Out after Beer orders.
Afternoon - To see Cull regarding Patent Safety pin - 7611 - told him how matters stood and said I wished him to superintend matters. Lent him "Johnsons Epitome of Patent Laws(?)".
Evening - Out on Beer Business and fixing up and forwarding Cash Sheet.
MONDAY 30th JULY 1888
Regarding Ford Hays Colliery
To Blyth Bridge per 9.15 coach. Met Mr Bloor, auctioneer, at Stoke Station and went with him to Keary(?) Marshalls, solicitor's offices Stoke. Bloor arranged to stop sale as he said solicitors said matters would be squared. Keary Marshalls wired Simpson, London. We waited til 2.30 about but no reply came to their telegram. So I came home. Bloor to write to me tonight.
Bloor quite understands that I hold him responsible for Rent 60 pounds and expenses and that same is first cheque to come out of estate.
Notes:
1) The Telegram was a method for long-distance communication using cables and morse code. It was faster than sending a letter. This is the first time I have seen John mention sending a telegram but he sent letters frequently.
To Blyth Bridge per 9.15 coach. Met Mr Bloor, auctioneer, at Stoke Station and went with him to Keary(?) Marshalls, solicitor's offices Stoke. Bloor arranged to stop sale as he said solicitors said matters would be squared. Keary Marshalls wired Simpson, London. We waited til 2.30 about but no reply came to their telegram. So I came home. Bloor to write to me tonight.
Bloor quite understands that I hold him responsible for Rent 60 pounds and expenses and that same is first cheque to come out of estate.
Notes:
1) The Telegram was a method for long-distance communication using cables and morse code. It was faster than sending a letter. This is the first time I have seen John mention sending a telegram but he sent letters frequently.
SATURDAY 28th JULY 1888
Drove with Frank Tipper and Matey to Blythe marsh (Bloor out) then to Longton to see Lloyd, auctioneer, then to see Kent, solicitor, regarding Byatt, then to see Colliery then, finding no one there, to Bloor's office Hanley (out), back to Ford Hays and put Matey in possession then back to Blyth Marsh (Bloor at Forsbrook) then to Forsbrook found Bloor and served him as Sheriffs officer with notice of rent due, 60 pounds. 5.30pm. Then home. Tired. Been very wet day.
FRIDAY 27th JULY 1888
Market.
Writing out valuation, White Horse Inn and delivered same to Joseph Blunt.
Evening - Will Bowes came down and I took instructions for distraint at Ford Hayes Colliery near Longton for 60 pounds - half years rent due midsummer last.
Writing out valuation, White Horse Inn and delivered same to Joseph Blunt.
Evening - Will Bowes came down and I took instructions for distraint at Ford Hayes Colliery near Longton for 60 pounds - half years rent due midsummer last.
THURSDAY 26th JULY 1888
Morning - To Whiston with Tom Plant's trap, Matey and son distraining on Charles Kent, Horse Shoe Inn, Whiston and also on his son Joseph Kent, Tinkers Lane.
Webb made a model shewing application of my invention to curtain hooks.
Packing up models of safety pin and forwarding same to inventions office, see copy letter.
I took the models this afternoon and shewed them to Wood, Bank manager, W. Malkin (Rock Cliff) and Southall near Talbot Inn, Mine Manager for Almond. They all seemed pleased with it.
Webb made a model shewing application of my invention to curtain hooks.
Packing up models of safety pin and forwarding same to inventions office, see copy letter.
I took the models this afternoon and shewed them to Wood, Bank manager, W. Malkin (Rock Cliff) and Southall near Talbot Inn, Mine Manager for Almond. They all seemed pleased with it.
WEDNESDAY 25th JULY 1888
Office etc.
Mr Buttress here, taking instructions regarding distraints at Whiston for tomorrow.
Evening at 7? Valueing fixtures etc at the White Horse Inn, Cheadle Mill. Brunt to Burton.
Mr Buttress here, taking instructions regarding distraints at Whiston for tomorrow.
Evening at 7? Valueing fixtures etc at the White Horse Inn, Cheadle Mill. Brunt to Burton.
TUESDAY 24th JULY 1888
Morning - Office, squaring up Bull's Head Cottage rents and forwarding cheque to Fowlers(?) - doing up books generally.
Afternoon - Webb has made 2 models of my invention relating to safety pin No. Patent 7611 and he is now engaged on 2 more which he promises to have ready for me this evening.
