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Below are some News items from the Archives, some come from the Cambridge Collection (this is just a selection of the Carlton news stories they have on microfilm):

Contents

Auction - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 24 May 1794 (p4)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE. - To be SOLD by AUCTION on Wednesday the 11th day of June next, at the Rose at Cambridge, A FARM, at CARLTON in Cambridgefhire. Confifting of a Farm-Houfe and other convenient buildings, and about one hundred acres of Arable, Meadow and Pafture Land, eight acres whereof are Tithe free, and in the occupation of Giles Pettitt, without leafe. The tenant will fhew the premises. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Le Grice, attorney, Bury ; Mr. Gee, attorney, Cambridge ; or Mr. Squire, attorney, Ipfwich.


Carlton Inclosure - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 25 Aug 1798 (p1)

CARLTON INCLOSURE. - Notice is hereby given, That a petition will be prefented to the Honourable the Houfe of Commons in the next feffion of Parliament, for leave to bring in a Bill for dividing, allotting, inclofing, exchanging, exonerating from tythes, and otherwife regulating and improving all the common fields, common meadows, common paftures, and other commonable lands and wafte grounds in the parifh of Carlton cum Willingham, in the county of Cambridge.

Wm Nash, Solicitor, ROYSTON, 11th August, 1798.

Click here for the actual inclosure notice of 1799 detailing the roadways.

Death of Mrs. Fuller - Bury and Norwich Post, 3 August 1803.

Yesterday se'nnight died Mr.s Fuller, widow of Osborn Fuller, Esq. of Carlton.

Death of William Carr - Bury and Norwich Post, 15 May 1805

Same day (Wednesday last) died, aged 58, Mr.William Carr, farmer, of Carlton.

Marriage - Bury and Norwich Post, 7 May 1806

Same day (Thursday last) John Rabett, Esq. of Carlton was married to Mrs. Mayhew. Note: This might not be referring to Carlton in Cambridgeshire.

Marriage - Bury and Norwich Post, 12 November 1806

Same day (Thursday last) Mr. Joseph Long, of Carlton-hall, Cambridgeshire, was married to Miss Fincham, of Mildenhall.

Sale at Lopham's Hall - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 22 September 1815

Capital dairy of remarkably fine DERBYSHIRE COWS, FARMING HORSES, SHEEP, SWINE, &c.

Lopham's Hall, Carlton, near Thurlow, SUFFOLK

To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Messrs. ISAACSON,

Upon the premises, on Friday the 29th of September, 1815;

The much-admired DAIRY of Derbyshire Cows, Dairy Utensils, some Articles of Household Furniture, valuable Farming Horses, and other effects of Mr. THOMAS SMOOTHY, of Lopham's Hall, who quits his farm next Michaelmas: comprising 11 remarkably handsome Suffolk cows, and a fine 2-year-old bull; 2 sows one with eleven and the other with thirteen pigs; 4 strong shoats; 40 fat sheep; 7 useful cart mares and geldings, one with a foal; large barrel churn, double-leaded and wainscot milk trays, milk pails, cheese press, and other dairy requisites; several sound and sweet iron-bound beer casks, strong harvest table and form, diping table, boilers, coasting jack, crane, and sundry other effects.

Sale will begin at eleven o'clock.


Game keeper's certificates - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 22 September 1815

County of Cambridgeshire. An alphabetical list of perrsons who have obtained Gamekeeper's certificates, at the rate of £3. 13s. 6d. each, for 1815.

Gamekeepers names: Willis, Wm., Name of manor or Royalty: Carlton cum Willingham, By whom appointed: Thomas Brand, Esq.

Sacks stolen - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 03 May 1816

At the quarter sessions for this county, on Friday last, James Reeve, for stealing three sacks from Carlton, was sentenced to be imprisoned six months.

Website Note: It is tricky to tell if this item refers to this Carlton, or another place with the same name.

Game License - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 25 October 1816

County of Cambridge.

Continuation of the list of persons to whom killing game have been granted, for the year, 1816.

... Boldero Rev. Wm. of Carlton, clerk. ... Long, Joseph, of Carlton. ...

Reward for finding dog - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 14 November 1817

TWO GUINEAS REWARD.

Lost on the 21st of October, in the fields near Carlton Grange, a YOUNG BLACK GREYHOUND BITCH, with white on her chest, and her tail dipped with white, answers to the name of SUKEY. When lost, she was seen to run from the Hatchet and Saw, at Carlton, towards Willingham Green or Weston. She had that day lost a claw in running.

Whoever will bring the said Bitch to the Crown Inn, Great Thurlow, Suffolk, shall receive the above Reward; and any person known to detain her after this public notice, will be prosecuted.


Game Certificate - 10 September 1819 - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal

Game Lists. County of Cambridge. Persons who have obtained Game Certificates, from the 6th of September, 1819. List 1. - General Certificates at £3. 13s. 6d. each. ... Nash Swan, Carlton; ...

Similarly in 1818.

Auction - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 27 March 1818 (p2)

(Also in The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal on the 3rd April 1818)

CARLTON, Cambridgeshire. - To be SOLD by AUCTION, By William BIGGS.

On Wednesday, April 8th, 1818, and following day, on the premises. All the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FARMING STOCK, and IMPLEMENTS, Brewing and Dairy Utensils, valuable STOCK in TRADE, Working Tools, and other Effects, of Mr Wm. MALING, carpenter, deceased.

The Furniture comprises four post bedsteads and hangings, feather-beds and bedding, mahogany tables and chairs, oak and rim ditto, bureaus, chests of drawers, cupboards, looking glasses in gilt and common frame, an eight day clock, two watches, silver table and tea spoons, two fowling pieces, quantity of pewter and earthenware, copper and other culinary articles; hogshead brewing copper, mash and guile tubs, 16 excellent beer casks from 1 to 3 hogsheads, &c, &c.

The Farming Stock comprises a 3 year old filly, 2 mares, aged ; 2 handsome Suffolk cows, in profit ; road waggon, harvest ditto, timber carriage, 3 tumbril carts, 1 water ditto, a tax'd cart and harness, ploughs and harrows, ridge and stetch rolls, 2 wheelbarrows, clover frame, 3 tons of Meadow Hay, 4 loads of Wheat and Oat Straw, 16 bushels of Malt, quantity of cheese, sacks, harness, &c., &c.

The Stock in Trade consists of a variety of useful scantlings, round timber, quantity of fellies, 12 tran of spokes, 2000 feet of very superior 3/4 inch elm and other boards, well seasoned and extra width ; 500 feet of inch ditto, 400 feet of planks, quantity of prepared joiner's work in floor boards, framed and ledged doors and shutters, chimney pieces, &c. ; variety of ironmongery, in nails, screws, hinges, locks, bolts, coffin furniture, &c.; quantity of sweet oil, linseed and neat's foot ditto, spirits of wine, turpentine, vitriol, drugs and colours ; a large assortment of carpenter's tools, benches, turning lathe, grindstone, double and treble blocks, with brass sheaves, &c., &c, &c.

May be viewed two days previous to the sales. Catalogues may be obtained at the public-houses in the neighbourhood, or on the premises, and of the Auctioneer, Linton.

The Furniture and Brewing Utensils will be sold on the first day, - On account of the large number of lots, the sale will commence each day precisely at Ten.


Auction - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 3rd April 1818

VALUABLE ESTATE,

With Immediate Possession.

To be SOLD by AUCTION

By WILLIAM BIGGS.

On Wednesday, April 8th, 1818 at the Axe and Saw public-house, CARLTON, Cambridgeshire, precisely at six in the evening, in one lot:

A substantial and roomy DWELLING-HOUSE, containing every necessary requisite for a family; with TWO COTTAGES, Brewhouse and Dairy, Outhouses, and Carpenter's Shop detached; a Farm Yard, with large barn, stable, cart lodge, hay case, cow house, and piggery. Also a newly erected MALTING-OFFICE, capable of making 30 Quarters in eight days, with suitable barley and malt chambers and shop, and Nine Acres of extremely rich ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, immediately contiguous ; the whole forming a truly desirable Residence situate in the parish of Carlton, Cambridgeshire, and last in the occupation of the proprietor, Mr. William Maling, carpenter, deceased.

