CRICH PARISH

What follows are news snippets with Crich Parish interest from various newspapers for 1918.

This was during the war years. A great many of the newspaper transcriptions between 1914 and 1918 relating to the men who served and other parish events were included in the WWI project. To see a full record of those men mentioned in the reports go to: http://www.crichparish-ww1.co.uk/

As with all transcriptions there could be "typos" which is always a possibilty with audio trancriptions, although care has been taken.

The following index shows parish names that appear in some of the reports – allow for spelling variations; plus omissions are possible owing to human error. The list is of transcribed names, there are other names in the images.

ADAMS	BYARD	GAUNT	MACDONALD	SNOW
ALLEN	CAPELL	GREENHOUGH	MARTIN	STOCKS
BAINBRIDGE	CARGILL	GRIFFITH	MASON	STORER
BARBER	CLARKE	HARTSHORNE	MELLORS	TAYLOR
BARRETT	COLEMAN	HASLAM	MERCER	WAIN
BERRESFORD	COOKE	HAYWOOD	MORGAN	WALTERS
BINGHAM	COOPER	HEAPPEY	PERRY	WATKINS
BOLLINGTON	COWLISHAW	HODGKINS	PIGGIN	WATTS
BOWMER	CURTIS	HOLMES	RADFORD	WILKINS
BOWN	CURZON	HOUSLEY	RANKIN	WILLIAMS
BRAMALL	DAWES	HURT	ROE	WILSON
BROWN	DEACON	LEAFE	ROLLINSON	WRAGG
BUNTING	DUNN	LEE	SANDERS	WYLES
BUTLER	DYSON	LUDLAM	SIMS
	FLINT	LYNAM	SMITH	KEY

In the transcriptions names have been capitalised to aid quick searches; also some transcriptions have had minor edits.

Many of the newspaper reports of weddings at the time contained full details of clothing, bestman, bridesmaids, congregation and a list of presents received. Only the basic marriage details have been transcribed. Similarly funeral reports often gave long lists of mourners and floral tributes received. Refer to the original newspapers if the additional information is of interest.

1919 newspapers

Derbyshire Courier 12 January 1918
Capt Kenneth BUNTING, brother of the Rev William BUNTING, vicar of Crich, was over at the vicarage for a short visit last weekend.

Derbyshire Times 26 January 1918
CRICH SOLDIER KILLED
The sad news had been received by Mrs J. W. BYARD, of Park Head, Crich, that her husband Driver Jno. Wm. BYARD was accidentally killed in France. The following letter dated the 10th inst. was received from Capt. J. STRACHEN, R.E. : – "Dear Mrs BYARD, It is my sad duty to have to inform you of the death of your husband, Driver J. W. BYARD He was engaged along with four others in collecting bricks from ruined buildings for the construction of stables for his horses, when part part of the wall of the building suddenly collapsed. He ran back to clear himself but tripped and fell. As he fell he was struck in the back by a part of the falling brickwork, which threw him to the ground with great force and must have killed him instantly because there were no signs of life left when his companions went to his rescue. The men who were working along with him took him on a stretcher to a field ambulance near by, but it was, unfortunately, no use. His body was brought back to camp and we buried him the next day, January 15th at the English Cemetery here. The Church of England Chaplain performed the service. The funeral was attended by the Drivers of the Mounted Section who have been his comrades for the past three and a half years and with whom he was most popular. They formed a firing party and the bugler blew "The Last Post" and so paid the last military respects to one who had served his country so well and given his life for the great cause for which we are fighting. Driver BYARD was a splendid driver and a fine soldier, with a great sense of duty. He is greatly missed by all in this Company and especially by the men of the Mounted Section and myself, their officer. We all join in sending you and your family our most sincere sympathy in your very great loss." Driver BYARD was the third son of Mr and Mrs Francis BYARD of Park Head Crich, and would have been 24 years of age next July. He leaves a widow and two children. He joined the Army at the commencement of war and was previously employed as a miner at the Wingfield Manor Colliery.

Derbyshire Courier, 16 February 1918
CRICH CASUALTIES
Mr and Mrs William HOLMES Folds Yard, Crich, received news on Tuesday that their youngest son, Private Charles Francis HOLMES, K O Y L I, had died in hospital in France, the result of pneumonia. Following a telegram which stated that he was in a critical condition a letter was received from the 55th Casualty Clearing Station, BEF, as follows: "Dear Mrs HOLMES, – I am so very grieved to have to tell you that your son took a turn for the worst last night, and the poor lad died at 6:45 pm he became unconscious and passed away peacefully in his sleep. I can only repeat for your consolation that nothing was spared for him. He was a good little patient, and it may gratify you to know that the sisters and orderlies are really heartbroken about him. We have had so many serious patients that it seemed all the harder. Everyone did the best for the boy. I hope you will accept our sincerest sympathy. Private HOLMES will be buried in the British military cemetery nearby and his personal belongings sent to you in due course. – Yours very sincerely D.P.FOSTER, sister in charge". The letter was dated 8 February. By sad coincidence, a field card came from Private HOLMES by the same post, dated 6 February, stating that he was going on well. Private HOLMES , who was 19 years of age, had been in the Army just a year. He was formerly employed at Lea Mills in the pressing department. Since being in the army he has been in hospital for about four months, having previously had an attack of pneumonia.

