The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-07-30 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

t're Breekumor Hoare Inn. and in shoot a minute or so
sf terwer.e heard a noise, and went in and saw defendant
ighting. Ordered him out, and he refused tn go. John
Yearson, the landlord of the house, said defendant was
•inking a noise in the house. He sent for the police.
ad defermaut then left the place. Defend rot was fined
rs and costs ; in defaurt 14 days.
REFeaING TO ADMIT THE Poties:.—Before Messrs, L.
Freer and H. 0. Firrastone, Thomas Webb. landlord of
the White Hart, Wordsley, was charged with having his
'louse open for the sale of drink during prohibited hours,
a id also t r refusing to admi Poliee•conatable Clarke on
the 26th Mr. Prescott appeared for the defence. Po-
dee•e..nstable Clarke maid on the above date lie visited
refendanie house at about 25 =antes past two o'clock.
saw several turn in too house drinking. there wet e
35 n. an the tap-roorn. Twir were I,,,ig.ra and th,
"owl's were not. t roAs-rannuned : tee doors wets
ricked. Ibe shutters were closed, but thr re was a toil
,n the middle of the shutter. The blind was not draw .
&win. 1 rappad the door when 1 went. and Mrs. Weio
asked who was there, sod I said. •• Peirce She 0,, .
went away, The MO, rs did not tell one there had nor
been any one else in the haulm besides thefts, Ives. Mr
Prescott called in defenco William Tarney, one of th,-
lodgers, who said : I returned to my lodgings about 11
o'clock. There were several persons in. but they left
hafore twelve. Heard seine sue rap at the door hotwoen
twelve and one. As on rn as the rapping was heard Mrs.
Webb immediately went and opened the door. Joseph
Butler was in the house with me. There was no drink
in the cups. Joseph Butler void: lam a carrier, and
have been lodging at the defendant's house since March.
On the above date was there, and heard the rapping at
the door. Mrs. Webs went to the door and opened it.
Tnere was no drink. The Bench considered the evident..
for the defence too strong, and dismissed the case.
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AN OFFENDING PUBLI"CA' N.— Richard ihillips:publi.
can, Bank-street, Brierley Hill, was summoned for sel-
ling ale during prohibited hours, on the 10th instant.
Mr. Stokes defended. Defendant's brother, James
Poillips kaid lie was with John Holt on the above date,
and went to his brother's house and had a gallon of ale.
It was after twelve o'clock. John Holt corroborated.
The Bench said the evidence as to the time was so uncer-
tain that they should dismiss the case.
ANOTHER PUBLICAN IN TRoUI3LE. Elijah Hillman,
landlord of the Cross Inn, Kingswinford, was summoned
w allowing drunkenness in his house, on the lad inst
Mr. Barbary defended. Ponca-constable White said:
On the above date from information received, I went
into defendant's house. There were from 40 to 30 per-
sons in the tap-room, most of whom were disorderly. I
went again about half-past ten. and saw nearl 70 people
in the room. Most of them left the piece about twelve
o'clock. Cruss-ezamined: Recognised two men who
were there. Some one wee playing the piano. There
was no applause after the playing. They were quarrel-
ling altogether about fighting. Dill not assist in turning
the men out. Dia not see any fighting in the house.
Have cautioned defendant before. Yolice.coustable
Kettle said : On the above date I heard a noise at the
Cross mu, and on going is at a quarter to twelve saw
about 30 persons in time room. Heard defendant order
them out. Cross-examined. Had not been on duty with
iS tote. There was no singing or music in the room.
they were all talking about betting. Defendant said.
Now, men, it is 'Aimee o'clock." lt he Bench did not
consider the case proved, in consequence of so great a
cumber being present there was a doubt in the ease, and
they shonni give the defendant the benefit and dismiss
the ease.

