The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-10-12 00:00:00

THE STOURBAIDGE OBSERVER.

the matter. It is well known
that the laws which we have on this subject are
frequently violated, and this with impunity; and ,
it will be well, therefore, if the Legislature would I
direct fresh attention to the sale of poisons,
while it may be possible for our chemists to de-
vise some means of making both mineral and
vegetable poisons more palpable to the taste,
sight, or smell, instead of being, as some of them
now are, however deadly, almost tasteless or
odourless, or in appearance like something else
that is quite free from poisonous qualities. And
it is high time that the attention of Parliament
were directed to the system of " insurance,"
which really in many cases has insured death,
for the sake of the money being paid to sonic
survivor on that death taking place. We do not
refer to the ordinary system of life assurance on
a large scale, as conducted by respectable and
old-established offices, but refer to those "burial
clubs 'S the management of which is certainly in
some cases very lax. Under proper conditions
such societies might be a great benefit to the
community, and indeed to some extent they are
so already; but it has been proved over and over
again that there is a painful connection between
these societies and infanticide. Whether Mary
Ann Cotton, now in Durham gaol, is guilty or
innocent of the terrible crimes laid to her charge
her trial, it is to be hoped, will cause the atten-
tion of Parliament to be directed to the two
subjects to which we have referred.

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difficulty

Messrs. _ and , offices, Darling-
ton-street. The proceedings were of a private
character, but we ascertained that it was agreed
to apply to Parliament for an Act for compul-
sory drainage, and some of the principal firms
in the district have subscribed largely towards a
guarantee fund for the purpose of paying the
preliminary expenses.

