The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-12-07 00:00:00

TEE STOTTR,BRIDGE OBSERVER.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

COUNTY COURT.

HOWSE V. BLOOMER.-At the County Court 1 eld
on Thursday, before R. Kettle. Esq., Judge. This WINTER SESSION.
was an action brought by plaintiff against the defend- 1 -
ant to recover the sum of £l5 balance of account.
Mr. Perry appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Stokes de- THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.
fended. From the evidence adduced it appears that
plaintiff kept a public-house at Ridge Top. He wanted .......••••••.........I
of Ttlhiee sQixutehensewssaiosneopfenthede neinnthThPuarsrldiaaym,ebnyt
to diepose of it, and the defendant applied for it,
and agreed to take the house and to pay a deposit of , ~,
£2O. Defendant paid £5 down, and he now sued k,ommission, and there was nothing in the
for the balance, £l5. Complainant said he wanted to appearance of the House of Peers to indicate
let the house. Defendant made application for it the extraordinary circumstances under which
at the time he was ill in bed. Told his wife to go the Legislature was summoned. As usual
on th
see Mr. Rowley, auctioneer, and make the best job of ese occasions, the three
it she could. Have tried to let the house since and back benches
failed. Mrs. Howse said she signed the agreement on both sides of the house were given up to
produced, at Mr. Rowley's, auctioneers office. My ladies and were well filled, and there were
also some few ladies in the side galleries
husband gave me authority to do the best I could..
Two days after the agreement was signed went to the
defendant's horse and he said he was very sorry, but amongst the gentlemen in the strangers'
eemCrheasramida :
he was bound for a man and he could not pay the gallery.
money then. Defendant afterwards promised to come Them auLdoerddte andeteoll yereu
to my house, but he did not come. Mr. Rowley,
auctioneer, said that he was instructed to let plaintiff's • Fe st"y's W
sep eeaerlei
house, and made an agreement between the parties. in her Majesty's own words." The noble and
A meeting was arranged but the defendant did not
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that
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GENTLEMENbSepe en obliged to call as follows:
come. He offered a price which was not accepted,
Defendant made a second offer when complainant's
wife said she must first ask her husband. Have let
house about a week since. Mr. Stokes objected, as for your attendance at an unusual and prob-
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the wife had no authority from the husband to let the ably to most of you an inconvenient season.
m e manifested hostility
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house, Mr. Perry contended that the wife had
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authority, and that in the agreement it was usual to
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put in a claim to property and some money if the agree-
ment is not carried out. Judgment deferred. tan' and the manner in which he repulsed
LANDEBS V. TIL friendly mission,
DSLEY.—This was an action to re- my left me no alternative
cover the sum of £26 for injuries received by the al- but to make a peremptory demand for
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demand having been disregarded. I
leged neglect of the defendant. Mr. Roskell appeared redress.s
for plaintiff; and Mr. Stokes defended. In opening ,
have the case Mr. Rosk ell said that the defendant is a ~.
fruiterer, residing at Halesowen, and the plaintiff re-
directed an expedition to be sent into
sides at Brockmoor. The action was to recover £25 for his territory, and I have taken the earliest
injuries received by defendant's pony knocking her opportunity of calling you together and
making to you the communication required
down, and she was so injured that she had not re-
covered up to the present time. The evidence went ,
y 4 law.
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to show that the pony and trap were in a farm yard at b
Belbroughton, when by some means or other the pony 4 I have directed that papers on the sub-
ran away down a narrow lane. Plaintiff was in the jeot shall be laid before you.
lane, knocked down and injured. Dr. Hobbs, of c 4 receive from all Foreign Powers assur-
Clent was called and proved that he attended the child
and that there was no permanent injury. It was also ances of their friendly feelings, and I have
proved that another surgeon at Brockmoor had at- every reason to believe that the arrangements
tended plaintiff the cost for medical attendance being for the pacification of Europe made by the
Ll 19s. 6d. For the defence Mr. Stokes contended Treaty of Berlin will be successfully carried
their was no negligence proved against his client, and into effect.
that he had done all that he could, after the pony had
been taken into the farm yard a boy was at its head. "GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS,—
His Honour suggested that some arrangement should "The estimates for the ensuing year are
be come to by the parties. It was quite clear the in course of preparation, and will, in due
plaintiff had been injured. Mr. Stokes said that he time, be submitted to you.
would much rather His Honour should decide the
amount. Mr. Roskell said that his client would be "My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,—
better satisfied. His Honour then gave a verdict for "I purpose that after full deliberation
£lO 103 Od, and costs ; a 6s Od, be inserted in the upon the matters which have led me to an-
bank until plaintiff comes of age.
ticipate your usual time of meeting,
andlaidr
pr
CHAPMAN v. RonEirrs. This was an action
brought by T. P. Chapman, to recover the RUM of after a suitable recess, you should proceed
£l2 10a. 10d. on a prominaory bill. Mr. Homer to the consideration of various measures fo
defended. Plaintiff proved the note signed by the public benefit which will then be
before you_.dently commit to your wisdom
, Thomas Richard, and William Roberts. On cross- b •
examined: Plaintiff said the defendant belonged to confidently
a balding society, and there was due £l2 10s.110d.
Mr. Homer for the defendant submitted to a verdict the great interests Of my empire, and I pray
Ll per month. that the blessing of Almighty God may at-
G. HORSLEY v. EDWARD OAEES.—This was an tend your counsels."
action to recover the sum of Ll 108. for night soil
sold and delivered. Complainant said that he sold
and delivered a quantity of night soil at the Ridge, ,
at the request of the defendant, and that he had not
paid for it. His contract is under the commissioners.
Cross-examined : Ido not give,the night soil. Did
not give Joseph Hazledine a quantity of night szil,
but sold him a quantity and he honorably paid me
£2O for it, Defendant said the soil was to have been
delivered on land belonging to Mr. Foley, but it
was not, it was delivered at the Ridge Top. De-
fenda.nt called two witnesses to prove that it was
not good quality. His Honour said there was no
defence to the action, and gave verdict for full amoun
claimed and costs

