A collection of over 300 Situations Vacant and Wanted ‘small ads’ relating to the parish of Waters Upton and its people, from 1864 to 1949.
Decade index: 1860s | 1870s | 1880s | 1890s | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s
Name index arranged by surname, then by year, with title and/or initial(s) or forename (or n.s. if none specified), plus (if given) address / location in parish if given, or (if given) occupation. Surnames A to C | D | E to H | J to M | N to Q | R to S | T to Y | Unnamed
Surnames A to C. Allen: 1892 (Mrs.); 1899 (Mrs., x2); 1900 (Mrs.); 1901 (Mrs., x3); 1902 (Mrs.); 1904 (Mr.). Atcherley: 1890 (Mrs., Swan, x4); 1891 (Mrs., Swan, x3). Beech: 1899 (H.). Bennett: 1905 (n.s.). Bromley: 1891 (E.W., Eyton, x2); 1891 (n.s., Eyton / E. / E.W., Eyton); 1893 (n.s.). Brown: 1900 (William). Buttery: 1935 (n.s.). Casewell: 1905 (Miss). Clorley: 1895 (George / Mrs. George); 1897 (Mrs.). Colley: 1886 (Mrs., Lion Inn); 1887 (Mrs., Lion Inn).
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Surnames D. Davies: 1874 (Rev. J.B.); 1880 (Mrs., Rectory); 1882 (Mrs., Rectory); 1883 (Rev. J.B.; Mrs., Rectory, x2); 1884 (Mrs., Rectory); 1884 (Mrs., Rectory, x2); 1886 (Mrs. J. B., Rectory); 1887 (Mrs., Rectory); 1888 (Mrs. / Mrs. J.B., Rectory, x3); 1889 (Mrs., Rectory, x2); 1891 (Mrs., Rectory, x2); 1896 (Mrs / Mrs. J.B.; Rectory); 1900 (Mrs., Rectory); 1904 (Rev.); 1909 (Mrs. J.B., White House); 1915 (Mrs., White House); 1919 (Mrs. / Mrs. J.B.); 1921 (Mrs. J.B. x2); 1926 (n.s., Malthouse); 1929 (n.s., Malthouse, x2); 1930 (n.s., Malthouse); 1940 (number 32); 1941 (n.s., Lower House); 1945 (G.E. / n.s.; Lower House). Dickin: 1897 (Mr. / Mr. S.; Aston); 1898 (S., x2); 1901 (S.); 1914 (Miss).
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Surnames E to H. Edwards: 1934 (J., Adney House). Findlay: 1947 (n.s., number 6). Fisk: 1905 (n.s., x2); 1906 (Mrs.); 1914 (n.s., x2). Foulkes: 1889 (Mrs., Swan Inn, x2). George: 1908 (K.). Goodwin: 1926 (Mrs., x2); 1927 (G.H.); 1929 (n.s., Grange). Heal: 1925 (n.s., Harebutts); 1929 (n.s., Harebutts). Higgins: 1889 (Mrs.). Higginson: 1885 (Mrs.). Hobson: 1907 (Rev. S.); 1909 (Miss). Holbrook: 1944 (n.s., White House); 1945 (n.s., White House). Horton: 1942 (n.s., Hall); 1943 (n.s., Hall Farm); 1946 (Mrs., Hall / Mrs., Grange); 1947 (n.s.). Hyde: 1892 (Mrs., x2; R.); 1893 (n.s. / Mrs. / Robert, x3).
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Surnames J to M. James: 1887 (Mrs., Harebutts); 1890 (Mrs. A.H.); 1891 (Mrs. A.H.); 1894 (Mrs. A.H.); 1935 (Mrs., Lion). Jervis: 1899 (Mrs. / W.); 1900 (W. / Mrs.). Jones: 1893 (Mrs., Catsbritch La.). Juckes: 1906 (A. Lea, x3); 1907 (n.s.); 1919 (A. Lea); 1925 (A. Lea). Leach: 1929 (n.s.). Matthews: 1878 (C., Harebutts); 1893 (J., Harebutts). Meakin: 1932 (n.s., White House). Moore: 1932 (R.E., Grange); 1933 (Mrs., Grange); 1934 (Mrs., Grange, x3); 1937 (R.H.); 1939 (Mrs., Grange); 1940 (R. / n.s.; Grange). Morgan: 1881 (R.); 1883 (R., butcher, x2); 1885 (Mrs. Robert, Harebutts); 1887 (Mrs.); 1894 (Mr., butcher); 1895 (R., butcher); 1897 (R., Harebutts, x2); 1899 (R., butcher, Harebutts, x2); 1901 (R.B., Harebutts); 1914 (R.B., Harebutts); 1932 (Mrs. W.); 1943 (n.s., butcher); 1949 (Bros., x2).
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Surnames N to Q. Needham: 1897 (Mr. / B., x2); 1899 (B., x2 / B.N.); 1900 (B. / Mr. B.); 1901 (B., x3); 1903 (B. / M.). Overton: 1893 (E.). Owen: 1885 (Mrs. W. J.); 1902 (Ernest T., thatcher, x2). Palmer:1907 (W., Harebutts); 1908 (W., Harebutts). Parry: 1897 (E., Post Office); 1914 (n.s.). Percival: 1892 (Mrs. H.F.); 1893 (Mrs. H.F.); 1894 (Mrs. H.F. / Mrs., x2). Phillips: 1934 (n.s.); 1936 (n.s., x4). Powell: 1925 (H.J.); 1930 (n.s., Malthouse). Price: 1903 (n.s., Lion). Pritchard: 1935 (n.s., cowman). Quin / Quinn: 1925 (n.s.); 1935 (n.s.).
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Surnames R to S. Rawlings: 1876 (x2 – farm bailiff, x2); 1880 (Mr., bailiff). Read: 1912 (H.). Rider: 1879 (Miss); 1919 (E.). Ridgway / Ridgeway: 1882 (James); 1883 (Alfred); 1885 (Alfred, x2); 1891 (J.); 1899 (John); 1903 (J.); 1919 (C.J.). Riley: 1934 (Miss, Hall, x2); 1937 (Miss, Hall, x2). Shakeshaft: 1885 (Mrs.); 1887 (Mrs.); 1888 (Mrs., x2); 1889 (Mrs., x2); 1892 (Mrs.); 1894 (Mrs. J., x2); 1899 (n.s.); 1914 (n.s.). Shepherd: 1886 (Mrs., x2); 1887 (H.); 1894 (H.). Terrot: 1934 (Rev. G.E., Brownhills).
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Surnames T to Y. Thomlinson / Tomlinson: 1914 (n.s. / Mrs., Lower House); 1915 (x2). Titley: 1880 (Mrs. J.). Tudor: 1893 (S., grocer). Walker, Miss: 1871; 1875 (x2); 1879 (x2); 1880 (x4); 1881 (x2); 1883; 1889; 1890 (x2); 1891 (x3); 1892; 1893; 1894; 1895; 1896; 1897. Wiggin: 1875 (Henry). Wilde / Wylde: 1889 (Mrs., Lion, x2); 1892 (Mrs., Lion); 1894 (John, Lion / J.). Woolley: 1904 (Mrs. [= Mr.] L.); 1913 (n.s. / George; Terrill); 1925 (n.s., Terrill); 1926 (n.s., Terrill). Wright: 1926 (n.s., Bolas). Wyke [= Hyde / Wylde?]: 1892 (Mr.). Yonge: 1900 (Mrs. L.V.); 1907 (Mrs. L.V.); 1908 (Mrs. L.V.).