ST}: MANG PEAS.—Edward anti Joseph Williams were
charged with at, sling a quantity of peas belonging to
William Baker, of liromiey House Farm, Kingswinfora.
on the 17th inst. Prosecutor identified the peas. lien.y
Hartill said he aw the two defendants in prosecutor's
ti 01 taking the peas, and putting them in a bag. Went
LO his master and told him, and when they came back
delentiants ran away and threw the ps as away. Decent.
ants maid they had some drink and went into the finis.
't here was a man there, and they sat down and eat a few
peas; but did not put any in a bag. The Bench con.
sidered the case rely clearly proved, and fined defend-
ants 15, la 3a damage, and coats ; an default one month's
imprisonment._

dTEALINOa Cow—Benjamin Ball and Thomas Higgs
were cuarged with stealing aeon on the 11th of April.
1869, the property of Frederick Riggs. Mr. Addison
appeared for ttip prosecution. John Brown said he was
horse dealer at Abe Tnornes. Some time about tin
otiove date defendant Higgs asked him to buy. cow.
Dui not know whose cow it was. He said he would sell
it very cheap; but witness had not keep sufficient to feeu
a cow on. John Thompson said he lived at Quarry Bank.
dad seen defeudaut Biggs several times, and he hal ad.
nutted to hun nut he had Lad the cow. Frederick
Higgs, the prosecutor said he had lost a red and whim
cow co the 14th of April, 1869. 14 ent with hammand
Lae Police-constable, to defendant (Higgs) house to search
it. He asked Hananoud what he was looking for, and
Ilamin end said he Was looking for a cow. Defendant
sold they would not Hod any cows or cow", legs there.
hiominoid told hire he was guilty. Vollee-COnstabie
Lavin preyed apprehenumg Buil on the 15th iuet. The
Bench um not find any evidence against Bull, and di,.
tumsed him. Wits regard to Higgs, there was some iii
tutterent evidence, but they did not consider it aufficient
to convict, and dismissed him.

DAVNE AND ASNAULT.-111thard Vaughan was charged
anti a•sauning Joan Connor. mid ALS 1 Witil being drunk
and riotous, at Kingswinford, on the leth lost. Police-
constabie White proved the drunkenness. Connor said
lie was at the Cross lan, on the 18th. Had a dog under
his arm, slid defendant asked him to put it down. He
refasea to do it, and defendant struck him on the mouth.
4'elice.eonstagle /fettle corroborated White in respect to
sue charge of drunkenness. Defendant pleaded guilty
the assault, but not guilty to toe drunkenness. De.
fondant was fined 5s and cots for the assault, and tile
chsrge at draokenuess was dismissed.

Davaaranusg —Peter Keen was charged with being
.uult and riotous t Brettoli Lune, on the 19tb inistant.
Polion•sergraot iiudoon prornd the once, and defendant
was lined de and costs In &fault 14 days.

BrEALING AND RECEIVING ICON.— Edward Williams
rud Joseph Vi ndauns were emerged with stealing a quan•
toy of iron, the poperty of some one unknown, ana
Alfred Gallagher wilts receiving the same, knowing it to
on stolen. Mr. A- Melon defended Gallagher. William
Aiipurt said: lam a labourer. On the 121 h inst was by
vetiagoer's house, and Saw two ineu carrying a pig of
iron on to Gallagher's premises. Galtaither was with
.iletn. They cattle Iron, the oirection of the Rine Locks.
cross-examined: Saw the iron token into Gallagher's
yaw, and left there.—Police.constable Hammond said:
I sins stationed at Quarry hank. About eight o'clock on
the morning tlf the 17th Mat went to the prisoner Gai-
tagher's house. Footle a quantity of pig iron ab ,at four
cwt. It was in a back room enjoining the house. Asked
aim how he came in possession of it. He said, " 1
nought a part of it from the two Williams's of Rock's
Hilt." Gave them Is for it. The other part he bought
trom four boys. Took possession of the iron. Produce
.he iron. Charged tom unit stealing it. He said. '1
did not steal it; I bought it." There were seven pieces,
and the whole pig. Lross•exainined : Have mane ingot.
ilea about the Iris, and have boned that he bought it.—
acujamin Pearson solo: I am a boat.steerer, in the em-
ploy of Messrs. Robinson aria Co., Tipton. From the
general appearance of it. it IS the Make Of !Messrs. I.On.
tfokon sod Co. Crosa•exammed : %VIII swear to the iron
oy the mark on it. Police-constable Lavin gave similar
evidence to that of Polme•constable Hammond, and on
crostio.xaminatiou said : Did not hear Allport make any
spiteful threats against Gallagher. The iron was not
wet when see saw it at Gallimbeea house.—Police•con.
stable Holline said : I am stationed at Brierley Hill. On
nUnday the 17th of July, arrested the two prisoners
(Williams) about seven o'clock. Charged them with
stealing • quantity of pig iron. Edward said, ••
I know
II about it it. We did aid not steal ; we got it out of
she • cut.'" Joseph said have you got the Coal as well
in the iron. I said. " I know nothing about any roil.
lie said, 'Wt sold him some coal as well as iron, and he
gave us four ehillinsa for the lot.--Police•constable
edduniond recalled ; I apprehended Gallagher on the
17th inet.—Pearman recaited: The iron is worth from
Is to lb—Mr. Addison sad his client bought the iron
:a broad daylight, with no attempt at concealment. He
• xercised all the caution he could in the matter. He is
in honest man, and could have a good character from
,emninster, from wnenee he came. He contended thee,
was not a tittle of evidence to show that he had a know.
ledge that the iron was stolen. The Bench considered
there was sense against Gallagher. He knew, or might
to nave known something about it. Mr. Addison called
rather Chance, who said I am a single woman. and
save at the Dolph. near the Black Horse lou. Recollect
Saluda), night the 16i.h instant, returning from Brierley
dill Market. It was about half•past twelve at night. 1
oepped on • piece of pig iron near my house. It ors.
the footpath. Shortly after I heard anoint'
.heard John Quarry and Joseph Williams quarrelling.
,scald Quarry order W Wien. oil the premises. He said
ae would not have any iron brought on their premises.
Did not see prisoner Gallagher. Sarah ‘Voodcock, wife
of .rhomas Woodcock said: I live at The Delph. On the
Mb Mat went to Brieney Hill Market and back with
ors. Galiattio.r. Returned about twenty minutes past
.se.ve. The house was shut up when we got back. Saw
some men toner with some irou. It was a long piece of
mg doe. Toey • anted Gallagher to buy it, and he said
lie would not. They threw it down, and my husband
pitched it oil to the fouttath. We then went to bed.
.lioloaS Woodcock proved pitching the iron off of the
footpath. VI illiaine called Adam Webb, who said : 1
..eie Joseph Williams bathing in the canal on the 16th
iset, at half-past six. There were several lumps of coal
on the Canal side. Joseph said he could feel a pig of
Iron, and he would have it out. Did not see them get it
out.—Pi iaoners were all committed to take their trial at
the next Stafford Sessions.

