Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

JJJ m J.. L A R G E S All I f SALE V/ A f OF ANY I PACKET ..f:r is. lOd. t TEA. k 2s. y 2s. 4d. tv A ^s- — SOLE DISTRICT AGENTS: k DAVIS BROS., PONTYPOOL. j Handy Pocket Diaries to each Purchaser. I ITFMAN LINE Bogalllfail Steamers to New York. INMAN AND INTERNATIONAL STEAM 1 SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. From LIVERPOOL Every WEDNESDAY, flailing at Queenstown every Thursday. Moderate Saloon and Second Cabin Fares. Steerage Fare as low as by any other First-class Line. l^ixoagli Bookings to any part of the STATES •r CANADA, including Manitoba and North and South-west Territory. Apply to RICHARDSON, SPJCNCX, & Co, 22, V ater- Street, Liverpool; or to John Morgan, Post-oflloe, Pontypool. Janhus F. Evans, Stationmaster, Pontnewydd Robert Titaey, G.W. Railway Station, Cwmbran Henry Brain, Powtmaster, Abersychan. Thos. Bevan, 6, Philip-street, Blaenavon. fc. D. H. Pugh, Post-office, Crnmlin. Hjk Thomas Yendall, Pioneer Stores, Risca. Btt A. H. Thomas, Newe Ayent, &c., Blaina. ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS TO UNITED STATES & CANADA. (ttider contract with the Canadian Government for conveyance of the Canadian Mails.) FROM LIVERPOOL. (Mongolian For Halifax and Baltimore.. Jan. r. Sardinian For Portland (dieect). Jan. 14 iJumidian For Halifax & Portland Jan. 28 Circassfan .For Halifax aad Baltimore.. Feb. 11 Mongolian For Halifax and Portland.. Feb, 25 Numiditm For HKlifax and Portland Mar. 10 OCEAN RATES: BtJoon, 10 to 18 Guineas; Sceond Cabin, fA 6m STEERAGE AT LOWEST RATES. Thpmxgh Tickets to all Stations at Special Rates J^ae&gers are landed on the railroad wharf and trans from ship to train without any inconvenience aniOtoro ease. Tha company's special conductor ac* conilftnies Weat-bound passengers. mm* N ote.-Tbis Line provides the cheapest and mnafe convenient route to all parts of Canada, Mani- fljtvT and the North- W"estPro»inoas, British Columbia, saft&e Western Sutea o £ "<&merica. To YOURIS-IS, SPOUTS MEM, and Others.- Round Trip Tickets combining xcursions to Niagara. JPalls, the wonderful scenery anA Sporting Districts of the Rocky Mountains and British Columbia and and other places of interest in United States and Canada. Programme of tours on application. British delegates new reports and all the latest maps and pamphlets free. Direct service from Glasgow to New York and Boston and Philadelphia all the year round. Full particulars on application to ALLAN BROTHERS & CO., James Street, LIVERPOOL. MR BRAIN, Post-office. Abersychan. MB A. H. THOMAS, News Agent, Ac., Blaina. JAS. ROBERTS, Graig Post Office, Pontypridd. FREDK. ALLEN, 15, Flannel-st. Aber- gavenny. I AMERICAN LINE. I TTNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. LlVERPOOLtoPHILADELPHIA EVERY WEDNESDAY. FirOT-cliss, full-powered iron Steamships. Accommodation for passengers, equal to any I European Line. Passengers and goods landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Second Cabin Passage, X6 6s. This is the SHORTEST and BEST RoUTE to the W113T.-Apply to RICHARDSON, SPENCE, and Co., 19 and 22, Water Street, Liverpool. "I Agents: J. MORGAN, Pontypool. H. BRAIN, Post-office, Abersychan. A. H. THOMAS, News Agent, &c., Blaina. THOS. BEVAN Blaenavon. J. THOMAS. Commercial-road J — liedeg«.r. AMERICA. