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Extracts from February 9th 1782

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Page 2, column 4
Theft from Richard Twist; Theft by William Suffolk; Gift to prisoners; Inquest on Robert Cock; Deaths.
Page 3, column 2
Adverts by Solomon Levi, and Oxley and Co; Ann Warf missing; Sale of estates in Swanton Morley and Beeston.
Page 3, column 3
Missing dog belonging to Edward Hall; Sale of effects of John Whaley.

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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from February 9th 1782

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
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Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol" etc refer to institutions in Norwich.

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Friday, the 1st inst. was committed to the Castle by Roger KERRISON, Esq., George RICHES, charged by Mr Richard TWIST, of Coltishall, watchmaker, (and also on his own confession) with breaking into his shop at Coltishall aforesaid, and stealing thereout three silver watches, the property of the said Mr TWIST. He sold one of the watches to a Jew in this city, who, having got it repaired, offered it for sale to Mr TWIST, who immediately recognized it, and detained the Jew until he gave a satisfactory account how he came by it, which he did, when they both came to Norwich and had the prisoner secured.

Monday was committed to Wymondham Bridewell, by R. KERRISON, Esq., William SUFFOLK, an old offender, charged with stealing plough-irons, chains, gate-hooks, etc the property of several farmers.

The poor prisoners in the Castle return thanks to an unknown benefactor for one guinea and a half, which was laid out in beef and equally distributed amongst them, and proved a great relief at this severe season.

On Wednesday last the Coroner's inquest sat on the body of Robert COCK, a nurse child, about three years old, at the house of Thomas LYNES, in the Dog-yard, King's-street, whose cloaths [sic] unfortunately catched [sic] fire as he was standing to warm himself, by which he was so terribly burnt in several parts of his body, that he expired on Thursday morning about nine o'clock. The Jury brought in their verdict accidental death.

Sunday last died, Mr Thomas GOSTLING, of this city, plumber and glazier, in the 53d year of his age.

Thursday died Mr BRANCH, brandy merchant, in Stephen's.

Saturday last died in the Castle, where he had been several years confined for debt, Mr John CLARKE, attorney at law, of Warham. His remains were decently interred on Tuesday at St Peter's of Mancroft.

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Solomon LEVI, Silversmith, of King's Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, thanks the Public in general for all past Favours, and hopes to continue the same, as he has now laid in a large Assortment of large and small Plate of the neatest and newest Fashion, against the Mart; likewise Gold, Silver, and Metal Watches, of the newest Make, and all Sorts of Jewellery Ware of the newest Taste; also all Sorts of Birmingham and Sheffield Goods in the plated Way. Gives the best Price for old Gold and Silver, in Exchange, or Ready Money, and makes Mourning Rings with the quickest Expedition.
From your humble Servant,
Solomon LEVI.

OXLEY and Co.
Hat-Makers and Hosiers,
No.4, Corner of Tuck's Coffee-house, Gentleman's walk, Market-place, Norwich,

Beg Leave to inform Ladies, Gentlemen, and the Public in general, that they have opened a Shop with an entire fresh Stock of every Article in the above Branches, and most respectfully solicit the Favours of their Friends, and all those who wish to encourage them may depend on being served on full as good Terms as by any House in London, one of the Partners having constantly resided there upwards of fifteen Years as a Manufacturer, which enables them to do Business on the lowest and best Terms.

N.B. All Sorts of Ladies and Gentlemen's Leather and Silk Gloves, Silk Purses, and a Variety of the most fashionable Ostrich Feathers for Hats, Caps, etc Wholesale and Retale [sic].

Ashill, near Watton, in Norfolk.

Went away about ten o'Clock at Night, on the twenty-fourth of January, 1782, Ann WARF, Wife of Thomas WARF, and has not been heard of, though a general Search has been made by a Number of People. The said Ann WARF is about 50 Years of Age near five Feet high, rather thick set, of a dark Complexion, takes snuff, had neither Stays nor Hat on, and her Cloaths [sic] were very ragged at the Time she went away. Whoever may find the said Woman, and will give Information to the Parish Officers of Ashill aforesaid, shall be handsomely rewarded.

To be Sold, an Estate in Swanton Morley, in Norfolk, consisting of a Messuage, Barn, Stable and other Outhouses, and about thirty-three Acres of very good Arable and Pasture Land, in the Occupation of William BUNKALL, at the yearly Rent of 30 pounds. Part Freehold and Part Copyhold.
For Price and further Particulars apply to Mr Thomas SMYTH, Attorney, Dereham.

To be Sold, an Estate in Beeston, in Norfolk, consisting of a Messuage, Barn, Stable, and other Outhouses, in good Repair, with a Garden and Orchard well planted, and about fifty-six Acres of very good Arable and Pasture Land, lying together, and adjoining to the Messuage, in the Occupation of William BUNN, at the yearly Rent of 45 pounds under Lease which expires on the 10th of October next.
For Price and further Particulars apply to Mr Thomas SMYTH, Attorney, at Debenham.

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Pointing Dog.

Lost, on Tuesday the 22d of January last, a Pointing Dog, mottled on his Back and Sides, with large Liver-coloured Spots around both his Eyes, answers to the name Carlo.
Whoever will bring, or give Notice of the said Dog, to Edward HALL, of East Dereham, shall be rewarded for their Trouble; and if any Person keeps the Dog after this Notice will be prosecuted.

To be Sold by Auction, by Robert ANSELL, on Thursday the 14th Day of February, Instant, All the Household Furniture, Stock in Trade, and other Effects, of Mr John WHALEY, Wheelwright, at Ludham, in the County of Norfolk; consisting of an exceeding good Eight day Clock, Chairs, Tables, Four-post and other Beds, Brewing Utensils, etc. Large Assortment of Wheelwright Stuff and Tools. The Whole in small Lots. N.B. The Sale to begin at eleven o'Clock precisely, and continue till all are sold.