Mollekin | WEEK 42

Matthew Henry Pinder

October 10, 2016 — Nikellom

Matthew Pinder

Matthew Henry Pinder is my great grandfather and son of Francis Pinder and Hannah Berry.

Matthew was born in September 1869 in Waterworks House, at the junction of Frederick Street and Howard Street, Rotherham and lived in and around central Rotherham for all of his life; living on Frederick Street, Carlisle Street, Milton Road and Bethel Road.

In 1897, Matthew married Alice Cunnington in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Alice came from a deeply religious Methodist family. How Matthew and Alice came to meet is a puzzle, although Matthew’s family were also Methodists, so perhaps they somehow met through their respective Churches.

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Rotherham Waterworks

Matthew and Alice issued five children and they were called, John Francis (1899 to 1964), Edith Mary (1901 to 1952), Marjory (1907 to 1993), David Henry (1911 to 1968) and Philip Thomas (1919 to 1998). Edith Mary is my grandmother.

John (known as Jack) was a Company Secretary at Imperial Chemical Industries and lived at Home Farm, Fernhurst in Surrey. Jack married Christiana Bartholomew in 1922 and together issued one child called, Joan Mary. Jack, Christiana and Joan all died in fairly quick succession in the 1960s. Joan married Gordon Wright in 1946 and together issued three children. Gordon is/was in possession of a clock given to Matthew’s father, Francis, when he retired from Yates and Haywood in Rotherham.

Frederick Street

Marjory obtained a Degree from Sheffield University in the 1920s and was a Teacher of French and Music at Shiremoor Modern School, Tyne and Wear. Marjory married George Alaister Turnbull in 1934 and together they issued two children. Marjory and her family resided in Morpeth, Northumberland.

David married Evelyn Wakefield in 1935 and they had no issue. David was a Waterworks Manager in Mundesley on Sea, Norfolk, which is where he and Evelyn lived. After David passed away in 1968, my grandfather, John Gilbert Mollekin, often visited Evelyn and semi-lived with her for a while (as friends).

Howard Street

Philip married Mary Isobel Campbell in 1940 and together they issued two children. After Philip’s father, Matthew, had passed away, Philip’s uncle (Francis Thomas Pinder) advised him that he should pursue a career in the Royal Air Force. Philip became a Warrant Officer, served in World War Two and latterly worked in Scotland’s secret radar nuclear bunker. Philip and his family lived in Crail, Fife. Philip was also the Secretary of Saint Andrews Golf Club, Fife.

Because my grandfather, John Gilbert Mollekin, was a Signalman on the railways, he and his family were able to travel for free and my father recalled many happy memories of visiting David and Philip. My father kept in touch with Marjory and Philip until their deaths and visited Philip in Scotland for the final time in 1996. Marjory and Philip helped my father with his genealogical research and helped to identify ancestors on photos.

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Matthew, Jack, Edith & Alice

My father had been led to believe that Matthew was the Waterworks Manager for Rotherham. However, it transpired that it was actually Matthew’s grandfather, Luke Berry, that had occupied this role. Matthew did work in the Rotherham Waterworks Department though, setting off as a Stationary Engine Tender, then Engineer, then Inspector and finally the Corporation Superintendent for the Waterworks.

In 1901, just prior to my grandmother, Edith, being born, Matthew, Alice and Jack moved to 84 Bethel Road, Eastwood in Rotherham. This remained as the main Pinder residence until at least 1929, albeit for a brief period around 1910 when the family, for reasons not known to me, lived a few doors up at number 90.

Jack, Edith, Marjory, David & Philip

Matthew died August 1922 in 84 Bethel Road from endocarditis and myocarditis. Basically, Matthew’s heart muscle had become inflamed, possibly due to infection that in turn caused a fatal infection of the inner lining of his heart.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1922.

SLAVE TO DUTY.

DEATH OF AN OLD CORPORATION SERVANT.

Bethel Road, Rotherham (no. 84) - 24.06.07 (1)

84 Bethel Road

An old servant of the Rotherham Corporation, in the person of Mr. Matthew Henry Pinder, water superintendent, passed away at 84, Bethel road, Rotherham, on Monday, at the age of 53 years. The deceased gentlemen, who succumbed to heart trouble after an illness of six months’ duration, was noted for his devotion to duty. Conscientious in the service of the public, he had an amazing capacity for work, and the fact that his constant energies affected his health did not restrain him from endeavouring to give of his best. In fact, his colleagues in the water department affirm that his end was hastened by unrelenting toil. He was a remarkable example of faithful and conscientious service.

Masbrough Cemetery

Born in the waterworks house, Frederick street, in 1869, he started his working career at the old Dalton filter beds, afterwards going to the Aldwarke Pumping Station as driver of the pumps. He was called from there to become water superintendent, the position he held at the time of his death. He had been directly responsible to the waterworks engineer for the supply and distribution of water throughout the borough, and it is a tribute to his untiring efforts in restricting wastage that the consumption of water per head is one of the lowest in the country.

Matthew’s grave

He was a prominent member and trustee of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows (Parkgate Lodge), and at one time was actively associated with the St. John Ambulance Brigade. During the war he served as a special constable, and was later awarded a medal. He leaves a widow and five children, the youngest being three years of age. His late grandfather, Mr. Berry, was engineer and manager of the Rotherham Waterworks, and was in charge of the erection of the pumping engines in Frederick street in 1855. The funeral of Mr. Pinder took place at the Masbro’ Cemetery yesterday.

PINDER. – On August 21, 1922, at 84 Bethel road, Matthew Henry, beloved husband of Alice Pinder, aged 52 years.

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Alice’s grave in Ruskington

Philip Pinder had told my father that Matthew’s headstone, in Masbrough Cemetery, Rotherham, had been cleared by the Council and we failed to find it on a number of visits to the cemetery. However, in 2013, I stumbled across Matthew’s grave purely by chance. I suspect that quite a lot of vegetation had been cut back, hence revealing the grave.

Matthew’s widow, Alice, ended up in Ruskington, Lincolnshire, living with her two elderly unmarried sisters. I don’t know when she left Bethel Road or when she permanently moved to Ruskington, but I believe that in between, she may have lived with her son Jack in both Rotherham and perhaps Surrey also. I know that in the mid 1940s, Alice was living in Wickersley with my father’s family. Alice died in 1959 and is buried with her two sisters in Ruskington Cemetery.

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Fashionable Maltby Wedding

October 8, 2016 — Nikellom

Mabel

Mabel Mollekin, born in 1897 in Pontefract, is my first cousin, twice removed and daughter of Herbert Mollekin.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Mabel’s marriage to Ernest James McGlade. Mabel and Ernest issued one child, called, John Herbert McGlade

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1923.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT MALTBY.