Jaderhill

'owler's

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ance, the elite of the town and neighbourhood
being present. The artistes were Madame
Florence Lancia, Miss Cafferata, Miss Enriquez,
Mr. Sautley, Mr. E. Lloyd, Mr. Maybrick, Mr.
Saintou, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Each of the
artistes came in for a good share of applause,
but Mr. Santley and Madame Florence Lancia
came in for the lion's share, they being raptur-
ously encored in each of their songs. Mr.
Lloyd, Mr. Maybrick, and Miss Enriquez also
received hearty encores. Mr. Sainton, who gave
two solos on the violin, was rewarded at the close
of each solo with bursts of applause. The ac-
companying of the various songs by Mr. Sloper
was good, and the whole affair a success.
SERIOUS ASSAULT CASE.—At the Petty Ses-
sions, yesterday, before Major Fletcher and Mr.
J. Holcroft, Sylvanus Wilson, fishmonger, was
charged with assaulting Thomas Baby, on the
tilth inst.—Mr. Perry appeared for the complain-
ant, and Mr. Addison for the defence.—Com-
plainant said that he worked for Messrs. Firm-
stone and McEvven. About half past eleven 1
CRADLEY.
o'clock he was walking up the High-street. and 1
when by Mrs. Joscelyne s shop the defendant, i ASSAULT—At the Public Office' at Stfurbridge, yester-
who was swilling the front door, threw half a YCi
A g Mantle cod William Mamie were charged
bucket of water sr him. He remonstrated w I 41th assaulting
arilting Emma Parkes, on the 21st ult. Defend-
ants did not appear at the time, and the defendants were
with him, and told him to be careful, and walked brought up on is warrant. Complainant said she did not
away, As he was walking away a potatoe or ap- wish to press the case, as defendants had expresiedtheir
pie struck him on the head, and the defendant sorrow, and had promised not to offend again, and pay
followed hind When by Mr. Shepherd's house, . fists
the defendant came up to him and struck him a Bench Defendants were severely reprimanded by the
the striking a woman, and were let off on paying
violent blow on the body, and knocked him down El 3s costs.
insensible. Cross-examined :I am charged with OLD HILL.
being drunk and disorderly. Did not challenge
the defendant to tight. He did say he had not WAGES CARE.—At the Police Court, on Wednesday,
thrown any water upon me. Defendant knocked
a 1,3,1/%11 Messrs. Mason,
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me down, and a policeman picked me up.
been drinking that day. Between one and had
colliers, ware summoned by Messrs. Swindell and Collis,
for neglecting their work, on the tot inst. Mr. William
o'clock I had a quart of ale at the Foster's Blow Collis said the firm der noktnivonhtaot ItVys ctohueldren7,i
Arms, and a glass of whiskey. Left about four ; ,bu.t.thz,wriszra, for the to
o'clock. Afterwards went to Beauty Bank and i ',:i'lvii`ng` t giving notice. He was quite
had about a quart of ale there. Had no spirits, to forego the matter if the Magistrates would
make an order on the defendants to pay the costs, with-
-William Jones, spade maker, of the (Jig Mill, out pressing the damage. Defendants pleaded guilty,
mad on Saturday night he saw Baby near Josce- and were ordered to pay
lyne's shop. Three men were washing the road. the
P costs,lii I mC'od not
a offende arf carpenter and
'saNt CLaillgY—Heathq'waspec'harged with no-
vaulting threw some water upon Baby. After that
a potudoe, it appears, was thrown at Baby, which jsaLunletiru'o his mgother, Caroline Cope, On the lot instant, at
, . AS SA Lr'eLLldeino
struck him on the neck. Wilson afterwards said , husband's death defendant came to the house and took
' Cradley Heath. Complainant said a fortnight after her
if he would wait about he would fight him. Wil- 1 possession. He picked up A:43.tdheaft‘nwdansuotn the books
sou afterwards struck him, and before he struck t tin tahhei above hdeart
tehihnegsw.enHt et' said there were no house,
him asked a woman to hold his coat, as he was 1
"th'keL formher. She asked him for her clothes, and be
going to fight,—Charles Harris, warehouseman, I said she could have them. She went upstairs and said
of Oldswinford gave corroborative evidence, and i use should stay there until she got her things. He said
said that defendant's wife caught hold of bind if she did not go down stairs hetwarld.cduBt.thiderhbe—wddid
and tried to prevent him from striking complain- heaktottial.e
bnurtutisodfitstofinhehrerhke•
era' iau if be was hang
ant, but he got away from her and struck Baby,
and knocked him down—Ml. Addison, for the 1 fmduorwhner,dat,Mt.e csauhVtlahtdoldhoolld herof andthe btr,idesdteto.d.th, throw her
defence, contended that whatever the man load I defendant struck her on the shoulder. Defendant said
got was brought upon him by his own conduct. I Itis mother called him names.
e_Lla.lidtenscalidsaihde iwtawsawsda.
Mrs. Joseelyne's three men were washing the gross t "s7.lthin.".tVetrhheerr. ern !turd, ' and allow her 4s per
shop, when the complainant canto by and said
that the defendant had thrown some water upon week for
enable
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rtile'sh The csaesteti wan adjourned
m utr. foe 14 days to
him. Defendant said he had not, when the coin- Sectors CHAIM Or ASSAULT.—A path named John
plainant made Use of had names—Samuel Moreton was charged with assanitingThoma Thomas
nivoiterth%n
Smith, fishmonger, said that as they were clean. the 4th instant, at Old
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down Complainant
do Mr. . Hose's pita, at
jug up the shop the complainant came by and aubl)ave dHilai.te tDefe were
ndant, who is a horse-driver, went to the
said that Wilson bad thrown water upon him. - tub,- and, finding that it was not ready, began cursing
Defendant said he had not, and told hint to go Complainant and throw two pieces of coal at Mtn ; one
about his business, as he (Baby) had done his truck him on the chest, and the other
Ho was
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day's work, and he (defendant) wanted to do his, the for e h e atb andardi it
when he
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Defendant struck complainant in self-defence.— tdo".itnir,:,,..eeq.,,, of the blew. Defendant pleaded
George Pearson, assistant to Mr. Platt, grocer, gh'ileiliyi, and was lined lift and costs ; in default 1 month's
said that after business he went UB far as Mrs. imprisonment.
Joscelyne's shop. He saw the defendant and 1 _ ...
others come out of the yard in the front of Mrs. I
Joscelyne's shop. He saw a body of eight men,
headed by complainant, making a great noise.
Complainant challenged defendant to fight, and
went up to him in a fighting attitude, when the
defendant struck him. Complainant was drunk
at the time. —The Bench said there was no doubt
fill assault had been committed, and considered
it a bad one, and fined defendant lOs and costs,
11 4s.

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Monday

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY--Thomas Baby was
then charged by Superintendent Freeman with
being drunk and disorderly in High-street, on
the sth inst.—Police-constable Onion said that
he was on duty in High street about half-past 11
o'clock. He found the defendant lying down in
the street. He went to pick him up, whea the
defendant made use of abusive language, and
struck him. Defendant was very drunk, and
swearing. He caught hold of the defendant and
took him up, when some people rescued him from
his custody. He went after him and took hold
of him. They had a struggle together, and fell
on the floor several times. Cross-examined:
Complainant was on the ground when 1 first saw
him. He was swearing and making a great
noise. I picked him up and he struck me. The
defendant was drunk. I did not trip Lim up,
but he pulled me down. Some men rescued the
I defendant from me. I afterwards took him into
custody. I did kneel upon his chest. Defend-
ant had hold of me.—Thomas Brown, car pro-
prietor, said that he saw the defendant strike the
officer. The officer took him into custody when
some of the defendant's friends rescued him.
Onions followed him, when defendant fell down,
and the officer fell over him. Defendant was
very drunk and abusive,--George Pearson gave
corroborative evidence. —Police-constable Payne
said he visited the defendant at two o'clock, end
he made no complaint about his ann.—Superin-
tendent Freeman said from what he had heArd
he ordered Dr. Bayley to be sent for. Defend-
ant said he was very drunk the night previous,
and had fallen down twice, and hurt his arm.
He made no complaint about the police's treat-
nient.—Mr. Perry addressed the Bench for the
defence, complaining of the conduct of the po-
liceman in taking the man into custody without
previously enquiring what had been the matter,
and when defendant asked to be taken to Dr.
Bayley, surgeon, he said, " Oh, yes, I will take
von," and instead took him to the lock-up, and
-there left Lim until five in great agony, when
Dr. Bayley was sent for. What he complained
of was that the defendant was locked up without
first making enquiries as to what had been the
matter, which he considered was very indiscreet,
and contended that defendant was not drunk or
disorderly.—Witnesses were called to prove that
the officer came up to defendant, and without
asking what was the matter, began to drag him
about.—The Bench considered the defendant
was drunk and disorderly, and that the officer
did quite right in taking the defendant into cus-
tody, but they considered defendant had received
considerable punishment, and in consideration
of his previous good character should only order
him to pay the coats, 136 fid.
TRANSFERS—At the Public Office, yesterday, the fol-
lowing transfers took place :—The Old Star, Lye, from
Thomas Brooks to John Brooks; the Talbot Inn, Woiles-
cote, from Nebo Homer to Thomas Brooks; the Wine
Vaults, Market-street, from George Collis to Mary Ball ;
the Vine, Light Green, Cradley, from Benjamin Attwood
to Eliza Attwood ; the Royal Exchange, High•street,
from John Page to Sameel Smith.
INTERIM OF AUTHORITY WM grante I to George Brown
to.keep the Bridge Inn, High-street.
REFUSING TO SUPPORT A FATHER.— Alfred Maybury
was surnmoned.to-show cause why he should not contri•
bate to suppd-t his father, Thomas Maybury, who is
chargeable to the Union. Mr. Barrett proved that defend-
ant's father became chargeable to the Union on the 9th
of August, and is old and impotent. A brother of the
defendant is paying Is Si per week, and defendant had
promised to pay. The Bench ordered defendant to pay
2s per week.

Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, when properly
authenticated, will be ineerted In the Observer," (roe of
charge.

BIRTH.

Hotuttowoirru.—On the 29th ult , the wife of Mr. It.
Hollingworth, of
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.daughter.

MARRIED.

BRAZIER—MACHE.—On the Bth inst, at Cradley Wesleyan
Chapel (by the Rev. P. Pizey), Mr. Adam Brazier, of
Stourbrldge, to Miss Tabitha Bache, of the Delph,
Brierley Hill.

