OBITUARIES
1902

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 31st. 1902.

SAD AFFAIR AT CARNARVON

FATAL FALL FROM A WINDOW

A most unfortunate accident occurred on Thursday, when Mrs. Roberts, the wife of Captain Roberts, of the People's Cafe, in Castle-square, fell from the bedroom window to the pavement below, a drop of over twenty feet. It seems that the unfortunate lady had been in ill-health for a long time. On Thursday morning, a servant had taken food to her mistress, and had left the room with the dishes, leaving Captain Roberts in the room with his wife. His hearing is, however, affected, and while his back was turned, Mrs. Roberts seems to have opened the window without his knowing anything of what was happening. In falling, Mrs. Roberts came in contact with some cast iron railing decorations above the front windows, which caught her dress. These broke her fall, and she fell on the pavement on her back. She was carried in by some neighbours in a dazed condition, and Dr. John Williams was sent for immediately. On arriving, he discovered that there were no traces of external injuries, but later on, it was discovered that Mrs. Roberts had sustained fractures on both thighs, and she died at seven o'clock this (Friday) morning.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 7th. 1902.

THE LATE MRS. MARGARET ROBERTS

On Friday, Mr. J. H. Bodvel-Roberts held an inquest at the Shire Hall, touching the death of Mrs. M. L. Roberts, The People's Cafe, Castle-square, as the result of an accident reported in our columns last week. Medical evidence went to show that for some time past she had been depressed in spirit owing to business worries, and had shown distinct signs early in the week. Dr. F. M. Thomas had, in consequence, ordered her to be watched, but on Thursday she sent the servant girl out of the room on a message, and taking advantage of her absence she ran out of the bedroom into the billiard room, opened the window, and jumped out. Her left knee was fractured, and the right leg much bruised. There were also internal injuries, and these, together with the shock, were the cause of death. - The jury returned a verdict to the effect that she jumped out of the window whilst in an unsound state of mind, caused by business worries. - The funeral was of a private character, and took place on Monday, at Caeathraw. The Revs. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., and J. Hughes, Holyhead, officiated. Deceased was 51 years of age, and was a lady with considerable poetical and literary talent.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 14th. 1902.

THE LATE MR. JOHN G. JONES

We regret to record the death of Mr. John G. Jones, , which took place at his residence, Rhos Helen, St. Helen's-terrace, after a long illness, on Sunday evening. He was 41 years of age, and had for many years carried on business as an auctioneer and valuer in the town. Deceased, who was the son of the late Mr. Griffith Jones, auctioneer, Bridge-street, was a Past Master of the Segontium Lodge of Freemasons. He leaves a widow and two children, with whom much sympathy is expressed. On Thursday, the remains were interred at Llanbeblig. The Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., officiated at the house, church, and grave. The chief mourners were Master Willie Jones (son), Messrs. J. Hughes, Kerry (father-in-law); Hubert Hughes, Liverpool (brother-in-law); O. T. Williams, Bangor (nephew). There were also present:- The Mayor (Councillor R. O. Roberts), Councillor J. Pritchard, Messrs. H. Jones, J.P., M. T. Morris, J.P., M. Conlan, E. Griffiths, S. W. Parnham, J. J. Williams (Bontnewydd), Ernest Jones, T. W. Henwood, O. R. Owen, D. Williams, builder; J. Ethall, D. Roberts, Waterloo House; S. Roberts (for Messrs. Brymer and Davies, Nelson Emporium), T. Roberts, Castle Hotel; W. H. Owen, J. Pryce, Brynglas; N. Thomas, Llanberis; J. S. Owen (Messrs. E. H. Owen and Son), Dan. Rhys, W. Roberts, Minmanton; C. Carter, Dr. Lloyd Roberts, R. Williams, Dinorwic House; R. R. Jones, London House; &c. The Segontium Lodge (606) of Freemasons, of which deceased was a member, were represented by Brothers W. A. Wright, W.M., T. Armstrong, S.W., W. Lloyd Griffith, J.W., Tom Harwood, J.D., R. W. Newton, D.C., Captain Richard Jones, I.G., J. Pughe (organist), J. Williams, P.P.G.O., P.M., Caradoc Rowland, P.P.G.D., P.G.A. Sec., P.M., Colour-Sergeant Newey (tyler), R. Gordon Roberts, O. Lewis, J. Rhys Morgan, D. T. Edwards, M. A. Miller, W. Hamer, R. Lloyd Jones, T. Thomas, R. Newton, R. Armsden, and F. O. Morgan, Conway. The funeral service of the Order was read by the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, P.G. Chaplain of South Wales, in the Church, owing to the inclemency of the weather. Mr. Edward Parry, builder, was the undertaker.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 9th. 1902.

