Old Stratford Newspaper Adverts

The Northampton Mercury April 8th 1776

To COVER, this Season, at JOHN HUTT’S at Old Stratford, in the County of Northampton, at Half-a-Guinea each Mare, and One Shilling the Man, A Black HORSE, of the Cart-Kind, rising seven Years old, full of Bone, and a remarkable sure Foal-getter.
There need be no Puff or Pedigree, as the Horse has Covered in the Neighbourhood for these four last Seasons. The Money to be paid at the Time of Covering.
N. B. Good Grass for Mares, and proper Care taken of them.


The Northampton Mercury May 6th 1854

BENJAMIN SMITH,
GARDENER,
OLD STRATFORD,

RESPECTFULLY informs the Nobility, Clergy, and Gentry of Stony Stratford, and the public in general, that his CHOICE COLLECTION of SUMMER BLOOMING PLANTS will be ready for INSPECTION on the 10th day of MAY instant.


The Northampton Mercury November 24th 1877

WANTED, by a Young Lady, aged 20, a SITUATION as ASSISTANT DRESSMAKER, indoors. Two-and-a-half years’ experience. Good references. Address, Miss Alice Robinson, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford, Bucks.


The Northampton Mercury July 20th 1878

Wanted, by a middle-aged Man. SITUATION as SHEPARD or FOREMAN. No encumbrances. Seventeen years' good character. James Rose, Old Stratford.


The Northampton Mercury September 6th 1884

FOR SALE, a Bargain, good PONY TRAP, Will be sold cheap, the owner having no further use for it. Apply to Mr. J. Wilson, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford, Bucks.


The Northampton Mercury June 17th 1892

TENTS! TENTS! TENT!!! Various Sizes FOR HIRE at PENDRED'S OLD STRATFORD SHOP.


The Northampton Mercury July 24th 1895

TO SADDLERS and HARNESS MAKERS. WANTED, immediately, a good GENERAL HAND. Apply to Wilson and Son, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford, Bucks.


The Northampton Mercury July 5th 1901

WHEELWRIGHT. WANTED. Good All-round MAN. Apply, T. Page, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford.


The Northampton Mercury August 5th 1904

The property of Mr. W. Panter, Old Stratford,
who has no further use for it.
Brown Pony 5yrs. old, 12 hands; quiet to ride
and drive; will pass motors and steam.
The Governess Car; nearly new.
Set of Harness.


The Northampton Mercury May 31st 1907

AUCTION NOTICES

The property of Mr. T. Adams, Old Stratford. Bay Mare, 2yrs. old, 15 hands; has been broken and harness, and went quietly.


The Northampton Mercury June 4th 1909

The property of Mr. W. Panter, Old Stratford.
Brown Pony, 6yrs. old, 13-2; quiet to ride and drive; pass all road nuisances.


The Northampton Mercury June 3rd 1910

The property of Mr. W. Slaymaker, Old
Stratford.
Grey Mare, 8yrs old, 14-1; quiet to ride and drive.


The Northampton Mercury September 6th 1918

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. Send terms and particulars to Cave, Trinity House, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford.


The Northampton Mercury July 16th 1920

3 TON MOTOR LORRIES, in good running order, from £250. Apply, C. H. Cave, Motor and General Engineer, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford, ‘Phones 17 and 25.

MOTOR-BOAT 16ft. by 5ft.; first-class running order; just re-painted and overhauled. Complete with bilge pump, awning, etc. Apply, C. H. Cave, Motor and General Engineer, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford,