January 3rd – What happened to the Cider Mill

The Pontypool magistrates were occupied for some time on Saturday in hearing evidence of alleged assault arising out of a village feud at Goytrey on November 10^th, when Charles Ewart Stinchcombe summoned Joseph Edgar for having assaulted him at Goytrey on the above date, also with having wilfully damaged his bicycle to the extent of £3 17s 6d. He also summoned Sarah Ann Edgar for having assaulted him, and for having wilfully damaged his coat to the extent of £1.

There were cross summons for assault against William Thomas Stinchcombe, Charles Ewart Stinchcombe by Joseph Edgar and Edwin Edgar, while Charles Ewart Stinchcombe summoned Edwin Edgar for assault and William Stinchcombe laid a similar complaint against Joseph Edgar.

Mr W J Everett appeared for the Stinchcombes and Mr H Saunders represented the other defendants.

William Thomas Stinchcombe a wheelwright of Blaenavon deposed that he went to fetch a cider mill from Pentwyn in order to take it to Monkswood. When they got to the pond the cider mill sunk into the mud on the road. Witness took the horse out and the cider mill was left there for the night. On the morning of November 20^th witness got to the cider mill, when the elder defendant Edgar was there, witness told him to go into his house as they could get the cider mill out without his help. Witness alleged that Edgar struck him on the face and fetched out his (Edgar’s) wife and son. The latter was stripped to the shirt and shouted “where are the — Stinchcombes! Joseph Edgar further alleged the witness struck his (witness’s) brother three times. His brother did not strike back. Defendant Joseph Edgar then rushed at witness and struck him several times on the side of the face with his fist. He said “I will kill you, you—.

They went back into the house and came out again in about 10 minutes. The three defendants threw stones at complainants.

Witness had given no provocation whatever to Joseph Edgar. Witness saw Mrs Edgar scratch his brother Charles down the face. He saw defendant Joseph Edgar pull the bicycle pump out of his (witness’s) brother coat pocket and throw it into the pond. He also saw Joseph Edgar assault his brother.

By Mr Saunders: He had not complained to the Rural Council about the pond, but he had heard that they had received orders to fill it in. He did not take the cider mill along the main road because the lane was a shorter way. Mr Edgar lent them a horse to pull the cider mill out of the mud and they got it onto the path by the side of the house. The cider mill did not sink in the pond; it got stuck i the mud by the side of the pond. Edwin Edgar began cursing witness. Witness’s brother did not get hold of Edwin Edgar and try to push him into the pond. Witness did not pull off his clothes, he pulled off his coat but not to fight; only to try and get the cider mill out of the mud. He did not go for Joseph Edgar or strike him. Witness or his brother did not get Edwin Edgar down and jump on him. He admitted knocking Edwin Edgar down in self defence. Witness and his brother were not assaulting Edwin Edgar when Mr and Mrs Edgar came out of the house. It was not true that Mr and Mrs Edgar held witness’s brother against the wall until he promised to be peaceable.

The chairman here suggested that the parties should come to a settlement by talking the matter over, as it appeared to be a “neighbourly dispute”

The Clerk: “an unneighbourly dispute”. – (laughter)

The bench asked the solicitors concerned it they would use their influence with their clients with a view to a settlement.

The parties, with their solicitors, then retired, and after an absence of about a quarter of an hour, it was stated that they could not agree as to the damages to the bicycle, Mr Joseph Edgar denying that he damaged the cycle. He said the damage was caused by a horse.

The case was then preceded with, when similar evidence was given as to the alleged assaults.

Charles Ewart Stinchcombe corroborated his brother’s statement as to Mrs Edgar having scratched his face, and Joseph Edgar striking him on the face and other parts. He also struck witness’s brother and they fell, he further alleged that Joseph Edgar kicked his foot through the spokes of the witness’s bicycle which was standing against the hedge. He also threw witness’s pump into the pond. He also stated that Joseph Edgar and his mother rushed out of the house, struck him on the lip, cutting it, and threw a stone at him about the size of a brick. He did not tell the Edgar’s that the — pond ought to be filled in.

By Mr Saunders: The horse did not commit the damage to the bicycle.

Morgan Henry Williams of Monkswood spoke of having seen Joseph Edgar treading on the cycle. The horses were nowhere near it.

Charles Herbert Williams said the horses were quite five yards away from the machine. The animals began to kick and jump owing to the shouting.

The Chairman at this point said the Bench was agreed that the summonses and cross summonses should be dismissed.

Each party was ordered to pay its own costs. The question of damage was one for the County Court, concluded the Chairman.

February 3rd – Nantyderry  – Long Night Dance

In connection with the weekly dancing class, an enjoyable long night was held last week, when, despite the bad weather, there was a good company present. The refreshments were well looked after by Mesdames Jones and Collins and Miss A and L Spencer. Miss E Robins supplied the music. Mr H Jenkins and Mr C Bevan were the M.C.’s

Goytrey – Wedding

A pretty wedding took place at Saron Chapel on Wednesday morning, the Rev Colin Edwards officiating.

The bride was Miss Lily Edwards, the fifth daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards of Coed-y-Clapp, Mamhilad and the bridegroom Mr Thomas Lock of Tiverton Devon.

Monmouth Assizes

Murder Case Included in the Calendar

A murder charge against William Sullivan described as a labourer, is charged with the murder of Margaret Thomas, Lapstone Cottage Pengroesoped, Goytrey on October 26^th.

February 17th – Serious Charge at Goytrey

Prisoner before the Pontypool Bench

To Go To Assizes for Trial

A serious charge was preferred against Benjamin Morgan, a married man, of Goytrey, at the Pontypool Police Court on Saturday, before Mr G Jenkins (chairman) and other magistrates. He was accused of criminally assaulting a girl under the age of sixteen years, vis., 15 years, at Goytrey in September 1921.

Mr W J Everett’s prosecuted on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C. and Mr H Saunders defended.

Beatrice Edwards, living in a caravan at Lower Race, mother of the girl, produced her daughter’s birth certificate, which showed she was fifteen years of age when the alleged offence took place. She told how her daughter was taken into prisoner’s employ as a domestic servant and went with him in a taxi from Crane St. to his house to commence her duties. Her daughter left prisoner’s service at the end of October, in consequence of a statement by the girl witness and her husband went and saw prisoner at the Globe Hotel, Pontypool.

Witness said to prisoner; you are a nice man Mr Morgan. He said; what for? Witness replied: My Ellen’s in trouble. He said: You have not told anyone, have you? Witness replied: Not yet. He said: Don’t tell anyone and I will see Ellen righted. He also said that he would see that the girl was well provided for. He then asked witness and her husband to go in and have a drink. When in the Globe witness’s husband said to prisoner don’t you think you ought to be ashamed of yourself assaulting a girl when your wife was upstairs?

Prisoner said Sh! My brother’s in the passage and I don’t want him to hear.

In her evidence the girl said went into the prisoner’s service at Goytrey at the end of August last year. After she had been there three weeks or a month prisoner arrived home between 10 and 10.30 at night. Mrs Morgan was in bed upstairs and witness slept with one of the little girls. Witness had also gone to bed each night before prisoner got home. He used to shout out to her when he got home to come down and make him a cup of tea. The witness proceeded to to relate what took place on five or six nights.

In answer to questions, she said she did not scream or tell Mrs Morgan because she was afraid to do so. She did not make any complaint to her mother until she had been home some time, after having left prisoner’s service.

Cross-examined: She could not say why she did not scream out so that Mrs Morgan could hear. On the occasions when Mr Morgan called her downstairs she put on her stocking and shoes and a frock over her night-gown. Mr and Mrs Morgan had not complained to her about her conduct with the men and boys in Mr Morgan’s employ. She had not been for a walk with another young man.

Richard Edwards, the girls’ stepfather corroborated his wife’s evidence.

P.C. Powell, who arrested prisoner at Goytrey, stated that when the warrant was read over to him, the accused denied having assaulted the girl. On the way to the police station he said: My wife used to go to meetings. I never stayed in the house with the girl by myself.

Dr McAllen said that when he examined the girl on January 30^th he found that she was pregnant.

Prisoner, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial at the next assizes.

1922 Electoral Register – Benjamin Morgan residing at Glan-y-Nant

April 28th – Morris

In ever affectionate remembrance of Raymond, the darling baby son of Mr and Mrs Val. Morris, Ash Cottage Goytrey, who passed away April 28^th 1920.

Safe in the arms of Jesus

Goytrey Case Adjourned

Mr S R C Bossanquet (instructed to prosecute by Mr W J Everett Pontypool) mentioned the case in which Benjamin Morgan (23) described as a labourer of Goytrey, near Pontypool, is indicted for alleged serious offences on diverse dates in respect of Ellen Violet Luss, a girl of the age of 15 years.

Mr Bossanquet said that the girl had been confined to London where she now lay very ill with pneumonia. Both sides had agreed to ask for an adjournment until the next assizes.

His Lordship allowed this, the witness’s recognanaces being enlarged.

The Grand Jury found a True Bill in this case.

July 14th – Small Holding

A Compact Small-Holding known as “Haymeadow” Goytrey bounded by good roads and comprising:

A Good Cottage, Farm Buildings and about 2 acres, 3 roods and 5 perches of Pasture and Arable Land numbered 812, 813, 814 and coloured pink on Plan 1 of the sale of the Marquees of Abergavenny’s Estate, including a Modern Bungalow with 2 rooms, fitted oven range, cart shed and stables, land tax 3s 0^1/2 Tithe 7s 11d. A part of this lot is occupied by Mr T Jones at a yearly rental of £14, notice to quit having been served on him to expire on 2^nd February last. The remainder, including the Bungalow is in hand and will be sold with Possession On Completion.

September 8th – Goytrey Parish Council

A meeting of the Council was held in the Penpellenny School on Thursday, when the whole of the council were present, viz: Messrs F J Harris, W E Davies, W Lewis, H Dowell, G Lewis, T Jenkins, H Morgan, R Evans, R Logan and E L Jones (clerk)

Mr W E Davies was elected chairman and Mr R Logan vice-chairman. Mr H Dowell and Mr R Logan were appointed overseers. – Mr F J Harris proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman, Mr Rufus Evans for the able and conscientious manner in which he had carried out his duties during his term of office.

Mr Evans suitable replied – it was proposed by Mr Dowell and seconded by Mr Harris that the clerk be instructed to write to the Great Western Railway Co., asking for a stopping train at Nantyderry on Sundays as this would greatly benefit the dairy farmers who at present had no means of forwarding milk supplies on that day; and also calling the attention of the Company to the lack of fires in their waiting rooms at Nantyderry Station during the recent spell of severe weather.

October 6th – Goytre – Successful Annual Competition – Rain Fails to Damp Enthusiasm

The continous downfall of rain on Wednesday failed to rob the 24^th annual ploughing match, hedging competitions etc., run under the auspices of the Goytre and District Farmers Associaion, of success.

There was a fair attendance and although the competitors found the conditions most trying they set up a keen contest. The event took place at Ty Cooke Farm by the kind permission of Mr Nicholas.

The president of the association is Mr W G Buchanan, Manor House, Llanvihangel and the chairman of the committee, Captain W Beer, Highmead Llanvair.

The judges were: Horses, Messrs WE Baker Magor and Evan Lewis Blackwood; Ploughing Messrs J Lewis Llwynderri Raglan and W Alford Raglan; Pigs, Mr R T Bach Griffithstown; Hedging Messrs D Lewis Gwehelog and W Morris Coed-y-gelly; and produce Miss Bevan Crumlin and Mrs Turner Crumlin.