Derbyshire Courier, 16 February 1918
Private Thomas S LEE of the Cross, Crich, who has been seriously ill in hospital at Sheerness has written home to his parents stating that he is improving. It is anticipated that he will shortly be able to obtain sick leave. Private LEE is a Lewis Gunner.

Derbyshire Courier, 16 February 1918
Grace HURT, whose death was reported in last week’s “Courier” was a lady held in high esteem in Crich, where at one time she took part in the parochial welfare. She was an intimate friend of Mrs DUNN, one of Crich’s most loyal church workers. On Friday, when interment took place at the family vault at Alderwasley Cemetery, the bell was tolled at the Parish Church. Mrs DUNN attended at the interment at Alderwasley. The late Miss Grace HURT was 76 years of age.

Derbyshire Courier 23 February 1918
Soldiers over on leave during the week include Dispatch Rider Herbert MERCER (R.E.), who came on Sunday. He has been in France since September, 1915, and was last on leave about ten months ago. Lance-Corporal John CURZON, of the Tors, has been over, having recently recovered from shrapnel wounds in his shoulder. Cpl Herbert COOPER, of Fritchley, another wounded soldier, came over last Friday, after spending three weeks in Southampton Hospital, suffering with trench foot. He came from the Arras front. Driver Samuel LYNAM, son of Mr F.J. LYNAM is another Fritchley soldier over from France. Signaller Arthur BOWMER, one of the four soldier sons of Mr and Mrs John BOWMER, of the Cross, came from France on Tuesday. Signaller Arthur PERRY, Machine Gunner, Maurice PERRY, and Private Charles PERRY, the three fighting sons of Mr and Mrs C. PERRY of the Market Place, have also been over together. The two former have been in France for about three years, never met each other. Maurice has been wounded and gassed four times.

Derbyshire Courier 6 April 1918
At Crich Parish Church on Saturday the Rev William BUNTING officiating, the wedding of Miss Florence Rose MORGAN eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F MORGAN, Park Head, Crich to Mr Francis Charles BOLER, third son of Mr and Mrs F. BOLER of Hasland, Chesterfield, took place, The bride is a well known vocalist … [ there followed a report of the wedding, guests and gifts]

Derbyshire Courier, 6 April 1918
WOUNDED
Pte. James MASON, Crich

Belper News 12 April 1918
Private G.E. WATTS of the Durham Light Infantry, has been seriously wounded in the leg by shrapnel, and is in hospital in Scotland. He had been in France about six months, having joined the Army in July 1916. His residence used to be at Bull Bridge, and his employment was with the Ripley Cooperative Society. He is the son of the late Mr William WATTS, of Holymoorside. Mrs W.C. SAYLES, of 37 Sheffield Road Killamarsh, sister of Pte WATTS, and formerly of Bull Bridge, has received official intimation of her only brother’s condition. Pte WATTS was in the butchery department at the Ripley Stores and is well-known in the Ambergate, Crich and Ripley district.

Derbyshire Courier 27 April 1918
WOUNDED
Pte. George COWLISHAW, Crich Carr

Derbyshire Courier 4 May 1918
DERBYSHIRE MEN ON THE ROLL OF HONOUR
Pte. G. COWLISHAW, Crich Carr, Wounded

Derbyshire Courier 11 May 1918
Mr and Mrs WYLES and Family, Crich, desire to thank all friends for their kindness during the illness of their daughter Edith, all the letters of sympathy in their sad bereavement and for floral tributes sent.

Derbyshire Courier 18 May 1918
MISSING
Gunner Jesse BARRATT, Fritchley

Derbyshire Courier 25 May 1918
PRISONER OF WAR
Gunner Jesse BARRATT, Fritchley

Derbyshire Courier 25 May 1918
Gunner Jesse BARRATT, of Kirkham Lane, Fritchley, has written to inform his wife that he is a prisoner of war in Germany.

Derbyshire Courier 25 May 1918
Pte Thomas RADFORD, of Plaistow Green, is reported wounded. We announced last week that his brother, Pte Austin RADFORD, had been wounded and taken prisoner.

Derbyshire Courier 25th of May 1918
Lance Corporal Walter MELLORS of Crich Common, who was taken prisoner nearly two years ago has sent home to his parents a photograph of himself taken recently. Judging by the picture he appears to have fared pretty well for food. He was captured on 1 July 1916, the same day that Lance Corporal Luke COLEMAN fell in action and Private John CLARKE was taken prisoner.

