A HOUSEKEEPER'S ROMANCE.
Mrs. Elizabeth Goldsmith and her daughter, Miss Lizzie Dickson Goldsmith, who for the past twelve years kept house for the late Mr. James Jamieson, of Gawanlea, Arbroath, have by his will each been left a legacy of £10,000 and an annuity of £500. In addition they become the owners of a magnificent mansion, built only two years ago, at a cost of several thousands of pounds. The story is a romantic one. Mr. Jamieson originally took as his housekeeper another daughter of Mrs. Goldsmith, now married, and at that time working in a factory, and she is also a legates to the extent of £100 per annum. On her marriage her mother became Mi*. Jamieson's housekeeper, being assisted by her daughter Lizzie, a tall handsome young woman and an accomplished singer. Mr. Jamieson's life-story is a curious one. Giving up his position at a bank, he took to farming in his native parish of Arbilot, retiring fully thirty years ago. Afterwards he made a- large fortune by speculations in real estate in , America— Daily Mail.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 133, 12 June 1909, Page 10
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178A HOUSEKEEPER'S ROMANCE. Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 133, 12 June 1909, Page 10
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