SELLING ALE Drittart PimDunn HOlalt,.—FlEArlr
Foin.—At tin, Petty Sessions held on Thursday, before
1. npooner, Esq., Stipendiary, Richard House, landlord
of the Que,,n Inn, The Leii,uisl,hlovaulisecoliparegnefdorli
tSlieSasiSelerinol
thtire'dtit spwroithlibbinuhamirs on the 26th of June last.
police-sergeant Breton said he visited the defendant's
nosise at lice minutes to twelve, aid saw a room full of
people, and a quart Pig of ale on the table, Superin-
tendent Mdis proveu that defendant was convicted on the
2ttit of April last, for having his house open daring pro.
hibited hours, and fined Its and costs. The Stipendiary
xaid he had put a small fine upon him for the first
offence. That appeared to have had no effect. He
should now fine him £l.O and costa—Sit lOs 6d, and en.
donee the license; and hoped the Magistrates at the
Licensing Meeting would deal with the case.
Assavvr CAPE.—Thomas Lowe 1.9 charged by Eliza
Palmer. of Itrlerley Hill, with assaulting her on the 11th
Inst. Complainant said that a wall fell down before her
house, and the landlord told her to take care of the
bricks. Defendant took them away. She bacon to re-
move them, when the defenuant struck her and knocked
her down. She got up, when the defendant knocked her
down again. Noah Edge gave corroborative evidence as
to the assault. The defence was that complainant first
struck him with a brick ou the arm. Fitted Its and
coats—Si Is 6d ; or in default three weeks imprition-
went.

MILITARY FETE AND GALA.—On Monday last a milltary fete and gala was held in the Robin Hood Pleasure
eirounds Merry Hill. near Brierley Hill. There was not
a large atti i,dance in the afternoon, bat later in the even-
ing tile grounds were filled. Field's Worcestershire
Military Band played on alone of music in their usual
brilliant and masterly manner, and also accompanied
Mr. Tom King, the comedian, whose singing was received
by the fatale.ee with loud applause. 13artley's Quadrille
Band writ Dittl, in attendance. Balloon ascents took place
durin,/ the day, end towards night there Was a display of
tireworss and coloured tire. The Crediey Heath (flee
Lnimi was also present. The whole affair passed off iu a
most eatisfacm.y manner.
DRONE eau lttorurs.—At the Police Court, OD Mon-
day, before Mr. L. Freer, William Grittitha, Dennis
Perk. was charged with being drual: and riotous at 13,i-
-erley Hill, on the 241. n. Poileemonstabte Mee proved
the case, and defendant was fined 5,
MEYCI,INo To 1./DIT R,zhata Watigall was charged
itii nein, Or r n,i ri-t/Ini :it tho Hr. rkiwoor House
Inn, and refusing to gait when requested, on the 18th.
Yellee•eousteble Cuttecui said he saw itafeadaat is Jab

