8th July, 1910.

GOYTREY. CYCLE ACCIDENT.

On Monday afternoon an accident befel one of a party of young cyclists in the neighbourhood of Llanover. Near the top of Goytre Hall pitch a motor-cyclist coming in the opposite direction collided with one of the lads, named Reggie Green, Earl-street, Abertillery, knocking him off the machine. The lad was so badly injured that Mrs. Williams, of Goytre Hall, had him removed to Nantyderry station, to be sent home to Abertillery by train. The motor-cyclist, named Collier, also of Abertillerv, escaped practically without injury. Both machines were badly damaged. 

19th February, 1915.

GOYTREY.  CONCERT AND DANCE.

A very successful concert was held at Nantyderry Schoolroom on Thursday last on behalf of the Red Cross Society, and an exceptionally good programme was gone through. The Rector, the Rev. J. Davies, took the chair and made some appropriate remarks on the subject for which the concert was held. Songs were given by Miss Hughes, Nantyderry House, Miss T. M. Davies (winner of the Gold Laurels, France), Mrs. E. Evans, Mr. Percy Jones, Mr. Wingrave, Miss C. Lloyd, Mr. Peter James. Pianoforte solos by Miss Muriel Davies and Mrs. Rosser. Messrs. Horsington Bros gave a delightful performance on their hand-bells. An amusing sketch, entitled “The Twins,” was given by the Misses G. and M. Davies, Miss Wilks, Mrs. Leeworthy, and Mrs. Jones. A dance followed.

July 9^th 1915 – Col. Cuthbertson Invalided Home

Lieut.-Col. E B Cuthbertson, MVO. commanding officer of the 2^nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment (Territorial Force) has been invalided home from the front.
Upon arrival in England he stayed in London for a while but he is now home in Goytrey.

24th September 1915.

GOYTREY.  EGG COLLECTION.

Another one hundred and seventy-three eggs were collected last Sunday for the National Egg Collection, at St. Peter’s Church, Goytrey. Altogether one thousand one hundred and fifty eggs have been brought to the church. The eggs are sent to London, and from there they are sent to the wounded soldiers and sailors.

27th April, 1917.

GOYTREY.  BOY’S THEFT.

At the Pontypool Police Court on Monday before Messrs. W. H. Pitten and R S. Probvn – a Goytrey schoolboy was charged with stealing a bicycle, value £2 15s., the property of Thomas Heaven (15) Lewis-street, Abersychan, on Sunday. The evidence given by the prosecutor was to the effect that he and two other lads went for a bicycle ride on Sunday, and, on arrival at Goytrey, they went into a wood to pick flowers. Witness left his bicycle in charge of the defendant, who said he would look after it, but when he (witness) came out of the wood both defendant and the bicycle were missing. P. C. Merrick. Little Mill, said that five hours after receiving information of the theft he saw defendant riding the bicycle. When asked to whom it belonged he replied that it was his. In spite of the boy’s mother’s request to the Bench to send her son away to a reformatory, the magistrates imposed a fine of 10s., to be supplemented by six strokes with the birch rod.

27th April 1917 – Late Mr George Gwatkin

The funeral of the late Mr George Gwatkin of Church Farm Nantyderry took place at Goytre churchyard on Tuesday. The Rev. J Davies officiated.
The chief mourners were: The widow; Messrs Fred, Evan and Gilbert, sons; Mr & Mrs W Gwatkin, son and daughter-in-law; Mr & Mrs T Jenkins, son-in-law and daughter; Mr T Gwatkin, brother; Mrs Williams, sister; Messrs Archie Gwatkin & W Gwatkin and Dick Williams, nephews; and many other relatives.
A number of friends and neighbour were also present. The bearers were: Mr J Banner (Caerleon) Mr R Jenkins; Mr W Knipe and Mr D h Morgan.
Floral tributes were sent by the following: Widow; Sons; Fred and family; Herbert, Annie and grandchildren; Evan, Rose and Tom; Car., Billie and little Billie; sister Ann, Tom and Elizabeth; sister-in-law Louisa; May & Griff; Harry 7 Flo; Fred & Bell; Kate & Dick; Tom & Annie; Iltyd & Lizzie; J & W Banner; Tom; Mr & Mrs Besant; Mr & Mrs Rosser; All at the Mill; Mr & Mrs Evans; Mr & Mrs Jones; Mr & Mrs Howell; Mr & Mrs Tidcombe; Mr & Mrs Powles; Mr & Mrs D H Morgan; Mrs Messenger; Mrs Morgan.

