The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-03-25 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

DRUNK.—At the Petty Sessions, on Mondsy last, be-
fore J. Holcroft and L, Freer, &WS., John Thompson,
of Quarry Bank, WAS charged by Superintendent Mills
with being dtunk and incapable, on the 18th instant.
Mr. Addison defended. Police•constable Hammond
proved the offence, and said that defendant was lying
drunk and incapable in the street. Fined he.
EVADING TOLL.—JAIIIeB Costello WAS summoned for
passing through Coslisiurnbrook Gate, on the 11th lest,
without paying fourpenci. for tull for • horse and cert.
William Fowler, nate.keeper, said the defendant refused
to show him the ticket, when he caked for it. The de-
fence was that he had paid for a ticket, having passed
through the mune day, but just at the time complainant
asked for the ticket he could not find it. He, however,
found it shortly after, and showed it to the complainant;
but he refused to look at it. Defendant here produced
the ticket, which was admitted to be the ticket given for
• that day. The Bench said the law was to show the ticket
when asked, or pay; and as he did not show the ticket
hews, liable to pay. Fined fit and costs : in default 14

day a.
bRCNK AND RIOTOM—Henry Jones, alias Cooper,"
was charged with being drunk and riotous on the 12th
inst. Police•constable Mee proved the case. Fined 2.64
and cost.; in default seven days.—James Granger was
charged with • similar offence on the 14th inst. l'olice•
constable Lavin and Thomas Gill proved the case. The
defendant wu fined 28 61 and costs ; m default 14
days.
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ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—John Cartwright, residing
in Amblecote, was charged by Superintendent Mills with
assaulting Police•conetable Grady, on the 191 h instant.
Mr. Addison defended. Complainant said that early on
Sunday morning defendant was in Bent-street, talking to
some loose women. lie went and ordered the defendant
home, when the latter struck him on the face with a fish
he had in his hand. He caught hold of him to take him
to the station, when defendant turned round and kicked
him on several parts of his body. Wane., afterwards
gut assistance, and locked him up. Poliee(eergeant
Breton said that a little before two o'clock he went into
New-street, and saw the officer and defendant down.
Defendant, who was on the top, was kicking Grady.
After he got up, defendant walked towards the station,
when defendant struck him (Breton) a severe blow, and
he struck the defendant again with his fiat, and knocked
him down. They then had a tussle. Witness got mishit(
ance, and locked defendant up. Defendant was very
violent. Police-constable Goodfellow also gave corrobo•
rative evidence. Mr. Addison addressed the Bench for
the defence. Fined .£5 and cost.; in default two months'
imprisonment.
CHARGE Or PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS. Joseph
Pearson, landlord of the Broekmoor House Inn, Brock-
moor, was charged with permitting drunkenness in hie
house. Mr. Clulow defended. Police-constable Cotterill
said that about three o'clock he was near the defendant's
house. Heard a great noise. Went in, and a man
named Taylor charged Wassail with stealing his watch.
Wassail at that was very drunk, and had to be led away.
Taylor was also drunk. When Taylor said that his
watch was stolen, witness told him to get out a warrant
for Weasel'. Defendant was present at the time. The
men were drunk, and he called hie attention to it. Mr.
Clulow addressed the Bench for the defence, and said he
was instructed to deny what the policeman had said, and
should call two independent witnesses named Richard
Beddall and Joseph Powell, who swore that both Wheeler
and Walsall were sober, and the Bench said they thought
it possible the officer was deceived, and dismissed the
casr.

CHARGE or EWREZZLEBIZNI. William Bolt was
brought up on remand, charged with embezzling surds of
money, the property of his master, Benjamin Whittaker,
cab proprietor. John Hook Holt. iron merchant. said
that on the sth February the prisoner came to bias, dad
be paid him 3s for cab fare to Dudley, and on the 15th
of February be, the fare to Kingswinford.—Benjerniu
Whittaker proved that prisoner was in his employ as cab
driver, and it was his duty to pay over all cab fares on
the night of receipt. Prisoner had weekly wages, and
was not entitled to retain any part of what he received.
Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he hoped his master
would be as lenient as poseible.—Prisoner was further
charged with embezzling the sum of 4s 3d, on the 10th
of March. Prosecutor said that on the above date the
prisoner told him that he had paid 11,34 to Mr. Elcock.
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for hay. Edwin lcock, (Vale; io hay, iii thst Os the
EMI March prisoner ram to him for some hay, and had
two trusses, for which he paid is. Poll. ..constable
Hollies proved apprehending prisoner. The cases sera
not preshed, and the Bench decided to deal summarily
with them. and prisoner wan sentenced to six months'
hard labour.
BEERItoCRE OFFENCE. Benjamin Downs, fruiterer,

residing in Stourbridge, was summoned by Superinten•
dent Mills for being in The Bridge Inn, Ambecote, dur-
ing prohibited hours, on the 26th of February. Police-
sergeant Breton proved the ease. Defendant admitted
being there, and the Beach fiord him lid and costs;
In default seven days.
DRUNK AND INCAPABLE.—ThotiIas Taylor and 'Ebonies
Broad were charged with being drunk and incapable of
taking care of a horse and cart, on Saturday n:ght.
Police-eergeant Breton proved the case. Defendants ad-
mitted the offence, and said they had been up all night.
Fined 28 61 each and Costa; in default 14 days.
ASSAULT CasK.—Charles Rowley was charged with all•
wilting Lucy Hill, on the 16th instant. The case was
withdrawn on payment of costs.
CEUROR OF THRRATRNING.—WiIIiam Edwards, glass•
blower, was charged with using threatening language to
Sarah Perry, on the 11th inst. The threat complained
of was that ha would break her head in. Two witness.,
named Charles Wright and Mary Ann Hall, were c.lle
to prove the case. Defendant was bound over to keep
the peace for six months in £lO, and one surety
complainant to pay the costa us 6d.
ItlxorsrEntat.—At the Police Court, on Tharday,
be-
fore J. Holeroft, Esq., Thomas King was fined 6s for
being drunk in High-street, on the dint instant. Police-
sergeant Breton proved the case.