The Awards

Horses: Turnout (son or servant of member)

1. Major Douglas Graham, Brynderwyn
2. Capt. W Beer Highmead Lanvair

Most valueable pair (geldings or mares)

1. Capt W Beer
2. Major Graham

Cart Sucker

1. Capt W Beer
2. D Thomas Nantyderry

Cart Brood Mare

1. and 2 Capt Beer

Nag Breed Mare

1. W E Davies Goytre House

Colliery Horse

1. D Protheroe Court Farm
2. Mrs Jenkins Mamhilad

Harness Horse (driven)

1. D David Llanover
2. M H Attewell Pentwyn
3. Capt. Beer

Foal

1. T Price White House

Horse or mare

1. T Price

Pigs

1. G Stinchcombe Yew Tree Goytre
2. W Lewis Tyrewen Goytre

Cottagers Pig

1. D Jones

Members pig

1. G Stinchcombe
2. W Lewis

Sow and pigs

1. H Attewell

Poultry and Dairy Produce

Goose

1. Miss Powell Bettws Newydd
2. Mrs Price White House

Ducks

1, Miss Jenkins Pentwyn

Miss Edwards Neuadd Llanover

Fowls

1. Mrs W Harris Glenusk Nantyderry

Butter

1. Major Graham
2. Miss Edwards Llanover

Cheese

1. Miss Smith Neuadd
2. Miss Edwards

Ploughing

Champion Class – open

1. W Jenkins Mamhilad House; 2, D James Penypark Llandenny; 3. D Phillips Bwlch

Champion Wheel Plough

1. W Jenkins Grey Hall Abergavenny; 2. Ambrose Jones Llanover; 3. A T Tucker Cwmdowlais Usk

Farmer or farmer’s son

1. J Llewellyn Gilwern; T Lane Llanvetherine; 3. A Tucker

Wagoners

1. Evan Mainwaring Coedhowell; 2. R E Jones Cwm; 3. J Thomas Court Farm Llanvihangel Pontypool

Boys under 18 years

1. T Jenkins Mamhilad; 2. C Price Lanvair; 3. H Nicholas Ty Cooke

Digger Plough

1. J Jenkins Pentwyn; 2. G Mathews Glenisca; 3. T Saunders Brynderwen

Hedging

Champion Prize

1. Divided between Harry Williams Gwehelog and W Howells Bryngwyn

Hedging and ditching – 11 yards in 6 hours

1. T Howells; 2. J Williams Cherry Orchard Lanvair; 3. F Mathews Pentwyn

Farmer’s son or servants under 23 years

1. W Bradley Glascoed; 2 F George Great House; 3. H Watkins Tyncae

Farm Servants – Indoor male servant

1. Percy Edwards Neuadd Llanover 3 years 11 months

Outdoor male servant

1. W Richards Ty Mawr 18 years 1 month

Female servant

1. Miss R M thomas Tyrewen 3 years 4 months

The winners of the block test – judging the weight of a live sheep, were, Mr Vivian and Miss Mary Marfell, both of whom were only a quarter of a pound out. The weight of the sheep was 206lbs.

The secreterial duties were admirably carried out by Mr W T Spencer, Lanvair Kilgeddin.

December 1st – A Timber Deal – Long Drawn Out Dispute

Goytrey – Abergavenny. 

At Abergavenny County Court on Friday before His Honour Judge Hill Kelly for the third time the dispute case in which H Dowell timber merchant of Goytrey was the plaintiff and Ivor G Marsh, timber merchant of Abergavenny the defendant. The point in dispute was whether a quantity of coppice grown oak purchased by defendant from plaintiff was according to contract.

Mr H S C Bosanquet (instructed by Mr W J Everret was for the plaintiff and Mr Jordan (instructed by Messrs Gabb, Price and Fisher) for the defendant.

Mr Bosanquet said that Mr David Jones was appointed independant valuer to view the timber and report and ge reported that there were six trunks which were not in accordance with the terms of the contract but there were certain questions still left open, one being as to how the surplus timber could be treated.

His Honour said that the independent valuer was appointed at his suggestion and if the parties had been content to abide by his decision there would have been no difficulty but when they got his report they desired to call a further body of evidence, which meant a waste of time and money.

Mr Bosanquet: the contract should be put into the hands of an independent valuer to report.

His Honour; that is what was done, but when I came to deal with his report you threw it aside and wanted to call a further body of evidence.

Mr Jordan said that he was not disatisfied with the report, which he considered in his favour but owing to the valuer being put into the box and giving certain answers it became necessary for him to call certain evidence before His Honour.

His Honour said that he had stated that he would hear any evidence but he must say again that a less satisfactory way of treating the case he had ever experienced in any court.

December 1st – Goytrey – Sad Bereavement

Quite a gloom was cast over the district last week when the tragic loss which has befallen the respected family of Mr and Mrs Litten (Rose Tree Cottage) became known.

Mr and Mrs Litten have had the great sorrow od losing two of their younger children within as many days. Their little girl Dorothy aged 13 months passed away on the Monday and Ernest, a bright little lad of 6 years, died the following day after a short illness in both cases.

The funeral took place on Thursday last, when both bodies were interred in the same grave at Saron graveyard and it was a touching sight to see the two little coffins lowered to their last resting place after one another.

The large number present and the numerous floral tributes alike revealed the deep sympathy which goes out to them in their heavy trial.

The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Litten, father and mother, and the elder brother Jack and Frank Litten. May the thought that their little innocents are “safe in the hands of Jesus” console and comfort them until time, the most perfect healer of all, has assuaged their grief.

February 20th
Small rick of hay, 1923 made – apply Williams, Bridge Cottage, Goytrey.

July 13th – Nantyderry

Freehold Bungalow, with about half an acre of ground, water laid on, 4 rooms, in splendid condition.
Vacant Possession; absolute bargain. Folio 334

July 19th – Goytrey

Saron Baptist Church. The third annual tea and sports was fixed for Thursday, July 17th but owing to unfavourable weather the event was postponed to the 23rd inst., when there was a good programme of foot and bicycle races, high jump, coco-nut shies, old Aunt Sally, and in fact, as stated on the posters, all the fun of the fair.
Substantial prizes were offered for competition and a splendid selection of music was provided by the Varteg Silver Band.
Those who liked dancing were well catered for and judging by the attendance, the Saron tea and sports bids fair to outshine all other local events.
The enterprising secretary, (Mr James Williams) and the treasurer (Mr Redvers Phillips) are to be heartily congratulated upon success of the event.

August 11th – Nantyderry Home For Unmarried Mothers

Wonderful work. Interesting references were made at the fourth annual report, regarding the wonderful work that  was being done for young unmarried mothers.
Lady Mother Jackson, O.B.E, J.P., reported a satisfactory year’s work. The home had been occupied by 29 girls and 21 babies and at one time during the year they had had as many as 14 girls and 11 babies – the full number. Since then the average had been eight.
The girls had been contented and happy and had fulfilled their part in making the home a real home. With a few exceptions the babies born had been healthy. The home was the only one worked on the same lines in Wales or Monmouthshire. Time had shown that the months spent there after the confinement were of the greatest value, and though it meant a heavy expenditure, the money was well spent.
They had received delightful letters from old girls, who had expressed thanks for the kind manner in which they had been treated.
The work of the past Matron, Miss Ruffles and nurse Jarrett, had been stupendous. Each year proved how much the home was needed and they hoped the interest and support would be kept up. They had not received so many subscriptions as the previous year and they had lost many good friends and subscribers through death. In many cases the fathers had been persuaded to pay towards the maintenance of the children.
Mr Vaughan Hughes, Chepstow, submitted the statement of accounts. The year had been started with an overdraft at the bank of £387 9s 10d, but happily that had been wiped out, mainly through the splendid work done in connection with the bazaar, which had brought in £513 15s. The balance at the bank on March 31st 1924 was £48 19s 6d but from that had been deducted about £60, which was payable as poor rate. He, (Mr Hughes) was of the opinion that this rate was very excessive for a charitable institution such as theirs and pointed out that it would wipe out their balance in hand. He thought the authorities should display more charity.
He also mentioned that grants were made to the home by the Guardians of Chepstow and Monmouth and thought that the lead given by those bodies might well be followed by similar bodies in other towns, as, if the home did not exist, the mothers would be forced to enter infirmaries and would be consequently be a burden on the ratepayer.

August 15th – Goytrey

A “National” Elocutionist
Heartiest congratulations to Miss Annie Lewis, Cerrig Marion, who, at the National Eisteddfod at Pontypool, divided the first prize for the recitation for those under 18 entitled “The Listeners,” there were 15 competitors.
Annie is a product of Saron Baptist Sunday school and is anxious to share the credit of her remarkable success with her teacher, Miss Nancy Millard, Blaenavon.

Usk Petty Sessions, Thursday
The Lady’s Coat.
In similar plight (referring to the previous case when an overcoat covered the rear index plate of a motor cycle) was Owen Jenkins of Goytrey, when passing through the Langibby district before the lynx-like eyes of P.C. Leith, at 9.15 am on July 31st., but the passenger on the carrier in this case was a lady, whose coat was the cause of her cavalier losing 4s to cover the expense of putting the new into operation.

Marriage
Evans-Richards. On August 12th 1924, at Chapel Ed, Goytre, near Pontypool, by the Rev. Eli Summons, E H Evans, BA., only son of Mr & Mrs Evans Preswylfa and Dorothy, youngest daughter of the late Mr DW Richards of Pontllanfraith and Mrs Richards, 8 Preston Avenue, Newport.

Thursday Next – The Wern, Goytre

Midway between Abergavenny and Pontypool
Sale of Dairy Cattle; Implements; Dairy Utensils; Fodders and Grass Keep to April 1st 1925 for Mr E Davies who is retiring.
Sale at 2.30 – J Straker Son & Chadwick, Abergavenny

August 22nd – Thanks

The family of the late Mr Abraham Phillips, of New House, Goytre (The Croft) desire to thank all kind friends for the sympathy and kindness shown in their sad bereavement, also those who sent floral tributes.

August 29th – Goytrey Parish Council

The services of a clerk and parish overseer to the above council are required: Salary £35
Applications to be in the hands of the chairman, Mr Henry Dowell, Ty-Goytrey, not later than September 13th. Canvassing strictly prohibited.

September 12th – Cycle Accident at Goytrey

Griffithstown Clerk’s Narrow Escape. An alarming accident which might have proved fatal, befell Mr Redvers Prosser of Goytre on Wednesday morning.
Mr Prosser who resides at Canal House was proceeding on his push bike to Griffithstown (where he is employed in the clerical department at Messrs Baldwin’s works,) when he collided with a motor vehicle at the dangerous corner near the Carpenter’s Arms.
He was conveyed to his home where it was ascertained that he was suffering from severe bruises and shock. Mr Prosser is well known in Goytre as an active playing member of the local Association Football team.
References were made recently in the Free Press to this corner as a potential death trap.

Goytrey, Near Pontypool

Messrs Pullen, Burning and Russell, under instruction from the executors of Abraham Phillips, deceased, will offer for sale, on the premises, NEW HOUSE, GOYTREY, (The Croft) Near Saron canal bridge, without reserve, on Thursday 2nd October next, the whole LIVE and DEAD STOCK and FARM IMPLEMENTS including;
Several cows; Pigs; Cart Horse; Yearling Colt; 10 Lambs; 150 Head of Poultry; Prime Meadow Hay; Poultry Houses; Chaff Cutters; Cheese Press; Spring Cart; Spring Tip Cart; Covered Sheep Rack; General Farm Tools; Together with furnishings and effects.

