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Northampton Mercury 13th September 1806
A List of the Certificates that have been issued to Gamekeepers by the Clerk of the Peace for the County of Northampton, between the first Day of July and the eleventh Day of September 1806, both days inclusive, distinguishing the Duties paid in each respective Certificate.
On a One-Guninea Stamp:
Hensman, Thomas, Bozeat, yeoman, gamekeeper of Earl Spencer, for the manors of Bozeat and Strixton. Aug. 30.
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| Bozeat - In 1884 Rachel Hill, wife of the parish churchwarden W F Hill, was buried on 16th January aged 71. A note added to the parish register states “This man formerly kept a lace school in Bozeat, when the lace trade was so good. He made lace himself, up to a short time before his death, and some of it was sold to Mrs Sartoris of Rushden Hall.” |
Wellingborough News, 22nd August 1890, transcribed by Kay Collins
BRASS BAND—The above band paraded the village of Bozeat on Saturday afternoon last, when collections were taken in aid of the Northampton Infirmary. The people responded most liberally to the appeal, the sum of £4 10s. 3d. being collected. The members of the band wish to express their thanks to the public for so generously responding to their appeal in aid of so useful an institution, and also for the financial help and assistance which they have from time to time rendered to the band fund. The band has fulfilled several engagements during this season and has others to fulfil yet. They are to be congratulated on the way they have improved under the able tuition of Mr. W. Reynolds and Mr. N. Silby.—Some few of the members of the band, who were victims of the unfortunate circumstance at Cogenhoe, suffered sharply for a few days, but are now recovered.
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Wellingborough & Kettering News24/10/1890, transcribed by Peter Brown
An Epidemic of Measles is raging to a considerable extent at Bozeat. The Sunday schools were closed last Sunday, and the Board schools have been closed for the week.
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Rushden Echo, 15th December 1899, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bozeat – The Pig Club held its fifth annual dinner on Monday, at the Red Lion Inn. About fifty guests were present, the president, Mr John Drage, occupying the chair. The secretary (Mr F Dunmore) being absent through illness, the chairman read the report, showing the society to be in a flourishing condition. There was a balance of £24 2s. 6d. This the members considered to be very satisfactory. The usual toasts were submitted, and songs etc. were given.
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Rushden Echo, 31st August 1900, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bozeat - The W.M.C. skittle team won their ninth successive match in the Northants Skittle League on Saturday, defeating Stanwick Working Men’s, thus winning the South Section of the League.
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| Wellingborough News, 26th September 1902, transcribed by Kay Collins
HOME FROM THE WAR—Private John Drage, who has been serving with the Northamptonshire Regiment in South Africa, arrived in Northampton with a batch of Reservists on Monday. Arriving at Bozeat late in the evening, he was met at the entrance of the village by the Victoria Brass Band, and, to the stirring strains of "See the conquering hero comes," was escorted to his home, where "Home, sweet home" was played. Private Drage has another brother in South Africa serving with the Army Medical Corps, whilst a third holds the medal for ambulance work.
Wellingborough News, 10th October 1902
CORRECTION—In the reports of the return of J. Drage, of Bozeat, who has been serving with the Northamptonshire Regiment in South Africa, the name should have been given as Sergeant Drage, not "Private."
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Rushden Echo, 3rd September 1909, transcribed by Peter Brown
BOZEAT - THE FEAST – There was a large influx of visitors from Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Irchester, Wellingborough, and other places in the district on Sunday last for the Feast. The Olney brass band gave a performance in front of the school. The annual flower show at the W M C was held on Saturday and Sunday.
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Rushden Echo, 24th September 1909, transcribed by Peter Brown
PARISH COUNCIL – Six of the eleven members elected 2½ years ago have resigned, and two other resignations are now expected.
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Rushden Echo, 9th September 1910, transcribed by Peter Brown
STRIXTON — A HORSE belonging to Mr A Porter, grocer, of Earls Barton, dropped dead in Strixton on Tuesday while his man was delivering goods. The horse was valued at £40.
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Rushden Argus, 18th October 1912
Large Apple—An apple, grown in the orchard of Mr. Joseph Drage, York Cottage, turns the scale at 1lb. 5oz., and is perfect shape.
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The Argus, 2nd March 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bozeat - Lady Postman—For some time we have had our papers delivered by ladies (says a correspondent), but now we have also a lady “postman.” In her round are several lodges right away from the village, and I think she looks forward even more eagerly than most people to the time when the cuckoo will come and charm the dirt away.
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The Rushden Argus, 3rd January 1919, transcribed by Kay Collins
Pathetic Company—On Monday of last week Dr. and Mrs. Selby entertained to tea in the Wesleyan Schoolroom widows and orphans of soldiers who have fallen during the war.
Dance—A Successful dance was held on Christmas Eve, the proceeds amounting to £5 15s. Out of this a gift was given to each child rendered fatherless through the war, the remainder going to St. Dunstan’s Hostel.
Fancy Dress—A fancy dress dance was held in the Council Schools on Boxing Day. The M.C. was Mr. E. Bradshaw, and the judges Mrs. and Miss Gibbard. The winners were:- 1st, Miss M. Craxton (Serbia); 2nd, Miss R. Allwood (French peasant); 3rd, Mr. J. Selby (Irishman); extras, Miss F. Pratt (Ramblers), and Miss E. Drage (milkmaid). The proceeds, £8, were for St. Dunstan’s Hostel for Blinded Soldiers.
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Rushden Argus, 9th July 1920
Memorial—Rev. W D Sergeant unveiled a memorial at the Working men’s Club (of which he was the first president) to the 14 members who made the supreme sacrifice. The memorial is in the form of a tablet in the passage, and bears the inscription: To keep in memory those members of this Club who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914-1919. Then follow the fourteen names with No. Rank, and regiment, concluding with “Greater love hath no man than this.”
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Rushden Echo, 11th July 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Ald. C W Horrell, of Rushden, was the host of a tea served at Mr G Knight’s farm, Bozeat, on Wednesday, the arrangements having been made by the Wellingborough Divisional Liberal Association, of which Mr Horrell is president.
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Rushden Echo and Argus, 8th April 1932, transcribed by Kay Collins
Sudden Darkness at Bozeat
Village Lights Go Out Without Warning
And then there was darkness!
The inhabitants of Bozeat were very much surprised and not a little concerned on Monday night to find the village in total darkness (after the closing of the shops) without any notice or warning writes a correspondent, who adds:
“Expecting that the cause was just some little technical hitch we waited for Tuesday. Now on making enquiries I find that the contract ended on April 2nd, and the electricity undertaking, perfect in everything they do, just took the clocks out at the exact moment, thus leaving parishioners to grope their way in the dark until the clocks are altered.”
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 6th March 1936, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bozeat
Conjuring Display—A very enjoyable concert was given on Wednesday in the Church Hall arranged by the Educational Committee of the Wollaston Industrial and Provident Society. The conjuring display of Mr Archie Tear was enjoyed immensely. There was a good company present.
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Shoe & Leather News, 2nd July 1936
Trade Outing — Southend-on-Sea was the venue of the annual outing of the employees of the Drage Shoe Co., Ltd., Bozeat, last Saturday.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 12th September 1941, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bozeat - St. John—A social and dance was held in the Church Hall on Saturday for the St. John Ambulance. Music for dancing was provided by Ralph’s Melody Makers, under the direction of Mr. Walter Nichols (solo violin). There was a good company present, and the capable M.C. was First Officer J. Drage. Refreshments were served during an interval.
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