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. o«5?rr.?teamerfi °*Line follow the specified Outward Homeward Tracks adopted by the leading^Live^Wl ere lS^fnJTh Stea.mshl'P Companies, the Boston Steam- rouKd^eflnliSnt^ aDd r^°lninS 1116 Reward 1 I ,p y— JL I L, 11 1., FBOM LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN.3 19 V;ORK To BOSTON IxA lililA Oof TAfi Q ETBUBIA.Sat. Jm 16 A URANIA .sTtjTn.23 1PAVONIA .Thur., Jan. 7 Thur., Jan. 14 CEPHALONlA,Thur., Jan 21 fnr PTBW J ACCOMMODATION at moderate fares t^ PTTTMA SECOND Class Passengers; also through JAPAN- NEW ZEALAND, and AUSTRALIA STEERAGE PASSENGERS to all parts of America and Canada atLow Rates; those by Boston Steamers booked to NEW YORK without extra charge. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, Water Street, Liverpool; OR TO THEIR AGENT, JOSEPH R. MORGAN, Post Office. Pontypool. BESPOKE TAILORING. DAVID DAVIES (Upwards of SO years with Messrs. Fowler): IS now shewing a splendid assortment of NEW WOOLLENS for OVERCOATS, WINTER SUITS, TROUSERINGS, &c., made to measure, at very reasonable prices. MOURNING at SHORT NOTICE. WATERPROOFS OF BEST MAKE. 19, Nicholas Street, PONTYPOOL. 3 doors from Albion Road. THE pONTYPOOL JfREE pRESS IS THE BEST MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISERS, AND HAS A LARGER AND WIDER CIRCULATION Than any other Newspaper published within th Northern Division of Monmouthshire. OFFICES :— OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL. The Star of (Soaps that out-shines all others is VENUS It Saves aa A r% Rubbing. SOAP Washes the Clothes in double-quick time BY BOILING & RINSING ONLY. Q AX/CO TIME MONEY WnVCO WEAR & TEAR. Can be used in the ordinary way for all Household Purposes, &. T. ^FREDERICK, CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND CARPET FACTOR, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, NEWPORT, MON. THE LARGEST MANUFACTORY AND SHOW ROOM IN SOUTH WALES. Special Delivery of CARPETS and FLOOR CLOTHS! Special Delivery of Carpets and Floor Cloths, in the Latest Designs, for the Present Season. FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. Every Article Warranted. Prices for good, substantial Furniture not ti be equalled. — All Goods Delivered Free of Charge, in Spring Vans, to Pontypool and District. — FURNITURE REMOVED. OPPOSITE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, COMMERCIAL-STREET, t NEWPORT, MON. "BE WISE IN TIME." fOR INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS, &c., &c., USE ONLY w 0 0 D I s "BALSAM OF LOBELIA." Avoid medicines offered for sale by inex perienced vendors, who do not understand the compounding of such remedies, a Chemist being the iOnly person qualified to supply the public with a reliable article. The following are a selection from the many testimonials received Golynos, Nr. Pontypool, July 11th, 1891 Mr. Wood. Dear Sir, I am very pleased to state that the Balsam of Lobelia," which you advised me to try for bronchitis has thoroughly cured me. Heartily thanking you for your kindness, I remain, Yours truly, WILLIAM PLAISTED. Upper Pontnowydd, Nr. Newport, Mon., October 24th, 1891 Messrs. W. & G. C Wood. Gentlemen, Having suffered for some years from, the effects of a weak chest with a cough, and bronchitis, &c., I have tried a host of things, but nothing