September 19th – Mr Harry Morgan
Obituary of Mr Harry Morgan, of Pudda Goytrey. (Report is in obituaries)

October 3rd – Scholar’s Memorable Day

On Wednesday, the middle classes of Goytrey School had a natural history lesson in Pontypool Park. The boys and girls were in the charge of two mistresses and made the journey by bus at 1 o’clock.
Great interest was aroused by the other classes in witnessing the departure, during the dinner hour, of their school-mates.
One of these, the younger, Hughie Jones, the youngest child of the popular master – found a splendid point of vantage on top of the playground wall. His exuberance of spirit, however, proved his downfall indeed; he lost his balance and fell, fracturing his right arm below the elbow.
When Mr & Mrs Jones returned to the house, after seeing to the departure of the merry children, they were astonished to find their six year old son hors-de-combat, quietly waiting their return.
The stoical demeanour of the little sufferer, during the setting of the bone and since, has been remarkable.

St Peter’s Parish Church

The services in connection with the harvest festival were held on Thursday despite the heavy downpour of rain on Thursday, both the early and evening services were attended by exceptionally good congregations.
The special preacher was the Rev. W Watkin Edwards, Record of Llandogo. His theme was praise as the highest art of worship. While prayer was more or less selfish, in the sense that it was a petition either for some personal benefit or for someone or something in whom, or in which, we were interested.
This nice country church was, as usual, most tastefully decorated by the following:
Alter Mrs Belcher; chancel rails, Mrs Whitehead and Miss Whitehead; chancel stalls Miss M Evans; chancel windows, Miss Lena Lloyd; the screen, Mrs Tedman Jones; the pulpit, Mr Harding and Mr John Rosser; the font, Miss Wilkes; pillars, Mrs Gwatkin and Miss A Gwatkin; windows, the Misses Eunice Prosser, Eileen Morgan, and Elsie Gwatkin; and organ gallery, the Misses N Jeremiah and Vera Jenkins.
The gifts of bread, flowers, fruit and vegetables were exceptionally numerous and choice.
The memory of the brave men of the parish was not forgotten, Mrs William Wilkes having sent a large wreath of laurel leaves for the War Memorial Tablet.

October 10th – Goytrey, The Bus Service

Largely Attended Meeting Makes Recommendation
The intense interest taken in the question of the motor omnibus service running between Abergavenny and Pontypool was reflected in the attendance at a public meeting Goytre School Thursday evening. The room was packed to its utmost capacity, more than a hundred people being present.
Mr W l Jones, the schoolmaster, was asked to take the chair.
The meeting had not been in progress many minutes before it came apparent that the attendance comprised supporters of Rossers bus service and supporters of the Eastern Valley Bus service, together with people who merely desire an efficient and reliable service for the district and who were present to see if that could not be arranged with perfect fairness to both proprietors.
Mr Barret and Mr Rosser, the two proprietors, both addressed the meeting at considerable length, referring to the facts relative to the establishment of the services in the fist instance. Both assured the meeting of their desire to be of service to the neighbourhood. Their remarks were very well received.
Numerous questions were asked and there was considerable discussion after which all parties came together on a resolution proposed by Mr Jeremiah and seconded by Mr Davies, that the two proprietors be requested to make a mutual arrangement to run their busses at different times. This resolution was carried unanimously.
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, on the proposition of Mr Harris, seconded by Mrs Whitehead.

October 10th – Goytrey School Water Supply

In reply to an enquiry from the Secretary of the County Education Committee, the Town Clerk of Newport has written to say that his council would be prepared to provide a supply of drinking water to Goytrey Council School, but water would not be passing through the aqueduct now being laid for at least two years and it would be open to the Committee to make an application at that time.

January 16th – Fire at New House

On Friday night between 11 and 12 o’clock, a fire occurred at New House Farm, shortly be to tenanted by Mr Herbert E Morgan and his bride-to-be, and formerly in the occupation of the late Mr Phillips.
The flames were fortunately noticed by a near neighbour Mr ‘Wick’ Thomas, who quickly informed Mr D H Morgan (Gwynedd), who with Mr N E Morgan (his nephew) and other help, were soon at work quelling a rick fire, which had started burning in several places and was in close proximity to the house and outbuildings.
Had the discovery of the fire been delayed, even for a short time, the damage would have been disastrous.  As it was, only about one ton of hay was spoiled.
We are pleased to state that all losses are covered by insurance.

February 20^th – Goytrey Building Sites for Sale Adjoining main road:

Write; Progress c/o Free Press Pontypool.

^{February 20th – Fire at New House}

^{On Small Rick of Hay 1923 made – Williams,  Bridge Cottage, Goytrey.}

^{April 1st – The Wern, Goytrey}

Mid way between Abergavenny and Pontypool
SALE of DAIRY CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY UTENSILS, Fodders and GRASS KEEP to April 1^st1925, for Mr E Davies who is retiring.
Sale at 2.30
Full particulars in sale poster
J Straker, son & Chadwick FAI
Auctioneers, Abergavenny

^{June 25th – Most Trivial and Trumpery Claim}

Edwin Edgar of Ynyspica, Goytrey, sued Philip Williams for £8 3s 4d damages to certain property and land known as Brook Cottage, Goytrey, and for the cost of a tenancy agreement. Mr H G Lemmon, solicitor, Abergavenny, appeared for the .

Plaintiff said he was the owner of Brook Cottage which he had let to the defendant under an agreement, [produced] in which the defendant agreed to pay the cost 14s 6d but had not done so.
Defendant was in occupation a year, until 20^thMarch 1915, but he was permitted to leave without notice, but witness did not receive the keys until the 30^th.
In consequence he lost a weeks rent [7s 8d] which he now claimed.
Other items in the particulars included 5s damage to a door frame; 5s for cracking rendering by driving two nails to which to fix a hay rack in the stables; 7s for manure taken away; 2s for a slide which was missing from an oven; £1 for stakes and hedging material destroyed; 1s for a latch and key; and 5s damage done to a meadow by unringed pigs rooting.
Cross-examined, plaintiff said the key of the house was sent by registered letter addressed to Monkswood instead of Goytrey, which caused the delay.
Defendant, in cross-examination elicited that the delay in the delivery of the key was caused by the registered letter being addressed to Monkswood instead of Goytrey.
He admitted that he had signed to pay for the agreement and that there was a slight injury to the door post; alleged that if the oven slide is missing, it was not there when he took the house. And the hedging material was used on the place to enable him to do his gardening, otherwise he would have to do away with his chickens.
His honour said this was the most trivial and trumpery claim he had had to deal with for some time and ultimately gave judgement for the claimant for 25s.

The Even Scales
Edwin Edgar also sued Joseph B. Greening of Helmaen Cottage, Llanbadoc, for £5 damages to meadow at Llanbadoc, caused by trespassing fowls for 3 years.
Defendant counter-claimed £8 15s for 3 laying hens [killed] value £4 each, injury to 11 other fowls, 2s each by plaintiff’s dog, and damages to vegetable garden and apple trees by cattle trespassing.
Mr Lemmon was for the plaintiff and Mr E Waddington, solicitor, Usk for the defendant.
Plaintiff said he was the tenant of three meadows at Llanbadoc, which adjoined defendant’s garden from 2^ndFebruary 1913 when he began to complain. The fowls ate off about 20 perches just as if there had been 4,000 rabbits there. He complained to Mrs Greening who told him she had an agreement with the owner of the meadows to run the fowls there, but he never saw the agreement.
He went down to the meadows twice a day from May to October and every time he went, the fowls were there.
He saw Mr Greening put 150 out there on the second Sunday in May 1913, through a hole in the fence.  Witness did not say a word to the defendant, but went to Mr Williams, his [plaintiff’s] landlord.
In 1914 the fowls were continuously on the ground. He had complained to the defendant one or twice and also to his wife.  Defendant said he could not help the fowls going out. In 1915 he believed the trespass was worse than in 1914.
The meadows were 27 acres and the rent was £80 per year.  The fowls put the grass into such a condition that the cattle would not eat it. Repeated complaints were made about the trespass, but no effort was made to stop until he sent in his present claim.
With regard to the counter-claim witness said he had never seen his dog after the fowls. As to the damage done to the garden by 20 cattle trespassing, it was impossible for them to trespass as the fence was a very good one, with barbed wire round the garden about four foot off the ground.
Cross-examined – defendant deliberately turned the fowls out onto the meadow on the Sunday, he counted them. There were over 150. He had complained to Mr Greening scores of times. He had never heard any complaints about his sheep dogs. He had not said he would put his dog in to kill every chicken on his meadow, his dogs had not killed or injured a fowl. The dogs had always been with him and lay down by the shed when he went to milk.
The dog he had in 1913 died in his trap, poisoned, going home. It was given to killing chickens. There had always been a good fence between his meadow and the garden, and he denied that the cattle were in the garden on two occasions. He had received no complaints with regard to such trespass.
Re-examined; he had one of the dogs now; he had seen no slat in the hedge.
Joseph Edwin Edgar, plaintiff’s son gave corroborative evidence, as did Mrs Edgar.
His Honour said evidence in regard to the complaints were very satisfactory.
Defendant stated he had lived at Helmaen Cottage for 17 years, and during the last two or three he had kept 30 chickens at the most, he had never had 100 since he had been there. One or two fowls at a time had been in the grass. In August 1913 he saw plaintiff’s dog kill three laying hens at different times, and he had buried eight others. Early one September morning about 4.30 in the morning, he heard defendant’s cattle in his garden and got up and drove them out. They numbered from 18 to 20. They had done a lot of damage to the garden and apple trees. They stripped one side of a row of scarlet runners, and did 1s 6d worth to apple trees. Last year the cattle were in again. He said nothing to Mr Edgar about it.
His Honour: “why not”?
Defendant: “I did not want to make a bother”.
Re-examined; his garden was about a quarter of an acre in extent, and the fowls were in a little orchard which was about half that size. It was a great and wilful lie for plaintiff to say that he ever counted 150 fowls there. It was plaintiff’s dog that killed the chickens. He went down the field to get five out.
Mr Lemmon: “you had no right to do that.”
His Honour: “that is rather a strict enforcement of the law”
Mr Lemmon: “ it is hardly a neighbourly action”
His Honour :“we must try and preserve our good sense if they do not”
Mrs Greening gave corroborative evidence; Edgar insulted her every time he saw her. She never made any complaint to the Edgar’s as her husband had told her never to have anything to do with them.
His Honour said he had no sympathy and very little patience with a claim of that kind, for two years, according to the plaintiff, this trouble had been going on, and instead of doing what he ought to have done – make a formal complaint to the man responsible – he seemed to have complained by word of mouth, and not in the most desirable manner, to the wife.
However, there did appear to have been some amount of trespass on the part of the defendant’s chickens, and it was as much the duty of Mr Greening to keep his chickens in, as it was of Mr Edgar to keep his cattle in.
Justice for the plaintiff 20s. Defendant was in very much the same position with regard to the cattle trespassing. It was not only very unwise for the purpose of his own case on the part of the defendant not to make a formal complaint to the plaintiff, but it was very unfair to the plaintiff. He might have told the plaintiff – not in a quarrelsome way – of the trespass, and have asked him to repair the fence so that it might not occur again.
His Honour thought some damage was done and gave defendant judgement for 20s on the counter-claim.

