27th October 1899 – Poor Rate
Mary Ann Williams, Goytrey was summoned for non-payment of 3s 3d poor rate due to the overseers of Goytrey.
She said she had never paid taxes, only the rent and that she never had notice to pay the rates. Mr E.W. Gwatkin said defendant was duly rated.
The property, a cottage at Glan-y-nant had changed hands and the present owner had refused to pay the rates.
She was given a month to pay, and willingly consented