OBITUARIES
1896

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 14th. 1896.

DEATH

Whilst Mr. John Evans, of the Albert Inn, was walking along Bangor-street, on Monday afternoon, he was seen to fall opposite the shop of Mr. Elias Williams, the butcher. Without any delay the police summoned medical aid, but the deceased died shortly after his removal to his house. The cause of death is supposed to be apoplexy. Valuable assistance was given by Sergeant Griffiths, and P.C.'s 55, 68, and 54.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 6th. 1896.

OBITUARY

We regret to record the death of Mr. W. Griffith Roberts, engineer, which occurred on Friday night, after a brief but severe illness. The deceased, who was 33 years of age, was the second son of Mrs. Lumley Roberts, Bank-quay. Well known and respected, his numerous friends took an opportunity of sending a large number of wreaths to cover his coffin. His remains were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Tuesday, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., vicar. The funeral was of a strictly private character.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 1st. 1896.

DEATH OF MR. PUGH

The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. John Pugh, North-road, on Tuesday morning, caused quite a consternation in the town. Only the previous day had the deceased been seen taking his usual walks and transacting his usual business in the amiable and winning way which made him a favourite with all. While at tea, on Monday afternoon, he complained of a pain in the head, and was immediately seized with a paralytic stroke, and though Dr. P. Fraser and Dr. Watkin Roberts were speedily in attendance, the deceased never recovered consciousness, but passed away in the small hours of the morning. Mr. Pugh, who was about 66 years of age, was at one time one of the best-known and most successful tradesmen in the town. Many years ago he took the Royal and Sportsman Hotel, a hostelry known far and wide. Whilst the landlord of this hotel, which he relinquished some four years ago, he had the privilege at one time of entertaining Royalty. The deceased was highly respected by all his acquaintances, and was of an upright and straightforward disposition. Anything he could do to relieve the distress of the poor or to help any deserving cause, always commanded his energies and financial support. He took a keen interest in agriculture and in the welfare of the town. Though he never took any active part in politics, the deceased was a Liberal in principle, and was attached to the Salem Congregational Church. Besides a widow, he leaves a son and three daughters, one of whom is the wife of Alderman J. R. Pritchard, J. P. On Thursday, the funeral took place at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The Revs. D. Stanley Jones and Ll. Bryniog Roberts officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., at the church and graveside. The funeral was of a strictly private character. The respect in which the deceased gentleman was held in the town was shown by blinds of private houses being drawn down, and the shutters put up on the shop windows. Flags were also hoisted half-mast from several public buildings in the town and ships in the harbour. The funeral arrangements were carried out under the direction of Messrs. Pierce and Williams, Golden Goat, and Mr. John Lloyd, Eleanor-street, Carnarvon.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 8th. 1896.

THE LATE MR. H. HUMPHREYS, CARNARVON

Late on Saturday night at Hendregaerog, the death of Mr. H Humphreys took place, at the ripe age of 79 years. He had suffered a long and lingering illness. He leaves 4 daughters to mourn his loss. During the past 60 years he filled an important position in the town especially in connection with the Welsh press and literature. He was a native of the town. When very young he was apprenticed to the late Mr. Peter Evans, printer etc., whose office was at the house known as Temperance Mawr. However, before completing his apprenticeship he started on his own account as a publisher, and his first venture was the bringing out of "Fifty Sermons," mostly by Wesleyan ministers. At this time he kept a shop and office in Castle-square, from which Mr. Humphreys turned out a number of important works. Forty years ago, Huw Tegai started to publish "Chambers Information for the People" in Welsh, and it was taken over by Mr. Humphreys, and brought out in two volumes. When this book appeared out of press, much attention was drawn to it by the Rev. John Jones, Talysarn, who assailed it from the pulpit of Engedi chapel. Mr. Humphreys also published translations of Adam Clarke's commentary, Wesley's commentary, the history of Josephus, Dr. Wm. Davies's "Biblical Dictionary," and "Pennant's Tours in Wales," with notes by Principal Rhys and Mr. Trevor Parkins &c. &c.