Derbyshire Courier, 1 June 1918
Another soldier taken prisoner is Private William BROWN, of the Green, whose parents recently had news to this effect. Private BROWN, who is in the Sherwoods writes from Dulmen, Westphalia, stating that he was taken prisoner on 21 March. He was over on leave just before Christmas.

Derbyshire Courier, 1 June 1918
News has been received from Private William GAUNT, South Staffords, that he is a prisoner of war in Germany. Nothing had been received from him since 8 April, and last week the War Office informed his wife, who is now at Nether Heage, that he was missing. A day or so previous to this, however, Private GAUNT’s card stating that he was at Limburg Larhn, had come to hand. His cousin, Private James BUTLER, of Crich, was interned at the same place; he was taken prisoner in September 1914. Before being called up Private GAUNT was at Cowper Lane Farm, Crich.

Derbyshire Courier 15 June 1918
A cablegram was received by Mrs S.E. HASLAM, of the Town End, Crich, on Friday, informing her that her daughter Mrs A.E. CARGILL, had arrived safely in Canada. She embarked from a Southern port eight days previously. Mrs B. BUNTING, wife of the Rev Bertram BUNTING late of Eden Bank, Whatstandwell, has also crossed the Atlantic during the past week to join her husband in mission work in the Dominion (Saskatchewan district).

Derbyshire Courier 15 June 1918
Private Andrew HEAPPEY, of Wheatsheaf Cottages, Crich, has been wounded in France. His wife had news from him to this effect last Saturday. Writing from a hospital in France, Private HEAPPEY states that the wound is in the left hand, and he is now going on satisfactorily.

Derbyshire Courier, 15 June 1918
Further news with regard to Cpl John HASLAM, who, as we reported last week, was accidentally burned in France through the explosion of a lamp, has been received this week. A letter written by a chum in hospital shows that he has been moved from the base to Exeter, from which place his companion writes. He states that Corporal HASLAM is progressing as well as can be expected. His injuries are to the head, face, and hands, the right hand especially being badly burned.

Derbyshire Courier 15 June 1918
Whilst following his employment at Messrs Dawbarn’s joinery works, Whatstandwell, on Monday, Mr William DAWES , of Mount Cottages, Crich, met with an accident. A wire rope attached to a steam box broke, resulting in him being thrown heavily to the ground from the loft on which he was standing. He fell a distance of eleven feet onto his back, which was badly injured; his leg was also affected. He was brought home in one of the firm’s conveyances, and Dr MACDONALD was called in.

Derbyshire Courier, 15 June 1918
At the parish church, Crich, on Saturday when he took place of Mr George William PASK, of Styrrup Bawtry, Yorkshire, and Miss Alice Shipley FLINT, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel FLINT, of Mount View, Crich Carr.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Courier, 15 June 1918
Welcome news was received by Mr and Mrs William LEE, of the Cross, Crich, on Wednesday, with regard to their son, Private George LEE, who had been officially reported missing on 10th April. A postcard written from an internment camp in Germany by Pte LEE informed his parents that he is a prisoner of war and unwounded. The card was posted on 27th of April. From several unofficial sources news that had come to hand he was wounded and missing from 9th of April. He was last seen on that date carrying in the wounded, one of whom was his cousin, Private William LEE. Private LEE was a stretcher-bearer serving with the South Staffords.

Belper News 21 June 1918
At Matlock, on Wednesday, Pc DAVIES proved that William TAYLOR (16), joiner's apprentice of Crich rode a bicycle on the night of June 5 with an unscreened acetylene lamp, and the Bench imposed a fine of 10s.

Derbyshire Times 21 July 1918
CRICH SOLDIERS DEATH
Official notification has been received that Pte. Walter CURZON of the Sherwoods, son of Mrs Hannah CURZON, of Crich Common, has died in hospital in France. He enlisted about three years ago. A brother was killed in France about two years ago and there are two other brothers serving in the Forces.

Derbyshire Courier 27 July 1918
A pathetic drowning tragedy was investigated by Mr A.J.H. ORAM , deputy coroner for the district, at the inquest on the Institute, Matlock Green, last Friday. The little victim was James Vernon DAWES , aged five, the son of Samuel Hawkins DAWES, of Matlock Green, and formerly of Crich, who was found drowned in a dam bordering a field and back of his home, on Friday morning.
[a report of the inquest followed]

Derbyshire Courier, 3 August 1918
News was received by Mrs Ellen BERRISFORD of the Town End Crich, last weekend that her grandson Private John Harrison BERRISFORD, Seaforth Highlanders, had been killed in action. The intimation came from his officer Capt G V STEWARD, in a letter written 21st July, which stated: – "It is with deepest regret that I have to inform you that your son, Private John BERRISFORD, was killed in action yesterday evening. He was engaged in the successful advance on Meteren, when he was shot through the head. Death was absolutely instantaneous. Your son was not very long with those, but he had all the qualities of a fine soldier, and his cheerful disposition was a comfort to us all. I am asked by his comrades to convey to you their sympathy in your loss." Private Harrison BERRISFORD had lived with his grandmother since infancy. He was 19 years of age. He had been in the Army since April last year. Before enlisting he worked at Wingfield Manor Colliery.