MARRIAGE OF MISS MABEL MOLLEKIN.

LOVELY DRESSES.

The marriage of Miss Mabel Mollekin, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin, of The Grange, Maltby, to Mr. Ernest James McGlade, only son of the late Mr. Joseph McGlade and of Mrs. McGlade, of 33, Oxford street, Rotherham, which was celebrated at Maltby Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon, was the most attractive, from the spectacular point of view, that has taken place in the Rotherham district for some years. A large crowd gathered near the gate of the church to await the bride, and the church itself was filled with guests and wellwishers. The bride entered the church through a porch hung with sweet smelling flowers, and the altar rail and sanctuary were also florally decorated, the predominating colours of the flowers being pink, mauve and white.

Saint Bartholomew’s Church

The bride who was attended by four bridesmaids, wore a lovely gown of ivory silk chiffon velvet, made with tablier of the material, from which hung a deep pearl fringe, which was hand made. The under dress was of moire silver cloth. Three yards long was the train of chiffon velvet, richly embroidered with pearls, faced back with moire silver cloth, and finished off with Georgette rosebud trimmings. In one corner of the train was embroidered a double horseshoe, in the opposite corner a true lover’s knot, while in the centre was a wild rose, all these embroideries being done in pearls. Wild roses in pearls fell from the shoulders, where the train was fastened to the dress by means of pearl cabuchons. The bridal veil of silk net, rich embroidered at the corners and with a designed border, was mounted on a coronet of orange blossom. Another delightful feature of the bridal gown was the waist line ornamentation, the central motif of which was a large wild rose done in pearl beads. The sleeves and neck were of silk Georgette, finished off with Georgette rosebuds. The bride also wore a necklet of pearls, and carried a bouquet of Harrissi lilies, white sweet peas, asparagus fern, and Gypsy Filler, and streamers of varied fern. Her shoes were of ivory satin, each fastened at the side with two crystal buckles.

The Rev. Chas. E. Hughes, M.A., Vicar of Maltby, officiated at the ceremony, which was choral, the singing being led by the boys of the church choir. Mr. A. Cooper, the organist of Sandbeck, played a delightful selection of wedding music on the organ, and the hymn sung was: “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” What was regarded by onlookers as a happy omen for the newly wedded couple was the warm sunshine which followed a somewhat dull morning, and coming through the windows of the church, made a delightful picture of the bridal group in front of the alter. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bells of the church rang a merry peal.

The best man was Mr. Stanley Mollekin, and the groomsman Mr. B. Mollekin, both brothers of the bride, who was given away by her father.

THE BRIDESMAIDS.

The four bridesmaids were Misses Dolly, Ivy and Sybil Mollekin, sisters of the bride, and Miss E. Marrison, niece of the bridegroom. The train bearer was Miss Nora Crompton, niece of the bride.

All the bridesmaids wore pale mauve chiffon velvet, with double sleeves, the upper sleeve flowing with cape-like effect from jewelled cabuchons at the shoulders, and lined with crepe-de-chine.

Mabel

In the dresses of Miss Sybil Mollekin and Miss Marrison, the two first bridesmaids, the cape linings were in pale pink, and the rouleau ceintures were in pink and mauve. The gowns of the other two bridesmaids were similar, with the exception that they were trimmed in pale blue. The dresses were designed on straight lines, and were finished off with paste buckles at the sides. They were sleeveless, and were piped round the collars. All the bridesmaids wore mauve shoes and stockings, and mauve tulle Dutch caps, mounted on coronets of white heather. They also wore strings of pearls, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried bouquets of pink lilies and roses and white sweet peas, with asparagus fern, Gypsy Filler, and streamers of fern.

Miss Sybil Mollekin carried an exquisite silk chiffon velvet cushion, embroidered with the bride’s monogram, on which the bride knelt before the alter.

The little train bearer wore a bouffante dress of ivory taffetas, with silk guipure motifs let in round the skirt, and little puff sleeves. She wore a silver wreath round her hair, and she also wore a signet ring, the gift of the bridegroom.

Mrs. Mollekin was beautifully gowned in hydrangea blue satin beaute, with insets of lace of gold flowers and oriental coloured leaves in the corsage, and side panels of the same lace on her skirt. The waste line was finished with pipings of the same material as the dress, and tiny buttons. The long bell sleeves of the gold lace ended in a deep band of the satin beaute. Her wide-brimmed hat was of blue panne velvet, trimmed with shaded hydrangea blue plumes.

Mrs. McGlade wore a smart costume of stone coloured broche marocain, with vest of oriental georgette. The corsage, and the side panels of the skirt, were richly embroidered with Egyptian colours, and buckles to match caught up the draping at the waist line. Her hat was of dull blue ornamented with white ospreys.

A reception was held by Mr. and Mrs. Mollekin at the Oriental Cafe of Messrs. Hy. Gough Ltd., Maltby, where over eighty guests were present.

Later, the bride and bridegroom left for London for their honeymoon, which is being spent in London and the South of England. Mrs. McGlade’s travelling dress was a smart nigger brown three-piece suit, with which she wore a large brown hat with blue paradise plumes, and a silver fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom.

The gift of the bride to the bridegroom was a signet ring.

The bridal gown, and all the other dresses described, were made by Miss R. Webb, late of Mme. Jarold, Howard street.

WEDDING FESTIVITIES.

The oriental Cafe at Maltby is always an attractive place in which to have lunch or tea, but on this occasion it had been transformed into a veritable dining room de luxe, with Turkish carpets on the floor, and tables laid out in such a captivating manner as would be calculated to delight the most meticulous epicure. The floral decorations of the tables were large white chrysanthemums and sweet pea, and among these were arranged abundant sprays of white heather, altogether giving a most artistic effect. On the principal table was the wedding cake, made by Messrs. Hy. Gough, Ltd. It weighed over thirty pounds and was over four feet in height. Made in three tiers, it was a work of art, ornamented with silver horse shoes, white heather, and graceful contrivances of the artist in confectionery. The topmost tier was surmounted with artificial flowers which spread gracefully over the cake.

As the wedding party arrived the cafe orchestra, consisting of four instrumentalists, played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, and they continued to delight the guests with their playing during the afternoon.

The menu for the wedding breakfast was as follows:-

Hor d’oeuvres.
Scotch Salmon (cold) and Cucumber Mayonnaise.
Cold Roast Chicken. York Ham.
Cold Roast Duck. Ox Tongue,
Cold Roast Sirloin Beef. Horseradish Sauce.
Cold Roast Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Salads.
Charlotte Russe.
Trifle.
Compote of Fruit and Cream.
Cupid Sundae (American).
Cheese Savoury.