DEATH OF MR. H. JONATHAN

On Saturday morning, at his residence, Gorphwysfa, North-road, the death took place, after a long illness, of Mr. Henry Jonathan. Deceased, who was 84 years of age, was one of the oldest inhabitants of Carnarvon. He was the son of the late Mr. Edward Jonathan, Treddafydd, Llangefni. He started business in Carnarvon in 1838, and joined Moriah church. He was made deacon in 1849, which office he held for over 50 years, and he taught the same class at Sunday School for nearly 60 years. He was elected superintendent of the Sunday School several times, and was the treasurer of the chapel for about 35 years. During that time about £100,000 passed through his hands. After that he was elected treasurer of the Arvon District for the Home and Foreign Mission, and during that time £210,000 passed through his hands. For over 20 years, Mr. Jonathan taught and prepared young people for full membership of the church, and through his labours about 300 were received into membership. He often delivered eloquent and instructive addresses at the Monthly Meetings of his denomination, and during his long life he received many presentations from his Christian friends and co-workers. He was a Liberal in politics and a great admirer of Mr. Gladstone. He was a member of the Town Council for 16 years, a member of the Harbour Trust for years, and a member of the School Board for three years (1871-4). He leaves three sons and a daughter - Alderman Edward H. Jonathan, late of Festiniog; Mr. Henry O. Jonathan, and Councillor E. Evans Jonathan, and Miss Jonathan. Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday, at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The principal mourners were the following:- 1st. carriage: Rev. E. Jones (Moriah), Dr. Evans (Medical Officer of Health), Wrexham, nephew; Dr. Richard Jones, Blaenau Festiniog; Dr. J. Wiliams, Carnarvon (medical attendant). Second carriage: Mr. O. Jonathan (Criccieth), brother; Mr. E. H. Jonathan, Mr. E. E. Jonathan, and Mr. H. O. Jonathan, sons; and Masters Harry and Glynne Jonathan, grandsons. Third carriage: Mr. T. W. Griffith, Llandudno; Councillor Edward Jones, Bangor, cousins; Mr. W. Hughes Jones, Llangefni; Mr. Isgaer Lewis, Carnarvon. Fourth carriage: Mr. W. P. Williams, Carnarvon; Mr. R .O. Jones, solicitor, Blaenau Festiniog; and Mr. David Pierce, Carnarvon. Amongst others present were Messrs. W. P. Williams, Ellis Jones, David Pierce, John Griffith, William Davies, S. Maurice Jones, R. Norman Davies, and Thomas Hughes (deacons of Moriah church), the Mayor of Carnarvon, Messrs. E. Hughes, Dr. J. Williams, Dr. R. Parry, J. P. Gregory, W. G. Thomas, R. E. Owen, J. Davies, T. Hughes (members of the Town Council), and a large number of ministers and others. The Rev. Evan Jones officiated at the house and at the graveside.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 11th. 1902.

DEATH OF MR. THOMAS ENSOR

Mr. Thomas Ensor, who for many years carried on business as boot and shoe maker, Bangor-street, died on Sunday, after a somewhat long illness. He was 83 years of age, and at one time owned one of the largest businesses in the town. His mortal remains were interred in the Llanbeblig churchyard on Wednesday, the Rev. D. Alban Lloyd officiating. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. E. Roberts, Bangor-street.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 18th. 1902.

OBITUARY

The death occurred on Saturday morning, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Currie, Llanberis, of Mr. Griffith Williams, bookbinder, Carnarvon, aged 62 years. The deceased had been ailing for some months, but his end came unexpectedly. He was a great reader and well up in thelogy and politics, and had been a strong advocate of temperance throughout his life. The funeral took place at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Wednesday, and was largely attended.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 19th. 1902.

DEATH

The death occurred on Saturday last of Mr. William Pritchard, of Uxbridge-street, one of the old inhabitants of the town, at the age of 62. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss. For many years deceased had been a faithful member of Salem Church, and at one time had been in a big way of business as a builder and contractor. His remains were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Wednesday.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 26th. 1902.