Derbyshire Courier 17 August 1918
A former well-known Crich man, Mr Ellis BERRISFORD, died on Friday of last week at Littleborough, Rochdale. The deceased, who was 56 years of age, was employed for many years as a stonemason at Messrs A. SIMS stone yard at Whatstandwell. He also worked for a period at the Midhope Water Works, constructed for the Barnsley Corporation. Several years ago he left Crich for Littleborough where he lived with his sister. He had been ill for only a few weeks. The remains were interred at Littleborough Churchyard on Tuesday, those attending the funeral including Messrs Leonard BERRISFORD (Cliffe Inn, Crich), and John BERRISFORD (of near the church, Crich), nephews of the deceased.

Derbyshire Courier 17 August 1918
Mr Joseph Charles RADFORD, a former Crich resident, figured in the list of the King’s Birthday honours, and was appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire. Mr RADFORD, who is the son of the late Mr Joseph RADFORD, and Mrs RADFORD, of South Field, Crich, holds a prominent position on the Egyptian State Railways and the honour was conferred on him for valuable services rendered in connection with the war. Mr RADFORD left the Midland Railway, where he received his training, for Egypt 15 years ago, the last 12 of which have been in the service of the Egyptian State Railways.

Derbyshire Courier, 17 August 1918
Private Fred BOWN of Upper Fritchley, is at present ill in hospital suffering from gas effects. Mr and Mrs BOWN, his parents, had news on Monday that he had been taken to the Stationary Hospital, St Omer. This is Private BOWN's fourth experience in hospital. He has been twice wounded and once ill previously. He has been in France and Italy for 3½ years.

Derbyshire Courier, 17 August 1918
An interesting Colonial visitor to Crich this week is Sapper John Isaac HARTSHORNE. Sapper HARTSHORNE left Park Head, Crich, six years ago for Canada, where he took up farmwork and afterwards employed by the Consumers Gas Company for two years. On 28 August 1914, he had enlisted and was attached to the 3rd Canadian Tunnelling Company. He has been suffering from trench fever and has been in the south of France for 12 weeks. Before emigrating he was employed two years at the Harper Hill Quarries of the Buxton Lime Firms. Several other members of the family are serving with the Canadian forces in France.

Derbyshire Courier, 17 August 1918
CRICH SOLDIER AND TREATMENT IN GERMANY
Mr and Mrs J R SMITH of Ashbourne House, Crich, who had heard nothing from their son, Sgt Norman SMITH, for over three months, were greatly relieved to get news of him on Wednesdayof last week. Writing from an internment camp at Kriegsfangenin, Nitsche, on 13th April, Sgt SMITH says he was taken prisoner during the German push on 5 April. "I was lucky to get out of it alive," he says. A card and another letter have also been received from him, and he states that he is quite well and has no complaints to make with regard to the treatment is receiving. Sgt SMITH, who has seen considerable fighting with the Royal Fusiliers, to which she was attached, crossed to France nearly three years ago. He joined the Public Schools’ Battalion on entering the army, being an old Wirksworth Grammar School boy. His youngest brother, Hy V. SMITH, is in France.

Derbyshire Courier 17 August 1918
Mr Albert SIMS, recently of the Market place, who was formerly a prominent cricketer with the Crich and Alderwasley Park clubs, is still a good exponent of the game. Mr SIMS who now lives in Derby, playing at Chilwell on Saturday scored 31 runs and captured three wickets for 14 runs

Derbyshire Courier, 17 August 1918
Local soldiers on leave from France this week include – Private Jesse HEAPPEY, Gunner Samuel TAYLOR, Sgt Thomas GREENHOUH and Private Archie ROE, Fritchley.

Derbyshire Times 24 August 1918
WHATSTANDWELL SOLDIER'S FATAL WOUNDS
The sad news was received by Mrs WAIN, of Whatstandwell, at the end of last week, that her husband Driver Charles WAIN of the Royal Horse Artillery had died from the effects of wounds received in action in France on the 8th inst. He was born at Milton Cotton about 34 years ago and later on his parents came to Ambergate where they still are. Previous to enlisting some years ago he was employed at the Ambergate Wireworks. After serving ? years he came home and was on the ? and when the war broke out he was amongst the first to be called up. He leaves a widow and three children, the eldest being four years and the youngest five months.

Derbyshire Courier, 24 August 1918
A letter received by Mrs C. WAIN, of the School House, Whatstandwell, on Thursday of last week, conveyed the sad news to her that her husband Driver Charles WAIN, had died of wounds in France. The letter, written by the commanding officer, said that Driver WAIN was wounded was going into action on 9 August, and died as he was being carried in. Driver WAIN, who was a reservist, was called up at the outbreak of war, and he has been in France nearly four years. Throughout this period he went through unscathed, although his mates and his horses have been killed by his side. He leaves, in addition to his widow, three children, all born since he was called up. Two are twin girls. Driver WAIN, who was 34 years of age, was much respected both in the Ambergate and Crich district. Before the war he was employed at the Ambergate Wire Works.