The Grange

The party visited The Grange to view the wedding presents, and afterwards were served with afternoon tea at the Oriental Cafe, where they bid Mr. and Mrs. McGlade a heartfelt “bon voyage” as they started on their honeymoon.

For the evening party the cafe was converted into a ballroom. Downstairs was a beautifully carpeted and comfortable lounge. Another room served admirably as a supper room, and there was also a well supplied buffet. The whole of the arrangements were in fact a triumph for the management of the cafe.

A great feature of the dance was that the cafe orchestra played the very latest music – 1923-24 music, and their excellent playing increased the golden opinions which this orchestra had already won. The festivities were continued until half-past one in the morning.

LIST OF PRESENTS.

The presents were as follows:-

Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin (father and mother of the bride), cheque.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Mollekin (brother and sister-in-law of the bride), eiderdown.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Mollekin (brother and sister-in-law of the bride), chamber service.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Mollekin (brother and sister of the bride), cut glass salad bowl and tray.
Mr. Stanley Mollekin (brother) and Miss Wrigley, tea service.
Miss D. Mollekin (sister) and Mr. H. Brooks, silver egg stand.
Misses Ivy and Sybil Mollekin (sisters), easy chair.
Masters Claude, Fred and Jack Mollekin, pictures.
Mrs. McGlade (mother of the bridegroom), furniture.
Mr. and Mrs. Crompton (sister and brother-in-law of the bride), tortoise trinket set.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Nicholson (sister and brother-in-law of the bride), silver fish servers.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin (brother and sister-in-law of the bride), biscuit barrel.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson (aunt and uncle of the bride), double dinner service.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin (aunt and uncle of the bride), silver tea pot.
Miss Edith Marrison (niece of the bridegroom), satin cushions, hand-painted.
Mr. and Mrs. Skerrow, white sheets and handmade pillow cases.
Mrs. Collishaw, linen duchess set.
Ald. E. and Mrs. Dunn, caserole.
Misses Ellis, silver sugar scope.
Mrs. Sykes, rose bowl.
Mrs. Crowther, tea pot.
Miss Taylor, silver butter cooler.
Mrs. Fells, crumb brush and tray and afternoon tea spoons.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Howard, silver candlesticks.
Messrs. J. Mason Ltd., cut glass silver-mounted flower vase.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Fawcett, bread board and tray.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sykes, eiderdown.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis, silver sugar scope.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, case afternoon tea knives and forks.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, cheque.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Allison, silver fruit stand.
Mr. and Mrs. Dobson, gong.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, silver toast rack.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, silver fruit bowl and stand.
Messrs. Warner, Earnshaw and Parker, canteen of cutlery.
Mr. W. Wolstenholme, silver crumb tray.
Miss Hunter, fruit stand.
Mrs. Hunter, photo and frame.
Mr. and Mrs. Conray Tate, silver cake stand.
Dr. and Mrs. Dufty, satin cushion.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Bains, table cover.
Miss Nora Crompton, cut glass hair tidy.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lidgett, poufe.
Miss D. Firth, hand-made supper cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Flatters, sardine dish and servers.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard, biscuit and cheese dish.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kohler, toast rack.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lant, caserole.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Davy, clothes brushes and mirror.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Crowther, silver bon-bon dish.
Mrs. Berwick, hand-painted satin cushion.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Pacey, silver fruit dish.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Allsop, poufe.
Mr. and Mrs. Farrow, bronze plant pot.
Mrs. H. Fisher, bronze crumb brush and tray.
Master Neville Crompton, silver jewel case.
Mr. and Mrs. Felstrope, cut glass bowl.
Mr. and Mrs. Whiteley, fish eaters.
The Gardeners (The Grange), carvers.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and Miss Fisher, silver mustard pot.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Handford, fish eaters and case.

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A Maltby Bridegroom

October 4, 2016 — Nikellom

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Lilly & Sydney

Albert Sydney Mollekin, born in 1899 in Pontefract, is my first cousin, twice removed and son of Herbert Mollekin.

Sydney was for many years a well known Grocer in Maltby.

In later life, Sydney became blind due to displaced corneas and died in 1976. His wife, Lily, died in 1998 at the age of 98.

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Sydney’s shop

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1923.

A MALTBY BRIDEGROOM.

FOURTH SON OF MR. MOLLEKIN.

The wedding took place at St. Luke’s Church, Shireoaks, of Mr. Albert Sidney Mollekin, fourth son of Mr. Mollekin, the well-known racehorse owner, of The Grange, Maltby, and Miss Lilian Clarke, of Rhodesia, near Worksop.

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Sydney & Lilly’s headstone

The bride was daintily attired in a dress of white satin charmeuse, trimmed with orange blossom at the corsage.

Her two bridesmaids were her sister, Sybil, and Miss Ada Hewitt.

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Some Beautiful Dresses

September 30, 2016 — Nikellom

Bride & bridegroom

Dorothy May Mollekin, born in 1898 in Pontefract, is my first cousin, twice removed and daughter of Herbert Mollekin.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Dorothy’s marriage to Charles Henry Brooke.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924.

MALTBY WEDDING.

BROOKE – MOLLEKIN.

SOME BEAUTIFUL DRESSES.

“Happy the bride whom the sun shines on” is an old Yorkshire saying that can fittingly be applied to Miss Dorothy May Mollekin, fourth daughter of Mr. Herbert Mollekin and Mrs. Mollekin, of The Grange, Maltby, who was married at Maltby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon to Mr. Chas. Henry Brooke, son of Mr. And Mrs. J. Brooke, of Edlington, near Doncaster, for a more beautiful spring day for a wedding could not have been desired, nor could a more radiant bride. Another happy omen occurred later in the afternoon when the news of the success of Mr. Mollekin’s horse, “Hereford Lad,” which won the first race at Kelso, was received.

Saint Bartholomew’s Church

The Rev. C. E. Hughes, Vicar of Maltby, was the officiating clergyman, and the service was choral, the Maltby Church choir being in attendance. The hymn, ”The voice that breathed o’er Eden,” was sung, and the music played by Mr. Reeves, the organist, included Beethoven’s “Wedding March.”

The bride, who was given away by her father, was beautifully gowned in ivory georgette, on a foundation of frilled crepe-de-chine finished with pointed lace and ribbon. The tucked panels of ivory georgette from the shoulder to the hem were stitched with pearl beads, and the long sleeves were also of ivory georgette. At the waist was a girdle of orange, blossom and myrtle leaves. The train was of chenille georgette, and fell from the shoulders, where it was fastened with two diamond-shaped pearl ornaments, in Watteau pleats. It was faced back with ivory georgette, on which was designed a horse shoe worked in pearls, and which was edged with pearl trimming and bordered with silver loops. The veil of Brussels net had a coronet of orange blossom and myrtle leaves, and was richly embroidered at the corners with marguerites.

