Kentish Gazette, Friday 2 April 1802.

Sheppey.

To be sold by auction, by Carter and Son, on Thursday 15th April, 1802, at the "Swan Inn," Sheerness, at 3 o'clock, (in two lots.) Two Shares of (and in the interests of) the company of Proprietors of the Sheerness Water Works.

The number of shares in the above company are limited to 100, and were originally purchased at 20 guineas per share; and produce the immense interest of 15%, free from deduction, and are clear from every encumbrance.

Further particulars may be had on application to Mr. Silvester, Solicitor, Sheerness; or to the Auctioneers, Maidstone and Sheerness.

From the Kentish Gazette, 6 January 1804. Price 6d.

ELIGIBLE ESTATES.

Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Wm. Bliss at the “Swan Inn,” Sheerness, on Thursday the 12th of January, 1804, between the hours of five and eight o'clock, in the evening, subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced, in 4 Lots.

Lot 1. All that complete MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE and premises, with the appurtenances, situate and being in the High-street, adjoining the New Road; comprising an extensive shop, parlour, wash-house, and small yard, a spacious dining room, two good chambers, with closets, and every other convenience; now let to Mr. Palmer, grocer, tenant at will, at the low and improvable rent of only £25 per ann.

The above premises are well calculated for a linen or woollen draper, grocer, glass warehouse, or any ether trade or business, where a centrical situation is requited.

Lot 2. A-neat DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on the New-Road, Sheerness aforesaid comprising a capital shop, parlour, chamber, and attic, with a back yard, and every other necessary convenience; now Let to Mr. Leonard Lester, boot-maker, tenant at will, at the very low yearly rent of £25 per annum.

Lot 3. A compact MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, situate in the said New-Road, adjoining lot 2, and similar to the same, in the occupation of Mrs. Atkinson, chandler, tenant at will, and let at the yearly rent of only £25.

Lot 4. All that well finished DWELLING-HOUSE and premises, timber built, admirably situated in the centre of the New-Road, adjoining lot 3; comprising a large and elegant shop and parlour, a spacious dining-room one chamber, a large attic, with every other necessary convenience; now in the occupation of Mr. John Clark, linen-draper, tenant at will, at the very low rent of £25. per annum.

The above respective Messuages are severally held by grant, which is tantamount to an Estate of Freehold, subject to the payment of a quit-rent of one shilling per annum, and are now considerably under-let.

The before-mentioned estates being situate in a maritime town of Considerable trade, the commerce of which is now in a flourishing state, are well worth the notice of persons about to engage in any business or speculation.

Further particulars may he known by applying at the Office of Mr. John Sylvester, Solicitor, Sheerness; or to the Auctioneer, Queenborough.

Kentish Gazette, Friday 6th January 1804.

Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent.

To be sold by auction, by William Bliss, at the "Swan Inn," Sheerness, on Thursday the 12th day of January, 1804, between the hours of 5 and 8 o'clock, (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which notice will be given) subject to such conditions as will be then and their produce, in one lot.

All that modern and well built brick Messuage or Dwelling House, and premises, situate at the corner of High Street, Sheerness, near the Playhouse; comprising on the ground floor, a large shop, parlour and convenient kitchen, spacious dining room, and two chambers on the first floor, with good attics, and other conveniences; now in the occupation of Mr. W. Friday, shopkeeper, tenant at will, at the very low rent of £40. per annum.

The premises are held under a grant, equal to an estate of inheritance, at a quit-rent of one shilling per annum.

The above dwelling house and shop are well calculated for any business, being situate in the principal Street of Sheerness, and capable of considerable improvements.

For further particulars apply to Mr. John Sylvester, Solicitor, Sheerness; or the Auctioneer, Queenborough.

From the Kentish Gazette, April 1804.

Isle of Sheppy.

Notice is hereby given that the next General Meeting of the Commissioners, for putting in execution the "Act of Parliament passed in the 41st year of the reign of his present Majesty, for building a Pier at Sheerness, in the Isle of Sheppy, and paving &c. Blue Town and Mile Town therein," will be held at the "Swan Inn," Blue Town aforesaid, on Friday the 4th day of May next, at 6 o'clock precisely.

John Silvester, Clerk to the Commissioners.

26th April, 1804.

Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 3 February 1807.

Sheerness Pier.

Notice is hereby given, that the Commissioners for building a Pier at Sheerness, &c. will meet on Wednesday 4th February, 1807, at 6 o'clock, at the "Swan Inn," Sheerness, to receive tenders in writing from, and contract with, such person or persons who are willing to give the most money for the Dust, Cinders, Ashes, and Sullage, and to perform the Office of Scavenger and Dustman within the said town, for 3 years, from the 10th day of February next.

21st January, 1807. James Skeen, Clerk to the said Commissioners.

Kentish Gazette, Friday 28th July 1809.

Keep to be had for 200 sheep, from this time till Michaelmas next.

Inquire of J. Ellis, "Swan Tavern," Sheerness.
 

Kentish Gazette, 23 June 1820.

June 20, at Chatham church, Mr. Thomas Hodge, of the "Swan" public-house, at Sheerness, to Miss Ann Upton of Gravesend.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 6th November 1832.

Public houses to be Let, in the London Porter trade.

The "Swan Inn," Sheerness, an old established house, well situated for business, in the High Street., the incoming of which will be very moderate.

For particulars, apply to Mr. Skinner, Appraiser and Auctioneer, Chatham.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 25 August 1846.

Sheerness.

We had two rather sudden deaths here during the last week, one being Emma Butt, age 26 years, the wife of a saddler at the "Kings Head," and the other Henry Lamb, 34 aged years, a labourer at the "Swan."

Some reports having been circulated that one having been ill-used and the other poisoned, inquests were held on the bodies on Thursday last, before J, Hinde, Esq., when the juries returned verdicts that Emma Butt from epilepsy, and Henry Lamb from apoplexy.

From the Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 16 September, 1856.

Among the applications for spirit licenses, at the recent sessions, was that of Mr. James Ward, gentleman, of Sheerness, for a new house built by him at the top of the High Street, Blue Town. The granting of the license was opposed by Mr. Stephenson. On a severe cross-examination of Pratten, the constable, the notices were held not to be proved.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 19th July 1859.

Stealing a Soldier's Medals.

On Tuesday a seaman named Thomas Cain was charged with stealing two silver medals, value 19 s., from the person of Charles Jofford, a Marine, who deposed that he went into the "Swan" at Sheerness on Monday morning, at 11m o'clock, and being fatigued had a nap on the settee. On awakening, he found that his medals have been cut from his breast. The prisoner was traced to another public house, and the medals found under his seat.

Committed for trial.