The following article appeared in the Newbury Weekly News on the 8^th August 1867.

J. B. TARDIF, a native of Charleston, South Carolina but lately from Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony, having undisputable testimonials as a Barber, has opened a HAIR-CUTTING and SHAVING Establishment, next door to the Pelican Hotel, Speenhamland, where he hopes to give satisfaction to all who may honor him with their kind support.

The following article appeared in the Newbury Weekly News on the 18^th August 1872

J. B. TARDIF

BARBER, SPEENHAMLAND

Begs very sincerely, on this the fifth anniversary of his commencing business in the town, to thank his town and country customers and the public generally for their support, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same in the future.

J. B. T. thanks his hair cutting customers for having kindly consulted his convenience by calling during the week, instead of leaving it till Saturday night, when he is always busily engaged in shaving.

The following appeared in the Newbury Weekly News on the 1^st July 1886

THE LATE MR. TARDIF. – In the death of Mr. Jean Baptiste Tardif of Speenhamland, the town is deprived of a well-known character. Tardif was proud of his Spanish descent of which he spoke much. He settled in Newbury some twenty years since, and has always commanded a large circle of customers, for he was a very good barber, and many resorted to his establishment for the purpose of listening to his expositions on all subjects. For nothing suited Tardif better that a contentious customer, and woe betide those who were patiently awaiting their turn, for frequently the harangue would extend itself indefinitely. In doctrinal argument Tardif followed a peculiar line of thought, and very often would pause in the delicate operation of shaving to refer to Holy Writ in support of his views. There are some who immensely enjoyed “drawing” Tardif, and many are the practical jokes to which he has been subjected. Of late Tardif’s health has developed signs of consumption. He continued to attend to his business until Tuesday evening, and his sudden death yesterday morning was a shock to his family and a grief to many by whom, notwithstanding his peculiarities, he was respected. As he had been under medical treatment no inquest will be necessary.

The following article appeared in the Newbury Weekly News on the 19^th August 1886

J. B. TARDIF

Begs to inform the numerous customers of the late J. B. TARDIF

HAIRDRESSERS &CO., Oxford Street, Newbury

that by owing to the kindness of many Friends he is able to carry on the Business of his late Father, and hopes by strict attention to the public to merit and obtain a share of their patronage. A trial is solicited.