2nd August 1918.

GOYTRE. DEATH on Active Service.

With deep regret we have to chronicle the death in action in France, on July 2nd, of Lce.-Cpl. Percy Thomas Lewis, S.W.B., the youngest son of Mr, W. Lewis. Tv’r-Ywen, Goytrey. In a letter bearing the sad news of his death it was stated that a shell struck the building in which he was at the time, killing him instantly. A pathetic feature of this young soldier’s death was that it happened on his birthday. He was born at the Lower Hendre, Llanover, on July 2nd, 1896, received his elementary education at Llanover School, and later on entered the West Mon. Intermediate School, where he gave every satisfaction to the masters as a scholar who applied himself diligently to all his studies. By further private study he passed his examinations for the Excise, in the office of which he served for some time at Cardiff, then at Pontypool, whence he was called to the colours; joining the South Wales Borderers, and in due time went over with them to France. From there he wrote many letters to his friends, in all of which he expressed his delight at receiving heartening letters from home, and showed his true estimate of the nature and merits of the world-wide conflict in which he took part. In the year 1905, when the Revival was in its strength, at the tender age of nine, he was one of only 30 new members who were received into the Congregational Church. at Hanover. From that day onwards he continued to manifest the deepest interest in all that concerned the welfare of the Church and the Sunday-school. Thus death has removed from our midst, at the early age of 22, an engaging personality that had I already given sure signs of forcefulness of character and high promise of a successful career in life. Those with whom he served in the regiment of the S. W .B. all bear united testimony to his excellent soldierly qualities, and particularly to his sterling Christian character. It is no exaggeration, it is only bare truth, to say-that our young friend, like many more high and low. has given his life for his country and for the world, and, let us firmly hope, not in vain. Such heroic deaths, endured on the world’s battlefields, are, alas and perforce, the costiv price of the world’s advancement. It is this thought which now, as in time to come, will most surely bring real and solid comfort to every stricken and perplexed heart that has been called to sorrow in this great Armageddon of the nations.-D,D.

28th November 1919.

GOYTRE.

PROPERTY SALE. – Glanynant, a freehold property with three acres of land, has been disposed of privately by Messrs. Davis & Sons, Usk, to Mr. B. Morgan. Mr. T. J. Thomas, Bargoed, was the vendor’s solicitor.

April 19^th 1834  – William Watts – Monmouthshire Quarter Sessions

Monkswood, Appellants: Goytrey Respondents

This was a case on the removal of a pauper 66 years of age, named William Watts.
The advocates were, for the respondents, Mr Talbot, for the appellants, Mr Nicholls.
Wm Watts, being examined by Mr Talbot, deposed that 45 years ago he married Martha Edwards, whose mother gave to him a cottage at Monkswood which he occupied 6 years.
The witness on his cross-examination by Mr Nicholls, stated that this cottage was given without a legal conveyance, by a parole agreement; and the brother of his wife had since disputed witness’s right of possession. The question was left to arbitration and it was decided that the pauper had no right to the possession during the lifetime of his mother-in-law; but £20 were awarded to him as compensation for a building which he had erected. The pauper afterwards left Monkswood and acquired property, value £160 in Goytrey, in which place he occupied a house at £12 a year.
Mr Talbot maintained that the pauper’s settlement was by property, in the parish of Monkswood and that the parole conveyance of the cottage was valid.
The learned gentleman quoted authorities in support of his view of the law of the case; but the order was quashed.
(Wm Watts was the innkeeper of the Royal Oak, from 1811-1815 later he lived at Ynyspwcca)

October 26^th 1894 – Stealing a Watch

At the police court on Thursday – before Dr W J Mulligan and M Fowler – Arthur Jones, a labourer was convicted of stealing a watch, the property of Herbert Bishop of Goytrey, on Wednesday and default of paying a fine of 40s, was sent to prison for a month.

