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Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 16th August 1823 

 {Boats for Sale. Burton 20th August 1823}

          Pleasure Boats

  TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

      By Mr. TITTERTON,

On the banks of the River Trent, Burton, on Wednesday

next, the 29th August, 1823, punctually at 11 o'clock,

A variety of beautiful new PLEASURE BOATS made

by  John Kirk, Boat Builder, Mountsorrel Dock,

Leicestershire.

Catalogues may be had of Mr Titterton

Derby Mercury - Wednesday 18 May 1825

{pleasure boats for sale - John Kirk Boatwright}

PLEASURE BOATS. 

JOHN KIRK, BOATWRIGHT, 

MOUNTSORREL DOCK, LEICESTERSHIRE, 

BEGS leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry he 

continues building all kinds of Pleasure Boats on the London 

plan, for rowing, sailing, fishing, &c.-He has a great variety 

finished in handsome stile, and the newest fashion, ready for immediate 

use, viz, Wherries, Funneys, Skiffs, Shallops, Sailing

Boats. Punts, Canoes, Cutters, &c. built by the best Pleasure 

Boat Builders from London. 

J.K. trusts this will be found a favourable opportunity for 

those Gentlemen who are fond of Aquatic Excursions, as be can 

supply them with superior Boats at twenty per cent, cheaper than 

in London, and he will send them to any part of England.

Nottingham Review and General Advertiser for the Midland Counties - Friday 03 August 1827 

 {Pleasure Boats for Sale. Nottingham Market Place  4th August 1827}

BY MR PARKER. 

Pleasure Boats. Gigs, Gig Harness, 

&c.  &c. 

To be SOLD by AUCTION.  by Mr. PARKER,

On Saturday, August 4th. 1827. in the Market-place, 

Nottingham, at Twelve Clock precisely, 

TWO handsome Pleasure BOATS. 

Carved and Gilt, built by Mr. 

Kirk, of Mountsorrel; also several 

useful GIGS, LIGHTCARTS, GIG and 

CART HARNESS, &c. which will be

described in Bills, to be had of the

Auctioneer. 

Also Convenient TRAVELLING VAN, capable 

of carrying Ten Outside and six Inside Passengers. 

Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 28th July 1838

{John Kirk Junior drunk (b 1801) - Court Case brought by his father John Kirk Senior (b 1770) to stop the landlord of the Black Swan serving his son alcohol. July 26th 1838}

George Green, landlord of the Black Swan, Mountsorrel, 

was charged by Mr. Kirk, senr. with allowing 

his son to indulge in intoxication in his house, the latter 

being a perfect madman when excited by drink. Mr. 

K. said that he was from home at the time, and knowing 

that drink had a very bad effect upon the complainant's 

son. He had given directions that he should 

not be allowed to have liquor when a state of intoxication, 

but unfortunately the girl had allowed him to have three penny's worth of spirits and water during his 

absence — Mr Kirk admitted that the defendant was not at 

home, but said, that be (defendant) told him he would 

sell his wares to whom he pleased, which statement the 

latter denied. Mr. Dudley read the clause in the act 

stating that if any victualler "wilfully and knowingly" 

allowed drunkeness to take place in his house, he was 

liable to a penalty not exceeding £5, and then said, "We do not delight in punishment, but we shall do 

our duty through evil good report and, more by 

way of example to others, if you (addressing Mr. Cresswell) 

concur with me, sir, I shall inflict the full 

penalty."  Mr.Cresswell concurring a matter of course. Mr. Green was ordered to pay £5 and costs, 

though Mr. Kirk said he did not wish to punish him, 

being cautious? to prevent a repetition of the 

offence as he was about to leave Mountsorrel.

[What credence are our readers to give to expressions 

which fall from this worshipful bench of 

Justice ?  Mr Dudley first says "we do not delight in 

punishment" and then, to show his sincerity,immediately 

mulcts a respectable young man the heaviest 

penalty and "costs," though it is admitted that he had 

not offended against the act of parliament (inasmuch 

as he had not "wilfully and knowingly" encouraged 

intoxication,) and though the complainant urges that 

he does not wish to punish him! After the case was 

settled, the defendant was heard to say, " If they had 

stopped me on the highway, and taken the money out 

of my pocket, I should have thought less of it !"

