The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-03-06 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

LOCAL BOARD OF FIZALTEL—On Monday the usual
.xtonthly meeting of this Board was held, under the
presidency of Mr. Cook.— rhe Clerk (Mr. Holbert*
said he had received from the Local Gaverntinent Board
a reply to an inquiry as to the election of Members. It
stated that" as at present advise' tiaey c.rusider that
under Section 26 of the 37 and 33 Vic ,c, 89, the next
election of membbrs of the Brierley Hill Local Board
will take place in March, 1876, up to which date those
members of the Board who, but tor the passing of the
Act, would have retired from office in April next will be
entitled to retain their seats."—The finance report. which
was passed, recommended a cheque for £BO to be granted
to the surveyor, and showed that the amount due to the
asurer was £679 6s. sd.—ln the Town Hall Commit-
tee's report, it was recommenved that the sum of £7OO be
borrowed from the Public Loan Commissioners, to
complete the Town Hall.- -The report was adopted, on the
:notion of Mr. I. Bolliuson.—From the Sanitary Coot-
mittre's report, it appeared that during the month
night-sell had been removed from 197 houses, 108 privies,
87 ash-pits, in all 372 loads.—The Medical Officer's re-
port stated that 39 deaths had occurred during the past
month, being at the rate of 42 3 per 1,000 ; 21 deateis re
stilted from chest affections, 7 from whooping-cough, 1
typhoid fever, and 10 general cases.
CHARGE OF GAME TRESPASS.—At the Police Celli-,
on Itondey, before Messrs. F. Evers, and H. 0. Firm-
stone, Deniel Compson, and laitih Wainwright wero
ch trged with trespassing on land belonging to Mr. Foley.
on the 14th ult, in search of game. The case was not
pressed, and it was withdrawn on payment of Costs.
COAL STE-ALING.—Mary Ann Southall, was charged
with stealing a quantity of coal on the 14th ult, the
property of Messrs. Mobheriey arid Perry. The ca,e we
proved and defendant was fined 5s and costs; in default
seven day's imprisonment.
NoNi-pAymaNT OF POOR BATES,—A. nuaber of persons
were summoned by Joseph William Beckley, collector.
for non-payment of Local Board rate, In most oases
orders were made for payment. Oae against Mr. William
Mullett, was adjourned for seven days.
KINVER Peon RATES.—On Monday, 35 persons were
summoned by John Bennett, assistant overseer of Kinver
for non payment of poor rates. The Magistratss made
an order for payment.
ASSAUL T Casz.—Daniel Gething was charged by
Tryphosia Gething, with assaulting her on the 22nd ult
From the evidence kiven it appears that the defendant is
brother-in-19w to complainant, and that on the night in
question at Amblecote defendant assaulted her. Witness
wave corrorative evidence, and defendant was fined 10s,
and costs; in default 14 daya.
STEALING CLOTH —Amos Clement Griffin, was charged
-with stealing three and a half yards of cloth, the pro-
perty of his master James Smith. Prosecutor proved
missing the cloth and that it was worth 13s. Prisoner
pleaded guilty and was committed to two nsonth's hard
laboar.
ASSAULT CASE.—Sarah Forrestt was charged by
Lorries Edwards with assaulting her on the let ult.
This case as been adjourned, and after two witnesses had
given their evidence the case was allowed to be withdrawn
on payment of costs.
Taaissemas.—At the Public Office, on Monday, the
following transfers took place : The Holly Bush, Brierley
Hill, from Henry Price, to George Walters ; the Rock
Hill Tavern, from Abel Richards, to Henry Richards ;
the Bricklayer's Arms, Quarry Bank, from Barnabas