ADVERTISEMENTS. THE UNITED KINGDOM TEMPERANCE AND GENERAL

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ADVERTISEMENTS. THE UNITED KINGDOM TEMPERANCE AND GENERAL PROVIDENT INSTITUTION, FOR THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE OF LIVES, and c.,

1, Adelaide Place, London Bridge, London.

Established 1840.

ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, 125,000.

This flourishing Institution has just completed its financial year, within which it has accepted One Thousand Eight Hundred Proposals for Assurances, covering considerably more than a Quarter of a Million Sterling. It has issued 4,640 Policies, making, since its commencement, an aggregate of more than Ten Thousand. Its present income is above £45,000 per annum. It has paid in claims, chiefly to the Widows and Orphans of its members, £36,000.

The Temperance and General Sections are kept separate, the members of each participating in the Profits of their respective Sections. The Office transacts every description of Life Assurance.

W. R. BAKER, Resident Director.

JOHN WINDSOR, AGENT FOR OSWESTRY.

Of whom Prospectuses &c. may be obtained.

MR. JAMES EDISBURY,
Auctioneer, Sworn Appraiser, Accountant,
AND
GENERAL VALUER,
Wrexham.

*** All Sale Accounts immediately settled.—Valuations for the Probate of Wills and Administrations faithfully and promptly attended to.

GEORGE LEWIS,
Printer, Bookseller, Stationer, Bookbinder,

MACHINE RULER, & NEWS AGENT,

LEG STREET, OSWESTRY.

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G. L. has constantly on hand a well-selected Stock of

DAY BOOKS, JOURNALS, LEDGERS,

And every description of ACCOUNT BOOKS.

Bibles, Prayers, and Church Services,
In the most elegant Bindings.

SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
ON THE LOWEST TERMS.

A GREAT VARIETY OF CHEAP MUSIC,
FINE ART, SCRIPTURAL, & OTHER ENGRAVINGS,
At very reduced prices.

Magazines, Reviews, and all New Works, supplied punctually on the Day of Publication.

Foreign and British Wines and Spirits,

LONDON AND DUBLIN PORTER,

AND

MILD AND BITTER ALES,
From the first Breweries in England.

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JOSEPH JONES.

Being anxious to afford his friends and all respectable private families who may be kind enough to patronize him, an opportunity of having their requirements supplied upon the very best terms, begs to state that they may always rely upon an excellent Stock of all the above-mentioned of the most superior quality to select from, and which will be delivered without the least delay after being ordered.

Cross Street, Oswestry, October, 1855.

ROBERT ROBERTS,

Gas Proprietor, Hydraulic Engineer,
PLUMBER, GLAZIER, GAS-FITTER, &c.,

Begs to return his most grateful thanks to his numerous friends and patrons for the very liberal support he has received the last half century, and begs to inform them and the Public generally, that he still continues the above business in all its branches as heretofore, and hopes to merit a share of their continued support.

He has now on hand every requisite in the PLUMBING, GLAZING, and GAS-FITTING line. Also a large assortment of first-rate Gas-fittings, of elegant designs, in glass. Bronze and Lacquered work, from which may be selected, patterns suited to every requirement of the palace or the cottage.

Brook Street, Oswestry, October, 1855.

WILLIAM CORNEY,
Wholesale Dealer in Foreign and British
Wines and Spirits,

MANUFACTURER OF
Soda Water, Lemonade, & Ginger Beer,

Families and the trade supplied with
WINES IN ANY QUANTITIES TO SUIT PURCHASERS.

Either in Cask or Bottle.

FRENCH BRANDY, GIN, RUM, WHISKEY, HOLLANDS,
And all other Spirits, in quantities of two gallons and upwards.

Parties purchasing as above will reap a decided advantage, both in quality and price, and a trial is most respectfully solicited. W. C. has constantly on hand at his CONFECTIONARY ESTABLISHMENT, a general assortment of plain and ornamented Bride, Plum, Seed, Almond and other Cakes, in great variety, and of the best quality.

