Annals of Bolton; History, Chronology, Politics, Parliamentary and Municipal Polls (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ...had been welcomed at a tea party in the Jubilee School on returning after 12 months' absence from ill-health.--Nov. 11: Mr. Charles Norris, timber merchant, aged 67, Chairman of the Board of Guardians and of the Rural Sanitary Authority and formerly for several years one of the representatives of Bradford Ward in the Town Council; a staunch Conservative and a Churchman.--Dec. 2: Mr. Richard Haworth, of Mere Hall, aged 58, an extensive speculative builder. 17: Mr. John Berry, aged 67, for 22 years Lighting Superintendent under the Corporation. 19: At The Benhams, Malvern, in his 54th year, Thomas Wright, Esq., late of Hill Top, Belmont. 29: Suddenly, at Brackley Park, Great Lever, aged 49, George Gregory, Esq., M.D. 1883. January.--4: Presentation of purse of gold to Rev. J. F. Smythe, by the congregation, on his vacating the pastorate of the Claremont Baptist Chapel. 4: Murder of Mrs. Christiana Leigh, housekeeper at Kersley Cottage, by Abraham Thomas, late butler. 16: J. K. Cross, Esq., M.P., appointed Under-Secretary of State for India, salary 1500. 17: Fire at Messrs. Peter Crook and Sons' No. 2 Robin Hood Mill, damage 8000, two men injured. 26: Hugh Calderbank, a spinner at Astley Bridge, killed his wife by strangulation, but at Liverpool Assizes was found not guilty on the ground of insanity; ordered to be detained during Her Majesty's pleasure. February.--8; Presentation of silver claret jug at Liverpool on behalf of Government to Captain Bragg, a native of Bolton, for gallantry at sea in rescuing lives. 9: Execution of Abraham Thomas in Strangeways Gaol. 14: Town Council agree to reduce rates to the tramways lessees. March.--13: Edward Rothwell, weaver, Bamber Bridge, committed suicide at Deane level crossing by placing himself in front of...