He started at the time of the Crimeans War, a monthly newspaper called "The Welsh Telegraph," but on the appearance of the "Herald Cymraeg" Mr. Humphreys abandoned it. Probably he was the first in Wales - at all events in North Wales - to introduce lithography, copper-plate printing, and stereotyping. Later on again he added photography and oil painting to his business. As a townsman he was an enterprising business man, and he built a large number of shops, villas and workmen's dwellings in the town. At one time he was a member of the Carnarvon Town Council, and an alderman. In 1876 he filled the office of Mayor in his native town. He was also up to the time of his death a member of the Carnarvon Harbour Trust. From his early days he was a staunch Conservative, and rendered great assistance to Conservative candidates in delivering Welsh speeches. The deceased was a member and local preacher with the Wesleyan body, and at one time had the late John Bright amongst his congregation at Llandudno. He was the prime mover in the erection of the new Wesleyan Chapel in Castle-street, on the site of the old Gerlan. His funeral, which was of a strictly private character, took place on Wednesday morning.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 29th. 1896.

ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH

On Sunday afternoon, Miss Ellen Ensor, the daughter of Mr. Ensor, shoemaker, Bank-quay, suddenly expired at a neighbour's house. The deceased, who had been in indifferent health for some time, was about 21 years of age, and engaged at the Golden Goat as a dressmaker, and had only the previous Saturday completed her apprenticeship. It appears that she attended divine service at Ebenezer Chapel in the morning, and called at a neighbour's house as stated prior to going to Sunday school, where she dropped dead in the arms of a lodger of Mrs. Ellis's, the neighbour referred to. Heart disease was certified to be the cause of death.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 18th. 1896.

DEATH OF MR. J. T. PARRY

We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. T. Parry, a well-known local slate merchant, which occurred at his residence, Talafon, St. David's-road, on Tuesday last, at the age of 43. The deceased gentleman, who was a native of Llandwrog Uchaf, his parents residing at Gwyndy, Carmel, was for many years a clerk to Mr. Smith Davids, of the Penybryn Quarry, Nantlle, but some years ago he set up a business for himself, and by assiduous labour and business capacity gained a very large connection. He was a faithful member of Engedi (C.M.) church, and leaves a widow (sister of Mr. J. R. Hughes, Bronydre), and three young children. The funeral, which will be of a private nature, takes place to-day at Bryn'rodyn.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 23rd. 1896.

OBITUARY

We regret to announce the death, which took place on Monday morning, of Mr. John Thomas, auctioneer, Castle-square. Deceased was a son of the late Edward Thomas, cooper, Carnarvon, and started business in his father's trade 24 years ago, but for the last 17 years, he had carried on business as auctioneer and valuer. He was 59 years of age. His remains were buried on Thursday at the Llanbeblig Churchyard.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 6th. 1896.

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT

On Thursday morning, after a lingering illness, there died, at her residence, High-street, the oldest of the tradespeople of this town, namely, Mrs. Ann Jones, at the age of 69. She lost her husband thirty years ago, but with great pluck and energy she brought up her children, six sons and one daughter, in the most respectable manner, and all of the sons are now filling responsible positions, and are very highly respected. They are: Messr. Thomas Jones, postmaster, Pontypool; J. D. Jones, Post-office, Carnarvon; Rowland and Wm. Jones, at Messrs. Jones and Price, Carnarvon; David Jones, chemist, Carnarvon; and Owen Jones, chemist and postmaster, Nevin; the daughter being Mrs. Captain Williams, Newborough-street. Deceased first of all commenced business in Turf-square, but was afterwards for a great number of years in a shop under the town clock. She was a consistent member of the Baptist denomination. The funeral (private) takes place to-morrow at Llanbeblig.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 25th. 1896.

THE LATE MR. EVAN THORMAN

After a long illness the death took place on Monday morning of Mr. Evan Thorman, ironmonger, Bridge-street, at the age of 44. Deceased was well known in musical circles, and had been a member in local orchestras. He was also for years a sergeant in the local company of the artillery volunteers. The funeral, which will be private, will take place next Saturday.

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