The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-08-13 00:00:00

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1870.

man, and got him to settle it, and defendant psid 10t
costa. On returning home, and when near the Travel. '
less' Rest, the defendant called him into the house, and
asked him to have something to drink. Complainant
went in, and after sitting some time, the defendant began
a quarrel with a man named Robinson. Complainant
would not let him fight, and the defendant turned upon
complainant in a brutal way, knocked him down, and
kicked him, and said he would pay another 10s for him.
Witnesses were called to prove the assault, and the Bench
fined defendant lfla and COStS.
CHARGE OF DETAINING • GOLD Rio.—Eliza Smith,
residing at the Travellers' Rest, Long Lane. was charged
with unlawfully detaining a gold ring, the property of
Henry Oliver. Mr. Shakespeare defended. Complain.
ant said that about nine months ago be went with another
man into the defendant's house, and asked her what she
I would allow on a gold ring. Defendant lent 4s. She
stated at the time when the 4s was paid, she would give
up the ring. About a month since he took the 4s and
offered them to the defendant. She refused to give up
the ring. and lie took out the summons Mr. Shakespeare
said it wan a case for the C -it,' Court, and the Bench
dismissed the summons.
ASSAULT CASE.—Owen ii ^barged by John
Hadley with assaulting him at tie 12. Witnesses
were called to prove the Ctis4:, and dem, fined is
and costa; in default 14 days.
DRUNK AND RIOTOUs.—Owen Hadley we, charged by
Superintendent Overend with being drnnk and riotous,
On the 12th ult. Police•censtable Dean ett proved that
the defendant was drunk raid qua.relsonie, stripped, and
wanted to fight. Fined frs stet

AESS.fI7LTING AN OLD Wt,NAN Jo.. Perry, nailinas-
try.. reidding at Haim...wen. ea. ~:arged by Ann FeemeY
with assaulting her 0 .?I-o Curt.piainant, who
Ia eighty-three year id, . • , defendant came into
her house on the above de • :: 11,1,1 hoot of her by the
shout& rs, and shook her. h: e wilco injured by the
shaking Defendant denied patting his hand upon her.
Fined 6d and coats. - .

ANOIIILB Ass.iutr Cass.—James Harris was charged
by Caroline Lee with assaulting her on the 26th ultimo.
Complainant said she was haying some words with the
defendant's sister, when defendant el/me up and struck
her • severe blow on the temple. • witness corrobora-
ted, and 41efondast was fined 6d and costs.
ASSAVLTING A 1301 N—Sarah Taylor was charged with
aeiaulting a little to y named Herbert Barton, on the 10t
inst. Complainant said he went to fetch some bran, and
on returning met the defendant, who struck him on the
sole of the head. Fined is •nd costs.
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A DisoRDERLy Wome.N.—ktotha Hayes, of Long
Lane, was chewed by Superintendent Overeud with being
drunk and riotous, on the 13th instant. Folice•eonstable

Smith proved the offence, and defendsnt was fined e6d
and costs. .

NEGLECT OF WORli.—Elias Cartwright was summoned
by N. Homes for neglect of work, and the latter claimed
105 as compensation. Defendant pleaded guilty. The
ease not being pressed, defendant agreed to do the work,
and pay costs. A similar order was made against Alfred
Hart.—David Brooks was charged with a similar offence,
but as he did not appear, a warrant was issued for his
apprehension.
BREACH OF THE PEACE.— Thomas Robinson, alietA
Mounter," was charged with committing a breach of
the peace by fighting, nu the 18th inst. Superintendent
Overend proved the Case, and as defendant was an old
offender, he was ordered to find one surety in £lO, and
himself in £2O to keep the peace for six months.

MAGISTRATE'S REMARKS.—At the close of the sessions
Mr. tiem remarked that most of the cases that had come
before them that day, were cases arising through persona
drinking. and that the costs amounted to £7 10s, which
came out of the pockets of the men, and the wives and
families suffer in consequence. He thought it was dis-
graceful to fill ale, when those who asked them to do eo
had already had sufficient.

BELBROUGHTON.

SERMONS.—The anniversary sermons were preached
in the Wesleyan Chapel, Broomhill, on Sunday but, by
the Rev. R. Bramborough. A tea meeting inn, held at
the game place on the following day. The proceeds of
the tea meeting and collection realised a considerable
amount

CRICKET.

