The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-05-21 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

HIGHWAY OFFENCE.—At the Petty Seesions, on Mon-
day last, before B. St. John Matthews and H. Smith,
Esqrs., John Brett, of Belbroughton, was charged by
Superintendent Mills with allowing a waggon to be used
on the turnpike road leading from Wordsley to Stour.
bridge, on the 10th just, without having his name upon
Police•constable Freeman said be saw the waggon
on the above date. There was no name on the waggon.
The defence was that the waggon was not defendant's,
but his brother's, and that his name was upon the wag-
gon. Adjourned for the moduction of a witness.
CHAIM. OF Wonannio.—Hitavy Fiaes.—Henry Perry,
of Pensuett, was charged by Superintendent Mills with
selling ale without a licence, on the 4th inst. He wan
further charged with allowing gaming in his house.
James Paston deposed : I live at Corbyna Hall. On the
4th of May I went to the defendant's house, and with a
friend had a game at cards, and lost a few pounds. The
landlord was present. I had some beer. Do not recol.
hoot paying for it. A gentleman named Holland paid for
it. Wile in the house all day. A good number came in
and out, and had beer. Do not know whether they paid
for it.—By Superintendent Mills: I was at the defend-
anis house on the Tuesday, and played at cards with the
defendant. Lost £2 with him. Played again on the
Wednesday, and won 158. Williams was with me at the
time.—By the Bench : Defendant's wife brought in the
ale. Cannot tell where it came from. The house was
full of people, and defendant appeared to give the beer
away. Did not see any one pay for it—Thomas Jinks
deposed: I went to the defendant's house on the 4th
inst. Did nothing. Saw Perry and Pluton there playing
at cards. Saw a man named Ingram pay for some beer.
Was not in the house ten minutes. Never had any ale
there.—Abraham Ingram deposed: I went to the de-
fendant's house. Saw Pastas and Perry there. Did not
see Jinks. Saw beer there; it was given away. Saw
cards on the table, and Perry and Fasten playing. Do
not know what they were playing for.—Defendant said
Ili, received no money for any ale, and he thought it a
very hard case if he could not have a game at cards in a
friendly way in his own house after paying Gs per week
for rent, and all taxes. The Bench said they were of
opinion the evidence was not sufficient to prove the
gaming, but fined him Vi and costs for selling ale with.
out a licence.

CHARGE OF CRUELTY TO A 110R4E.—TROUIRS Patrick,
William Wood, and Samuel Clarke, were charged with
cruelly illtreating a horse, on the 11th igatant. Police.
constable Fairbanks said from informaan received, he
saw a horse at six o'clock in the morning with a broken
I leg, which was hanging by the skin. It was Patrick's
horse, and he sold it to Wood and Clarke for 255. The
horse was in the same condition at six o'clock at night.
Patrick said be sold the horse to the other two, with the
understanding they would shoot it. Thomas Roberts
proved that he eaw the horse at six at night and the po-
lice shot it. Police-constable Breton said the bone pro-
traded through the skin two inches. It appeared to be
in great pain, and he shot it. Patrick fined 100 and cost',
the other two Sc each and costa.—Thomas Roberta was
charged with cruelly illtreating a horse on the 11th inst.
Mr. Homer defended. Police-constable Streeton proved
that the horse had a large wound on its back, and was
unfit to work. Mr. Homer said he had three witnessee
who would prove most distinctly that the horse was in a
fit state to work, and that the wound spoken of was
merely a little hair rubbed off the horse. It was sug-
gested by the Bench that the horse should be produced, '
and so speak /or itself. With this, the defendant fetched
the horse, wEbh was examined by the Bench, and they
afterwards dismissed the case.

