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1939
The Northern Whig and Belfast
Post, Friday September 8, 1939
Weddings
Grant - O'Neill
Mr. William Grant, elder son of Mr. William Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to
the Ministry of Labour, and Mrs. Grant, 10 Glandore Gardens, Belfast, was
married yesterday to Miss Raye O'Neill, second daughter of the late Mr. W. P.
O'Neill and Mrs. O'Neill, Fifth Avenue, Baylands, Bangor. The ceremony took
place in Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, the officiating clergyman being Rev.
J. Millar Craig, M.A. The bridesmaid was Miss Marie O'Neill, sister of the
bride, and Mr. H. Hicks was the best man, deputising for Mr. Harry Grant,
brother of the bridegroom, who has been called up for service. The wedding was
originally fixed for September 30, but as the bridegroom has volunteered for the
Engineers' Mercantile Marine and expects to be called up shortly the date was
broguth forward.
Munro - Cousins
In Second Limavady Presbyterian Church yesterday Mr. Charles Munro A.R.I.B.A.,
Belfast, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Munro, Fifeshire, was married to
Miss Marian Elizabeth Cousins, only daughter of Mr. W. D. Cousins, M.Com.Sc.,
and Mrs. Cousins, Trostan House, Limavady. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Robt. Macready, B.A., Limavady, assisted by Rev. R. L. Matchett, M.A., Banagher
(uncle of the bride). Miss Gladys McCarter, L.T.C.L., Londonderry, was at the
organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart pastel and
marine blue two-piece in moss crepe, with blue hat to tone, and navy
accessories. She carried a spray of cyclamen. The bridesmaid was Miss Elizabeth
McMurray, B.A., Coleraine, who chose an old rose two-piece in moussé crepe,
trimmed with navy, and worn with a navy hat. Her floral spray was of
chrysanthemums. Mr. R. H. Elliott, B.D.S., Belfast, was best man. A reception
was afterwards held at the home of the bride's parents.
Wilson - Kinkead
Miss Phyllis Kinkead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kinkead, Sandymount Street,
Belfast, was married in Donegall Square Methodist Church to Mr. Thomas Wilson,
son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Wilson, Woodvale Avenue. Rev. W. L. Northridge, B.D.,
Ph.D., and Rev. J. W. P. Elliott officiated. Mr. H. S. Broomfield was organist
and Miss Evelyn Gibb sang "I'll walk beside you." The bride wore a
classical gown of ivory satin with train. The headdress was of pearls and lily
of the valley, and she carried lillies. Her honeymoon has been cancelled since
her husband is engaged on work of national importance in England. Three
bridesmaids - The Misses Marjorie Brown, Eileen Taylor and Maureen Kinkead -
wore ivory poult frocks with gardenias in their hair, and carried pink
carnations. Mr. John Ellis, Dublin, was best man. Friemds were entertained at
Belfast Castle after the ceremony.
General News
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.........Mrs. Edith Annie Brown said that she was holding her little girl's hand
as she was crossing the road. "I had taken a few steps off the kerb,"
she said, "when al of a sudden the car seemed to swoop on me - absolutely
swoop down on me. I clung tighter to me little girl's hand, but I could see
their was no hope/ I could not go forward, and I could not go back. The car just
seemed to come forward into me and take my little girl out of my hand, and tore
by me along the road. I thought it was not going to stop at all. The swiftness
of the car seemed to hold her on to the side, and when it had got some distance
along the road I saw her fall back." Mrs. Brown herself was not
injured. Ronald George, Saddlington, of Vinery Road, Cambridge, who was cycling
near the scene of the accident, estimated the speed at between 35 and 40 mph.
Leslie Garnet Willis, of Holbroke Road, Cambridge, a passenger in a car which
Reilly's car passed, estimated the speed of Reilly's vehicle at 50 to 55 mph,
and added, "In my opinion he was driving in a reckless manner, having
regard to the nature of the road." Saddington said that it was amazing that
Mrs. Brown was not hit by the car also. Robert George Watkins, of Hill's Road,
Cambridge, driver of the car in which Mr. Willis was a passenger, estimated the
speed of Reilly's car to be at least 50 mph. This was also the estimate of John
Anthony Orr-Ewing, until recently an undergraduate of Jesus College, Cambridge,
who was walking near the scene.