FUNERAL ORDERS EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.

Haylock’s Arrowroot Biscuits, British Wines, Pickles, Sauces,
Raspberry Vinegar, &c., &c.

WINE AND SPIRIT STORES, SMITHFIELD ROAD.

CONFECTIONARY ESTABLISHMENT, CROSS-STREET.

Oswestry, 1855.

William Williams,

1, KING ALFRED’S PLACE,

Near Bingley, Hall, Broad-Street, Birmingham,

MANUFACTURER OF

IMPROVED BLINDS FOR SHOP FRONTS,

SPRING ROLLERS, from 1 to 5in. diameter,

NEW ROLLER FURNITURE,
ON AN IMPROVED PRINCIPLE, ALL SIZES,

Rollers and Iron Work for Bonnet Blinds,
VENETIAN BLIND FURNITURE,

Cornice Poles, with Rings,
BLINDS FOR GREEN-HOUSES, SKY-LIGHTS, ETC.,

MAPS MOUNTED ON SPRING ROLLERS,

In Boxes, and every other description of

BLIND FURNITURE & FITTINGS.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1803.

J. EDISBURY, & Co.,
(LATE RATCLIFFES)
Wholesale and Retail Tea Dealers,
Family Grocers,
CHEESE FACTORS, &C.,
TOWN HILL, OPPOSITE THE TOWN HALL,
WREXHAM.

SALOP FIRE OFFICE,
SHREWSBURY.

ESTABLISHED 1780.

TRUSTEES:
The Rt. Hon. the Viscount Hill, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Salop.
Robert Burton, Esq. " George Pritchard, Esq.

DIRECTORS:

Jonathon Scarth, Esq.

W. W. How, Esq.

R. Jones, Croxon, Esq.

Charles Wilding, Esq.

J. J. Peele, Esq.

W. H. Perry, Esq.

Timotheus Burd, Esq.

William Cooper, Esq.

John Hazledine, Esq.

Secretary—Mr. Edward B. Tipton.

The advantages offered to Insurers are equal to those of similar Institutions, and a large PAID-UP Capital, together with the individual and unlimited responsibility of the Shareholders is available at all times to meet the Company’s engagements.

THE RATES OF PREMIUM:

Common Risks

1s.

6d.

percent.

Hazardous ditto

2s.

6d.

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FARMING STOCK:

Premium only (being free from Duty) 2s. percent.

Persons insuring for Seven Years, BY ONE PAYMENT, will be allowed One Year’s Premium and Duty. No expense is incurred in removing Policies from other Offices.

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AGENTS:

Oswestry

Mr. G. Lewis, Stamp Office.

Ellesmere

Messrs. Cooley and Son.

Whitchurch

Mr. R. M. Angior.

Wem

Mr. Josiah Franklin.

Chester

Mr. Henry Lewis.

Wrexham

Mr. John Bury.

Dolgelley

Mr. William Jones.

Corwen

W. B. Williams, Esq.

Llanidloes

Mr. William Jerman, Jun.

Newtown

Messrs. Woosnam & Lloyd.

Welchpool

Thomas Bowen, Esq.

S. HOWARD COOMBES,

BOOT MANUFACTURER,

CROSS STREET, OSWESTRY.

AGENT TO THE TEMPERANCE PERMANENT LAND & BUILDING SOCIETY.

JOHN WINDSOR,

Agricultural Implement Manufacturer,

Begs to call Public attention to his

STOCK OF IMPLEMENTS,

CONSISTING OF

PATENT PLOUGHS AND HARROWS,

CAMBRIDGES & PLAIN LAND ROLLERS,

SCARRIFIERS,

Corn, Manure, Turnip, & Clover Seed Drills,

With the latest improvements.

STEAM ENGINES,

(PORTABLE OR FIXTURE,)

PATENT THRASHING MACHINES,

Of the most approved makes;

WINNOWING MACHINES,

AND

CHAFF-CUTTERS OF VARIOUS KINDS.