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Mama AND RIOTOUB.— Joseph Williams, chain and
anchor manufacturer, of Old Hill, was charged by Su.
perintendent Mills with being drank and riotous, on the
11th inst. Mr. Holberton defended. Police-constable
Streeton proved that on the above date at 7.45, he saw
the defendants at the Bird-in-Hand, Fenton-street, quite
drunk and riotous. Police-constable Breton gave corro-
borative evidence. The defence was that defendant is a
chain and anchor manufacturer, and had been attending
at a sale of Messrs. Steward's. He went into the Bird-
in-Hand to have a glass of ale, when two men attacked
him ; and that he had already been punished by being
locked up for several hours. Ordered to pay costs.—
John Williams, son of the above defendant, was then
charged with being drunk and driving furiously on the
same day. Police-constable Breton proved that defend-
ant was driving very fast, and his father was in the trap.
Saw him driving for 150 yards at the rate of 11 miles an
hour. Defendant was beating the horse. Police-sergeant
Breton gave corroborative evidence, and said defendant
threatened to knock his teeth down his throat. For the
defence. Joseph Williams was called, and said the de-
fendant was nut drunk. Be had some ale, and was served
very bad. He after got into the trap, and drove it at the
rate of five or six miles an hour. The officer served hint
very badly ; was never so abused in his life before.
Fined in one chse'la and costs, £1 08 6d,
ALLOWING CARD PLAYIN6;.—Daniel Mallen. landlord of
the Park Tavern, Brettell Lane, was charged by Super-
intendent Mills with allowing card playing in his house
on the 23rd instant. Mark Vulford proved that he went
into the defendant's house on the above date to have a
pint of ale. While there he saw two men play for pint
of ale each game. Samuel Adams proved that he went
into the defendant's house and played two games at card.
for a pint each time, and won. Superintendent Mills
proved that defendant had been previously convicted,
and fined sa. Defendant pleaded guilty. The Bench
fined defenclut and coats, £4 4s; in default two
months.

—N—ICT:T:gCTING TO FuLFIL A CONTRACT.—AIfred Money
appeared before the Court on a charge of not fulfilling
his contract with Tom Fox. Mr. Barbary appeared for
the complainant, and asked that defendant's recognixan-
ces be estreated updn under the order made on the pre-
vions Monday by the Magistrates. Tom Fox proved that
he had asked the defendant to perform his contract,
whoa he said he would see him at before he would
do it for any Yankee. There were plenty of materials
there for him I. do it. The defence was that ha had not
been furnished with the proper materials. The ease was
adjourned for a week for the complainant to produce
farther evidence. Mr. Barbary applied for • summons
against the defendant for secreting a quantity of goods
belonging to the defendant. The applicatiou was ad-
journed until next Monday.
CHARGE OY VIOLENT ASSAULT AND HIGHWAY RoinSIRY.
—William Granger, glassmaker, was charged with via-
lently assaulting Thomas Mourbouse on the 15th instant,
and stealing from Lim on the highway, 15s. Mr. Addl.
son appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Holberton for
the prisoner.—Prosecutor, whose eyes were blackened.
deposed : lam a puddler. and live at Wordsley. Recol-
lect on Saturday night going to a house kept by a person
of the name of Rogers. Tom Jones was with me. It
would be about half.past nine. Went into the kitchen.
There were from fifteen to twenty Men there. Jones
but next to me, and I sat next to the prisoner. I called
for a quart of ale, and gave the landlady one shilling. I
after pulled out half-a-sovereign, paid for some more,
and gut the change, as I wanted to make use of it. I
put thi into my right side pocket. The silver consisted of
two half-crowns, and four shillings. Left the house
close on twelve. The pi ihouer and other men also left
at the same time. I wished some of them " (rood
night," when Granger said he was going my way, and
would go with me. We walked on to a house kept by a
person named Richard Poole. Saw there the landlady,
and called for two glasses of gin. The prisoner paid for
them. Was in the house about two minutes; then left,
and was going towards ray home. Prisoner laid hold of
my right arm, and said he would go up with toe. After
going about thirty yards, prisoner put his hand into say
pocket. I felt it, and laid hold of him by the arm while
hia hand was in my pocket. At that time I had nine
shillings in my pocket. I said to prisoner, •• What game
is this?" Prisoner snatched his aim out, and broke the
hold. I said, •• You have got my money, William; give
it me." Prisoner said. 'lll give you money, if you say
I have got your money," and immediately struck me be-
tween the two eyes with his fist, and I fell front the blow.
I tried to get up, when prisoner struck use again, and I
fell. Prisoner kicked me on the shoulder, and after on
the face, and said, "You b-- b--, if you get up I
will kill yea." Prisoner then left. I got up and sat on
the aide of the bank, and William Granger, a cousin et
the prisoner, came up. I after gave information to the
police, and he was apprehended. Cron-examined : Was
not drank. First went to the Cat public-house. Had
two pinta of ale. Did not break a jug. Was not ordered
out of the house. Had 18a when I left the Cat. and
then went home and had sapper. Left again at half-past
nine. Went to Rogers's and drank part of a quart of
ale. Had altogether about five half.pints.— Sarah Poole,
of Wordsley, sepoeed : I recollect she prosecutor sad
prisoner cowing to our house on Saturday night. It was
about ten minutes to twelve. Prosecutor called for two
glasses of gin—one each—drank it, and Uranger paid for
it; and they left the house in • few minutes.—Police.
constable Clarke deposed: I am stationed at Wordsley.
From information receivod, I accompanied the prohecu-
tor td the prisoner's house. and charged him with vio-
lently assaulting the prlsecutor, and :obbing him of 9s
on the highway. Prisoner said, "It's • bad job; I have
never been charged like this before. It is a very serious
charge. I took a man home one night named Thatcher,
and he lost a sovereign, and I took it hire back the next
morning.—Mr. Holberton addressed the Bench for ths
prisoner, and contended that prosecutor was drunk be-
tweeu sight and nine o'clock, and that he must have
been in a frightful state at twelve; that he did not know
how he lost the money; that he had lost money on for-
mer occasions, and hid it in the garden, and afterwards
found it; that on one occasion he had charged • Mrs.
Poole with having 10 3d of him; and contended that the
only evidence 'gains prisoner was that of the police-oili-
cer.—Elizabeth Hill, of Wordsley, said she went to the
eat, at Wordsley, for her huainuill. and saw the prosecu-
tor drank two quarts of ale, and break is jug. He was
drunk; but not so drunk but that he knew vrhat he was
doing.—llannidi Jones said she eaw prosecutor at the
Cat. He was neither aober nor druuk. Heard lino
quarrelling about a jug being broken. He said he did
not break Granger, glimseutter, cousin to
the prisoner, said he heard a noise, and went to see
whet was the matter. He saw the prismerand prosecu-
tor there. They were both heavily drunk, and no mis•
take. He took the prisoners few yards, and turned him
up to a boy.—At this stage, the Bench said they had de-
cided to dismiss the case, as they did not believe the
prosecutor was in • state
.at the time to know what he
was doing.

