Leicester and Nottingham Journal : April 17, 1762

There are other Matlock Deserters

Nottingham Journal Saturday 1st April 1780
[found in the parish register of Headon, NTT so not strictly a cutting]

On Wednesday last at Matlock in Derbyshire, the lady of Robert Drummond Esq of Brodsworth in the County of York, whose virtues were superior to praise and in whose loss is beyond the expressions of grief.
Nottingham Journal Saturday 1st April 1780

Mrs Drummond the time of whose death is set down above was Julia the only daughter of Anthony Eyre Esq of Grove by Judith Latiticia his wife, born 26th October 1755 and married April 19 1779, buried Brodsworth in the County of York 4th April 1780.

Derby Reporter : Thursday March 29, 1827

Derby Mercury : Wednesday February 12, 1840

A PHILANTHROPIC WISH. - Captain __ coming into a room at Matlock, lamented in no very mild terms that a female relative from whom he had great expectations was suddenly dead having actually cut him off with a shilling. An eccentric, but well known little individual present replied, "Ah, Captain, what a lucky fellow you are: I wish someone would die, and cut me off with a shilling, and _ give me half of it now."

Amongst the Death notices were:
On the 26th ult., at Matlock, Mr. George Robinson, aged 66 years.
On the 31st ult., at Matlock, Mr. Thomas Barton Carline, aged 31years.
(AA)

The Manchester Guardian : 17 May 1851

Died
On the 11th inst. at Miss Giles's School, Chester, aged 9 years, Emilie Marie, fifth daughter of H. S. J. Collinwood, Esq. of The Tor Cottage, Matlock
More about the family

Derby Reporter : 27th February 1852

The melancholy accidental death by drowning of Mr James Cumming, Surgeon, of Buxton, together with his son James Macdonald Cumming, on the 16th of last month, at Matlock Bath, is painfully fresh in the minds of our readers; and we now sincerely grieve to add, that by the sudden death of the above named gentleman's widow, the family of seven children are left wholly orphans.

It had been arranged by the relatives of the bereaved lady, that she should for the future reside with her father and mother, Capt. and Mrs MacDonald, at Holy Island, Scotland, [sic] but the settling of the deranged affairs of the deceased gentleman occupied much time, and Mrs Cumming could not leave Buxton for her future home earlier than last Tuesday, when - approaching the period of her confinement - she commenced her journey northward, accompanied by her relative, Mrs Robert Bates, of Buxton. It had been arranged, that on account of the delicate state of health of the lady, to travel by easy stages, sleeping the first night at Manchester, the second at York, where it was intended for her friends to meet her and convey her home.

On the morning on which Mrs Cumming left Buxton her medical attendant and friend of her late husband, Dr Robertson, saw her, as did the Rev. Hull Brown, and the necessary pecuniary means were furnished for prosecuting the journey, and for present maintenance. The unfortunate lady never thoroughly overcame the shock caused by the lamented catastrophe at Matlock, and had otherwise required medical attendance for some weeks past, but appeared on Tuesday fully competent to undertake and bear the fatigue of her journey, and nothing appeared amiss until they were within about three miles of Manchester, when her hands became contracted and painful, and Mrs Bates got her to bed as soon as they arrived at the Angel Inn. Mrs Cumming continued to grow worse, and Dr Bardsley was sent for, who, with another medical gentleman, promptly attended, but the lady expired in her relation's arms, a few minutes after they had left.

It is right the public should know that the subscription for the relief of this unfortunate, distressed, and apparently doomed family, is still open, and now that seven destitute orphans have been suddenly deprived of their last natural protector, and thrown wholly on the benevolence of the public, there is no doubt the sympathy of those who have the power and will of affording such alleviation, as the almost unprecedented sorrowful nature of the case may admit of, will not be withheld.

The funds which are, or may in future be, collected will now be exclusively devoted to the maintenance and education of the destitute children, and will be under the superintendence of the Rev. Hull Brown, incumbent of Buxton, who, together with Mr Vallence and Mr George Withers Saxton, of Matlock Bath, continue to receive contributions.

