The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-12-09 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

A. MAN KILLED BY A HORSE.—A fatal accident
occurred to a man on Monday night last named William
Williams. It appears that Williams resided at Bromley
and was a married man. He was engaged at work at
Brettell Lane for the London and North-Western Rail-
way Company. He had occasion to go to the stables at
Mr. Bolton's, the Foley Arms, to take some harness but
as he did not return in the usual time a mate of his
named Joseph Box went to look after him and found him
lying on the floor, bleeding from a wound on the head,
caused by a kick from a horse. Medical aid was soon in
attendance but the unfortunate man died in about two
hours.—ln inquest was held on the body on Thursday
last, before Mr. Phillips After hearing the evidence a
verdict of " Accidental death" was returned.
. _ _ .

CHARGE 'AGAINST A, PUBLICAN.—At the Police Court,
on Monday, before Messrs. F. Evers and H. Smith,
Cookaey Price, landlord of the Robin Hood, Dennis
Park, was charged with keeping his house open daring
prohibited hours, on Sunday, the 29th of October, and
further; charged with refusing to admit the ,police on the
same date.—Mr. Waldron defended.—Police-constables
White and Thorley gave evidence for the prosecntion.
Several witnesses were called for the defence, and after
hearing their evidence:tlse.Bench said they did not
eider thetharge of refusing to admit the police had been
proved,:and defendant.was discharged on that count. In
the first case there was considerable doubt which they
should give the defendant the benefit of and dismissed
it.
EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OY ROBBERY —James Waite,
son of a farmer, of Northampton was charged with steal-
ing twelve pounds in gold and silver and an overcoat, the "
Property of John Jackson. of the Leek House. Rrateh.
near Trysull.--Prosecutor said he was a toll collector,
and resided at the Lock House, Bratch, near Trysull.
On the 18th November he had twelve pounds in gold
aad silver in a cash box in a cheffioneer in the parlour.
About three o'clock it was safe. He also saw the over-
coat safe about ten o'clock on the Sunday night. It was
hanging up in the kitchen. Prisoner was on a visit to
prosecutor. About 7.30 am. on the 21st ult, he missed
the money and on goiLg to the box he found it fastened
but the money was gone. On Tuesday night he missed
the overcoat. Prisoner left the house on Monday night
whilst prosecutor was at his office.—Police-constable
Boom, stationed at Trysull, said he received prisoner
into custody on the 24th tilt, about eight o'clock and
charged him with stealing £l2 in money and an overcoat,
the property of John Jackson- He said "I took £9 lOs
and the overcoat. I sold the overcoat in London for 5s
and with the rest I stole I bought a new suit of clothes ;
these I have on. I sin very sorry fer what I have
done."—Prisoner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to
four months' imprisonment.
TRANSFERS.—The following transfers took place :
The Vine Inn, Fenton Street, Brierley Hill, from
Joseph Wesley to Mary Gutteridge ; the Dudley Arms,
Brettell Lane, from Jane Davis to James Hutchinson ;
the Blicklayers Arms, Brierley Hill, from Silas Jones to
John Stringer.—Grocer's License, from the representa-
tive of William Henry Penney to John Wright.—Beer-
houses, the Royal Oak, Brierley Hill, from William
Evans to James Bond ; the Cottage Spring, Brierley
Hill, from William Evans to Joseph Ashton.
CHARGE OF STEALING PIGEONS.—A.t the Police Court,
on Thursday, before I. Spooner, Esq., stipendiary,
William Millitichip, Thomas blillinchip, Thomas Russel-
b e, and Thomas Beddall were charged with stealing
ten pigeons on the 4th lost, the property of William
George. Sulficient evidence was given for a remand.
Prisoners were remanded until Thursday next, bail
refused.
ASSAULT CASE.—Thomas Jordan was charged with,
assaulting Frederick Smith, on the 2nd inst. The
assault complained of was that defendant struck him on
the face whilst in a club room at the "Lamp Tavern.—
Defendant admitted the assault. and was fined is and I
:costs.
.Ifatiltir AND REFUSING TO QUlT.—Thomas Jordan was
chatted with being drunk and refusing to quit the Lamp
Tavern.—Mr. Hollmrton said the defendant was drunk
and refused to quit the public-house when requested.—
James Skidmore, the landlord, proved, the case, and de-
..f&dant was fined is and costs.
: ASSAULT ()Atm—Benjamin Gill and Thomas Edward's,-
tWo young min were charged with aasaulting Peter
Bullock, on the 28th ult.-;;Frods the 43viderice of the
"cOmplainaiat, a boy, it appears that he works for Earl
Dudley, On the night in queistion the twti defendants
, got him down, undone his dress, covered him with soot;'
blacken .d his lace, and struck him.—Mr. Spooner said
. it was a 'dastardly assault and fined them Aaeash ; in
default six weeks' hard labour.

DituNKENNEss.L-Daniel Wood was'charged with being
drunk and disorderly, on the 3rd inst.—Police-constable
Hollins proved the case.—Defendant waa fined 54 and
costs.