VICTORIA SKATING RlNK.—Thanks to the zea
and enterprise of the proprietor, this place of amuse-
ment is never dull. This week the renowned arccic
skaters, Messrs. Charlton and Tyme have made
their first appearance in Stourbridge. They were
unable to perform on Monday owing to some un-
forseen circumstances, but appeared on Wednesday,
and went through a varied.. programme in the most
artistic and masterly manner calling forth continued
bursts of applause. The entertainment inclndes
scientific and comic skating, both of which do these
artistes the greatest credit, but the most notieeable
feature in the programme is professors Charlton's
scruplvs. t.... whiols oxeouti.o omnat
intricate and difficult figures without any fastening
whatever to the skates. In brief, ths entertainment
at the rink this week is most pleasing and one
harmonizing with the associations of the place. As
the arctic skaters terminate their visit on Saturday,
an opportunity should not be lost of paying them a
visit.
PIER Dommos.—lt will be seen in our advertis-
ing colums, that the above celebrated artistes will
give three of their performances at the Victoria Hall
and Rink, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
nest. Judging from the opinion of the press it will
be a treat of no mean order, and those who attend
will not be disappointed in spending an hour or
two at the Rink.
AN INTERESTING ADVERTISEMENT.—The adver-
tisement of fortune of Samuel Heekscher, senr.
in Hamburg in the number of our gazette of this
day is very interesting. This house has acquired
so good a reputation by the prompt and discreet
payment of the amounts gained here and in the
environs, that we beg all oulireaders to take notice
of hie insertion this day.
ATTEMPTED MURDER,—At Woodside last night,
as a young man named Meredith, in the employ of
Hill and Smith was coming from Dudley to the
workS, and when near the Nelson engine of Mr.
Cochrane, he was shot in the head from behind,
and £4OO was stolen. The man is not expected to
live.
Dunatx AND DISORDERLY.—At the Police Court
held yesterday, before Col. Fletcher, Hon. Spencer
Lyttelton, R. L. 'Freer, and C. Cochrane, Alfred
Morris was charged with being dinnk and disorderly
in Market Street, on the night of the 23rd ult. Police-
constable Morgan, proved the ease. Fined Sc and
costs.—Thomas Mc Fadden was charged with being
drunk on the 30th ult. Police-constable Morgan
proved the case. Defendant pleaded guilty. Fined
5s and costs.
CHARGE OF DEFRAUDING THE GREAT WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY.—Thomas Morris, miller, near
Tenbury, was charged with defrauding the above com-
pany, by riding in the train from Wolverlaampton to
Brierley Hill on the sth, not having previously paid
the fare. Defendant was further charged with
assaulting George Rea, signalman at the same time.
Rea said that he was acting station master to the train
arriving at 10.28 at Brierley Hill from Wolverhamp-
ton, the defendant had no ticket. He then asked him
to have a glass of whiskey and square it. Told him he
could do nothing of the kind. Asked him to pay the
fare, and defendant refused to do so. Sent for the
police. Defendant asked how long he would be,
struck him on the face and tried to getaway. Locked
the gate when defendant struck at him three times over
the gate. The first charge was withdrawn and de-
fendant fined 20s and costs for the assault.
A PUBLICAN CHARGED WITH BEING DRUNK AND
DISORDERLY. _Edward Millington, a publican re-
siding at Pensnett, was charged with being dr ink
and disorderly at 12.20. on the night of sth inst.