Brilliant Scholar Killed
Victor Jack Edwards, 23 year old undergraduate of Queen's College, Oxford, whose
home is at Brechin, Forfarshire, Scotland, died to-day from injuries caused
when..........
Heroic R.U.R. Officer
Immediate award of the Military Cross to Lieut. B. J. FitzG. Donlea, of the 1st
Batt. Royal Ulster Rifles, for rescuing a wounded rifleman in face of heavy fire
on the North-West Frontier, is announced.
Explosive Charge
Joseph Malone, 22 year old kitchen porter, of Lambeth, was committed for trial
at the Old Bailey on a charge of causing an explosion at a London Cinema.
Murderer Pays
Murderer of six people, Eugen Weidmann, 30 year old German, was guillotined at
Versailles prison. Among those who watched the execution was the mother of one
of his victims.
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The Belfast Morning News
March 21, 1878
BIRTHS
ANDERSON - March 17, at 8 Little Grosvenor Street, Belfast, the wife of
George Anderson, of a daughter.
HAMILTON - March 15, at Preston Hall, Dalkeith, the Hon. Mrs. Claud H. Hamilton, of a son.
HANNA - March 19, at 4 Richmond, Belfast, the wife of John Hanna, of a daughter.
KELLY - March 18, at 27 Lawrence Street, Drogheda, the wife of J. Bellew Kelly, Esq., L.R.C.S.I., of a daughter.
MITCHEL - March 13, at Hillview Street, Belfast, the wife of Robert A. Mitchel, of a son.
MURPHY - March 20, at Carrickfergus, the wife of Patrick Murphy, inspector, Carrickfergus and Larne Railway, of a son.
McCAUGHEY - at North Street, Lurgan, the wife of John McCaughey, of a son.
NICHOL - March 16, at the Wesleyan Manse, Strabane, the wife of the Rev. John Nichol, of a son.
RUTHERFORD - March 19, at 10 Fitzroy Avenue, Belfast, Mrs. William Rutherford, of a son.
STENARTON - March 19, the wife of Thomas Stenarton, Esq., Carloon, Magherafelt, of a son.
SWEENEY - March 17, at Marlborough Terrace, Derry, the wife of Hugh Sweeney, of a son.
THOMPSON - March 16, at Ballinamallaugh, Eglinton, the wife of James Thompson, of a daughter.
ULLATHORNE - March 18, at 24 College Square North, Belfast, the wife of A. Ullathorne, Ph. D., of a son.
MARRIAGES
DAY - MARTIN March 19, in St. Thomas's Church, Dublin, by the Very Rev. the
Dean of Ardfert, the Rev. Edward Day, of Sandford Terrace, to Elizabeth,
youngest daughter of the late A. Martin, Esq., of Cleveragh, County Sligo.
FREBURN - WILSON March 19, in Ballymacarrett Parish Church, by the Rev. T. W. Roe, LL.D., Vicar, Thomas Freburn, to Lizzie Wilson, both of Belfast.
MILLEN - HANNA March 20, in Duncairn Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. T. Y. Killen, Thomas Millen, to Agnes Hanna, both of Belfast.
DEATHS
CLOSE - March 19, at his residence, Ballymacward, William Close. His remains
will be removed for interment in the family burying-ground, Tullyrusk, on this
day (Thursday), 21st inst., at one o'clock. Friends will please accept this
intimation................JAMES CLOSE
DOGHERTY - March 20, Patrick Dogherty, aged 25 years. His remains will be removed for interment in Milltown Catholic Cemetery on to-morrow (Friday), at two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation..........WILLIAM DOGHERTY
LUTTON - March 20, at his residence, Moy, Mr. Joshua Lutton, aged 63 years. His remains will be removed for interment in the family burying-ground, Kilmore, County Armagh, on Friday 22nd. inst., at ten o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
McCULLOUGH - March 20, at 1 Essex Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Mary McCullough. The remains of my beloved daughter will be removed for interment in Ballynure Burying-ground, on Friday morning, at ten o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.....................JANE WILSON
McKEE - March 20, at Gobrana, Crumlin, Jane McKee, wife of W. A. McKee, aged 60 years. Her remains will be removed for interment in Crumlin Burying-ground, on Friday, 22nd. inst., at ten o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
CROSSEN - March 17, at Clogher Hill, near Lisburn, Patrick Crossen, aged 46 years.
DOWEY - March 15, at Hillsborough Street, Dromore, County Down, Robert John, youngest son of William Dowey, aged 10 months.
