Peter Wilson, Boynesmill, Forgue

REWARD OFFERED.

ADVERTISEMENT.

THAT upon the Evening of Friday the 23d current, some malicious person discharged a GUN, or PISTOL, seemingly with the intention of killing or wounding PETER WILSON, Blacksmith in Boinsmill, parish of Forgue, when leaving his work, and going betwixt his Smithy and Fire-house with a lighted candle in his hand; by which shot he was severely hurt in different parts of his body:-

A FEWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

Is hereby offered by James Allardes, Esq. Boinsmill, to any person or persons who shall give such information to him, or the Procurator Fiscal of the County, as may lead to a discovery of the offender.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th October 1818.

Alexander Farquhar, Rothes

TO BE SOLD OR SET,

THOSE TWO TENEMENTS in the VILLAGE of ROTHES, and County of Moray, situated in the most centrical place of said Village, belonging to and at present occupied by ALEXANDER FARQUHAR, Blacksmith.  The Houses are only two years old, and can accommodate a Merchant and Blacksmith.  On one of the Tenements there is an excellent Shop and Dwelling House, well adapted for a Merchant, and on the other a Blacksmith's Shop and Dwelling House, and all the Utensils for a Blacksmith, sufficient for Three Forges, can be sold along with the shop, and a better opening in a country village seldom occurs.  They will be sold or set together or separately as offerers may incline, and offers will be received by the said A. Farquhar, between this and the 1st January, 1819, on which day the whole will be disposed of, and god bargains may be expected, as the owner intends going out to America.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st October 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.

Woodside Smithy, Aberdeen

DWELLING-HOUSES AND GROUND FOR

SALE.

UPSET PRICE REDUCED.

There will be exposed to Sale, by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, upon Friday, 27th May curt. at 6 o'clock P.M.

THAT commodious DWELLING-HOUSE and SMITHY, at Woodside, presently possessed by Thomas Nicholds, with a PIECE of GROUND adjoining.  The House was built within these ten years; is two stories high, with garrets above.  It is well divided, and calculated for a Public House, having an established trade in that line carried on in it at present.  From its being on the side of the turnpike road, and in the neighbourhood of the great public Manufactories of Gordon, Barron, & Co., and Leys, Masson, & Co., a person who would carry on the Blacksmith business, could not fail to have constant employment.

For particulars, apply to Thomas Sangster, advocate, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th May 1814.

David Low, blacksmith in Aberdeen

FOR BEHOOF OF HIS CREDITORS.

SALE OF BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS, IRONMONGERY, AND BELL MOUNTING.

Upon Tuesday first, the 4th January, there will be sold by auction, at the Smithy of DAVID LOW, Blacksmith, Littlejohn Street,

THE whole STOCK in TRADE which belonged to him and now to Trustees for behoof of his creditors; consisting of a very extensive set of TOOLS of every description; - among which are, Ten Large Vices, Four Anvils, Three Bellowses, an excellent Double Turning Lathe, Four sets of Large Screw Stocks, a Draw Bench, Press Drills, New Files, Hammers, &c. &c.  Also, a quantity of MADE and UNFINISHED WORK; and a large assortment of BELL MOUNTING, &c. &c.

The sale to begin at 10 o'clock forenoon.

JA. IG. MASSIE, Auctioneer.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th December 1813.

John Donald, Wicketwalls

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

JOHN DONALD, Blacksmith, in Wicket-walls of Newmachar, having granted a Trust Disposition, a meeting of his CREDITORS is requested on Friday next, the 12th curt., at One o'clock afternoon, within his house at Wicket-walls, where a state of his affairs will be laid before them.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th November 1813.

Mormond Village property

PROPERTY in MORMOND VILLAGE

FOR SALE.

On Thursday the 11th. February, 1813, there will be exposed to public sale, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, at 6 o'clock afternoon,

THAT commodious and well situated PROPERTY, in Mormond Village, presently occupied by John Tarras, Blacksmith - consisting of a slated Dwelling House, two stories high, and a House of one storey, which has been used as a smithy; together with a Barn, Stable, and Byre, and a Garden enclosed with a stone fence, containing a Pump Well, and other conveniences.

Persons desirous of further information may apply to Messrs. John Woodman, Strichen; Alexander Fraser, writer, Fraserburgh; or George Yeats and Hugh Fullerton, Advocates in Aberdeen, who will shew the title deeds and conditions of sale.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th February 1813.

Sale at the house of Alexander Fordyce, Blacksmith

SALE OF

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BLACK-SMITH'S TOOLS, IRON & STEEL

To be sold by public roup, this day, at the HOUSE of ALEXANDER FORDYCE, Blacksmith, Sand Hole,

AN Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE which belonged to him, consisting of a Chest of Square Mahogany Drawers; a Chest of Commode ditto; a Mahogany Four-post Bedstead, with Curtains; a Tent Bedstead, with ditto; two Square Mahogany Dining Tables; Mahogany and other Chairs; Feather and Down Beds; Scotch and English Blankets; Carpets, Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons; Kitchen Furniture, and a numbef of other articles too tedious to insert.

Roup to begin at 10 o'clock forenoon, and continue till the whole is sold off.

N.B.  - As the above Furniture is almost new, purchasers will find it their interest to attend.

AND TO-MORROW

His whole BLACKSMITH's TOOLS, &c, will be sold, consisting of British and Swedish Iron, Steel, Anvils, Bellowses; a Metal Turning Lathe and Foot ditto; several Sets of Screw Stocks, with Dies and Taps; Hammers, Hinges, and a number of Files of various sizes.

Roup to begin at 10 o'clock forenoon, and continue till the whole is sold off.

JAMES ROSS, Auctioneer.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 1st May, 1811.

Robert Johnston, Blacksmith

BLACKSMITH BUSINESS

The Public, and the Friends of the late ROBERT JOHNSTON, BLACKSMITH IN GENERAL, LOCKSMITH, and BELL HANGER, in VIRGINIA STREET, are hereby respectfully informed that the business in all its branches, will be continued, and the utmost attention bestowed in conducting the same, by

RODERICK PATERSON

who for several years has been a Partner, and taken charge of the work in the shop.

He has also been authorised to discharge the accounts ; and to whom the Friends of Robert Johnston are requested to make payment.

Virginia Street, March 8, 1811.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th March, 1811.

John Tarras, Vintner and Blacksmith in Strichen

NOTICE

JOHN TARRAS, Vintner and Blacksmith, in Strichen, having executed a Trust Disposition for behoof of his Creditors, they are requested to meet within the house of the said John Tarras, on Saturday first, the 2d day of March next, at 12 o'clock noon, when a State of his affairs will be laid before them ; and as matters of importance will be submitted to their consideration, a full attendance is requested.

Those having Claims upon the said John Tarras, are requested to lodge the same with Phineas Daniel, writer in Fraserburgh, one of the Trustees ; and those indebted to him are desired immediately to order payment of their accounts to the said Phineas Daniel.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th February, 1811.