The body of the unfortunate lady will be this day interred in the family vault in Matlock church, by the side of her husband, who this day six weeks, it will be remembered, was in the full enjoyment of perfect health.
(DLB)

Derby Mercury : April 1856 (reprinted 25 Apr 1856 in The Manchester Guardian)

SINGULAR CAPTURE OF A HAWK.-On Friday morning, about six o'clock, Mr. Farnsworth being in his shop at Matlock Bank, was startled by the the breaking of glas. On looking out of the window, he perceived a large and stout pane shivered to pieces, and a disabled sparrow-hawk feebly flapping, and endeavouring to escape by the entire panes, but only further injuring itself in the futile attempt; and the bird was easily captured. -We noticed some time since the capture of a hawk in the sitting-room of Mr. Stevens, near Matlock Bridge, into which it had flown, smashing a pane of glass; but here there was an evident object of pursuit, as the hawk was found clinging to the wires of a cage containing a canary bird, which was nearly dead with fright, and Mr. Stevens caught the hawk readily, as it was much injured.

The Times : 2 Nov 1858.

The Derbyshire Times : 14 September 1872
Matlock Bath

Distressing Suicide.- On Wednesday last, a very distressing case of suicide by hanging occurred at Riber, near Matlock. A man, named Reuben Oscroft, a painter and gilder, has been employed for several years past at Riber Castle, but a short time ago he was requested to get another position. About six o'clock on Wednesday evening, Mrs. Oscroft went up-stairs to see him, but found the bed-room door fast; when the door was forced open, deceased was found hanging to the bed-post by a silk pocket handkerchief. Medical aid was at once sent for but before it arrived life was extinct. The deceased leaves a widow, and five children under fourteen years of age.
(PMcQ)

High Peak News : 14 September 1872

A.O. Brookes, Esq., held an inquest at Riber Castle, Matlock, on Friday, the 6th of September, on the body of Reuben Oscroft ... :- Charlotte Oscroft, of Riber, Matlock, [said in her evidence] ... He was forty-four years of age. on the previous Wednesday he came home from Matlock to the Lodge at Riber. He went into the room they were in, in the Chapel. He looked very strange, but never spoke. He sat down upon one of the forms, and George Ridgeley of Lea, had sent her husband a note to say that W Keeling, painter, wanted to see him about some work at Knowlstone place .... At this time Mr Smedley sent a boy down to ask after her husband ... John Nuttall, labourer, of Riber, said ... Deceased had always been treated with he greatest kindness at the hands of Mr Smedley who had desired deceased to take up business on his own account and he would find him money.
(PMcQ)
[Pat McQuin writes: spelling and punctuation above as in the original]

Derbyshire Times : 14 December 1872
Amongst the marriage and death notices was the following:

TOWLE-STATHAM - Dec 12, at St.Giles' Church, Matlock, by the Rev. W. R. Melville, M.A., rector. Henry Towle, agent for the Midland Railway Company, Matlock Bridge to Hannah, eldest daughter of Mr. N. Statham, Matlock Green.
(AA)

The Daily News : 12 October, 1918
LIBERAL "UNIONISTS" AND LIBERAL VOTERS.
WHAT THE CONSTITUENCIES SAY

[Random districts throughout the country chosen to gauge public opinion on the second reading of the Government of Ireland Bill]
Lord Edward Cavendish, M.P for West Derbyshire ...
The Liberals of the Matlock Division of Derbyshire have passed a resolution asking Lord E. Cavendish to reconsider his position. Votes recorded, 9,158.; Lord E. Cavendish's majority, 882 (AA)

To read the whole of this article please visit the British Library Online Newspaper Archive.
The link is at the bottom of the page

