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, |
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. | ,, |
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.