February 1905
"A Nymph" in Ancrum Road
A disgraceful scene was witnessed in Ancrum Road on Saturday forenoon. Shortly after 11am, Constable Paton observed a woman running about that thoroughfare in a semi-nude condition. She was perfectly mad with drink, and was cursing and swearing, using the most offensive language. She had taken off all her clothes with the exception of her chemise in a field nearby and proceeding to Ancrum Road, danced in front of a large squad of men engaged at the relief works. The Constable had considerable difficulty getting the woman clothed, in fact her clothes had to be forcibly put on. The woman appeared before The Magistrates at Dundee Police Court charged with disorderliness. Her name was Frances Simpson, she was described as a laundrymaid, living in Victoria House. The Magistrate imposed a fine of 10s with the alternative of 7 days in jail.
Fox Terrier - For Sale
For Sale:- Fox Terrier, handsome little dog, a real pet. Clean, quiet and very affectionate. Cheap. Henderson, Birdstuffer, Barrack Street, Dundee. Ref: 7660.
Situations Wanted
Young lady (24), tall, good appearance wishes situation in a shop, office or warehouse. No experience but active and willing.
No.172 People's Journal Office.
Large Steamer Overdue - Dundee Mate on Board
A South Shields telegram states that the large steamer Mitfield, owned by the Woodfield Steamship Company of Leadenball St, London, was on Thursday posted as very much overdue and it is feared that, with her crew of 24 she has floundered while on a voyage from Mobile to the Tyne. The vessel sailed from Mobile on December 3rd and nothing has been heard of her since she left Norfolk, Virginia, where she replenished her coals. The vessels Chief Officers were:- Robert Fatchell, Master Ilford; Alex Smith, Chief Mate, Dundee and Frank Ritchie, second mate.
Cricket Pitch
On Wednesday a meeting of Dundee's Park's committee, a communication was submitted from the Cricket Pitch Committee relative to the allocation of ground in Baxter Park. The superintendent reported a practice that had prevailed hitherto and the committee gave instructions that the same should be continued.
Balfour's Stores
Fine Spanish Port
12/- Per Dozen
or
1/- Per Bottle
This is without doubt the finest value ever offered in wine.
Try a sample bottle and compare
Balfour's Stores, 125-127 Hawkhill, Dundee.
Valuable Library Sale
Dundee Auction Rooms, Ward Road, Dundee.
On Wednesday 22nd February.
Sale of Valuable Library A.C. Lamb's "Dundee": Its quaint and historic buildings.
Learn French in Three Months
French - Cercle Francais - 3, Seagate, Dundee. How to learn French in 3 months. A novel and exceptionally easy method. Success gauranteed. All books supplied. Free trial lesson. Ladies are specially invited. Sessions begin in March.
Grande Sacred Concert
City Assembly Rooms - Grande Sacred Concert, Sunday evening 19th February. Doors open 6pm commence 6.30pm. Silver collection.
Filling Annie's Stockings
I don't remember ever doing anything very funny when I was little, but I can remember once giving our doctor an answer which nearly took his breath away. I had been very bad with whooping cough and when I began to feel a little better, of course I was very thin. When the doctor came in one day and noticing how thin my legs were he said " When are you going to get these stockings filled up?" I replied at once "When Santa Clus comes" - Anne Ellis.