The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-05-27 00:00:00

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a large fountain has been laid down. The green
will be opened tar dancing on Monday next, by
Mr. I. Mlll ,an, the proprietor.

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ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY. On Tuesday
morning about three o'clock, an accident oc-
curred near the viaduct, at Stamber Mill. It
appears that a goods train was proceeding from
this town to Dudley, and when crossing the via-
duct one of the axles of a wagon broke, which
caused several trucks to be thrown off the line
close to the viaduct. Had it been a few yards
further the trucks must have gone over the via-
duct, which would have caused great loss of
stock. Mr. Phillips, station-master, was soon on
the spot; as also was Mr. Locke, inspector. A
number of plate-layers were sent for, and they
commenced to remove the debris, and in a few
hours the line was clear for traffic. Fortunately
no one received any injury.
ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wednesday evening the
Stotirbridge Dramatic Club gave an entertain-
ment in the Corn Exchange, in aid of the funds
of the Dispensary. The proceedings were com-
menced with Mr. E. Fitzball's drains entitled
" The Momentous Question," in which the prin-
cipal characters were well sustained by Messrs.
Bosworth, Bourne, Ewer, and Oliver, and Miss
Annie Carlton. The drama was followed by a
laughable farce entitled " Cool as a Cucumber,"
in which each performer well executed the part
allotted to him. We are sorry to say that the
affair was a decided failure respecting pecuniary
matters, and no doubt the members of the club
will be at a loss themselves.

DRUNK AND RIDTOUS.—At the Petty Sessions
held yesterday, before It. L. Freer and C. P.
Noel, Eeqrs., John Parker was charged by Su-
perintendent Freeman with being drunk and
riotous in the streets, on the I:sth inst. Police-
sergeant Jones proved the offence, and said the
defendant WHB making a great noise. Defend-
ant expressed his regret, and was ordered to pay
6s costs.

DRUNK AND RlOTOUS.—Patrick Kilcoyne was
brought up on a warrant charged with being
drunk and riotous in the High-street, on the
15th April. Parish-constable Bird proved the
offence, and said the defendant was very riotous.
Fined 28 Gd and costs; in default 10 days.
STEALING A JACKET. James Jones was
charged with feloniously stealing a jacket on the
17th iust, the property of William Randall, of
Wollaston. Police-constable Malaud said he had
only just apprehended the prisoner on the above
charge, and asked for a remand. Prisoner was
remanded to Brierley Hill.
NEGLECT OF WORK. William Dainty was
charged by Reuben Hatton with neglecting his
work, on the 17th met, and claimed 5s as com-
pensation. Complainant said the defendant was
a labourer, and worked for him. On the above
date defendant refused to come to his work, al-
though he sent for him twice, and he had lost Sc
through non-attendance. Fined 2s Gd as com-
pensation, and costs, 13s 6d ; in default 14
days.

'CHARGE OF PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS.
Before C. P. Noel and J. Holcroft, Esqrs., Ed.
ward Mills, landlord of the Freemason's Arms,
Coventry -street, was charged by Superintendent
Freeman with knowingly permitting drunken
ness in his house on Sunday, the 21st inst. Mr.
Perry defended.—Thomas Hill said he went into
defendant's house about half-past twelve o'clock,
and stayed until closing time. Went in with a
man named John White. Several others came
in. When he left he was not sober or drunk.
He had about three pints of ale. When he left
the house he felt dizzy. Two of the men went
to fight in the Mill Meadow. Witness went to
see the fight. The ale was brought in two half
gallon jugs at a time. The men were not sober
when they left defendant's house.—Police•ser•
geant (Jones said he visited defendant's house
at a quarter to six o'clock. He found a Mrs.
Hill quite drunk, a man named Kilcoyne, White,
and others. Three men were drunk. He visi-
ted the house again at eight o'clock, and saw Gill
there drunk.—Mr. Perry addressed the Bench
for the defence, and said there was nothing in
Hill's conduct to show the officer that lie was
drunk. Hill had three pints of ale, which had
extended over a lung time. Sometimes a small
quantity of ale will affect persons, and the wit-
ness had evidently been ill for a month previous.
It was quite clear from the evidence of the po-
liceman that he saw but one pint jug of ale on
the table; and he (Mr. Perry) contended that it
had not been proved that defendant had know.
ingly permitted drunkenness, and asked the
Bench to dismiss the case. Defendant had
been fined once some four years ago, and he had
endeavoured to conduct his house properly. -
William Fletcher was called, and said he was in
the house before two o'clock, and was the last
out of the house, all the peraons there were
sober. Mrs. Hill appeared to be sober.—The
Bench considered the case proved, and fined the
defendant .t 5 and costs.
ASSAULT BY A WOMAN—Elizabeth Seward was
aharged with assaulting John Harbage on the
19th instant, at Pedniore. Complainant said on
the above date defendant's child knocked his
child against the door. He went out, and the
defendant put her fist in his face, and struck
him. Elizabeth Herbage, daughter of the com-
plainant, corroborated him. Defendant said it
s children's quarrel. She put her fist in his
face, and he did the same. She called Emma
Ingram, who said defendant never struck coin-
plainant, and there were no blows on either side.
Complainant and defendant were bound over to
keep the peace for six months
ILLTREATING A HORSE.— Charles Aldridge was
charged v. ith cruelly illtreating a horse Oil the
22nd instant, at High-street. Police-constable
Lampett said a gentleman called his attention to
the animal, and he found a wound t.(ree inches
long under the collar. The defendant pleaded
guilty. The Bench adjourned to see the horse,
and finding it a case of cruelty, they fined the
defendant 58 and costs.

DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.— Richard Lillow was
charged with being drunk and riotous in
Church•street, on the 22nd instant. Police•con-
stable Woodhall proved the case. refendant
was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Robert Canar, David
Davis, Daniel Haden, and Joseph Sedgley were
also charged with being drunk on the 21st inst.
Police-constable Smith gave evidence to prove
the case, and said that all the defendants were
drunk. Samuel Rider, of Wollaston, proved
that he saw Haden and Caner fighting, and
Sedgley was backing them to fight. All the
defendants were drunk. Fined 5s each and
costs.