^{August 15th – Doctors at Post Mortem Examination}

Death of Goytrey Child Accelerated by Malnutrition.
Evidence “Sufficient for Prosecution under the Children’s Act”
Very great interest was taken by the people of Goytrey in an inquest held by Mr R W Dauncey and a jury of seven [with Major F E Craven-Jones as foreman] at the Carpenters Arms in that parish on Friday evening on the body of the 9 year old illegitimate daughter [Gwendoline] of Mrs Florence Richards of Rumble Street, Goytrey, who died on March 16^th.
Police Superintendent I Spendlove was present with P S Cotterell and P C Taylor, and the proceedings lasted over four hours, the mother being under examination a considerable time.
At the onset, the Coroner warned Mrs Richards that she need answer no questions, nor make any statement that would tend to incriminate her, but whatever she said would be taken down in writing and might be used in evidence against her hereafter.
Mrs Richards elected to give evidence.  All her children, she said, were more or less delicate. A couple of weeks ago she noticed that Gwendoline was shaking as if her nerves were bad but she would not tell witness how or where she felt ill.  Her appetite was as good as ever, and she never complained of not being satisfied, nor of not having had enough food. She had never been refused breakfast to witness’s knowledge, nor had she been made to carry large bundles of sticks before breakfast. Molly was witness’s eldest daughter, 14 years of age.
The Coroner:  Witnesses are going to say that five or six weeks ago the child was seen crying and that when spoken to she said that Molly would not give her any breakfast.
Witness: I always left them to their food; they fed themselves.
You do not know about her being refused breakfast? No sir; but I don’t think she would be refused other than the other children.
Another witness is going to say that she saw the child about a month ago, about 9 o’clock in the morning carrying sticks, and that she had complained that she had had no breakfast, and that you had refused to give her any, is that true? no sir.
Why has she been crying so much?  She often cried and many people would think I had been beating her, but I have never done so.  I don’t know why she has been crying so much.
Another witness is going to say that the child has complained that she did not get enough dinner?, the children are all dealt with equally, and at no time, to my knowledge has she had insufficient dinner.
Have you sent her out with a bottle to fetch paraffin at dinner-time so that she had no time for dinner?  No sir.
In categorical reply to questions, Mrs Richards denied that she had sent the deceased out on errands to prevent her having dinner:  that she had never threatened to “bash her brains in”, that deceased cried frequently from want of food; and that she had forbidden the school teachers providing the child with a cup of cocoa.
The Coroner: why did this child go home to dinner while her sisters remained at school to dinner?; – Because they accused her of stealing dinners.
Was that because she was hungry and had not sufficient food? – I don’t think she stole the dinners and I thought if she came home she could not be accused.  It was not because she had insufficient food.
Do you know that people have given her food? – Not until today I have known that other people gave her a mouthful of food.
And if a witness comes forward and says that she has given your child food several times and that when you found it out you kept her from the house, is that not correct? No sir.
Why have you always sent this child and not the other children for wood? – I have one to help me in the house and the others are too young.
You have a boy? – Yes, aged 17.
Why not send him? – Because he is at work, he does casual work.

The Girl’s Illness
In reply to further questions witness said she had no knowledge that deceased had been heard crying when going to the wood and saying that she had had no breakfast; nor that her son Jack had ill-treated and threatened the child.  Deceased did not carry all the sticks, but she got them every day for the morning. When witness noticed her shaking on March 9^th she got her into the house and seeing no improvement later, she sent for the doctor.  That was on Thursday week.  Deceased went to school a couple of days after the Christmas holidays, but she had not gone regularly because witness objected to the child being kept in the infants’ class. She knew she was under an obligation to keep the children at school until they were 14, and the magistrates had made an order against her. Deceased was in a made up bed in the kitchen when the doctor came on the Thursday and she did not go out afterwards to her knowledge.  Witness kept the child downstairs because her legs would not allow her to go up and down stairs to attend to her. Deceased was about the same, and she sent a message to that effect to the doctor on the 13^th.
The Coroner: But she seemed very ill, didn’t she? – I could not understand her because her appetite was so good. She seemed better witness continued and said she was better on the Sunday but witness did not understand her shaking and her hands trembling so much. She seemed to be the same all day on Monday.
“I was going to pick her up, then I thought I would put the children to bed first.  I had partly raised her and then her head fell forward and she died immediately”.
In reply to questions as to diet, witness said that deceased had hot milk on the Monday.  She wanted jam and was cross, but witness did not give it to her as she thought she ought not to have it.  She had only bread and butter on the Sunday for breakfast and milk for dinner.  She had milk just before she died, but nothing solid to eat.  During the time she was ill – from March 9^th to the 16^th – she had toast and bread and butter and milk.  At other times she had had the same as the other children, bacon and bacon and fat, and bread and butter etc.
The Coroner:  Now I am going to put it you, and you need not answer it unless you want to, that this child has been systematically underfed for a very long period? – no sir, not at all.
That, perhaps without actual violence that you have systematically ill-treated this child? – No sir, I have never marked the child.
That you have under-clothed the child? She has been clothed in the same way as the others.  I know their clothes are scanty, but I have little money.
That you have treated this child quite differently from the other children? – Not at all sir, – she is my child, and I have had the same thought for her as for the others.
Had the children as much milk as they wanted? – No sir, I could not afford it.
How much did they have? – I get a quart a day.  I have only 15s a week besides my earnings as a general thing.
Do you keep cows? – No sir, I keep goats and when they have milk I make most of it.
The Coroner put questions as to the ordinary daily diet of the family, and witness re-asserted that Gwendoline had the same as the other children. Deceased ate two or two and a half rounds of bread from a 2lbs loaf at a meal except when it was a cooked one with potatoes and other vegetables.  Deceased took an average day’s food up to the Saturday before she died.  Then a friend, Mrs Cutter advised her to give the child more milk and less food.  On the last Sunday deceased asked her for an orange, and witness peeled it and she ate it contentedly.  On the Monday – the day before she died witness cooked her an apple before dinner, she ate that and had three half cup-fulls of milk after.
The Coroner: Do you seriously tell me that the child has been fed like this up to the Saturday before she died? – Yes.
Do you know that the doctor says there was not an atom of fat on the child’s body? – It was not for the want of food sir.
That the condition of the body could only have been brought about by the systematic lack of food.

January 8^th- Stranded Taxi-Driver

Fredk. Rosser, bus proprietor, Llanover was summoned for driving a motor taxi on the highway after hours without a light at Goytre on Dec. 22^nd.
Pleading in mitigation of the offence, he said he was unable to light his lamps owing to the roughness of the weather, and that he was stuck for three hours owing to the snowstorm.
A formidable list of previous convictions for various offences were proved against him, after which a fine of 30s was imposed.

January 15th – Stakes and Tinet Watling, etc.,

in Coed-will Gutta and Wharf Woods, Goytrey, adjoining good roads. Few loads of rough untied tinet, cheap. – D H Morgan, Goytrey, Pontypool

January 15^{th –} Mrs Lucy M. Wilks, Penpellenny

To the general regret of all those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance for very many years, Mrs Lucy M. Wilks, widow of the late Mr William Wilks passed away after only a day’s illness at Hawthorn Cottage, Penpellenny on Sunday last.
Well known in the life of the district, her sudden demise caused quite a shock to the residents, amongst whom she will be sadly missed. Having continued the business of her husband in the building trade since his death, Mrs Wilks was a popular figure, and was to be seen carrying out her daily rounds in her familiar pony and trap.
She was a very capable business woman, beloved by her employees and was of an amiable and loveable disposition. She will be missed at Goytrey Parish Church where she was a faithful and loyal member.
The funeral, which took place at Goytrey on Wednesday, was largely attended, bearing testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased had been held throughout the neighbourhood.
The officiating minister was the Rev H.C.P. Belcher, M.A. rector. The coffin, of plain elm bore the inscription “Lucy Maria Wilks, died Jan 10^th1926 aged 64 years.”
Six employees acted as bearers, and among the principal mourners were Miss Robbins (niece); messrs Philip and Joshua Robbins (brothers); Miss R Wilks (niece); Mrs Merrick (sister in law); Mr W Jackson, manager; together with several nephews and nieces. The coffin was covered with a large number of floral tributes.

January 29^{th –} Lucy Maria Wilks, Goytrey, deceased

Notice is hereby given that all debts due to the estate should be paid to the executor as below, and that all claims due from the estate should be forwarded to him without delay. – W Jackson, The Laburnums, Goytrey, near Pontypool. Jan. 18^th1926.

March 12th 1926 – The First Time

At Abergavenny of Wednesday, Joseph Edgar Goytre, was summoned for using a motor-car without a road fund license.
P.C. Griffiths said that when he asked the witness about the license, the defendant replied “this is the first time I have let her out this year. I was going to the Post Office for the license this morning”.
Witness then asked for his driving license, and he replied that he had left it at home. Later he showed witness a driving license that had expired on December 31^stlast year. Defendant was fined £2 for the car without a road fund license.
He was not summoned for not having a driving license.

April 22^nd

Non-Suited Landlady’s Claim for Rent

Declaring that the plaintiff had ceased to satisfy him that the amount claimed was owing, Judge L C Thomas non-suited Ada Elizabeth Morgan, “Gwynedd” Goytrey for whom her husband David Hugh Morgan appeared at the Pontypool County Court on Wednesday, when William Thomas, Bryn-y-nant Nantyderry for sued for £5 14s 6d arrears of rent alleged to have been owing on no. 2 Saron Cottages, Goytrey, which premises the defendant had occupied up to last October.

For the defence Thomas contended that he had been overcharged. The agreed rent he said was £8 per annum, this had been increased to £9 2s and afterwards to 5s a week without notice.

Thomas further complained that plaintiff had tried to turn him out like a dog and quoting from the rent Restrictions Act he alleged the limit of 40s per cent had been charged for repairs, where none had been carried out.

As stated plaintiff was non-suited.

April 22nd

Sale- Rudge; perfect running order: good tyres; cheap – Brook Cottage Goytrey.

May 27^th

No Order Made

An application was made by Edgar Walter Lewis for the possession of Pentre Grange Cottage Goytrey, in the tenancy of Thomas Lawrence Lewis.

Mr Harold Saunders appeared for the applicant and Mr W J Everett for the defendant.

Mrs Rachel Jones a former owner of the cottage gave evidence to the effect that it was let to the defendant on February 6^th 1926 (the premises then being vacant) at a weekly rental of 5s. In March last year she sold the cottage to applicant.

Mr Everett submitted that the notice to quit was bad and the clerk having advised the bench that the tenancy must terminate on the same day in the week that it commenced. No order was made.

Evidence as to the service of the notice was given by Miss Ivy Mapeon, clerk in the employ of Messrs Gardener, Hayward and Grey, solicitors, Abergavenny.

January 4th – Goytre Children’s Entertainment

In aid of school funds, Saron Baptist Sunday School gave an entertainment at Penpellenny Schoolroom.

The programme consisted of a playlet by the children entitled “The Golden Seam,” recitations, solos, also a dialog by the adults entitled “Honesty the Best Policy.” There was an enthusiastic and appreciative audience to encourage the young performers, who carried out their effective parts with a clearness of enunciation and a confidence that spoke volumes for the training received.

Much credit is due to Miss E Williams, the accompanist , and Mr & Mrs Vaughan Croesnypant, who helped to train the children and make the dresses so dainty and effective.

Mr Lewis, Pentre Grange, occupied the choir. After a hearty vote of thanks had been passed for the chairman, a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing God save the King.

January 4th – Mr David Hutchinson of Nantyderry (In Obituaries)

January 11th – Danger to Motorists

For allowing pigs to stray on the highway, Edward Charles, farmer, (Parc-y-brain) was ordered to pay 5s costs.

