Mr. J. H. Charlton.
The death of Mr. James H. Charlton, for many years chief clerk in the office of Messrs. Falls & Pringle, solicitors, Enniskillen, took place on Saturday. For 40 years he took an active part in looking after Unionist interests in Fermanagh. He was secretary of the Select Vestry of the parish of Enniskillen, and was a prominent member of the Orange Order. One of his sons Captain Charlton, M.C., is assistant county surveyor of Fermanagh.
(Northern Whig, 28th December 1937)
MR. J. H. CHARLTON DEAD.
NOTED ENNISKILLEN MAN.
A large number of people in Enniskillen and Omagh district will learn with regret of the death of Mr. James H. Charlton, for many years chief clerk in the office of Messrs. Falls & Pringle, solicitors, Enniskillen, which took place late on Saturday night.
For approximately 40 years Mr. Charlton took a very active part, especially in the Revision Court, in looking after Unionist interests in Fermanagh, in which work he was closely associated with the late Sir Charles Falls.
For well over 40 years also he was secretary of the Select Vestry of the parish of Enniskillen, and took a deep and practical interest in all departments of church work.
He was a prominent and respected member of the Orange Order.
About two years ago Mr. Charlton was forced by failing health to retire from active work, and for some time past he was confined to bed.
One of his sons, Captain Charleton, M.C., is senior assistant county surveyor of Co. Fermanagh.
(Belfast Telegraph, 27th December 1937)
CAPTAIN J. W. CHARLTON, M.C., B.Sc., C.E., ENNISKILLEN.
The summer graduation ceremony in connection with Queen’s University, Belfast, took place on Tuesday, in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering, and we are pleased to observe amongst the names of successful students that of Captain J. Wallace Charlton, M.C. on whom was conferred the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering.
Captain Charlton, who is the eldest son of Mr. J. H. Charlton, Ann Street, intends practising, we understand, in Enniskillen.
(Fermanagh Times, 12th July 1923)
NOTICES TO QUIT.
BARRISTER AND UNIONIST SOLICITOR.
Interesting Case at Enniskillen.
At the Enniskillen Revision Sessions on Monday afternoon, before his Honour County Court Judge Johnston, K.C., Revising Barrister, the Unionists objected to Mrs. Dorothy (N.), Water Street, on the ground that she had been served with notices to quit and possession demanded on behalf of the landlord during the qualifying period. The house is on the Collum property.
Mr. James H. Charlton, Unionist agent, said Mrs. Dorothy had got two notices to quit.
Mr. W. P. Maguire, solicitor – How did you get the information – from the landlord?
Mr. Charlton – No.
Mr. Falls, solicitor – Never mind how he got it.
Mr. Maguire – Who served the notices to quit?
Mr. Charlton – Joshua Brennan.
Mr. Maguire – We know about Mr. Joshua Brennan well enough.
Mrs. Dorothy, examined by Mr. Maguire, said she was a tenant on the Collum estate. Her husband who died two years ago had been a tenant in this house in Water Street for 26 years. She was the tenant since his death.
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His Honour – Very well. Objection out.
Mr. W. P. Maguire, solicitor, represented the Nationalists, and Mr. C. F. Falls, solicitor, represented the Unionists.
(Fermanagh Herald, 28th September 1912)
LORD LIEUTENANT’S SECRETARY,
Objected to by the Unionists.
AT BELLEEK REVISION SESSIONS.
Belleek Revision Sessions were opened on Friday by his Honour County Court Judge Johnston, K.C., Revising Barrister.
Mr. J. W. Hanrahan, Clerk of the Crown and Peace, acted as registrar.
The Nationalists were represented by Mr. W. P. Maguire, solicitor, Enniskillen, instructed by Messrs. John Keenan (Enniskillen), D. Gilfodder, R.D.C., John Maguire, Thomas M’Grath, Patrick Scott, J.P., John Keon, and John Magorty.
The Unionists were represented by Mr. Chas. F. Falls, solicitor, Enniskillen, assisted by Jas. H. Charlton [James Hamilton Charlton], Hugh Wallace [Hugh Wallace (1845-1922), who was also father-in-law of Charlton], Johnston M’Brien, John O’Neill, and others.
Mr. J. B. Chism, Clerk of the Ballyahannon Union, and Rate Collectors M’Dermott and May were in attendance.
James Cecil Johnston (Private Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant) was objected to by the Unionists on the grounds that he had sub-let Magheramena Castle. He was described on the register as “a rated occupier – £80 – Magheramena.”
It appeared that the rating of the Castle was £80, but that he is in possession of lands in Magheramena rated for over £100.