Bridal party

At the altar the bride knelt on a lovely cushion in ivory chenille georgette, with silver picot edge. On the cushion were worked marguerites and a true lover’s knot. Silver shoes completed the bride’s dainty and altogether charming attire. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and white heather.

The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Ivy Mollekin and Miss Sybil Mollekin, whose dresses, of broderie anglaise or net, were draped at the sides, and caught up with huge silver roses. The foundations were of ivory glace silk trimmed with frills and insertion. Their closely fitting bodices were of Haitienne silk, and their tiny puff sleeves were finished off with silver trimming. The dresses were of ankle length. Their head dresses were bands of silver roses and leaves. They carried bouquets of mauve and white tulips, and wore gold wristlet watches, the gifts of the bridegroom.

The little train bearer, Miss Diana Vasey, daughter of Mr. Melton Vasey, Doncaster, the well-know trainer of Mr. Mollekin’s horses, was dressed in ivory georgette, with silver leaves round her hair. She wore a gold neck-chain, the gift of the bridegroom.

The best man was Mr. T. Brookfield, junr.

The bride’s mother was in black charmeuse, with black sequin overdress. The side-back drapings were faced back with white charmeuse, finished off with a brilliant buckle. The corsage was piped with ivory charmeuse. She wore a black tagel hat with paradise plume.

The bridegroom’s mother wore a cinnamon-brown marocain silk gown, with one-sided panel traced in Egyptian colours. On the right side the cascade was caught up with twists of beads. She wore a brown georgette hat to match.

All the dresses were made by Miss R. Webb, of 74, Frederick street, and late of Mme. Jarrold’s.

After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr. And Mrs. H. Mollekin at the Oriental Cafe of Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd. Later Mr. And Mrs. Brooke left for a short honeymoon at Bridlington, and will take up residence at The Stud Farm, Tickhill Castle, on Monday. The bride’s travelling costume was of brown gaberdine, and she wore a red satin hat, a fox fur, and brown shoes.

Bride’s parents

The nuptial rejoicings were continued throughout the day, and the admirable manner in which all the arrangements were carried out was typical of the unsurpassed way in which Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd., carry out such functions in regard to both provision and service. Both wedding breakfast and dance supper were daintily served, and the tables were tastefully set out and decorated. About ninety guests were present at the wedding breakfast. The wedding cake, made by Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd., was in three tiers, and approached four feet in height. It was elegantly decorated, and was a striking specimen of the confectioner’s art.

The company adjourned to The Grange to view the wedding presents, after which afternoon tea was served in the cafe.

Ere evening arrived the cafe had been converted into a dance hall, for which purpose it is admirably suited. The supper-room was downstairs and another room was laid with soft thick carpets and attractively arranged as a lounge.

The full cafe orchestra, including a saxophone player, played brilliantly for the dancing, which was continued until a late hour.

THE PRESENTS.

The Grange

The wedding presents were as follows: – Bridegroom to bride, travelling coat; bride to bridegroom, signet ring; Mr. H. Mollekin, cheque; Mrs. Mollekin, household linen; Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Brookfield and family, silver ink stand and toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGlade, cut glass decanters; Mr. and Mrs. Skerrow, trinket service; Mr. W. Fox and Miss M. Brookfield, Wedgewood biscuit barrell; Miss P. D. Hickling, carver rests; employees of Mr. J. Brooks, mahogany clock; Mrs. Carter, table centre (hand made); Mr. and Mrs. Oughton, carvers (case of); Miss Hunter, silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mollekin, easy chair; Mr. and Mrs. F. Brooks, tea service; Miss Taylor, cut glass pickle jar; Mr. and Mrs. Etchell, cut glass glass and jug; Mr. and Mrs. Wright, half-dozen tea cups, saucers and plates; Mr. and Mrs. S. Mollekin, cut glass salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, oxidised silver kerb and companion set; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. R. Marsh, case of afternoon tea knives; Mr. and Mrs. T. Fawcett, water colour pictures and frames; Mr. and Mrs. F. Lidgett, suede cushion; Mr. and Mrs. E. Allsopp, satin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, satin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. H. Crowther, biscuit barrel; Miss M. Brook, satin cushion, Mr. S. Brook and family, case stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and family, biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family, cut glass jug; Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, double dinner service; Dr. E. and Mrs. Dufty, paffou; Misses Ellis, silver sugar scope; Messrs. Mason, silver butter dish; Mr. Porter, cheese and butter dish; cousins, half-dozen silver serviette rings; Mr. and Mrs. F. Hopkinson, silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. T. Bains, jardinier; Ald. E. and Mrs. Dunn, bronze copper coal scuttle; Mrs. Berwick, cream and sugar basin and silver stand; Tommy and Dolly White, silver salt cellar; Mr. Stan. Mollekin and Miss Wrigley, eiderdown; Mr. And Mrs. C. Sykes, oak oval mirror; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lant, cut glass salad bowl; gardeners, dolly tub, etc., etc., Mr. and Mrs. G. Crowther, cut-glass salad bowl; Fred, Claude and Jack, chamber service; Ivy and Sybil, copper kerb and companion set; Mr. A. Plant and family, silver teapot, cream jug and sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin, silver teapot; Mr. and Mrs. Davy, copper coal box, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brocklesby, silver teaspoons; Miss Wells, China salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Hanford, silver card tray; Mr. and Mrs. G. Woodcock, 400 day clock; Mr. and Mrs. Mills, cake stand; Katherine, Dorothy and Jack, case carvers; Mr. and Mrs. H. Nicholson, salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. Whitely, kitchen rug; A Friend, case fish eaters; Master C. Chambers, ash and cigarette tray; Miss Firth, chamber service; Mr. W. A. Wolstenholme, fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hoyland, cutlery; Mr. S. Hawley, carvers; Mrs. J. Dickinson (Highfields), tablecloth; Mrs. H. Moorhouse, candlesticks; Miss W. Dickinson, silver vase; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin, coffee service; Mr. and Mrs. Vasey, bronzed flower vases; A Friend, bolster and pillow slips; Mr. and Mrs. Farrar, bronze tray; A. Swallow (Barnsley), mustard pot.

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Herbert Randal Mollekin

September 24, 2016 — Nikellom

Herbert Randal Mollekin (known as Molly), born in 1923 in Rotherham, is my second cousin, once removed and the only child of George Herbert Mollekin.