HARVEY - March 13, at Dunmurry, Ellen, youngest daughter of William Harvey, aged 17 years.
HUSTON - March 19, at his mother's residence, Drumkeen, Convoy, the Rev. Andrew Huston.
JOYNT - March 19, at the residence of his father-in-law, Thomas H. Ward, Esq., River View, Conyngham Road, Dublin, William Johnson Joynt, Inland Revenue, Dundalk, third son of William Joynt, Esq., C.E., Ballina, aged 31 years.
KENNEDY - March 17, at his residence, Cilmore, John Kennedy, aged 35 years.
LINDESAY - March 18, at 13 York Street, London, Harriet Hester, widow of John Lindesay, Esq., of Loughry, County Tyrone, and last surviving daughter of the Right Hon. C. W. Williams Wynn, M.P.
McGONNIGLE - March 15, at Inchany, Ellen McGonnigle, aged 44 years.
REID - March 12, at his residence, Gortaheron, Portglenone, John Reid, aged 71 years.
SPEER - March 7, at Brooklyn, New York, William F., youngest son of the late William F. Speer, Esq., M.D., of Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, aged 77 years.
THOMPSON - March 18, at his residence, Longfield, George Thompson, aged 55 years.
THOMPSON - March 17, at Liverpool, Joseph Greene, eldest son of the late Isaac Thompson, Garden Hill, Belfast.
WHITE - March 19, at his residence, Ballyhomra(?), William White.
WILLIAMS - March 19, at his residence, Valentine Cottage, Waringstown, George Williams, aged 66 years.
GENERAL
The Royal Hospital - Yesterday a man named JAMES McMAHON was received into the above institution, suffering from a fracture of the leg, caused by being knocked down by a runaway horse. MARY STEWART was also admitted, suffering from lacerated wounds of the face, the result of a drunken quarrel in a house in Green Street.
All clippings assumed Belfast Telegraph and all 1955, pre March (22nd February 1955)
In Memory
Gilliland - Patterson
Cherished memories of a beloved Wife and Mother, called home 22nd February,
1953. Ever remembered by her loving Husband and Family, 41 Grand Parade. In mind
a daily thought, in heart a silent sorrow.
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Haddock
In loving memory of my dear Mother, departed this life 22nd February 1954.
Sadly missed by her loving Son and Daughter-in-Law, Thomas and Martha,
Birmingham 26. She was a mother so very rare, contented in her home and always
there; unselfish and true in all her ways, a splendid mother to the end of her
days. A wonderful Mother to aid and to help, thinking of others but not of
herself; she did her best for all of us, and left us to remember.
Haddock
In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Haddock, who died on 22nd
February 1954. Always remembered by her Son and Daughter-in-Law, William and
Sarah J. Haddock, 46 Empire Street; also William and Maureen and her
Great-grandson Gerald.
Haddock
In loving memory of my dear Mother, whom God called Home 22nd February,
1954. Remembered always by her loving Son Alexander, Daughter-in-Law Gretta and
Granddaughter Jean; also her loving Son James, Daughter-in-Law Margaret and
Granddaughter Margaret. Asleep in God's beautiful garden, away from all sorrow
and pain, some day when life's journey is ended, we'll all be together again.
Haddock
In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Haddock, who died on 22nd
February 1954. Always remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and
Robert McWilliams, 4 Daisyfield Street; also Sadie and Sandy. Sweet are the
memories so silently kept, of one whom we loved and will never forget.
Haddock
In loving memory of my dear Mother, departed this life on 22nd February
1954. Sadly missed by her loving Daughter and Son-in-Law and Granddaughter,
Lucinda, Albert and Kathleen Dunn. Dearer to me than words can tell, the mother
I lost and loved so well.
Haddock
In loving memory of my dear Grandmother, departed this life on 22nd February
1954. Sadly missed by her loving Granddaughter, Sadie McWilliams. Dear angels
above, give this message to the grandmother that I loved; tell her that I miss
her and give her all my love.
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Hunter
In fond remembrance of my dear parents, Father, died 22nd February 1953;
Mother, died 26th February 1952. Ever remembered by their loving Son,
Daughter-in-Law and Granddaughter, Rowland, Lena and Iris, 153 Roden Street.
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Johnston
In loving memory of my dear wife, Mary Ann, who was called Home 22nd
February 1953. Ever remembered by her Husband C????