Derbyshire Times , 31 August 1918
CRICH SOLDIER KILLED
Mrs MASON, of Crich Common, received the news on Monday that her husband Pte. James Wm. MASON, South Staffs, was killed in action in France on the 20th inst and was buried on the 22nd. He was 34 years of age and leaves a wife but no family. He enlisted just over a year ago and went to France last November, and had been wounded and gassed. Prior to joining up he was superintendent of the Wesleyan Sunday School, organist and a vocalist of some repute.

Derbyshire Courier 31August 1918
A tragedy was brought to light at Crich on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr Joseph B. BRAMALL, of the Sycamores, was found dead at his home. Mr BRAMALL had been alone in the house as other members of the family had gone to Blackpool for a holiday. His son-in-law Mr James DAWES noticed Mr BRAMALL’s pony in the croft adjoining the house, and with Sgt WYLES he entered the house. Mr BRAMAL was found partially dressed lying dead on the bed. The window and door were closed and the gas was turned on. Apparently Mr BRAMALL had been dead for several days. Mr BRAMALL had served in the war and also in South Africa.

Derby Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 18 September 1918
MILITARY MEDALISTS
The latest official list of awards of military medals includes the names of Corpl. F. MOSELY (Derby) and 28702 Pte. T. RADFORD (Crich) both of the Notts and Derby Regiment.
[Cpl Mosley in the news piece is actually 202115 Cpl Mosby: Steve Morse]

Derbyshire Courier, 21 September 1918
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. SMITH, of Roe's Lane, have had further news this week from their son. Sergt. Norman SMITH, who is a prisoner of war in Germany. He states that he has come across Sgt. Edgar DRURY, a young man from Matlock, and a former player in the Matlock League and well known to Crich footballers. Sergt. SMITH says they are very comfortable and well treated. Pte. Frank WASS, R.D. Corps, of Whatstandwell. arrived at Crich on Wednesday from a camp in the Midlands. He is to form one of the guard at the German prisoners' camp near the Hilts Quarries at Crich, where the majority of the Germans are working.

Derbyshire Courier; 5 October 1918
Pte. Albert BAINBRIDGE, formerly of near the Church, has been over at Crich this week on leave from France. He has had nearly four years of service in the Army.

Derbyshire Courier, 12 October 1918
On Friday at the Wesleyan Church, Crich, a memorial service was held for Private James MASON, who fell in action in France on 20 August. The service was conducted by the Rev G D MASON of Matlock. Private MASON had held the office of society steward, Sunday School superintendent and church organist at the Wesleyan church for many years.

Derbyshire Courier, 12 October 1918
In an interesting letter to our Crich correspondent, Driver John WRAGG, RFA, of the Town End, states that he is in hospital at Salonika, suffering from dysentery. "I have been here for two months, but I'm now getting better," he says. "I mustn't grumble, for I have had a longer run. I hope all the boys from Crich are going strong. Last time I saw my brother, Sam, he was all right."

Derbyshire Courier, 12 October 1918
Private John W CURZON, another Crich soldier, has fallen in France. The news was received by his mother at the Tors on Monday, in a letter from Lieutenant F COMERY, Machine Gun Corps, who wrote: “Your son was killed by shellfire on the night of 30 September. He took part in the recent glorious advances of our Army, and always carried out his allotted tasks cheerfully and well. He was a good soldier, and it is a pity he was not spared to help us carry on the good work. He was buried in the British military cemetery at Vis en Artois, a village recently captured by our troops on the Arras-Cambrai Road". Miss BERRISFORD of the Town End also received a letter from Private CURZON's section officer Second Lieutenant PHILIPS, who says that Private CURZON was one of the hardest workers, and always quietly volunteered for duty among the teams. He was admired by all as a man who did more than his share. Private CURZON was a popular young man in the village and was a player with the United Football Club and the Crich Silver Band. Enlisting in October 1914, he went with the first company to train at Swanwick Hayes. In August last year he was badly wounded in the arm and shoulder, and was in a Sheffield hospital two months. Private CURZON, who was 26 years of age, was associated with the Baptist Church.

Derbyshire Courier, 12 October 1918
From a base hospital in France, Private Nelson MARTIN has written to his father Mr William MARTIN, Sun Lane, Crich, informing him that he had been wounded in the knee. His brother Cpl Alfred MARTIN, has just recovered from Illness after a spell in hospital.

Derbyshire Courier, 12 October 1918
Intimation was received last week by Mr Henry STOCKS, of Crich Common, that his brother Private Fred STOCKS, Suffolks, has been wounded in the right arm and leg. On 1 October he was brought to England and taken to the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. Relatives visiting himon Wednesday found him improving.

