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DIRECTORY
LENNOXTOWN
STIRLINGSHIRE
Clachan of Campsie, and 6 east from Killeam, There are the ex-
tensive calico printing works of the Blanefield Printing Company
situated in the valley. About one mile to the west are the ruins of
Duntreath Castle, and two miles south-east are the ruins of Jlu;'-
dock Castle, the property of the Duke of Montrose. Acreage, 9,0(3b;
population in 1881, 1,343.
Milton (or Milton of Campsie, as it is generally called) is a small
village situated two miles east of Lennoxtown, in the parish of
Caiupsie. There are two printworks in the neighbourhood. The
village contains a public school, and there is a station on tho
Campsie branch railway. Population in ld81,555.
and 7 in deptb. In the surrounding grounds the roots and b tumps
of oak trees have been dug up, and there can be no doubt of this
spot having once been a Druidic grove and place of sacrifice.
Acreage of the parish. 4 322; population in 1881, 5(39.
Strathblane parish, as its name implies, composes the valo of
the river Bhine, which pursues u, north-western course through it;
the land of the valley is exceedingly fertile, and is embellished by
several neat villas, while the hills are clothed with natural woods.
The parish lies iu the south-west coiner of the county, and is
hounded on the east by the parish of Campsie; on the south by
Baldernock and East Kilputric.K ; and on the west and north by
Killearn. The village of Strathblane is 3^ miles west from the
POST OFFICE, Lennoxtown, Jessie Fergus, Post Mi stress.— Letters from all parts arrive (from Glasgow) at 6 39 and 8 40 a.m. and 5
p.m., and are despatched at 8 20 and 11 40 a.m. and 4 40 and 7 45 p.m. Money Order and Telegraph Ofri'-e and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Haughead-Campsie, Robert Stirling, Post Master.— Letters from all pans arrive (fiom Lonnoxtowu) at 6 30 a.m. and
6 30 p.m., and are despatched at 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. The nearest Money Order Office is at Lennoxtown.
Post Office, Torrance-Campsie, William Morrison, Post Master.— Letters from all parts arrive (from Glasgow) at 8 15 a.m. and 6 15
p.m., and are despatched at 5 30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Post Office, Milton of Campsie, John Russell, Post Master.— -Letters from all parts arrive (from Glasgow) at 6 30 and 8 40 a.m. and
5 p.m., and are despatched at 8 20 and 11 40 a.m. and 4 40 and 7 45 p.m. Money Order and TeUgraph Office and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Strathblane, Tnomas CuUen.Posi Master.— Letters from all parts arrive ifrom Glasgow) at 6 SO a.m. and 2 25 p.m.
and are despatched at G a.m. and 5 20 and 7 20 p.m. The nearest Money Order Office is at Blanefiell.
Post Office, Blanefield, Robert Forrest, Post Blaster.— Letters are despatched at 4 20 and 7 15 p.m. Money Order Office and
Savings Bank.
- * + * Letters for the above places should be addressed " near Glasgow."
GENTRY & CLERGY.
