered; has the mark of an old sore on the shin bone of one of his legs, the bone appearing to have been injured, and the part of a reddish or inflamed colour, which he says, was occasioned by a splinter, while serving on board the navy.  Had on a coarse hat, with a piece of black cord about it, but no ribbon, lined with yellow; had on a coarse dark blue short coat, with large white metal buttons, having small holes, or punctures on the surface of them; a green corduroy vest, single breasted, with small white metal buttons; a pair of green cotton velvet breeches; dark blue worsted stockings; a pair of old coarse shoes, rather large for his feet; and a silk handkerchief about his neck, of a light blue ground, and having yellow flowers on it.  Had in his possession a black silk napkin, containing three white coarse linen shirts, a pair of white corduroy breeches, newly washed, and a pair of razors, with transparent or tortoise-shell handles, in a case.

3.  JOHN GRANT, aged 26 years; five feet six or seven inches high; of a dark complexion, having dark hair, and grey eyes. -  Had on a short blue coat, with yellow metal buttons; dark stripped vest; dark blue pantaloons, half worn; and old thin shoes.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th January 1818.

Charles Mair, Pitglassie

MEETING OF THE CREDITORS

Of

CHARLES MAIR, FARMER in PITGLASSIE.

CHARLES MAIR, having granted a Trust Disposition of his real and personal estate, in favour of Messrs. William Smith, in Dykeside, John Collie, in Uppermill, and William Cowie, Schoolmaster at Auchterless, for behoof of his creditors: The Trustees request a meeting of the Creditors of the said Charles Mair, within the house of Mrs Wallace, vintner in Turriff, on Monday the 22d day of September current, at 10 o’clock forenoon, in order the instruct the Trustees, and lodge their Claims, with affidavits, against the said Charles Mair.

September 4, 1817.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10^th September 1817.

James Milne, Plaidy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS.

ALL those having CLAIMS against JAMES MILNE, late Merchant at Plaidy Toll-bar, who have not already lodged the same, are requested to give them in, properly vouched, to James Gilmore, merchant in Turriff, or Alexander Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen.

And those INDEBTED to the same James Milne, are desired to pay the sums due by them, to Mr Gilmore, within one month from this date, to prevent expences.

Sept. 2, 1817.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3^rd September 1817.

Court cases

At a Justice of Peace Court lately held at Turriff, in an action at the instance of Mr Chisholm in Lendrum, against a female servant for disobedience of orders, and deserting her service, - the Justices fined her in the forfeiture of her wages, and twenty shillings.

On Monday, John Brown, a vagrant, who had been detected in the act of stealing some wearing apparel from a farm house in the parish of Fyvie, where he had been charitably allowed a night's lodgings, was sentenced by the Sheriff, to confinement and hard labour in Bridewell, for six months.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th May 1817.

Farm leases

FARMS TO LET.

THE following FARMS belonging to JOHN MORRISON, Esq. of Auchintoul, are to be let, in the course of this Autumn, on a day to be afterwards advertised. - Entry at Whitsunday, 1817, viz.:-

BRAEFOOT in the parish of Turriff, presently possessed by James Brown, consisting of about 36 acres of Infield, 90 Acres of Outfield, and 197 acres of improvable Muir and Pasture.

MAINS OF GREENS, in the parish of Monquhitter, presently occupied by William Chalmers, consisting of about 23 acres of Infield, 46 acres of Outfield, and 183 acres of Pasture and Muir.

The Ground Officer at Laithers, or the present tenants, will point out the boundaries.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th September 1816.

Conviction of poachers

We understand, that the destruction of Game, by Poachers, during the late heavy falls of snow, has been great to an extent almost beyond belief in many parts of the country, particularly on some of the Earl of Fyfe's Estates.  A man of the name of Cruickshank, a Carrier in Turriff, was convicted last year before the Justices in the Statutory Penalty, for killing game on the Estate of Delgaty, which it was hoped would have operated as a salutory example in that part of the country; but it seems to have had little effect, as the work of destruction still goes on.  David Sim, Farm Servant at Balquhindachy, near Turriff, was lately detected shooting on the same Estate; and a man named William Duncan at Plaidy, on the Estate of Fishery.  They were both last week convicted before the Justices, the former fined in £100 Scots, and the latter in £20 Scots, besides forfeiture of the Gun.  The Gentlemen in that neighbourhood have determined to use the strictest vigilance in detecting these depredators, and punishing them with the utmost rigour.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th March 1816.

James Presley, saddler

ROUP AT TURRIFF,

AND

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

Upon Tuesday, the eight day of November curt. there will be exposed to sale, by public roup, at the shop and house occupied by James Presly, Saddler,

THE whole STOCK of GOODS, HOUSE and SHOP FURNITURE, and other effects, which formerly belonged to the said James Presly, and now to Trustees for behoof of his Creditors.

The roup will begin at 10 o'clock forenoon, and credit will be given on security.

Those indebted to the said James Presly are requested to order payment of the amount to Alexander Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, Agent for the Trustees; and such as have claims against him, will lodge the same with the said Alexander Webster.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd November 1814.

Turriff tenement of houses

PROPERTY IN TURRIFF FOR SALE.

THAT FEU TENEMENT of HOUSES in the New Town, belonging to James Cheyne.  The Feu is large and conveniently situated, and the Houses are substantial and newly built.

Application may be made to the Proprietor; and if not previously sold by private bargain, the property will be exposed by public roup, on Saturday the 6th August, at 12 o'clock noon.

Not to be repeated.

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

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 Cobler, Delgaty

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

ALL those having claims against the Estate of ALEXR. COBLER, late Undertaker at Delgaty, are requested to meet at Mrs Eddie's, vintner, Turriff, on Monday the 14th of February, with their claims, and oaths of verity thereon, so as they may receive a division of the bankrupt's subjects then realized;  these failing thereof will be cut out of any share of the funds.  - And such as are anywise indebted to the said Alexander Cobler, will order payment of the amount at the above date, otherwise legal measures will be resorted to.  - By order of the Trustees.

Not to be repeated.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd February 1814.