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Unnamed Advertisers. No name / initials, via Harrison’s, Manchester: 1878 (x2). Ref. 2406, via Wellington Journal: 1905. Number 11: 1941. Number 32: 1945. ‘A’: 1860s. ‘A.B.’: 1872. ‘A.B.C.’: 1872. ‘Mrs B.’: 1890. ‘B.L.’: 1872. ‘E’: 1870. ‘G.W.’: 1876. Grange Farm: 1945; 1946 (x2); 1949. ‘H.’: 1899. ‘J.W.’: 1888; 1889 (x2). ‘Lambda’: 1875. Lion Inn: 1897; 1935 (x3). Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge: 1933. ‘Millie’: 1893. Post Office: 1890. ‘R.F.’: 1887; 1889. Rector: 1907; 1945. Rectory: 1903 (x2). ‘S.E.’: 1874. ‘V.’: 1876. ‘W.Y.’: 1872. Waters Upton church: 1860s. Waters Upton Hall: 1906; 1945 (bailiff). ‘Z’: 1886.
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1860s
WANTED, immediately, at Waters Upton Church, near Wellington, Salop, eight or ten good MASONS.—Apply on the works.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 8 Jul 1864, page 4.
WANTED, immediately, at Waters Upton Church, near Wellington, Salop, about eight or ten good MASONS.—Apply on the Works.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 16 Jul 1864, page 4.
WANTED, Six or Eight good STONEMASONS, at Waters Upton Church.—Apply on the Works.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 6 Aug 1864, page 4. Repeated 13 Aug 1864, page 4. Also Shrewsbury Chronicle, 12 Aug 1864, page 4.
WANTED, by a Young Man, aged 21, a SITUATION as UNDER-GAMEKEEPER; can give an excellent character, and is a capital shot.—Apply A., Post Office, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Aug 1868, page 4.
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1870s
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1870
A Lady, who has had ten years’ experience in tuition, wishes a Re-engagement as GOVERNESS, in a Family where the children are young, after the Christmas vacation. Highest references.—Address, E., Post Office, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Birmingham Daily Gazette, 29 Nov 1870, page 2. Repeated 30 Nov 1870, page 2.
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1871
WANTED, a Lady ASSISTANT, in a small School in the country. One who understands Music and Accounts.—Address, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Birmingham Daily Post, 23 Dec 1871, page 3. Repeated 28 Dec 1871, page 3.
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1872
WANTED, by a respectable Man, with good references, a Situation as a BLACKSMITH or FARM LABOURER. Apply, B. L., Post Office, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 Jan 1872, page 4. Repeated 3 Feb 1872, page 4.
REQUIRED, a Re-engagement as BARMAID, by a Young Lady, aged 22; is willing to make herself generally useful. Good needlewoman. Salary moderate. References.—Address, A.B.C., Post-office, Waters Upton, Salop.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 27 Jul 1872, page 4.
A Married Man is in want of a Situation as GROOM; no objection where Cows are kept; willing to make himself generally useful.—Apply, W. Y., Post Office, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Sep 1872, page 4.
WANTED, by a Young Lady, aged 23, a Re-engagement as BARMAID. Has had experience; domesticated, and willing to make herself generally useful. Salary moderate. Good references.—Address, A.B., Post-office, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 21 Sep 1872, page 4.
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1874
TO PAINTERS.—TENDERS are required for Painting, Glazing, &c., at the School now being erected at Waters Upton.—For specifications apply to the Rev. J. B. Davies, The Rectory, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 25 Apr 1874, page 5.
EXPERIENCED Governess requires re-engagement; English, music, dancing; thorough needlewoman.—S. E., Post-office, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Manchester Courier, 10 Dec 1874, page 2. Repeated on 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24 Dec 1874, same page.
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1875
WANTED, a young Girl as MAID-OF-ALL-WORK; no objection to one who has not been out before.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 2 Jan 1875, page 4. Repeated 9 Jan 1875, page 4.
WANTED, a BOY, about 15 or 16 years of age, to go with a pair of horses.—Apply to Henry Wiggin, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Newport & Market Drayton Advertiser, 13 Mar 1875, page 1.
A LADY is desirous of an Engagement as Useful COMPANION to an Invalid.—Address “Lambda,” Post Office, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 2 Jul 1875, page 4. Repeated 9 and 16 Jul 1875, page 4.
WANTED, immediately, a young, strong, clean country Girl, as Maid-of-all-work.—Apply, Miss WALKER, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 Dec 1875, page 4. Repeated 1 Jan 1876, page 4.
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1876
WANTED, in a Farmhouse, a Person of industrious habits as NURSERY GOVERNESS. She will be required to take the entire charge of her pupils and their wardrobe. Thorough English required.—Address (enclosing carte, which will be returned), stating age, reference, and salary required, G. W., Post-office, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop,
Staffordshire Advertiser, 15 Jan 1876, page 4.
WAGGONER.—Wanted, a Waggoner; capital cottage and good wages.—Apply to Mr. Rawlings, Farm Bailiff, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 12 Feb 1876, page 4.
WANTED, in a Farmhouse, a Person of industrious habits, as Nursery Governess to instruct and take the entire charge of her pupils and their wardrobe. Thorough English.—Address, V., Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 26 Feb 1876, page 4.
WAGGONER Wanted; an excellent cottage and garden, also potato-ground; good wages.—Apply, Mr. Rawlings, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 15 Apr 1876, page 5. Repeated 22 Apr 1876, page 4.
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1878
GROOM (single-handed, or where a coachman is kept) used to plain gardening and willing to be useful. Single, aged 24.—Address, C. Matthews, Herbert Bank, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Birmingham Daily Post, 9 Jan 1878, page 4. Also 10, 11 and 12 Jan.
DISENGAGED, first-class GENERAL SERVANT, from Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop; age 29; character 8 years and three months.—HARRISON’S, 62, Oldham-street.
Manchester Courier, 19 Feb 1878, page 2.
DOMESTIC SERVANTS, WANT PLACES, &c. […]
DISENGAGED, first-class GENERAL SERVANT, from Waters, Upton; age 29; character over eight years.—Harrison’s, 62 Oldham-street.
Manchester Evening News, 20 Feb 1878, page 4. Also 21 Feb.
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1879
WANTED, a clean, steady, active Girl, not under 16, as General Servant.—Apply, Miss Rider, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Jul 1879, page 4.
GOVERNESS (Assistant) Wanted immediately in a small school, capable of giving a sound English education, with music.—Apply to Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Winsford & Middlewich Guardian, 16 Jul 1879, page 1.
WANTED, a Young Girl, as Servant-of-all-work.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Aug 1879, page 4. Repeated 6 Sep 1879, page 4.
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1880s
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1880
WANTED, a clean, strong, active Girl, as Maid-of-all-Work.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 3 Jan 1880, page 4.
WAGGONER Wanted; good character indispensable; excellent cottage and garden.—Apply, Mr. Rawlings, Bailiff, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 24 Jan 1880, page 4.
WANTED, immediately, a clean, active Girl, as Maid-of-all-Work.—Apply, personally, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 14 Feb 1880, page 4.
WANTED, a good General Servant, with good character. —Apply, Mrs. J. Titley, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 1 May 1880, page 4. Repeated 8 May 1880, page 4.
WANTED, a strong, steady Girl, as Maid-of-all-Work.—Apply, personally, Miss Walker’s, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 15 May 1880, page 4.
WANTED, at Christmas, a strong, active Girl, as Maid-of-all-Work.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 4 Dec 1880, page 4.
WANTED, an experienced Nurse, for four young children; or a General Servant, for kitchen.—Apply, Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory.
Wellington Journal, 18 Dec 1880, page 4. Repeated 25 Dec 1880, page 4.
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1881
WANTED, Young Girl, as Maid of All Work; she must be clean, honest, and truthful.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 16 Apr 1881, page 4. Repeated 16 Apr 1881, page 4.
WANTED, Youth, who has been used to the butchering trade.—Apply to R. Morgan, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 23 Apr 1881, page 4.