The situation is central, between the market-towns of Newmarket, Haverhill, and Linton. - The homestead, bards, cottages, &c. and Four Acres of Land are Copyhold ; the malting-Office and Five Acres of Land, Freehold and Tithe-free.

The estate may be viewed at any time previous to the sale, and further particulars known by applying to Messrs. George Turner and Charles Edrup, on the premises, or to William Biggs, auctioneer and surveyor, Linton.

Married - Miss Long - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 08 May 1818

A few days since, Mr Ralph, of Luton, to Miss Long, daughter of Mr. Wm. Long, of Carlton, in this county.

Death of Wm. Maling - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal (and Huntingdon Gazette), 29 May 1818 (p3)

NOTICE to DEBTORS and CREDITORS. - All persons who stand indebted to Mr Wm. MALING, carpenter of Carlton Green, Cambridgeshire, at the time of his decease, are requested to pay the respective amounts to Mr George Turner of Weston Colville, or Mr Charles Edrupt, of Carlton aforesaid, on or before the 25th day of June next, or they will be sued for the same ; and all persons to whom the said William Maling was indebted, are desired to send in an account of their several demands, on or before the said 25th day of June, or they will be excluded from any benefit arising from his estate and effects.

Dated this 20th day of May 1818. George Turner & Charles Edrupt, Executors of William Maling.


Death by falling gate - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, Friday, 1 June 1821 (p3)

On the 25th day uit. an inquest was held at Carlton, before the same coroner [William Parr Isaacson], on view of the body of Thomas Rivet, a child four years old, who was killed by a gate or lift falling upon his body. - Verdict, accidental death.

Sale at Lopham's Hall - Bury and Norwich Post, 13 February 1822

EXCELLENT SUFFOLK MILCH COWS Remarkably fine strong true-bred Suffolk Chesnut Cart Mares and Geldings, A three year old colt, And a very fine chesnut horse foal, CORN, HAY, FURNITURE, &c. Lophams's Hall, Carlton, Cambridgeshire, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mesrs, ISAACSON, (Under a Distress for Rent) on Thursday, February 21, 1822, and following Day,

The valuable and deservedly admired Team of true bred Suffolk Horses and valuable Dairy of Cows, Agricultural Implements, Threshed and Unthreashed Corn, Hay, Stover, &c; likewise the whole of the neat Household Furniture, &c. Plate, Linen, China, Glass, and Earthenware, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, &c. &c.

The Stock and Agricultural Implements comprise 9 capital Suffolk horses, a 5-year-old colt and a fine foal, excellent dairy of 9 cows, a quantity of remarkably fine swine and poultry, 3 strong waggons, 5 tumbrils, turnip cart, water cart, gig and harness, donkey cart and harness, 4 Ransome's ploughs, ploughs, harrows, rolls, cart and plough harness, portable 3-horse power threshing machine, drill machine, dressing machine, and other barn implements; about 80 tons (in 5 stacks) of excellent hay and clover stover, well got up and in good condition; 3 stacks of wheat, the produce of about 20 Acres; 4 stacks of oats, the produce of about 40 Acres; part of a stack of barley, ditto seed clover, and pease, and about 200 bushels of potatoes.

The Household Furniture, &c. consists of good sacken-bottom bedsteads with morine, dimity, and other hangings, excellent featherbeds, bolsters, and pillow, blankets, mattresses, quilts, and table linen; mahogany dining, pillar, card, and Pembroke tables, mahogany chairs with hair seats and brass nails, kitchen and chamber chairs, pier and dressing glasses, wardrobe, chest of drawers, capital clock in a handsome japanned case, fine-toned piano-forte, a quantity of glass and earthenware, beer casks, mash and wort tubs, boilers, saucepans, kettles, and every culinary requisite; and the Dairy replete with double-leaded milk trays, barrel churns, keelers, &c. &c; as will be seen in Catalogues to be had at the Rose, Walden; Crown, Chesterford; Lion, Linton; Eagle and Red Lion, Cambridge; Bell Inn, Bury; Cock, Thurlow; Place of Sale ; and of the Auctioneers, Moulton; and at their Offices, Clare and Newmarket.

First Day;s Sale - Stock, Agricultural Implements, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Beer Casks, &c. - Last day - Furniture. Each Day's Sale begins at Ten o'clock.

Death by flood - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, Friday, 21 May 1824 (p3)

On Monday last, an inquest was held before the same coroner [William Parr Isaacson, Esq., coroner for this county], at Carlton, on view of the body of Thomas Jaggard, a carrier, who on returning from Cambridge with his horse and cart, on the Saturday evening previous, was overturned at a place called Rayner's Bridge which had been overflowed by the late rains. By the force and rapidity of the current his horse and cart were carried half a mile, and his body a mile from the spot where he fell, and two other persons nearly lost their lives at the same place. The jury returned their verdict "that in consequence of the imperfect and dangerous state of the road leading from Brinkley to Carlton, at a place called Rayner's Bridge, the said Thomas Jaggard was overturned and accidentally drowned."

Auction of stock of Linen - Bury and Norwich Post, 23rd March 1836

Carlton, Cambridgeshire

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. J.ISAACSON,

Upon the Premises, at Carlton aforesaid, on Monday, March 28th, 1836. The capital and well selected STOCK of LINEN, DRAPERY, HOSIERY, &c. the Property of Mr. ROBERT HERBERT, who is Relinquishing the above Business; comprising a general assortment of calico shirting, bed ticking, Russia duck, drabbets, Manchester sutiams, cotton cords, diapers, damask table linen, nankeens, brown holland, prints, ginghams, sheetings, coloured marinos, shawls, silk and cotton handkerchiefs, ribbons, silks, persians, thread and cotton lace, plain and figured quilings, muslins, nets, tapes, cottons, wursted and cotton stockings, women's and children's shoes, men's and boy's hats, caps, jackets, trowsers, &c. A quantity of earthenware, glass bottles, &c, particulards of which will be expressed in Catalogues to be had in due time, at the Place of Sale; Inns in the Neighbourhood; Mr. Roger's printing office, Newmarket; and of the Auctioneer, Clare, Suffolk.

On account of the number of Lots, the Sale will commence precisely at Half-past Ten.

Auction of Cook's farm - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 1 July 1837 (p1)

COOK'S FARM, CARLTON, Cambridgeshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By R.D.THURGOOD, At the Axe and Saw public-house, Carlton, on Thursday, July 6th, 1837, at Three o'clock;

A desirable FARM HOMESTALL and about 28 Acres of rich ARABLE and PASTURELAND, situate in the parish of Carlton; which will be divided into Four Lots. All the above Lots are in the occupation of Mr. Charles Edrupt, who is under notice to quit at Michelmas next. The Estate is Copyhold of the Manor of Carlton cum Willingham.

Two-thirds of the purchase-money may remain on mortgage if required.

Further particulars, with conditions of sale; at the neighbouring inns of Mr. William Thurgood, solicitor, and of the Auctioneer, Saffron Walden.


Death on the road - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 17 April 1841 (p2)

INQUISITIONS BEFORE MR. PHILLIPS.- On Saturday the 10th inst. at Carlton, on view of the body of John Reeve, aged 25 years, a labourer in the employ of Mr. John Revell, who on the previous day, was sent with a horse to Balsham for a van, and not returning when expected, his master went in search of him and found him a corpse about half a mile from home, by the road side. Mr. John Prince, surgeon of Balsham examined the body , and was of the opinion that death was occasioned by violent injuries on the chest; the probability is that the wheel of the van passed over his chest, but there being no direct evidence to that effect, the jury returned a verdict that the deceased "died from the effect of violent injuries on the chest, but how such injuries were inflicted no evidence appeared."