When approached by PC Taylor, the defendant, it was stated made the excuse that “someone must have left the gate open.”

Administering a caution, the chairman reminded Mr Charles that the presence of pigs on the highway was most dangerous to motor traffic.

March 1st – Death of a Nantyderry Lady

The death took place on Tuesday, at the residence of her father, Mr J Harding, Nantyderry of Mrs Flowers, widow of Mr Flowers, who pre-deceased her some years ago. Deceased, who was well known and respected at Nantyderry, leaves a daughter to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. The funeral takes place tomorrow, Saturday.

March 8th – Funeral of Nantyderry Widow

The funeral took place on Saturday at Goytrey Church, of Mrs Alice Flowers, whose death was reported last week , occurred on the previous Tuesday. She was the widow of the late Mr Gilbert Flower of Temple Cloud, near Bristol, who predeceased her seven years ago..

Deceased who was 39 years of age was the daughter of Mr John Harding, Nantyderry with who she had lived since the death o f her husband.

Mrs Flower was born in the same house in which she died. Unassuming in character, she possessed a sweet and loveable disposition and throughout the countryside, her demise roused general sympathy with her aged father and family.

The Rev. HCP Belcher, M.A. conducted the services at the house and graveside. With Mr C Merrick presiding at the organ, two of the deceased favourite hymns were sung, viz., “God moves in mysterious way” and “Thy will be done.”

The bearers were Messrs Spencer, Dobbs, Taylor and Lloyd.

The mourners were:

Father; Millie, Laura and Edith and husbands, (sisters and brothers-in-law) Richard and Harry, (brothers) and Mrs Flowers (mother in law.)

April 12th 

House to Let, with garden, Goytrey, 3 minutes from bus. – apply E Edgar Ynyspica. Cottage and garden to let apply Evans, Great house Mamhilad

April 19th – St Peter’s Church – over 200 Easter communicants

The annual Easter Vestry was held in the schoolroom on Friday, the Rector presiding. Mr Richard Jenkins and Mr Herbert Gwatkin were re-appointed rector’s and people’s warden respectively.

The following were elected sidemen for the ensuing year:

Messrs; A Bullock, Morgan Edwards, T Evans, W Harris, H Hughes, W Jackson, W J Jenkins, T Jenkins, C Tedman Jones, G Jones, W L Jones, D Knight, EJ Morris, W Nichols, E Owen, J Owen, R J Rosser, W E Rouse, E Spence, and Cast L D Whitehouse.

Parochial Church Council:

Messrs: W Jackson, D Knight, C W Merrick, E J Morris, R J Rosser and Capt L D Whitehouse.

The rector thanked the church workers for their continued and valuable assistance and their Loyal and hearty co-operation. the meeting commented upon the large number of communicants at the Easter Festival and remarked upon the generally satisfactory nature of the mature accounts. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.

May 10th – An Unfortunate Couple

Trading Troubles at Goytrey and Pontypool – A Pathetic Case

Frederick W Millard and his wife Annie, of High Street, Pontypool, appeared at Newport Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday for examination before Mr L H Horby, D L The Registrar.

Frederick W Millard who is in his 60th year, attributed his failure to trade depressed and ill-health following an accident in 1921, which crippled him, while working as a pattern maker at a steel works and for which he was awarded £300 compensation. His wife then became a credit draper but she had nine months illness and her taking decreased.

With the £300 compensation received in respect of the accident Millward bought Glanynant Cottage, Goytrey, for £400 and left £200 of that on mortgage. He also bought a pony and trap for £30 which was used for hiring for light haulage before the buses honeycombed the district. It was also used to assist his wife in her business as a credit draper.In 1928 he went to Pontypool, where he bought the premises, 21 and 22 High Street for £465 the whole of which was raised by mortgage. There he commenced a confectionary and general dealers business. His liabilities expected rank for dividend were given as £101 and deficiency was £65.

The wife, Annie Millard, gave her liabilities as £137 and the deficiency was £124.

“I thought times would come better and I would succeed ,” she pathetically remarked. A friend in February this year made an offer of 4s in the £ but it was not accepted. She and her husband then filed their petition.

Mrs Millward attributed her failure to trade depression and the illness of her husband and herself.

May 24th – Ownership Disclaimed at Goytrey Inn

Suspicious act at closing time in the Goytrey Arms Goytrey during a police visit on April 6th, was investigated at Pontypool Police Court on Saturday when Arthur Jones, the licensee was summoned for supplying beer to Albert Ruck, a youth of twenty one, whilst the latter was charged with aiding and abetting in the offence.

Mr Horace S Lyne, Newport, prosecuted for the police and Mr W H V Bythway Pontypool, defended.

Visiting the Inn at 4.30 pm, on the Saturday in question, P C Taylor said he saw twelve men in the smoke room. Six of them were playing cards, the defendant Ruck was sitting with his back to the bar, and noticing that he was trying to conceal something with his right arm, witness asked him to stand up, which he did. He then found a half pint measure full of what appeared to be freshly drawn beer with froth on it.

The landlord when spoken to disputed that it was freshly-drawn beer, saying that he had drawn all the beer supplied during the hours and that he could not account for it.

To prove his assertion that it was not freshly drawn beer, Mr Jones drew a half pint of beer contrasting the difference in the beer.

Ruck said he knew nothing about the half pint, adding, “It is not mine.”

Could Tell Fresh Beer

Corroborative evidence was given by PC Duncan, who, in reply to Mr Bythway , said he could tell when beer was freshly drawn. He was not a teetotaller, but he did not drink beer. (Laughter)

Addressing the Bench, Mr Bythway said the young man Ruck had beer whatsoever after closing time and he had purchased none. He did, however, did take a sip out of his fathers half-pint at open tap. Young Ruck was watching the game of cards – the usual Saturday afternoons amusement in the country – when the police entered the Inn and he did not know the half pint measure of beer was there.

On the afternoon in question some young men had been engaged in repairing a touring car outside the Inn and some of them joined in the game of cards. The men were perfectly lawful there after hours and had not had any drink.

The Chairman: Not even a pop? (Laughter)

Mr Bythway: No Sir

Without hearing any further evidence, the bench decided to dismiss both summonses owing to the strong element of doubt in regard to the supply.

The Chairman estimated that the Bench thought the police had acted rightly in bringing forward the case.

May 24th

Goytre Parish Council ask for a competitive bus service.

June 7th – Alleged Theft

Lewis Morgan, 17 of Prescoed, who is working at Gwenydd Farm, Goytrey, was brought up on Monday morning, before Messrs H A Williams and S A Hiley, on a charge of stealing a pair of trousers, value 7s 11d the property of Thomas Pearce, another young farm labourer of New House, Llangwm. He was remanded on bail until June 13th.

June 21st – SS Anniversary Goytrey

On Sunday the Sunday school anniversary services were held at Saron Baptist Chapel. In the morning Mr James, Pengroesoped gave an eloquent address to a fairly good congregation, he also presided over the afternoon service.

The evening service was presided over by Mr C Morgan, Macs-y-beren, Goytrey.

June 28th – Funeral of Mrs Rachel Owen at Goytrey Parish Church.

The funeral took place on Wednesday last at Goytrey Parish Church of Mrs Rachel Owen, aged 54 of Nightingale Cottage, Goytrey, who passed away on the previous Friday.

Deceased, who was the wife of Mr Albert Owen, was highly respected in the district, she leaves a husband, three sons and three daughters to mourn their loss.

July 5th – From farmer’s boy to M.A. Mr J Evan Jones, Abergwellan

Among the results of the post graduate Research Degree examinations of the University of Wales, recently announced, is the name of Mr T Evans Jones, B.A., Abergwellan, Goytrey.

July 19th – Goytrey Presentation

A large number of women’s unionists from Goytrey, Llanover and Mamhilad  met at Nantyderry on Monday to congratulate their president Mrs L D Whitehead on the conferment of the honour of O.B.E. and to present to Her a gift as a mark of their esteem and affection. The gift took the form of a beautiful silver and tortoiseshell casket, suitably inscribed and an album containing the names of the subscribers.

August 23rd – Motor Cyclist Summoned

George Dudley of Goytre, steel-worker was  fined 10s for each driving offence, 1. driving without lights at Mamhilad 2. for not having a driving licence 3. no rear light.

Goytrey Possession Case

Before Deputy Judge Hugh Jones at Pontypool County Court on Wednesday, Mrs Sarah Ann Edgar applied for possession of two de-controlled dwelling houses known as Plough Cottages, Goytrey, tenented by William Henry Pitt and Joseph Cozier. Arrears of rent, it was stated, were owing in respect of both the houses, which were let at a weekly rental of 10s 3d and 10s 1d (including rates) respectively. Possession was granted within 28 days.

August 30th – Bankruptcy case – Gazette Notice

Receiving Order in Bankruptcy Newport. Richard Alfred Bracey of Oak Tree Cottage Goytrey, journeyman pastry-cook.

September 13th

Furniture sale at the Birches Penpellenny, 7 minutes from the Carpenters  Arms.

October 11th

Goytre and district farmer’s sheepdog trials were held at Pentwyn Farm Little Mill.

October 18th – Goytre women’s unionist association.

A very successful whist drive and dance at Nantyderry on Thursday last, at which Sir Leo and Lady Forrester Walker were present. The event was organised by Mrs Tedman Jones. Prizes for whist were given. by Mrs L D Whitehouse.

The wining ladies were Mrs M Jones, Aberdovery; Mrs Marfel and Mrs Bullock, Goytrey; Gentlemen: Messrs T Williams, R Gwatkin, L S Jenkins, Llanover.

The following acted as M.C’s Messrs H Gratkin, E T Morris, J Rosser, D Knight and L Morgan Williams.

November 22nd – House in Goytrey, –

midway between Abergavenny and Pontypool. – Apply Woodlands, Llanover.

December 22nd – Good milk cow and calf for sale –

Prosser, Ty Newydd, Goytrey, Pontypool.

January 17th – Golden Wedding

Mr & Mrs Stinchcombe of Goytrey.
Never Missed Pontypool Market, Mr & Mrs William Stinchcombe of Goytre who celebrated their Golden Wedding on December 29th last, are a remarkable couple.
They have lived in the same house for 47 years and Mrs Stinchcombe has not missed being at Pontypool provision market one Saturday since the market house has been built.
William Stinchcombe was born at Monkswood on September 21st 1854 and his wife Annie at Llantilio near Abergavenny on June 21st 1859.
They were married at Frogmore Street Church, Abergavenny on December 29th 1879 and they have three daughters, two sons and ten grandchildren. A daughter is Mrs Evans, a sub-postmistress at Brynwern, Pontypool.
Mr Stinchcombe has a remarkable memory and a wonderful knowledge of the bible.

February 14th – Women’s Unionist Association

The annual meeting of Goytrey Women’s Association was held at Goytrey Hall on Thursday by the kind permission of Mrs L D Whitehead O.B.E.
Tea was provided by Mrs Whitehead to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded.