I took 2 of Siegel's pills last night and now today I took a dose of Siegel's syrup (about 15 drops after each meal). I think it is only indigestion and at times I feel rather giddy and seem to have palpitation of the heart. A very unusual thing with me. I have never seemed to feel exactly right since I went to Buxton.
Afternoon - Webb has made 2 models of my invention relating to safety pin No. Patent 7611 and he is now engaged on 2 more which he promises to have ready for me this evening.
I took 2 of Siegel's pills last night and now today I took a dose of Siegel's syrup (about 15 drops after each meal). I think it is only indigestion and at times I feel rather giddy and seem to have palpitation of the heart. A very unusual thing with me. I have never seemed to feel exactly right since I went to Buxton.
MONDAY 23rd JULY 1888
Morning at Walton Villa with mother, looking over deeds in safe and making a list of same.
Afternoon - Office writing.
It is extremely wet weather, raining every day - just like or worse than the New Zealand winter.
I have not felt very well during the past few days, my stomach seems to be quite out of order so I must try and get straight again.
Afternoon - Office writing.
It is extremely wet weather, raining every day - just like or worse than the New Zealand winter.
I have not felt very well during the past few days, my stomach seems to be quite out of order so I must try and get straight again.
SATURDAY 21st JULY 1888
Morning - In town, paying various accounts for mother.
Afternoon - Canvassing Common ? for Beer orders and at Huntley Hall etc.
Afternoon - Canvassing Common ? for Beer orders and at Huntley Hall etc.
THURSDAY 19th JULY 1888
To Bells brewery at 9, saw Mr Roe and had a long interview. Mr Summers charges all unfounded. Summer is not one of Firm, only traveller on Salary.
Had lunch at Hotel with Mr Roe at his invitation.
Went thro ledger with Mr Tomlinson and looked up all accounts.
Left Burthon by 2 o'clock train to Leigh and calling on all customers on way home, very tired.
Had lunch at Hotel with Mr Roe at his invitation.
Went thro ledger with Mr Tomlinson and looked up all accounts.
Left Burthon by 2 o'clock train to Leigh and calling on all customers on way home, very tired.
WEDNESDAY 18th JULY 1888
By midday train Froghall to Burton - to Bells Brewery. Mr Roe(?) the managing partner away - saw Mr Tomlinson, the head clerk and going through accounts with him.
Stayed at Burton all night - Temperance Boarding House.
Met there:
Samuel Hulme, Manufacturing Chemist, Manchester.
Traveller for Dewhurst, Cotton Manufacturer, Skipton, who gave me several of their reels of cotton for Singers Oscillating Shuttle Machine.
Stayed at Burton all night - Temperance Boarding House.
Met there:
Samuel Hulme, Manufacturing Chemist, Manchester.
Traveller for Dewhurst, Cotton Manufacturer, Skipton, who gave me several of their reels of cotton for Singers Oscillating Shuttle Machine.
TUESDAY 17th JULY 1888
Morning - Sundry work.
Afternoon - Distraining upon cottage in Lid Lane occupied by Joseph Salt. Landlord - Luke Swetnam, Kingsley. Mrs Swetnam had dinner and tea with us and enjoyed herself very much. She is Mrs Blurton's sister and is very deaf and uses an ear trumpet. She talks of going to New Zealand with her son. She is well off.
Afternoon and evening - To Walton Villa, making valuation for probate of dad's furniture.
Office - making a copy of dad's will.
Evening - Mer Mr Sumner at the Alton Castle Inn. He a bit boosey. He and I walked together up to the Sheaf (Wheatsheaf Hotel and Pub, High Street Cheadle) door and he falsified me a good deal. He saw I had received an account and not accounted to the firm of Bell and Co. This means a charge of embezzlement. He says I knocked at the front door of a pub here and asked either for money or orders and then walked away. That is a lie. He says customers (Pub Keepers) have written to the firm saying why don't you send a man round to take orders, we won't give them to that bugger....
He suggested that they should do the pubs and I the private houses - that would be no good. I believe he wants to get dad's business into his own hands. I am going over on Thursday to meet them at Burton - the see the Boss. They are acting very awkwardly.
Below, in a different handwriting, it says:
He said I do not spend at pubs - that's a lie.
Afternoon - Distraining upon cottage in Lid Lane occupied by Joseph Salt. Landlord - Luke Swetnam, Kingsley. Mrs Swetnam had dinner and tea with us and enjoyed herself very much. She is Mrs Blurton's sister and is very deaf and uses an ear trumpet. She talks of going to New Zealand with her son. She is well off.