WANTED, Young Girl, as Maid-of-all-Work; clean, honest, and industrious; no objection if she has not been out before.—Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 13 Aug 1881, page 4. Repeated 20 Aug 1881, page 4.
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1882
WANTED, an experienced Nurse for five young children; under nurse kept; wages £12.—Apply, Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 29 Apr 1882, page 4.
To Blacksmiths—Wanted, a steady Man, for the country; must be a good shoer, and one used to the implement trade preferred.—Apply, James Ridgway, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 1 Jul 1882, page 4.
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1883
WANTED, single young man, aged 21, a situation as a Groom, and to help indoors and in garden; can have a two years’ character from last employer.—Apply to Rev. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Hendon and Finchley Times, 3 Feb 1883, page 8. Repeated 10 Feb 1883, page 8.
WANTED, a clean, honest Girl, about 14, as Maid of All Work.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 17 Feb 1883, page 4.
WANTED, strong Youth, as Apprentice to the Butchering; one who can milk preferred.—Apply R. Morgan, Butcher, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 15 Sep 1883, page 4.
WANTED, a Nurse, over 18, who has had experience with very young children; under nurse kept.—Apply to Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 6 Oct 1883, page 4.
WANTED, at Christmas, a General Servant, to do plain cooking, and make butter.—Apply, Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 17 Nov 1883, page 4.
WANTED, Young Man, as Improver to the Butchering; one who can milk preferred.—Apply to R. Morgan, Butcher, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 8 Dec 1883, page 4.
WANTED, a strong Youth, aged 15 or 16, as Apprentice to the Wheelwrighting Business.—Apply, Alfred Ridgway, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 22 Dec 1883, page 4.
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1884
WANTED, a good Plain Cook, who can manage milk from one or two cows.—Apply, Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Jan 1884, page 4.
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1885
WANTED, immediately, a Wheelwright, for a few weeks.—Apply, Alfred Ridgeway, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 28 Mar 1885, page 4.
WANTED, in a farmhouse, a General Servant, who is able to milk; good character.—Apply, Mrs. W. J. Owen, Waters Upton, Wellington. Salop. […]
WANTED, a clean, willing Girl, age 16 or 17, as Nurse, and able to do any kind of light work; no other kept.—Apply, Mrs. Higginson, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 16 May 1885, page 4. Mrs Higginson’s advert repeated 23 May 1885, page 4.
WANTED, a strong Girl, as General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Robert Morgan, The Herbets, Waters Upton. […]
WANTED, in a clergyman’s family, a good Nurse, at the end of June.—Address, Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 May 1885, page 4.
WANTED, immediately, a Wheelwright.—Apply, Alfred Ridgway, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 13 Jun 1885, page 4.
WANTED, steady, industrious Girl, as General Servant, where two cows are kept; not required to milk.—Apply, Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 Jul 1885, page 4. Repeated 11 Jul 1885, page 4.
WANTED, a good Nurse, in a clergyman’s family.—Address, Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 28 Nov 1885, page 4.
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1886
A GENTLEMAN, experienced in farming, would be glad to assist in managing a farm, or any out-door business, in return for his board; age 36; good references.—Address Z, care of the Rev. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Northwich Guardian, 10 Feb 1886, page 4.
WANTED, a General Servant; must be able to read and write, and milk one cow.—Apply, Mrs. Colley, Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 4 Sep 1886, page 4.
WANTED, a Servant Girl, age 15 to 16.—Apply to Mrs. Shepherd, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 6 Nov 1886, page 4.
WANTED, at Christmas, a Nurse, who is accustomed to children, and a good sewer.—Address, Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 11 Dec 1886, page 4.
WANTED, a Servant Girl, at Christmas, age 15 to 16, who can milk or willing to learn.—Apply, personally, to Mrs. Shepherd, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 18 Dec 1886, page 4.
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1887
WANTED, Nurse, for three children; good sewer; one who has been under-nurse preferred.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 1 Jan 1887, page 4.
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, retired from farming, is willing to give his services in return for a comfortable home. References given and required.—Address R. F., Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Magnet (London), 24 Jan 1887, page 4. Repeated 31 Jan 1887, page 4.
Note: See also notice placed in The Field, in 1889.
WANTED, a Boy, from 15 to 16, to milk and make himself useful, at May Day.—Apply, personally, to H. Shepherd, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 16 Apr 1887, page 4.
WANTED, clean, honest Girl, about 16.— Apply, Mrs. James, Herbert’s Bank, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 28 May 1887, page 4.
WANTED, a Girl, for a country public-house; who can milk two cows; must read and write well.—Apply, Mrs. Colley, Lion Inn, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 4 Jun 1887, page 4. Repeated 11 Jun 1887, page 4.
WANTED, at Christmas, a strong, honest, clean Girl, as General Servant.—Apply, Mrs. Morgan, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 26 Nov 1887, page 4.
WANTED, good, steady, industrious Girl, as General Servant, over 18; two cows kept; not required to milk; character required.—Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 10 Dec 1887, page 4. Repeated 17 Dec 1887, page 4.
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1888
WANTED, a Young Nurse, for three children (out of arms); good sewer.—Apply, Mrs. J. B. DAVIES, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 7 Jan 1888, page 4.
WANTED, good, steady, industrious Girl, as General Servant, over 18; two cows kept; not required to milk; character required.—Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Jan 1888, page 4.
WANTED, at once, strong Girl, 13 or 14 years, as Nurse; must be fond children.—Apply, Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 21 Apr 1888, page 4.
WANTED, a Young Nurse, with some experience, for three children.—Mrs. Davies. Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 15 Sep 1888, page 4.
SERVANTS WANT PLACES. […]
COACHMAN or Groom; willing to be useful; single, age 36.—J. W., Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Birmingham Daily Post, 1 Dec 1888, page 3. Also Manchester Courier, 19 Dec 1888, page 2.
WANTED, a Young Housemaid, who has been in service.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 22 Dec 1888, page 4.
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1889
WANTED, a General Servant; clean and industrious; not over 20 ; not required to milk.—Apply, Mrs. Shakeshaft, The Beeches, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Dec 1888, page 4. Repeated 5 Jan 1889, page 4.
WANTED, at once, a steady Girl, for a public-house.— Apply to Mrs. Foulkes, Swan Inn, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 5 Jan 1889, page 4.
SERVANTS WANT PLACES. […]
COACHMAN or Groom-Coachman. Good references. Single; age 36.—J. W., Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Birmingham Daily Post, 7 Jan 1889, page 3. Also 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan.
SERVANTS WANTED, AND WANTING SITUATIONS. […]
COACHMAN, or Groom; single man, of good character, age 36.—J. W., Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
London Evening Standard, 17 Jan 1889, page 6.
WANTED, a Housemaid, with some experience.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 9 Mar 1889, page 4.
WANTED, Plain Cook; small dairy; baking; state age and wages.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 27 Apr 1889, page 4. Repeated 4 May 1889, page 4.
WANTED, a steady, strong Young Woman, as House-maid; over 20 preferred; character required.—Apply, Mrs. Higgins, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 May 1889, page 4. Repeated 11 May 1889, page 4.
GENERAL (good) Wanted, two cows kept, but not required to milk. — Apply, Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Shropshire Star, 8 May 1889, page 20.
WANTED, a Young Girl, for a public-house.—Apply to Mrs. Foulkes, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 11 May 1889, page 4.
WANTED, a good strong Girl, steady.—Apply, Mrs. Wylde, Lion Inn, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 May 1889, page 4.
WANTED, a Young Man, as Blacksmith.—Apply, John Ridgway, Waters Upton. Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 1 Jun 1889, page 4.
SPORTING COMPANION.—Advertiser, age 40, good constitution, wants a POST, where a long and varied experience in field sports would be appreciated; good references.—Address “R. F.,” Waters-Upton Hall, Wellington, Salop.