High Peak News : Saturday April 4th 1891
MURDER IN MATLOCK

Michael T Morrall
And the strange
Case of his wife's
Murder

THE MATLOCK MURDER

____________
NARROW ESCAPE OF MR MORRALL

Upon inquiry on Thursday morning our local reporter ascertained that Mr Morrall had a narrow escape from serious injury, if not fatal consequences, on the preceding night. It appears that the old gentleman was in the act of retiring to his bedroom, when his niece, Miss Morrall, and her friend Miss Pollitt, were startled be a crashing sound. The ladies were greatly alarmed, and fortunately a police constable was in the house at the time. He immediately judged that Mr Morrall had fallen down the stairs, and this surmise proved correct. Upon hastening to the foot of the staircase, he found Mr Morrall lying in a helpless condition on the ground floor. He was carried into the adjoining apartment, and the usual remedies applied, and about an hour later he was assisted to bed. The old gentleman had a jug in his hand when he was ascending the stairs, and by a peculiar coincidence this was not broken. At the request of Mr Morrall, the officer stayed all night in case of anything transpiring to require outside assistance. Mr Morrall had a bruise on the hip, but otherwise he did not seem to have sustained any external injuries. However, on Thursday morning the old gentleman gave instructions for a bathman to be sent for from Messrs Davis hydropathic establishment, and he also despatched a messenger for his medical attendant, Dr Moxon. Mr Morrall states that he fell head foremost down the stairs, and he cannot say whether he was pushed or what caused it. The niece was very much alarmed, and the officer searched the house the same night to see if there was any intruder concealed, but failed to discover anything. The septuagenarian says it was a miracle he escaped serious injury.

A NERVOUS PUBLIC

Our reporter ascertained from an official source that some of the people resident in the neighbourhood of Balmoral House are exhibiting a nervous tendency, and after dark the doors of the houses in several places are securely locked, because of what is termed the "Jack the Ripper scare." We also understand that Mr Morrall is convinced that the truth of the tragedy will all come out, but up to the time of going to press no clue has been discovered which will lead to the conviction of anyone.
[For detailed report see pages 6 and 7]
(CBu)

High Peak News : 3rd August 1892
Death of Mr. Timothy Taylor

We have to record this week the death of this well-known and respected inhabitant of Tansley, at an advanced age. It will be remembered that the deceased retired from business as the proprietor of the George and Dragon, at Tansley, about two years ago, after having been there for nearly half a century. His figure was well known for many miles, and for many years he took a prominent part in local public affairs. He was treasurer of the Tansley Lodge of Oddfellows for a lengthy period, and he was also Poor Law Guardian at Bakewell. Besides this Mr. Taylor was chosen overseer for Matlock many years ago, and in his day he undertook many duties to the good of his fellow-residents, all of which he discharged faithfully and to the general satisfaction of the district he represented. He attained the great age of 88 years last May, and he had been ailing for some time before his death. On Monday week Mr. Taylor had a slight stroke, and, gradually sinking, the end came peacefully on Sunday morning last. Dr. W. Moxon, of Matlock, was his medical attendant. The deceased leaves a widow, five sons, and one daughter. The funeral took place at Matlock Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. E. J. Bagshaw officiating. The cortege left the residence of the deceased, at Tansley, at a quarter to four, and the interment was conducted at half-past four, amid general manifestations of respect. There was a hearse and six mourning coaches, supplied by Mr. Joseph Boden, of Matlock, and the mourners and friends included the following: -
First carriage, Mr. John Taylor (Matlock Bridge), eldest son of the deceased; Mrs. Taylor, widow of the deceased; Mrs. Bramwell (Litton), daughter of the deceased; Mr. T. Taylor (Mansfield), son of the deceased.

Second carriage - Mr. Thos. Taylor (Brackenfield), son of the deceased; Mrs. Thos. Taylor. Mrs. John Taylor (Matlock Bridge), Mr. William Taylor (Mansfield), son of the deceased.

Third carriage - Mr. George Taylor (Tansley), son of the deceased; Mrs. Fox, grand-daughter; Mr. T. Taylor and Mr. J. Taylor (Matlock), grandsons; Mr. and Miss. Evans (Tideswell).