CHAROE OF STEALING MONEY AND CIOAID; --WiISEM
Chance, of the Delp. was charged with stealing a quan-
tity of cigars on the 25th. the property of Emma 13ythe•
way, landlady of the Whnn.ey Inn. Emma Bytheway,
niece of the landlady, said she lived with her aunt, and
about two o'clock saw the prisoner in the parlour, with
the cigar box in his haul, against the her ulaehiue.
When the prisoner saw her he tried to put the bon on
Ike skid. Mono of So dors wore on Sigo dem and

mime he had in hdi ~and. She also saw him at tile i coTrAtleits.
money drawer. Re had his hand in the drawer. There
was some silver in, hut it was taken out. The money •
Po:sm.-Ist, T
Prses.-I.t, Mi cklewrigbt Jeavons; lad, E Shaw,
2n4, E Shea ; ,
was safe a qaarter of an hour before. Examined the '
drawer while the primmer was in the room. Emma i Roans -Ist, J Micklewright ; 2nd, E Shaw' 3rd, T
landlady. said that the last witness called her • Mieklnivright.
into the.roum She found the prisoner with a cigar box I GEKILIN STOCIDL-13X, id A Coley; 2nd, T Mickle•
in his hand. Some of the cigars were on the floor, and
NOsMaell OF FLOwER9,4I4, Mrs Dilworth ; J
wright ; extra, T Jeavons.
one he bad in his hand. She saw the prisoner open the
money drawer. There was 2s lid in silver in it, but it Micklewright.
was taken out. Prisoner asked to be forgiven. She sent FLOWERS IN DESIGH.-alat. Holloway,
for ihe police. and the prisoner ran rally. Joseph Pear-
pLANDt Pore-It, H Howard; 2nd, M Shan.
son, of Briekuloor Hon-e, wan in the room at the time. SINGLE PLANT IN POT.-let, H Howard.
I told him I thought h., Was as big • thief as the priso- Elanuas.-Ist, E Shaw; 2nd, T' Mieklewrikht : 3rd,.)
Der. Police-eon/Kahle Fairbanks proved apprehending Jel""°".
COLLECTION OF CCT FLOwSne.-14, TJeavons ; 2nd,
the prisoner, and charged him wan striding money and
cigars. The I. arned stipendiary sentenced the pi isoner Mr. Jordan; extra, B Holding.
to three months' hard labour; and he morn regretted Doe or WILD FLor/Ens.-let, I Shilvook ; 2nd, J
that the person with him was not bef,,re him, as ha would 11"liowaYi
have sentenced him. It wags dastardly outrage to take HoNET.-lat, H Howard; 2nd, W Holloway.
.vantage of Mi. Bytheway to rob her. BARING APPLES-let,.) Fradsley ; 2nd, W Poole,
ASSAULT CASE - WLll.ain Gould was charged Lc L Noel,
Dessert Apples: Ist, J aticklewright ; 2nd, W Poole;
"armlet Hudson with assaulting aim on the 18th insiani •
Complainant said he worked for the defendant. He told 3rsi
him to bit the iron. He did hit it, when the defendant CnEnturs.-Ist, N Price; 2nd, W Withers ; 3rd, I
Nock.
struck him three times, and kicked him. Defendant
RED CCIMANTIL-lab, W Poole; 2nd, Mre Dilworth;
admitted that he boxed the complainant'. ears hem's,
he did not do his duty. The Bench said the defendant 3rd, .7 Micklewright.
had no right to hit bim, and fined him 2. 6d and costs. White currants: Ist, Emma Willingham; 2nd, W
CHARGE OF ASSAULTING .o Boy-Francis Bevan WAS Poole; 3rd, J Butler.
charged by Thomas Capewell with assaulting him on the Black currants: Ist, W Poole; 2nd, Hannah Brooks;
11th inst. Complainant said the defendant threw two 3rd, T Whittaker.
stones at him, and hit him on the leg, and afterwards RED IIoosEEF,ERIES.- W Brook; 2nd, B Dares.