Leicester Journal - Friday 3rd August 1838

{John Kirk Junior drunk (b 1801) - Court Case brought by his father John Kirk Senior (b 1770) to stop the landlord of the Black Swan serving his son alcohol. July 26th 1838}

George Green, landlord of the Black Swans public-house, 

Mountsorrel. was charged by John Kirk, of the same place, gent, 

with having, on Monday last, been guilty of encouraging drunkenness 

in his house by supplying his (Mr. Kirk's) son with liquor 

when in a state of intoxication, although repeatedly cautioned 

against so doing. The defendant was lined and costs, the 

Bench remarking, that they hoped it would prove a caution to the 

other beer and liquor-sellers in the town. 

 Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 23 April 1842 

 {Mr John Kirk - died & dock to carry on article.}

Public Notice. 

MOUNTSORREL DOCK. 

THE Public, and especially those connected with 

the Boat Trade, are respectfully informed that 

the Business of Boat Building will be carried on by

the Executors of the late Mr. JOHN KIRK for the 

benefit of the Widow and Family ; and they have 

engaged Mr. Wm.Tingle (who has worked in the 

Dock for the last twenty years) as their foreman, and

they trust, by punctuality and attention the above 

business, to merit a large share of the public support. 

N.B. - All Debts owing to and from the late Mr. 

John Kirk, are requested to be forwarded, without 

delay, to John Wall and John Ellis, Executors. 

Mountsorrel, April 19, 1842.

Nottingham Review and General Advertiser for the Midland Counties - Friday 29 July 1842 

{Boats for Sale - 3rd August 1842 - Trent Bridge, Nottingham}

                         BY MR. W. EYRE. 

  Sale on Wednesday, August 3rd, 1842, the Trent 

             Bridge, London Road, Nottingham.

         FOR POSITIVE, UNRESERVED SALE. 

SEVEN beautifully-painted, well-built, fast-sailing 

PLEASURE BOATS, with Oars, &c. complete ;

also One TRENT BOAT, to be SOLD by AUCTION, 

Mr. EYRE, by order of the executors of the late Mr. 

John Kirk, Mountsorrel. Sale punctually at two o’clock in the afternoon. 

The Auctioneer particularly invites the attention of the 

public to this important sale, feeling assured the late Mr. 

Kirk’s well-earned fame a boat builder, will be a sufficient 

guarantee of their superiority ; and begs to observe to them 

the above excellent Sailing Boats will be at the place of 

sale for inspection the day preceding the sale.

Leicester Journal - Friday 27 October 1854 

{Boat Sale at Mountsorrel Wharf - Property of Mr. Thos. Chapman, a Bankrupt}

Bankrupts Property, at Mountsorrel. 

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

By J. WINDRAM, 

By Wednesdav, the 1st day of November, 1854, (by order 

of the Assignees of Mr. Thos. Chapman, a Bankrupt,) 

at the Kirk's Wharf, Mountsorrel, 

TWO capital NARROW BOATS, which may seen 

prior to the Sale, on application to Mr. Kirk, Mountsorrel

Sale to commence at Half-past Two for Three o'clock in

the Afternoon punctually. 

Leicestershire Mercury - Saturday 7th April 1860

{NOTICE of Dissolved company 23rd March 1860}

 NOTICE. 

WHEREAS, the PARTNERSHIP existing between 

WILLIAM KIRK, JOHN WALE, and 

JOHN KIRK, Coal Dealers and Boat Builders, is by 

agreement DISSOLVED, it is requested that no moneys 

owing to the said Firm be paid until further notice be given 

in this Paper. 

JOHN WALE.  
JOHN KIRK. 

Mountsorrel, March 23, 1860.

Leicester Journal - Friday 18th May 1860 

{SALE of Boat Yard stock on the 29th & 30th  of May 1860}

To Coal Merchants, Farmers, Timber Dealers, and Others. 

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, 

By J. COOKE, 

(By order of the Assignee of William Kirk and Co., 

Bankrupts,) upon the Wharf at Mountsorrel, on 

Tuesday and Wednesday, the 29th and 30th days of 

May. 1860, 

THE whole of the valuable STOCK of FOREIGN and 

ENGLISH TIMBER, Wide and Narrow Boats and 

other effects. Comprising a many thousand feet of fine 

oak, elm, and ash trees, oak, ash, elm, and willow planking 

and boards of all thicknesses, oak squares, fence posts, 

gate posts, scantling-gate heads, bars, and backs, 4 1/2 and 

3 inch felloes, light spokes, nathes, oak gates, fieaks, fleak 

bars, barrow sides, bedsides, cow cribs, axle trees, Scotch,

ash and larch poles, red, white and spruce deals, battens 

and boards, 3 timber drugs, 5 carts, 2 wide boats, and 3 

narrow ditto, in good repair, chesnut pony cart and 

tackle, Avery's weighing machine and weights, bean mill, 

chaff cutter, saws, screw jack, ropes, spoking chains, and 

numerous other effects. 