Fourth carriage - Mr. W. Clarke (Tansley), grandson; Misses. Smith (Tansley), grand-daughters; Mrs. Spencer (Matlock Cliff).
Fifth - Mr. W. Clarke (Tansley), Mr. Samuel Twigg, Mr. W. Hadfield, and Mr. Joshua Statham (Matlock). The bearers were four nephews of the deceased, viz., Mr T. Taylor (Royal Oak, Tansley), Mr. Jno. Holmes (Chesterfield), Mr. Newton Burton (Tansley), and Mr. Jno. Ellis (Tansley). The coffin was of beautifully polished oak bearing a suitable inscription. There were a number of wreathes including these from Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Taylor (Matlock), Miss. Evans (Tideswell), Mr. T. Taylor (Mansfield), Mr. Wm. Taylor (Mansfield), and others.
(WT)
[Timothy Taylor was the second great-grandfather of William Taylor, who contibuted this cutting.]

High Peak News : 12 November 1892 (Page 5)
MR.ANDREW BRIDGE

There was something more than unusually pathetic in the funeral of Mr. Andrew Bridge on Wednesday afternoon when he was laid in is last resting place next to his recently deceased friend Mr. John Taylor.

In the case of the vacancy on the local board caused by the death of Mr. Bridge, the members will have to appoint a successor within six weeks. The deceased member was elected last April and had over two years to serve. It was different in the case of the last vacancy as Mr. Taylor had until only next April to serve on the board.
(WT)

High Peak News : 12 November 1892 (Page 7)
DEATH OF MR. ANDREW BRIDGE

We regret to announce the decease of Mr. Andrew Bridge, stone merchant, of Matlock Bridge, which occurred after a protracted illness extending over fifteen weeks at the Cliff Farm, his residence, on Sunday last at ten minutes to eight. The deceased was a well-known figure in the Matlock district, and he had an extensive business as a stone merchant and contractor, his quarries being those named the "Poor Lots," at Tansley. He leaves a widow, two sons and four daughters to mourn his loss. For some years the deceased took an active part in public affairs, and he was Poor Law Guardian for the Tansley parish at the time of his death, as well as a member of the Matlock Local Board. He succeeded Mr. George Staley as guardian some six years ago and last April he was voted on the Local Board, an honour which he had previously held. It is a painful coincidence in connection with the sad event that Mr. Bridge should so soon follow his friend, Mr. John Taylor and even in death they are laid side by side in the Matlock Churchyard. It may also be mentioned that while Mr. Bridge was 50 years of age, Mr. Taylor was only three years older. The funeral took place at the Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon, when much respect was shown to the deceased. The funeral procession left the residence of the deceased on Matlock Cliff at 2.30 in the afternoon, headed by the undertakers, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Joshua Statham, of Matlock Green. Then followed a deputation from the Bakewell Board of Guardians, including Mr. E. H. Garton and Mr. Henry Ward. There was also a deputation from the Matlock Local Board, which comprised the Chairman (Mr. E. Slack), Mr. G. B. Barton, Mr. W. Hursthouse and Mr. W. H. Moore. Next in the order of procession was a contingent of the employees of the deceased, numbering about forty. These were under the direction of Mr. Henry Knowles, the foreman. The hearse was glass sided, and was supplied, together with the five mourning coaches, by Mr. Joseph Boden, of Smedley Street.