The Field, 20 Jul 1889, page 68. Repeated 27 Jul, 3 Aug 1889, page 68.
WANTED, at once, Young Girl, from 14 to 16.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 28 Sep 1889, page 4. Repeated 5 Oct 1889, page 4.
WANTED, good strong Girl.—Apply to Mrs. Wylde, Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 14 Dec 1889, page 4.
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1890s
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1890
WANTED, at once, strong General, 18 to 20; willing to work; clean, good tempered, and kind to children; good characters indispensable.—Mrs. B. c/o Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 15 Feb 1890, page 4. Repeated 22 Feb 1890, page 4.
AS General, clean, honest Girl, 14 to 16; also one 18 to 20; good characters indispensable.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 22 Mar 1890, page 4. Repeated 29 Mar 1890, page 4.
WANTED, a steady, industrious Person, not under 20; reference required.—Mrs. W. H. Atcherley, Swan Hotel, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 12 Apr 1890, page 4.
WANTED, clean Girl, about 15 or 16.—Apply, Mrs. A. H. James, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 19 Apr 1890, page 4.
WANTED, Two clean, steady, willing Girls, one as General, the other as Nurse.—Apply, stating wages required, Mrs. Atcherley, Swan Hotel, Waters Upton, Wellington. […]
AS General, strong, honest, clean Girl, from 14 to 16.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 20 Sep 1890, page 4. Miss Walker’s advert Repeated 27 Sep 1890, page 4.
WANTED, clean, steady, willing Girl, as General.—Apply, stating wages required, Mrs. Atcherley, Swan Hotel, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 Sep 1890, page 4.
WANTED, a respectable Young Person, as Mother’s Help.—State age, salary, and reference, Mrs. Atcherley, Swan Hotel, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 Oct 1890, page 4. Repeated 1 Nov 1890, page 4.
WANTED, Girl, between 14 and 16, as General, either now or at Christmas; character required.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 6 Dec 1890, page 4. Repeated 13 and 20 Dec 1890, page 4.
WANTED, to Apprentice a Youth to the Ironmongery or Grocery.—Address, Post Office, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 13 Dec 1890, page 4.
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WANTED, a clean, willing Young Girl, to assist with General Housework.—Mrs. Atcherley, The Swan, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 14 Feb 1891, page 4.
WANTED, steady Man, as Waggoner, for Eyton; also good Man as Cowman, for Waters Upton; good cottage and large garden.—E. W. Bromley, Eyton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Mar 1891, page 4.
WANTED, a Young Man, as Blacksmith; to live out; must be a good shoer. and used to country work.—Apply, J. Ridgway, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 Apr 1891, page 4.
WANTED, trusty Waggoner, for Waters Upton; capital cottage and garden; good team. Also useful General Workman, for Eyton.—E. W. Bromley, Eyton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 11 Apr 1891, page 4. Repeated 18 Apr 1891, page 4.
WANTED, Young Girl, as General (14 to 16), obliging; good tempered, and kind to children.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 9 May 1891, page 4. Repeated 16 May 1891, page 4.
WANTED, a Girl, about 16 or 17.—Apply Mrs. A. H. James, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 Jun 1891, page 4.
WANTED, good plain Cook; able to bake and make butter; one cow.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 11 Jul 1891, page 4.
WANTED, a Young Girl, clean and willing.—Mrs. Atcherley, The Swan, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 15 Aug 1891, page 4. Repeated 22 Aug 1891, page 4.
WANTED, a strong Girl, about 16, to assist with general housework ; kind to children.— Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 5 Sep 1891, page 4. Repeated 12 Sep 1891, page 4.
GOVERNESS Help Required; domesticated and good needlewoman ; children young.—Apply, stating salary and reference, Mrs. Atcherley, The Swan, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 28 Nov 1891, page 4.
GENERAL, (strong, young girl), either now or Christmas; 14 to 17, fond of children; character required.—Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 5 Dec 1891, page 4. Repeated 12 Dec 1891, page 4.
NURSEMAlD.—Wanted, Young Nursemaid, who has had some experience.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 19 Dec 1891, page 4. Repeated 26 Dec 1891, page 4.
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TWO strong Youths, for farmwork; one for Eyton and Waters Upton; live in or out.—Bromley, Eyton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 2 Jan 1892, page 4.
GENERAL Servant (good), about 18; two cows kept; but not required to milk; character.—Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 5 Mar 1892, page 4.
WORKMAN, look after sheep and cattle; well up on all farmwork; first-class cottage, garden.—E. Bromley, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 9 Apr 1892, page 4.
GIRL Wanted; strong.—Apply, Mrs. Wilde, the Lion Inn, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 23 Apr 1892, page 4.
GENERAL Servant Wanted; strong, clean, good character, and fond of children.—Apply, Mrs. Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Apr 1892, page 4.
Note: Elizabeth Hyde, wife of Robert.
WANTED, a strong Servant Girl.—Apply to Mr. Wyke [= Hyde / Wylde?], Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 7 May 1892, page 4. Repeated 14 May 1892, page 4.
MAN Wanted, for Waters Upton, well up in all farmwork; will have a few cattle to see to; first-class cottage.—Apply, E. W. Bromley, Eyton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 17 Sep 1892, page 4.
GIRL, as General; quick, clean, good character, and fond of children.—Apply, stating wages, Mrs. Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 15 Oct 1892, page 4. Repeated 22 Oct 1892, page 4.
GENERAL (superior) Wanted, for December; experienced, able to do plain cooking; an early riser, quick, and strong; good character indispensable; Churchwoman preferred.—Mrs. H. F. Percival, Waters Upton, Wellington, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 29 Oct 1892, page 4.
MAN Wanted (Young, to live in), used to general work on small farm.—Apply, R. Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 19 Nov 1892, page 4.
GENERAL.—Wanted, for December 21st or Christmas, Young Girl; honest, clean, and kind to children.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 26 Nov 1892, page 4. Repeated 3, 10 and 17 Dec 1892, page 4.
GENERAL Servant Wanted.— Apply. Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 17 Dec 1892, page 4.
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1893
GENERAL Servant Wanted; good character and fond of children.—Apply, Mrs. Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 7 Jan 1893, page 4.
GIRL (nice, respectable) Wanted, 15 or 16, help in nursery and housework; good sewer.—Mrs. H. F. Percival, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 4 Feb 1893, page 4.
WAGGONER Wanted at once, for Waters Upton; good steady man, with strong boy, preferred; cottage, large garden.—Bromley, Eyton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 25 Feb 1893, page 4.
NURSE.—Wanted, Situation, as Nurse to an invalid lady; highest references.—Address, E. Overton, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 13 May 1893, page 4.
WANTED, healthy Child, few months old; good home, healthy place; terms moderate.—Mrs. Jones, Gaspit Lane, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 1 Jul 1893, page 4. Repeated 8 Jul 1893, page 4.
MAN Wanted (Young), for general farmwork; steady, trusty, and good character; live in.—Apply, Robert Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 26 Aug 1893, page 4.
LADY HELP (21). Requires Situation; thoroughly domesticated, good cook, fond of children, would wait on invalid, or any position of trust; excellent references from last situation. £18.—Millie, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Birmingham Daily Post, 2 Sep 1893, page 2. Repeated next day, page 3. Also (with salary reduced to £17) St. Helens Examiner, Warrington Examiner, Widnes Examiner, and Runcorn Examiner, all 9 Sep 1893, page 4.
GIRL (Young) Wanted, assist in housework, fond of children; first time out not objected.—Apply, Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington. […]
YOUTH Wanted (strong), for general farmwork; steady, trusty, and good character; live in.—Apply, Robert Hyde, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 Sep 1893, page 4. Advert for girl repeated 9 Sep 1893, page 4.