kicked him and thrashed him with a strap. The defence pod; 3rd, W Withers.
was that the complainant was in the habit of stealing Yellow gooseberries. Ist. T Whittaker; 2nd, W
coal from the Wallows Colliery. He had repeatedly Brooks; 3rd, B Davenport.
ordered him off, when the defendant began to swear, and Green Gooseberries: Ist, B Hackett; 2nd, B Laren.
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threw stones at him and struck him on the head and der 3rd, B Davenport.
,
leg. Complainant admitted he had often been ordered White gooseberries: Ist, B Lavender; 2ndli, She.;
from the colliery, and the case woo dismissed. 3rd, NV Holloway.
RASPBERRIES.-lat. S Dingley ; 2nd, T Westwood ; 3rd,
DRI7NK AND RIO, 017,.--George Reynolds was charged
by Superintendent Mills with being drunk and riotous 0 Lamb.
o T Whittaker : 2nd, W Withers;
on the 19th instant, in Level-street. Police-constable
Fairbanks proved the case. As defendant had been fear ',r"t 'och'
Colour of fruit : lit, Mrs Dilworth ; 2nd, T Misdate'
convicted for similar offences, he was fined 70e and Bock.
Coats; in default two months' hard labour.-Johnson
W wright ; 3rd, W Wither,.
inst. was also charged with being drunk on the 18th •
; inst. As he had been previously convicted, he Was fined BROAD BEADA.-1SI: C Corfield ; 2nd, H Brooks ard,
204 and costs; or one month's hard labour-James B HaArett.
KIDarT BEANS.-Ist, B Hackett: 2nd, J Jones; led,
Bennett w. SW charged with being drunk and riotous
on tne 19th inst. Police-constable t airhauics prnved the Micklewright.
caae Fined 20s and costs.-George Adams, butcher, J Shilvock; 2nd, H Hackett 3rd, !I
was charged with being drunk and riotous on the 22t1a isvenport.
inst. Police-sergeant t+treeton proved the case. Fined CAOLIFLoWiIits.-let, J Micklewright ; led, J Fradely.
ss. CFCVIINERe.-lst, J Bbilvosk; 2ird, Mrs Dilworth.
Itnonsen.-Ist, F. Bbilvoek ; 2nd, T Budge ; 3rd, 1
Shilvock.
LETTCCE.-T Madge.
WHITE .1 Shilvock ; 2nd, I Nock ''rsl,
J Jones.
Scans° Oisions.-Lit, Shilvock ; 2nd, J Westwood;
3rd, 1) Williams.
Escust.vors.-J Bonham.
I°mts.-Ist, I Shilvnek ; 2nd, B Hackett: :Ird. J Mil-
rock.
KIDNEY POTATOE,-Ist, B Hackett; 2nd, .7 Mickle•
aright : 3rd, T Weatwood.
Round Potatoes : let, It Hackett; 2nd, J Beadle,'
3rd, 3 Micklewright.
Late Potatoes: let, T Micklewright ; 2nd, B Hackett;
3rd, T Whittaker.
I Shilvock 2n3, I Shilcock ; ilrd, I
ShilVOCk.
Paaseio.-lat, 1' WPOWCOfI :2nd, B Davenprirt ; fird,
E SbaW.
evenoTs.-14, Mieklemight ; 2nd. A !Rooks ; "ird.
J dinivook.
Por HERBS.- Ist II Hackett: 2nd, T Budge ; flril,
J Shilvock.
J Shilvuck 2nd, W. Jobson ; fird, T
Poole.

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COLLECTION OF VEOETAULES.—Ist, J Sbilvock ; 2nd,
T Micklewrighlt ; :;rd, Mrs Jordan.
MR. VERTROSN's PRIZE of fruit trees to mosttriesera•
,ng cottagers, B Davenuort. Belbronghton.
Ma. H Pores Poizi of vegetable sad flower seeds
o ditto, B Hackett, Hewn.
MESSRS. FELT.oN'S PRIZE, of seeds to cottager show.
o.g best kidney potatoes, B Hackett. Hawn ; ditto for
round potatoes, B Davenport, Beibroughton.
During the day Messrs. Synyer and Gdmer's Band
Oared a choice selection of fine music, sad were at in-
tervals relieved by tic Sixth Worcestersitire Drum and
life Baud.