Barr Mr. John, Salisbury House, Clachan
Barr Captain William, RoUL'hcraig-Catnpsio
Bartholomew Mr. Hugh, Glenorchard, Tor
rauce of Campsie, Baldernock
Bartholomew Mr. John, Glenorchard, Tor-
rance of Campsie, Baldernock
Bell Mr. John, Salisbury House, Clachan
Blue Mr. David, Stirling pi. Lennoxtown
Brown Oliphaut A. Esq. Rose Cottage,
Campsie
Bryce Rev. Morison, Baldernock Manse
Buchanan William, Esq. of Cross House,
Campsie
Caldwell James, Esq. Kincaldfield House,
Mih on of Campsie
Campbell Mr. Alexander, Glenorchard, Tor-
rance of Campsie, Baldernock
Campbell Mr. Jaiiiu.-, Glenorchard, Torrance
of Campsie, Baldernock I
Coubrough A. S. Esq Parkley, Blanefield
Oou brought John, Esq. Blnuetieid House,
Strathblane [town
Craig Mr. William, Bogland Cottage, Lennox-
Davidson Rev. William B. Y. Lennoxtown
Duke Ktv. John, Free Church Manse, Len-
noxtown [blaue
Duncan Mr. Alexander, Blairqubous, Strath-
Dunn Mr. James D. Dunmellau; Strathblane
Edmoodstone Sir Whham, Bart. c.e. (of
Duntreath). Strathblane
Ferguson Rev. Daniel, Strathblane
Ferrie James, Rsq. (of Balgivchau), Campsie
Forrester William, Esq. (of Ulenmiln),
Campsie
Graham Miss — , Corrdale, Strathblane
Graham Mr. James, Auchenreoeh, Milton
Harris Mr. Henry, Woodburn, Milton
Hiiiginbotham Mr. Charles T. Oraigmaddie,
Baldernoek
Hunt John, Esq.Fingary, Milton of Campsie
Jamiesou Robert, Esq.Ballagan, Strathblane
Jefferson Mr. George, Mill Hill Cottage,
Lemioxtown
Johnston Mr. William, Barrowston House,
Torrance
Kor T. Ripley, Esq. Bardowie House, Balder-
nock
Kerr Mr. George, West Layton
Kincaid Mr. John, Hill View. Lennoxtown
King Charles Macintosh, Esq. Antermony
House, Milton
King Mr. James A. Glazert Bank House,
Lennoxtown
Laing Mrs. James (of Birdston), Campsie
Lang Mr. Gavin, Burnfoot, Strathblaue
Lennox the Hon. Charles Speii' e B. Hanbury
K. j. p. Lennox Castle, Campsie
M'Farian Samuel, Esq, Meadowbauk House,
Torrance
H'Farlane Lieut. -Colonel, Finglen House,
Campsie
M'Howatt Mr. Thomas, Alum Work House,
Lennoxtown
M'Nab Alexander, Esq. j.p. Lilyburn, Mil-
ton of Campsie
Magiua Rev. John H. Lennoxtown
Maitland James, E=q. Balgrochan, Campsie
Matson Mr. John, Milton
Morison Miss Cecilia, Meadowbank
Muir Miss Margt. Glen Mill House, Campsie
MuirMr. Robert S. Glen Mill House, Campsie
Muir Thomas, Esq. Lennoxmill Cottage,
Campsie
Norris Mr. John, Glencairn Cottage, Clachan,
Campsie
Reid Thomas, Esq. (of Carleston), Campsie
Ritchie William Esq. View Park, Milton of
Campsie
Ritchie William, jun. Esq. Waltry, Milton of
Campsie
801— A-R.
Robertson Rev. Thomas. Strathblane
Ross John, Esq. Balrlow House, Baldernock
Scott Rev. John Y. The Manse, Lennoxtown
Smith James G. Esq. Mngdock Castle
Stirling Sir Charles E. T. Bart. j.p. (of
Glorat). Campsie
Stirling Major Charles Graham, j.p, (Craig-
baronet), Campsie
Stoddart Mr. J. H. Leddriegreen, Strathblane
Taylor Arthur, E-q. Glen Col tag**, Campsie
Warner Mrs. — , The Knowe, Milton
Watson Robert, Esq. (of North Bardowie),
Baldernock
Wilson Mrs. — .Lennox Cottage, Lennoxtown
Wilson Mr. James, Hill View, Lennoxtown
Young John, Esq. Kiucaid House, Milton of
Cnnpsie [nock
Young Rev. William, Free Manse, Bahler-
SCHOOLS.
Board Schools :—
Baldernock — Thomas M'Ewen. master
Camp.iie Clach m— Robert Blair, master
Milton of Campsie — John Lee, master
Rnwantreefau'c — Matthew Gray, master
Strathblane — John J. M'Ewen, master
Torrance — William Robh, master
New Subscription School— John Baud,
mas'ev ; Jessie Gardener, mistress
New Subscription School, Torrance— Jas.