The Italian Campaign of World War Two was the name of Allied operations in and around Italy, from 1943 to the end of the war in Europe. It is estimated that between September 1943 and April 1945, some 60,000-70,000 Allied and 60,000-150,000 German soldiers died in Italy, one of them being Herbert Randal Mollekin. Herbert served in the Medical Corps during the war and whilst serving in Italy, he was ‘holed’ up in a house when his Captain was injured in a nearby pathway. Herbert attempted to help but was shot by a sniper.

Molly’s military decorations

In 2011, I was contacted by a lady from overseas whose mother, Margaret, had been Herbert’s girlfriend. Margaret was born in Newcastle, but during World War Two, she was stationed at Whitby in NAAFI (The Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes). Presumably, this is how Herbert and Margaret met. After Herbert had been killed, Margaret and Herbert’s parents kept in touch and Margaret was sent a number of photos and even Herbert’s military decorations. Margaret treasured these for the rest of her life and after she passed away, her daughter kindly posted them to me.

Herbert is remembered on two war memorials; on Maltby war memorial and on the Rotherham cenotaph located in Clifton Park.

Rotherham War Memorial

Herbert had been due to study at Cambridge University before being ‘called up’ to serve in World War Two.

There is sadly no mention of Herbert’s bravery in any edition of the Rotherham Advertiser.

Herbert’s first cousin, John Herbert McGlade, was also killed in World War Two.

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Braithwell Wedding

September 24, 2016 — Nikellom

Daisy & Bert

George Herbert Mollekin, is my first cousin, twice removed and son of Herbert Mollekin. Bert marred twice, firstly to Mary Allison who died suddenly in 1952 and secondly, to Daisy’s friend, Dulcie Wild, in 1953.

Bert issued one child with Daisy, called, Herbert Randal Mollekin who sadly died in World War Two.

Below is a newspaper article pertaining to Bert’s first marriage.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1922

MOLLEKIN – ALLISON. – At St. James’ Church, Braithwell, on Sept. 19 (by the Rev. W. Seed, assisted by Rev. Greenwood, Maltby), George Herbert (Bert), eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Mollekin, The Grange, Maltby, to Mary Priscilla (Daisy), only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. Allison, Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922.

WEDDING AT BRAITHWELL.

MOLLEKIN – ALLISON.

A very interesting wedding took place at Braithwell on Tuesday week, when Miss Mary Priscilla (“Daisy”) Allison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allison, of the Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell, was married to Mr. Bert Mollekin, son of Mr. Herbert Mollekin, builder and contractor, Maltby. The Rev. W. Seed officiated at the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. H. Greenwood. The bride wore a white satin embroidered dress with pearls, a veil, and carried a sheaf of lilies and carnations. The bride’s mother was attired in black charmeuse and the bridegroom’s mother wore a dress of mauve satin. A reception was held at the Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell, Appended is a list of the presents:- Bride to bridegroom, ebony-fitter leather suit case; bridegroom to bride, skunk furs; Mrs. Allison, household linen; Mrs. A. Allison, duchess set; Mr. A. Allison, clothes horse; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allison, silver cheese dish; Mr. Harold Allison, towels; Mrs. Hartley, linen bedspread; Miss Purvis, tea cosy; Mr. Mollekin, household furniture; Mrs. Mollekin, piano; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin, sugar scuttle; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mollekin, old gold shenelle table cover; Misses Mabel, Dolly, Ivy and Sybil, cosy chair; Miss Mary Mollekin, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, oak clock; Mr. and Mrs. Crompton, oak clock; Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson, keyless clock and marmalade jar; Masters Fred, Claud and Jack Mollekin, pair of pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Milner, fruit servers; Mr. and Mrs. L. Hibbard, case of silver tea knives; Mr., Mrs. and Misses Gelsthorpe, fish eaters; Miss E. Greenwood, handkerchief case; Mrs. F. Dunstan, bread basket and d’Oyley; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, quilt; Mr. and Mrs. Kohler, salad servers; Master and Miss Barney, sideboard cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunstan, cooking utensils; Mrs. Betts, case of silver teaspoons and tongues; Mr. and Mrs. Davy, oak tray; Miss Houghton, mincer and tea infuser; Master Harold Crowcroft, glass salad carvers; Mr. Nash, half-dozen dessert spoons and two tablespoons; Mr. McGlade, oak and silver salad bowl; Mr. A. Wray, set of Wedgewood and silver biscuit barrel and preserve jar; Rev. and Mrs. Seed, silver vase and sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. H. Crowcroft, vinegar bottle in silver stand; Miss Howard, silver fruit dish; Mrs. P. Woyman, teapot; Mrs. W. Marshall, ash trays; Mrs. Hornsey, half-dozen stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Foers, biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson, crown Derby bowl; Mr. and Mrs. P. Neal, silver cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. Wray, pair of glass dishes; Miss Fielding, chair backs and table runner; Mrs. Allen, glass flower basket d’Oyley; Mr. Gilbert Place, jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, cheese and biscuit server; Mr. R. Butler, pair of silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. Dobson, silver fruit dish; Mrs. Cawood, d’Oyleys, table centre and dish cloths; Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, table cloth; Mrs. Howard, silver and mauve jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Appleyard, pair of silver candlesticks; Mrs. Markham, celery glass and kitchen utensils; Masters J. and G. Davy, silver coffee strainer; Miss Sally Turner, three pictures; Miss Hardcastle, pair of pictures; Mr. Hastings, easy chairs; Miss Leonard, kitchen utensils; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, grandfather’s clock; Councillor and Mrs. Dunn, barometer; Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom, epergne; Miss F. Sanderson, cheese dish; Mr. G. Turner, tea set; Mr. R. P. Dunn and S. Fletcher, salad bowl; Miss May Howes, epergne; Mr. Stanley Mollekin, chamber service; Mr. and Mrs. Sykes, barometer; Mrs. Palmer and family, case cutlery; Miss F. and Mr. L. Colbeck, silver and glass cake basket; Miss Drew, oak server, Miss L. A. Bailey, ebony and silver crumb and bread tray; Mr. and Mrs. Roe, picture and pair of ornaments; Mrs. C. Marshall, blue salts; Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, duchess set; Mr. H. Brooke, cruet; Mr. R. A. Houghton, egg boiler; Mr. and Mrs. Adams, table cloth; Mrs. Harrison, cushion cover; Mrs. Parkes, bread board and knife; Mrs. Bailey, glass butter plate; Mrs. J. Brookes, tray cloth; Mrs. Brewster, crockery ware; Mr. and Mrs. Crowder, eider down.

