The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-06-18 00:00:00

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SCHOOL SERMONS.—On Sunday last two ser-
mon! were preached in the Congregational
Chapel in aid of the Sunday Schools: That in
the morning by the Rev. J. Richards, Pastor;
that in the evening by the Rev. J. Marsden,
S.A., of Kidderminster. At the close of each
sermon a collection was made, and the handsome
sum of £l2 was collected, the chapel being
crowded at night.
HAGLEY STOCK SALE.—An extra Stock Sale
took place on Monday. There was a good sup-
ply of beef and mutton of choice quality, and a
large attendance ; and, although the markets
during the previous week were dull with a
drooping tendency in prices, this was a spirited
sale. About .£2,800 worth of etock was disposed
of.

WHOLESALE THIEF.—At the Petty Sessions,
held yesterday, before B. Littlewood, W. C.
Firmstone, Esqrs., and Major Fleteher, William
Jones, of Bridgnorth, was brought up on re-
mand charged with stealing eight pairs of stock-
ings aud three pairs of trousers, on the lath
just, the property of Thomas White, of Lutley.
Die case was proved and the prisoner appre
betided by Police-constable Poole, and, he was
cowinltted for six weeks' hard labour.

Fommir DISPUTE.—WiIIiam Whitehouse was
oharged with feloniously stealing a feather bed,
two sheets, and other articles on the 15th just,
the property of Charles Smith. Prosecutor said
that the sheets and blankets were his property,
and the bed belonged to his wife, it having been
given to her by her father previous to his death.
Sue defence was that prosecutor was his brother.
in-law ; that his father Med, and prosecutor had
received £22 10s, and he thought he was anti.
tied to some of the goods, being the eldest son.
Vefendaut was ordered to give up the goods.
AFFILIATIOX CASE.—James Talbot was wun-
moiled by Margaret Randle to show cause why
he should not support her illegitimate child,
which she alleged he was the father of. Defend
aut admitted the paternity, and the Bench made
an order for LiO2 to pay 2s 6d per week, and
costs.

CHARGE OF WILFUL DAM tGE.--Thomas Fox.
hall was charged with wilfully damaging a win-
dow on the 10th lust, the property of Thomas
Hill. Mr. Homer defended. Complainant said
lie lived at the Hayes. On the above date the
defendant got a pole and broke 27 panes of glass,
value 20s. The window looks over defendant's
garden, and he threatened to break every win-
dow put in: Mr. Homer, for the defence, ad-
mitted that the window was broken, but not by
his client. Even had he done so, the man be-
lieved that he had a perfect right to do it, as it
was adjoining his land ; and he had several uit-
nesses to prove that defendant did not break the
window ; and contended that it was a disputed
right, and the Bench had no jurisdiction. David
Taylor was called, and proved that he saw the
defendant break two panes of glass with a pole,
and part of the brickwork. Mr. Homer said if
there was any damage done he must go to the
County Court, as it had not been proved that
defendant had done anything maliciously. Case
dismissed.

DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. Mary Ann lien•
drick, a prostitute, was charged with being
drunk and riotous, 16th inst. Police-constable
Horneblow proved the case, which was admitted.
Superintendent Freeman proved she had been
several times previously convicted, and the
Bench fined defendant 15s and costs—il 5s 6d ;
in default one month.

A RETRacToRy PA.UPER.—William Dale was
charged with destroying the clothes at the
CoMn, on the 16th. Pleaded guilty. William
kiemlitley proved the ease. Committed for one
,uonth's hard labour.

CHARGE OF INDECENT ASSAULT.—John Davis,
all elderly man, was charged with indecently as-
melting Sarah Jane Evans (12), on the 16th.
Prom the evidence of complainant it appears
!eat she was sent on an errand. On her way
she saw the prisoner, who called her, and com-
mitted the offence complained of. Prisoner was
committed to take his trial at the next Stafford
Ses,ions.

CHARGE OF DAMAGING MOWING GRASS.
Henry Pearson, Thomas Mer,dith, and Richard
Marsh, three boys, were charged with damaging
a quantity of mowing grass, the property of
Samuel Grove. The case against Pearson was
withdrawn, and, after hesring the evidence
against the other two, the case was dismissed.