Suicide - Cambridge Evening Press - 4th February 1843 p3

Carlton. - Suicide. - On the morning of Saturday the 24st. ult., Mr. Holby, of Loppings Hall, Carlton. rose from his bed about four o'clock in the morning, and having procured the key of the cellar from his wife, (who thought that he was going to examine the sheep-fold), took thence new halter, and having returned the key to his wife proceeded to the granary at some distance from the house, and hung himself. He was found dead about five o'clock by his housekeeper. An inquest has been held, and a verdict of "Temporary insanity," returned. The deceased has been very much respected and has left a wife and seven children. No cause can be assigned for the melancholy act. A former occupant of the farm destroyed himself on the same premises 40 years ago, by cutting his throat.

11th February - Carlton. - the paragraph relative to a suicide at this village, inserted last week, was mis-placed. - It related to Carlton, in Cambridgeshire.

Death of Mr Nash - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 20 April 1844 (p2)

SUDDEN DEATH.- An afflicting instance of the shortness of human life occurred on Tuesday night last, in the death of Mr Nash, sen., of Carlton Grange. Mr. N. had the same evening been attending a private meeting at Linton, and when in the act of retiring to rest, and without the slightest indication of ill health, suddenly fell down and expired.

Letter Box - Lincolnshire Chronicle, 23rd May 1845

In the letter-box at the post-office in the parish of Carlton, Cambridgeshire, is a blue-cap's nest, with eight eggs. The old bird is never disturbed either by putting letters in or taking them out, and may be seen at the post-office where the good lady will be happy to show it to any one that will favour her with a call.

Horse stealing - The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 15 April 1848 (p2)

HORSE STEALING.- During the night of Tuesday, or early on the morning of Wednesday the 12th inst., a bay mare, the property of Mr. Wm. Symonds, of Carlton, was stolen, she was heard of last at Weston Colville, and was supposed to be coming to Cambridge : enquiries were made, but no further tidings could be heard of her.

Stolen mare - The Cambridge Independent Press, 15th April 1848 (p3)

CARLTON.- On Tuesday night last , a bay mare was stolen from the yard of Mr Wm. Symonds. The mare was traced to Weston Colville, on the Cambridge road, and has not since been heard of.


Sheep worrying - The Cambridge Independent Press, 21 April 1849 (p3)

CARLTON.- Sheep Worrying.- Two bull-dogs entered a sheep-yard on Monday morning at Carlton, and destroyed a large number of sheep, the property of Handslip Long, Esq. The dogs were found in the yard by the shepherd about five in the morning. Mr Long has kindly accepted, and is perfectly satisfied with, the lives of the two dogs in expiation of his great loss.


Fire - The Cambridge Independent Press, 6 July 1850 (p3)

CARLTON.- Fire.- About eight o'clock, on Wednesday morning, a fire broke out on the premises of Mr. John Crossby, surgeon, of Carlton, and being thatched, they were reduced to ruin in an incredibly short space of time, even before scarcely a vestige of property could be secured. The fire occurred through the heating of an oven.


Bigamy - The Cambridge Chronicle and University Journal, Saturday August 3, 1850 (p2)

CARLTON.- Bigamy.- At the Norwich Assizes, Stephen Shinkfield (44) pleaded guilty to a charge of having married Ann Cook, in this village, on the 10th November last, his former wife Ellen being then alive ; and also to a previous conviction for felony.


Incendiary fire - The Cambridge Independent Press, Saturday December 24, 1853 (p5)

CARLTON.- Incendiary Fire.- On Wednesday evening week, about nine o'clock, a barn in the occupation of Mr. Revel, of Cockfield farm, was discovered to be on fire, and owing to the wind, coupled with the cunning of the incendiary - he having set fire to the east corner of the barn - the entire premises soon became a prey to the devouring element; indeed, some exertion was required to get the children, ten in number, out before the house took fire. It is fortunate the fire was discovered at the moment it was, as Mr. Revel was preparing to retire to his bed : and had he and his family been asleep at the time, there is no doubt they would have perished in the flames. We believe most of the live stock on the farm was saved, with the exception of a foal which could not be got out. All the dead stock, with the farming implements, except the carts and waggons, were destroyed, as was the household furniture. Mr. Revel is insured in the Imperial Fire Office.


Disease - Morning Chronicle, 4th May 1854

State of the public health

...

There was typhus in Weston and Carlton, Cambridgeshire.

...

Auction - Cambridge Independent Press, 1st September 1855

Brinkley and Carlton, Cambridgeshire.

A valuable and Important ESTATE, comprising 47 acres of good, sound ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, with DWELLING-HOUSE and suitable FARM HOMESTEAD.

Mr. E. FEIST Respectfully gives Notice that he has been favoured with Instructions from Mr. Charles Main, the proprietor, to SELL by AUCTION, at the latter end of the present month o September, the above highly valuable and important Property. Further particulars in future advertisements.

Dr. Crosby thrown from horse - Cambridge Independent Press 30th April 1859

STETCHWORTH. - Accident.' - Last Saturday week, as Mr. Crosby, surgeon, of Carlton, was riding through this village, his horse took fright, and, in plunging, threw him with considerable force. He was taken to a house near by, and attended by medical men, who deemed it necessary to defer his removal home till Friday last. We understand that Mr. Crosby is still suffering from the injuries sustained, and that sensibility is but partially restored.

Sale - Bury and Norwich Post, 28 June 1859

TO BE SOLD.

PURSUANT to an Order of the High Court of Chancery, made in a Cause of KING v. ISAACSON, with the approbation of the Vice-Chancellor Sir John Stuart, in One Lot, By Mr. Frederick Charles Fitch. the person appointed by the said Judge at the White Hart Hotel, Newmarket, in the County of Cambridge, on Tuesday the 12th day of July 1859, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, a small COPYHOLD ESTATE situate by the Roadside, near the School, in the Parish of Carlton, in the County of Cambridge, consisting of 5 Acres and 2 Roods of Arable Land, let to a Yearly Tenant, at a Rental of £14 per annum. And in another Lot, an ESTATE, near the Village, in the Parish of Burwell, in the County of Cambridge, consisting of Dwelling-house and Agricultural Buildings, and 11 Acres and and 17 Perches of Arable and Pasture LAND, let to a Yearly Tenant, at a rental of £32 per annum, and being Freehold, except as to 1 Rood and 20 Perches Copyhold; should this latter property not be sold in One Lot, it will be divided and re-offered in Two Lots, as in the Particulars of Sale. Alfred Hall, Chief Clerk

Death of Mrs. Crosby - Cambridge Independent Press, 24th September 1859

Deaths. CROSBY - At Carlton, Cambs, on the 16th instant, Mrs. Crosby, wife of J.C.Crosby, Esq, of that village, and Great Bradley, surgeon.

Narrow Escape - Bury and Norwich Post, 6th February 1866

GREAT BRADLEY

Narrow Escape. - On Monday, the 29th ult., as Mr. Crosby, surgeon, of Carlton Colville, was returning home from Great Bradley, after attending the inquest reported in last week's paper, both he and Mrs. Crosby had a narrow escape of their lives. It seems that Mr. Crosby was driving along a narrow lane called Ox-lane leading from Bradley to Carlton, when (at a spot not far distant from the place where Mr. Nice's carriage was smashed last year by Mr. Blizzard's waggon) he encountered the waggon of Mr. Clover, drawn by four horses, with the driver, as he supposed, fast asleep inside. Not being able to turn his gig round, or to arouse the man, Mr. Crosby immediately jumped out and endeavoured to stop the horses, but being unsuccessful in this, he ran his gig on to the bank and kept guard over his own horse in order to secure Mrs. Crosby from injury. The hind part of the waggon, however, passed so close that it doubled his hat on his head, cut his face and ear, and the nave of the hind wheel caught him on the right hip and jammed him between it and the gig. The horses galloped by, and when the driver got out of his waggon after the occurrence he was evidently the worse for drink. The injuries sustained compelled Mr. Crosby to keep his bed for five days.

