WILLIAM OLIVER
Derby
A Question of a Bill of Exchange
William Oliver, jeweler, Derby, claimed to recover from G. H. Sandes, jeweler, £25, as the endorser of a bill of exchange for that amount which was drawn by a person of the name of Blakemore and accepted by Mr. Sandes. From the evidence it appeared that Blakemore, an auctioneer, sent the bill to Mr. Oliver, asking him to discount it. This the plaintiff refused to do, holding it as security for sums of money due from Blakemore to himself. Mr. Sandes entirely denied his alleged acceptance of the bill, and evidence was called on both sides. His Honor gave a verdict for the defendant.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd January 1893
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The English Provincial Trade - The East Midlands
Re: The English Provincial Trade - The East Midlands
ALFRED STEVENSON
Alfreton Road, Nottingham
Burglaries Abound
It is usually to February's and November's fog and dark nights that we attribute the excess of burglaries ; but during last month, when the sun was below the horizon for so much shorter periods, the " Knights of the Jemmy" appear to have been extra busy. Early on the morning of the 2nd ult. the premises of Mr. Alfred Stevenson, Alfreton-road, Nottingham, were forcibly entered through the roof, and some dozen watches, half a dozen diamond rings, and other jewelry, to the value of £100, carried away. The shop is a lock-up one, being separated from the owner's residence by another house.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st June 1893
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Alfreton Road, Nottingham
Burglaries Abound
It is usually to February's and November's fog and dark nights that we attribute the excess of burglaries ; but during last month, when the sun was below the horizon for so much shorter periods, the " Knights of the Jemmy" appear to have been extra busy. Early on the morning of the 2nd ult. the premises of Mr. Alfred Stevenson, Alfreton-road, Nottingham, were forcibly entered through the roof, and some dozen watches, half a dozen diamond rings, and other jewelry, to the value of £100, carried away. The shop is a lock-up one, being separated from the owner's residence by another house.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st June 1893
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - The East Midlands
JOHN FOWLER
5, Derby Road, Nottingham
BANKRUPTCIES
FOWLER, JOHN, Watchmaker and Jeweler, late of 5 Derby-road, Nottingham. The first meeting of creditors was held at the Official Receiver's on April 8th. Debtor's statement showed unsecured creditors to the amount of £474, the total deficit being £467 9s. 1 id. The bankrupt stated that he commenced business in Nottingham in January, 1883, having previously carried on business at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, since 1868. He brought to Nottingham over £300 in cash and a stock to the value of about £900, and that all his liabilities were settled. There were no available assets in the bankruptcy. In September last the landlord distrained for rent and sold the stock (valued by the bankrupt at £300) by auction, the sale realising £78 odd. A distraint upon the fixtures and fittings in the same shop, which the bankrupt states cost him £250, resulted in only £21 odd being realised by auction. The bankrupt sold the whole of his book debts (about £55) and a policy of assurance for £100 on his own life for £15 to enable him to pay his solicitor's costs of filing the petition. The bankrupt attributes his insolvency to heavy losses sustained through robberies by burglars, having in 1886 been robbed of £400 worth of stock, and in 1891 of over £300. His trade was ruined through the general public believing the latter robbery to be a bogus one, and when the confession of the thief was published about August last, it was too late for him to retrieve his position. The only book of account the bankrupt has kept is a ledger showing his debtors only. No creditors were present or represented and no resolution was come to.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st May 1893
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5, Derby Road, Nottingham
BANKRUPTCIES
FOWLER, JOHN, Watchmaker and Jeweler, late of 5 Derby-road, Nottingham. The first meeting of creditors was held at the Official Receiver's on April 8th. Debtor's statement showed unsecured creditors to the amount of £474, the total deficit being £467 9s. 1 id. The bankrupt stated that he commenced business in Nottingham in January, 1883, having previously carried on business at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, since 1868. He brought to Nottingham over £300 in cash and a stock to the value of about £900, and that all his liabilities were settled. There were no available assets in the bankruptcy. In September last the landlord distrained for rent and sold the stock (valued by the bankrupt at £300) by auction, the sale realising £78 odd. A distraint upon the fixtures and fittings in the same shop, which the bankrupt states cost him £250, resulted in only £21 odd being realised by auction. The bankrupt sold the whole of his book debts (about £55) and a policy of assurance for £100 on his own life for £15 to enable him to pay his solicitor's costs of filing the petition. The bankrupt attributes his insolvency to heavy losses sustained through robberies by burglars, having in 1886 been robbed of £400 worth of stock, and in 1891 of over £300. His trade was ruined through the general public believing the latter robbery to be a bogus one, and when the confession of the thief was published about August last, it was too late for him to retrieve his position. The only book of account the bankrupt has kept is a ledger showing his debtors only. No creditors were present or represented and no resolution was come to.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st May 1893
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