Sale to commence each day at 10 o'clock in the morning. 

The greater portion of the above are to be seen at the 

Wharf, Mountsorrel, and the remainder at Barrow, Sileby, 

and Syston, upon premises lately occupied by Kirk and 

Company. 

Leicester Journal - Friday 18th May 1860

{Sale of Mountsorrel Dock & Wharf on the 28th of May 1860}

Mountsorrel Dock and Wharf. 

H. HARRIS,

Has been honoured with instructions from the Executors

John Kirk, sen., Gentleman, deceased,

TO OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION, 

At the Home of Mr. Bampton, the White Swan Inn,

Mountsorrel, in the county Leicester, on Monday, the 

28th day of May, 1860, at Six o'clock in the evening 

precisely, subject to such conditions shall be then and 

there produced. 

ALL that very desirable FAMILY RESIDENCE,

pleasantly situate in Mountsorrel aforesaid, on the 

main road leading from thence to Sileby, with garden in 

front, together with the spacious Coal Wharf, Dockyard, 

Warehouses, Workshops, extensive Shedding, commodious 

Stabling, Corn Hay and Straw Lofts adjoining the same, 

containing about 1 acre of ground or thereabouts, on which 

the Boat Building and Coal and Timber Trade has been 

carried on for upwards of 50 years. 

There is very extensive and highly respectable connection

in the Coal and Timber trade which might be much 

extended by any person commanding a capital. The 

situation for a Boat Builder is undeniable and a great 

business in that line has been carried on for several years. 

To view the same apply on the premises, and for further 

particulars to Messrs. Harris & Luck, Solicitors, or the 

Auctioneer, both of Leicester. 

Leicester Journal - Friday 17 August 1860 

{Sale of Wharf - 23rd August 1860. White Swan Inn, Mountsorrel}

Wharf at Mountsorrel. 

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By R. WARNER,
On Thursday, the 23rd day of August, 1860, the White
Swan Inn, Mountsorrel, at Three for Four o'clock in
the Afternoon prompt,
ALL that Valuable WHARF, adjoining the road leading
from Mountsorrel to Sileby, having an excellent frontage
of forty yards or thereabouts to the river Soar,
and of about thirty to the aforesaid road. The Property
was recently in the occupation of W. Kirk and Co , and
is well adapted for carrying on the business of coal merchant,
boatwright, &c.  Immediate possession may had.
For further particulars apply to Mr. J. HARVEY,
Solicitor, Market-street, or to the Auctioneer, Horsefair
street, Leicester.

 Leicester Journal - Friday 23 November 1860 

{2nd Sale of Mountsorrel Dock & Wharf on the 27th of November 1860}

Leicester. Mountsorrel Dock and Wharf.
MARRIS and SON
Have been honoured with instructions from the Executors
of John Kirk, sen., gentleman, deceased,
TO OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
In One or more Lots, Tuesday, the 27th day of November
instant, at the house of Mr. Bamplon, the White
Swan Inn, Mountsorrel, in the County of Leicester, at
4 for 5 o'clock in the Afternoon.
ALL that very desirable FAMILY RESIDENCE,
pleasantly situated in Mountsorrel aforesaid, in the
main road leading from thence to Sileby, with Garden in
front, together with the spacious Coal Wharf, Dock Yard,
Warehouses, Workshops, extensive Shedding, commodious
Stabling, Corn, Hay, and Straw Lofts adjoining the same,
containing about one acre of ground, or thereabouts, on
which the boat building, and coal, and timber trade has
been carried on for upwards of fifty years.
  There has been carried on, on the said Premises, a very
extensive and highly respectable connection in the Coal
and Timber Trade, which might be much extended by any
person commanding a capital. The situation for a Boat
Builder is undeniable, and a great business in that line
has been carried on for several years.
  To view the same apply the Lock House adjoining,
and for further particulars to Messrs. HARRIS and LUCK,
Solicitors, or the Auctioneers, both ot Leicester. 

Leicester Guardian - Saturday 16 February 1861 

{Scales set wrong - Court Case 14 February 1861}

POLICE COURT, Feb 14.

Before J.Martin, and J.Cartwright, Esqrs.

DEFICIENT SCALES - Alfred Kirk, of Mountsorrel

coal dealer, was convicted of having scales in his yard

deficient against the purchaser of 9lb. each weighing.