Fine Arts - Morning Post, 21st January 1867

Exhibition of the Society of Female Artists.

At the eleventh exhibition of the Society of Female Artists, which was opened at the Gallery in Conduit-street on Saturday, the works on view are more numberous and, speaking generally, of rather higher quality than usual...

... Mrs. Herring sustains the fame of the family by a capital view of "A Farm-yard at Carlton, Cambridgeshire," with groups of horses, cows, poultry, &c. ...

Dr Crosby involved in accident, Bury and Norwich Post 16 February 1869

DULLINGHAM REMARKABLE AND SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. - Some accidents of a very serious nature occurred near this village on Tuesday evening last. Between 6 and 7 o'clock as Mr. Chas. Crozier, bread and biscuit baker, of Newmarket, was returning home from Dullingham, driving a valuable horse and trap, hired of Mr. Alfred King, of the Rutland Arms stable, and when ascending the hill between the King's Head Inn and the Park-lodge entrance, he was met by Mr. Crosby, surgeon, of Carlton, who was also driving a spirited horse in a new gig, and from some unexplained cause a fearful collision ensued. Mr Crozier, anticipating danger, drove as near to the bank as he could, but notwithstanding this Mr. Crosby's vehicle ran into him, smashed both shafts off his cart, which at once turned over, pitching Mr. Crozier upon his head, but the violence of the fall was broken by his hat, so that he escaped with only a shaking and a few bruises. Mr. Crosby, too, was thrown out with considerable force, and sustained very extensive injury. Three of his ribs were broken, and his body was otherwise bruised, his head and face being dreadfully cut, and for some time he remained in a state of insensibility. His horse was very much injured, and one of the shafts of his gig was twisted off. In the midst of this confusion Mr. Mitchell, of Carlton, drove up, and he and his horse and trap were thrown over amongst the debris that obstructed the road, but fortunately neither he nor his horse were hurt. Assistance was immediately procured, and Mr. Crosby was quickly conveyed home by Mr. Mitchell. The mischief, however, did not end here, for finding itself released from the cart, Mr. Crozier's horse dashed off at full speed towards Newmarket, with the detached shafts at his heels, and came in contact with a cart in which were Mr.Gardener, farrier, of Stetchworth, and Miss Bailey, eldest daughter of Mr. Isaac Bailey, of the White Horse Inn, in that parish. Mr. Gardner had his arm broken by being thrown from the cart, and was further much injured. Miss Bailey was also thrown out, and severely cut, sustaining also internal injuries. The sufferers were speedily conveyed home and promptly attended to. Mr. Crozier's horse was knocked down and so severely wounded in the chest by the collision that it was found necessary to send for a horsebox from Newmarket, in which it was conveyed home, and its recovery is very doubtful. We are sorry to add Miss Bailey is so much hurt that she is said to be in a precarious condition. Mr Gardner is progressing favourably, and Mr. Crosby is going on as well as can be expected.

Sale of land and houses - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 5 March 1870

Carlton, Cambridgeshire A Valuable Small Farm To be sold by auction by Mr. F.C.Fitch.

By order of the Executors of the late Mr. Wm. Howard, at the Axe and Saw Inn, Carlton, on THURSDAY, 17th March next, 1870, at Four o'clock.

The Estate comprises 14 Acres or thereabouts of ARABLE LAND of first-rate quality, with Barn, Stable, and Farm Yard, in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Woods, whose tenancy expires at Michaelmas next, at the rent of 40l. per annum.

Also four TENEMENTS in the several occupations of Mr. Crossby, Mary Ann Symonds, John Hulyer, and one empty, at rents amounting to 12l. per annum. The above Property is situate by the road side adjoining the Axe and Saw Inn, Carlton, and is Copyhold of the Manor of Carlton with Willingham.

Further particulars of H.W.Jackson, Esq., Solicitor, Haverhill; and of the Auctioneer, Baythorne Grove, neat Halstead, Essex.

Marriage of Ellen Crosby - Pall Mall Gazette, 28 October 1871

MARRIAGE: FREEMAN - CROSBY - At Lewisham, Joshua C., son of the late Mr. C. H. Freeman, to Ellen S., daughter of Mr. J.L. Crosby, M.R.C.S., of Carlton, Cambridgeshire, Oct. 24.


Property sale of Dr. Crosby - Bury and Norwich Post, 16 March 1875

NEWMARKET. PROPERTY SALE. - On Tuesday last, at the White Hart, Newmarket, Messrs. Fitch and Son sold by auction the following property, belonging to the late Mr. Crosby, of Carlton :-

Lot 1. Residence, with garden, &c., occupying about two acres; Mr Long, 300l.
Lot 2. Two enclosures of arable land, with four tenements, containing about 17 acres; Mr. Long, 1080l.


Death of John Lescombe Crosby - The London Gazette, August 29, 1876 (p4804)

JOHN LESCOMBE CROSBY, Deceased.

Pursuant to the, Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chap. 35. NOTICE is hereby given, that all persons having any claims upon-the estate of John Lescombe Crosby, late of Carlton, in the county of Cambridge, Surgeon, deceased (who died on the 25th day of. November, 1874, and whose will was proved by William John Beeton, the executer therein-named, on the 10th day of February, 1875, in the District Registry at. Peterborough of Her Majesty's Court of Probate), are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of October next, after which date the said executor, having regard only to the claims of which he may then have notice, will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased. - Dated this 23rd day, of August, 1876. HENRY W. JACKSON, Haverhill, Suffolk, Solicitor to the Executor.


Death of Charlotte Pearson - Bury and Norwich Post, 11 March 1879

CARLTON SUDDEN DEATH.- On Saturday night (the 1st inst.), Charlotte Pearson, aged 47 years, wife of a labourer, at Carlton, was taken suddenly ill soon after midnight, and as the poor woman was near her confinement her husband called in a neighbour, and went and informed Dr. Head, of Balsham, who at once came over, but found on his arrival that the woman had died some ten minutes previously. An inquest was held on Monday, at the " Axe and Saw," Carlton, before J.N.Yorke, Esq., and Dr. Head, having given evidence as to the result of a post-mortem examination of the body, the Jury hound a verdict, "Died from natural cause." Deceased leaves six young children.

Strike - Bury and Norwich Post, 18 March 1879

THE LABOURERS' STRIKE.- The men on several farms left off work on Friday week, and the movement has since extended to Weston Colville and Carlton. Altogether the Union men have ceases to work on 14 farms. The local agent for the Labourers' union, Mr. Challis, met the men and paid them at the Black Bull, Borough Green, on Monday, the 10th inst., and the rumour was current in Newmarket on Tuesday, that at their meeting the position was discussed, and Challis suggested that the men should go back to work for 12s. week, with the understanding that the extra shilling should be paid them from the Union funds, but that the men declined this proposal. We cannot, however vouch for the correctness of the rumour. The members of the Farmers' Association met at the Golden Lion Hotel, Newmarket, on Tuesday. No reporters were present, but it is said that it was unanimously resolved that no alteration should be made by the farmers, and that the members concerned in the matter should have the cordial support of the Association. Some new members were elected.

Strike - Bury and Norwich Post, 25 March 1879

THE LABOURERS' STRIKE.- There is no alteration in this matter at present. Mr. Challis, the Agent for the Union, has paid the men again on strike at the Axe and Saw, Carlton, and they are walking about idle. In the meantime the farmers affected by the strike are getting on very well with barley sowing, several young farmers and farmers' sons handling the plough and drill, and in some cases strangers have been brought in.

Sale Lopping's Hall Farm - Bury and Norwich Post, 23 September 1879

Lopping's Hall Farm, Carlton, Cambs.

To be sold by auction, by Mr. J. Carter Jonas,

On Thursday, the 9th October, 1879, by direction of Mr Frederick Olley, who is leaving the above Farm, all the valuable Live & Dead Farming stock, comprising 10 useful horses, a flock of sheep, and implements for a farm of 300 acres, further particulars will appear. Cambridge, September 13th, 1879.