gave me so much relief as your Balsam of Lobelia." Yours sincerely, A SUFFERER. (Y.S.) High Street, PontypooL Messrs. W. & G. C. Wood. Dear Sirs, I have for many years been affected with a distressing oough, and difficulty of breathing, and was induced to try your Balsam of Lobelia," which I have found of the very greatest benefit, and can confidently recommend it to anyone suffering from any affeotion of the chest. Tours faithfully, R- TYLER. Preparedfrtm the Recipe of the late EDWIN WOOD, only by W. & G. C. WOOD, Chemists by Examination, STAMP OFFICE, PONTYPOOL. Sold in Bottles, Is. and Is. 9d. each. Sent by Post for Is. 3d. and 2s. D. BERESFORD, 28, CLARENCE STREET, PONTYPOOL. Every class of disease treated by HERBAL MEDICINE. Wonderful cures in Wrexham, Merthyr, Tre- degar, New Tredegar and Aberdare, of Rheu- matism, Bronchitis, Asthma, Gravel, Dropsy, Indigestion, Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Coughs of all kinds, Nervous Affections, Palpitation of the Heart, Abscesses, Ulcers, Bad Legs of long standing, and in fact most forms of disease that flesh is heir to. All kinds of WORMS ERADICATED WITHOUT FAIL. Advice given free in all cases. IMPORTANT NOTICE! MR. W. MARSHALL, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, OF 30, CASTLE STREET, TREDEGAR, BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE HAS ESTABLISHED A BRANCH OF HIS BUSINESS, As above, at 3, JOHN STREET, and the SHIP HOTEL, PONTYPOOL. All Communications addressed as above will receive prompt attention. Terms strictly moderate, and prompt settlements guaranteed. PERSONAL ATTENDANCE EVERY SATURDAY. IMPORTANT NOTICE. THOMAS CARTER, Of the NEW INN, BEGS to thank the inhabitants of New Inn and the surrounding district for the kind support they have rendered him in procuring a WINE and SPIRIT LICENCE for his house at New Inn, and begs to assure them that nothing shall be left undone on his part to supply WINES and SPIRITS of the best brands at reasonable prices, trusting that by so doing he will secure a share of public patronage. WINES AND SPIRITS Of the best quality, in bottles from HALF PINTS upwards, will be supplied at the most moderate rates. GOOD STABLING ACCOMMODATION. Awarded First PRIZE MEDAL, Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition, 1887. and Sydney Centenary Exhibition, 1888. TO PICTURE FRAME MAKERS AND DECOBATOES PHBAPB8T Horns e in London for English aad Foreign « Pietwre Frame and Room UoaUiBfi all the newest designs- Two million feet always m stocks Veneered 4 Fancy Wood Mouldings, to.; Fiatoms Frames of every description, Oleographs, &c. Further reduction in prices. Wholesale Carver and Gilder. Every requisite for tfce trade and exportation. Special attention to Country Orde*s. Kill particulars in New Pattern Book and Catalogues (84 page* 4to Demy, revised for 1891) for three penny stamps.—H. MORELL, 17 and 18. Chraat 8t. Andrew Street, Bloemsbury, London.