The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17 00:00:00

gocalaub istrict Veto.

CIIAROK OC TarSPASS.—At the rutty Suiten'
held yeiterday, before Major Fletcher and TILL.
Firer, Esq., William Aldis wee charged with
being on land in the possession of Charlea Evera
Swindell, Esq., in searoh of rabbits Oa the 11th
lust. Defendant wio further charged uith hav-
ing in his possession a sun, a powder !Link,
shut GA, Yuliew•matable Hill said he was on
duty near the rice-course, and waw the defend-
ant get over the hedge on to Mr. Svidadell's laud.
Defendant shot. hat could not then toll whether
it was a rabbit or a hare which lie shot at. He
followed the defendant, and found upon him a
rabbit, a gun, powder-thick, and shot. Defend.
ant, in a hunionrous way, admitted that what
the policeman had said was true in every parti-
cular. On being told that he was liable to a fine
of £2. Defendant said all right. He must pay,
and was quite prepared. It was the first time
ho had shot a rabbit under such circumstances.
Defendant was then fined lug and cost. The
second charge was withdrawn.
CHARGE OF STEALING NAlLS.—James Curton,
of the Lye, was charged with stealing on the
22nd May, 4Silbs. of nails, and a bag, the pro-
perty of William Chance. Thomas Allen, a
little boy, said he saw a hag of nails on the foot-
path near to Chance's house. They belonged
to Mr. Chance. The defendant picked them up
and gave them to his wife, who took them into
her house. Sarah Chance, of the Lye, said she
was going down the road, and saw the defendant
' looking at some nails. He put them back again,
and said he would take them to his house. Pe-
fendaut did take them. The nails were in the
road. Do not know who they belonged to. De.
fendant said there was a dispute about the nails.
Two other persons had claimed them, and he
told complainant that when they could arrange
between themselves he would give them up.
Complainant had also sued a man in the County
Court for the saute nails, and got a verdict
against him. The Bench dismissed the case,
as it was a matter for the County Court.
AFFILIATION CASE.—Williana Ashwell, goods.
' guard, was summoned to show cause why he
I should not support the illegitimate child of
Emily Brettle, of Pedmore. Defendant did not
appear. Ordered to pay 2s Gd per week, and
costs.

Cu ROE OF ASSAULTING • WIFE.---BOTijaMill
Armsbaw, puddler, was charged by Emma, his
wife, with assaulting and heating her. Com-
plainant, who had a frightful black eye, asked
the Bench to allow her to a ithdraw the ease.

ASSAULT CASE. Fowkes was charged
by James Wood. a little boy, with assaulting
him on the 19th instant, by thrashing him with
a cart whip. Complainant said on the above
date he was bathing in a brook, when the defend-
ant came up to him, nod hit him on the back
with a cart whip. Henry Bate corroborated
complainant. Defendant said he did not intend
hurting the boy, and he did hit him twice. The
Bench fined the defendant Is and costs.
NmoLyeriNo TO SUPPORT • WIFR. —Mr. Bar-
ratt, relieving-officer, applied on behalf of the
Board of Guardians, for a summons to be taken
out against Robert Brettle, who had neglected
to support his wife sad children. The Bench
granted the application. Mr. Darratt also made
a similar application in reference to Isaac Har-
ris, who lives at the Cliff. This was also
granted.

LICKNSES.—On and after the 15th inst, all
beerhouso licenses will in future be granted by
the Magistrates, and not by the Excise as here-
tofore.

it ,ItO OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting
ut the Board was held yesterday, Mr. Grainger
in the chair. There were also present :
Messrs. Brooks, Doody, Griffin, Rhodes, Geest,
Wood, Relliuson, and Dr, Walker. Admitted