From the Whitstable Times, 6 January 1900. Price 1½d.

RE ALFRED JAMES STEVENS

The statement of affairs of Alfred James Stevens, lately carrying on business at the “Avenue Inn,” Canterbury but now of Rhodaus Town, wheelwright, shows total debts amounting to £337 7s. 10d and assets nil.

The Official Receiver in his observations says:- The debtor commenced business in 1895 as a licensed victualler, at the “Star” public house, Canterbury, with a capital of £100, borrowed from his father, and which is still outstanding. The valuation on taking his house amounts to £215, of which £120 was paid; on leaving in 1897, the valuation only came to £175. The debtor states he lost about £60 in carrying on this business. In 1897 the debtor became a tenant of the “Avenue” public house, Canterbury. He did not pay any valuation. This house was carried on until September last, when he gave a Bill of Sale to the landlord for the sum of £199 10s. 5d. Shortly afterward the debtor left the premises and has since been employed as an engine fitter. Of the debts scheduled, £68 is stated to be due in respect of a debt which the debtor became surety.

The principal creditors are as follows:- James Stevens, the “Wheatsheaf,” Pound Lane, Canterbury, £100; Thomas Phillips, Brewers, West Malling, Kent, £90; John Kirkwood, Money Lender, Linedown Road, Croyden, E68; H. Morton and Co, Wine merchants, Canterbury, £52.