The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-08-27 00:00:00

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The House referred to the Military Commit-
tee a motion for the abolition of the Mobile
Guards, and their :11110 nuati.m with Ow regu-
lar army.
It is expeetea that Ow Military Committee will
propose to extend the enrolments to all men from
20 to 35 years of age.

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propriai e remarks from the Rev. David Magin•
nis. the presentaiion was made by J. E. Swin-
de'l. Esq., who spoke at some length upon Miss
Sbort's long connection with the chapel and
sel.ools. The remainder of the evening was de-
voted to songs, glees, pianoforte solos, &e., until
a late hour, when the party separated. On the
motion of Mr. J. Millward, a cordial vote of
thanks was given to the choir for their services
at the chapel during the past year.
TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF CONIES.—At the
Petty Sessions, held yesterday, before Major
Fletcher and B. Littlewood, Esq., Robert Har•
per war charged with being on land in the oeen-
pation of Thomas Lashford, on the 13th inst,
in search of conies. Henry Cochrane proved
that he had the right of shooting over the land.
Ile saw the defendant in the field with a dog
beating the hedge for rabbits. Defendant said
that he had brought Mr. Lashford's horse into
the field. Thomas Lashford proved that de-
fendant was not in his employ, and that he had ,
nothing to do with his horse; neither had he 1
any right in the field. Fined 2s 6d and costs;
in default 14 days.
ASSAULT CASE.—Martha Timmins was charged
by Matilda Jane Green with assaulting her on
the 18th inst. Complainant said she was having
some words with the defendant's daughter, and
when the row was over, defendant came up to
her, pulled her hair down, and struck her under
the ear. Thomas Hill proved that he saw the
defendant strike the complainant two or three
. times under the ear. Fined Is and coats: in
default 14 days.
CHARGE OF STEALING COAL AT CRADLET.—
Before Major Fletcher, B. Littlewood, and W.
C. Firmstone, Esqrs., William Walker MI, and
Charlotte Walker (150, were charged with steal-
ing a quantity of coal on the 6th inst, the pro-
perty of Samuel Evers md Sons. James Little-
wood, watchman, proved that on the above date
lie was v.iiLulliug Homer Hill Colliery. He saw
the defendants picking up coal. Had caught
them three times that day had often cautioned
them. The value of the coal was 4d. Mr.
James Swindell, jun., said lie was very sorry to
press the case, but he wcs obliged to do so, as
there WB4 a great quantity of coal stolen, and a
good deal of damage done to the property.
The mother of defendants was called for the de-
fence, and said that the defendants were at work
at the time in the chain shop. Fined Is each
and costs, being their first offence, and cautioned.
—Hezekiah Walker, cousin to the last defend-
ants, was charged with a similar offence on the
6th inst. James Littlewood, watchman, proved
the ease, and said defendant had 2511i5. The
defence was that he was at work in the shop from
five in the morning until ten, and then went to
weigh his chain ; and called a witness. Ad-
journed for 14 days.
RECEIVING STOLEN COAL.— Rebecca Walker
was charged with feloniously receiving a quan-
tity of coal from Hezekiah Walker, knowing it
to be stolen. James Littlewood proved that he
saw the last defendant take some coal from the
colliery to the house of defendant. This case
was also adjourned for 14 days for the produc-
tion of witnesses for the defence.

MORE COAL STEALERS. —Emily Burgess and
Rachel Atkinson were charged with stealing
coal. The case was proved by James Littlewood.
Atkinson was committed to Worcester for seven
days. Burgess was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Lucy
Attwood and Myra Walker were charged with
feloniously stealing a quantity of coal on the
17th instant, the property of Samuel Evers and
Sous. Police-constable Roe proved that he saw
the prisoners taking coal. They had about 1
cwt. The defence was they picked up the coal
out of the road. Cotamitted to Worcester for
seven days.
STEALING A PURSE OF MONEY. William
Smith was charged with stealing a purse and
seventeen shillings, on the I.9th instant, the pro•
petty of Elizabeth Perks. Prosecatriz said she
lived at the Longlauds On Friday last was in
Stourbridge Market Hall. Had a purse in her
pocket, which contained the above amount.
Had not pulled the purse out of her pocket.
About four o'clock she felt a hand in her pocket.
She turned mend, and rialw the prisoner putting
his hand in his own pocket. She at once accused
him of taking her purse. but he denied it. She
told him she would have him locked up. He
11l not give it to her, but dropped it. Mary
Box proved seeing the prisoner drop the purse.
William Farmer, maltster, of Belbroughton,
proved that he saw the prisoner take the money
out of prosecutrix's pocket, and held him till a
constable came up. Parish-constable Bird said
that he apprehended him. Prisoner pleaded
guilty, and WAS sentenced to three months' hard
tabour.

STEALING APPLES. Benjamin Mills was
charged with stealing on the 18th inst. a quantity
of apples, the property of Charles Mills Tho-
mas Mills proved that he saw the defendant
throwing at the apple tree, and knock some
apples off the tree. He then got over the gate
and picked them up, and ran away. Prosecutor
said he did not wish to press the case, but his
apples had often been stolen, and he was
obliged to take the present proceedings. The
defendant admitted to him taking the apples.
Fined Is and costs, and ld the value of the
apples : in default seven days.