The defendant explained that when he left the wharf in

the morning, the scales were balanced with stones, which

was the usual practice amongst coal dealers, and that he

never weighed coals without them. He had subsquently,

however had them altered by a quantity of

Iron being permanently attached thereto. the bench

said, stones were not the proper things to balance with,

but as he possibly might not intend to defraud the

public, they would mitigate the penalty to 10s, and

costs.

Leicester Journal  -  Friday 6th September 1861 . 

{12th September 1861 - Auction of Property}

Valuable Freehold Houses, Framesmith's Shops, Warehouses,

&c., in Leicester, and Reversionary Interests

in real and Personal Estates. 

             TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, 

                By JOHN HOLLAND, 

At Old Fish and Quart Inn, Church-gate, Leicester,

on Thursday, the Twelfth day of September next, at Six 

for Seven o'clock precisely, subject such conditions as

will be than produced, and in the following Lots:-

                     Lot 1.

Four well-built MESSUAGES, with back kitchens,

outbuildings, and yards thereto belonging, situate 

in Causeway-lane, and facing Vine-street, in the parish of All 

Saints, in Leicester, and large range of SHOPS and

WAREHOUSE ROOMS, 3 storys high, standing in the 

yards at the back of the said Messuages, and now used as 

Framesmith's Shops and Warehouse Rooms, by the respective

occupiers, Messrs. Ward, Sewell, Skinner, and 

Foxon. 

This Lot contains site 473 square yards and 6 feet, 

or thereabouts. 

                     Lot 2.

The REVERSIONARY INTERESTS of Wm. Kirk 

and John Kirk, late of Mountsorrel, bankrupts, being two 

fourteenth parts or shares the entirety of, and in the 

following real and personal estate:—The Duke of York

Inn, in Mountsorrel aforesaid, a Close of Land at Barrow-

upon-Soar, Close of Land at Sileby, Two Cottages at 

Mountsorrel, a Common Right of Pasturage upon the 

Mountsorrel Hills, and a sum of £1050—which Reversionary

Interests will come into possession-on the death of

a Lady now aged 55 years.

The real Estate which now produces a gross income of 

£65.8s. or thereabouts, is subject to a charge of £20

payable to Charles Kirk or his legal personal representatives.

The present interests of the said William Kirk and

John Kirk in the said  reversionary property, may be

increased or diminished in value by the occurrence of 

certain events, which will be fully explained at the time

of Sale.

For further particulars apply Messrs. MILES,

GREGORY, and BOUSKELL, Solicitors, or the Auctioneer,

Leicester. 

Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 6th January 1866 

{special meeting for the examination of Mr. John Woolley of Rothley, a debtor to the estate.}

Nottingham Bankruptcy Court, Tuesday. — In the

William Kirk, John Wale, and John Kirk, coal merchants, 

Mountsorrel. — This was a special meeting, for 

the examination of Mr. John Woolley, of Rothley,a

debtor to the estate. Mr.Harrison from the office of

Messrs. Miles Gregory, & Co., Leicester) conducted the

examination.-— Mr. Woolley stated tbat the original

amount Of his debt was £117 12s.9d., towards which

he had paid £102, leaving a balance of £15 12s.9d.— 

Mr. Harrison said the witness was in a good position.

The bankruptcy took place in April, 1860, and the 

assignees had been very indulgent with him. As far 

back as 1862, he made a proposal to them to pay £80

in the following January, and similar sums at intervals

of four months afterwards. The trustees had never 

been able to get anything from him since that time, 

without pressing him and threatening proceedings. 

The last payment be made was £5 in March last. 

Several letters had been sent to him since without 

avail, and the assignees had been compelled to bring 

him into the court. If his Honor made an order, 

they hoped be would direct the costs of tbe proceedings to 

be paid by the witness. — The Registrar (to the witness) 

Why did not you pay the money at once, without giving 

so much trouble? — The witness : I will pay it in three? 

months. — The Registrar : I have no doubt you are 

able to pay it — The witness : no, I am not — The 

Registrar (to Mr. Harrison): What is he ? — Mr. 

Harrision : He has got an extensive brickyard.— The 

Registrar : There must be an order for payment, and 

if you the (witness) do not pay, you must be sued.