WANTED, by invalid person, respectable Middle-aged Woman, to assist in household duties.—J. Matthews, Herbert’s Bank, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 4 Nov 1893, page 4.
GENERAL.—Wanted, steady, honest Girl (for Christmas) as General; from 14 to 16.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton. […]
BEST Royal Daylight Petroleum, 9d. per Gallon.—S. Tudor, Grocer, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 16 Dec 1893, page 4. S Tudor’s advert repeated 23 Dec 1893, page 4.
MAN.—Wanted, Young or strong Youth, for general farmwork; good character.—Apply, Mr. Robert Hyde, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 23 Dec 1893, page 4.
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GENERAL Servant Wanted; not required to milk.—Mrs. J. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, near Wellington. […]
GENERAL Servant Wanted (16); to do housework.—Mrs. J. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 13 Jan 1894, page 4.
GENERAL Wanted, at once, about 14; clean and honest. Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton. […]
GIRL (clean, about 16) Wanted.—Mrs. A. H. James, Waters Upton. […]
HOUSEMAID (Young, respectable) Wanted, for second week In February; to give little help in nursery.—Mrs. H. F. Percival, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 20 Jan 1894, page 4. Repeated 27 Jan 1894, page 4.
WAGGONER Wanted, without much encumbrance.—Apply, H. Shepherd, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop. […]
YOUTH Wanted, one who can milk and used to farm work.—Apply, Mr. Morgan, Butcher, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 24 Mar 1894, page 4.
YOUTH (strong) Wanted.—Apply, Mr. John Wilde, Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 26 May 1894, page 4.
MALE SERVANTS WANT PLACES. […]
Coachman or Groom—one pair or more horses—or to Take Charge of Hunters; light weight; single; aged 40.—J. Wylde, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Western Mail, 12 Sep 1894, page 2.
Note: See notes for advert places in Birmingham Daily Post, 1 Dec 1888.
GENERAL (thorough) Wanted, as Plain Cook, for end of January; not under 20; good character; Churchwoman.—Mrs. Percival, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 15 Dec 1894, page 4. Repeated 22 Dec 1894, page 4.
GENERAL (thorough), as Plain Cook, Wanted, not under 20, for end of January; also Young Housemaid. Good characters; Churchwomen.—Mrs. Percival, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 29 Dec 1894, page 4.
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GENERAL Servant Wanted, about 16.—Apply, Mrs. George Corley [= Clorley], Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 4 May 1895, page 4.
GENERAL Servant Wanted, strong, clean, healthy Girl about 14 or 15.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton. […]
YOUTH Wanted (age about 16 or 17), to drive a pair of horses; one who can plough and make himself generally useful.—Apply, George Clorley, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 14 Sep 1895, page 4. Miss Walker’s advert repeated 21 Sep 1895, page 4.
GENERAL Servant Wanted, for Christmas; good character.—Apply, R. Morgan, Butcher, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 30 Nov 1895, page 4.
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GENERAL (14 to 15), quick, clean, and honest, at once. Miss Walker, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 4 Jan 1896, page 4. Repeated 11 Jan 1896, page 4.
COOK (good Plain) Wanted, as General, where young housemaid is kept.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 17 Oct 1896, page 4. Repeated 24 Oct 1896, page 4.
NURSE-HOUSEMAID (Young) Wanted, who has been in service.—Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 31 Oct 1896, page 4.
GENERAL (14), clean, honest, and obliging.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 12 Dec 1896, page 4. Repeated 19 Dec 1896, 26 Dec 1896 and 9 Jan 1897, page 4.
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HOUSEKEEPER’S Situation Wanted, by respectable Person, in private house; no objection to children.—Apply, E. Parry, Post Office, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 9 Jan 1897, page 4. Repeated 30 Jan 1897.
GENERAL (14), clean, honest, and obliging.—Apply, Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Jan 1897, page 4.
WANTED, for Waters Upton Farm, Workman; also Waggoner; good cottages and gardens close to work. Mr. S. Dickin, Aston, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 20 Feb 1897, page 4.
BAKER.—Young Man Wanted, at once.—Apply, Fletcher, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 20 Feb 1897, page 4. Repeated 27 Feb and 6 Mar 1897, page 4.
Note: Not, in fact, in Waters Upton parish, but just over the border in Ercall Magna.
YOUTH (Strong) Wanted; one who can milk.—Apply, Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 27 Feb 1897, page 4.
YOUNG Man Wanted, at once; live in; used to farm work, able to milk.—Mr. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 24 Jul 1897, page 4. Repeated 31 Jul 1897.
WANTED, for Waters Upton Farm, Workman, also Waggoner; cottages and gardens close to work; character required.—S. Dickin, Aston, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 11 Sep 1897, page 4.
WORKING-HOUSEKEEPER Wanted; middle-aged; country; good character; three in family; no servant kept.—Apply, R. Morgan, The Harebutts, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 Sep 1897, page 4.
COWMAN.—Wanted, young or middle-aged Man; to live in.—B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 16 Oct 1897, page 4.
BUTCHER.—Wanted, strong Improver to the Butchering; age 16 to 18.—Apply, Mr. B. Morgan, The Harebutts, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 30 Oct 1897, page 4.
GIRL (Young—from 14 to 15 years of age) Wanted, for Christmas.—Mrs. Clorley, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 11 Dec 1897, page 4.
COWMAN Wanted, to live in; also Girl as General.—Apply, B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 Dec 1897, page 4. Repeated 1 Jan 1898.
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1898
WORKMAN Wanted, for Waters Upton Farm; good cottage and garden close to work; character required.—S. Dickin, Aston, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Feb 1898, page 4. Repeated 19 Feb 1898, page 4.
WORKMAN Wanted, for Waters Upton; good cottage and garden close to work; character required.—Apply, S. Dickin, Aston, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Mar 1898, page 4. Repeated 19 Mar 1898, page 4.
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COWMAN.—Wanted, a steady Young Man; to line in.—B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 4 Mar 1899, page 4.
GENERAL Wanted, for May 13.—Apply, Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 22 Apr 1899, page 4.
BLACKSMITH.—Wanted, a Young Man; to live out; good shoer, and used to country work.—John Ridgway, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Apr 1899, page 4. Repeated 6 May 1899, page 4.
GENERAL Servant Wanted at once; no milking.—Apply, Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 20 May 1899, page 4.
WANTED, Situation as Groom, under coachman, by Youth of 17½; to live in house; can be useful in house and garden; two years’ good character.—H. Beech, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 27 May 1899, page 4..
YOUNG Man, as Waggoner, Wanted.—Apply, B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop. Wellington Journal, 26 Aug 1899, page 4.
HOUSEMAID Wants Situation where waitress is kept; good character.—Apply H., Lower House Farm, Water Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 29 Aug 1899, page 2. Repeated 30 Aug 1899, page 2.
WORKING-HOUSEKEEPER Wanted, in business house where servant is kept.—Apply, R. Morgan, Butcher, The Harebutts, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 23 Sep 1899, page 4.
GIRL (Young) Wanted, for business house; good home; age 15 to 16.—Apply, R. Morgan, The Harebutts, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 14 Oct 1899, page 4.
USEFUL-HELP Wanted; as one of family.—Apply, Mrs. Jervis, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 Nov 1899, page 4.
GENERAL Wanted, for Christmas; aged 20.—Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 9 Dec 1899, page 4. Repeated 16 Dec 1899, page 4.
WAGGONER.—Wanted, good steady Man for Lady Day; wages 14s., with cottage and garden close to.—W. Jervis, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 30 Dec 1899, page 4.
WAGGONER.—Wanted, Young Man; to live in; character required.—Apply, B. N. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Dec 1899, page 4. Repeated 6 Jan 1900.
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1900
GENERAL Servant Wanted, age about 20; two in family.—Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 6 Jan 1900, page 4. Repeated 13 Jan 1900, page 4.