Bury and Norwich Post, 21 October 1879

The Manor of Carlton, with Willingham In the county of Cambridge.

This is to Give Notice of a GENERAL COURT BARON and CUSTOMARY COURT of the Right Honourable THOMAS LORD DACRE, Lord of the said Manor, to be holden for the said Manor of Carlton with Willingham, in the County of Cambridge, on THURSDAY, the Thirtieth day of Octover instant, at Half-past Eleven of the clock in the Forenoon of the same day, at the MANOR HOUSE, in the parish of CARLTON aforesaid. At which time and place the Tenants of the said Manor are personally to appear to pay such Rents and perform such Services as shall be then due and required. And all persons who claim Title to be admitted Tenants to any Lands or Tenements [parcel of the said Manor] are then and there to appear and be respectively admitted thereto accordingly. Dates 11th October, 1879.

E.B.Lindsell, Steward.

Deaths - Bury and Norwich Post, 13 January 1880

On the 7th inst., William Bulbrook Nice of Carlton Hall, aged 82 years.


Shooting a hare - Bury and Norwich Post, 23 March 1880

CLARE PETTY SESSIONS, Monday, March 23

Frederick Bailey, of Carlton, Cambs., labourer, was charged by Mr. Thos. Buckney, of Little Thurlow, with using a gun on the 4th, for the purpose of killing a hare.- Prisoner pleased guilty, but said he only wounded the hare.- Fined 20s., and 10s. 6d. costs, to be paid within a week.

Suicide at the Axe and Saw - Bury and Norwich Post - 11th May 1880

CARLTON

SUICIDE. - Considerable excitement was occasioned in this village on Sunday Morning by a determined act of self-destruction committed by George Woods, landlord of the Axe and Saw beershop. At about half-past six o'clock the report of a gun was heard by several persons sitting in the house and it was soon ascertained that the landlord had gone down into the cellar and there shot himself with a gun, which he placed close to his right side, inflicting a serious wound. He was picked up and endeavours were made to staunch the blood. Dr. Tandy happened to reach the village soon after, and attended to deceased, but found it to be a hopeless case. Dr. Head, hearing of it, also went, but the poor fellow died about eight o'clock the same evening. Deceased who was 35 years of age, leaves a widow. He was noticed during the day to be moping and gloomy, but otherwise these seems to be no reason for the dreadful act.

Sale of goods - Bury Free Press, 5 June 1880

Wednesday Next. Axe and Saw Inn, Carlton, Cambs. FITCH AND SONS

Have received instructions to Sell by Auction on WEDNESDAY, June 9th, 1880, commencing at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, a useful assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

Also a few Lots of FARMING EFFECTS, Tumbril, with Ladders, Grey Cart Mare, Harness and numerous other effects as described in Catalogues which can be obtained of the Auctioneers, Haverhill and Mildenhall. 1672.

Assault - Bury and Norwich Post, 27 July 1880

Charles Williamson, aged 20, Withersfield, labourer was brought up on remand charged with feloniously assaulting Polly Diss, of Carlton, single woman, on the 29th May.- Mr. Freeman, of Haverhill, appeared for the defence.- Committed for trial at Bury Assizes.

Death - Bury and Norwich Post, 2nd August 1881

DIED

On the 23rd ult., at Church Farm, Carlton, aged 7 months, ELLA MARGARET, infant daughter of LAWSELL LONG.

Auction of Temple End - Cambridge Independent Press, 15th April 1882

Suffolk On the Borders of Cambridgeshire, in the parishes of Great and Little Thurlow, and Carlton, Cambs. A valuable freehold. MANORIAL ESTATE

In a ring fence, known as the "Temple End" and "West End" Farms, containing 482a. 1r. 35p. Of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND, with two convenient Farm Houses, Homesteads, Farm buildings, and three newly-erected Labourers Cottages thereon, with the Manor or reputed Manor of Temple End and Carlton-cum-Willingham. in Great Thurlow and Little Thirlow, Suffolk and Carlton Cambridgeshire, which

Messrs. BIDWELL

Are instructed by the Trustees of the Rev. William Kyle Westwood Chafy-Chafy TO OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION (unles a suitable offer be made by Private Contract), and the Lion Hotle, Cambridge, on SATURDAY, the 29th of April, 1882, at Five o'clocl in the afternoon precisely, in on lot. "Temple End" Farm is in hand, "West End" Farm (148a. 3r. 37p.) is in the occupation of Mrs. Catherine Bailey, a yearly tenant, and the estate has recently let at a rental of £511 per annum.

Particulars, with plan an conditions of sale, may be had of Messrs. CURRIE, WILLIAMS, and WILLIAMS. solicitors, 32, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.; Messrs. LAWTON and WARNES, solicitors, Eye, Suffolk; or of Messrs. BIDWELL, land agents and surveyors, Ely, and 12, Mill-lane, Cambridge.

Trial of George Cornwall - The Cambridge Chronicle, Friday July 26th, 1889 (p8)

CARLTON cum WILLINGHAM- Concerning the trial of George Cornwall, at the County Quarter Sessions, H. St John Raikes, the counsel for the defence, writes that the prisoner was brought forward under two indictments for assault, and - "On the more serious charge the prisoner was acquitted, while as regards the minor one, I, as his counsel , practically pleaded guilty as there was no defence to it. No suggestion was made by the court in my hearing that the prisoner should be examined as to his sanity, as that question would have been decided before, and not after sentence."

Marriage of Dr. Crosby's daughter - Bury Free Press, 11th October 1890

MARRIAGES.

CLAYDON - CROSBY - October 1st, at Kirtling Church by the Rev. P.J.Watts, Major, the youngest son of Mr. Thomas Claydon, of Bachelor's Hall, Kirtling, to Edith, the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Crosby, of Carlton.

Wanted Yardman - Bury Free Press, 22nd October 1892

Wanted, a married man (no family) as YARDMAN, to live in farmhouse ; must be good drillman and stacker. - Apply to Mr. B. Skelton, Lopham's Hall, Carlton, Cambs.


Drunk in charge of a horse and carriage - Saturday, November the 10th, 1894.

Extraordinary Conduct. - Frederick Pearson coachman, Newmarket, was summoned for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and carriage, at Brinkley, on Oct. 28th. - Defendant pleased guilty. - Defendant was further charged with illtreating a gelding by overdriving and beating it, and driving it into a ditch, causing its death, at the same time and place.- John Webb said that on that day the defendant drove a party of five to the "Axe & Saw," at Carlton. In the evening they returned from the public-house, and on the way home they found that the defendant was so drunk that they would not stay in the carriage. Defendant drove on after refusing to let witness drive the horse home. Before they left the carriage the defendant whipped the horse severely up the hill.- Supt. Whitechurch said that from information received he went to Mrs. Mason's farm at Westley and there found a landau and horse in a ditch. The horse was dead, and had evidently struggled in the ditch for some time. The horse and carriage had been driven from the road through the farm yard and round the field, and then into the ditch. The hat and stick produced were found in the field; the hat bore defendant's name. The letter (produced), which the defendant acknowledged to be in his handwriting, was written from London, and in it defendant expressed his sorrow to Mr. Chennell, and said he would try and recompense him.- Gordon Chennell said that from information received he went with Supt. Whitechurch to Mrs. Mason's farm, and there saw the horse dead, and the cab on it. He saw the tracks around the field, and he identified the hat as defendant's. He also saw the place in ta straw stack where the man had laid.- Defendant said he was drunk and incapable, but was not guilty of any cruelty.- After consideration in private, the Chairman said the defendant pleaded guilty in the first charge, and they found him guilty in the second case. In both cases he would be sentenced to one month's hard labour.


Drunk in charge of a horse and carriage - Saturday, November the 10th, 1894.

