The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-10-10 00:00:00

OLD HILL.

CUARGE AGAINtiT AN APPRENTICE.—AtIthe Petty Sea-
sio,, held on Monday, before Messrs. F. W. G. Burrs,
an.l C. Cc chratie Esqs., Brinjamin Parkes, an apprentice
t Messrs. Rich alarm and Smith, giass tnaeufacturers,
of hi hkeo,e, woo eiargeil with absenting himself from
his work on the 28-h nod 29th of Setionber, without
lawful excuse. Mr. Addison di fended. Henry Woke-
cum', mender, proved that the defendant left his work on
tile eh ice date without leave. Defendant had left hts
w irk hef ire. The defence was that the defeedaut was
I. Fined 51 ant cotts : in d !foil 14 jes
As AULT CASEG—Saintiel StrVitor and John Perk.,
ta-s voting men were charged with assatnting Joseph
Wesiwood of Old Hid, no the stlt inst Complainant said
as lie was rimming out of Mr. Westwood', public-house.,
lie I..et the two defendants who struck him tersrai times
and 'AA al him Iwo witneii..S give corrob trot to evi•
deo eis The 05.1' rtglinst Perks Win and
Sivlter fined fis 64 and code.
Hrrrsiau (.2e.T.-13efore Messrs. C. Coehrane, F.
W. ti. Bares, It L. Fries,. 11. Howard and L Freer.
rii•.nlai Pool. William Pit, and leicliard Pool were
.•lii-rtt-id by D tvid Parsons, landlord of the Railway in.,,
Book with relu-ing to quit his bouae, on the 26
. when rs queeted. Con,plainset said that tha three
iirorhdra were in his house ab ut hal past 8 sielock.
'racy began to quarrel arnotig themselves, and he was
shod of a thaw- banes arid nut for the police. He
aidered them out, and they refused to go. After noose
ii illeuity he got Thomas out, and he r:tarneel, and they
al begdn to fight. William and fliehard were nut so bad
Fined Is each and costs, or default, se v.-n days.
Fit:TORY ACT POSNCOTIONS.—EImibeth Davies was
cidaded by William H. Brewer, Sub-inspecter, with bcing
lieu-copier of a retina shop, in the parish of Rowley
Reg s. op the 22nd Sejeembi7, permitted a boy named
Joseph Billingham, under eight years of age, to be at
work in the shop contrary to the Act of Parliament.
Mr. Perry appeared to prosecute, and said the SaulnionS
Nu. taken out under the 6th and sith Section, which
en wt., that no child under 8 years shall be employed in
any workshop. He should prove that the boy was under .
ag-i, and that he was employed to blow bslloses. Mr. ,
Brewer said that on the above date he visited the de.
fendant's shop, and found the boy Biliinghem, blogring
ash eroluced a certificate, shinning that he was ,
Under the age. Bellows blowing is sore bard work, much
harder than shUtting link, He laid hold of the boy, and
adad him his name and were his mother lived. Am
Tide sure Billinghem is the buy. Defendants daughter
appeared on behalf of her mother, and admitted that the
by w ,s blowing, but said that her mother knew nothing
about it. .Mary Dillingham was then charged with per-
mitio•g Joseph Itillitighatu to work in the shop, the
as d boy beieg under 8 years of age. She was further
aiarged with obstructing Mr. Brewer while in the exe•
cuiiiiu of his duties, whereby she had tendered herself
liable to a penalty of f:2O. Mr. Perry said that complain•
ant took the boy to his mother Wit 9 refased to give his
name or age, and was very abusive to the officer. Mr.
Bre.‘er proved taking the boy to his mothers house. He
asked her name and the boys. She refused to give it to
hin iind flew at him and was very abusive. She also
told 'lie workmen not to tell their names. Ile had to
leave mid revisit the shop with Policeman Collier. She
still refused to give the name of her boy and herself, and
it was at the request of the policeman that she gave her
wane. Folice.constable Collier preyed that Mary Bib
Itngti in was very violent and excited, and refused to give
the umnes. The defence was that she was going up to
the roan to remonstrate with him for letting her son blow
ths bellows. The Bench considered all thecae. proved,
bat suggested the cone of ohatruction should be with.
drawn, as there was another charge against her. Mr.
Brewer said he was quite willing, but la wished it to be
understood that the people of that district could not
obstruct officers in the execution of ,their duty. Davis
was fined 2. 6,1 and c ists, fled Dillingham Was Sued is
and costs, and ordered to pay costs in the sscond case
i John Patrick was fined ls and costs, for neglecting to
seal his child to school. Mr. Brewer proved the case.
Cot!. STRALINO.—SAreh Willett, was sentenced to the
House of Correction for 24 hours, for stealing a quantity
of coal the property of Noah Hiugley. Charles H. Oakes
proved the case.
BREACH or 7 LIE PEAClL—Charles Croshaw and James
Croshaw were charged with c mutating a breach of the
peace by ficbting, on the night of the 27th ult. Police.
constable Holland proved the case, which was withdrawn
on payment of costs.—Jeremiah Rayboold and Benjamin
Attwood were charged with • similar efface on the 4th
Police-constable Collier proved the case. Defeo 1-
ants pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay coats.
CHARGE OF STEALING A SANYEII—Jane White was
charged with stealing a hammer on the 12th alt, the
property of Martha Parkes, and Sarah White was charged
with receiving it, knowing it to be stolen. After hearing
the evidence, the Bench dismissed the case.
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CHARGE OF STRAUS° A HORAE liGH.—EdWfini Green
was charged with stealing a horse rag on the Itiult., the
property of Joseph Whittaker. Defendant was dismissed
with a caution.
Brv.m.mo FRUIT —Alexander Hughes was charged
stealing a quantity of apples and pears, on the lath ult.,
the property Mr. F. W. 0. Barr., of Old Hill. Tun
case was proved, and defendant lined la and conts.

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Bryant and Mav beg to direct opecial attention to their
New Oval Pocket Vesta Boxes, vith Pstent Spring Cov-
ers, which are entirely free from all Rough Folg v and
Sharp Corners, and admitted by ever) one to be the Beet
and Cheapest Pocket Box ever produced. &tailed every-
where at One Penny. Patentees and sole manufacturers,
Bryant and May, London. B.

Mr. R. Sawyer, revising barrister, held • court at the
Ravine Arms Hotel, Env'lle, on Tuesday. Mr. k'ernie
Of Stafford) attended on behalf of the Conservatives, and
Mr. Jordan (of the firm of Messrs. Rogers and Jordan,
solicitors, Stourbridge) appeared for the Liberals. This
district is divided into tour sections—Upper Arley, Bob-
bington, Euvilie, and Kinser. For Upper Arley 6 were
struck off. 6 placed on i for Bobbingtou, 3
off and -1 on; Enville, 4 off and 3 on ; Kinser, 16 off and
18 on.—Mr. Ferule said,as this was the last court for West
Staffordshire, he thanked Mr. Sawyer for the mauner in
which he had conducted the buainess for the several courts
throughout the district —Mr. Sawyer having thanked
Mr. Fernie for the compliment pail hint the procetdlngs
terminateJ.