| Newspapers |
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| The articles record some of
the occasions when my Lincolnshire ancestors have made the news. |
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| year | date | publication |
| 1879 | May 9 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Died. At Falkingham on the 5th inst Mr David Pile gardener aged 52 | ||
| 1883 | March 3 | The Penny Illustrated Paper and Illustrated Times |
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To R. Thomas and Co, Stockport. Dear Sir - The last handkerchief you sent me gave great satisfaction. I therefore inclose 24 stamps for two more: colours - white with ferns, blue with birds of paradise. Please forward as early as possible, and oblige - Yours, &c., J. Pile |
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| 1899 | Dec 29 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Died. Falkingham - Dec 21 Mary widow of David Pile 79 | ||
| 1902 | Dec 12 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham. "Successful entertainments were given in the Assemby Rooms at Folkingham on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in last week in aid of the Churchyard Enlargement Fund … There were also comic contributions in character, by messrs E. and J. Pile. ..." | ||
| 1906 | Sep | Grantham Journal |
| Inquest into the Grantham Rail Crash (Full story here)
… "George Henry Pile, inspector, said he was in charge of Grantham
Station on the night of the accident and was on the down platform
for the purpose of meeting the train. It ran through the station
at a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour. The next moment
he heard an explosion and saw the flames. At once he went to the
scene of the accident and called out to the signalman when passing
the box to keep the traffic still until further orders. In reply
to questions, witness said he did not notice, when the train ran
through, if the brakes were on or not. It did not occur to him that
the were on. He did not hear or see any skidding: he heard no whistle
or any shouting. The signals were against the train at the north
junction. ..." |
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| 1910 | 3 June | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham - The annual meeting of the Folkingham and District Miniature Rifle Club was held in the indoor range ... For the ensuing year Mr E Pile was elected captain ... | ||
| 1911 | 19 May | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Billingborough Town Football Club at their annual meeting elected ... Mr J. Pile as Hon. Treasurer ... | ||
| 1914 | Aug 28 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham. "… Mr David Pile, lately stationed at Aldershot, has been transferred with his regiment to another quarter." | ||
| 1914 | Nov 20 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Billingborough. "… six recruits from Billingborough and three from Pointon have recently volunteered for service in the new Yeomanry Troop and they are now in training at Lincoln." | ||
| 1915 | April 23 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham. "Parish Council Monday … E. Pile present … Ed. Pile elected overseer." | ||
| 1915 | Jun 25 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham. "Mr Bertie Pill (sic) has joined the Army Service Corps as a motorist." | ||
| 1915 | July 23 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham. "Sergt. D. Pile has been obliged to leave his duties as a motor driver in France due to illness. He is now lying in Lincoln hospital". | ||
| 1915 | Oct 8 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Folkingham. "Friendly Society (Ropsley District of Foresters) annual meeting … At the quarterly meeting of the Folkingham Court Heathcote … Bros. E Pile and J. S Farrow were again elected auditors." | ||
| 1916 | Jan 14 | Harrogate Herald |
| Marriage. Feb 28 at Christ Church Harrogate ... Harry only son of Mr & Mrs T Addison of Beverley to Queenie (E.L.) younger daughter of Mr & Mrs Albert Palmer ... | ||
| 1919 | July 11 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Billingborough. "Miss Beatrice Pile has been transferred from Billingborough Council School to Ingoldsby where she succeeds Mrs Webb" | ||
| 1920 | Mar 26 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Falkingham Estate Sale.
"… Orchard House, with gardens and paddock, area 4a 2r 10p, £600.
The tenant Mr E. Pile… Two orchards 3a 1 r 17p, £300, Mr E. Pile, the tenant..." | ||
| 1920 | Apr | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| The Rector (Rev. F. Heath) presided at a parochial meeting on the 15th inst… and the following were appointed to the church council, viz., Messrs… Pile..." | ||
| 1933 | Feb 3 | Lincoln Rutland & Stamford Mercury |
| Whist drive and dance for (Billingborough) Football Club funds on Thursday, prize won (et al) by Miss L. Pile. | ||
| 1939 | Apr 12 | Harrogate Herald |
| Apr 10 at 24 Woodlands Avenue Harrogate Emma wife of the late Albert Palmer. Service at Starbeck Methodist Church followed by interment at Stonefall cemetery. | ||
| 1939 | Apr 19 | Harrogate Herald |
| report on the funeral of Mrs Emma Palmer - mourners
include Mr & Mrs Harry Addison Mr Clive Addison Mr John Pile Miss Annie Elsworth ... | ||
| 1969 | Apr 16 | Harrogate Herald |
| At 52 Yew Tree Lane aged 73 Norman William Robson the dearly loved husband of Ethel Marion ( nee Pile ). Service at the Harrogate crematorium | ||
| 1969 | July 16 | Harrogate Herald |
| July 11th suddenly at 52 Yew Tree Lane Harrogate, Ethel Marion dearly loved wife of the late Norman William Robson. service and interment at Stonefall cemetery | ||
| 1984 | Feb | Sleaford Standard |
| Obituary. "Mr Bertie Pile of Market Place, Folkingham, a widower, died at his home aged 89 ..." | ||