WANTED, Situation, by strong Young [???] where he would be able to learn [???]. William Brown, Waters Upton, [Wellington].
Wellington Journal, 6 Jan 1900, page 4.
Note: The right-hand edge of the page on which this item appears (in the final column) has been cut off in the scanning process, so some of the text is missing.
WORKMAN-COWMAN Wanted, for Lady Day; must understand stackmaking and thatching; cottage and garden close.—W. Jervis, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 27 Jan 1900, page 4.
USEFUL-HELP Wanted, about 16, to help mistress; family three; only washing done at preferred; as one of family; state wages and reference.—Mrs. Jervis, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 3 Mar 1900, page 4.
YOUTH Wanted, or Young Man used to farm-work. B. Needham, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 May 1900, page 4. Repeated 11 May 1900.
COOK. — Wanted, at once, Plain Cook; two in family; kitchenmaid might suit, if able to do plain cooking.—Apply. Mrs. L. V. Yonge, Waters Upton, Wellington, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 22 Sep 1900, page 4.
COOK-GENERAL Wanted, housemaid kept; good references required.—Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 20 Oct 1900, page 4.
YOUTH or Young Man Wanted, used to farm work. Apply, Mr. B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, Sat 22 Dec 1900, page 4. Repeated 29 Dec 1900.
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GENERAL (strong) Wanted, for April 8th.—Apply, Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 16 Mar 1901, page 4. Repeated 23 Mar 1901, page 4.
BOY or Youth Wanted, for farmhouse.—Apply, S. Dickin, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Mar 1901, page 4.
YOUTH Wanted, or Young Man used to farm-work.—B. Needham, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 May 1901, page 4. Repeated 11 May 1901, page 4.
YOUTH (strong) Wanted, Apprentice to the butchering.—Apply, R. B. Morgan, The Harebutts, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 May 1901, page 4.
WORKMAN Wanted; used to all kinds of farm work; able to milk; cottage and garden.—B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Sep 1901, page 4. Repeated 21 Sep 1901.
GENERAL Wanted, not under 20.—Apply, Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Oct 1901, page 4.
WAGGONER Wanted by Christmas; small cottage and large garden.—Apply, B. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 7 Dec 1901, page 4.
GIRL (strong) Wanted, as General; two in family.—Apply, Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 14 Dec 1901, page 4. Repeated 21 Dec 1901, page 4.
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GENERAL Wanted, reference required; two in family.—Mrs. Allen, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 4 Jan 1902, page 4.
ERNEST T. OWEN, Waters Upton, Wellington, Contracts for Fancy and General Thatching. Summerhouses, Rustic Arbours built to order, Quotations supplied.
Wellington Journal, 22 Feb 1902, page 5. Repeated 1 Mar 1902, page 5.
ERNEST T. OWEN, Waters Upton, Wellington. Fancy and General Thatching. Summerhouses, Rustic Arbours built to order or Repaired. Quotations supplied.
Wellington Journal, 29 Mar 1902, page 5. Repeated 5 and 19 Apr 1902, page 5.
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COOK-GENERAL Wanted; housemaid kept.—Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 7 Feb 1903, page 4.
YOUNG Man Wanted, as Cowman; character required.—B. Needham, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Feb 1903, page 4.
COOK-GENERAL and Young Housemaid Wanted. Waters Upton Rectory.
Wellington Journal, 21 Feb 1903, page 4.
BLACKSMITHS.—-Wanted, young Man, live out; must be good shoer and used to country work.— J. Ridgway, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 18 Jul 1903, page 4.
YOUTH (respectable, strong); help to brew, make himself useful; live in; state age and wages.—Price, Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Sep 1903, page 4.
USEFUL-HELP Required for farmhouse; small family.—Apply, M. Needham, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 5 Dec 1903, page 4.
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1904
YOUNQ Man Wanted; plain gardening, boots, knives; one cow; live out.—Apply, with references, Rev. Davies, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Apr 1904, page 4.
MRS. ARCHER can Recommend steady Boy (15), for place in stables and house; to live in; has been in her service two years (under good coachman); can ride and drive; very good character.—Mrs. L. [= Mr. Leonard] Woolley, The Terrell, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 May 1904, page 4.
WORKING-HOUSEKEEPER Wanted, in a private house; a good plain cook; one in family; no servant kept; references required.—Apply, Mr. Allen, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 26 Nov 1904, page 4.
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GENERAL.—Wanted, clean, steady Girl; references required.—Miss Casewell, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 18 Feb 1905, page 4. Repeated 25 Feb 1905, page 4.
COOK-GENERAL Wanted, for Waters Upton, in June; three in family Churchwoman.—State age, wages, experience, Fisk, Copley Hill, Erdington, Birmingham. […]
HOUSEMAID Wanted, for Waters Upton, in June; small family; Churchwoman.—State age, wages, experience, Fisk, Copley Hill, Erdington, Birmingham.
Wellington Journal, 22 Apr 1905, page 4. Both repeated 29 Apr 1905, page 4.
NURSE Wanted, in June, for Waters Upton; little girl, age 12 months; Churchwoman.—State age, wages, experience, 2406, Journal, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Apr 1905, page 4.
BAKER and Confectioner, Young Man, age 19, Wants Situation as Second, in good establishment; good references.—Bennett, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 13 May 1905, page 5.
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COOK-HOUSEKEEPER Wanted; must be a good cook; cow kept; wages £25.—Apply, Mr. A. Lea Juckes, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 10 Mar 1906, page 4.
NURSE; must be experienced; good needlewoman; age 26—30; good references required; two children (youngest three months).—State age, wages, and particulars. Mrs Fisk, Waters Upton Hall, Wellington, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 21 Jul 1906, page 4. Repeated 28 Jul 1906, page 4.
COOK-GENERAL Wanted, about the 20th November, by a gentleman living in the country; parlourmaid kept; must be a good cook and able to bake and make butter; wages about £20.—Apply, A. Lea Juckes, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 27 Oct 1906, page 4.
COOK Wanted, by a gentleman living in the country; house-parlourmaid kept, but no kitchenmaid; must be a good cook, able to bake, and make butter; age about 35; comfortable, easy place for a suitable woman; wages £20 to £24.—Apply, A. Lea Juckes, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 10 Nov 1906, page 4.
GROOM-GARDENER Wanted, near Wellington; married man, no family; cottage and garden.—State age, wages, experience. Waters Upton Hall, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Dec 1906, page 4. Repeated 5 Jan 1907, page 4.
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YOUTH (strong) Wanted, to make himself generally useful; will be required to milk.—W. Palmer, Hare Butts, Waters Upton. Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 12 Jan 1907, page 4.
GARDENER Wanted; single; no cottage; would be required to milk, and make himself generally useful.—Apply, Juckes, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 13 Apr 1907, page 4.
COOK (good Plain) Wanted, for country, age not under 22; small family: must have good reference.—Apply, Mrs. L. V. Yonge, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Sep 1907, page 4.
COOK-HOUSEKEEPER Wanted, in country; two in family; no washing or dairy; young servant kept; would suit quiet, middle-aged woman; thoroughly trustworthy; good manager; able to keep house accounts.—Address, stating wages, Rector, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 12 Oct 1907, page 4.
GARDENER and Handy-Man.—Reverend S. Hobson, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop, Thanks those who have Recommended Applicants; cottage is only fit for quite small family; place would suit middle-aged married man, thoroughly trustworthy, good plain gardener; used to country life, and willing for moderate wages lo generally useful.
Wellington Journal, 2 Nov 1907, page 4.
BRICKLAYER Wanted, for a week or two.—Lawley, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Nov 1907, page 4.
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STRONG Youth or Man; used to general farmwork; to live in.—W. Palmer, The Hare Butts, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 14 Mar 1908, page 4.
