The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-09-05 00:00:00

OLD HILL.

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BASTIRDr.—At the Petty Sessions held here on Wed-
nesday last, before E. Moore and F. J. Clarke, Esqrg.,
Samuel Crampton was summoned by Margaret Tromans
to show cause shy lie should not support her illegitimate
child, whom she alleged he was the father of. Defend- '
aut, who did not appear, wag ordered to pay 2s 6,1 per
week, and costs.
F rotors Tharrso.—.lolin Kendal, Dudley, was charged
, by Superintendent Mills with furiousdriving on the 2 ith
uttimo, at Old Mill. Sergeant Pawner said that on the
shave date lie saw the defendrint bit the horse, and
make it gallop. The Ileneli lined the defendant 2s 64

aud costa.
CAUTION 4.4 C,PTEIVA...-EIijIIII Witlllll was Charge& by
Superintendent Mills with using a cart without having
the owner's name upon it. The case was withdrawn on
payment of costs.
AAASULTINO THE POLICF. Benjamin and Herbert
Shaw, brothers, were charged with assaulting Police-
constable Sheustone on the lot inst. Both defendants
pleaded not guilty. rolice-coustable Shenstoue said he
was stationed at Cradley Heath. On the night of the
above date he was on duty, and apprehended the defend-
ant Benjamin. When lie avoreliended him, his brother
Herbert took hold of his I Beiljainin'b) arm. Bath the
defendants were drunk. Benjamin had two halters in
his hand, and both of them used very bad language.
Witness told them that he should apprehend them, and
Benjamin said that before he (witness) took him he
would see him b first. When Herbert ran at wit-
ness to lick him, he jumped aside and hit him (Herbert)
on the neck, and knocked him down. The defendant
Benjamin was walking about all the day with a bar of
iron in his hand with which he cot a boy's ear open.
, The Beach sentenced Benjamin Shaw, who has been
, convicted eleven times within the last four years, to a
i fine of £5, or in default six weeks' bard labour; and
Herbert Shaw to a tine of Ss, or in default 14 clays' hard
lour.

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last, before I. Spooner, Esq., Stipendiary, Henry Pratt
was charged by Eliza Rolling with assaulting her on the
2011 i ult. Complainant said that on the above date she
met the defendant in Albert-street. He told her that
We should not see her husband any more, who was lying
• tore her dress. Defendant, in extenuation, said that the
complainant had been separated from her husband for
three years, and that complainant's husband told him if
he died not to let the wife ci»ne near him. The learned
Stipendiary said that when a person died, all animosity
should cease. Complainant said that after the defend-
ant had pulled her about, he asked her to forgive him.
Lucy Shakespeare was called for the defence, but from 1
her evidence, she did not kaow what took place in the
house. Obadiah Webb was also called, but he could
give no evidence auto what took place. Maria Williams
said she had been living with Rollins, as his wife. Did
not see any assault committed. The Bench said the as-
sault was not • had one, but under the circunwtances
. where a woman had left her husband and he died, and
, the better feelings prevailed and she wished to see him,
. the defendant bad no right to interfere. lie should fine
him 4.3 and costs—Xl 12s tid, and ardor him to find two
sureties to keep the peace for six months; in default 3
weeks' imprisonment.
ASSAULT CASE.—Henry Jones, Thomas Jones, and
Job Priest were charged by George Thowpon with as-
saulting him on the 29th tilt. Complainant said he was
a waggoner to Mr. Mobberley, at the Delph. Ife had
some haggliug with the defendant, when the defendant
set about him, knocked him down, and kicked him about
the ribs. John Coward, signalman at hound Oak, said
that about 9.13, lie found the complainant on the rails. .
He was covered with blood, and appeared very much in-
Ijured. There was a passenger train due at the time.
Consplainaut was the worse for drink at the time. Aus-
tin Carter, station•master, said that the last witness
brought the complainant to him. He was covered with
blood, and appeared quite drunk. A witness was called
for the defence, who said that complainant first struck
Henry :bows. The Bench fined each of the defendants
lids and costs—tl is fit ; in default 14 days.
CIIAROE OF KILLING A Fowr..—The Rev. James Oliver,
Catholic Priest, was charged with unlawfully killing one
pea fowl on the 18th alt, the property of Edwin (Seamy.
Mr. T. Wall defended. Edwin Oearev, chemist and
dentist, residing at Brierley Hill, said that on the 18th
ultimo the defendant threw a Mid( at a pea fowl, Isis
property, and killed it. Ile saw the defendant in about
halt an hour after, and asked him why he had killed his
bird. Defendant said he did not kill the bird. Cross-
examined : Defendant has complained of the fowls being
on Ilia grounds, lie complained in language disgraceful
to any man. Had nine fowls. 'there is a wall of bricks, ,
but sot fixed. There are holes in the wall that the fowls ,
could get through. Edward Joyner said that he lived I
with Mr. Geary, as servant, and it was his duty to look '
after the fowls. On the above date be saw the defendant
throw a brick at the pea fowls, and kill one. The bird
was on the land of the defendant, under the wall.
Cross-examined. I was standing upon the steps of the
warehouse. Did not see the brick hit the fowl, but saw
the brick thrown in the direction of the towai, and hmnd
t upon the had 'Gel. Mr. Spooner said it was clear to
him that it was a case for the County Court. A similar
case had recently been decided in the superior courts.
It had not been proved that it was done nsaliciously, and
he should dismiss the case wills seats.