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Johann Mölleken & Henrietta Muehlenweg

September 23, 2016 — Nikellom

Johann Mölleken

The Mölleken family originates from Hiesfeld, Dinslaken, Rheinland, Prussia (now Germany). Records show that they were living in Hiesfeld from at least the 1500s. Over the years, the Mölleken family has spread around the globe to locations including America, Brazil, Canada, England and New Zealand.

My second great grandparents were called Johann Mölleken and Henrietta Muehlenweg. Circa 1862, Johann and Henrietta along with their daughter, sailed from Prussia to England armed with a gun and a sword. They probably arrived at Sunderland before moving on to Hull.

Henrietta Muhlenweg

Johann and Henrietta perhaps left Prussia due to political and economic pressures and they might have been bound for America to join Johann’s relations. They may have decided to postpone the final step of their journey but decided to settle in England. A family rumour is that Johann had murdered somebody in Prussia and had to quickly flea the country. Johann is the only Mölleken to have settled in England.

Johann and Henrietta issued four children together. One died in Prussia and the surviving three were called, Henriette Elise, Johann Hermann and Johann.

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Johann’s pistol

The name Mölleken, in England, underwent a process of anglicisation, firstly changing to Molleken and finally Mollekin. In other countries, such as in America and Canada, the name simply became Molleken. Notable people with the surname of Molleken, with whom I’m related to, include Brent Moelleken, Dustin Molleken, Lorne Molleken and Patrick Mölleken.

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John Herbert McGlade

August 25, 2016 — Nikellom

John H. McGlade

John Herbert McGlade, born in 1924 in Rotherham, is my second cousin, once removed and the only child of Mabel Mollekin.

In June 1944, John flew out of R.A.F. Waddington with the Canadian 420 Squadron on board the Halifax NA-505 (coded PT-J) during an operation to Acheres in France. However, an enemy night fighter shot down John’s plane and all eight crew members on board perished.

John is remembered on two war memorials in Rotherham; on the cenotaph in Clifton Park and on the memorial in the grounds of Thomas Rotherham College (formerly Rotherham Grammar School).

Rotherham Grammar School

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 9th, 1945

PRESUMED KILLED ON AIR OPERATIONS.

Sergeant Flight-Engineer John Herbert McGlade (R.A.F.V.R.), aged 19, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGlade, of “Ngong,” Stag Lane, Rotherham, must now be presumed to have lost his life on air operations over France on June 8th last year, exactly one year after he joined up. Sergt. McGlade, who was attached to a Canadian squadron, was reported missing last year and his parents have received a communication from the Air Ministry to the effect that he must now be presumed killed.

Rotherham War Memorial

A member of the choir of St. Cuthbert’s Church, Herringthorpe, Sergeant McGlade was also an active member of the church and a server. He attended the Rotherham Grammar School, and was later employed in the accounts department of Messrs. John Brown and Co. Ltd., at their Roundwood Colliery.

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Johann Mölleken

January 20, 2016 — Nikellom

John G, Mollekin, Annie & John Mollekin

My great grandfather, Johann Mölleken (known as John Mollekin) was born in 1866 in Hull, approximately four years after his parents, Johann Mölleken and Henrietta Muehlenweg, had arrived in England after emigrating from Prussia.

John married twice, issuing six children with his first wife, Jennie Slingsby (who died in 1905), who were called, Hilda Annie (1894 to 1974), Gwendoline Henrietta (1896 to 1896), John Gilbert (1897 to 1979), Dorothy (1899 to 1992), Jennie (1903 to 1993) and Enid May (1904 to 1904).

THE DAILY MAIL, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1905.

MOLLEKIN. – January 13th, at 112, Mersey-street, the dearly beloved wife of John Mollekin. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation. Interred Western Cemetery, Spring-bank, Tuesday, the 17th.

Saint George’s Church

John married again, to a widow called Annie Walters (nee Stacey), in 1907 in Saint George’s Church, Sheffield. John adopted Annie’s son, Samuel Leslie Walters.

John established his own construction company in Hull some time in the 1890s. In the 1895 Kelly’s Directory for Hull, John is trading as a Joiner under the name of, ‘Mollekin & Smith’. I’m not sure who the ‘Smith’ is, but I know that the family were friends with a Schmidt family. John’s first marriage was in fact witnessed by a Elise Schmidt and his niece married a George Andrew Schmidt.

John built a number of streets in Hull and named a couple after his children. Two of these were called, Dorothy Grove and Gilbert Avenue. Dorothy Grove and Gilbert Avenue were demolished circa 2011.

Les Mollekin

According to his daughter, Dorothy, John ‘fell to pieces’ upon the death of his wife, Jennie, in 1905. This event combined with the burden of looking after four children seemed to contribute to the demise of John’s business. Within one month of Jennie’s death in February 1905, John appears on the payroll of his brother in law’s firm, Slingsby Machinery Merchants.

By 1907, John had left Hull and was residing in Laughton en le Morthen near to Rotherham. Around this time, John’s brother, Hermann (known as Herbert) had been contracted to build houses in Laughton en le Morthen so it is probably safe to assume that it was around this time that John began working with/for his brother. It is not known when John stopped working with Herbert, but in the 1940s my father remembered him working for a joinery company in Rotherham.

John like my father took a keen interest in cricket and would play the game with my father even when he was in his 70s. John was also a keen a supporter of Rotherham United.

When my father was twelve, John gave to him a Belgian pin fire pistol and steel sword that had belonged to John’s parents, presumably to protect them on their voyage to England and potential threats in a foreign land.

John & Annie

It is stated in John’s obituary that he was the first President of Kingston Hull Rovers Football Club. There are numerous newspaper articles published in the late 19th century and early 20th century that make mention of a President called ‘Mr’ Mollekin, but usually no Christian names were given. A couple do state ‘H’ Mollekin and one published in 1898 (published below) states that Herbert was elected President whilst John was elected Vice-President. Herbert moved to Pontefract circa 1896 and became President of their football club. But it is not clear when and which brother held which responsibilities at Hull Kingston Rovers other than in the aforementioned 1898 article. It is worth noting that Herbert Mollekin wasn’t the first President either, so it may be that John was.

Between the 1910s and 1940s, John and his family resided at ‘Rossmoyne’, 81 Rotherham Road, Maltby. After the death of his second wife, John lived with his children and their families. John died at 13 St. John’s Road, Rotherham in 1948, five years after his second wife, Annie, had died. He’d just completed a game of dominoes with his son in law, climbed the stairs to his bedroom, sat on his bed and died.