Extraordinary Conduct. - Frederick Pearson coachman, Newmarket, was summoned for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and carriage, at Brinkley, on Oct. 28th. - Defendant pleased guilty. - Defendant was further charged with illtreating a gelding by overdriving and beating it, and driving it into a ditch, causing its death, at the same time and place.- John Webb said that on that day the defendant drove a party of five to the "Axe & Saw," at Carlton. In the evening they returned from the public-house, and on the way home they found that the defendant was so drunk that they would not stay in the carriage. Defendant drove on after refusing to let witness drive the horse home. Before they left the carriage the defendant whipped the horse severely up the hill.- Supt. Whitechurch said that from information received he went to Mrs. Mason's farm at Westley and there found a landau and horse in a ditch. The horse was dead, and had evidently struggled in the ditch for some time. The horse and carriage had been driven from the road through the farm yard and round the field, and then into the ditch. The hat and stick produced were found in the field; the hat bore defendant's name. The letter (produced), which the defendant acknowledged to be in his handwriting, was written from London, and in it defendant expressed his sorrow to Mr. Chennell, and said he would try and recompense him.- Gordon Chennell said that from information received he went with Supt. Whitechurch to Mrs. Mason's farm, and there saw the horse dead, and the cab on it. He saw the tracks around the field, and he identified the hat as defendant's. He also saw the place in ta straw stack where the man had laid.- Defendant said he was drunk and incapable, but was not guilty of any cruelty.- After consideration in private, the Chairman said the defendant pleaded guilty in the first charge, and they found him guilty in the second case. In both cases he would be sentenced to one month's hard labour.


Suspicious death - The Cambridge Chronicle, Friday February 8, 1895 (p8)

CARLTON.- THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH.- Last night at the "Red Lion," Brinkley, the County Coroner (Mr. A.J. Lyon) resumed the enquiry into the cause of the death of Harry Mayes, the son of George Mayes, a farm horse-keeper, of Carlton. After a lengthy enquiry, the Jury returned a verdict that the deceased died from various wounds on the head, received on the 23rd January, causing concussion of the brain : but how the wounds were produced they were unable to ascertain. The father of the deceased has been arrested on suspicion and will be brought before the Linton Bench at the next sitting.

Licenses - Chelmsford Chronicle, 2 September 1898

LINTON. Aug. 31.

Justices present - E.J. Mortlock, E.P.Frost, G.Jonas, J.Crampton, F.S.Nichols, and R. Holthum, Esqrs/

Superintendent Everett reported in the division 43 alehouses, 54 beerhouses, and two grocers' licenses, the population being 122 to each licensed house. The various houses had been properly conducted with the exception of the Axe and Saw, Carlton; Wheatsheaf, Duxford; Green Hill, Linton; and Lamb, West Wratting. Ten persons had been convicted of drunkenness, and increase of six as compared with last year.- The occupiers of the above mentioned houses were warned by the bench, and all the licences were then renewed.


Carlton : Agricultural Depression. - Cambridge Independent Press, 11th December 1903

The statement of the affairs of Lawsell Long, a farmer, of Church Farm, Carlton, near Newmarket, who came up for his public examination showed that the liabilities expected to rank are £3,975 0s. 9d.; and the assets £1,843 13s 2d.; leaving a deficiency of £2,131 7s. 7d.

In reply to the Official Receiver the bankrupt stated that he began farming in 1875, when he took over the Church Farm at Carlton from the trustees of his father's estate. He took everything on the farm and paid for them on a valuation, which amounted to £7,000. Towards that he devoted his share in his father's will, which was about £5,000 and his late brother was kind enough to lend him the remainder of the money. He had not kept any books except corn stock books. He repaid his brother the greater portion of the loan about 1878, and it was soon after that his account first showed and overdraft at the bank. The overdraft at the present time was £1,200; it had been gradually going up every year, but it would have been less at the time of the receiving order had the corn been sold. The first time he found himself in difficulties was after the 1893 harvest, when wheat was sold for 16s. per quarter and barley for 18s. His friends helped him, and everything was paid off except the banking overdraft. He had never since been in a position to pay all his creditors and the bank in full. In incurring fresh debts he expected to be able to pay them when he realised his corn and stock. Since September 1st he admitted receiving for corn, etc., various sums amounting to very nearly £500. He added that they had been put in the bank with the exception of a little he had withheld for labour, but the Official Receiver pointed out that the pass book only credited him with having paid in about £350.

After a few more questions the examination was adjourned till the January sitting.


Sale at Church Farm - Cambridge Independent Press, 25th December 1903

In Bankruptcy and under a Distress for Rent. Re Mr. Lawsell Long. CHURCH FARM, CARLTON, AND GLEBE FARM, BRINKLEY, CAMBS. The whole of the Valuable Live and Dead Farming Stock, Comprising 31 HORSES, Viz.: 20 Cart Horses and Mares, 4 two-year-olds, 2 Yearlings, 2 Nags, a Thoroughbred Yearling Filly, a Pony and a Cart Foal. 12 HEAD OF CATTLE, Including 6 Cows, 2 Heifers, 2 Steers, and 2 Calves. 40 Head of SWINE and 11 SHEEP, Also 12 Carts, 2 Waggons, 2 Dogcarts, Hooded Wagonette, 4 Drills, 3 Binders by Hornsby, 8 h.p. Portable Engine by Burrell. Threshing Drum, 2 Elevators, 5-knife Chaff Cutter by Maynard, Seed Drawer, and the usual Implements for the Cultivation of 800 Acres.

To be sold by auction, at the CHURCH FARM, CARLTON, by Mr. J. Winship, On Wednesday, 6th January, 1904, at 10:30 o'clock punctually. On View the Morning of Sale. Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneer, Llandaff Chambers, 4, Regent-street, Cambridge.


The affairs of a Carlton Farmer - Cambridge Independent Press, 22nd January 1904

THE AFFAIRS OF A CARLTON FARMER.

The examination of Lawsell Long, farmer of Church Farm, Carlton, near Newmarket, which was opened in the December Court, was continued.

Debtor was examined by the Trustee as to what he had done with certain amounts of money, which had been received but not paid to the bank.

Examined by the Official Receiver, debtor said he was tenant of 16 acres of land which belonged to his brother at Carlton. He was not aware that he had ever been described as the owner of that land. The property belonged to the trustees under his father's will, and he had no interest in it. He had paid rent for it up to two years ago.

The examination was closed.


Sale cancelled - Cambridge Independent Press, 1st April 1904

Church Farm, Carlton, Cambs.

The sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE.

Messrs. CHALK

Auctioneers, 11, Alexandra-street, Cambridge, and Linton.

Carlton Farmer's Failure - Cambridge Independent Press, 7th October 1904

Carlton Farmer's Failure

A Deficiency of £18,000

A meeting of the creditors of James Mitchell Robertson, farmer, of Carlton Grange, Carlton, was called at the Official Receiver's Office, on Monday, but, as there was no quorum present, the meeting was adjourned for a week. Debtor's statement of affairs shows that his gross liabilities amount to £20,705 0s. 5d., of which £20,084 14s. 1d. is expected to rank. His assests are estimated to realise £1,379 19s. 8d., leaving a deficiency of £18,704 14s. 5d. The alleged causes of failure are "want of capital, want of labour, and a strange district."

Bankrupt's application - Cambridge Independent Press, 20th June 1905

A BANKRUPT'S APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

Lawsell Long, a bankrupt, formerly carrying on business as a farmer at Church Farm, Carlton, near Newmarket, made an application for his discharge. Mr A. J. Lyon, Cambridge, appeared for the applicant.

The Official Receiver (Mr. Cox) read his report on the case. It appeared that in his statement of affairs, liabilities expected to rank were set down at £3,975 0S. 9d. Proofs actually admitted amounted to £4,546 3s. 4d. His assets were estimated to produce £2,519 10s., and they realized £1634 3s. 2d. A first dividend of 4s. had been paid, and a second and final dividend of 6.5d, had been gazetted, but not yet paid. The Official Receiver submitted that bankrupt's assets were not of value equal to ten shillings in the £ on the amount of secured liabilities; that the bankrupt had omitted to keep such books of account as were usual in the business carried on by him, and as sufficiently disclosed his business transactions and financial position within the three years immediately preceding the bankruptcy ; that the bankrupt had continued to trade after knowing himself to be insolvent; that the bankrupt had contracted debts without having at the time any reasonable or probable ground of expectation of being able to pay them; and that the bankrupt had contributed to his bankruptcy by unjustifiable extravagance in living.