Police-constable Himan end Hicklin proved the
case, and defendant was fined 6s and costs.
CHARGE OF STEALING A POTATO FORK.—Henry
Aidis was charged with stealing_ on the 30th ult. a
potata fork, from a cart at the Heath, the property
of Thomas Brooks. Mark Brooks, market gardener
said that on the above date he called at the Grey-
hound Inn, Norton, a little before six o'clock. There
was manure and fork in the cart, when he came out
of the house the fork was missing. Joseph Insull,
a boy living at the Quarry, said that he saw a cart
near the Greyhound, containing manure. Saw the
defendant take the fork off the cart and run off with
it. Christopher said that when prosecutor had lost
the fork. The last witness said that the defendant
had took it. Ran after him but did not see him.
Samuel Warrell said that he met a man with a fork
on his back running towards the Heath, believed the
man to be Aldis, will not swear to him as my eye
sight was bad. Mary Ann Lewis, wife of Henry,
Lewis, living at Norton said she found the fork pro-
ducediin his entry about eight o'clock at night
William Mamm, landlord of the Greyhound, said
the defendant was in his house, in the evening saw
Brooks cart before the house. Defendant left about
half-past six o'clock. Police-constable Davis proved
apprehending the defendant. Mr. Collis addressed
the Bench for the defence, and the Bench remarked
that it was a ease of strong suspicion and dismissed
him with a caution.
CHARGE or STEALrmo AWATCH.—Lazaraus Fisher,
a soldier of the 36th regiment, was charged with
stealing a watch at the Lye, on the 20th ult, the
property of Samuel Collins. After hearing a por-
tion of the evidence, the case was adjourned for a
week for the prisoner's solicitor to attend.
1 ni-`IBFERS.—The Brickmakers' Arms, Lye, from
John Pearsall, to Elizabeth Higge ; Hands to the
Pump, Stourbridge, from William Fox, to William
Cotton; Mount Street Tavern, from Edward Gray,
to David Dakin, beerhouse ; Shrubby Cottage, from
Thomas Smith, to William Talbot •, The Holly Bush,
Belbroughton, from Thomas Smith, to Charles Cox.
r. Monday
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An out-door license Longlands, from Joseph Henry
night.l upset
Pilsbury, to Thomas Perkins.
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DEATH 'moat SCALDB.—A little child named Eli Taylor.
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himself on Saturday, while lett alone for a short time in
the house.

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Fowler. J. Shute, C. Lea, W. Lister, F. B. Newcomb,
E. B. Holmes, forwards. Kidderminster : P. Good-
win, baek ; G. L. Talbot, J. F. H. Saunders, half-
backs; H. A. Saunders, 11. M. Newcomb, quarter-
backs; J. Potter, J. Baker, L. A. Gabb, C. T.
Ewart, H. Dixon, F. Jotham, E. A. Andrews, J. IL
Watson, T. Winwood, forwards.
BAGLEY IL BELBROUCIFITON.—This match was played
at Hagley on Saturday last. Hagley winning the toss;
the ball being kicked off by Belbroughton was quickly
taken down by the Hagley forwards towards Belbrough-
ton goal, and after some vary swift play succeeded in
scoring a goal. Hagley then kicked off and several
fp o d runs being made on both sides Otter succeeded in
placing the ball through the posts, scoring the 2nd goal
for Hagley which was not allowed by the Belbroughton
1 umpire, half-time being called. Some very good play
was exhibited, No other goal being obtained the match
ended in one goal and one disputed goal for Hagley, and
one goal for Belbroughton. The play was exceedingly
fast all through the game.