NORTH WALES FAMILIES BEREAVED (1915)

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Dyddiad: 14 May 1915

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NORTH WALES FAMILIES BEREAVED.
LLANDUDNO FAMILY DROWNED.

The news of the sinking of the "Lusitania" cast quite a gloom over Llandudno (writes our local representative), especially when it was reported that a whole family from the town had perished. They were Mr and Mrs Edward Booth Jones and their two children, Ailsa, eight years of age, and Percival, four years of age. Mr Booth Jones was the second son of the late Mr John Jones, of Dinarth Hall, founder of the well-known firm of Messrs John Jones and Son, Central Buildings, Llandudno. Unlike his elder brother, he did not take up his father's business as a butcher, but entered into the antique furniture trade. He became an authority on all antique goods. For years he conducted a highly successful business in Manchester, and was also the lessee of the old Palace at Chester, and the Penrhyn Old Hall at Llandudno, which of late years has proved a great attraction to visitors.

He recently disposed of his establishment at Manchester, and went over to America with a view of extending his business in that country. He was returning home with his family on board the "Lusitania," and he and his family were reported among the missing.

A lady friend of the name of Mrs Seccki, who was travelling with them, and is among the survivors, states that the last she saw of Mr and Mrs Jones was when they were putting lifebelts on by the cabin door. The children were not with them, and Mrs Seccki thinks the children are probably saved, but feels certain that Mr and Mrs Jones went down with the ship.

Mr Griffith Jones, brother to Mr Booth Jones, is over in Ireland searching for the children.

The following notice was posted in Queenstown on Tuesday evening with regard to the children:—

"SURVIVORS OF THE 'LUSITANIA.'

"Wanted, any information regarding a girl eight years of age, light golden hair, blue eyes, nice complexion, very pretty, believed to be wearing blue dress, named Ailsa Booth Jones. Also a boy aged five, short black hair, short stature, rather thin face, named Percival Booth Jones. Believed to have been rescued from the 'Lusitania.' Any information that will lead to their recovery will be gratefully received.

"GRIFFITH JONES, Imperial Hotel, Queenstown."

BANGOR GENTLEMAN LOSES HIS BROTHER.

News was received on Saturday, by Mr E. L. Ferrier, Montrose, Bangor, that his brother Mr Herbert Ferrier and his only child, aged thirteen months, who were passengers on the ill-fated vessel, had been drowned. Mrs Herbert Ferrier, who was travelling to England with her husband and child, was among those saved. She was taken to a hospital, but has since been removed to the home of her father-in-law at Dundrum, near Dublin. Mr Herbert Ferrier was travelling from British Columbia, where he had been fruit farming, to take up a commission in the Army in which he had previously served.

Mrs Crompton, who, with her husband and five children, are victims of the disaster, was the eldest daughter of General Schwabe, and a niece of Mr Fred. Schwabe, of Garthydon, Anglesey.

LLANFAIRFECHAN AND CONWAY VICTIMS.

Among those who were drowned was Miss Mary E. Jones, daughter of the late Mr Richard Jonets, Church Cottage, Lianfairfechan, who was a stewardess. Formerly, she was stewardess on board tile "Mauretania." Deceased was buried at Queenstown.

It is reported that Mr Charles Martin, son of Mr Martin, Berry-street, Conway, is amongst those who lost their lives.

Mr Walter McLean, son of Mrs McLean, Bank Flace, Portmadoc, was on board the "Lusitania," and it is feared he is amongst the lost passengers. Second Officer Mr J. Idwal Lewis, son of Mr John Lewis, Belle Vue, was saved.


Ffynhonnell:
'North Wales Families Bereaved.' North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality. 14 May 1915. 7.

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