The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-07-06 00:00:00

OLD HILL.

ASSAULT AT CRADLAY STATION,—At the Police Court,
on IVednesday, before Messrs. Barra, Mingley, and
Clarke, Isaiah Edmunds was charged by Inspector Lock
for having, on the lfith nit, at Cradley Station, unlawfully
obstructed, impeded, and assaulted William Oakes, the
signalman; and further charged him with being drunk
and using obscene and abusive language on the same date.
Gilkes said on the above date he was called by a gentle-
man to defendant who was drunk and using abusive and
obscene language. lie laid hold of defendant and put
him outside the platform. When be got defendant outside
he (defendant) struck witness and kicked him. Defend-
ed, pleaded guilty, and was flied 5s and costs, in the first
case, and for the second offence was ordered to pay the
costs.

NON-MAINTENANCE OF A DAVOHTER. Jesse Hower
was charged by Mr. John Taylor, Relieving-utlicer, for
allowing his daughter Ruth, aged 18, to become charge-
able to the common fund of the Dudley Union. Mr.
Taylor proved the case, and stated that the maintenance
of defendant's daughter cost 2s per weak, and she bad
been in a fortnight. Defendant was ordered to pay the
Is claimed, and costs.
A WIFE lIEATER.—WiIIiam Smith was charged with
assaulting his wife, Ann Smith, on the 29th alt. Both
parties seemed to have been knocked about pretty well,
the complainant having two fearful blank eyes and the
defendant sundry scratches on tile face. Complainant
said she did not wish to press the ease against her hus-
band, who had promised to behave better towards her in
future. Defendant was bound over in two sureties of kW
to keep the peace.
NEULLCT OF W OLE .—Caroline Matson, Jemima Mar.
son, and Samuel Matson acre charged by John Tibbetts,
gleed washer, for neglecting their work on the '2sth ult.
After hearing the evidence Caroline and Samuel were
lined Ss and cost., and the other defendant was
missed.
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WomeN's Queinitzui.—Jane Weswood was charged by
Helen Field with assaulting her on the 28t.h ult, at old
Hill. Complaisant said on the above date she had some
words sith defendant, who shuck her a violent blow on
the temple, and gave her a black eye. The defendant
pleaded guilty, and was lined Is and costs. or seven days.
The defendant c.pressed her willingness to do the seven
days. . •.,

STEALING DueEs —Edwin Stringer was charged with
stealing two ducks, the property of William Smith. Ser-
geant Davis said he had beeu instrueted by the Superin-
tendent to ask for a remand far seven days. Prisoner
was remanded until neat lVednesday.
STEALING MONEAL—ES WilLetts Mn bail), was indicted
at the Stafford Sessions charged with stealing £5, the
monies of his master, John Wright, on the 27th April,
and was sentenced to sia months.

In Packets only.—The system originated by Messrs.
Horniman of supplying their pure tea ia packets, alieivs
an immense saving to tile consumer, when compared with
the loss of labour and numerous middle profits in sup-
plying tea in the ordinary way, because not only does the
purchaser receive the Importer's guarantee of purity,
and good value for money, but an article •• always good
alike" all the year round, is secured at prices so mode-
rate, as to be within the reach of all classes. For thirty
years Horniman's Teas have been recommended for their
great strength, delicious flavour, and perfect wholesome•
ness, combined with real cheapness. Sold by 2,538
chemists. itc., in 1,000 towns. For local Agents, see
advertisement in this paper.
IF THERE ARE ANY LADIES Who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited to
give it a Walt and carefully follow out the directions
printed on every package, and if this is done, they will
say, like the Queen's Laundress, it is the finest Starch
they ever used. When you ask for GLENFIELD STARCH
see that yon get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted
for the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spur
ions imitations.

BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES, for the cure of Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or any
irritation or soreness of the throat, are now imported and
sold in this country at Is lid per box, put up in the form
of a •• lozenge." It is the most convenient, pleasant,
safe and sure remedy for clearing and strengthening the
voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
hays: " I have often recommended them to friends who
were public speakers, and in many cases they have proved
extremely serviceable." The genuine have the words
•• Brown's Bronchial Troches" on the Government stamp
around each box. Sold by all medicine vendors.—Lon-
dun Depot, 493 Oxford-street.
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CONSLEPTION.—DR. LOCOCK'S WAFERS—The Father
of the young lady who was cared (Mr. Norman, 29,
Smith•street, Wasivick), sends the following, dated,—
The Convent, Teinple•strect, Wolverhampton.—" Dear
Papa,—The Dr. Locock's Wafers you sent me completely
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of counterfeits.