February 28th – Mr Edward Owen

An Old Inhabitant of Goytrey, at the Gables Goytre the death took place of Mr Edward Owen aged 83 years.
Deceased, who was one of the oldest inhabitants of Goytrey, was very well known, having lived in Pontypool and Goytrey for well nigh 80 years.  He was born in Cwm Ddu Radnorshire and came to Pontypool as a boy where he learnt his trade as a bootmaker at which he worked until a few years ago.   In his young days he belonged to the Pontypool volunteers.
His wife pre-deceased him eight years ago, and he leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. The second son David went to live in Los Angeles, California from Griffithstown seven years ago.
The funeral took place on Thursday last at St Peter’s Church Goytrey, the Rev. H C P Belcher officiating.
The chief mourners were, Mrs Prowse and Mr and Mrs F. Averill, [daughters and son in law]; Mr A. Owen, Mr & Mrs J. Owen, Mr & Mrs H. Owen, [sons and daughters in law]; Mr & Mrs E. Owen, Mr & Mrs Ivor Jones, Messrs W. Owen, and K. Averill, Misses, E. Bishop, W. Owen, A. Owen, G. Owen and E. Owen, [grandchildren]; Mr John Harding, Nantyderry, [brother in law]; Mrs Rosser, Mr & Mrs George Phillips, Mr H. Harding and Mr. R. Bowen, nieces and nephews; Mr & Mrs George Evans, Lanfoist; and Mr. Llewellyn, Abergavenny.
The bearers were; Messrs: J. Rosser, H. Gwatkin, L. Prosser and W. Summers.
Floral tributes were sent by the following: Sons and daughters; Grandchildren; Herbert and family, Pontypool; Vi and Wilf, Stoke Gabriel; John and family, Nantyderry; Mr, Mrs and Miss Jackson; Mr and Mrs H. Gwatkin and family; Miss Weeks; Mr and Mrs Llywellen, Abergavenny; Mrs Mathews and daughters.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr W. Jackson.

March 7th – The Gables Cottage

Thursday next March 13th, commencing at 1pm prompt.
Sale of Furniture of the late Mr E Owen.
Including:
Bow-fronted mahogany 4ft chest of drawers; 3ft x 3ft table; good mangle; good tone piano; oval table; oak bevel plate sideboard; 6ft settee; four kitchen chairs; long table ?ft 8″ x 2ft 2″; Maple chest of drawers; black and brass bedstead; feather bed; three mill puff beds; rugs,; dressing pairs; chamber ware; mirrors; lamps; saucepans; kettle; fire-irons; Lino, oak washstand; picture; china; sewing machine; arm chairs and a number of varied lots.
Sale will be over in good time for removal same evening.

March 14th – Mrs E. Davies

Funeral of Goytrey Benefactress
The death of Mrs Elizabeth Davies, wife of Mr Evan Davies, the Wern, Goytrey, took place on Friday, at the age of 73.  The funeral took place at Saron on Wednesday and the officiating ministers were the Revs: O.C. Morgan [Llanover], W. Jones [Mozerah], E. Symmons, [Goytrey], A. Rees, [Saron] and L.H. Davies, [Hanover].
The chief mourners were; Messrs Evan Davies [husband]; Hugh Davies [son]; Mr & Mrs Theo Davies [daughter and son in law]; Mr and Mrs J. Latham, [daughter and son in law]; Mrs T. Davies, [daughter]; Mr and Mrs W.J. Lloyd, [daughter and son in law]; Mrs H. Davies [daughter in law]; Evan, Thomas, Blodwen, Sally and Alf, [grandchildren]; Mr David Davies, Aberystwyth, [brother in law]; Mrs Roberts and Mrs M Jones, [sisters in law]; Mr Hugh J Roberts and Mr H. Bennett [nephews].
The bearers were: R.M. James, Glanusk, J. James, Greencourt, W. James, Cochran and E. Jones, Church Farm Llanarth.
Touching references were made by the Rev. O.C. Morgan in his address to the Chapel to the life and work of the deceased and it is interesting to note that the interment took place in the new part of the burial ground, which was the gift of Mr and Mrs Evan Davies to Saron Baptist Church upon their purchase of the Wern Farm and their coming to reside there in 1921.

April 25th – Oak Tree Cottage

For sale with vacant possession, the above desirable freehold dwelling house with walled garden and about 4 acres of land.
The property is in excellent condition and very suitable for use as a poultry farm or market garden.
The house contains 3 rooms on the ground floor, four bedrooms and usual offices.
Further details apply: D W Jones, solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil.

June 6th – Pontypool Police Court

A Goytre woman was summoned for not sending her son to school.
“They have torn his coat to pieces” she said and I cannot work to get money to buy him another. I only get 17s 6d a week and I have enough to do to find food. The children are badly treated at school.
The Chairman: You told us that last time. It is no use being stubborn.
Defendant: I am not stubborn.
When told she would be fined 5s the defendant said, “He will have to stay at home more now.”

June 20th – Monkswood Lad and Stolen Rug

Mrs Annie Elizabeth Jones of ” The Haven“, Nantyderry, at 11 pm on April 26th, left her motor car unattended outside “The Birches,” Goytrey.
When she returned to it ten minutes later the lights had been switched off and a travelling rug, which she valued at 10s was missing.
On Monday last PC Taylor, of Little Mill, on inquiry work, visited the house of Sidney Arthur Payne, Rumble Street and saw the rug on the back of an armchair.
The lad, a twenty year old labourer, was interviewed at his uncle’s farm where he is employed. He admitted taking it, “I had been drinking cider and the devil must have got hold of me.”
Defendant was lectured and ordered to pay 5s costs and bound over to be of good behaviour.

June 20th – A Goytre Claim

At Pontypool Court on Wednesday, before his Honour Judge L C Thomas, a claim was brought by Joseph Edmund Edgar, garage proprietor, Goytrey, against the All Weather Mechanical Grouting Company, London, for good supplied and work done, amounting to £23 8s 6d.
Mr Isca Bowen appeared for plaintiff and Mr R Basset Spencer, Tredegar for the respondent.
The work was authorised by Mr Bland, a former foreman of the Company.
Defendant denied authority and stated that their practice was to pay plaintiff from time to time such amounts as were due for petrol and oil used by Bland for his motor cycle in carrying out the work of the Company. The accounts had never been sent to the Company until after the foreman had left the district.
Plaintiff said that Mr Frederick Smith, a director of the Company, had stated to him that plaintiff was to have authority.
Mr Smith stated that he had no recollection of that but he could not definitely deny it.
The judge said that it appeared that Bland had been obtaining credit from Edgar, had been receiving payment from the Company but had not paid over to the plaintiff.
Judgement for the amount claimed was given.

September 26th – Mr Edward Lloyd, Resident of Pengroesoped

An old and esteemed inhabitant of Pengroesoped passed away on Wednesday in the person of Mr Edward Lloyd aged 78 of Lapstone Cottage. He leaves a widow and children.
The funeral took place at Mamhilad Church on Saturday.
Amongst the mourners present were: The widow; Mr E A Lloyd, son; Mr & Mrs D J Morgan, son-in-law and daughter; Mr & Mrs F H Lloyd, son and daughter- in- law; Miss E and Master B Lloyd, daughter and son; Mr Oliver Jenkins, son-in-law; Mrs E George, sister; Messrs, Tom, George, Fred and Charles Kennard, brothers-in-law; Mrs Jones, niece; Misses I and R Morgan, grand-daughters; Mr R Morgan, grandson; Mr T Tucker and Mr James, (Pengroesoped.)
The bearers were Messrs David Jones, Fred Griffiths, Jack Jones and Richard Bowen.
Floral tributes were sent by:-
Widow, Else and Billy; Ted, Annie, David, John and family Fred, Gladys and Cyril; Fanny and family, Monmouth; Jim, (brother) London; Tom, Fred and Chas Kennedy; Mr & Mrs R Bowen; Mr & Mrs James and family; Mr & Mrs Wixey, Llanhilleth; Mrs Thomas, Old Stores Goytre; Mrs Val Morris, Old Stores, Goytre.
Arrangements were carried out by Mr W F Evans, Little Mill.

March 13th – The Wern

Pontypool 4 miles. Abergavenny 6.
Genuine unreserved sale of the choice and neat collection of farming stock, comprising:-
25 excellent Hereford and Shorthorn Cattle
Pure Bred RIR and WW Poultry and Poultry appliances.
Morris Cowley Car, Rick of Hay, a few lots of well-kept implements.
Rennie, Taylor & Co., have been favoured with instructions from Mr T Davies who is giving up farming, to conduct on Thursday next, Mar. 19th at 2pm.

Six -roomed Cottage; good garden; near bus route. – Mrs Morgan, Gwynedd, Goytrey, Pontypool.

April 10th – To Let

House and garden, with or without meadow,  on Pontypool-Abergavenny main road. – Edgar, Goytrey, near Pontypool.

April 24th – Mr W G Sansom

Goytrey Man Who Loved his Garden

The death occurred on April 13th, after a short illness at Ellersley, Goytrey, of Mr William George Sansom.
A native of Wareham, Dorset, the deceased had been in delicate health for some time, but this did not prevent him from devoting all his energies to gardening- a hobby he was passionately attached to, especially flowers.
Although of an unassuming and quiet disposition, deceased had, during his comparatively short residence in Goytrey, gained friendship of everybody with whom he came into contact.
Much sympathy is felt for the widow and family in the loss of a devoted husband and father.
The funeral, a private one, took place on Friday last, in St Peter’s Churchyard, Goytrey.

April 24th – Mr John Wilks

Full of Years and Honour, Little Mill Engineering Works Founder.
Born at Penpellenny, Goytrey on April 9th 1842, Mr John Wilks passed away at his residence there on Friday April 17th 1931, full of years and of honour amongst his own people and of good repute amongst all of his acquaintances far and wide.
Mr Wilks has spent a long and active life and won the affection and esteem of a large number of friends. The son of a smith he commenced work at an early age, as was common in those days of his youth and his first job was on the railway at the time when bridge work was in progress.
At the age of 22 he left Goytrey for Pandy but at the age of 24 he returned home to start a small business of his own from which developed the engineering works of Messrs Wills & Sons, of Little Mill.
For about 60 years Mr Wilks had been deacon at Chapel Ed – he was the oldest deacon in the Presbyterian Connection in the County and by his generosity and loyalty he was able to keep the work going through storm and sunshine.
The funeral took place last Monday afternoon and was attended by a very large number of friends of the family from far and near.

May 8th – Mr George Pardoe

Well known Goytrey Resident
The death occurred very suddenly at the age of 61, on April 27th, after a short illness, of Mr George Pardoe, at the home of his sister, Mrs James, Elm Tree Cottage, Goytrey, with whom he had resided for the past 26 years.
The funeral took place on Thursday last at Monkswood Church and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, which showed the high esteem in which he was held.
The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. C A Rees, Saron, Goytrey, and at the church and graveside by the Rev. Canon Edward Morgan, M.A., Vicar and Rural Dean of Usk.
The Mourners were: Messrs J Pardoe, A Pardoe, brothers; Mr & Mrs J James, Mr & Mrs T Pitt, Mr & Mrs J Lewis, sisters and brothers-in-law; Mrs T Pardoe, sister-in-law; Mr W Thomas and Mr G Griffiths, brother-in-law; Messrs C James, A James, D James and Miss I James, nephews and niece; Mr W Summers, Mr & Mrs J Shepherdson, Mr & Mrs H Bridgeman, Messrs J Thomas, J Pardoe, C Pardoe, Mr & Mrs H Ball, Mr & Mrs F Jones, Mrsses J Lewis and T Pitt, Mrs A Morgan, Mr C Shepherdson, nephews and nieces; Mr & Mrs G Evans, Mr R Perrott, cousins.
Bearers at the house were Messrs A Hanbury, W Edwards, J Jones and T Williams and at the church, Messrs W Prichard, C B Lewis, T Powell, D J James, A Owen, H Owen.
Many floral tributes were sent.