Stanley Mollekin (3rd from left) & Johann Mölleken (right corner) (Copyright Ann Mollekin)

John (top right hand corner)

THE LATE NURSE MOLLEKIN

The interment took place on Wednesday of Nurse Annie Mollekin, wife of Mr. J. Mollekin, of 81, Rotherham Road, Maltby. She was 81 years of age, and a native of Derbyshire, but had resided in Maltby over 30 years. She had been a nurse for 50 years, and did valuable work for St. Dunstan’s and other organisations. A service was held in the Parish Church, conducted by the Vicar. The mourners included Mr. J. Mollekin (widower), Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mollekin (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Shearing and Mr. and Mrs. J. Webster (sons-in-law and daughters), Miss Muriel Webb (grand-daughter), Mrs. G. Hardy (Bulwell), Mr. J. Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin, Mrs. A. Pearson, Mrs. G. Brown and friends. Floral tributes were sent by ‘Husband and Son,’ ‘Flossie and Walter,’ ‘Jack, Edith and children,’ ‘Fred, Dorothy and Hilda,’ ‘Jennie, Jack, Fred and Leslie,’ ‘Grandchildren, Rotherham,’ ‘Grandchildren, Wickersley,’ ‘Donald, Douglas and Dorothy,’ ‘Nieces and nephews (Merseyside),’ ‘Bert and Daisey,’ ‘Nieces and Nephews (Maltby),’ ‘Dot, George, Doreen and auntie (Bulwell),’ ‘Marion, Percy and children.’

Walliker Street, Hull

Below is a selection of newspaper articles that pertain to John including his obituary.

THE DAILY MAIL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1897
ACCOUNTS, RECEIPTS & LITIGATION.

At the Hull County-court this morning, before Judge Bedwell, John Mollekin, joiner, Walliker-street, brought an action against William Neman for £2 12s 6d for goods supplied. Mr Fieldman was for the plaintiff, and Mr Locking for the defendant. The plaintiff supplied the defendant with timber, worked up into doors, &c., amounting to £20 12s 6d. The defendant paid £13 on account, and there was a dispute as to the balance, the plaintiff making admissions as to the payment of the £13, while the defendant contended that he had paid the plaintiff £15. A number of informal receipts were produced. Mr Holdich suggested that the plaintiff, on one visit to the defendant, said there had been a mistake, and he gave a receipt for £10 instead of £5. He suggested the plaintiff stole this receipt and destroyed it, and that the books had been altered to agree with the new account. His Honour gave judgment for the defendant, beyond the sum paid into Court (£2 12s 6d and costs). Costs to defendant.

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Rossmoyne, Maltby

THE DAILY MAIL, TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1899
“ROVERS’ LIMITED?”
SUGGESTIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.

A “breeze” was threatened at the onset of last night’s annual meeting of the Kingston Rovers F. C., which was well attended at the Forester’s Hall, by the ex-president, Mr Ward, suggesting that certain matters mentioned in the secretary’s report were a reflection upon the late officials. It was impossible for a former treasurer to make out a detailed report, because at that time they were simply professional footballers working under the amateur cloak. He also desired to know why he and his partner had not received copies of the report. Perhaps it was that they were not wanted.

President H. Mollekin denied that there was truth in Mr Ward’s views, and mentioned that the report under notice was the secretary’s, not that of the treasurer.

John’s Belgian pin fire pistol

The secretary’s report was unanimously adopted, and the treasurer, Mr G. Whitaker, reported that the income had been £1,845 18s 0½d, and the expenditure £1,861 19s 5d being a balance of £16 1s 4½d on the wrong side. The income from gates etc., was £1,743 8s 6½d. Two years ago the subscriptions were £24 11s 6d; now they stood at £102 9s 6d (applause). As to the expenditure, the players’ wages were £602 4s, and other expenses including guarantees, £719 2s 9½d. It was the first time, said the Treasurer, they had been able to publish a true sheet.

On the motion of Mr R. T. Hudson, seconded by Mr H. Walker, it was decided that in future the annual subscriptions to the club be 10s 6d, 7s 6d, and 5s, to admit to the North Stand, the South Stand, and the field only, respectively.

The meeting agreed, on the proposal of Mr H. Walker, seconded by Mr S. Hill, that the club be managed by the president, four vice-presidents, hon. secretary , hon. assistant secretary, hon. treasurer, and a committee of seven members, the captain and vice-captain to be members of the same.

douglas-k-shearing-johann-molleken-copyright-lucy-shearing

John with grandson Doug

Mr C. H. Savage moved that a second team be run by the club. He believed they could get good men in the city, and would find such a team beneficial to the club.

The President thought it would be advisable to leave the matter to the committee, as the ground would not last for double the number of matches. The ground was not fit.

Chorus of Voices: Let’s have a new ground (hear, hear).

A Voice: Turn the club into a limited liability company.

The President: The committee are alive to your interests.

Mr Cotes seconded the Secretary’s proposal, which was adopted.

The officers appointed were: – President, Mr H. Mollekin; vice-presidents. Messrs R. T. Hudson, W. Roadhouse, J. Mollekin, and J. Newton; hon. secretary, Mr. E. Brinham; hon. treasurer, Mr. G. Whitaker; captain, Mr. A. Kemp; vice-captain, Mr A. Starks; and committee, Messrs B. R. Wilson, H. Walker, G. Gibbs, G. Batty, J. Lovell, C. Bell, and C. T. Savage.

THE DAILY MAIL, FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1901
HULL NEW STREET WORKS.
AND BUILDING OPERATIONS.

A meeting of the Hull Corporation Works Committee was held this afternoon, Alderman Lararard presiding.

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13 St. John’s Road, Rotherham (demolished)

It was stated that a Local Government Board inquiry would be held shortly into an application for power to borrow £17,000 for Hedon-road paving, £900 for lavatories in the Market-place, and £6,094 for land at Stepney-lane.

The Medical Officer and City Architect were instructed to report as to whether the City Land Syndicate, Limited, could build on the football field adjoining the Cottingham drain, which it was now proposed to law out as a street.

The following plans were passed: – J. Mollekin (Amended), eight houses, Haltemprice-street and Hawthorn-avenue.

Other plans were also passed for other builders but this article was abridged by Craig Mollekin.

THE DAILY MAIL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1902
PLANS PASSED: BUILDING TRADE.

The following list of plans approved by the Hull Works’ Committee gives an indication of the position of affairs in the building trade of Hull: –

J. Mollekin, six houses, Liverpool-street.

Other plans were also passed for other builders but this article was abridged by Craig Mollekin.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., APRIL 10th, 1948

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Maltby Cemetery

The death occurred suddenly yesterday week of Mr. John Mollekin, aged 81, late of Maltby, at 13, St. John’s Road, Rotherham, the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Webster.