Derbyshire Courier, 12 October 1918
Harvest services at the Parish Church, Crich, realised £10 on behalf of the Derbyshire Royal infirmary. The fruit was also sent to the infirmary. A member of Thursday evenings congregation was the Rev James WILLIAMS, formerly curate of the parish, and now a chaplain in the forces.

Derbyshire Courier 19 October 1918
Mr William WILSON passed away at his home, The Archway Way, Crich, on Wednesday last week, after a lengthy illness. Deceased was a native of Crich, he was born at Plaistow Green 76 years ago. For a number of years he lived at Higham, following the occupation of framework knitter there. The last half-century he lived at Crich, except for a short spell at Balbriggan, Ireland. For a large portion of this period he was engaged in making hosiery for Messrs Smedley, of Lea Mills. Latterly he was employed by Messrs Crowder Johnson, of Matlock. The remains were interred at the Parish Church on Saturday, the Rev William BUNTING officiating.
[there followed a report of the funeral and mourners attending]

Derbyshire Courier 19 October 1918
Mr and Mrs E. LEAFE, of Mount Pleasant, Fritchley, had news last week that their son, Pte James LEAFE, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, had been wounded in the arm and back. Pte LEAFE , who was a well-known footballer in Mid-Derbyshire, has been in Salonica about two years.

Derbyshire Courier 19 October 1918
Some anxiety is felt with regard to Pte Charles HOLMES, of near the Church, Crich. His father had an official intimation informing him that Pte HOLMES was wounded on 21 September, but details were lacking. Although nearly a month has elapsed no further news as we received.

Derbyshire Courier 9 November 1918
Pte. Robert BARBER, Durham Light Infantry, came to his home at Crich Carr on convalescent leave last week. He was recently wounded in the arm, after three weeks service in France. He was sent to a Sheffield hospital, where he stayed until last week-end.

Derbyshire Courier 9 November 1918
After six months illness, Mrs Catherine LYNAM, wife of Mr George LYNAM, Crich Common, died on Thursday of last week. The deceased, who was 61 years of age, was a native of Norwich. She along with her husband, was in the service of the late Misses HURT, of Chase Cliffe, for many years. The interment took place at the Parish Churchyard, Crich, on Sunday, the Rev William BUNTING officiating.
[there followed a report of the funeral and mourners]

Derbyshire Courier 9 November 1918
Mrs A ALLEN, wife of Mr Arthur ALLEN Hagg Farm., Crich, met with an accident on Thursday of last week. While she was cleaning the office of the Clay Cross Company a plate from the fireplace fell onto her arm and dislocated elbow. She was taken to Derby Infirmary.

Derbyshire Courier , 9 November 1918
CRICH, LEA & HOLLOWAY
Writing from Stockport General Hospital to his parents at Railway House, Crich, Lewis Gunner Jack ROLLINSON, Lincolns, informs them that he has been wounded in the leg by shrapnel. He was moved to Stockport about a week ago after being in hospital a East Leigh. Lance Corporal ROLLINSON who crossed to France on Easter Wednesday was gassed several months ago.

Derbyshire Courier 9 November 1918
Miss Rose LEAFE, of Fritchley, met with an accident while serving at the Crich branch of the Ripley Cooperative Societies stores on Thursday of last week. Whilst using the bacon slicing machine she got her all in contact with the cutter. Resulting in her wrist and forearm being severely cut. She was taken to the surgery of Dr MACDONALD, who put several stitches in the wound.

Derbyshire Courier 9 November 1918
Miss Polly STORER, who was temporarily keeping house for her uncle, Mr George LYNAM, of Crich Common, died on Wednesday from pneumonia. Miss STORER whose home was at Holloway, went to assist at her uncle’s home during the illness of Mrs LYNAM, and she was taken ill about the time of Mrs LYNAM’s death.

Derbyshire Courier 9 November 1918
CRICH, LEA & HOLLOWAY
Pte. Robert BARBER, Durham Light Infantry, came to his home at Crich Carr on convalescent leave last week. He was recently wounded in the arm, after three weeks service in France. He was sent to a Sheffield hospital, where he stayed until last week-end.

Derbyshire Courier 11 November 1918
News was recived by wire on Wednesday by Mr and Mrs G COOKE, Crich Common, that their son Pte. Duncan COOKE, was dangerously ill with pneumonia. He is in hospital in France.

Derbyshire Courier 16 November 1918
A bitter experience befell Mr and Mrs George COOKE, of the Common, Crich, on Monday, for after having heard from their son Pte. Duncan COOKE, a few days previously that he was coming on leave, wire reach them to say he had died of bronchial pneumonia at a base Hospital at Rouen. Pte. COOKE, who was attached to the Sherwood Transport section, had started from the front on leave, but on reaching Rouen was detained there through an attack of influenza. This developed to pneumonia and he died on Thursday of last week. Pte. COOKE joined the Sherwood's about 4 years ago. He was a prominent player of the Crich United football club. Before enlisting he was employed at the Ambergate Mills as a wire drawer he was 25 years of age. His elder brother, Corpl. William COOKE, is in France.