The mourners were as follows:- First coach; Mrs. Bridge, widow; Mr. T. Bridge, son; Mr. Boden Bridge, son; Miss Elizabeth Bridge, daughter; Mr. John Taylor, son-in-law. Second coach: Misses Ada and Gerty Bridge, daughters; Mr. Luke Bridge, brother; Mrs. George Boden, sister. Third coach: Mr. George Boden, brother-in-law; Mrs. Beck, sister; Mrs. L. Bridge, sister-in-law; Mr. T. Boden, cousin. Fourth coach: Miss Boden, Miss Mary Bridge, cousins; Mr. G. Bridge, cousin: Mrs. Carline. Fifth coach: Mr. W. Boden, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boden, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (Monsal Dale), cousins. In addition to these there were among the followers Mr. John Else; Mr. Wm. Yeomans (Holloway), Mr. W. Clarke (Tansley), Mr. T. McMunn, Mr. Job Spendlove, Mr. Brightmore Askew, Mr. T. Taylor, Mr. A. W. Constable, Mr. John Marsden, Mr. George Allen, Mrs. S. Boden, and others. The coffin was of polished oak, with black furniture and bore the inscription:- "Andrew Bunting Bridge, died November 6th, 1892. Aged 50 years." The last rites were performed by the rector, the Rev. J. W. Kewley, and the coffin was placed in a newly-made brick-lined family vault. There were a large number of wreaths and crosses including tributes to the memory of the deceased from Mrs. Bridge and family "In loving memory"; Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor "In loving memory from his loving son and daughter"; Mrs and J. Taylor and family (Old English); Mrs. Boden, senr. (Matlock Bank); Mrs. Geo. Boden and family, Mr. Wm. Boden, Mrs. Joseph Boden and family; from the employees of the deceased; from Mr. and Mrs. Ulyett; Mr. And Mrs. Askew and family; Mr. And Mrs. George Statham, &c.,&c.
(WT)

High Peak News : July 27th, 1912
CLEVER DERBYSHIRE RIFLEMEN

Above are photographs [not included here] of Private Harry Douglas, and Private G.W. Knowles, both of Matlock, who had the honour of being in the first 100 in the King's Prize shoot at Bisley last Saturday.

Private Harry Douglas, 6th Notts and Derbys Regiment, of Matlock, achieved the great distinction at Bisley of being fifteenth in the first hundred in the Second Stage for the King's Prize. Mr. Douglas scored 181 points, made up as follows:-95 in the First Stage, 46 at 300 yards, and 48 at 600 yards, as against the top man's score of 196. This is the highest position ever held by a Matlock rifleman. Mr. Douglas is the son of the late Mr. Alfred Douglas, formerly the manager of Smedley's Hydro, and he is one of the clerical staff there. Mr. Douglas is the hon. organist of the Congregational Church at Matlock, and a musical composer. In rifle shooting he is known far and wide as one of the few riflemen who "has no nerves".
(AA)

High Peak News : February 14th, 1914
LOCAL SUCCESSES

The following have successfully passed the Trinity College of Music examinations, all of whom were prepared by Mr. W.W.Windle, Belper and Matlock:-
Intermediate Division: Harold White. Junior Division : Mildred Greatorex, Matlock; Frances Fletcher, May Jackson. Preparatory Division : Dorothy Shallcross, Lewis Bakewell, Walter Glossop, and Olive Mountney, Whatstandwell.

High Peak News : May 30th, 1914
MATLOCK GOLF CLUB.
THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CUP

The following qualified on Saturday to take part in the match play stages of the above competition with the following net scores:-

The weather was wet and the strong wind was against low scoring. (AA)

Details of the Empire Day Parade, 1914 of the National Reserve (Matlock Branch), as reported in the HPN on the same day, is elsewhere on this site.

High Peak News : Saturday, February 27, 1915
(Matlock Bath Section)
DEATH OF AN OFFICER

We regret to record a sad event which has occured in connection with the Military at Matlock Bath. On Tuesday evening Lieut. Fuller, aged 21, came from Woolwich and complained of illness. The next morning his room had to be broken into, when it was found he was unconscious. Drs. W. Cecil Sharpe and F. Crarer (military local physicians) were summoned, but he died on Wednesday. Deceased belonged to Lichfield. (AA)

A MILITARY MARATHON

On Wednesday the residents and visitors of the Matlocks were keenly interested in a Marathon race arranged for the members of the A.S.C. stationed at Matlock Bath. Over 100 entered the race, which was about five miles, through Matlock Dale, Matlock and Starkholmes. The result was as follows: - 1. Driver Johnson 22 mins ; 2. Driver Kynoch ; 3. Driver P. Simpson ; and 4. Lc. Corpl. Stuart.
(AA)