DEATH

The death occurred at his residence in Wellington-terrace, on Monday, of Mr. Thomas Hughes. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been ailing for some time. He came to Carnarvon about 41 years ago, and had been carrying on business for many years past on the quay as nail and earthenware merchant. The funeral, which was a public one for men, took place yesterday, the Rev. Evan Jones officiating at the house, and Rev. T. Gwynedd Roberts, Conway, by the graveside.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 3rd. 1902.

OBITUARY

We regret to announce the death of Mr. John Owen, watchmaker, 41, South-pen'rallt, which took place at his residence on Tuesday afternoon last, after a very protracted illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude. He was only 31 years of age. He was much respected by all who knew him. He was a faithful and energetic member of Salem Chapel, having been superintendent of the Sunday School for two years. Great sympathy is felt with his widowed mother and his only sister in their sad bereavement.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 17th. 1902.

DEATH OF MR. DAVID JONES

The death occurred very suddenly, on Friday, of Mr. David Jones, chemist, late of Carnarvon, but lately of Old Colwyn, at the early age of 43 years. The deceased was one of a large family. On leaving school, young Jones entered the surgery of Dr. William Maugham (a well-known doctor in Carnarvon in those days), who had expressed a desire to bring up the lad to the medical profession. The death of Dr. Maugham, soon after, however, deprived Jones of the opportunity of becoming a surgeon, and his widowed mother (left with a numerous family of young children) apprenticed him to Mr. W. P. Williams (whom we are pleased to find still hale and active) who at that time carried on the business of a chemist in Turf-square. After some years of patient application to business, Jones, in order to perfect himself, entered upon a course of hard study at the South London School of Pharmacy, during which his health broke down, and compelled him to relinquish his student work and return home. After a period of rest he returned to London to resume his studies, and in a short time carried away the bronze medal for chemistry, and a diploma for proficiency in botany, besides minor school prizes.

Once more returning to Carnarvon he entered the service of Drs. Roberts and Williams, of Castle-square, as dispenser. Here he remained for a lengthy period, gaining valuable experience and a remarkable popularity.

About 16 years ago he commenced business for himself in Institute Buildings, and on account of his proficiency in his profession, and his sympathetic nature soon established a large connection. This business the late Mr. Jones was compelled to relinquish owing to ill-health; and for a long time he was invalided at his mother's residence. Being possessed of an excellent voice, his services were in continual demand at all kinds of musical functions in the northern part of the Principality; and as for Carnarvon town, there is no religious denomination that is not indebted to him for gratuitous services at concerts, for he never would accept payment for singing at the hundreds of charitable and denominational concerts at which he was so prominent a figure. He was a leading member of the Carnarvon Choral Union in its palmy days, when it successfully competed at the National Eisteddfodau, and his fine presence was never missed when the Carnarvon choir was competing. His sickness really commenced in 1894. When the last National Eisteddfod was held at Carnarvon he undertook the sole charge of the Arts Department and rendered himself responsible for the due care of some very valuable articles, among which were the Welsh National Royal Wedding presentation to the Prince and Princess of Wales (then the Duke and Duchess of York), which had been lent by Their Royal Highnesses to the Carnarvon Committee for exhibition in the Fine Arts Departments; and it will be within the recollection of many of our readers that this was one of the most interesting collections that has ever been held in connection with the National Eisteddfod. The enormous labour involved in the classification and arrangement of the multitudinous objects that were sent in for exhibition and completion proved too much for a constitution that was never very robust; and immediately after the Eisteddfod Mr. Jones's health showed signs of a serious breakdown. From that illness he never properly recovered. At the beginning of 1899 it occurred to some of his numerous friends that the time was opportune for organising a complimentary concert to Mr. Jones, in recognition of his kindness and his readiness invariably to assist every worthy movement in the town. Dr. Parry, then mayor, was elected president of the local committee, and Mr. Dan Rhys, secretary. The project was most heartily taken up, the result being that Mr. Jones became the recipient of a hundred guineas, and the people of Carnarvon enjoyed one of the most notable musical treats that had ever been given in the Pavilion. The concert was the occasion of the last visit of Mrs. Mary Davies in the locality, and the first time that Mons. Tivador Nachez, the famous violinist, appeared before a Carnarvon audience. Mr. David Jones was married, but leaves no family.

The following letter, addressed to one who took a foremost part in organising the notable musical event in recognition of Mr. Jones' services to local charitable objects, displays that deep sense of gratitude which was a pleasant trait in the character of the deceased, as well as the optimism which animated him on emerging from a long illness, which he had well-nigh come to regard as hopeless:-

Abergele, July 12th. 1899.