COOK (good Plain) Wanted; two in family; not under 22.—Mrs. L. V. Yonge, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 23 May 1908, page 4. Repeated 30 May 1908, page 4.
GIRL (Superior, Young) Seeks Situation as House-Parlourmaid, in or near Wellington; good references.—K. George, Waters Upton, Wellington, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 12 Sep 1908, page 4.
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HOUSEMAID (strong, about 17) Wanted, April 22; one who has been betweenmaid preferred.—Address, stating age, wages, and references, to Miss Hobson, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 3 Apr 1909, page 4.
GENERAL Wanted, first week of New Year; able to do plain cooking.—Mrs. J. B. Davies, White House, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 13 Nov 1909, page 4. Repeated 20 and 27 Nov 1909, page 4.
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LAD, age 15, Seeks Situation in house and garden; live in.—H. Read, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 28 Sep 1912, page 5.
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GARDENER (Head).—Gentleman wishes to recommend his late Gardener, good practical man leaving for no fault; excellent references from previous employers; knowledge of farm.—Address, Woolley, Terrill Farm, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Country Life, 3 May 1913, page l of supplement.
GARDENER (Head).—Walter Webb Esq., “Malquoits,” Ewhurst, Surrey, and Miss Balfour, 4, Carlton Gardens, London, S.W., will be pleased to recommend George Woolley as a good practical man where several kept; age 35; married.—Address, Terrill Farm, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Country Life, 19 Jul 1913, page xlvi of supplement.
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1914
WAGGONER Wanted; live in; good milker.—Apply, Thomlinson, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 10 Jan 1914, page 5.
GENERAL Servant Wanted.—Apply, Mrs. Thomlinson, Lower House, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 24 Jan 1914, page 4. Repeated 31 Jan 1914, page 4.
GROOM-GARDENER Wanted: must be well up in flowers and vegetables, and a good driver; cottage and garden found; state age, wages, experience.—Apply, by letter only, Fisk, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 7 Mar 1914, page 4.
YOUNG Man Wanted (respectable), for farmwork; also Youth; live in.—R. B. Morgan, Harebutts Farm, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 28 Mar 1914, page 5.
USEFUL-HELP Wanted; state age and salary required.—Apply, Miss Dickin, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop. […]
YOUNG Man for a month or so, for Horsebreaking.—Parry, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 2 May 1914, page 4.
COOK-GENERAL; also Housemaid, for country; friends, or mother and daughter; state ages, wages, experience.—Fisk, Waters Upton Hall, Shropshire.
Lichfield Mercury, 16 Oct 1914, page 4.
A good Man Wanted to make himself useful on a farm; cottage and garden.—Shakeshaft, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 24 Oct 1914, page 4.
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1915
WAGGONER Wanted; Single; live in or out; small farm; good wages. Also Lad.—Apply, Tomlinson, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 Mar 1915, page 3.
WAGGONER Wanted; Single; live in or out; small farm; good wages. Also Lad.—Apply, Tomlinson, Waters Upton, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 3 Apr 1915, page 2.
GENERAL.—Wanted at once good General; 25 to 40; must be good plain cook.—Mrs. Davies, White House, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 17 Jul 1915, page 2. Repeated 24 Jul 1915, page 2.
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1919
WAGGONER Wanted at once for Stepp’s farm, Childs Ercall; lodging in village, and good cottage close to work, at Lady Day if required. E. Rider, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 15 Feb 1919, page 2. Repeated 22 Feb 1919, page 2.
WAGGONER Wanted at once for Stepp’s firm [= farm], Childs Ercall; lodging in village, and good cottage close to work, at Lady Day if required. E. Rider, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 22 Feb 1919, page 2.
COOK-General Wanted, in May; good references required; good wages, washing put out; small family. Mrs. Davies, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 26 Apr 1919, page 2.
BLACKSMITH. Wanted steady Man; good shoer and used to country work. C. J. Ridgeway, 15, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 21 Jun 1919, page 2.
WAGGONER.—Wanted Experienced Man. Apply A. Lea Juckes, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 13 Sep 1919, page 2.
NURSE (experienced) Wanted, young baby, for naval officer’s wife; good wages. Apply Mrs. J. B. Davies, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 25 Oct 1919, page 2.
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1920s
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1921
GENERAL Wanted; plain cooking; small family; one mile from station.—Mrs. J. B. Davies, White House, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Midland Counties Tribune, 28 Oct 1921, page 1. Also Hinckley Echo, same date, page 1.
GENERAL Wanted, plain cooking; small family. Mrs. J. B. Davies, White House, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 12 Nov 1921, page 2.
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1925
YOUTH Wanted (strong), 16—18, for farm; live in; good milker preferred. Heal, Harebutts, Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 14 Feb 1925, page 2.
YOUTH Wanted, or Strong Lad; for farmhouse; to live in. Apply H. J. Powell, Waters Upton, Wellington. […]
YOUTH Wanted; about 18; for small holding; able to milk and plough; live in. Woolley, Terrill, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 14 Mar 1925, page 2.
PAINTER and Paper-hanger Wanted. Apply Quinn, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 May 1925, page 2.
GARDENER. Wanted experienced Working-Gardener; must have good knowledge of outdoor fruit and peaches under glass; small cottage and good garden. Apply, stating wages required, age, etc., A. Lea Juckes, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 21 Nov 1925, page 2.
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1926
BRICKLAYER Wanted for Job at Waters Upton. Apply Wright, Bolas, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 20 Feb 1926, page 2.
GENERAL-Maid (good) Wanted; experienced. Mrs. Goodwin, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 6 Mar 1926, page 2.
COOK-General; trustworthy, experienced; small family. Apply Mrs. Goodwin, Waters Upton Grange, Wellington. […]
YOUNG Girl; just left school; assist with children. Mrs. T. Woolley, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 27 Mar 1926, page 2.
YOUTH Wanted, for small holding; good milker; live in; good home. Woolley, Terrill, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 2 Oct 1926, page 2. Repeated 9 and 16 Oct 1926, page 2.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
HOUSERKEEPER’S Post; farmhouse, tradesman or private; experienced. Davies, Malthouse, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 9 Oct 1926, page 2.
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1927
MEN or Women Wanted for beet pulling. G. H. Goodwin, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 5 Nov 1927, page 2.
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1929
HOUSEKEEPER (Working, respectable) for widower and 16 months’ boy; fond of children. Heal, Harebutts, Waters Upton. […]
MOLE-Catcher, at once. Goodwin, Waters Upton Grange, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 Feb 1929, page 2.
SITUATIONS WANTED. […]
HOUSEKEEPER’S Post (experienced). Davies, Malthouse, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 Jul 1929, page 2.
WORKING Housekeeper requires situation; farmhouse; otherwise, experienced.—Davies, Malt House, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 9 Aug 1929, page 2.
MEN Wanted for beet pulling. Goodwin, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 16 Nov 1929, page 2.
PLAIN Sewing and Mending done; orders wanted; districts Wellington, Waters Upton. Leach, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 23 Nov 1929, page 2.
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1930s
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1930
HOUSEKEEPER, Farm-house (private), or Companion-Help, experienced.—Davies, Malthouse, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 4 Apr 1930, page 2. Repeated 11 Apr 1930, page 2.
WANTED Post Companion or Useful-Help; private or farm. Powell, Malt House, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Nov 1930, page 2.
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1932
GENERAL Servant Wanted; not under 30. Meakin, White House, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 Jan 1932, page 2.
GENERAL-Help; as family; reference. Mrs. W. Morgan, Waters Upton, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 9 Apr 1932, page 2.
EXPERIENCED Shepherd Required for Pedigree Shropshire and Southdown Flocks.—R. E. Moore & son, Waters Upton Grange, Wellington.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 2 Jul 1932, page 6.