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Adams
March, 4, 1955 (suddenly), at a Private Nursing Home, Margaret, dearly loved
wife of A.S.G. Adams, of 15 Malone Hill Park, Belfast. House and funeral
strictly private. No flowers or letters. please.
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Deaths
Alexander
March, 4, 1955, at Hospital, Downpatrick, Robert, beloved son of the late
John and Eliza Jane Alexander. Funeral from his late residence, Irish Street,
Killyleagh, to-morrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m., to Killyleagh Meeting House Green.
House private - Deeply regretted by the Family Circle.
Alexander
The President and Members of Killyleagh Branch Apprentice Boys of Derry
regret the death of the uncle of their esteemed Members, Brs. A. Hunsdale and A.
McBride, and tender their deepest sympathy. Members are requested to attend the
funeral - W. J. Jess, President.
Alexander
The Officers and Members of Killyleagh L.O.L. and R.A.P.C. 549 and Band
regret the death of Mr. R. Alexander, uncle of their esteemed Members Brs. A.
Hunsdale and A. McBride, and extend their deepest sympathy. Brethren are
requested to attend funeral - W. J. Jess, W.M.
Alexander
The Officers and Members of Killyleagh R.B.P. 50 regret the death of the
uncle of their esteemed Members Sir Kts. A. Hunsdale and A. McBride, and extend
their sincere sympathy. Sir Knights are requested to attend the funeral - S.
Osborne, W.M.
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Anderson
March, 4, 1955, at Hospital, Maria, dearly-loved wife of John Anderson, 27
Leadbetter Street. Funeral from Wilton's Funeral Home, Crumlin Road, on Monday,
at 3 p.m. to City Cemetery - Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and
Family Circle.
Anderson
March, 4, 1955, at Musgrave Hospital, Maria, dearly-loved wife of John
Anderson, Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law,
Robert and Isobella Anderson, and Family, 19 Crimea Street
Anderson
March, 4, 1955, at Musgrave Hospital, Maria, dearly-beloved wife of John
Anderson, Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law,
James and Josephine Anderson and Family, 9 Fortuna Street.
Anderson
The Officers and Members of No. 1 District L.O.L. deeply regret the passing
of the wife of their highly esteemed Member, Br. John Anderson, and tender to
him their sincere sympathy - Robert Armstrong, M.B.E., J.P., W.D.M.
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In Memory
Boyd
In loving memory of my dear husband, William, died 2nd March, 1950. Ever
remembered by his loving wife Lily, and daughters, Mabel and Lily, 19 Grove
Street East. God has him in His keeping, we have him in our hearts.
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Brown
Treasured memories of our dear father, William Bell, who passed away 2nd
March, 1943; also our dear Mother, 29th May, 1953. Ever remembered by their
loving Family, 202 Crumlin Road.
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Carse
Loving memories of our dear mother, Mary, who died 2nd March, 1936. Ever
remembered by her loving Daughter, Son-in-Law and Family, E. and J. McClure, 33
Dunraven Parade. Always in our thoughts.
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Coard
In loving memory of my dear husband, Samuel, died 2nd March, 1953. Ever
remembered by his loving Wife and Family, 4 New Dock Street. To hide my sorrow I
always try, I smile with others, alone I cry, there words are written with deep
regret, of a husband I loved and will never forget.
Coard
In memory of my dear brother, Samuel, died 2nd March, 1953. Always
remembered by his loving Brother and Sister-in-Law, Joseph and Susan Coard, and
Family, 31 Andrew Street. Gone but not forgotten.
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Conn
In loving memory of my dear Husband, passed away 2nd March, 1954, also my
much loved mother-in-law, Sarah Conn, died 23rd February, 1954. Remembered
always by Elsie and Son, Mercer, Old Forge, Ligoniel. Not just to-day, but every
day, in silence we remember.
Conn
In loving memory of my dear Father and Grandmother, called Home 2nd March,
1954. Forever with the Lord - Ever remembered by his loving Son William and
Daughter-in-Law, Martha, also Grandchildren.
Conn
In loving memory of my dear Father, passed away 2nd March, 1954, and
Grandmother, 23rd February, 1954. Sadly missed by his daughter and Son-in-Law
Jean and Ray Carpenter, and Grandchildren, High Gate Terrace, Belfast. A sudden
call from God on high, he had no chance to say good-bye; sad was the news, the
shock severe, we never thought that death was near.
