The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-16 00:00:00

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at the other end. The box has only just been
completed, and it has been singularly unfortu-
nate, for no leFa than three times has it had a
hole knocked in its side by trucks running off
the line. Mr. Phillips, station-master, and Me.
Inspector Loek, were immediately on the spot,
and soon got a body of men together, and the
line was clear for traffic at ten o'clock.

LECTURE.—The second lecture of the season
in connection with the Church of England As-
sociation, was delivered in the Union Hall, on
Tuesday eying, by the Rev. W. R. Cosens, vicar
of Dudley, subject,--" A Tour through some
(fld Cities ;" illustrated with diagrams. Amongst
those present were the Revds..J. S. Bolder°, H.
Sherrard, G. Gilbanks, and J. J. Welch; Messrs. I
A. Freer, E. B. Marten, S. Smith, C. Evers, J.
Shearman, A. Clarke, R. Paddon, T. Akery, S. I
Colbourne, J. Ridley, &c.—The Rev. J. S. Hod
dero (Chairman of the Association) presided, and
said he must make an apology for not being
there at eight o'clock, with the lecturer ; but his
clock must have been wrong. He did not think
Mr. Cosens was a stranger to many of them, and
most of thew had heard him before. Ho was
sure they would have a very interesting and in-
structive lecture, and he hoped they would con-
tinuo to have lectures as interesting as that
which had been delivered by the Rev. Mr. Boyle,
of Kidderminster, and the one they were just
about to listen to.—The rov, lecturer then gave
a long and instructive description of the ancient
cities of the east, including Babylon, Nineveh,
Thebes, Tyre, Damascus, Palmyra, and other
ancient cities. He gave a graphic account of
these cities, especially Thebes, Babylon, and
Nineveh, and the wonderful manner in which
they were constructed, Babylon being the largest
and most beautifully constructed, it being in the
olden time GO miles in circumference, each street
going straight from one side to the other, and
being each 15 miles in length. The walls of this
wonderful place were 373 feet high ; but now
there is not much remaining to tell the traveller
of its once greatness and magnificence. He
also spoke at some length as to Thebes; its col- '
lossal pillars, dm., which still remain, being 70ft
high.—The Rev. H. Sherrard moved.that the
best thanks of the meeting be given to Mr.
Cosens, for so kindly coming forward, and deli-
vering such au excellent lecture.—This was
seconded and carried unanimously, and the
meeting separated.—Wo noticed that many of
the members of the Association for whom these
lectures are got up, with a view of bringing them
together) were conspicuous by their absence.
DRUNK AN!) RIOTOUS.— Samuel Coley and
Robert Dancer were charged by Parish-constable
lticklin with being drunk and riotous at Beauty
Bank, on the 9th inst. The case was proved,
.(nd defendants fined Is each and costs; in de-
fault seven days.
A SIMILAR DASE.-1101USS Baker was charged
by Superintendent Freeman with being drunk
and riotous, on the 9th inst. Police-constable
Limpet said he was on duty, and found the de-
fendant drunk, and making a great noise. He
refused to go home, and when attempting to take
him into custody, defendant struck witness seve-
ral times. Fined 20s and costs; in default one
month.

DIitiNKENNESS.—At the Petty Sessions, yes-
terday, before Major Fletcher, C. Cochrane and
W. C. Firmstone, Esgrs., Peter Scaythaui,
puddler, was charged by Superintendent Free-
man with being drunk and riotous in Coventry•
street, on Saturday night last. Police-sergeant
Jones proved the offence, and defendant was
lined 2s ad and costs.—George Gould was
charged by Superintendent Freeman with being
drunk and riotous on Saturday night last. Po-
. . . .

