The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-02-20 00:00:00

PATUPPAY, ITV. 50,

would be satistisd if repremarided sad paying costs. De-
fendant was informed by the Magistrates that he was li-
able to a penalty of £2O or three month's imprisonment,
it was only by the leniency of his masters they did not
fine him. Defendant was ordered to return to his work,
and pay 8s costs.
NaGLEcT or WORK.—Richard Hyde, stoker, in the
employ of the Stourbridge Gas Company was charged
with neglecting his work on the 11th inst. William North
manager, said that the defendant neglected his work and
was drunk, and in consequence of his neglect, there was
a loss to the company of 10s. Fined 5s and coats and
ordered to pay the 103 loss.
GAME TRESPASS —David Edwards was charged, with
trespassing on land belonging to Mr. Foley, on the Ist
inst., in search of gime. William Toy, keeper, and
three other witnesses proved the case and said they found
him in the cover. There wap a secLn.l charge against
him* giving his wrong name. Fined 5s in each case
and .costs.
DR.IINK AND RE7UsING TO Qom—Anthony Msley was
illuttted with being drunk and refusing to quit the White
Hart Inn, Hails Hill when requested. William Henry
Pope proved the Cub, and defendant was fined 103 and
costs.

CIIARGH OF KILIAN° A PARTITIDOR —Edward Wall, was,
charged with killing and taking a nartridge on the 21st
Jan. Mr. Hoiberton appeared to prosecute, and Mr.
Waldron, defended. Joseph Wood, carter, in the eta-
ploy of Messrs. Bowler. of Wall Heath, said that about
eight o'clock on the morning in question, ho saw the
defendant shoot a partridge, and he called another man
to pick up the bird, which tried to rise twice. Mr. Wal-
dron, for the defence denied the charge, and said he
should be able to prove by the defendant's master that
he was at work at the time he was alleged to be killing
the parttidge, and if nece.sary should prove the witness
had a strong feeling against the defendant. Thomas
Danlo, charter-master to Earl Dudley, said that on the
day in question he went to the pits about 7 o'clock, and
saw the defendant there driving a horse. Defendant was
there until after 11 o'clock. William Lawranoe, said
that he went to work with the defendant at 7 o'clock and
worked-with him untill after 11 o'clock. Defonda.ut did
not lime daring that tinse and left work at 2 o'clock.
Tie Bench considered the case proved and tined def end-
ant Ws and costs. Notice of appeal was g‘ven by Mr.
Waldron.

FOR WAGES.—Edward Aston was summoned
by William Rigby for £4 121 Gd, wages alleged to be due.
Mr. Holberton, appeared for complainant, and Mr. Wal-
dron defended. Complainant said he agreed with the
defendant to repair a pit at £6. Defendant had paid him
a. There was still £1 due, and .E 3 for money paid for
wages, as labour work at the requsst of the defendant.
Mr. Waldron, said it was a case for the County Court,
as it was money paid by complainant at the request of
defendant, and not wages due. The Bench did not ithink
it was in their jurisdiction, and dismissed the case.
C/FIRGE OF DEFRAUDING TIIR RAILWAY COMPANY.--
Edward Brown, George Henry Brown, and Joseph Davis
appeared on remand charged with riding from Brierley.
Hill Ststion, Is Brettell Lane, without having a ticket
Mr. Waldron appeared for defendants and said that
draughts had been made with the officers of the com-
pany, to withdraw the case on defendants paying coats,
which was allowed by the Beuoh.

DRIINKENNEB4.—It the Police Court. on Thursday,
before Mr. I. Spooner, stipendiary, Condrick Hampton
was charged with being drunk and riotous at Kingswiu-
ford on the 6th inst. Police-constable Baynton, proved
the case and defendant was fined )13 6d.
SCHOOL BOAED PROSECUTIONS.—The following persons
were summoned by Mr. V. Breton, School inspector and
were each fined ss; in default 7 days, for neglecting to
send their children to school: Richard Ball,Joseph Dab)!
William Wassail, Thomas Walten, William. Jones,
Alfred Pugh, Charles Oliver, Samuel Meese, and Sam-
uel Perry.
CHARGE AGAINST A PCBLICAN.—John Radcliffe, land-
lord, of the Queen's Head Inn, High Street, Quarry
Bank, was summoned for keeping his house open during
prohibited hours, on Sunday last, the 14inat. Mr.
Homfray appeard for the defence. Police-constable
Lavin, said be visited defendant's house about a quarter
pasA font o'clock, on the afternoonin question, and found
14 luau drinking in the club room. They were all neigh-
bours. , Witness called defendant's attention to the, men
and he said they were at a funeial. Mr. Homfray said
it was a club funeral at Quarry Bank Church, and it was
for Hr. Spooner, to decide. Mr. Spooner: The act of
Parliament has decided that a bona-fide traveller tnust
live three miles away from the house. Mr. Homfray,
said defendant was perfectly innocent of any offence
against the law. There had been a funeral The men
took the body to church and they came back to the house
and had some refreshments, ale and meat. It was the
custom of the district. Mr. Spooner said it was a bad
offence to have 14 men drinking in the house. He did
net consider it was necessary for men to have drink at a
funeral. The house was open. Mr. Homf ray: Only for
that one puspose. It was not a very grave offence against
the landlord. The rules of the club provided that the
men should have refreshments, and the house was not
open to anyone but the men connected with the funeral.
It was the custom of the whole neighbourhood. Mr.
Spooner: The law is not so, Mr. Homfray sweated
LA a comical An should be inflicted. Mr. Spooaar :Oh
certainly not ; I will not put a nominal fine on defendant.
A. public-house in the neighbourhood of a cemetry would
do as snomous trade. He should fine defendant £5 and
costs, but should not endorse his lieense.

BRUTAL ASSAULT WITH A POKER.—Adam Webb, a
miner, was charged with assaulting Mark Kennett, on
the 13th inst. Complainant said he was a miner in the
employ of Mr. Bowen, at Brettell Lane. On the night
in question he wasat the Vine Inn, Delph, with defend.
ant. They had some words together and he left about
five minutes past 11 o'clock. As he was going along the
road defendant struck him on the head and shoulders
with a poksr. Mr. Spooner said it was as bad a case as
he had ever heard. Defendant said complainant Caine
Into his house and Lii wife said if he did not go out she
would break his legs with a poker and she struck coin=
plainant. Complainant pulled her hair, and he (de-
fendant) ran after him but could not catch him. Defend-
ant was fined £3 and costs; in default 6 week's imprison-
ment.

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