Leicester Journal - Friday 14 May 1869 

{Freehold Property, Mountsorrel, Sileby, and Burrow-upon-Soar. Instructions from the Trustees for Sale under the Wills of Mr. John Kirk and Mr. Z. D. Kirk, to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Tuesday, the 25th day of May. 1869. 6 Lots of Land including Duke of York Pub.}

Freehold Property, Mountsorrel, Sileby, and Burrow-upon-Soar,
in the County of Leicester.  

MARRIS and SON 

Have received instructions from the Trustees for Sale
under the Wills of Mr. John Kirk and Mr. Z. D. Kirk, to offer for 

  SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, 

On Tuesday, the 25th day of May. 1869, at Five for Six o'clock the Evening precisely, at the house Mr. Bampkin, the White Swan Inn, in Mountsorrel, in the County of Leicester, in the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon, and subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, THE following VALUABLE PROPERTY, situate in the several parishes above named:

   Lot 1. 

A Close of very good MEADOW LAND, adjoining the Green-lane, in the parish of Sileby, and short distance from the main road leading from Mountsorrel to Sileby, and containing by  measurement  5a. 2r. 20p. or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. William Jacques. 

  Lot 2. 

A Close of very excellent MEADOW LAND, in the parish of Barrow-upon-Soar, containing 3a. 2r. 0p. or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Jelly, and adjoining to close the property of Charles Ansted, Esq., now in the occupation of Mr. William Simpson.

 Lot 3. 

All that commodious old licensed PUBLIC HOUSE, called tbe Duke of York, adjoining the canal lock, with stabling for horses, coach house, piggeries, and numerous offices, with garden and orchard, the occupation of Mr. Thomas Jelly.

   Lot 4.

 All that piece or parcel of LAND, formerly cultivated for growing osiers, adjoining the River Soar between and Barrow," on which are large quantity of fine willow poles

  Lot 5.

 All those two MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, situate at the south end of Mountsorrel, adjoining the main street, in the occupation of Stableford and Hames. 

  Lot 6.

 A Right of Common the Mountsorrel Hills. To view the Lots apply to the respective Tenants, and for further particulars to the Auctioneers, Friar-lane, or to Messrs. STONE, PAGET, and BILLSON, Solicitors, Leicester. 

Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 21 August 1875

{Boats for Sale}

By Mr. S. JACKSON. 

Mountsorrel, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. 

New Narrow Boat and Pleasure Yacht for Sale by Auction. 

S. JACKSON, 

Has instructions from Mr. Kirk, Boat 

Builder, &c,

TO SELL BY AUCTION, 

At his Dock, on Tuesday, the 24th day of August, 1875,
at Half -past Four in the Afternoon,
A NEW NARBOW BOAT, built of the best English
Oak, with Iron Knees, to carry 80 Tons or there-abouts.
Width 7 feet 1 inch, length nearly 71 feet Built
on the best and most approved principles and by superior
workmen. There is a first-class cabin, gang planks, top
mast, box mast, and deck board, all complete. 

Also, a First-class PLEASURE YACHT nearly new ;
to carry 20 or more persons, with masts, main and jib
sails, and rigging complete. 

Mountsorrel is one mile from Sileby, 1 1/2 from Barrow,
and 4 1/2 miles from Loughborough Stations, on the
Midland Railway. 
A train arrives at Sileby at 3.42 up, and 2.54
down; and leaves Sileby at 4.48 and 7.6 down, and 6.35 up.

Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 September 1811

{died 29th Aug 1811}

Thursday ...

Same day, the 27th year her age, Mrs. Kirk, wife 

of Mr. John Kirk, Cossington Mills, Leicestershire.

Stamford Mercury - Friday 29 April 1814

{CATHERINE KIRK (1787-1865) married April 1814 William Gilson (of Twyford)} 
Wednesday 27th April i presume.

Wednesday night, .... 

Same day, Mr. W. Gillson, of Twyford, to Miss Catherine
Kirk, youngest sister of Mr. Kirk, of Cossington
Mill, Leicestershire.

Leicester Journal - Friday 29 August 1834

Mr Parr, of Wanlip, Joseph Chester, of Blackbrook,

Wm. Kirk, of Cossington Mill, Joseph Bostock, of Breedon,

and George Powdill, of Breedon, were each fined

20S and costs, for their servants riding in their carts

without reins.

Leicester Journal - Friday 17 April 1835 

{William Kirk (death) - 1835}

Cossington Mills, in this county, Sunday morning last, sincerely and deservedly lamented by a large circle of friends, Mr. William Kirk, in his 37th year. 

Stamford Mercury - Friday 01 May 1835

At Cossington Mills, Leicestershire, on the 19th ult., {May}

in his 37th year, Mr Wm. Kirk.