Afternoon and evening - To Walton Villa, making valuation for probate of dad's furniture.
Office - making a copy of dad's will.
Evening - Mer Mr Sumner at the Alton Castle Inn. He a bit boosey. He and I walked together up to the Sheaf (Wheatsheaf Hotel and Pub, High Street Cheadle) door and he falsified me a good deal. He saw I had received an account and not accounted to the firm of Bell and Co. This means a charge of embezzlement. He says I knocked at the front door of a pub here and asked either for money or orders and then walked away. That is a lie. He says customers (Pub Keepers) have written to the firm saying why don't you send a man round to take orders, we won't give them to that bugger....
He suggested that they should do the pubs and I the private houses - that would be no good. I believe he wants to get dad's business into his own hands. I am going over on Thursday to meet them at Burton - the see the Boss. They are acting very awkwardly.
Below, in a different handwriting, it says:
He said I do not spend at pubs - that's a lie.
MONDAY 16th JULY 1888
George Yates junior (John's nephew) would leave home today for his situation at Upton Chemist on Severn.
Morning - Office. Preparing Bells cash sheet and forwarding cheque 73 pounds 18 shillings and 4 pence and writing them etc.
Afternoon - At Walton Villa with Ralph and William (brothers) looking thro dad's safe papers, deeds etc along with mother.
Evening - Rindle for Rents.
Morning - Office. Preparing Bells cash sheet and forwarding cheque 73 pounds 18 shillings and 4 pence and writing them etc.
Afternoon - At Walton Villa with Ralph and William (brothers) looking thro dad's safe papers, deeds etc along with mother.
Evening - Rindle for Rents.
SATURDAY 14th JULY 1888
To Kingsley collecting rents for mother.
Evening - To C. Westons, painter, received his rent half years due midsummer and settled up generally with him.
To Walton Villa, forwarded over to mother all cash received on her account and she gave me 2 shillings and 6 pence.
Evening - To C. Westons, painter, received his rent half years due midsummer and settled up generally with him.
To Walton Villa, forwarded over to mother all cash received on her account and she gave me 2 shillings and 6 pence.
FRIDAY 13th JULY 1888
Home. In Market. Jim Goodwin here pot selling. Gave him 2 New Zealand papers.
Met Shallcrop at Liberal Club, he is about to take out a license and he and I are going to work together a bit in his district of Leek etc. He is not strong enough for outdoor work and will sell at property sales only so I have undertook to sell for him at furniture and stock sales - sharing all profits between us. Half a loaf is better than none.
At 5pm, I sold the park mowing grass. Realised 41 pounds 1 shilling in 3 lots.
8pm. Interviewed Mr William Malkin, Rock Cliff, when he arranged to guarantee me an overdraft of 30 pounds for 6 months and to continue same after that time if required. This is more than Billy Bowers would do for me. I shall not forget that.
Met Shallcrop at Liberal Club, he is about to take out a license and he and I are going to work together a bit in his district of Leek etc. He is not strong enough for outdoor work and will sell at property sales only so I have undertook to sell for him at furniture and stock sales - sharing all profits between us. Half a loaf is better than none.
At 5pm, I sold the park mowing grass. Realised 41 pounds 1 shilling in 3 lots.
8pm. Interviewed Mr William Malkin, Rock Cliff, when he arranged to guarantee me an overdraft of 30 pounds for 6 months and to continue same after that time if required. This is more than Billy Bowers would do for me. I shall not forget that.
THURSDAY 12th JULY 1888
Morning - To Poultney's, Alton Castle Inn, when they squared off all moneys owing to Bells for Queens Arms Ale etc.
Afternoon - Walked to Green Man, ... Dale, Freehay, Raddlestich and home via Mobberley on Beer Business. Took lot private orders.
Afternoon - Walked to Green Man, ... Dale, Freehay, Raddlestich and home via Mobberley on Beer Business. Took lot private orders.
WEDNESDAY 11th JULY 1888
To Leek with Bert for her lesson on dresscutting from Mrs Johnson.
Home in evening via Froghall. Saw Jim Goodwin in Leek market, pot selling. His first day at it. Also met John Hodgekiss.
Home in evening via Froghall. Saw Jim Goodwin in Leek market, pot selling. His first day at it. Also met John Hodgekiss.
TUESDAY 10th JULY 1888
Morning - Office etc.
Afternoon - To Poultney's, Queens Arms. I found them busy moving into the Alton Castle Inn. Miss Robinson comes on the Queens Arms tomorrow.
