From the Kentish Gazette, Wednesday, 1 June to Saturday, 4 June, 1768. Price 2d

PRO BONO PUBLICO

The Flying Machine from Margate to London on One Day, sets off from the “Fountain” at Margate inns at the “Red Lyon” Canterbury, and returns early in the Evening. Those who are pleased to favour this Machine may depend on the Business being performed with Care and Dispatch.

By Beale and Co.

From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 5 October, to Saturday, 8 October, 1768. Price 2d.

MARGATE

The Race for the Silver Urn, which was to be Run for on Tuesday the 4th inst, is postponed, till Tuesday the 11th inst. upon the Account of the Corn not being got off from the ground.

N.B. A Good Twelve-penny Ordinary, at One o'Clock; at Mr. Biles's the “Fountain Tavern.”

From Kentish Gazette 1 July 1769.

As a scandalous Report has lately been propagated by some malicious Persons, That THE FOUNTAIN-INN, AT MARGATE, Is not open for the Reception of Company.

This is to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and others, who intend to visit the Town this Summer, That at the said Inn they may be accommodated with the best of Provisions. Wines, Brandy, Rum, Lodgings, and Stabling, on the lowest Terms, By their humble Servant, JOHN BILES.

From the Kentish Gazette, 11 December 1810.

Margate.

On Monday the 3rd inst. was opened that new and elegant room at the "Fountain Hotel," built by our worthy deputy F. Cobb, esq. and presented by him to the members of the "Margate Catch Club," On the occasion a sumptuous dinner was provided by the landlord, Mr. S. Bracey, to whom the greatest credit is due for the superior manner in which the whole was conducted. The fish, provided from London, was excellent, with every delicacy the season could afford. The hospitable owner of Street House, Gibbon Rammel, esq. was by the unanimous voice of the company called to the chair: the assemblage was equally respectable as numerous, there being upwards of ninety present; among whom were the principal inhabitants and gentlemen of the isle of Thanet. On the cloth being removed, "Nun Nobis Demine,” was sung in a very superior style by four gentlemen amateurs, members of the club; after which, the Chairman gave "A speedy recovery to his Majesty," which was drank with enthusiasm.

Many other popular toasts were given from the chair, when the gentlemen of the orchestra assisted by Master Ford, of Canterbury, (who kindly rendered his services on the occasion) performed many select pieces of vocal and instrumental music. The celebrated old song "To Anacreon in Heaven," by a young gentleman of considerable vocal ability, was rapturously encored. On the Chairman's health being drank, he addressed the company in a neat and appropriate speech, which did equal honour to his head and heart. We cannot help noticing the liberality of several Members, among whom stand foremost F. Forster, esq. who presented the club with a superb marble chimney-piece; the spirited proprietor of the "Fountain Hotel," who has adorned the room with a splendid cut glass chandelier, and Mr. Henry Saffery, both in procuring the instruments, music, &c. and for his unwearied attention in promoting the interest of the club, and improvement of the orchestra, suffice it to say "Harmony and Unanimity" (their motto) prevailed till a late hour.

Kentish Gazette 16 April 1819.

Died.

April 18th at Margate, Miss Harriet Creed, sister to Mr. G. Creed, of the "Fountain Inn," age 13 years.

From the Kentish Gazette, 7 January 1834. Price 7d.

A Grand Ball will take place at the “Fountain Tavern” on the 15th inst. under the direction of Mr. J. Robinson, assistant conductor of the dancing at the Tivoli Gardens.

From the Kentish Gazette, 26 September 1837.

DEATHS.

Louisa, daughter of Mr. W. Read, of the "Fountain Hotel," Margate, in her 21st year.

From the Kentish Gazette, 13 August 1839.

DEATH.

August 3, of consumption, Sarah Anne, daughter of Mr. William Read, "Fountain Hotel," Margate, in her 17th year.

From the Kentish Gazette, 8 March 1842.

Accident.

On the afternoon of Monday last, Mr. Austen, painter, of High-street, Margate, was assisting in pulling down the wall of the "Fountain Inn," about to be rebuilt, when the portion of the wall on which he was standing gave way, and he was precipitated to the ground and dislocated his ankle.

Kentish Gazette, 27 July 1847.

TO Let with Immediate Possession, the "FOUNTAIN HOTEL," and Commercial Tavern, with the Tap and Stabling, furniture and fittings to be taken at a valuation.

NOTICE:— Unless the above Premises are disposed of immediately, the whole of the Household Furniture, Stock in Trade, &c., will be Sold by Auction under an Assignment on MONDAY the 2nd day of AUGUST, and following days.

J. STANER. Auctioneer, 121, High Street.

Margate, July 22, 1847.

Kentish Gazette, 3 August 1847.

MARGATE, KENT.

TO INN KEEPERS. FAMILIES FURNISHING, AND OTHERS.