High Peak News : Saturday, April 22, 1916
(Matlock Section)

An official report this week confirms the statement made years ago when the Derwent Valley Water Board was being formed, that the introduction of the scheme would prevent floods in the Wye and Derwent. This winter has proved the forecast to be a fact in actual experience. For instance, the great snows passed off without the rivers rising materially.
(CB)
Flooding

High Peak News : Saturday, April 29, 1916
THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE AND WAR AGRICULTURE

High Peak News : Saturday, Feb 10, 1917
(Matlock Bath Section)
SPLENDID RED CROSS ENTERTAINMENT

On the evening of the first inst., the Pavilion was packed with a large number of people from the district to enable a substantial sum to be raised for the Red Cross Fund and for the fund for the Derbyshire Soldiers Comforts.

The Red Cross Committee and officers had the entertainment in hand and deserve every praise for their splendid work. The committee included the following ladies: Mrs. Askwith, Miss Adams, Mrs. G. Doxey, Mrs. Jacques, Mrs. Jaffrey, Miss G. H. Key, Mrs. W. E. Smith, and Miss Walker; Mrs. Durbridge and Miss Lymn were the hon. secretaries and Mr. Tom Coates and Mr. Hetherington the hon. treasurers. The programme for the evening was three fold, viz. : Dance, whist drive and cinema.

The M.C.'s for the dancing were Messrs. G. Walters, Joseph Oliver and E. Randle ; for the whist, Messrs. H.C.Buckman and W. E. Smith; and for the cinema, Mr. J. F. Donegani and Mr. R.Tinti ; at the gates were Messrs. Tom Coates and H. Hetherington.
The Ladies' Committee looked after the buffet, ably assisted by Mr. Fearn and Mr. J. Bates. Other ladies assisting besides those on the committee mentioned ... Misses Key, Mosley, Swain etc. ... £40 was raised ...
(AA)

High Peak News : Saturday, August 4, 1917
DEATH OF MR. C. HATFIELD

The death has occurred at Matlock of Mr Charles Hatfield of Sheffield who was 75 years of age. He retired from his business of hairdresser more than 20 years ago, and spent much of his leisure time in world travel. Africa he knew like a book. India he had travelled from end to end. He had penetrated the wilds of Canada, studied the ancient civilisation of China, and, on their own carpets, discussed with the grandees of Japan the problems and ambitions of that Power. (HH)

LOCAL MILITARY WEDDING
LIEUT. FRED JACQUES - MISS COLEBOURN

Considerable interest was taken in Matlock Bath and Derby on Wednesday in the marriage of representatives of two of the best known families of Matlock Bath and Derby. The bride was Miss H. M. (Mollie) Colebourn, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Colebourn, of Old Bank House, Iron Gate, Derby, and the bridegroom Lieut. William Fred Jacques, of the A.S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques, of Danbury Lodge, Matlock Bath. The ceremony took place at St. Alkmund's Church, Derby, in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.

The officiating clergyman was the Ven. the Archdeacon of Derby. The bride was attended by one bridesmaid, and the best man was brother of the bridegroom, Lieut. Lewis Jacques, who came from Sunderland for the event. Lieut. Lewis Jacques has seen much active service at the French front with the Sherwoods and is home in England after two years in the trenches.

The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony there was a reception at the home of the bride's parents, and later, the bride and bridegroom left for Llandudno for the honeymoon. The presents were very numerous and costly. The bridegroom is the son of the well-known cricketer, Mr. W. Jacques, and the bridegroom himself earned distinction in sports, both at and after school. The bride and bridegroom have everyone's best wishes for their future happiness.
(HH)

High Peak News : Saturday, September 22, 1917
(Matlock Section)

Food Control work is being quite systematically done at the Town Hall by the Secretary, Mr J. W. Bradbury. A room has been set apart in the lobby on the ground floor and here, at fixed hours, Mr. Bradbury sits to do business.
(CB)