May 29th – Mrs Arthur Jones

Goytrey Woman Death After Operation
The death took place on Thursday of Mrs Arthur Jones, Goytrey, following an operation for appendicitis late on Saturday night.
Much sympathy is being shown to the bereaved husband, who has been the respected licensee of the Goytrey Arms for the past six years or so.
Previously Mr & Mrs Jones resided at Talywain – at the Golynos Hotel.
The deceased lady was making a satisfactory progress at the Royal Gwent Hospital up to Wednesday when a sudden relapse occurred, due, it is believed to the terrible thunderstorm that night.
She was of a very sympathetic disposition and her early demise will be regretted by a large number of people.
Funeral at Varteg, full report in Free Press June 5th issue.

June 5th

Cottage, Garden and Meadow suitable for poultry. Main road, Ynyspicca, Goytrey, near Pontypool.

June 12th – Mr J James

Large funeral at Monkswood. The funeral of Mr John James of Elm Tree Cottage, Pengroesoped, Goytrey, who died on Friday at the age of 68, took place at Monkswood on Tuesday. There was a large attendance of sympathising friends, the Church being full.
Mr James, the husband of Mrs Henrietta James, passed away on June 5th after a short and painful illness, patiently borne.

October 9th – Goytrey Ploughing Match

Mamhilad Man’s Hundredth First Prize. A high standard was reached at Goytrey and District Farmer’s Association ploughing matches which were held at Llansantffraed Home Farm, near Abergavenny.
Mr W Jenkins of Mamhilad was again successful in the championship class. This highly skilled ploughman has now won 112 prizes, 100 of which are first prizes.

October 16 – Travelling Too Fast

Two Cars and A Flock of Sheep.

Incidents in connection with a road accident near Goytrey, Pontypool, on the afternoon of September 26th, when a flock of sheep were proceeding along the highway, were described at Pontypool Police Court on Saturday.
Harold John Vivian Williams, 19 of Red House Penarth, was summoned for driving a motor-car in a dangerous manner.
Evidence was given by Percy Thomas Nicholas, a farm hand employed at Mynachty Farm, Llanvihangel Pontymoile, to the effect that on the day in question he was walking a flock of sheep along the main Abergavenny – Pontypool road, when near the Goytrey Arms he saw a motor-car, driven by Mr Sam Lucas, decorator, of the Turnpike, Pontypool, approaching. He signalled for him to stop, which he did. He then got the sheep to the side of the road and Mr Lucas restarted. Just then the defendant’s car approached at a very fast speed. It was rocking and very nearly turned over. Witness jumped out of the way as the car passed him and crashed into the back of Mr Lucas’s car causing it to run over one of the sheep.

A Narrow Escape
Corroborative evidence was given by William George James, a labourer, of 30 Lower Cwmyniscoy, who was driving the sheep. Witness said he narrowly escaped being knocked down.
Mr Lucas stated that he saw the flock of sheep when he was about 100 yards away. The man in charge signalled him on. Just as he was about to restart he felt a bump from behind and one of his wheels of his car passed over the leg of a sheep. The bar near the luggage carrier of his car was slightly damaged and the number plate bent, a person 120 yards away would not have difficulty in seeing his car.
Declaring that he had exercised every care, the defendant said he was not travelling much more than 20 miles per hour when he saw Mr Lucas’s car ten yards away. The flock of sheep were across the road, he applied his brakes and the rear wheels of his car locked on the loose gravel of the road. He did not crash into Mr Lucas’s car, he merely glided into the back of it as it started off again and ran under the sheep under its own force.

Open to Bet
Frank Harrison, Dinas Powis, a passenger in the defendant’s car,  said that when Mr Williams passed the curve in the road the spot was blocked by the flock of sheep and the car. Mr Williams applied his brakes as soon as he could. Witness said he was willing to make a bet with anyone that it was impossible to see 120 feet away at the spot, let alone 120 yards, as had been suggested by the prosecution.
Cross-examining witness, Police Supt. Walbyoff asked him he was sincere with the bet.
Mr Harrison: I am.
Mr Isca Bowen, (clerk): We can’t allow you to break the law here. (Laughter)
Defendant was fined £2 5s and costs of 15s, the Chairman, Col. H Griffiths remarking that the Bench had not the slightest doubt that defendant was travelling too fast.

October 23rd – Saron Baptist Chapel

A tea and social was held for the re-opening of the Guild and was presided over by the pastor, the Rev A C Rees. Between forty and fifty persons being present.
The tables were richly decorated with beautiful flowers and did credit, not only to the ladies in charge but to those who also so generously contributed.
Afterwards games were indulged in and the signing of the Doxology brought a very pleasant evening to a close. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings.

November 20th – In The Dark

For riding pedal cycles after hours without front lights at Llanvair Kilgeddin, three young Goytrey labourers were let off with a caution and the payment of 5s costs.
They were, Reginald Gwatkin 17, David Owen 19, and James William Marchant 20.

November 27th – Mrs J Long

The funeral took place on Tuesday at Mamhilad,  of Mrs Florence Long, wife of Mr James Long, of the Goytre, late of Crumlin Street, Pontypool.

February 26th – Sunday School Concert

A highly successful concert was held at Goytrey schoolroom on Thursday in connection with the Sunday School of Saron Baptist Church.
The large gathering of friends were amply rewarded by the delightful programme which included a performance of an amusing play entitled “the wrong side of the bed,” by the children of the Sunday School, all of whom acquitted themselves creditably.
The latter part of the proceedings consisted of solo recitations by the scholars, which were thoroughly enjoyed.
The thanks of the officers of the Sunday School were extended to all who contributed towards the success of the venture, including Mr and Mrs Vaughan and Miss Ethel Williams.

March 4th – Funeral of Mr James Jenkins (In obituaries)

March 4th – Cottage Repair Ordered

Summoned at the instance of Pontypool Rural District Council for neglecting to abate a nuisance at the old Plough Cottages, Goytrey, Edwin Edgar (55) farmer, was ordered to carry out the specific repairs within three months.
Robert Derrett, sanitary inspector, said the premises consisted of an old farmhouse converted into two cottages. The roof and windows were in need of repair and the walls needed cementing owing to dampness.
Mrs Edgar attributed  the dampness to the fact that no fire had been lighted in the place by the tenant during the winter.
Mr T P Holmes Watkins, clerk to the council, prosecuted.

July 1st – A Ferocious Dog

Child seriously bitten on leg, cheek and lip. Goytrey culprit to be destroyed.
Pontypool magistrates on Monday ordered a dangerous dog belonging to Mrs Florence Richards (48) of Goytrey to be dealt within 14 days.
It had bitten the five year old son of a neighbour, William John Frewin, whilst the child was on his way home from school, inflicting serious injury.
A certificate by Dr EHLM Hachett of Usk, showed that he had been treated the boy for lacerated wounds in the leg and after administering chloroform inserted 5 stitches into his cheek and lips.
The child, it was stated was suffering from shock, following loss of blood and was now in hospital.
The boys father, an examiner in the employ of GWR, said that at 4.15 pm on the previous Tuesday he was in the garden when he heard the cry of a child, looking over the hedge he saw his son covered with blood, being carried home by his older brother, who said he had been bitten by Mrs Richard’s dog. Witness said he had been living near Mrs Richards for three weeks.
Questioned by Mr Harold Saunders, solicitor, Pontypool, for the defendant, Mr Frewin said it was a lonely place.
Mr Saunders: you get tramps and night prowlers there? I have not seen any witness said. The child had just started going to school.
Gilbert Frewin, the ten year old son, told how, when he was walking home from school with his brother John, the dog jumped over the wall and bit his little brother on the face as he was pulling his stocking up.
By Mr Saunders: He did not see his little brother stroke the dog on the back.

Evidence of Vice
John Thomas Bowen, Monkswood, said that his daughter, Gladys, when she was four years old was bitten near the eye by the same dog and on another occasion on the arm. He had himself been attacked by the dog on more than one occasion and had difficulty beating it off.
Mr Saunders said Mrs Richards lived in a very lonely place and it was essential that she have a dog for the safety of her family. She suffered from asthma and had not been to bed for several years, she rested by sitting in a chair.
The dog, a cross-bred Airedale was useful for keeping foxes away from her poultry and also tramps and callers.Mrs Richards said the dog had been severely beaten in a fight and was suffering from a wound on his back, her son said that John Frewin was stroking the dog’s back when he was bitten.

Regarding the sentence on the dog being carried out the magistrates ordered the animal to be kept under strict control.
(Note: Mrs Richards lived at Penpederhoel and John Frewin at James’s Cottage, Rumble Street)

July 29th – Goytrey Church Fete

Sports, Competition and baby show, prettily dressed stalls.
The annual parish church sale, tea and fete took place on Thursday last, opened by Mrs Whitehead, who, in the course of a pleasing and appropriate introductory speech, referred to the need of this yearly parochial event to meet the demands upon the church maintenance funds. At the conclusion of her speech the national anthem was sung.
The stalls had been prettily decorated and attractively offered articles of various kinds.
In the evening, sports, which included bicycle and foot races were held.
The leg of mutton competition drew large number of competitors and the bowling for a pig was well patronised.
The new feature this year was a baby and beauty show, organised by Miss Doris Jackson. There was a large number of entrants. The prizes were won by the following:
The Baby Show
Babies under 15 months, girls;
1st –  Ruby May Jackson, Cwm, 4 months
2nd – Dorothy Dobbs, Goytrey, 10 months

Boys
1st – Bruce Samuels, Griffithstown, 8 1/2 months
2nd – John Owen, Goytrey, 10 months

Boys over 15 months and under 3 years
1st – Keith Luton, Goytrey, 2 years 7 months
2nd – Leslie John Williams, Pontypool Road, 2 years 9 months

Children over 3 years
1st – Pamela Williams, Goytrey, 6 years
2nd – Jean Luton, Goytrey, 4 years 3 months, commended prize
3rd – Joan Hales, Pontypool, 4 years 6 months
4th – Max Dowell, Goytrey, 3 years 11 months

Mr Hales was in attendance and enlivened a successful gathering during and after the event with the loud speaker and choice selection of music.

Mr Edwards, Church Farm, very kindly lent one of his fields for the occasion.

August 5th – Motor Cyclists Injuries

Charles Shepherdson, 22, Twyn Cecil, Goytrey was admitted to Pontypool District Hospital on Sunday suffering from shock, abrasions and cuts. While riding a motor cycle he came into collision with a car.

August 5th – Pretty Wedding at Saron Baptist Chapel

The marriage was solemnised at Saron Chapel Goytrey on Monday of Mr R J Williams, son of Mr & Mrs Williams, High Cottage, Goytrey and Miss Irene Elizabeth James, the only daughter of Mrs J James and the late Mr J James of Elm Tree Cottage Goytrey. The Rev. Aubrey Rees was the officiating minister and Mrs R Rees presided at the organ.
The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore an ankle length dress of pale blue satin with a black picture hat and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and maidenhair fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss E M Williams, sister of the groom, who wore an ankle length dress of lemon crepe-de-chine with a white picture hat. Miss Eva Pardoe, cousin of the bride wore an ankle length dress also, both carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.
Little Misses Sylvia Jones and Molly James, the flower girls, were dressed in blue silk and carried flower baskets of blue scabious.
The best man was Mr J Williams, brother of the bridegroom.
After,  the ceremony and a reception at the parental home of the bride was attended by some fifty guests. There were a number of valuable presents, one from the Sunday school of which the bride had been superintendent for some time.

August 19th – In Pontypool Hospital

William Morris aged 7 of Ash Cottage, Goytrey, was, on Wednesday evening admitted to Pontypool and District Hospital suffering from abrasions to the head, right arm and left leg. His condition is reported as satisfactory.
He was knocked down by a motor car.