"My Dear Friend, - Accept my sincerest thanks for the cheque to hand to-day for the handsome sum of 100 guineas. I would like to convey to the committee my warmest thanks for the excellent way in which all the arrangements were carried out; and such a crowning success! As my health is rapidly improving, I shall have to turn my face to the world for another battle, thankful to God for having granted me this opportunity again, and for having given me kind and loving relatives; and sincere, sympathetic, and practical friends. I have no words with which to offer you personally my heartfelt thanks for the indefatigable and energetic manner in which you have done your share of this work; but I can say in Ceiriog's words:-

'Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon.'

I would also desire to acknowledge the services of the other members of the committee, and to express my gratitude to all who so kindly helped to make up the success of that splendid concert. - I remain, dear friend, yours very sincerely,

"DAVID JONES"

The funeral took place on Sunday, and was one of the largest seen in the town for many a day. The remains were brought in a hearse from Colwyn in the morning, the Revs. Mr. Jones, vicar, Davies (B), and Jones, Ruabon, officiating. A large concourse of people, including the most prominent men of the town and district, had congregated near Tanybryn, the residence of Mr. Thomas Jones, postmaster, the brother of the deceased, at half-past three, and amongst others present we noticed Mr. C. A. Jones, the chairman of the County Council; Mr. R. O. Roberts, the mayor; and several members of the Town Council, and the Choral Union. A short service was gone through, under the direction of Mr. Samuel Davies, and the funeral started on its way to Llanbeblig Churchyard. All along the route there were evident signs of deep mourning and of sympathy with the bereaved relatives. The principal mourners were: Messrs. T. Jones, postmaster; J. D. Jones, Winchfield, Hants; W. T. Jones, Dinorwic-street; Rowland Jones, Market-street; and Owen Jones, Abergele (brothers), and Captain G. Williams, Twthill-terrace (brother-in-law), At the gate of the Churchyard the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., the vicar, and the Llanbeblig Choir met the cortege, and led the way into the church. Mr. John Williams meanwhile playing "O Rest in the Lord" on the organ. The service at the church was most impressive, the hymns sung being "Ar lan Iorddonen ddofn" and "O Fryniau Caersalem." Miss Prichard, Tower House, accompanying. At the close, Mr. Williams again played the "Dead March" (Saul) on the organ with splendid effect.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 24th. 1902.

DEATH OF MR. C. E. JONES

The death occurred, at his residence, Woodland Lodge, St. David's-road, on Saturday night, of Mr. C. E. Jones (of the firm of Messrs. C. E. Jones and Co., tobacco manufacturers, Bangor-street). Deceased, who was 57 years of age, was a native of Carmel, and spent many years in America, coming to reside in Carnarvon about 25 years ago. He commenced as a tobacco manufacturer in Shirehall-street, but owing to the increase of the business, he had to remove to more commodious premises in Bangor-street. He had been ailing for about three years, and during that time the business of the firm had been conducted by Mr. Jones's sons. Mr. Jones was well known by a large circle of friends, and very highly esteemed. His death creates a void in political and religious circles in the town. He was an advanced Liberal, and was a director of the Liberal Club. He was also a faithful and useful member of Salem church. He leaves a widow, three sons, an aged mother, a brother, and two sisters to mourn his loss. The funeral, a private one, took place on Wednesday, at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The Revs. D. Stanley Jones and Ll. Bryniog Roberts officiated. In the first carriage were Dr. John Williams, the Revs. D. Stanley Jones, Ll. Bryniog Roberts, and Mr. J. T. Roberts; in the second, Mr. Llewelyn Jones, Mr. Robert Jones, Mr. G. Charles Jones (sons), and Mr. G. E. Jones (brother); in the third, Messrs. O. Jones, Richard Jones, and E. R. Jones; in the fourth, Messrs. J. R. Pritchard, D. Jones, and G. Brymer. The coffin, which was of polished oak, was made by Mr. H. E. Roberts, Bangor-street, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Brymer and Davies, Nelson Emporium. A beautiful wreath was sent by the employees at the Virginia Tobacco Works.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 12th. 1902.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN ROBERTS

The death took place on Sunday last of Captain Robert Roberts, at 18, Edward-street, in his 55th year. Deceased had been for some years in charge of the People's Cafe at Castle-square. On Wednesday, his remains were interred at Caeathraw Cemetery; the Rev. Ellis J. Jones, M.A., officiating at the house and graveside. The funeral was public for men only. Mr. John Ethall was the undertaker.

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