It was admitted he had sub-let the Castle, but Mr. Maguire, solicitor, contended that the amount of his rating in the Register – £80 – was an error, and that he should have been rated for the total amount appearing in the rate book, and that therefore the revising barrister had power to amend by altering the £80 to the amount of the total rating, and that he would then have more than a sufficient rating to entitle him to the franchise. He also relied on the point that the description of the qualifying premises in the register was Magheramena, and not Magheramena Castle, and there was no evidence to show that he was on the register merely in respect of Magheramena Castle.
Mr. Falls argued that it was for Magheramena Castle Mr. Johnston was registered, because there was only one £80 rating in the rate books, and that was the actual rating of the Castle, and that therefore the revising barrister could not amend the rating as that would be introducing new qualifying premises.
The Revising Barrister struck out the name but said he would allow Mr. Maguire to reopen the case if he could produce any decision in favour of his contention.
(Fermanagh Herald, 21st September 1912)
ULSTER DEFENCE UNION.
NORTH FERMANAGH.
The work of the Union is being actively carried on in North Fermanagh. Mr. James H. Charlton, Enniskillen, has been appointed registrar for the parliamentary division. The names of all Unionists enrolled in clubs, associations, and Orange lodges must be sent in to him on or before May next. They will be entered on the register of electors of the Union, and those only whose names appear upon that register will be entitled to vote in the election of the six hundred which will be Ulster’s future Parliament. At a meeting held in Brookhill on 30th instant the following resolution was passed, on the motion of Mr. Samuel Rowe, seconded by Mr. John Quinn:- “That this meeting of Unionists of Brookhill Electoral Division approve of the manifesto of the Ulster Defence Union, and we hereby pledge ourselves to use our best efforts to carry out the plan of organisation so set forth.”
(Belfast News-Letter, 3rd April 1893)
UNIONIST MEETING IN ENNISKILLEN.
One of the largest Unionist meetings held for a long time in Enniskillen took place on Saturday evening in the Protestant Hall, the occasion being the annual soiree in connection with the Enniskillen Loyal Orange District. The decoration was entrusted to Mr. Thomas Nelson, and it reflected credit on the artistic skill and ability of that gentleman. Laurels and evergreens wreathed and festooned the walls of the hall, while the usual loyal and appropriate mottoes were everywhere conspicuous. Amongst those present were – Messrs. George Wright, Q.C., Richard M. Dane, Barrister-at-Law; Edward M. Archdale, J.P., R.N., William Teele, J.P., Charles E. R. A. Irvine, Charles F. Falls, Thomas Elliott, C.E., James M’Vitty, D.M., James Johnston, D.M., Thomas Nelson, D.S., John Vanes, William Ross, A. Young Hood, John M’Ilrath, H. M’Cullagh, R. P. Walsh, jun., Thompson Taylor, John Magee, J. C. Gordon, James J. Liddy, Charles Nelson, J. H. Charlton, Hugh Wallace, Thomas Thompson, James Thompson, William Wilson, Jas. Humphreys, John Johnston, William M’Keague, William Dewane, Charles Weaver, Albert Johnston, and William Scott.
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Mr. R. M. Dane proposed the first resolution, as follows: – “That we, the Orangemen of the town and district of Enniskillen, desire to place on record our unalterable loyalty to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, and to express our determination to oppose Home Rule, or any measure tending to weaken the Legislative Union, which, under God, is the best safeguard of the civil and religious liberties we now enjoy.” It gave him extreme pleasure to be present in the Protestant town of Enniskillen in the midst of so many loyal men as he saw before him, which spoke volumes for their desire and determination to do their duty to their Queen and Constitution. (Cheers.) He took it that from the mottoes he saw displayed round their walls they were as true to their principles now as they were two hundred years ago. (Cheers.) It required very little eloquence on his part to recommend to their admiration the resolution which he had just read to them. The first question concerning Orangeism was to be true to the Orange principles; and next, their loyalty to the Queen – (cheers) – for he ventured to say there were no people more loyal than Enniskilleners, and who would show a greater spirit of determination if it were necessary in their opposition to Home Rule. (Cheers.) The administration of the law in this country, as carried out by Mr. Balfour, was just and impartial, and the country showed every sign of improvement. (Cheers.) Mr. Balfour was probably the worst abused man in Ireland, but he ventured to say that there was no man to be found in this country who had done more in the honest and fearless discharge of a duty which was at once onerous and trying than the Chief Secretary for Ireland. (Cheers.) The Nationalists, notwithstanding, never ceased their denunciation and abuse of him. They had also, as they were aware, caricatured him, if not in a complimentary manner, certainly in a highly-amusing way. It was now a question what Mr. Balfour would do in the present Parliament as regards the promised land legislation. They would only have to await the result.
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(Londonderry Sentinel, 4th March 1890)
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