1903 News - Hartley-Kent: Covering Hartley, Longfield & District

06 Feb 1903 Bexleyheath Observer

No Light

Alexander McLachlan fined 5s for having no lighted lamp at Hartley on January 17th.

13 Feb 1903 Bexleyheath Observer

Best's Cottages

Dartford RDC order Sir William Chance to repair Best's Cottages which the Medical Officer says are unfit for human habitation.

27 Mar 1903 Bexleyheath Observer

Subsidence at Longfield Hill

Dartford RDC: "A letter was read from Mr O B Doherty of Stratford, with reference to the subsidence of a road at Longfield Hill.  He attributed the giving way of the road to the result of the opening of the road for the laying of a water mains.  The Water Company, however, wrote, denying any liability and the Surveyor stated it was his opnion the subsidence was caused through the negligence of Mr Doherty in allowing the chalk in the land adjoining to be excavated for a considerable distance under the road.  The expense of repairing the road amounts to £20 and it was agreed to charge the liability upon Mr Doherty."

28 Mar 1903 Westminster Gazette

Suicide of a Sub-Editor

"Mr Alexander Duncan Nicholson, sub editor of 'Sandow's Magazine', shot himself on Berwick Quay yesterday morning, and a jury returned a verdict of 'suicide while temporarily insane.'  The deceased gentleman, who was 47 years of age and married with one child, resided at Longfield, Kent.  For some little time past his health had not been good.  He suffered from hallucinations and thought himself badly off financially, although he had no cause for trouble on this account.  When the news of the suicide of Sir Hector Macdonald reached this country, Mr Nicholson remarked to a gentleman in the office, 'Now I know what to do.' "

27 Jun 1903 Barnet Press

Situation Wanted

"Situation wanted as Groom Coachman; ride and drive, single or pair, age 24; good references; disengaged July 18th; leaving through no fault.  Apply, W Pitcher, Hartley Manor, Longfield, Kent."

21 Aug 1903 Bexleyheath Observer

No Light

Henry Glover of Ash fined 5s for having no light at Crowhurst Lane, Ash, charge of having no name on cart dismissed.

29 Aug 1903 Westerham Herald

Ash Flower Show

"The annual flower show of the combined parishes of Kingsdown, Fawkham, Ash, Ridley and Hartley was held in the Rectory grounds at Ash (by kind permission of the Rev J Lambarde), and from this point the surrounding scenery is charming.  Three large marquees were filled to overflowing, two with fruit, flowers and vegetables, and the third with a splendid exhibition of industrial work, whilst honey, bread and cakes also found a place.  It would certainly be well if other kindred societies followed the example and devoted more encouragement to this branch.  The vegetable exhibits were of high excellence, especially considering the season.  The Rev F Warland, the indefatigable secretary, must be warmly thanked, to his energy the success of the show was mainly attributable."