George Slicker (schlicher)

[felixquaxer]

There is a reference to a George Sicker in the Irish Times  dated 12th June 1884 at Page 3 in the section of The  Lord Mayor's  Court, if that is of any assistance . The address was given merely as Chancery Lane.

Felixquaxer

[kslicker]

Thanks for that. I checked the Irish Times archive but you have to pay to access.
Would you have an image of the article?

[felixquaxer]

Kslicker

I regret not. The only image I have is on microfilm and of course I have no viewer. Some libraries are open and they have in stock past issues (especially in Ireland)

Felixquaxer

[kslicker]

I found the piece and its not fully legible! Could you transcribe the microfilm version by any chance?

[gaffy]

I found the piece and its not fully legible! Could you transcribe the microfilm version by any chance?

There is a much clearer version in the Weekly Irish Times of 14 June 1884:

THE LIFE OF AN ORGAN GRINDER
At the Lord Mayor's Court, this week, Mary Hickey, a good-looking girl, summoned George Sleker, a German, residing in Chancery lane, for 15s alleged to be due for work and labour done.  The complainant, who had been a tailoress out of work, said she had agreed to accompany the defendant, his wife, and family - five children - through the country.  Sleker was a "musician," and witness's business was to grind an organ, and for this she was to receive 5s a week, with her board and lodging.  They were away about a fortnight, walking 20 and 23 miles a day generally.  On returning to Dublin she remained with the family, making and selling artificial flowers for them, at a salary of 2s 6d a week. Finally, defendant's wife and witness quarrelled, and she had to leave, 15s owing to her at the time.  Evidence was given for the defence to the effect that all wages due had been paid. The Lord Mayor dismissed the summons.

[felixquaxer]

Gaffy

Many thanks. You did what I could not do as I have no microfilm viewer and with Covid 19 restrictions etc.

Felixquaxer

[gaffy]

No problem, a 20+ mile trudge each day, carrying the required paraphernalia, must have been exhausting. 

 

[Bonbonnie]

Hi Everyone,

I’m looking for information about George Schlicher. Have come across a discussion on this site and got some useful information. Would like some further help and an update on the progress people have made.

Thanks

[sarah]

Hi and welcome, is this the topic ?

Regards

Sarah