ASSAULTING THE POLIC E.—William Jordan was charged
with being drunk on the 7th iust, and assaulting Police.
constable Fairbanks, while in the execution of his duty.
Complainant said he saw the defendant in a crowd of
people, making a great noise. He refused to go home,
and witness took him into custody. Defendant struck
him several times, and Police-constable Maland. On
being conveyed to the station, defendant was rescued.
Folice.constable Mahind corroborated, and said the de-
fendant was very violent, and struck him several times.
Fined lUs and costs.

CHA ROB OF ROBBERY BY A DOMESTIC SERVANT.—
Rachel \Vaterfield, a servant, was charged with stealing
on the 13th that, a dress, waterproof cloak, two betties
of wine, cotton jacket, and • meerschaum pipe, the pro-
perty of George Clarke, of Birmingham. Hannah
Clarke said she lived at 27, Charles-street, Birmingham.
On the above date she went to bury her father, when the
prisoner took the above articles. The defence was that
complainant kept, gay hose.; that she (the prisoner)
had been living at her house, and that men came to see
her there; that she gave 121 for the dress and 6s for the
cloak. The pipe belonged to • gentleman she had been
cohabiting with. She had lived at the house before, but
being in • filthy state, had to go to the Workhouse. A
witness was called, but her evidence was very unsatisfac-
tory, and the Bench said it was a case where the owner-
ship was disputed, and dismissed the cue.
PITCH AND Toss.—Thomas Franks, Richard Horns,
and James Barker, were ordered to pay Is each for play-
ing at pitch and toss on the highway.

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CAUTION TO CAIITURS. John Edwards, of Quarry
Bank, was charged by Saperintandent Mills with not
being in such a position as to have proper control over
his horse, on the sth inst. Police-constable Hammond
proved the offence, and the defendant was fined 5s and
costs.