In his younger days Mr. Mollekin was a builder at Hull. He was the first president of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby Football Club, and was also a keen cricketer. He came to reside at Maltby 36 years ago and his wife died there in 1943.

The interment took place on Tuesday in Maltby Cemetery following a service at Wickersley Parish Church conducted by the Rev. W. Sorby Briggs.

The family thank Mrs. P. Grounds for her kindness and generous help; also relatives, friends and neighbours for kindness, sympathy and floral tributes.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Elmore, Doncaster Road, Rotherham.

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The Cat’s Paw & Hilda Annie Mollekin

January 19, 2016 — Nikellom

John & Hilda Mollekin

Hilda Annie Mollekin, the daughter of John Mollekin and Jennie Slingsby, is my great aunt and sister of my grandfather, John Gilbert Mollekin. She was a Nurse but later specialised in Chiropody which she practised from her home. Hilda was born in Hull in 1894 and with her family moved to South Yorkshire where they were residing when the 1911 Census was conducted. However, she returned to Hull, to live and work. Why she chose to return to Hull when the rest of her family were living in South Yorkshire, I am unsure, but I do know that some of her extended family were residing in Hull at the time.

My father used to visit his aunt, Hilda, at her home in 15 Holderness Road (Hull), when he was a child and his father maintained links, occasionally holidaying with her. My father remembered that Hilda, who never married, had a lodger, who would lay in a bed in the front room, looking out of the window all day. My father recalled that this ‘lodger’ who was called Mr Altman was disabled and couldn’t walk. Mr Altman was German and would tell my father all kinds of stories which he enjoyably listened to. One was of how he was living in England but was forced to return to Germany to fight in the First World War. A couple of people have contacted me in recent years stating that they remembered Mr Altman looking out the window every day and that he was a well known man in Hull.

Hilda

Hilda’s aunt was called Henrietta Elise Mölleken who was born in 1857 in Prussia. Henrietta’s family had settled in Hull and she married a butcher called Charles Harry Köhler in 1884. Henrietta, Charles and their family had moved to Birkenhead by the time the 1901 Census was conducted where Charles had set up a butchery business. By 1911, the family were living in Belfast where Charles was continuing with his business. Charles and one of his daughters died in Belfast and the rest of the family seemed to return to Birkenhead. The newspaper article states below that Hilda had an Irish friend. I know that my grandfather, John Mollekin, used to often visit Ireland with my grandmother and my aunt, Beryl and when he became a widower, continued with these visits. John was a friend of the Irish Prime Minister, Éamon de Valera, with whom he enjoyed playing golf. Which friend/s or even family that were living there after 1911 or even now, I have no clue.

Hilda died at 15 Holderness Road in 1974.

Below are a couple of newspaper articles that pertain to Hilda and they made the front page in Hull. Hilda was a very a ‘prim and proper’ person and I can only assume that she was very naive in her actions.

DAILY MAIL
HULL., THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937.

Hull Court Sequel to Seizure of Irish Sweepstake Receipts

GARAGE RAID RECALLED

Two Men and Woman Fined for Sales of Tickets

Hilda (middle)

A SEQUEL to a police raid on a Liverpool garage was heard at Hull Police Court to-day when three persons – a certified midwife, a Corporation employee, and an insurance agent – appeared before the Stipendiary Magistrate (Mr J. R. Macdonald) and were fined for selling Irish Hospitals Sweepstake tickets.

During the hearing of one case Mr MacDonald declared: “It is up to your friends who put you up to this thing to pay your fine. You have been the catspaw and the monkey ought to pay.”

(Note. – The Stipendiary was alluding to the origin of the word catspaw, which comes from the fable of the monkey using the cat’s paw to take chestnuts out of the fire.)

WOMAN’S THREE BOOKS

First to appear was the certified midwife, Hilda Mollekin, of Queensgate street, and she pleaded guilty.

Mr A. G. Harrison, prosecuting, said when the Liverpool police carried out a raid on a garage some of the receipts found were addressed to “various people in Hull.”

Mollekin, said Mr Harrison, was one of these people. Thirty receipts were found in the envelope addressed to her.

When seen by Detective-Constable Robinson, continued Mr Harrison, Mollekin said she received three books of tickets for the Derby from a friend in Ireland without asking for them, and went on to explain how they had been disposed of.

The detective said Mollekin had a previous good character.

“FOR POETIC JUSTICE”

Helena E. Köhler, Dorothy Mollekin, John Mollekin & Hilda Mollekin in Jersey – October 1957

Mollekin to-day told the court: “I just received the tickets from Ireland – I did not apply for them. I am very sorry it has happened – I know what will happen to the next lot of tickets that comes along.”

Mr Macdonald asked Mr Harrison how much Mollekin had “made” out of the sales, and was told “about £3.”

Mr Macdonald commented that for “poetic justice” the fines imposed on people for such offences should go to the support of our own hospitals.

Mollekin denied that she had made anything out of the sale. She explained that one book was “a family syndicate,” so she could make nothing out of that; and that half of a book went into the fire.

“SOLD THREE TICKETS”

”I actually sold three tickets,” she said. “There were 30 tickets. Six went into the fire. I kept the other book.”

Mr Macdonald said he felt that perhaps Mollekin had made nothing out of the sale, and imposed a fine of £2, and ordered her to pay the costs, which included 1½gns. solicitor’s fee.

He then made the remarks with regard to the catspaw and monkey.

Hilda’s Business Card

THE YORKSHIRE EVENING POST, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937

Three summonses relating to the sale of Irish Hospital Sweepstake tickets were dealt with by the Hull Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr. J. R. MacDonald, to-day.

Opening the case against Hilda Mollekin, certified midwife, of Queensgate Street, Mr. A. G. Garrison (Town Clerk’s Department) said in May the Liverpool police raided a garage and found sweepstake receipts, several being in envelopes and addressed to Hull. Thirty receipts were addressed to Mollekin, who, when interviewed by Detective Robinson, said she received three books on the Derby from a friend in Ireland without having asked for them.

Asked how much profit Mollekin had made, Mr. Harrison replied that it would be about £3.

The magistrate said that poetic justice would be done if the fine could go to a Hull hospital.

Mollekin said she did not make anything out of the books. She sold only three tickets.

15 Holderness Road (demolished)

She was fined £2 and costs.

William Thurlow, Corporation labourer, of Regent Street, summoned in respect of the 24 receipts said he kept most of the tickets himself and sold the balance to friends. He was fined 20s. and costs.

George Cyril Canty, insurance agent, of Linton Avenue, was summoned in respect of 48 tickets.

Mr. T. L. Widdy, defending said Canty got 20 books altogether, but only sold 48 tickets. There was no complete book sold. He made nothing out of it. He was fined £2 and costs.

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