Notes:
1) The Queens Arms is in Queen Street. The Alton Castle is on the corner between Queen Street and Tape Street.
Afternoon - To Poultney's, Queens Arms. I found them busy moving into the Alton Castle Inn. Miss Robinson comes on the Queens Arms tomorrow.
Notes:
1) The Queens Arms is in Queen Street. The Alton Castle is on the corner between Queen Street and Tape Street.
MONDAY 9th JULY 1888
Morning - Helping Clara and Walter and Lizzie to pack up. They all left Cheadle by the 10.45 coach to catch 1.7? express Stoke to Euston.
Out on Beer Business rest of morning.
Afternoon - Office, writing out accounts on new bill Heads. David Shenton has just done me 200 forms.
Out on Beer Business rest of morning.
Afternoon - Office, writing out accounts on new bill Heads. David Shenton has just done me 200 forms.
SUNDAY 8th JUNE 1888
At John Yates for tea with Bert and Clara and Lizzie Perkins.
Notes:
1) John Yates was married to John's sister Sarah Ann. In the 1881 census he was aged 42 and a builder employing 11 men, living in Bank Street, Cheadle.
2) Alberta's sister Clara had arrived on 2nd June so by this time she had already been staying for over a month.
Notes:
1) John Yates was married to John's sister Sarah Ann. In the 1881 census he was aged 42 and a builder employing 11 men, living in Bank Street, Cheadle.
2) Alberta's sister Clara had arrived on 2nd June so by this time she had already been staying for over a month.
SATURDAY 7th JULY 1888
Morning - Home.
Afternoon - To Newclose Fields on Beer Business - Mrs Whitehurst tells me her husband has written Bells regarding error in account.
Mr Martin opposite says he and Massey and ? all get their ale off Charringtons agent who drives a grocery cart from Fenton. Says it is the best ale he can get.
I took no orders.
Notes:
1) Newclose Fields Farm is in the parish of Dilhorne.
Afternoon - To Newclose Fields on Beer Business - Mrs Whitehurst tells me her husband has written Bells regarding error in account.
Mr Martin opposite says he and Massey and ? all get their ale off Charringtons agent who drives a grocery cart from Fenton. Says it is the best ale he can get.
I took no orders.
Notes:
1) Newclose Fields Farm is in the parish of Dilhorne.
FRIDAY 6th JULY 1888
Weeding and garden.
Afternoon - In market.
Evening - Writing letters etc in office.
Afternoon - In market.
Evening - Writing letters etc in office.
THURSDAY 5th JULY 1888
At 12 o'clock I started with Dean(?) in Tipper's trap and drove thro Ipstones and Bottom House to the farm for sale as occupied by Mr Harrison. Between Bottom House and the farm, we were caught in a very sharp thunderstorm - awfully close thunder.
After looking over the farm, drove back to Ipstones and put up at the Red Lion and sale at 4 o'clock, Masefield solicitor. Realised 885 pounds.
Notes:
1) The Red Lion at Ipstones.
After looking over the farm, drove back to Ipstones and put up at the Red Lion and sale at 4 o'clock, Masefield solicitor. Realised 885 pounds.
Notes:
1) The Red Lion at Ipstones.
TUESDAY 3rd JULY 1888
Home in morning.
Afternoon to Longton. Called on J.P. Bettany(?) at Meir and looked over Mrs W. Alcock's property, which I found in bad repair.
Thence to look at the Railway Hotel, Foley, on sale - so as to send word to Bells.
Had tea at Mrs Nelson's, Gate Street and supper at Jim Goodwin's - 9pm train from Longton and walked back from Blyth Bridge with Loton(?) Hordern and his wife. Wet night.
Afternoon to Longton. Called on J.P. Bettany(?) at Meir and looked over Mrs W. Alcock's property, which I found in bad repair.
Thence to look at the Railway Hotel, Foley, on sale - so as to send word to Bells.
Had tea at Mrs Nelson's, Gate Street and supper at Jim Goodwin's - 9pm train from Longton and walked back from Blyth Bridge with Loton(?) Hordern and his wife. Wet night.
SUNDAY 1st JULY 1888
Home. Church in morning. I felt ill in Church .....
Notes:
1) Although John was a Methodist, this is the only time in the diary that I have read about him going to church on a Sunday. It must have been because his father had just passed away.
Notes:
1) Although John was a Methodist, this is the only time in the diary that I have read about him going to church on a Sunday. It must have been because his father had just passed away.
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