Derbyshire Courier 16 November 1918
Owing to the illness of the vicar the services at Crich Parish Church were conducted by the Rev. James WILLIAMS on Sunday. Mr WILLIAMS, who was been curate in the parish for several years is a chaplain with the forces.

Derbyshire Courier 16 November 1918
At Crich Church of England School on Saturday a sale of work in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund was opened by Mrs DUNN of The Tors. Stalls were provided by the Young Ladies’ Class and the Day School children. The former realised £15 11s, and the scholars’ stall cleared £12 11s. With the sale of refreshments and admission charges are some of £30 was realised. Mr J. HAYWOOD had the arrangements in hand.

Derbyshire Courier 16 November 1918
A deep gloom, mingled with the peace rejoicings , overshadowed Crich on Monday, when the news was circulated that the vicar, Rev William BUNTING, had passed away early that morning. His death came as a shock to most of the parishioners as he had conducted the services in church last week. Pneumonia following influenza, was the cause of death.
During his 21 months as vicar of the church Mr. BUNTING had won the affections of a large number of people, and his popularity as an eloquent preacher, together with his enthusiasm in promoting the welfare of young people, was testified by an ever-increasing congregation and in other ways. Mr. BUNTING studied for the ministry at the London College of Divinity, St. John's, Highbury, and he was ordained by the Archbishop of York at York Minster in February 1907. He was first licensed to the curacy of St. Stephen's, Sheffield, and at the latter end of 1909 he removed to St. John's, Mansfield. Here he was senior curate to the late Rev. W LILLEY, a former vicar of Boulton, Derby, where Mr. BUNTING was formerly a choirboy.
Early in 1917 he was offered and accepted, the living of Crich. In 1914 he married Miss D. I. Helonsing, of St. Alban's, Hull. He was 35 years of age.
The funeral took place at Boulton-by-Alvaston Churchyard on Wednesday, when a large congregation assembled, many of whom had known the deceased since boyhood. The family mourners included: Mr J.E. BUNTING (father). Norman and Charles (brothers), and Mr Joseph BUNTING, Crich Carr (uncle). Amongst those attending from Crich were: Messrs. Maurice DEACON, Chase Cliffe, and F. SNOW, Chase Cliffe Farm, Wardens Mrs. DEACON, Dr. RANKIN, Messrs L.H. GRIFFITH and A. MERCER, Miss CURTIS, Mr. and Mrs. William PIGGIN.
Amongst the wreaths were those from Chase Cliffe, Dr. MACDONALD, Girl's Guild and Scholars of day schools,. Before the procession started from the vicarage the senior scholars of Crich Carr School, under Mr. GRIFFITH, assembled, and sang a verse of "Sun of my Soul," deceased favourite hymn. The vicar of Boulton officiated at the services.

Derbyshire Courier 16 November 1918
Mr J. H. CURTIS, of the Orchard, Crich Common, has an apple tree in bloom this week. There was one in bloom in the same orchard exactly 2 years ago.

Derbyshire Courier 23 November 1918
Mr and Mrs J.LUDLAM, of Mill Green, Fritchley, received a card from their son Private Charles LUDLAM , Sherwoods, on Tuesday, to say that he was in hospital in France, and was going on satisfactorily. Several days previously, a letter had been received from Captain ROWLAND , 1/6th Sherwoods, stating that Private LUDLAM was reported wounded and missing from 5 November. Private LUDLAM , who enlisted last June, has been in France about six weeks. He was a miner at Oakerthorpe Colliery before joining up.

Derbyshire Courier 23 November 1918
Mr George ADAMS, of Bennetts Lane, Crich, died on Friday after over four years illness. Deceased, who was born at Crich 54 years ago, was employed at Ambergate Wire Works for 34 years. He was interred at the Parish Churchyard, on Sunday.
[There followed a list of mourners]

Derbyshire Courier 23 November 1918
A large congregation attended Crich Church on Sunday morning, when a memorial service for the late Rev W.BUNTING, was conducted by the Rev W.N. WRIGHT, vicar of St Stephen’s, Sheffield, where Mr BUNTING was formally curate. A muffled peal was wrung during the day.