Mr. Lyon said they did not dispute the statements contained in the report, but to a large extent, they admitted of explanation. It was true that books of account were not kept except in respect of property sold and of wages, but few farmers kept books of the nature suggested by the Official Receiver. A farmer generally regarded his pass book as his ledger. Bankrupt farmed 1,200 acres, and a bad harvest made a great deal of difference to him. For three years before he failed, he got no profit at all, nor did any farmer he knew, but a good harvest would have made a great deal of difference to him, a difference of £1500. If the harvest of 1903 had been a good one, as it gave promise of being at one time, he would have been able to pay 20s. in the £. Bankrupt knew he was insolvent in January, 1903, but he looked forward to a good harvest to set him right. The Official Receiver reported that bankrupt was extravagant in living. Bankrupt admitted that for some part of the time he lived at the rate of £300 a year, but for the latter part of the three years he did not spend more than £100 a year. As to the account of £105 for beer and wines that has been mentioned, only £30 of that sum represented wines. The bankrupt only consumed a bottle or two of that, and the rest was available for the creditors, for whose benefit it had been realised. As to the beer, farmers generally paid their men at harvest and threshing times partly in beer and partly in money.

Bankrupt gave evidence bearing out his solicitor's statement. He said that the bad harvest of 1903 meant a loss to him of £1,400 or £1,500. The Official Receiver pointed out that even if he had made £1,400 he would still have had £1,400 he could not pay.

Mr. Lyon said the bankrupt had a contingent interest in an estate at Swavesey, which if he outlived his sister, would be worth about £400 a year to him.

Mr. Cox said that many bankrupts in the neighbourhood of Newmarket expected to come into a few thousands next time the Derby was run. (Laughter)

His Honor granted the application, the discharge to be suspended for two years.

Egg Collection - Cambridge Independent Press, 2nd May 1913

EGG COLLECTION. - The teachers and scholars of this school have collected 162 eggs, which were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital on Saturday last. The parisioners were most generous in giving, and the Secretary-Superintendent has written to the head mistress conveyong the thanks of the committee to all contributors.

Egg Collection - Cambridge Independent Press, 30th April 1915

EGG COLLECTION. - During the past week an egg collection has been made in this village, with the result that on Saturday last 190 eggs were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital. A most grateful letter of thanks to all contributors has been received by Mrs. Piper from the Secretary-Superintendent of the institution, who expresses her warm appreciation of such a welcome gift. Thanks are also due to Mr. C. Long, who kindly conveyed the eggs to the station.

Call up for Fred Thompson - Cambridge Daily News 05 April 1917

Carlton. The Military called up for review the certificate granted to Frederick Thomas Thompson (28), married, who was granted exemption on the ground that he was employed as a horse-keeper and ploughman by Mr. John A. Brand, of Carlton Hall. - The certificate was withdrawn, and no exemption was granted, as the man had left the employment of Mr. Brand.

Website Note: Frederick Thomas Thompson was killed in action in France on the 12th October 1917.

Helping the Y.M.C.A - Cambridge Independent Press, 30th November 1917

CARLTON - Helping the Y.M.C.A. - During the past week the children attending this school have been helping Lord Kinnard's Y.M.C.A. "ladder" scheme, with the result that the sum of 3s. has been forwarded to the Secretary of the Association.


Empire Day - Cambridge Independent Press, 14th June 1918

CARLTON

EMPIRE DAY. - As the school was closed on Empire Day the celebrations connected with the occasion were held on the King's Birthday. The Union Jack was hoisted in the playground, and the children, all carrying flags, marched round and saluted it. They recited and sang patriotic songs, and during the afternoon Mrs. Gover visited the school and addressed the children in a few well-chosen words, impressing on them their duty to their King and Empire. The proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem. The sum of 7s. 6d. was contributed to the Overseas Empire Fund.

Herbert Hammond prisoner of war: Cambridge Daily News 01 August 1918

CARLTON. Pte. Herbert Hammond. - News has reached the village during the past week that Pte. Herbert Hammond, of the Yorks Regt.. the third son of Mrs. Hammond, is a prisoner of war in German hands. Mrs. Hammond has now two sons who are prisoners of war, an elder brother, Albert, having been captured some months previously. The eldest son is still "somewhere in France."

Website Note: The name Hammond does not appear on the War Memorial which hopefully indicates that all three sons made it home to Carlton.


Wedding - Cambridge Independent Press, 20th June 1919

WEDDING AT CARLTON.

Driver - Piper.

A very pretty wedding was solmnised in the Parish Church at Carlton on Monday, the 9th inst., the bridegroom being Mr. Arthur Driver, third son of Mr. John Driver, of Cocksedge Farm, and the bride Miss Ruth Piper, only daughter of Mrs. Piper. who has been head-mistress of the village school for many year. The rector (the Rev. A.E.Gover) officiated, and the hymns sung were "O Father, all creating" and "Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us.". The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a simple dress of soft white silk, with tulle vail and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and sweet peas, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by two grown-up bridesmaids, Miss Lily Driver (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss May Linsey, and two little girls, the Misses Mary and Ellen Cornwell. The two former were attired in dresses of mauve shantung silk, with leghorn hats trimmed ith pale pink, and carried bouquets of pink sweet peas, ties with mauve ribbon. They also wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The little girls were dressed in pale pink collienne, with mob caps to match, and held posies of mauve sweet peas, tied with pink ribbon. They also carried ivry prayer books, the gifts of the bride and bridegroom.

During the signing of the register Mrs. Glover, who presided at the harmonium, plated Medelssohn's Wedding March, and as the party left the church the bells rang out merrily. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's mother, and the happy couple left later for Brighton, where the honeymoon is being held. The bride travelled in a tussore silk dress, a leghorn hat trimmed with saxe blue, and worn a fawn travelling coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

Appended in a list of the presents: Bride to bridegroom, amethyst tie pin; bridegroom to bride, travelling coat; mother of bride, overmantel, house linen, etc.; mother of bridegroom, dinner service; father of bridegroom, cheque; Miss L. Driver, oak biscuit barrel; Mr. B. Driver and Miss Linsey, brass clock; Messrs. J.H.E.W. and H. Driver, silver plated cake basket; Miss H. Driver, case of tea spoons; Mr. and Mrs. W. Driver, knives; Mr. and Mrs. F. Driver and Kathleen, jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Piper, silver sugar basin and sifter; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Piper, afternoon tea cloth and photo; Rev. A. E. and Mrs. Gover, set of fork and spoons; Mrs. W. F. Gover, shoe lift; scholars and friends and Westley Waterless, Queen Anne tea pot (inscribed) and sugar tongs; friends and scholars at Carlton, hot water jug and cruet; Mr. and Mrs. E. Palmer, pair salt cellars; Miss S. Palmer, tea strainer; Mr. H. Palmer, tobacco jar; Mr. and Mrs. J. Palmer (Diss) Georgian silver sugar tongs; Mrs. and the Misses Perfitt, breakfast cruet; Mrs. Cornwell, sugar basin and toast rack; Mr. amd Mrs. F.H. Cornwell, breakfast cruet; Misses M. and E. Cornwell, cut glass cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. Boorman, linen bed-spread; Miss Gibbs and Mrs. Bourn, silver mounted cut glass scent bottle; all at The Cedars, cheque; Miss Gladys Marsh, pait antique ornaments; Miss A. Brett, table centre; Miss Jordan Jones, handkerchiefs; Miss E. Stubbings, cheese dish; Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, case of tea spoons and sugar tongs; Miss M. Dawson, tray cloth; Mrs. Dawson, string bag; Mrs. and Miss Heath, afternoon tea clothe; Mrs. Radford, sho bag and hair tidy; Mr. and Mrs. Avery: oak framed picture; Mr., Mrs. and Mr. J. Smith, tea cosy, duchesse set and cake stand; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Bricyn, brass lamp; Mr.s Jackson and Miss Mansfield, set of carvers, Miss Crosby, tray cloth and d'oyley; Mr. amd Mrs. R. H. Brown, afternoon tea set; Mrs, Makepeace, book; Mr. George Nice, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. R. Stubbings, bread dish; Mr. and Mrs. M. Haylock, jam dish and spoon; Miss R. Haylock, set of vases; Miss M. Haylock, teas cloth and d'oyleys; Mr. and Mrs. Hill, pair photo frames; Mr., Mrs. and Miss O. Haylock, toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. Long Ivo? and Carl, silver butter dish and knife; Mr. and Mrs. Brand, pair of vases; Mrs. Martin, d'oyley; Mrs. and Miss Marr, butter dish and knofe; Miss Tingey, afternoon tea cloth; Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey (Elemntoo??) bread board and knife; Mr C. Gralager?, tea pot; Mr. and Mrs. Pearl? duchesse? set; Mr. and Mrs. Read?, flower pot; Mrs. Chambers, wine; Mrs. Cault?, d'oyley.