DISORDKRLY CONDUCT—Thomas Jones was charged
by Superintendent Mills with being drunk and disorderly
on the 7th lint, and was fined 511 and costs.
SELLING NUTS ON SUNDAYR.—CharIes Swift, B hawker,
was charged with selling and crying out goods for sale on
a Sunday. Sergeant Breton said that he was on duty on
the 9th snot, at Salt Wells, whew he saw the defendanl
there with a basket of nuts, shouting out, " Sixteen a
penny." Defendant said he had to work for a living,
and did not think he was doing any harm. This being
his first offence he was ordered to pay the costs, 9s 6d.
A QUARRY BANK ROW.— At the Police Court, on
Thursday, before I. Spooner, Esq , Stipendiary, Caleb
Billingham, William Campton, Charles Dunn, John
Campton, Obadiah Dunn, and Samuel Yardley were
charged with assaulting John Robinson, on the 17th
taut, at Quarry Bank. Complainant said he was a horse
nail maker, and lived at Quarry Bank. Be was in Man-
gban-street on the above date, about ten minutes to 12
o'clock. He and three others came out of Scrivens', the
Cottage Bar public-house. Charles Dann, Caleb Billing.
ham, and Obadiah Dunn were the three men who were
with him. Charles Dunn laid hold of a handkerchief.
William Campton told him to loose it. Obadiah Dunn
turned round and struck witness, and be returned the
compliment. They fought for some time, and witness
got the wont of it. Another man came up. Samuel
Yardley, hearing cries of "Murder," rushed out of his
house and asked what was the matter. Dunn said, " 1
have got Jack Robinson her," and Yardley said '(live it
to him. If you don't. I shall," and then bravely (?)
kicked complainant. —Obadiah Dunn then charged John
Robinson with assaulting him. Complainant said he
lived at Quarry Bank. Ou the 17th bit he was at the
Cottage liar, along with Charles Dunn, Caleb Billing'
ham, and Robinson. William Campton told him he:had

got something for dinner to-morrow. He (complainant)
did not strike Robinson. Defendant knocked complain-
ant down, and gave him a black eye. William Campton
and defendant were setting about complainant's brother
Charles, and he went to the rescue, and got a black eye
for his trouble. Several witnesses were examined, and
Mr. Spooner said they were all as bad u each other, and
he should bind them over in their own ruognizances to
keep the peace. _

1 A.‘. REF;A-C-T-0-R- Y PAUPER.—William Banks IVAB charged
, with tearing up his clothes at the Union, on the 17th
iinst. William Keightley, Superintendent of Labour,
proved the ease, and defendant was sentenced to 21 days'
, imprisonment.
BRUTAL ASSAULT 00 A G/RL.—Alfred Averill, a boat.
man, was charged with assaulting Frances Hodgkins, on
the 17th inst. at Brierley Hill. Preset:latex, a girl 12
years old, saii.d.:tlhelivsehowveithdamteybmetowtheeenr aotneßauncirtwie
o'clock, I was by the canal side. Saw prisoner there.
He was on the aide of the canal with his boat. He said
"Polly, my dear, there is some coal in the cabin : jump
ill and you can have it." I jumped in, and he folluwea
; me. lie caught hold of me round the waist, threw me
' on my back, and attempted to commit the capital oftence.
I squealed, and he loosed me, and I ran out of the cab-
in. I told my mother about it. He cursed me. Har-
riet Hodgkins, mother of prosecutriz, said: On the
above date: My daughter came to the house between
one and two o'clock, crying; and in consequence of a
communication she made to me, I went to the prisoner,
and tisked him why he had done it. He began rinsing
me, and gave information to the police. Police-sergeant
Hudson said: I apprehended the prisoner on the 17th,
and charged him with assaulting Frances Hodgkins with
intent to commits rape. He said he caught her in the
boat, and meant to serve her out. Prisoner entered into
a long rambling statement, in defence; but Mr. Spooner
said he should give him 6 months, and was sorry he
could not give him three or four years.
DROWNRD.—On Thursday morning, the body of a
boy named John Allen, was found in the canal, near the
Nine Lock Ironworks. The boy had been playing with
his brother, on the side of the canal, on the previous
evening, but left him to go home.

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