Derbyshire Courier 23 November 1918
At Canterbury Military Hospital on Thursday of last week, Private James BINGHAM, of the Dimple, Crich, died from bronchial pneumonia. Private BINGHAM who was attached to the R.E. had been engaged on farm work at Goodnestone, Kent. In civil life he was employed at Haslam’s Pit, Ripley. Deceased, who was 35 years of age, leaves a widow and four children. The interment took place at Crich Parish Churchyard on Wednesday. A party of Sherwoods from Derby attended. After the committal rites , conducted by the Rev C.E.B. DEACON, of Alderwasley, the “Last Post” was sounded.
[there followed a list of mourners]

Derbyshire Courier 30 November 1918
Sympathy is extended to Mr William GREENHOUGH and family, of North View, Crich, by the death of Mr GREENHOUGH, who was 52 years of age and leaves five sons and four daughters. Two of the former are in France, while the eldest son, Vernon, was killed in action in France. Mrs GREENHOUGH was a daughter of the late Mr I. PETTS , a well-known monumental mason and contractor Crich, and a prominent Baptist in the village. For the whole of his lifetime Mr V. GREENHOUGH was associated with the local Baptist Church. The interment took place at the Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, previous to which a service was held in the Baptist Church. The last rites were conducted by the Rev Frederick TODD, of Holloway.
[there followed a report of the funeral and mourners]

Derbyshire Courier 30 November 1918
The influenza scourge has been heavily felt in Crich during the week, and a number of deaths have occurred. Mr and Mrs Luke HOUSLEY, of the Market Place, lost their youngest son, Luke, aged 15 months on Friday, and Mr and Mrs R. SANDARS, of the Common, lost a boy about a year old on Wednesday.

Derbyshire Courier 30 November 1918
Mrs S.GAUNT, of Common, Crich, had news on Saturday that her eldest son, Pte William GAUNT, had arrived at Hull from Rotterdam on 21 November. He afterwards left for Ripon, and expects to be home this week.Pte GAUNT was taken prisoner by the Germans last April. In his letter to his wife, now at Heage, he says that he is quite well.

Derbyshire Courier 30 November 1918
Mr James Alfred MARTIN, of Ripley, and recently of Crich, died last Friday from pneumonia. Deceased, who was 40 years of age, leaves a widow and two sons. He was formerly a stonemason latterly was employed by Messrs Staneby, wholesale grocers of Ripley. The remains were interred at the Parish Churchyard, Crich, on Monday, the Rev James WILLIAMS officiating.
[there followed a report of the funeral and mourners]

Derbyshire Courier 30 November 1918
Pte Frank HALL, of the Common, Crich, died at his home on Wednesday, of pneumonia. He leaves a widow and two children. Before joining up he was in the services of Messrs T. DAVIDSON and Son, of Fritchley.

Belper News 6 December 1918
Gifts to Belper Red Cross Hospital. The commandant and staff acknowledge with many thanks the following gifts for the sick and wounded in the Belper Red Cross Hospital: Mrs WATKINS (Crich), lavender bags; Miss SHIPWAY , magazines.

Derbyshire Courier 7 December 1918
Further confirmation of the ill-treatment meted out to our soldiers by the Germans is given by Private William SMITH, Sherwoods, son of Mr and Mrs S. SMITH, Bulls Head Inn, Crich. Private SMITH, whose home is at Tibshelf, came to visit his parents on Sunday after his liberation from Germany. He had scars around his chin and jaws, which he said were caused by the Germans branding him. Private SMITH’s brother, Gunner Harry SMITH, was on leave last week, the two meeting once more at home.

Derbyshire Courier 14 December 1918
Several local soldiers who have been prisoners of war in Germany have returned home during the week. They include Lance Corporal Charles WALTERS, Leicesters, of Fold yard, Crich, who has had six months in captivity; Gunner Jesse BARRETT, of Kirkham Lane, Fritchley, who arrived on Monday; Private James KEY was taken prisoner last May, who arrived on Wednesday; and Private BROWN of the Green Fritchley.

Derbyshire Courier, 28 December 1918
Private James BUTLER came over to Crich last week after having been a prisoner in Germany for over four years. He was attached to the Munster Fusiliers, who were captured in the retreat from Mons, Private BUTLER says that although the discipline has been very strict he has been treated fairly well and given a certain amount of liberty. He has been employed for a considerable time at a smelting works.

Derbyshire Courier 28 December 1918
As successors to Mrs BUNTING, Crich Vicarage, The Girls’ Guild has been taken in charge by Mrs CAPELL and Miss H. DEACON, of Chase Cliffe. For a time the meetings will be held at Chase Cliffe.

Derbyshire Courier 28 December 1918
Mr J.R.SMITH, one of the Crich Charity Trustees, together with Messrs H. DYSON on and J. HAYWOOD, distributed the charities at the Parochial School on Saturday. Gisborne’s and Wright’s were given out in flannel, to the value of £20. Cooper’s, Cornthwaithe’s and Kirkland’s, amounting to £3 9s were given in cash. The distribution was more evenly made, and permitted several soldiers’ widows to be recipients.

Derbyshire Courier 28 December 1918
At the Parish Church, Crich, on Christmas Day, the wedding took place of Mr Edward HODGKINS, of the Factory, Fritchley, second son of the late Mrs M. HODGKINS , and Miss Elsie WILSON, daughter of Mr and Mrs George WILSON, of the Factory. The bride was given away by her brother Rifleman George WILSON, recently returned from Germany.
[there followed a report of the wedding]