THE  LATE  MR  JAMES  DEW

The death occurred on Sunday of Mr James Dew, who for a quarter of a century had been landlord of the New Market Inn, Cheap Street.  The funeral took place at the Cemetery yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, the rector of Newbury (Rev. Lionel Majendie) officiating.  There was a large attendance of relatives and friends by whom the deceased was greatly esteemed.  The mourners included the widow and daughter, brothers and sisters, Miss Dew, Mr and Mrs T Dew, Mr and Mrs New,  Mr S J Stillman, Mr G Early, representing Messrs Strange’s, Brewers.  The Newbury Licensed Victuallers’ Association sent a deputation consisting of Mr G Paulin (chairman), Mr J Hedger (secretary), and Mr Fabry.  The Oddfellows, of which Order deceased was an old and respected member, was represented by Bro.Loveridge, N.G., and among others present at the graveside were Messrs. S Knight, jun., W Whyman, F Attewell, New and Sons, Mildenhall, Cox and Son, D Wheeler.  Floral tributes were contributed by the widow and daughter, Aunt Jane, Emily and Teddie, Brother Tom and Nance, Mr and Mrs W Whyman, Sid,Messrs Strange and Sons, Mr and Mrs Walter New, Mr and Mrs Mildenhall, Mrs Shilling and Ada,Mr and Mrs James Fabry, Newbury Licensed Victuallers’ Association, Mr and Mrs Cox (Cheap Street) etc.  The Coffin was of polished oak, with brass furniture, and breast-plate inscribed –

                                                      JAMES  DEW

                                                  Died Jan. 12^th, 1908

                                                            Aged 54

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr E Hart of Northcroft Lane                     

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