December 21^st 1894 – A Farmer’s Failure

Richard Hewitt, farmer of Goytrey, near Monmouth underwent his public examination at Newport on Thursday. Debtor told the court that he commenced business in 1879 as a farmer, with a capital of £100 at the Canal farm Goytrey. Subsequently he also rented Pudda Farm.
His total rental was £30 per annum. His total liabilities were £130 9s, his assets were £41 10s
He first became aware of his insolvency about three years ago. He attributed his failings to stock. Bad trade and law expenses, the Lord having sued him for rent in the High Court and the petition was filed in consequence.

The examination was formally adjourned.

August 19^th 1895 – Serious Charge Against a Goytrey Farmer

At Pontypool police court on Saturday, E J Phillips presiding. William Jenkins, Pantglas Farm Goytrey, was summoned for feloniously assaulting Margaret Jones, a married woman, at Goytrey, on the 9^th inst.
Mr L Webb defended. Prosecutrix said that on the day in question prisoner came to her house on business and after conversing with her, seized and committed the offence complained of. A large number of witnessess were called and prisoner gave on oath a complete denial to the charge.
After a long hearing, the Bench committed the accused for trial at the assizes, accepting bail for £100 and sureties in a like amount.

November 18^th 1895 – Alleged Housebreaking at Goytrey

At Pontypool police court on Saturday, Reuben Gould and Wm. Morris were charged with housebreaking at Goytrey on the 15^th November.
William Lewis, woodcutter, Goytrey said he left his house securely fastened on Monday morning. When he returned in the evening the window had been opened and a gun and two pouches taken.
Jenkin Rosser mentioned two prisoners going towards Abersychan with a gun in their possession. J Lewis said he saw the prisoners at Abersychan carrying the items produced.
They also had the flasks in their pockets.

Prisoners were committed for trial at the Assizes.

1st October, 1894.

PONTYPOOL. The adjourned licensing session was held on Saturday at the Town-hall, Pontypool, Mr. E. J. Phillips presiding, there being a full bench. The Bench granted the renewal of all the existing licences. The licence of the Lion Hotel, Blaenavon, was transferred from Mrs. D. Morgan to Fredk. Jenkins. Mr. L. E. Webbe, Pontypool, applied on behalf of Franklin G. Harris, for the grant of a full licence to the Carpenter’s Arms Inn, Goytrey. Mr. H. S. Lyne, Newport, opposed for the police and Lady Llanover.—The Bench decided to grant the licence.

Saturday April 24th, 1897.

YOUTH FIRED ON AT GOYTREY.

A charge was preferred at Pontypool Police court on Thursday (before Mr. A. A. Williams and other gentlemen) against Enoch Waters, farmer, Goytrey, of unlawfully firing at William Humphreys with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, at Goytrey, on Good Friday. Mr. L. E. Webb, Pontypool, defended.—Prosecutor said that he had been to a tea party at Chapel road, and afterwards called at the Carpenters’ Arms, where he met some companions. They left some time after ten o’clock, and went on up the road singing. One of them suggested they should sing at Waters’ and one of them opened the gate leading to the house, but Waters coming out they all ran away. Witness was struck by a stone as he was running off and had turned round to tell a companion to come on when a gun was fired, and a shot took him in the forehead and arm. several others passing very near him.—Prisoner was committed for trial to the quarter sessions.

8th October, 1898.

Charles Jones, described as a farm labourer of Goytrey, was committed to the assizes for trial bv the Pontypool magistrates on Friday on a charge of being unduly intimate with Amv Herbert, aged fifteen years, at Goytrey, on the 4th of October.

29th October, 1904

GOYTRE TRAGEDY.

THE ALLEGED SHOOTING OF A GAME-KEEPER.

Prisoners Again Before the Magistrates.