Leicester Journal - Friday 08 May 1835

                The Affairs of Mr. William Kirk, 

  Late of Cossington Mills, in the County of Leicester, 

                              Miller, deceased. 

ALL Persons having any claim or demand against the 

estate of the deceased, are requested, forthwith, to 

send particulars thereof to Mrs. Kirk, Mr. William 

Heap, at Cossington Mills aforesaid, or to Mr. John 

Barfoot Eames of the Newarke Street, Leicester, 

hosier, executors; and all persons who stood indebted 

to the said William Kirk, at the time of his death, are 

de-ired to pay the amount of their respective debts immediately 

to either of the said parties. 

  By order of the Executors, 

     Andrew Peak. 

Granby Place. Leicester. May 7th, 1835.

 Leicester Journal - Friday 11 November 1836 

 {Sale at Cossington Mill - Late Mr Kirk}

 Valuable Fat and Store Stock, Implements, Hay Store,

                                   Keeping, &c. 

          COSSINGTON MILL, LEICESTERSHIRE. 

                     TO SOLD BY AUCTION, 

                             BY B PAYYNE,

On Wednesday, the 16th day November, 1836. 

THE whole of the valuable Fat and Store STOCK and

other Effects, of the late Mr. KIRK 

On the Premises, Cossington Mill, in the county of Leicester,

Consisting of 12 prime fat Cows and Heifers,2 barren 

Cows, five 4-year old Steers, five 3-year old Ditto Gilt, 3

Store Pigs, capital Draught Horse. 7 years old, 6-inch wheel 

Waggon, ditto Cart, broad wheel Drug, with iron arms,

Turnip Cutter, Chaff Cutter, &c. 

ALSO, 

About 7 Tons of Prime Old Hay. (to taken off the premises) 

16 Acres capital GRASS KEEPING, till the 25th 

of March, 5 Acres of Swede and Common Turnips, and 

several lots of Straw, with the Yard, till the 25th day of

March next. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. 

Leicester Mercury - Saturday 05 November 1886

{Z. D. Kirk Marriage . 23 Oct 1886}

Married, at Loughborough, on Sunday the 23rd ult {Oct}, Mr

Z.D.Kirk, of Mountsorrel, to Miss Luck, of Loughborough.

You talk of Gretna, silly blade !

From henceforth cease your plea,

If i'm as luck-y as this maid,

The kirk shall come to me.

Leicester Journal - Friday 28 October 1870

On the 14th inst {Oct}, at Chepstow, Helen, only surviving

daughter of the late Mr W.Kirk of Cossington Mills,

in this County.

Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 26 August 1893

{Death of Alfred Kirk's Daughter - Emma Mary Kirk b.1893}

Sudden Death of a Child. — The deputy coroner 

(Mr. J. Harvey) beld an inquest on Monday evening 

at the Albert Coffee Bouse on the body of Emma 

Mary Kirk, aged four months, daughter of Alfred 

Kirk, shoe riveter, who resides at 4, Foundry-square. 

— The mother stated that the child had been weakly

since birth. On Friday night deceased appeared to 

have a cough and a rattling in the throat. Witness 

poulticed her on the chest and back with linseed, 

and again in the middle of the night. About half- 

past four on Saturday morning witness noticed a 

change for the worse in the child's condition and she 

at once took her to Dr. Dickson's surgery and saw 

his assistant, who said be could do nothing for the 

child. He advised her to take the child home and 

give it some brandy and milk. Besides suckling 

deceased had been fed on boiled milk and water and 

sago.- Mr.C.H.Roberts, surgeon, said he had 

examined the deceased's body and found it extremely 

emaciated. Death was due to a wasting disease.— 

The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the 

medical testimony.Journal - Friday 28 October 1870

 Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 28 November 1942 

{Great Uncle Alf Kirk  - POW}

Cpl. Alfred Kirk, 

Loyal Regt., is a 

prisoner of war 

in Japanese 

hands. His home 

is at 12, Bendbow 

Rise, Braunstone Estate, Leicester. 

He joined 

the Army seven 

years ago.

 Leicester Journal - Friday 27 April 1888

BOROUGH POLICE.

FRIDAY.—Before J. Stafford (in the chair), W. Winterton, 

J. Bennett, J. H. Williams, and J. E. Hodges, 

Esqrs.

Joseph Almond, Mansfield Street, for causing an obstruction 

in the Haymarket with three horses and a

bus, on the 3rd April, was fined 10s, or seven days.