The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-03-20 00:00:00

WO.tDSLEY.

The Special Sessions for the appointment of Overseers
awl Constables, and fir passing the Surveyors' accounts
for the parishes in the division of Eingsail fart and
WordaloY, have been used for IWonday, the tO.l March.
Daysta.—At the Petty Sessions, on Monday last, be-
fore F. Evers arid U. Hall, Emirs., Thomas Wall was
charged by Superintendent Mnls with being drunk at
Kingawinford, on the 11th inst. Puliee-constable Maland
proved the Cale, and defendant was ordered to pay the
costs.

PlTell AND Toss.—John Evans, John Thomas, and
William 13eavan were char,:ed with playing at pitch and
toss, on the lot instant, at Brockmoor. Police-constable
Cott^rell sabl on the above date he saw the three defend-
ants in company with about ten others, playing at pitch
and tons, in Sun-lane, Brockinoor. Saw some moues
thrown up, and pounced upon the defendants, and picked
up Id halfpennies. On promising not to offcml again,
tht case was withdrawn against the defendants, on pay-
ing costs.—Benjamin Hussey was charged with &similar
offence, on the dud Mat. Withdrawn on payment of the
coats.

DRUNK AND RlOTOUs.—Jmnes Hall was charged with
being drunk and riotous, on the 7th instant. Police-con.
stalde Cotterell said on the above date he saw the de- :
Isndant in the road, rolling about. and saw him go up
t, a man and strike him, without any provocation. De-
fendant pleaded guilty, and was ordered to pay costs.
Arvimarros CAsE —II-nry Taylor was summoned by
Aim Page to show cause why he should not support her
illegithuste child, of whom she alleged he wag the father.
Mr. Bircher, solicitor. Kidderminster, appeared to sup-
port the summons. D.Jeuilant, who did not appear, was
ordered to pay 'its Gil per week and costa, including attor-
ney's fee.
BREiCrt OF Inc PEACE.—John Wa'ker and William
Williams were charged with having, on the :11st of Feb.
runty, committed a breach of the peace by fighting
Parish.constable Robinson proved seeing the defendants
fighting on the above date. There woos crowd of people
round them. Saw them both on the ground. D 'fend-
ants go Hy. a d wee o dere.] to pay the costs.
IlkatittoT ARREARS —Joseph Garbett was summoned
by S ,rah Beildard for £1 I:2s 1.11 due to her for bastardy
arrears. Ordered to pay Su down, and costs.
BREACH OF THE PEACR.--JanleS Morris and Charles
Jackmu were charged with committing a breach of the
peace by fighting, on the Ist instant. Police-consttble
Cotterell said he saw the defendants lighting on the above
date. The one's face was covered with blond. Defend.
ants, who pleaded guilty, was ordered to pay coat,.
AN OLD COAL STEALER Jane Jon.; was charged
with stealing a quantity of coal, the property of Mr.
James Timmins, on the 15th inst. William Rollinson
said oil the above date he saw the defendant and two
, others one boat picking rip sotne coal, belonging to pro-
secuter. Have seen her there before. 0101 hays cantioned
her. Caught hold of her, end took her to, hood, De-
fendant, who has berm previously convicted, was fined sa;
'in default seven days.
I Wit-vim DAMAGE.—Ann Cogney was charged with wi'-
, fully damaging a quick-set fence, belonging to the Earl
of Dudley, on the 11th instant. Robins, the watchman,
I said be new the defendant and two other girls go through
the fence, and break it down. On promising not to
offend again, defendant was discharged.

HICIIICVAY OFFIINCE.—Amo 11adkaa. who did not lip.
pear, wax ,uninioned for allowing a cart to be on the
highway without having any name on it. Police.constable
k'reeinan proved the case, and defendant was lined lid
and costs.