The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-08-19 00:00:00

ALARMING AND DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

AT WHITTINOTON,

On Friday evening a fire was discerned in the rick yard
of Mrs. Mary Pearman, of Whittington Hall. As soon air
the fire was discovered, a man mounted a horse and rode
to Stourbridge as fast as possible for the fire engines,
when the Plicenix and Birmingham Alliance fire enginee
were soon in readiness and despatched, the latter arriving
there firat, about haltipast live o'clock, under the super-
intendence of Mr. John Saunders. Upon their arrival
• number of willing hands from a large crowd which had
congregated near the spot were, by means of buckets,
endeavouring to present the fire spreading, but It was
unavoidable, as the flames with which several ricks were
encircled were increasing. The engines were brought
into requisition, and a good supply of water was at hand
in a large pool, from which volumes were thrown on to
the burning mass for several hours. After vigorous
efforts the tire was got under towards midnight. Upon
inspection the next morning, it was found that a large
hay rick bad been damaged, it was estimated, to the auk-
ouin of LEM; also, a barley straw rick, worth over CO,
and an oat rick, valued at £6O, were completely des.
troyed. The whole were covered by insurance in the
Birmingham and District Office. The origin of the fire
was first attributed to the excessive heat of the sun dui,
inn the day, but as the ricks had caught fire on the out-
sides it was considered to have been the work of an in.
eendiary. Inquiries were made by Mr. Beach and Police.
sergeant Baldwin, of Kinver,!when they ascertained that
some children were playing in the nekiyard at about
four o'clock on the Friday afternoon. One of them
having been pointed out to the policeiofficer, he asked
him who was with him in the rick-yard, when he deniei
it, but after several questions bad been put to Lim, adi
mined being there, with two others. lin namea and
ages are respectively :—tieorge Hubble, aged 9 years,
Charles Price, aged 9 years, and Arthur Rowley, aged 7
years. When ail three were brought together Hubble
said that Price took the matches and gave them to Mow-
ley, who struck one against a wail and put it under the
hay rick. Price struck another one, and put it under the
hay rick. Price struck another one, and put it under the
oatis rick, and they all then went away. On account of
their tender years they were not taken into custody.
They are all the children of persons employed by Mrs.
Pearman, who was absent at market at the time the fire
was discovered.

AN EVINING BEVERACia. CaCS'ULNE. The Focd
Journal says :—"lty a new proem to which the nibeare
dubjected, the principal part of the oil is effectually re-
moved ; a thin beverage, well adapted for afternoon or
evening use, as a substitute for tea, being the result. The
flavour of Cacti *fine will, in addition, be a great attrac-
tion to all."—Each packet or tin is labelled, " JANEs
EPPs & Co., Homccupathic Chemists, London." Also,
makers of Epps's Milky Cue. oine (Caca•Mue and Cue-
dented Milk).
lloijowuya PILLS.—The Grin/est Wonder of Modtrn
rimce.—Tbey correct biliousness, prevent tlatulency,
eleishoe the liver, and purify the system, renovate tem
debilitated, strengthen the stomach, increase the appe-
tite, invigorate the nerves, promote health, and reinstate
the weak in au ardour arm vivacity never before eapets-
enced. The sale of the pills throughout the globe as-
tonishes everybody, cui vincing the most sceptical that
dolloa aye Pills trance, ada all other medicine fJr rem,
vat of disease of every name. They are indeed • Wes.
snag to the aMicted mil a boon to those who suffer from
ray disorder, inters at orexternal. Thousands of persons
nave testified that by their use alone they have beyu
restored to health after all other remedies had provel
insucceasful.

LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR.—Mrs. S. A. Austin's
WORLD'S HAIR BEsToRER OR DRESSINDTeI. fails to
quickly restore Gray or harled !Kw to its youthful colour
and beauty, and with the first application a beautiful
gloss and delightful fragrance is given to the Hair. It
stops the Hair from falling off'. It prevents baldnes,.
it promotes luxuriant growth ; no other preparation will
produce the same beneficial result. In large Bottles,
Price Six Shillings. Sold by Chemists and Perfumer*
everywhere. Depot, 266, High Holborn, London.—}oo
'AMORY:RR BAIR. MTS. ALLEN'S ZYLOBALNANIA
far excels any pomade or. hair oil, and is a delightful
fig, pressing ; it is a &stale and separate preparation
torn the Restorer, and its use not required with is
Price of Zyloualsamutu, Three Shillings.

San Mona FARM/S.—Sixteen quarts of 13110 C Mange,
Custard, Pudding, Charlotte Moose, &e., ran be made
rein a single packet of the Amencau '' Hand Sea MO,.
Anne." Its incomparable excellence and cheapness,
the variety of phhes to which it is applicable, and the
sunplicity of preparation, make it toe most healthful,
convenient, and delicious food in the world. For In-
fants', Children's, or Invalids' diet, its nourishing and
acalth.giv lug properties render it preferable to all Corn
visors, Moment's, Corn Starches, &c. his simple, deli.
cute, nutritious, remedial and economical. as It can be
furnished for one-hail the cost of the above articles, for
oil of which it is more than a aubsti Lute. In shilling
fackets, of all chetatAts, grocer. and corn chandlers
turoughout the United Kingdom. hand Sea Moss Patine
Co., 266, High Holborn, Loudon; and Park Place, New
York. U.S.

AUNIUE To MOTHERA.—Are you bToken of your rest
by a sick child, buffering with the pain of cutting teeth ?
io at once to a Chemist, and get a bottle of Mrs, WINS-
LOW.. SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor suf-
ferer immediately; it is perfectly harmless; it produces
natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, End
the little cherub awakes as" bright as a button." It has
en long in use in America, and is highly recommended
by medical men ; it is very pleasant to take ; it soothes
the child; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves
wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
f ir dysentery, and diarrhtea, whether arising from teeth.
ing or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wm-
TAM'S SOOTHING SYRUP, and see that "Curtis awl
Vtrkins, New York and London," is on the outside
wrapper. No mother should be without it.—Sold by all
medicine dealers at le lid per Bottle, London, Depot
93, Oxford St.

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?noted arid Pothebed by the Sole Proprietor. SIMEON
"AEU). at cc. 011c,s. 92, High•Strset, StOorbridge, LI
lke County n! Worcester: to which place all letters:sod
'titer Co6lloollll,lollti inuyt be eddressed.
Saterday, Auguet 19, 1171.