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May 31, 1905

An interesting ceremony was performed at North Muskham, when the foundation stones of the new Wesleyan Chapel were laid.

The site was given by the family of the late Mr Jas Knight, snr, of Newark, and adjoins the main street.

Accommodation is provided for 150 worshippers, or 200 when a partition which divides the schoolroom from the chapel is removed. The cost is estimated at £700.

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Sergeant Pepper of Newark, the well known school attendance officer of the Education Committee, has just received the pleasing intelligence that his son First-Class Conductor Harry Pepper, stationed at headquarters, Simla, has been promoted to Lieutenant.

This is the second son of Sergeant Pepper's who has obtained a commission in His Majesty's army.

Lieutenant Harry Pepper went through the Somaliland Expedition recently as confidential clerk to General Egerton, in command of the forces of the expedition, and it is for services rendered on that occasion that he has received his latest promotion.

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The revived prospect of getting to work on the building of the new Magnus School in Newark, foreshadowed in our report of the last meeting of the governors, is already bearing fruit.

Mr James Gresham, of Manchester, whose record in the commercial and engineering world renders him an Old Boy to be proud of, has at once sent his cheque for £500 towards the building fund.

It occurs to us to suggest that when the Governors have the power to do so, they might well take steps to elect him as one of their body.
 

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May 24 1905.

Plans have been passed for additional premises at the Charles-street Wesleyan Mission, Newark, consisting of a large main hall for school and Sunday evening services and a number of smaller classrooms.

The increased population of New Town and Charles-street fully demands this further accommodation if the religious and social work of the cause there is to be maintained.

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On Friday last about noon a serious accident befel Mrs Weldon, wife of Capt F. Weldon, DSO, of Farndon-rd, Newark.

The unfortunate lady was out riding on horseback, and while cantering on the grass at the side of Marsh-lane her mount, a tall dark brown mare, stumbled.

Mrs Weldon was heavily thrown, the right side of her face striking the ground.

A baker's cart, belonging to Mr White, Portland-street, also came down the lane, and the driver went for aid. Luckily, Dr Cunningham was apprised of the accident.

Her injuries were speedily attended to, and she is now making satisfactory progress towards recovery.

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The teaching profession offers very attractive inducements to the rising generation. Substantial salaries are now obtainable.

The Notts Education Committee, as will be seen from our advertisement columns, are offering 72 scholarships for boys and girls who are desirous of adopting the teaching profession.

They are tenable at an approved secondary school, such as Newark Grammar School for boys, or at candidates' classes, such as are held at the Newark School of Art.
 

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May 17, 1905

The 38th annual exhibition of the Newark Agricultural Society yesterday forged another link in the chain of successes which has marked the progress of the society.

The fine weather of the opening day attracted an unprecedented attendance, and the wholehearted support of the public must be very gratifying to the hard working and progressive committee who are responsible for all the multifarious arrangement of the fixture.

The financial statement for the year sets forth a sum in hand of £274.10s, and the society has therefore very easily been enabled to offer £400 in prizes.

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The pleasure fair in Newark Market Place is the hub of attraction and sole meaning of May Fair to the young folk of Newark and neighbouring villages.

They look forward to and discuss what shows will be in the square with pleasurable and interested anticipation.

The old glories of the fair in this respect are dimmed if not departed.

The long stretch of bazaars forming an arcade from one end of the Market Place to the other, and set out with every alluring toy, puzzle, mechanical device, and variety of dolls imaginable are no longer the principal feature of the fair.

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Now is the best time for booking passages to Canada. The steamers are fast filling up, and owing to the prosperity of the country there is again very heavy bookings.

Handbooks, maps, and information may be had gratis from Mr F. H. Davage, Kirkgate Printing Works, Newark, who is agent for the two best lines, The Allan and Canadian Pacific.
 

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May 3, 1905

What may be truly described as a miraculous escape from death, or at least from injuries of the most serious consequences was witnessed in the Market Place, Newark, on Monday.

Mrs Durnford, accompanied by her daughter's two children, was crossing the road near Bridge Street corner when a cab entered the Market Place.

While crossing the road the little girls tried to turn back and no progress was made.

The cab driver was unable to pull up and Mrs Durnford was knocked down by the horse.

One of the children fell down and two of the wheels of the cab passed over her back.

Mrs Durnford escaped with a bad shaking. The girl had no broken bones but was, however, suffering from severe bruises and shock. She is progressing most favourably.

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A sale of useful and fancy articles was held in the Infants' School, Lowdham, with the object of clearing a debt of £9 still remaining on the glebe farm.

The vicar (the Rev C. E. Alford) said a debt was sometimes a good thing, as it gave an impetus to work.

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The officers of the 4th Notts VB Sherwood Foresters held their annual dinner at Newark Town Hall.

It had been arranged that the band of the regiment, under Bandmaster W. Belcher, should give a concert in the Market Place, but after playing two selections the rain forced them to complete their performance in the Town Hall.