September 9th – Mrs H Jenkins (In obituaries)

September 9th – Goytrey Couple

Mr & Mrs Thomas Morgan of Pwllmeyric, Goytrey, celebrated their Golden wedding on Sunday having been married at Goytrey church on September 4th 1882.
Mr Morgan is in his 80th year and his wife a year or so older, both are in splendid health and are spending a week at Barry with friends to celebrate.
Mr Morgan has been a market gardener at Goytrey for many years. As a young man he spent a short time in Canada and he has worked for short periods on the coal stage at Pontypool Viponds top pit at Varteg.
Both Mr & Mrs Morgan are members of Saron Baptist Chapel. Of the family of five children, three survive:
Mr David Morgan, Maesteg, Mrs R Mount, Basingstoke and Mr William Morgan, Pontypool.

September 16th – Goytrey Farm Withdrawn

At the Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday, M/s J Straker & Son & Chadwick, FAI, offered for sale, by auction, the freehold and model residential property, Tyr Ewen, Goytrey. The owner – occupier is Mr J Lewis and the property includes land and orcharding of over 14 acres was withdrawn at £1,350.

September 23rd – Tale of a Horse

Singular case at Pontypool County Court.
A strange story in connection with a transaction in the sale of a horse was related at Pontypool County Court on Wednesday before his honour judge L C Thomas, when Edward Henry Charles of Goytrey claimed £5 from Henry Taylor, of Manor Road, Abersychan.
Mr WLV Harding (from the office of Mr WJ Everett, Pontypool) appeared for the plaintiff and Mr AE Bowen & Son, Pontypool)  for the defendant.
Charles said he paid £5 for a horse from John Hancock, an underground labourer of Cwmffrwdoer, who gave him a receipt, stated that the horse had been sold on behalf of Taylor. Soon after the sale he met Mr Taylor at Pontypool fair.
He told him he had not given Hancock permission to sell the horse. A few days later Taylor came to his farm and said he was going to take the horse away.
He phoned for the police and Taylor left before the constable came.
On the 27th July he met defendant at Pontnewynydd and he again said he was coming for the horse. He asked Taylor to see Hancock and get the purchase money from him and the transaction would be completed.
The defence was that Hancock had had no authority to sell the animal.
Anybody’s Job
It was stated that Taylor told him William Gwatkin,  licensee of the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Pontypool at the time, that if he got a buyer for the horse he would have anything beyond £5 for himself, Hancock was present at the time and considered he was included in the selling arrangement.
Hancock said he had offered £5 to Taylor and he had it in court to pay him.
The Judge: It was a golden opportunity.
Reviewing the evidence his honour said Taylor made it perfectly clear that he was willing to take £5 for the horse. Hancock overheard the conversation and apparently considered he was included in the offer in selling it honestly, for he gave a receipt on behalf of Taylor.
His honour said he was driven to the conclusion that when the conversation took place Hancock was entitled to think that, provided he got this money which Mr Taylor wanted, he was entitled to sell the horse.
The proper course for him to take was to give judgement for the plaintiff and to leave Hancock to hand over the £5.

September 30th – To let or for sale

One cottage on main road Goytrey to Nantyderry, modern conveniences, apply, W. Jackson, Goytrey.

October 7th – Chapel Ed Goytrey

The church, built own 1807 has been re-roofed and the interior painted and decorated. A new window also has been placed in the Chapel to the memory of the late Mr John Wilks, who was deacon in the church for over sixty years.
At the re-opening service the special speaker was the Rev. DL Jenkins, Bargoed,  there was a large and appreciative audience, including a number of the direct descendants of the good men and true who were the founders of the sanctuary.
At the evening meeting addresses were delivered by the Rev. Eli Symmons, Mr D James (Green Court, Llanover,) Mr Pritchard (New Inn,) Mr & Mrs W Stinchcombe.  Mr John Wilks, Little Mill, presided at the organ.

October 14th

Mr Stanley Williams and Mr & Mrs H James of Pentre Farm Goytrey, wish to thank all kind friends for sympathy during their bereavement and for floral tributes.

October 14th – Wedding

The wedding took place on Monday of Goytrey postman Mr Wilfred Spanner and Miss Mary Jane Hobbs, the eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs Richard Hobbs, Gable Cottage, Penpellenny.
At 8 o’clock numerous relatives and friends had assembled at Goytrey church to witness the ceremony, which was solemnised by the rector, the Rev. HCP Belcher, M.A.
The bride, who looked charming, was attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Hobbs and was given away by her eldest brother, Mr Alfred Hobbs, in the unavoidable absence of her father.
Another brother, Mr Evan Hobbs, carried out the duties of best man.
The wedding party were subsequently entertained at the brides home.
The bridegroom, needless to say is well known in the district, for which he has been postman for five years. He is the youngest son of Mrs Spencer of Ventnor, Isle of Wight.
The happy couple later left for Ventnor where the honeymoon will be spent.
Mr & Mrs Spencer will reside at Pontypool.

October 14th – Mr Enoch Waters, Goytrey (In obituaries)

August 5^th – Motor-Cyclists Injuries

Charles Shepherdson, 22, Twyn Cecil, Goytre, was admitted to Pontypool and District Hospital on Sunday, suffering from shock, abrasions and cuts.
Whilst riding a motor-cycle he came into a collision with a car.

August 5^th – Williams-James, pretty Goytre wedding at Goytre

The marriage was solemnised at Saron Church Goytre on Monday of Mr R J Williams, eldest son of Mr & Mrs J Williams, High Cottage, Goytre and Miss Irene Elizabeth James of Elm Tree Cottage, Goytre. The Rev. C Aubry Rees was the officiating minister, Mrs R Prosser present at the organ.

The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr A James, wore an ankle length dress of pale blue satin with a black picture hat and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and maidenhair fern.

She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss E M Williams, sister of the bridegroom, who wore an ankle length dress of lemon crepe-de-chine, with a white picture hat and Miss Eva Pardoe, cousin of the bride, who also wore an ankle length dress indicated, both carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

Little Misses Sylvia Jones and Molly James, the flower girls, wore dresses in blue silk and carried flower baskets of blue scabious.

The best man was Mr J Williams, brother of the groom.

After the ceremony a reception at the parental home of the bride was attended by some 50 guests. There were a number of valuable presents including one from the Sunday school of which the bride had been superintendent for some time.

August 19^th – In Pontypool Hospital

William Morris aged 7, of Ash Cottage, Goytre was on Wednesday evening admitted to Pontypool hospital suffering from abrasions to the head, right arm and left leg. His condition is reported as satisfactory.
He was knocked down by a motor car.

September 9^th – Mrs H Jenkins aged 93 (in obituaries)

September 9^th – Goytre Couple

Mr & Mrs Thomas Morgan of Pwllmeyric Goytre celebrated their Golden wedding on Sunday having been married at Goytre Church on September 4^th 1882.

Mr Morgan is in his 80^th year and his wife a year or so older. Both are in splendid health and are spending a week at Barry with friends to celebrate.

Mr Morgan had been a market gardener at Goytre for many years. As a young man he spent a short time in Canada and has worked for short periods on the coal stage at Pontypool Road and Viponds top pit, Varteg.

Both Mr & Mrs Morgan are old members of Saron Baptist Church.

Of the family of 5 children 3 survive, Mr David Morgan, Maesteg, Mrs R Mount of Basingstoke and Mr Wm Morgan, Pontypool.

September 16^th – Goytre Farm Withdrawn

At the Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday, M/s J. Straker and Son & Chadwick F.A.I., offered for sale by auction the freehold residential property and modern farmery Ty’r Ewen, Goytre.

The owner – occupier is Mr J Lewis and the property which includes land and orcharding of over 14 acres was withdrawn at £1,350.

September 23^rd – Tale of a Horse, Singular Case at Pontypool County Court

A strange story in connection with a transaction in the sale of a horse was related at Pontypool County Court on Wednesday before his Honour Judge L C Thomas, when Edward Henry Charles of Goytre claimed £5 from Henry Taylor of Manor Road, Abersychan.

Mr WLV Harding (from the office of Mr WJ Everett, Pontypool) appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Isca Bowen (of Messrs AE Bowen & Son, Pontypool) for the defendant.

Charles said he paid £5 for a horse from John Hancock, an underground labourer of Cwmffrwdore, who gave him a receipt, stating that the horse had been sold on behalf of Taylor. Soon after the sale he met Mr Taylor at Pontypool fair.

He then told him he had not given Hancock permission to sell the horse. A few days later Taylor came to his farm and said he was going to take the horse away.

The phoned for the police and Taylor left before the constable came.

On 27^th July he met defendant at Pontynewynydd and he again said he was coming for the horse. He asked Taylor to see Hancock and get the purchase money from him and the transaction would be completed.

The defendant was that Hancock had had no authority to sell the animal.

Anybody’s Job
It was stated that Taylor told William Gwatkin the licensee of the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Pontypool at the time, that if he got a buyer for the horse he could have anything beyond £5 for himself. Hancock was present at the time and considered he was included in the selling arrangement.

Hancock said he had offered £5 to Taylor and he had it in court to pay him.

The Judge: It was a golden opportunity.

Reviewing the evidence his honour said Taylor made if perfectly clear that he was willing to take £5 for the horse. Hancock overheard the conversation and apparently considered he was included in the offer. In selling it honestly for he gave a receipt on behalf of Taylor.

His Honour said he was drawn to the conclusion that when the conversation took place Hancock was entitled to think that, provided he got this money which Mr Taylor wanted he was entitled to sell the horse.

The proper course for him to take was to give judgement for plaintiff and to leave Hancock to hand over the £5.

September 30^th – To Let or for sale

One cottage on main road Goytre to Nantyderry. Modern conveniences:-

Apply W Jackson, Goytre, Pontypool.

October 7^th – Goytre Chapel Ed

The church, built in 1807 has been re-roofed and the interior painted and decorated. A new window also has been placed in the Chapel to the memory of the late Mr John Wilks who was a deacon in the church for over 60 years.

At the re-opening service the special speaker was the Rev. D L Jenkins, Bargoed and there was a large and appreciative audience, including a number of the direct descendants of good and true men who were the founders of the sanctuary.

At the evening meeting addresses were delivered by the Rev. Eli Symmons, Mr D James, Green Court, Llanover, Mr Pritchard, New Inn, Mr W Stinchcombe. Mr John Wilks, Little Mill, presided at the organ.

October 14^th

Mr Stanley Williams and Mr & Mrs James, Pentre Farm, Goytre, wish to thank all kind friends for sympathy during their recent bereavement and for their floral tributes.

October 14^th – Wedding

The wedding took place on Monday of Goytre postman Mr Wilfred Spencer and Miss Mary Jane Dobbs, the eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs Richard Dobbs, Gable Cottage, Goytre.

At 8 o’clock numerous relatives and friends had assembled at Goytre Church to witness the ceremony, which was solemnised by the rector, the Rev. HCP Belcher, M.A.

The bride, who looked charming was attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Dobbs and was given away by her eldest brother, Mr Alfred Dobbs, in the unavoidable absence of her father.

Another brother, Mr Evan Dobbs, carried out the duties of best man.

The wedding party were subsequently entertained at the bride’s home.

The bridegroom, needless to say is well known in the district, for which he has been postman for 5 years.

He is the youngest son of Mrs Spencer, Ventnor, Isle of Wight.

The happy couple later left for Ventnor where the honeymoon will be spent.

Mr & Mrs Spencer will reside at Pontypool.

October 14^th – Mr Enoch Waters (in obituaries)