— Stock lasts and Prioes of Glass monthly, free on application, lliir Please note the Addwsa, M «ad lft. HENRY PEACH, (LAT. PEGLEB), Importer & Wholesale Dealer in Wines and Spirits COMMERCIAL STRE ET, PONTYPOOL. WINES sold from the wcod, genuine as imported, at followiag prices, for Cash only, viz.: WINES (by Imperial Measure.) ptr Gal. per Doz. per Bolt. POBT—Good 8s 18s Is 6d n Good Fruity Wine 10s 22s Is lOd » Fine Old Wine 14s 30a 2s 6d t. Superior Old Dry Wine. 19a 9d 42s 8s 6d SHBBBT 8s 188 Is 6d » Good Dinner Wine 148 30a 2s 6d Superior Old 198 6d 42s 3s 6d SPANISH POBT in Bottle is 6d CLABIT ditto lg. is Is 6d., Is 9d., 2s., 2s 3d., 2s 6d., Ac. BOUSILLON ditto Is 8d BURGUNDY ditto 2B., 2s 6d., A S8. CHAMPAGNE, Quarts and Pints Moet's Gieeler's, Heidsieck's, Ac. SPIRITS (by Imperial Measure.) per Gal. per Dos. per Botik. Bl&,LNDT-Imperial 168.. 33s 2s lOd Good French (Pale or Brown) 20a 42s 38 6d Finest Selected Old. 26s 648 4s 6d Martell's, Heanessy's. and other cased Brandies, per case or bottle, at lowest prices. WniBKY-Good Irish 168.. 838 js lOd Du blin Old 188.. 36e Sfs od' Old Malt, 10 years old 22a 48s 4s Od highland Scotch 208.. 42s 8s 6d GIN—Fine London 13a 27a 2s 4d Very Best (Nicholson's) 14s 30s 2s 6d Hollands (Original Cases). 80s 2s 6d Rux-Fine Stronl( 148.. 80s 2o 6d Finest Jamaica (Old). 16a &-A 2s 9d ÅGBNT for Messrs Ba 6& Co.'s Burton Ales and Stout, on draught, in casks and bottles Watkins & bon s (Hereford) Fa tnous Household Ales, Golden Sunlight, &e. Gninness's Stout on draught, in cask, or in bottle. Bottles and jars charged; full price allowed on return. Prices Quoted for Wines and Spirits by Cask, in bond, upon application. HENRY PEACH (late PEGLER), NOTED OLD WINE & SPIRIT HOUSE, COMMERCIAL-STREET PONTYPOOL. WILLIAMS BROS. (SUCCESSORS TO CHARLES BUNNING), ALE AND PORTER MERCHANTS AND ) BOTTLERS, TROSNANT STORES, PONTYPOOL. Bass & Co.'s Burton and Pale Ales. BITTER. No. 7, 6, 5, 4, 18s., 21s., 24s., 27s., 24s., 30s., PER 18 GALLONS. 9s., 10s. 6d., 12s., 13s. 6d., 12s., 15s., PER 9 „ Thomas Murphy & Co.'s Irish Stout. DOUBLE BROWN. 25s.. PER 18 GALLONS. 13s. PER 9 „ Rhymney Brewery Co.'s Prize Medal Ales. XX AK G.H.B. XXXM I.P.A. 3fild Ale. Light Dinner Golden Hop Strong Mild FINEST INDIA Ale. Bitter. Ale. PALE ALE. 18s., 18s., 21s., 21s., 25s. PER 18 GALLONS. 9s., 9s., 10s. 6d., 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., PER 9 „ 4s. 6d., 4s. 6d., 5s. 3d., 5s. 3d., 6s. 3d., PER 4t BASS'S INDIA PALE ALE, GUINNESS'S EXTRA DUBLIN STOUT, (IN BOTTLE,) Imperial Pints, 3s. 6d. per Doz., Half-Pints 2s. per Doz. GOOD CORKS. NO SCREW STOPPERS. C5- HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY ONLY. BRISTOL AERATBD WATERS. PER DOZ. PER DOZ. Soda Water, 2s. 3d. Splits, Is. 6d. LemoHade, 2s. 6d. „ Is. 9d. Seltzer 2s. 6d. „ Is. 9d. PER DOZ. PER DOZ r Potass 2s. 3d. Splits, Is. 9d. Ginger Ale, 2s. 6d. ls. 9d. Orange Champagne 2s. 9d. ORDERS received at STORES, or at Mr. BUNNING'S, Commmercial Street, for transmission to Stores by telephone. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. JANUARY 1ST, 1892. W. E; VAUGHAN & CO., STEAM-POWER DYERS, FRENCH CLEANERS, &c., LLANDAFF ROAD, CARDIFF. BRANCH Establishments: 32, Qceen-street, J) 248, Bute-street, Cardiff; 11, Windsor-road, Penarth; 63, Commercial-street, Newport; 83, High-street, Merthyr; 27, Castle-street, Swansea Parcels Received and Forwarded Regularly to the Dye Works by the following District Agents:—Abercam, Mr. 1). Jones, Anchor House; Blaenavon, Mr. J. Harris, London House; Griffithstown, Mr H. Peach, Post Office; Trehanis, Mr. Lewis, London House; Usk, Mr. Jones, Grocer, Bridge street. Parcels amounting to five shillings sent direct to worbe will be returned carriage paid one