Wire-work of every kind executed on the shortest notice.

N.B.Agent for Milners’ Fire-resisting and Thief-proof Safes.

EDWARD WYNNE THOMAS,

Linen and Woollen Draper, Silk Mercer

AND

HABERDASHER,

GROCER AND TEA DEALER,

Oswestry,

Invites the attention of the Public to the following announcements, viz:—

IN GENERAL

FANCY DRAPERY

He has constantly in stock a large assortment of goods suitable to the various seasons, and is receiving from time to time the newest designs and styles as they appear.

MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES,
TO ORDER.

In Plain Goods for Furnishing and Household
purposes, as well as for Personal Wear,

He is particularly careful to secure the best and most durable makes, and which he can confidently recommend.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF WEST OF ENGLAND BROAD-CLOTHS, AND FANCY DOESKINS, VESTINGS, &C., &C.

AGENT FOR

PATENT VICTORIA FELT CARPETS.

TINSLEY’S FRENCH WOVE CORSETS.

FORD’S EUREKA SHIRTS & COLLARS.

FINE FLAVOURED TEAS AND COFFEES,
And every Article in general Grocery,

Great care being taken to secure the GENUINESS of every Article.

FAMILIES SUPPLIED ON THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.

LOCAL NEWS.

THE ONLY NEWSPAPER THAT GIVES ALL THE LOCAL
INTELLIGENCE OF THIS DISTRICT IS THE

OSWESTRY ADVERTISER,

Shropshire & North Wales Herald,

Published every Wednesday Morning.

Each number contains the London markets of Monday, and the Liverpool of Tuesday, accurately reported; a summary of General News; Telegraphic Dispatches of Latest Intelligence; besides a quantity of Local News not to be found in any other paper. Orders for the Paper and Advertisements to be given to the Publisher,

J. ASKEW ROBERTS, BAILEY HEAD, OSWESTRY.

EDWARD DAVIES,

Confectioner, Pastry Cook, Biscuit Baker,

And Dealer in all kinds of Fancy Cheese,

CROSS STREET, OSWESTRY.

BRIDE CAKES & FUNERAL BISCUITS,
On the shortest notice.

SUPERIOR
BRITISH WINES, JAMS, JELLIES, PICKLES & SAUCES.

Agent for the Dublin China Tea Company’s Teas.

,, Castle Lansdown & Cos. celebrated Coffees.

,, Feast’s Superior Calfs’ Foot Jelly.

Adcock’s celebrated Melton-Mowbray Pork Pies.—Oranges, Lemons, &c.

GEORGE LEWIS,

Law Stationer and Accountant,

Leg Street, Oswestry.

A. LYONS,

WATCHMAKER,

Jeweller, Silversmith, and Optician,

LEG-STREET, OSWESTRY,

Respectfully announces that he has constantly on sale a large assortment of

JEWELLERY,

Of his own and foreign manufacture; also

SPECTACLES, PRESERVERS, & EYE-GLASSES,

To suit all sights and ages, made on the premises, with the best

Brazilian Pebbles & Crystals.

A. L. having been for many years practically engaged in the best houses on the Continent, is able to suit, at first glance, the sight of any person from the age of 10 to 70, with Spectacles or Eye-glasses.

AGENT FOR ANDERSON’S PATENT SPECTACLES AND GLASSES.

IMPORTER OF, AND DEALER IN
HAVANNAH, AND OTHER CIGARS.

No. 1, Bailey Street, and 1, Market Street,
OSWESTRY.

JOHN MORETON,
LINEN & WOOLLEN DRAPER,

Begs to call the attention of the Public to the above establishment, where they may rely upon being supplied with every description of LINEN & WOOLLEN DRAPERY, of the best quality, selected from the first manufactories, and OFFERED AT THE SMALLEST REMUNERATIVE PROFIT.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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