Assault on girl - Cambridge Independent Press, 3rd September 1920

A CARLTON ASSAULT

Smart Fine on Youth Who Insulted a Girl

At the Linton Petty Sessions on Wednesday, before Mr. E.P.Frost (in the chair), the Rev. Canon Thornton, the Rev. C.H. Brocklebank, and Mr.H.Titmarsh. William John Farrant, of Haverhill, described as a butcher's assistant, was summoned for indecently assulting Lily Palmer, of Carton, on August 15th.

Mr R.J.Bendall (Bendall and Sons, Newmarket), prosecuting on behalf of the father of the girl, said the girl was 17 years of age. The facts of the case were, that on Sunday, August 15th, she was walking from Carlton to Bradley to see her uncle. When on the road she saw defendant and another young man, Neither party spoke then, but when complainant got round a bend she heard a bicycle coming behind her, and looking round, she saw defendant. She walked straight on, and in a lonely part of the road defendent came up and asked if he might come with her. The girl said "No, thank you," and went on, but defendant got off his bicycle and took hold of her arms. She started to struggle, and defendant pulled her about and damaged her clothes. The girls was very plucky, and stood up to him and fought until she got away. She then ran down the road, with defendant after her, until she saw a woman named Ethel Stubbens. Defendant then turned and ran away.

Miss Palmer gave evidence bearing out this statement, and said defendant was a perfect stranger to her.

Defendant was then charged, and pleaded not guily. He elected to be dealt with summarily.

Ethel Stubbens, of Carlton, said at about 3 p.m. on the day in question she was walking towards Bradley, when she met two young men cycling. One of these was defendant. Shortly after this witness heard Lily Palmer running behind her. She appeared frightened, and complained that a young man had insulted her. Her hair was untidy, and her hat was damaged.

P.C. Frederick Stone, stationed at Weston Colville, said he went to Bradley on the Sunday, and saw complainant. While interviewing her he noticed that her arms were red, and she said that was where defendant took hold of her. Witness later saw defendant, who admitted speaking to the girl, but said he did not touch her.

Defendant said he spoke to the young lady and asked if she was going for a walk, She apparently thought she was insulting her, and hit him across the face. He did not touch her at all.

After a short retirement, the magistrates decided that the case was proved against defendant, and he was fined £3, including costs. He was allowed a month to pay.

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Pilot blinded by snow - Nottingham Evening Post, 9th April 1935

PILOT BLINDED BY SNOW

AIRMAN'S BODY BESIDE WRECKED PLANE

Theory of death dive.

Farm workers described at an inquest at Royston (Herts.) yesterday how they heart an aeroplane apparently in difficulties during a snowstorm.

The inquest was on Mwldwen James Grover, 27, of Carlton, Cambs., a salesman who was discovered dead near a wrecked plane at Kelshall, near Royston, on Friday.

It was stated that Grover has been flying for some years, and on Thursday was on his way from Cambridge to Reading.

Robert Deards, of heath Farm, Kelshall, said he was in a cartshed when a snowstorm came on. He heard an aeroplane approaching and from the sound he judged that it ran into the storm.

Dr. Henry Fox said that the death had occurred at least ten hours previously.

An Air Ministry inspector said that apparently the pilot in retracing his course to get out of the snowfall, lost control of the machine previous to being blinded by the snow. The machine must have struck the ground in a steep dive.

The jury returned a verdict of "Death by misadventure."

The London Gazette, 15th November 1935

List of intestates whose estates will, in the absence of kin, be administered by the treasury solicitor on behalf of the crown:- ...

Boulton (otherwise GROVER). The Mother of Mwldwen Kennedy Boulton (otherwise Mwldwen James Grover), late of Finchley Farm, Carlton, Newmarket, Suffolk, who died at Kelshall, Hitchin, Herts, on 4th April 1935, is requested to apply to the Treasury Solicitor (B.V.), Storey's Gate, London, S.W.1. (Estate about £350.)

Cocksedge farm for sale - Chelmsford Chronicle, 7th April 1950

CARLTON - CAMBS. 7 miles from Newmarket & Haverhill. COCKSEDGE FARM, A Capital Agricultural Occupation extending to about 192 ACRES, with excellent Modern Residence, extensive buildings, including 20 stall Cow-house fitted for machine milking. Loose Boxes, yards, etc.

With vacant possession, which Lacy Scot & Sons are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION at EVERARDS HOTEL, BURY ST. EDMUNDS on WEDNESDAY, 19th APRIL, 1950, at 4p.m. (unless previously sold by provate treaty).

Particulars in due course of the Auctioneers, Lacy Scott & Sons, 3 Hatter Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Tel. 43 : or the Solicitors, Messrs. Bankes Ashton & Co., Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Tel. 20.


Accident on icy road - Bury Free Press, 25th February 1955

Week of accidents on icy roads.

... Another accident was at the White Horse hill at Withersfield, when a cattle float driven by Cyril Read of Carlton, Cambs, was involved in a collision with a lorry belonging to Vitovis and driver by Frederick Amey, of Birdbrook. The Vitovis lorry was damaged. No one was hurt.

Firemen got radio call on way home - Bury Free Press 5th January 1951

While it was returning to Cambridge after dealing with a chimney fire in a West Wratting house, a fire engine was ordered - by radio from headquarters - to go to a farm fire at Lopham's Hall, also in West Wratting.

The second fire destroyed barley straw and damaged two grain elevators.

Independent Press & Chronicle, Friday, November 17, 1961 (p13)

The 98th in their series of articles on Cambridgeshire villages.

Click here for the full article.

The Times, December 13th, 1984

Deaths

TAYLOR. - Tragically on December 10, following a racing accident in Hong Kong, Brian Taylor, of Willingham Green Stud, Brinkley, Newmarket. Father of Jane, Kate and Brian junior. Funeral, All Saints Church, Newmarket, 1 pm, December 19. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Injured Jockeys Fundm, PO Box 9, Newmarket.

Actor's fortune left to partner - Cambridge Evening News, Thursday 10th July 2003

AN ACTOR who died last year has left most of his fortune to his partner. Michael Neville Browning, who lived at Rood Hall, Carlton Green, near Newmarket, has left an estate valued at £1.7 million.

Most of it goes to his long-time partner, Manuel Marrero de Hombre, according to his will published last month.

Mr Browning died, aged 72, in October last year after suffering from cancer.

He also left £5,000 each to Oxfam, Children in Need, Cancer Research UK and Friends of the Earth.

He also had a home in London and had been an actor for about 50 years. He had appeared in the popular 1960s television series The Avengers and also The Famous Five series.

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