B. M'Isaac, mastni'
Roman Catholic School, Lennoxtown
AGENTS— DYERS.
Colvill Elizabeth (J. Pullar & Sons, Perth),
Lmnoxtown
Conbrouyh Agnes & Mary (Robert Murray,
Glasgow), Lonnnxtnwn
Downie Ma'-v & Elizabeth (W. & J. Bowie,
Glasgow), Lennoxtown
BOOT & SHOE MAKERS.
Daislay Thomas, Lenuoxtowu
Hamilton William, LennoxtowL
Hamilton William & Sons (manufacturers),
Lennoxtown
Lc-nnoxtown Friendly Victualling Society,
Limited, Lennoxtown — William Ross,
salesman
M'Pherson James, Milton of Campsie
Miller Charles, Torrance
Weir D'incan. Strathblane
CALICO PRINTERS.
Blanefield Printing Co. Strathblane ; office,
194 Buchanan st. Glasgow
Caldwell & Ritchie, Kiucaid Works, Milton
of Campsie
Dalglish R. Falconer & Co. Lennox Mill,
Lennoxiowii ; office, 21 West Nile St.
Glasgow
M'Nab Alexander & Co. Lilyburn Print
Works, Milton of Campsie
CARTWRIGHTS.
Ferguson Michael, Lennoxtown
Shields John, Torrance
Stevenson Andrew, Torrance
Wright Andrew, Strathblane
CHEMICAL WORKS.
Hurlet & Campsie Alum Co. Lenuoxt >wn
office, 115 Wellington st. Glasgow
BAKERS.
Balderston Robert, Lennoxtown
Enclish Bakins Factory, Lennoxtown-
Wyllie, proprietor
BANKS.
Royal Bank of Scotland (Branch), Camp-
sie ; head office, Edinburgh — draws on
London branch, Contts & Co. and Bank of
Encland, London— William White, agent ;
William M. Fraser. accountant
National Security Savings Bank, Lennox-
tnwn — open on Thursday evenings — John
T. Fleming, actuary
BLACKSMITHS.
Brodie Robert, Strathblane
Dalrymple Dflvid. Haughead Campsie
Dickson James. Lennoxtown
Gray James, Milton of Campsie
Hughes Thomas. Torrance
Knox William, Torrance
M'Grecor Robert, Lennoxtown
Pickford Robert, Balmore, Baldernock
BLEACHERS & FINISHERS.
Yuill John & Co. (bleachers and
finish'"" «f shirts, collars, £cc.\
Gleximill Bleach Works, Campsie,
& Victoria Works, Windsor st.
Go van
COAL MASTERS.
Marked thus * are Agents only.
*Black John, Torrance
Corner James, Lennoxtown
*Dowuie Thomas, Lennoxtown station
Hurlet & Campsie Alum Co. (& lime), Len-
noxtown
Kirk John (&'lime), Lennoxtown
*Morrison John, Torrance
*Muirhead Matthew, Lennoxtown
*Wat8on John, Lennoxtown
Wilson Daniel, Milton of Campsie ; office, 60
Cadogan st. Glasgow
CONFECTIONERS.
Bennie John, Lennoxtown
Brown William, Lennoxtown
Campbell James, Lennoxtown
Corner James, Lennoxtown
Smith Neil, Lennoxtown
FARMERS.
parish of baldernock.
Bowie James, Whitefauld
Brechin Archibald, Mealyhrae
Bryce William, South Bardowie
Colquhoun John, North Blocbearn
Craig Walter, Colheg
Donald George, Wester Blairskaith
Donald Robert, Low Blochearn
Graham Thomas, Dowan
Hanua William, Barrowston [uel'an
Harvey Thomas, Bardowie Mains, and Bar-
Higginbotham Charles T. Craigma tdie
Jackson Robert, Hillhead
Johnstone James, Baukell
Livingston John, Beauscroft
Lyon Archibald, Kettlehill
Marshall John, Back o' hill
Marshall John, Lavrockhill
Marshall William, Balmoro
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