PRICES OF DOMESTIC ARTICLES. In almost every
branch of trade an advance in prices has taken place,
nor is there any present prospect of an improvement in
favour of the consumer; it is therefore, with much sat-
isfaction Messrs. Horniman announce the fact that their
Pure Teas are still being sold at the old prices, which
will remain unaltered, and are now so moderate as to
meet the wants of all classes. Purchasers must remem-
ber that when an article of food increases in price, adul-
teration also increases, therefore an additional saving to
consumers is secured by buying of Horniman's Agents,
as their Tea is free from the injurious facing powder,
Prussian Blue, Plumbage, ite , geuerally uses! to pass off
worthless leaves. The decided preference for Horniman's
Tea arises from its producing a strong darkenloared
liquor, rich and full flavour, grateful to the palate, and
invigorating to the system.
MORE CURES OF ASTHMA AND COUGHS BY DR. LOCOCR'S
PCLMONIC WAFELS —From Mr. C. Collins, Chemist,
Brettell Lane, Stourbridge "Several have taken them
for asthma, coughs, itc., and in every case they have had
the desired effect. In my opinion, they surpass anything
that has been offered to the public." In Asthma, Con
sumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism,
and al/ Hysterical and nerrous paios instant relief is given
by DR. LOCOCK'S WAFERS, which taste pleasantly.
Sold by all Druggists at Is lid.
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.— CO/di, Coughs,
PiphthenW, and Bronchitin.—These corrective remedies
are infallible for the cure of these pectoral complaints,
which, when neglected, often end in settled asthma on
terminate in consumption. The Ointment, well rubbed
upon the chest and back, penetrating the skin, is carried
directly to the lungs, where it expels all impurities
All the blood in the body constantly passes through the
lungs, and there all noxious particles tending to produce
disease can be quickly, thoroughly, slid permanently
neutralised, rendered harmless, or ejected from the
system. Holloway's Ointment and Pills perfectly accomi
pliah this purification and by the blood thus cleansed
the influence GI these wonderful medicaments reaches the
remotest parts of the human body, and thus cores all
diseased action, whether internal or external.
be used when Children are cutting teeth.
Miss. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN!
little sufferers at once, it produces natural
iSthroeuliled, aelswtshyes
quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub awakes "as bright as a button." It is perfectly
harmless, and very pleasant to taste. It soothes the
, child, it softens the gums, allays all pale, relieves wind,
' regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for
dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething
or other causes. Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold
by thousands of Medicine Dealers in all parts of the
world at Is lid per bottle, and Millions of Mothers can
testify to its virtue.—Mannfaetory, 493, Oxford-street,
London.

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Waous CASE.—James Davis was summoned by George
Brettle for refusing to pay him the sum of £1 6s wages
alleged to be due. Complainant said he worked for the
defendant, as a vice maker. Had worked nine days at
Is 4d per day. Defendant had paid him is. The Bench
ordered the defendant to pay the full amount and costs.
NEGLECT or Woac.—Pheebe Walker wail charged by
Neri Watts with leaving his work without giving the usual
14 days' notice. Complainant said he lived at Cradley.
the defendant had worked for him for the last four years.
On the 15th instant she left work without giving notice.
The defence was that complainant told her to go away,
and paid her the wages, and she left. Case dismissed.
UNJUST SCALES, WEIGHTT, AND MEASURES.—The fol-
lowing persons were summoned by Superintendent Free-
man, Inspector of Weights and Measures, at the Public
Office. yesterday, for having unjust weights ID their poa-
session :—Henry Hill, butcher, Oldswinford, one unjust
weight. Superintendent Freeman proved the ease. Fined
5s and costa.--James Cox, dealer, for having two unjust
weights in his posseasion. Defendant said he did not
, sell out; only bought in. Ordered to pay costs.—Wil-
ham Leadbury, provision dealer, Oldswinford, unjust
, weights. Fined 51 and coats—Joseph Haines, provision
dealer, one unjuat weight. Fined Ss and costa.—Thomas
Smith, huckster, Oldswinford, with having one unjust
weight, two pint measures, and one pair of unjust scales.
Superintendent Freeman said that defendant was uaing
earthenware measures. Major Fletcher said that was an
offence against the law. The Act of Parliament states
that every person shall sell all intolicating liqiirs which
are sold by retail, and not in cask or bottle, and which is
not sold hi a quantity by standard meaaure less than half
pint in measure marked according to the imperial stand-
ard, is liable to a fine. Defendant pleaded ignorance.
Fined is 6d and costs.—William Aldis, publican, Beauty
Bonk, with having four unjust quarts, and 12 pint maw-
sores. Fined 104 and costa.—John Ray, landlord of the
l iir and Garter. Heath, two unjust quarts, and one half-
!: ,t, measure. Fined Cis and costs.—John Coley, inn-
l: eper, one part and two pints short. Fined as and
, ,to.—Richard Cook, huckster, Oldawinford, one short
I,.ewsure. Ordered to pay coata.—John Winnall, Old-
awinford, one pair of =Piet wales. Fined 5s and costs.

7,‘TERVO S DEBILITY.—Gratis a Medical
.A.ll WORK, showing sufferers how they may be cured
without the aid of quacks. Free on receipt of postage
stamp—Address, Secretary, Institute of Anatomy, Bir-
mingham.

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