Basil Tyler, alias George, and Luther Pinner, the two men arrested in connection with the Goytrey shooting outrage, were to-day brought up at the Pontypooi Police-court. In addition to the charge of shocting the gamekeeper (Charles Cornish), with intent to murder him, Tyler was further charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Mr. John. Thomas, Court Farm, Llanviangel, on the night of the 27th September, and stealing therefrom a double- barrelled gun and other articles, valued at £3 10s. The charge preferred against Pinner was that of aiding and abetting Tyler in his ALLEGED. MURDEROUS ATTEMPT upon Captain Cook’s gamekeeper. The prisoners were brought over from Usk Prison by an early train, and when they were ushered into the court at eleven o’clock there was a densely packed assemblage. Pinner, who was the first to make his appearance, is an undersized man of the. labouring type, with a dark moustache, and Tyler, who is nothing more than an overgrown boy, walked into the court smiling, and took his seat in the dock alongside of his confederate. He was pretty well known in Pontypool, and during the time he was at the reformatory school he used to come with wagons of vegetables to the market regularly. At the outset, Superintendent James said he had again to apply for a remand, as the injured gamekeeper was unable to leave the hospital. A letter was read from Dr. Tatham (Abergavenny) in which he said that Cornish was still suffering from the effects of the gunshot wound, and would be unable to leave hospital for another ten days or fortnight. He was quite unfit to give evidence. Prisoners were remanded for a week.

24th August 1900.

WANTED, by a thoroughly respectable, experienced Farmer’s Daughter, a Situation as Housekeeper in Farm or Tradesman’s House.—Address R., care of Mr. T. H. Rees, Walnut Tree Farm, Goytre, Nr. Pontypool.

9th December, 1905.

OFFERED THE P.C. A FLORIN

No-light Offender Chased a Mile.

At Pontypool Poiice-court to-day Alfred Jones. a. Goytrey farmer, was summoned for driving without lights at LIanvihangel, Pontymoile, and also for attempting to bribe Police-constable Nunley in the execution of his duty.–The officer stated that at 5.20 p.m., on the 29th ult. he was on duty on the Usk road when the defendant drove past with a. horse and trap without lights. He called upon defendant to stop, but, instead of doing so, he drove on. Witness followed him, and found the horse and trap standing outside the Horse and Jockey. The people at the inn did not seem willing to tell him who the trap belonged to, and upon his informing them that he would take posession of it the defendant said it was his property. Asked why he did not stop, defendant said he did not see witness, and, upon being informed that he would be reported for driving without lights, defendant put a two-shiliing piece on his pocket-book and said, “Take that and say no more about it.”

Defendant: Tell the truth.

Defendant said that the reason he did not stop was that he believed someone was shouting after him for a ride. When the policeman told him he had had to run a mile after him he offered him 2s. for his trouble. The Bench fined the defendant 5s. in respect of the first offence, but dismissed the summons for attempted bribery.

17th May, 1907.

NEW CHAPEL AT GOYTREY.

Foundatlon-stones of a new Baptist chapel and schoolroom for the use of the Inhabitants of the Goytrey, Little Mill, and Glascoed Parishes were laid at Little Mill on Thursday. The chapel is estimated to cost about £290, and will provide sealing accommodation for 150 persons.

27th January, 1909.

A TRAMP’S THEFT.

William Bowdell, tramping labourer, was charged at Pontypool to-day with vagrancy by sleeping at the Cwmffrwdoer Brickworks on January 25. There was a farther charge against the prisoner of stealing a hammer and two trowels, value 4s., the property of Philip Morgan, at Goytrey, on January 23. He was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment.

12th June, 1909.

14 UNLICENSED DOGS.

Charlotte Mary Evans, of Nantyderry House Farm, Goytrey, was fined £5 5s at Pontypool to-day for keeping fourteen dogs without Licence.

20th August,1909

CATTLE OR RABBITS?

James Parry, of Black Beach Farm, Goytrey, at Usk County-court on Thursday sued Edwin Baker, of Ynys-y-pica Farm, Goytrey, for £12, for damage to growing wheat. Mr. Heywood, Abergavenny, represented the plaintiff, and Mr. Everett, Pontypool, defended. It was said that defendant’s cattle broke into the growing wheat in May, and did a lot of damage, but the defence suggested that the damage was caused by rabbits from an adjoining wood. Several witnesses were called, including Mr. Montague Harris, valuer, Abergavenny, and Mr. W. H. Pitten, auctioneer and valuer, Pontypool.—In the result his Honour gave judgement for £5 5s. damages.