* * * *

Messrs. Orme and Co. were the sugar distributors this week for jam-making. We understand the applications totalled 130 tons. Of course the quantity had to be reduced - about a fourth is being distributed to the applicants who are fruit growers.
(CB)

(Matlock Bath Section)

Matlock Bath's Glove Factory

The Daily News : 12 October, 1918
NEWS IN BRIEF

At Matlock Dale Quarries Samuel Beech, 14, fell from a rock a distance of 200 feet and was killed instantly.
(AA)

The Daily News : 11 November, 1918

David Davies, "the Dartmoor shepherd," was sentenced at Dartmoor Assizes on Saturday to three months' imprisonment for breaking into Matlock Parish Church
(AA)

To read more about this 77 year old who had spent more than 50 years in prison and on this occasion had taken 18s 10d from the poor box please visit the British Library Online Newspaper Archive.
The link is at the bottom of the page

High Peak News : Saturday, June 7th, 1919
COMRADES OF THE WAR

A local Branch of the Comrades of the War was formed at a meeting held at the Pavilion on Monday night, the chair being taken by Mr. Arkwright, D.L., J.P. There were about a dozen local returned men present, and Mr. Arkwright supported the movement cordially. An address was given by Mr. Turner, of Derby, the organiser for the County. Mr. L. Curtis was chosen hon secretary, and it was the decision to form a Branch, and to arrange later as to a clubroom, etc., for the members.
(CB)

High Peak News : Saturday, November 15th, 1919
LIGHTING
(part of report on a Council meeting)

The Street Lighting Committee in its report announced that there are 94 lamps being lighted. By fixing 24 more controllers for £48 would save a lamplighter's wages on over £18 for the season. It was decided to buy the controllers.

An application was received, and it was decided to add two lights near Cromford station, and altogether 12 additional lamps in the area of the Council.

The Fire Brigade captain suggested eight storage water tanks as a reserve, and it was agreed to construct two, one in Starkholmes and the other in Cavendish Road. To cover estimates £150 was recommended to be included in the rate estimate.
(AA)

High Peak News : Saturday, May 7, 1921
MILK AT 7d
FURTHER REDUCTION WANTED

Last Sunday the local milk sellers dropped the price of milk from 10d. per. quart to 7d., but it is felt generally that the price should not be more than 6d. per. quart.

Buxton and Belper have fixed the price at 6d, and naturally everyone wants to know why it should be more at Matlock!

Commenting on the reduction in price of milk at Buxton, the "Buxton Advertiser", in Saturday's issue, asked a very pertinent question: "Why has it been possible for such a substantial reduction to be made at the present time, if it was not economically possible to sell at less than 10d. per quart during the last month or two? The conditions have not altered to such a very marked extent within the last week or two to allow a 40 per cent 'cut'. The inference is that the retailers had a very considerable margin of profit ..."
In Carnarvonshire milk is 3d. per. quart.
(AA)

WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE

Last Thursday evening there was a large attendance at the Town Hall for a whist drive and dance in aid of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The M.C. for the dance was Mr. Rhodes, and for the whist Messrs. T.C. Kirkham and C.Eldridge.

The prize-winners were :- Ladies: 1 Mrs. J. Spencer 2 Mrs. L. Allen 3 Miss Frost hidden number Miss Hornby. Gentlemen : 1 Mr. C.F.Booth 2 Mr Paget 3 Mr. D. Land hidden number Mr.Blood.

In the cake-guessing competition there was a tie between Mr. J.E. Walters and Mr. Geo. Harrison.
(AA)

High Peak News : Saturday, Aug 13, 1921
(OBITUARY)
DEATH OF MR. R. TRAVIS

The death occured on Saturday of Mr. Richard Travis, at Buxton Terrace, aged 25, who until his fatal illness was nightwatchman at a hydro. He had served gallantly in the war, and his loss is keenly regretted by many friends
(AA)

High Peak News : Saturday, Aug 13, 1921
(Matlock Section)
URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
The Housing Scheme Held Up
Scale of Wages Reduction