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Mon 15 Sept
WOKINGHAM, Sep, 3, 1794
Run away from his APPRENTICESHIP GEORGE JOHNSON, a thin lad, pale
complexion sixteen years of age, a shoemaker by trade, had on a short black jacket, on
a green coat with plated buttons, a blue waistcoat, fustian Breeches, and a pair of
pumps with yellow buckles.

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Mon 17 Nov
WOKINGHAM, Nov 12, 1794
WALTER DENDY, fellmonger, breeches-maker and glover, having taken to the
Stock in Trade of the late Mr. Newbolt solicits the continuance of the favours of his
friends and the public in general.
Wanted, A Journeyman Fellmonger

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Mon 8 Dec
To DESERTERS from the LOYAL BERKSHIRE VOLUNTEERS
Commanded by Lieut.-Col., Sir Charles Marsh
Notice is hereby given to all Deserters from the said Corps, that a FREE PARDON
will be extended to those who are willing to surrender themselves, and join at
Reading, or give notice by letter to me of such their intention on or before Christmas
Day next. And that after the expiation of that time all those who are absent will be
advertised under full and particular descriptions, and a large reward for apprehending
them, over and above Government allowance. To be paid by me,
Charles Marsh
Lieutenant-Colonel of the said Corps
Reading, Dec 8, 1794

1795
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Mon 26 Jan
TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
All persons having any claim or demand on the estate and effects of ROBERT
VARNDELL, of Wokingham, cooper, deceased are desired to meet Andrew Varndell.
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of Binfield, and James Varndell, of Bagshot, his creditors on Tuesday the 27 instant,
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and on the 3 of February, between the hours of twelve and three each day, at the
King’s Head, Wokingham, in order to adjugment of the affairs of the deceased,
otherwise they will be excluded all benefit therefrom.
All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to pay the same on or before the
third of February, or they will be sued without notice.

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Mon 9 Feb
WOKINGHAM, BERKS
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION
By Mr. COLLINS
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On Friday, the 27 of this instan February, 1795,
The HOUSEHOLD GOODS and FURNITURE
Of the late Mr. Wm. Newbolt
At his dwelling-house, situate in the Market-place of the town of Wokingham
And specifically at three o’clock in the afternoon will be sold by Auction his late
FREEHOLD brick-built and sashed DWELLING-HOUSE, consisting of a shop and
parlour in front, kitchen and other offices on the ground floor, four bed-chambers and

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