The whole of ike Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Concert and Coffee Room Fillings, PLATE, LINEN, GLASS, STOCK IN TRADE, Oxenhom’s Patent Mangle, and other Effects, of the "FOUNTAIN TAVERN," WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. J. STANER, (Under an Assignment). ON the Premises, King Street, MARGATE, on MONDAY, AUGUST 9th, 1847, and two following days, at 10 for 11 o’clock precisely each day.

The FURNITURE and FITTINGS consist of twenty-four superior feather beds, stout hair and wool mattresses, quilts and counterpanes; carved mahogany-pillar four-post, tent, and French bedsteads, with hangings; mahogany-circular and straight-fronted chests of drawers, wardrobe, wash-stands, dressing-tables and swing glasses, rush and cane-seat bedroom chairs, carpets, chamber services, commodes, superior linen sheets. damask table cloths, doylers, towelling, &c., &c.; Oxenhnm’s Patent Mangle, handsome pattern Brussels, Kidderminster, and Venetian carpets; sets of mahogany dining-tahles, two flap ditto, card and Pembroke ditto; sets of mahogany and cane seat chairs; chimney and pier glasses; mirror, an excellent eight-day dial; mahogany sofas and couches; cabinet pianoforte, China ornaments and fittings; mahogany sideboards; an excellent assortment of dinner and and tea services, quantity of superior glass, metal tea-pots and coffee biggins; 12 dozen of knives and forks; capital kitchen utensils, in copper and tin ware, pair of scales and weights, clock, deal tables, chairs. &c.; about 100 ounces of Plate, and a variety of superior Plated Articles.

In the CONCERT and COFFEE ROOMS — Sixteen mahogany-top tables, 41 rush-seat chairs, stools, music stands, and three screensThe STOCK comprises — Quantity of old Port, in bottle and wood; Sherry, ditto, ditto; Champagne, Claret, and Madeira; quantity of Cognac Brandy, Rum, Gin, and Whiskey, choice compounds, &c, &c; about 20lbs. of Cigars, of a superior character; pint and quart bottles, bottle crates, and baskets.

In the STABLE and YARD — Two hogs, quantity of fowls, three sign boards, porter’s barrow, three corn bins, shelves, horse-rugs, sash and panel-doors, &c.May be viewed on the Saturday previous, and on the Morning of the Days of Sale, and Catalogues had on the premises, or of the Auctioneer, 121, High Street, Margate.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 1 May 1849.

Margate.

The catch club at the "Fountain Tavern," on Thursday evening last, was exceedingly well attended, on the occasion of Mr. Barham's benefit. Several visitors and gentlemen from a distance was present, to testify their approbation of a spirited manner in which the affair has been conducted throughout the winter. The gentleman of the orchestra headed by Mr. Pettman, volunteered their services, and right well was their kindness appreciated by all present when the health of Mr. Pettman was proposed. Hiss excellent singing and pianoforte playing need no comment. Without him and his Ramsgate band the club could not have been established. In the course of the evening the club was announced to be in the prosperous state and would resume again early next winter. If such should be the case, property qualification for favourite seats must be dispensed with.

Kentish Gazette, 12 August 1851.

Margate. Sudden Friendship.

On Thursday last, a commercial traveller stopping at the "White Hart," in Margate, while spending the evening at a convivial meeting at the "Fountain Tavern," entered into conversation with a foreign gentleman, apparently a German. Both parties sitting late, they agree to sleep at the "Fountain" rather than cause a disturbance at their respective Inns.

About 9 o'clock in the morning, the commercial gentleman awoke after a most lengthy refreshing slumber, and proceeded to dress himself, discovered to his dismay that someone had rifled his pockets of their contents.

On enquiry, the German gentleman was seem to leave the house about 6 o'clock, and it was afterwards discovered that he paid his bill at the "York Hotel" from the very purse he had purloined from his friend's pocket. Taking his bag under his arm, he left by the early train, where all traces of him ceased. The lost to the victim in this transaction is £46 11s. 3d.

Southeastern Gazette, 13 September 1853. Margate

An inquest was held on Friday last, at the "Fountain Hotel," before G. Thompson, Esq., coroner for Dovor, on the body of W. J Greenland, aged 21, a theological student of King's College, and son of Wm. Hughes Greenland, Esq., barrister-at-law. It appears that the deceased and his brother went out to bathe from a gateway near J. Friend's, Esq., Northdown, on Wednesday last, when he was taken out of his depth by the sea. His brother made every effort at the peril of his own life to save him, but without success. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally drowned." It is highly dangerous for persons who are not expert swimmers to bathe off the rocks so far from assistance. The set of the tides with some winds is very great.

Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 15 July 1862.

Margate Borough Police Court.

Wednesday:- (Before the Mayor, T. Blackburn Esq., W. T. Gilder, Esq., R. Jenkins Esq., and the Rev. G. W. Sicklemore.)

A Batch of Publicans.

Charles Frederick Winch, landlord of the "Fountain Inn," was charged with opening his house on Sunday, the 29th ult. at 12:30.

Fined 10s and costs 8s. 6d.