18th September, 1909.

SNARING RABBITS.

David Thomas, farm labourer, Goytrey was summoned at Pontypool today for trespassing in search of game at Goytrey on September 14^th.
Mr T Watkins, Pontypool prosecuted on behalf of Mr J c Hanbury.
Ernest Williams, a gamekeeper stated that he found wires set as rabbit snares on Park-y-brain Farm, and after watching them for some time he saw the defendant approach and set them again.
Defendant said he has permission from the occupier of the farm to snare a few rabbits, but this was found to be untrue.

A fine of 10s was imposed.

9th October, 1909.

DEFICIENT IN FAT

Edwin Edgar, milk-vendor, Goytrey, was summoned at Pontypool to-day for selling milk which was deficient in fat to the extent of nine per cent, at Pontypool on October 6. Mr. W. J. Everett defended, and this being tihe first offenoe a fine of 10s. only was imposed.

8th December, 1909.

WENT TO BEG FOOD

Edward Robertson and John Bain Tullock, tramps, who were described as Londoners, were charged at Pontypool to-day with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Harry Edward Hughes, and stealing a large quantity of articles of clothing, &c., at Goytrey, on the 2nd inst. Prosecutor stated that he locked the house about 2.30 p.m., and when he returned, about twelve o’clock, he found be back-door half open. He immediately searched the house, and found that several drawers had been ransacked, and a quantity of clothing, &c., valued at about £6, missing. Police constable Powell, Llanover, stated that he arrested prisoners on the Abergavenny road as they were in the act of changing clothes. He charged them with the offence, but they made no reply. Later Tullock said that they broke a window and got in, leaving by the back-door. Prisoners informed the bench that they went to the house to beg food, but as no one was there they broke in and took the clothes. The Bench committed them for trial at the quarter sessions.

5^th October 1910 – Mr Samuel Deverall

Councillor Samuel Deverall of 44 Cross Street Abergavenny, grocer, a former mayor of the borough, who died on August 3^rd last at Pant Glas Farm Goytrey, Monmouthshire aged 44 years, left estate of the gross value of £3703.
Probate of his will dated April1st 1890 has been granted to his widow.
The testator left all his property to his wife, expressing himself as “having a perfect trust in her and therefore knowing she will do that which is just and right for our son.”

21^st December 1894 – Richard Hewlett

Re- Richard Hewlett, farmer, Canal Bridge farm (Bridge Cottage) Goytrey and Puddu Farm Goytrey.

The liabilities were estimated £130 9s and the deficiency estimated £88 19s. Debtor, who commenced business in 1879 attributed his failure to law costs, losses in stock and bad trade. Examination closed.

15th May 1895 – Gazette News
Richard Hewlett, Goytre Mon, farmer: First and final dividend 5s in the pound; pay at the official receivers, Newport.

16^th May 1900 – Henry Crump

Henry Crump of Pengroesoped Farm Goytrey was charged at Pontypool police court, on Tuesday with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a pocket knife.

He was remanded to see whether his daughter would undertake to look after him.

15^th November 1900 – Rosser-v-Knipe

Rosser-v-Knipe, this was a claim for £5 damages done to a trap and harness. Mrs Rosser who lives in Goytrey, stated she was coming home from Pontypool market on the 18^th August, when the defendant, who is a farmer living in Griffithstown, drove into her trap, breaking the shaft, splintering the front of the vehicle and doing other damage.

The collision was admitted and Judge Owen made an order for £3.

28^th July 1914

At the Crown Hotel Pontypool on July 27^th M/s Pitten & Wilton offered several properties. Two freehold houses with 2 acres of land known as New House and Elm Trees were sold to Mrs Lloyd, Yew Tree Cottage for £410.

29^th January 1915

Mr William Williams of Ivy Cottage Goytrey, who died on December 8^th left an estate to the gross value of £667 of which £361 is net personally.

28^th April 1917

Wilks – on April 26^th at Hawthorn Cottage Goytrey, William Wilks, builder &c. Funeral on Monday at Goytrey Church yard at 2.30 pm (near Nantyderry Railway Station.)