LYE C. CRADLE? PARR.—A match was played between
the above.named clubs on the ground, at Woßemote
(kindly lent by T. H. Pargeter, Esq.), in connection with
the Institute. There were fifteen players on each side,
and some good cricket. The fielding and bowling being
good on both sides, the scores were nut large; but it will
be seen that the Cradley Park won after a well contested
game, amid a goad deal of excitement, which was maid-
feated among the partizans of each side. The following
is the full score:—

CRADLRY PARK.

First Inningo. Second Innings.
E. Wall, c Brooks, b Yorke 6 b Hill
T. Cox, c Woodhall, b Yorke 0 b Yorke
A.
..Fellows, c E. Brooke, b
. . _

10 c Anson, b Yorke II
3 1 Beddoes
8
ji.Yl)26kri.Ock,:-cunanodutb Yorke.. 0 not out
T. Hadley, e and b Perry .. 2 c E. Brooks, b
Beddoes
W. Harmon, it Green
.1. Davies, c Yorks, b Perry 2 b Yorke 1
S. Con, c Newnsim b Yorke 0 b Yorke 3
E. (*rice, c Yorke, b Perry.. S b Yorke 0
J. Williams, b Yorke
Yorke
Z. Stinson. c Hill, b Yorke 0 b Hill
.1. Connack, c South, I
Yorke 3 ran out .
J. Hadley, not out ........ 11 c Beddoes, b Yorke 6
1 T. Hamer, c Smith, b Yorke 6 c Beddose, b Yorke 1
Byes
Wide*
61 45
1 Lra.

First Inning.. ' Second leninp
H. Hill, c Stinson, b Cox .. 4 nm out 4
Rey. R. Yolks', c Stinson, b
Hadley
Cranmer, b Cox
W. Perry, c Parrock, Is Cox.. 8 c Cox, b Halley 0
J. Woodhall, b Hadley .... 13 run out
.1. Boddoes, c Stinmo, b
Hadley
W. Green, cJ. Hadley, b Cox 1 b Hadley
W, Anson, c T. Helicon, b
Hadley
W. Bennett, b Cox
J. Smith. c J. Hadley, b T.
Hadley
E. J. Btooks, b Cox 0 b Cox 4
E. Brook., b Cox
Davies, b Cox
Peskin., not out
Newnam, run out 2 not out
Byes
Wide balls

AMBLECOTE 0. BEATH.—Mis match way played on
the Race Course, on Saturday last, and was decided in
favour of the Heath Club, on the first innings, time not
allowing the game to be played out. The bowling of
Bowen, and the batting of Edge and Sewell, on the part
of the Heath Club, was very good: as was else the bow.
lug of Davies, and the batting of the latter and Cooper,
on the pert of the Ambleeote. The following is tke
score :

AmßLEcorm.
First Innings. Second Innings.
E. Windmill, b Cartwright.. 6 c Wyatt 5
J. Brookes, c Wyatt .. 1 b Cartwrigbt .. 5
T. Davies, b Bowen .. .. 3 b Bowen 15
H. F. Chance, b Bowen .. 6 c Price .. ..
E. Bann, ha wkt 5 thrown out by Edge 1
W. Bowater, b Cartw right .. 0 run out .. .. 6
W. Potter, c Price .. 1 c Porter .. 6
J. Hickman, b Bowen.. .. 6 b Bowen .. .. 7
C. Cooper, not oat 0 at Bewell .. 12
A. Scnven, o Cartwright .. 0 not out ..
E. Penn, b Bowen 0 b Bowen 0
Extras 3 Extras I
31 65
HEATH.

First Innings. Second Innings.
T. Wyatt, b Davie. .. 1
J Edge, c Bowater 1 not out.. .. 27
J. Bowen, c Chance 0 b Chance .. .. 5
G. Sewell, b Chance 1 ran out 16
s. Cartwright, .it wkt .. 10 b Bowater .. 0
.1. Solloway, c Chance.. .. 4 cot out ..
C. E. Leeson, b Chance .. 6
W. Porter, b Davies 5
J. Noke. b Davies.. 1
W. Price, c Davies .. 1
W. Phillips, not out .. 3
.. Extraa

Eaviux v DM/LlM—The return match between the
above clubs wee played on Monday last. on the Dudley
ground, and resulted in a earned rictori for Neville.
Time not glowing, the match was decided on the first
innings. The batting of J. Wilkinson end A. Hayes, for
their respective sides, was very good. Sore