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1933
GIRL, young, strong, Wanted as general. Mrs. Moore, Waters Upton Grange, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Jan 1933, page 2.
SECRETARY Required, Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, Waters Upton; State section (300 members), experience essential. Applications endorsed “Secretary”, to be sent to A. Griffiths, 1, Roden, Wellington, Salop, on or before May 2.
Wellington Journal, 29 Apr 1933, page 2.
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1934
WAGGONER Wanted for Waters Upton Farm; good cottage and garden.—J. Edwards, Adney House, Newport, Salop.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 9 Mar 1934, page 2.
GIRL, about 15; kitchen and poultry. Mrs. Moore, Waters Upton Grange, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 30 Jun 1934, page 2.
STRONG Girl, about 15, Wanted for kitchen and poultry; good references. — Mrs. Moore, Waters Upton Grange, near Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 20 Jul 1934, page 2.
GENERAL-Maid Wanted; some experience; house-parlourmaid kept. Miss Riley, Waters Upton Hall, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 8 Sep 1934, page 2.
REQUIRED, a General-Maid; where house-parlourmaid is kept. Apply Miss Riley, Waters Upton Hall, near Wellington, Shropshire.
Wellington Journal, 15 Sep 1934, page 2.
DOMESTICATED-Help, reliable (30-40). Mrs. Moore, The Grange, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Sep 1934, page 2.
LAD; good milker; used horses. Phillips, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 10 Nov 1934, page 2.
HOUSEKEEPER Wanted for Waters Upton Rectory. Apply Rev. G. E. Terrot, The Elms, Brownhills, Walsall.
Wellington Journal, 8 Dec 1934, page 2.
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1935
GENERAL-Help, clean and honest; good home. The Lion, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 23 Feb 1935, page 2. Repeated 2 Mar 1935, page 1, and 16 Mar 1935, page 2.
COWMAN (young) seeks situation; life experience, feeding, rearing, showing; 6 years present situation; cottage required. Pritchard, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 Mar 1935, page 2.
GENERAL-Help, clean, honest; good home. “The Lion,” Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 16 Mar 1935, page 2. Repeated 23 Mar 1935, page 2.
WANTED, Improver to Woodwork and Painting. Quin, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 29 Jun 1935, page 2.
GENERAL-Help (clean, honest); reference. The Lion, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 6 Jul 1935, page 2. Repeated 13 Jul 1935, page 2.
YOUNG Girl as Useful-Help; clean and honest; good home. Mrs. James, The Lion, Waters Upton, Wellington. […]
PURE Bred White Wyandotte Pullets for Sale. Buttery, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 10 Aug 1935, page 2.
YOUNG Girl as Useful-Help; clean and honest; good home. Mrs. James, The Lion, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 17 Aug 1935, page 2.
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1936
HOUSEKEEPER (superior); farmhouse; all duties. Phillips, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 22 Feb 1936, page 2.
HOUSEKEEPER, middle aged, widower, farmhouse. Phillips, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 29 Feb 1936, page 2.
HOUSEKEEPER, young widower, all duties, farmhouse. Phillips, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 14 Mar 1936, page 2.
WANTED Housekeeper; farmhouse; all duties; references. Phillips, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 15 May 1936, page 2.
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1937
GENERAL-Maid Required; housemaid kept. Apply, Miss Riley, Waters Upton Hall, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 Jan 1937, page 2.
WANTED Man for general farmwork; must be good milker; reference required. R. H. Moore, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 27 Feb 1937, page 2.
COOK-General or General; housemaid kept. Apply, Miss Riley, Waters Upton Hall, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 Mar 1937, page 2.
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1939
HELP Wanted, widow or farmer’s daughter, for small house in country. Mrs. Moore, Waters Upton Grange, near Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 27 May 1939, page 2.
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1940s
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1940
FARM-Workers: Two Men or Youths for general farm-work, R. Moore, The Grange, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 16 Mar 1940, page 2.
GARDENER Wanted three days a week. Moore, Waters Upton Grange, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 23 Nov 1940, page 2.
SITUATIONS WANTED. […]
HOUSEKEEPER (elderly), capable, to retired man; comfortable home. Davies, 32, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 28 Dec 1940, page 2.
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1941
BOY or Girl, 11, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 21 Jun 1941, page 2.
MAN or Youth for farm work, live in or out; references. Davies, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 28 Jun 1941, page 2.
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1942
HEDGER Reqd. immed.; piece-work; about 6 wks’. work. Horton, Waters Upton Hall, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 26 Dec 1942, page 2.
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1943
WAGONER – Workman Wtd; good house and garden in village, e.l. Morgan, Butchers, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 27 Mar 1943, page 2.
GENERAL Workman urgently Reqd.; good wages and conditions; no cottage; rooms can be obtained locally. Horton, Waters Upton Hall Farm, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 13 Nov 1943, page 2.
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1944
TRACTOR Driver Wtd., single and fully exped. Apply Holbrook, White House, Waters Upton, nr. Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 28 Oct 1944, page 2.
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1945
COWMAN Wtd., machine milking; cottage close to work. G. E. Davies, Lower House, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 2 Jun 1945, page 2.
SHEPHERD Reqd. for feeding lambs and building up small flock of sheep; must be willing to co-operate with farmwork generally; good wages and conditions; roadside cottage available. Apply Bailiff, Waters Upton Hall, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 30 Jun 1945, page 2.
COWMAN for Grade A Dairy Herd and Feeding Cattle; machine milking; modern buildings; good house. Apply Grange Farm, Waters Upton, Wellington. […]
COWMAN Wtd. at once for small T.T. tested Herd; machine milking; exclt. cottage in centre of village; e.l. and water. Apply Holbrook, White House, Waters Upton. ’Phone Great Bolas 293. […]
SITUATIONS WANTED. […]
HOUSEKEEPER, elderly, capable, to retired or business man; comfortable home. 32, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 21 Jul 1945, page 2.
COWMAN Wtd end Sept.; cottage near; milking machine; small herd. Davies, Lower House, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 15 Sep 1945, page 2.
ORGANIST Reqd. for Waters Upton Church; two-manual organ. Apply Rector, Waters Upton Rectory, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 8 Dec 1945, page 4.
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1946
WATERS Upton: Woman Wtd. For washing and Ironing. Mrs. Horton, Waters Upton Hall.
Wellington Journal, 30 Mar 1946, page 2.
WOMAN Reqd. for cleaning, a few hrs. 2 or 3 times a wk.; refs. Mrs. Horton, The Grange, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 6 Apr 1946, page 2.
WOMAN Reqd. for cleaning; few hrs. 2 or 3 days a wk. Apply The Grange, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 11 May 1946, page 2. Repeated 18 May 1946, page 2.
SECOND Cowman (single) required to T.T. Shorthorn Herd; excellent working conditions; modern equipment; lodgings available.—Apply Manager, Grange Farm, Waters Upton, nr. Wellington, Salop.
Chester Chronicle, 31 Aug 1946, page 5.
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1947
DOMESTICATED Woman Req. for washing, 1 day wkly.; good wages. — Please reply, Horton, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 4 Oct 1947, page 2.
YOUNG Lady Reqs. Staff Position; 9 yrs. exp. insurance and manufg. office, prev. Power-Samas a/c, machine operator. — Findlay, 6, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 18 Oct 1947, page 2.
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1949
GENERAL Farm Worker, able to drive tractor; good house, e.l., in village. Morgan Bros., Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 12 Feb 1949, page 2.
GOOD All-Round Farm Workers, able to drive tractor; roadside cottage available. — Apply, with refs., Manager, Grange Farm, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 30 Apr 1949, page 2.
STRONG Youth to help with T.T. herd and general farmwork; live in or out. —Morgan Bros., Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 27 Aug 1949, page 2.
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