The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-26 00:00:00

OLD HILL.

LECTDRE.-00 Monday evening last, the Rev. Arthur
O'Neil, of Birmingham, delivered a lecture in the Primi-
tive Methodist School-room. With his wonted earnest-
ness and eloquence, he expatiated on the " Peace of
Europe," the •` Alabama Claims," and the " Irish Qum.
Bon." His audience, winch completely filled the room,
seemed by the applause they bestowed during the lecture,
to be in unity with his opinions upon these now absorbing
topics. At the close, an unanimous vote of thanks was
accorded to him, and the meeting separated.
BEEnnouse OFFENCIL—At the Public Office, on Wed-
nesday last, before F. W. G. Barra, Esq., William Mor-
gan, landlord of the Crown and Anchor Inn, Cradley
Heath, was charged by Superintendent Mills with keep-
ing his house open for the sale of beer on the night of
the 21st alt, after lawful hours. Police-constable John-
son proved that he visited the defendant's house at 11.35.
He found two men in the house, drinking. Defendant,
in answer to the charge, said that a man drove up with
a horse and trap, and that he had nothing to drink.
Ordered to pay costs.
BEEItHoUSE OFFENCE.—Fterbert !Tingley, landlord of
the Vine Inn, Crailley Heath, was charged by Superin-
tendent Mills with keeping his house open for the sale
of beer on the 21st ult. at twelve o'clock. Mr Ponton
defended. Police-coostable Thompson said that he visited
the house a few minutes past twelve o'clock. He new a
gallon bottle and another bottle filled with ale, and car-
ried away. Mr. Ponton addressed the Bench for the
defence, and contended that it had not been proved in
evidence that any sale took place, and that it was the
defendant's brother who was there, and he (defendant)
gave him the beer in the two bottles to take home.
Ordered to pay costs.
DRUNK AND RI.TOUS —John Ha-should was charged
with being drunk and riotous on the 6th instant. Police-
constable tihenstone proved the offence, and said that
the defendant was very noisy and challenging persons to
tight, at Cradley Heath. Defendant was ordered to pay
a fine of Is and costa.

A JUVENILE DELINQUENT.—JaMe3 Jarvis (15), was
charged with stealing a qnautity of potatoes on the 18th
inst, the property of William Whitehouse. Prosecutor
proved that the potatoes produced were worth 3d. Joseph
Holmes proved that he saw the boy go into the field and
pull the potatoes up, and put them into his pocket. He
foil 'wed end caught him. Fined Is, and ordered to pay
3d, the value, and costa; in default 11 days.

THURSDAY.
Before Major Fletcher and IL Small, E.

DISORDERLV CONDUCT.—John Humphries was charged
with being drunk on the night of the 22nd inst. Police.
constable Fairbanks proved the offence, and defendant
was fined ss.

Ctisnon or ATTEMPEII RAPE. Henry Evans was
charged with attempting to commit a rape on Hannah
Hill, residing at Cmilbournbrook, on the night of the
13th instant. Mr. Addison &fended. Complainant said
she was returning from Stourbridge about half-pimt nine
o'clock at Light in company with defendant,and when
near Ambleecte defendant wanted her to go across the
fields. She refused. He then caught hold of her and
throw her down, and committed the offence complained
of. The case was remanded to Wordsley, on Monday
next.

WAGES CASE—William ',aye was summoned by Elijah
Powell for refusing to pay him the suns of to hi wagen
alleged to be due. Complainant said he was engaged by
the defendant to get ashes out of the furnaces at 3; 4il
per day, and there was the above amount due. Complain-
ant failed to prove that defendant owed the amuunt
claimed. Defendant admitted owing 5s 3d, and the
Bench made an order for Inas to pay that amount and
costs.

Sri Alarm BOoTs.—Hantah Gorman wan charged with
stealing a pair of boots, the property of Hannah i cry.
The case was remanded to Wordsley on Monday heat for
the attendance of a witness.

C1111:CE OF STEALING A SHaWL—june /NOE, was
charged with feloniously stealing a shawl, the property of
Ann Smith From the evidence it appeared that the
prisoner formerly resided with the prosecutrix, who was
in the habit of lending her the shawl and other articles.
On Saturday last prisoner asked for the loan of the si.arri
to go out. but did not return, but left her lodgings and
went to live elsewhme, and had not returned the shawl.
Defendant said that she simply borrowed the shnWl as he
had often done before, and the Bench dismissed the case
as it had not been proved that there was any felonious
intent.