lice-constable Lampet said he was on duty in
Market-street, at a quarter past twelve. He saw
the defendant who was cursing and drunk. He
was fined 5s and costs.
CHARGE OF STEALING BOOTS. Elizabeth
Abernethy was brought up on remand, charged
with stealing a pair of boots, the property of
Robert Keudrick.—Mr. Burbury defended.—
Francis Pearson, pawnbroker, proved that the
prisoner brought the bouts produced for pledge,
on the 20th November. Prisoner said the boots
belonged to herself.—Sarah Ann Handley, in the
employ of Mr. Kendrick, proved that the boots
belonged to her master, and she marked them
herself. Saw prisoner in the shop two months
since, and recently by the door. In cross-exam-
Mation witness said she had sold similar boots
to various persons. Might have sold those pro-
duced.—Police-sergeant Jones proved appre•
bending prisoner, who said she had pledged
them for another girl—Mrs. Oakes proved that
she gave one shilling for the pledge ticket.—
Prisoner was further charged with stealing a
pair of boots, the property of Elijah Smith.
Francis Pearson proved receiving the boots in
pledge' and giving 2s for them. Prosecutor
proved that he missed Fix pairs at boots one
night. Could not swear the boots produced be-
:onged to him, but they were similar to those he
had lost. Police-sergeant Jones proved appre-
hending the prisoner, who said that she had
them of a girl named Durkin, and that she
pledged them. Mrs. Oakes proved that she gave
Is for the ticket. The Bench said it was a
queer way of doing business. Witness said she
should never buy any more. The Bench said
they did not think there was sufficient evidence
to send her for trial, and dismissed her with a
caution.

FELONY CASE.—John Allen was charged with
feloniously stealing a pair of trousers on the 23rd
November, a waistcoat on the 30th November,
and another waistcoat on the sth inst, the pro-
perty of Samuel Edwards. Prosecutor, a glass
maker, said the prisoner had been lodging with
him for nearly a month. The trousers awl
waistcoats produced were his property. Ann
Burton said the prisoner came to lodge at her
house. He brought the trousers produced to her,
and asked her to pledge thew for him, and get
as mush as he could. She took them to Whit.
wells shop, and got 2s 7d on them. Elizabeth
Whitwell proved receiving the trousers in ques•
Lion from the last witness ; and also a waistcoat
on the 6th inst. Annie Stevens, assistant to
Mr. Moody, at 13rier1ey Hill, proved receiving a
waistcoat of the prisoner, and that she lent him
Is 6d on it. Police-constable Bevan proved ap-
prehending the prisoner, who admitted haviug
the goods, but said he did not intend to steal
them. Prisoner said he had done it through
poverty. Sentenced to one mouth's imprison-
!nen:.

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND FILLS.—it the present
time much watchfulness must be exercised, and tne Cat-
tiest evidences of ill health immediately checked, or a
slight illness may result in a serious malady. Relaxed
and sore throat, diphtheris, quinsey, coughs, chronic
cough, bronchitis, and most other pulmonary aff,ctions
will be greatly relieved by rubbing this cooling Ointment
into the skin as nearly as practicable to the seat of nit.
chief. This treatment, at once simple and elf .olive, is
admirably adapted for the removal of such diseases dur-
ing infancy and youth. Old asthmatic invalids will de.
rive marvellous relief from the use of Holloway's reme•
dies, which have brought round many such sufferers, and
re.established health after every other means had sig.
sally failed.

BRoWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES, for the core of Coughs.
Colds, it.irseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or an
irritation or soreness of the throat, are now imported and
sold in this country at Is 1 Id per box. put up in the form
of a "lozenge. It is the most convenient, pleasant
safe and sure remedy for clearing and strengthening the
voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
says: I have often recommended them to friends who
were public speakers, and in many cases they have proved
extremely serviceable." The genuine have the words
Brown's Bronchial Troches" on the Government stamp
:iroond each box. Sold by all medicine vendors—Lou.
don Depot, 493 Oxford-street.
SimPioN'S CATTLE SPlcE.—This seasoning powder, to
sprinkle amongst the food for horses, cows, calves,
fatting cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, is the tint article
ever sold as Cattle Spice," and ten times stronger than
any imitation ; its wonderful effects are proved all over
the world. Sold retail in halfpenny packets, and six-
penny packets, by grocers, druggists, and corn dealer.
,verywhere, with the makers' trade mark and signatures
—BREAD AND PAsTRE MADE EASY.—A fair trial is asked
for Simpson's " Clipper " Custard Flour, Egg Flour, and
!baking Powder—three new and most excellent articles,
in large penny packets, and sixpenny boxes. Sold by
grocers, druggists, and confectioners, everywhere.—
Simpson and Co. (sole manufacturers) Chiswelbstreet,
i London.