way. Trade bookf and price ists sent free on application. W. E. VAUGHAN & CO., DYERS, Are CELEBRATED for CLOTHES and Dross ClssnioK by F RENCH PBOCES s, producing permanent colours superior fixdab, mederetecouges, wd promptness oi'.dia- tiihh PR OFESSIONAL. MR. EDWARD LITTLE DENTAL SURGEON, ATTENDANCE EVERT MONDAY -OL AT MR. WOOD'S (CHEMIST), CRANE-STREET, PONTYPOOL. HESSRS. OSBORNB, WHITB if LITTLE, DENTISTS, 108, DOCK-STKKKT, NEWPORT PEARS' 80AP—Pure, Fragrant, Refmhin* lor Toi uul Nursery. Specially prepared ftoc the delicate skin o Iww and children and others sezudtive to the weather, wintei or rammer. Prevent* reaneea. rou^hneM, M IWYRTMI IN TEMRTS. 1» MM UWIK DM, tmi m- WILLIAMS, -mt BAKES AND CONFECTIONER. & 31, COMMERCIAL ST., PONTYPOOL. A LARGE STOCK OF CAKE (OF EVERY DESCRIPTION), INCLUDING— CURRANT, SULTANA, SEED, MADEIRA, GENOA, FANCY, SPONGE, SYMNILL, And Sold at Lowest Possible Prices consistent with the excellent quality for which this old-established Business has ever been renowned. *—" A GOOD AXD WHOLESOME FAMILY CAKE AT 4D. PEK LB. WEDDING CAKES OF CONSIDERABLE VARIETY ALWAYS IN STOCK. HOUSEKEEPER'S BREAD Delivered Daily throughout the Town and Neighbourhood- DEVONSHIRE BUTTER, CLOTTED CREAM, SAUSAGES^ BRAWN, PORK PIES DAILY. A Variety of Fancy Goods too numerous to particularisem Buy jour Furniture of Every Description, Bedsteads, Bedding, Carpets, Floor Cloths, Linoleum, Hearthrugs, Fenders, Fire Irons, Musical Instruments, &c., of BEVAN & COMPANY, LD., REGISTERED AS i "THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS," .1 Whose immense Stock gives you the largest selection in this part of the country. An uninterrupted career of over Forty-one Years has not onlr placed this Business in the first rank of the South Wales Furnishing R irms, but their extensive operations enable the proprietors to SUDS^ thoroughly good and reliable Goods fully Twenty to Thirty per CENI under the prices usually charged elsewhere. Write for a Catalogue (supplied gratis), or walk through the showrooms and see the Prices before purchasing elsewhere at consider- ably more money. All Goods are Delivered, by Road or Rail, Free of Chanre TO roughout the Principality and Border Counties. BEDROOM, DINING, AND DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, At all Prices, from £ 3 17s. 6d. to £-36 15s. Od., In Endless Variety, special attention being called to the PRINCESS SUITE ilO 12s. 6d., Covered in splendid Saddle Bags and High Pile Velvet Borders of of various colours. Certainly one of the cheapest Suits ever offered and would last a lifetime BEVAN & COMPANY, LIMITED, 21, DUKE-STREET & 97, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF, AND CLARENCE-STREET & HAXBURY-ROAD, P 0 N T Y P 0.0 L. NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER ADDRESSES. I At the repeated request of many of our Newport customers, a New Branch will be Opened in that town early in the coming Spring, we I having secured for that purpose the Premises, now in course of erection opposite the Town Hall. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS J WAREHOUSE. • 'T/ NOTED FOU SUPERIOR QLAJ RRY -LOWEST PRICES. Is now Showing the LATEST O'/Y DESIGNS in *9 DINNER, TEA, &, BREAKFAST SETS, AND ALL KINDS OF TABLE AND FANCY GLASS. DINNER SETS (56 PIECES) FROM 10i6. TEA SETS (40 PIECES CHINA)