The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-11-18 00:00:00

THE STOTTRBRIDGE OBSERVER.

SUDDEN DEATE.—It is our painful duty to re-
cord the death of Mr. W. Pearson, of Norton, who
died suddenly yesterday, at Shrewsbury. Deceased
was highly respected by a large circle of friends,
and his sudden death has cast a sad gloom among
all who knew him. The inquest will be held this
day, Saturday.
LECTURE ON SALT.—A lecture Was delivered at
the Union Hall, on Monday night last, under the
auspices of the Church of England Association, by
the Rev. J. H. Thompson, of Cradley. Subject:
"Salt, its Chemistry and Geology."—The Rev. H.
Sherrard was in the chair and briefly introduced
the lecturer, who gave a very interesting and
instructive lecture on salt. A number of coloured
diagrams were introduced so as to show the
various seams of marl and salt, which he said was
to be obtained in many parts of the world but the
finest srlt was to be had in Worcestershire. No
salt in the world was equal to that of Droitwich
and Stoke. The Lecturer went on to show the
great depth of the pits and workings of the salt
into the square, also pointed out the great good
it was for many purposes. The lecture was
listened to with marked attention and at the
close Mr. Sherrard moved a vote of thanks to the
Lecturer. In doing so he said he much regretted
, the small attendance of members of the Church of
England. The lecture was for their benefit and
they did not avail themselves of the opportunity
given by attending.
NotresT.—On Monday last an inquest was held
,at Mr. P. Perrins's, the Cross Inn, Oldswinford,
before Mr. M. Corbet, deputy-coroner, touching
I the death of John Phillips, who died from injuries
' received while at work, at Amblecote, on the Bth
inst.—Mary Phillips, wife of deceased, said that
her husband was 63 years old and a carpenter by
trade.—John Gough, labourer, said that they were
engaged at work at Amblecote, on Wednesday
morning last with six others. Deceased was the
foreman and they were lifting a bridge up. While
they were lifting the bridge some ballast gave
way and the bridge fell down on deceased.
They got the woodwork off him as soon as possible
but Phillips was insensible and at once conveyed
him home.—Robert Eagar, surgeon, said he was
called in to attend deceased and he found him
suffering from concusaion of the brain. Deceased
did not rally and died at half-past nine o'clock the
same night. In answer to a juryman witness said
he was quite satisfied as to the cause of death.—
The Coroner briefly Eitmmed up and said from the
evidence given it appeared to be quite an accident.
No one was to blame.—lhe jury took the same
view of it and returned a verdict of "Accidental
death."
EMIGRATION TO QUXENSLAND.—The new ship.
Glamis, took her final departure from Gravesend
on the 9th instant, having on board the following
number of emigrants bound for Brisbane, Queens-
land, viz :-54 married people, 92 single men, 59
single women, 40 children between the ages of 12
and 1, and 5 infants, making a total of 225 adults.
Ihe emigrants are under the care of Dr. Chas. R.
Woodward, L.R.C.S., kc,, this being his sixth
voyage, and the single women are under the
charge of Mrs. Deere.
THE BROTHERS WARDROPER.—These celebrated
artistes favoured this town with a visic on Wednes-
day and Thurday evenings and gave two entertain-
ments to large audiences. The performance far
excells anything we have previously witnessed in
this particular branch of the profession and the
extraordinary rapidity with which they change
their characters and dress is something to he
marvelled at. It will interest our readers to know
that these gentlemen will pay a return visit to
Stourbridge on Friday, November 24th, when they
will introduce an entirely new programme, "Mrs.
Brown, or which is which" in which they will
assume 8 different characters without leaving the
stage.
Harris and Metheringham Confectioners, 72 & 47
High Street, have been appointed agents in Stour-
oridge, by the Midland Tea Company, London, for
their splended tea 3s. per pound, in Air-tight Tins
only.
RAILWAY OFFENCE.—At the Police Court, yes-
terday, before Colonel Fletcher, H. 0. Firmstone,
and F. Evers Esqrs. Samuel Southall, of the Lye,
was summoned for travelling with a dog, on the
18th ult. not having paid for the dog. William
James Morgan, station master, of the Lye, said
that tne defendant came by train to the Lye, and
got out by the 6.10. train. Defendant refused to
pay for the dog he had with him. The ticket
collector also proved that defendant had no ticket
for the dog. Mr. Leadbrook produced the bye
laws. Fined 6s and costs; in default, 14 days.
BREACH OF TEE PRAM—Cecil &MUMS, was
charged with committing a breach of the peace, by
fighting in High Street, on the Ist lent. Police-
constable Smith proved the case. Defendant
pleaded guilty, and said the other man struck him
first. Ordered to pay cests.
DRUNK AND DIBORDRRLY.—Titus Parish, of Bel-
broughton, was charged with being drunk and
disorderly on the 12th. Police-constable Payne
provedthe case. Superintendant Freeman proved
three previous convictions against the defendant.
Fined 10s and costs.
STEALING RABBIT TRAFB.—Charles Lawley was
charged with stealing five rabit traps, and two
ferrets the preperty of Mr. H. Foley. Remanded
to Brierley Hill.—William Hartle, was charged
with stealing fourteen rabbit traps, the property of
Mr. H. Foley. Police-sergeant Steveson proved
that he found the traps on the defendants premi-
ses. They belonged to Mr. Foley. Remanded to
Brierley Hill, bail being accepted in one suriety
of £lO, himself in .220.
CAUTION TO RAILWAY TRANSLLERS.—NathanieI
Yates was charged with getting out of a railway
carriage on the 22nd ult. whilst in motion. Thomas
Buttler, foreman porter, provedthat the defendant
got out of the carriage while in motion. He shouted
to him not to get out, but defendant attempted to
get out and fell down. In trying to save defendant,
was knockedhimself. One of defendant's legs was
between the carriage and platform. Harry Bond
gave corroborative evidence. Mi. Wall addressed
the Bench for the defence, and said he was very
sorry. Fined 10s and costs.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Itichard North was
charged with being drunk and fighting at Beauty
Bank, on Friday last. Richard Kelly proved the
case. Several previous convictions were proved
against defendant, and he was fined 10s and costs.
id CAUTION TO SWEARERS.—James Betts was
charged with using obsene language on the 12th
inst. in Coventry Street. Police-sergeant Rea proved
the case, and defendant was fined 5s and costs.