Conn
In loving memory of my dear Father, died 2nd March, 1954; also Grandmother,
23rd February, 1954. Remembered always by his loving Daughter and Son-in-Law,
Rose and Samuel Spence, and Grandson, Upper Ballysillan. Its sweet to remember a
father so dear, though absent yet ever so near; unseen by the world he stands by
my side, and whispers, dear daughter, death cannot divide.
Conn
In loving memory of my dear Father, died 2nd March, 1954; also Grandmother,
23rd February 1954. Remembered always by his loving Daughter and Son-in-Law,
Elsie and George Farlow, and Grandson, Toronto, Canada. I have only a memory,
dear father, to keep my whole life through, but the sweetness will linger
forever, as I treasure the image of you.
Conn
In affectionate remembrance of John Conn, who passed away 2nd March, 1954.
Lovingly remembered by his Mother-in-Law, Mrs. Rose Halliday, Wolfhill Road,
Ligoniel; also Brother and Sister-in-Law, Mercer and Jeanie Halliday, and Nephew
and Niece, Mercer and Ann, Wolfhill Lodge, Ligoniel. A sudden call from God on
high, he had not the time to say Good-bye, the news was sad, the shock severe,
we did not know that death was near.
Conn - Smith
Sad memories of our brother-in-law, John Conn, passed away 2nd March, 1954
and John Smith, 3rd March, 1954. Remembered by his Sister-in-Law and
Brother-in-Law, Bella and John Murray, 262 Ligoniel Road; also Nephews, Robert
and Mercer, Coventry, England. To be with us in the same old way, would be our
dearest wish to-day.
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In Memory
Doran
Treasured memories of my dear Mother, also my dear Father - Ever remembered
by her daughter Hennie, Son-in-Law and Family, 20 Utility Street. Resting now in
peace with Jesus.
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Dunn
In loving and grateful memory of Father - Holywood
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Freeburn
In loving memory of my dear wife, Elizabeth, who died 22nd February, 1954.
Ever remembered by the Family Circle, 67 Ebor Street. Time changes many things,
but not the memory this day brings.
Freeburn
In loving memory of my dear mother, Elizabeth, died 22nd February, 1954.
Ever remembered by her loving Son, Daughter-in-Law and Grandchildren, Jack and
Elizabeth Freeburn, 57 Frenchpark Street. Resting where no shadows fall.
Freeburn
Loving memories of Mother, died 22nd February, 1954. Remembered always by
her loving Daughter and Son-in-Law, Sadie and Harry McCartney. Two little words
which mean so much - my mother.
Freeburn
In loving memory of my dear mother, called Home 22nd February, 1954. Still
sadly missed by her daughter and Son-in-Law, Lily and Ronnie Pentland; also
Grandchildren, 89 Donegall Road. Two little words I will remember all my life -
my mother.
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Geddis
Cherished memories of Daddy, died 22nd February, 1952. Resting in Thy
Saviour's love. Ever remembered by the Family Circle, Model Farm, Ballynacoy,
Glenavy.
Geddis
In loving memory of my dear brother, Samuel H., died 22nd February, 1952.
Remembered by his loving Sister, Brother-in-Law, and Nieces, Elizabeth and
William Lowry, Ballynacoy; also Nephew, John S. Lowry, Kyneton, Australia. Dear
to our memory you ever will be, if the grave were to open what changes you would
see, heavenly rest is far better for thee.
General
Mary McDonagh
Missing Belfast Girl
Mary McDonagh, aged 16, who has been missing from her home, 9 Rockland Street,
Donegall Road, Belfast, since January 31.
"Four letters have been received from her since she left home, all
postmarked Belfast, but her whereabouts still remain a mystery", her
father, Mr. Charles McDonagh, told the Belfast Telegraph to-day. "We all
miss her very much" She has four brothers and a sister with ages ranging
from five to 18. She was a stitcher with a Donegall Road manufacturing company
and still has a week's pay owing to her.
Thomas Donaldson
Plater Killed in Shipyard
Thomas Donaldson (69), of 123 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, a plater employed by
Harland & Wolff Ltd., was fatally injured in an accident at the Queen's
Island yard yesterday afternoon.
James Close
Cyclist injured
A motor-cyclist, James Close (22), of Upper Braniel, Castlereagh, was taken to
the Royal Victoria Hospital with leg injuries after collision with a car on the
Castlereagh Road, Belfast, this afternoon.