nom= For the TEETH and BREATH. A few
drops of the Fragrant Pori/jar on a wet tooth brush pro.
bees a delightful foam, which cleanses the Teeth from
all impurities, strengthens and hardens the gums, pre.
vents tartar, and arrests the progress of decay. It gives
to the Teeth a peculiar and beautiful whiteness, and ire.
parts a delightful fraganee to the breath. It removes all
unpleasant odour arising from decayed Teeth, a disor•
dared stomach, or tobacco smoke. The Fragrant
PoriLim is purely vegetable, and equally adapted to old
and young. It is the greatest Toilet discovery of the age.
Sold at 2s 64 by all Chemists and Perfumers. Prepared
only by 11. C. GALLUP, 493, Oxford-street, London. The
word '• Floriline "is " Trade Mark."

IP THERE "RE ANY LADIES who hare not yet used the
CILENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited to
give it a Wall and carefully follow out the directions
printed on every package, and if this is done, they
say, like the Queen's Laundress, it is the threat Starr
tlie.v ever used. When you ask for GLENFIELD STARen
me that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substitutid
for the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spur-
ious imitations.

()HADLEY HEATH.
ACCIDENT ON min New Poom—On Sunday last, three
young men who were skating on New Pool, had a narrow
escape of drowning. One of them happening to get in,
his two companions ran to his assistance ; but they, too,
owing to the breaking of the ice, were soon struggling in
the water. Cries for help were raised, and the two were
soon rescued. The third was not so fortunate, and he
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was forced to prop himself on the edge of the ice for half
an hour before he could be taken out of the dangerous
position. A man named Littlnwood, by the aid of • rope,
extricated all ef them from their peril. As soon as they
were got out they s ore taken to the Vine Inn, where they
so far recovered as to be able to walk home, sadder, but
wiser, for their Sunday skating. This makes about forty
lives Littlewood has saved from this pool. Surely, his
case ought to be brought before the Humane Society.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE.—On Friday, the lit inst. • wan
named John tiles, employed as engine-driver at the
Corngreavea Ironworks, had a narrow escape. He was
standing ou the locomotive engine under his care, and
which was stationary, when the boiler collapsed with a
loud noise. The only injury he sustained we* s scalded
lace. The engine was damaged, but not extensively.
%%toes CASE.—At the Old Hill Police Court. on Wed-
nesday, before Messrs. F. W. G. Bares and E. Moore,
William Adams WAS summoned by \Wiliam Smith for
leaviug his work without notice. Mr. Prescott appeared
for complainant, and Mr. Ebsworth for defendant. The
complain:lnt said deli:nand entered into an agreement to
work far him as a gas tube maker. The agreement VMS
to give or take 14 days' notice, and he loft before the
notice was up. Ile had sustained damage the amount of
1:1. Cross-examined. He commenced to work on the 9th
of September, 10 days after the agreement was written
out. I write out the agreements myself, to bind the
men for 12 months, and find them sufficient work. The
defendant gave me 14 days notice. He worked up to the
18th of November, and I have £1 Is 81 belonging to him.
I told him to come on the Monday. I did not say to the
defendant in the presence of the striker, that I should
not want him to work say more. Did not hear defend-
ant say he should work his notice out. After hearing the
evidence of defendant sad his witness, the case was set-
tled by each party paying their own costs, and complain-
ant keeping the Li 5s 8d he had belonging to defendant.
ASSAULT CASE.—Daniel Butler and Harriet Robinson
were charged with assaulting William Robinson, chain-
maker, en the 11th inst. at Cradley Heath, Mr. Addison
defended. Complainant said the defendant Butler came
down the road and set about him. Robinson kicked him
three times on the side. Complainant was quarrelling
with Butler's sou. Witnesses were called on both sides,
and after hearing the evidence, the Bench dismissed the
case.

THREATENING.—John Anton was charged with threat-
ening to kill Alfred Aston, his brother, at Cradley Heath.
After hearing the evidence, defendant, who has been
summoned for a similar offence before, RAS boned over
to keep the peace for six months, in one surety of £lO.