The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-02 00:00:00

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of the society. The weather was, on the whole,
favourable, though in the afternoon there were
several heavy showers. In the morning, the mem-
bers of the various lodges, decorated with their
regalia, and displaying flags and banners, and
accompanied by bands, formed a procession, and
marched through the principal streets of the town.
We understand that the Foresters' took 500 tickets,
and on the whole, the affair was a success in a
pecuniary point of view.
FRICHITIPUL ACCIDENT.—A lamentable accident
occurred on Saturday at Mr. Norris's Spade
Works, 'Wollaston. A man named Edward
Edwards was employed there, and it is stated
that he had been doing something to the gear.
ing of the machinery, when, in attempting to
rise to his feet afterwards, he slipped, and one
of his legs was drawn into the revolving wheels.
The limb was not only torn, but the poor fellow's
body was split up in the most horrible manner.
With such injuries, death at once supervened.
Edward's remains, on being extricated from the
machinery, presented a shocking spectacle. He
wee a married man, and two of his sons were
engaged at the saute works as himself. Their
anguish and terror at the affair was extreme
and they rushed away from the place, almost
bereft of there senses. The body was removed
to the Barley Mow, Wollaston.—An inquest was
held on the body on Tuesday evening, and a
verdict of " Accidental death "was returned.

steps had been taken to remove nuisances that ,
had come under his inspection.
THE INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES REPORT.
Nuisances brought forward 13 ; new during
the month 55 ; total 68 ; Removed 13 ; New
ditto 44 ; total 57 ; carried forward 4. Dr.
Campbell's parish book of practice shows that
from June 16th to July 16th, there have been 71
cases If sickness Ten cases of Measles, one
, of chicken pox, and there had been three deaths,
On the motion of Mr. Perkins, seconded by
Mr. Binnsora, the report was adopted.
REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.
The Committee report the completion of the
following works viz., the building of the dwarf
wall and fixing the iron frames in front of Mr.
Wooldridge's office, and the construction of the
sewer in Cecil Street. The committee reconi-
mend that a truck load of York flagging be
procured for necessary repairs. The committee
are in correspondence with the Great Western
Railway Company with regard to the most con-
venient situation for the proposed new Station
on the branch line authorized by the Act 1868,
and which branch line and station the Company
are about to construct and build. A letter has
been received from Mr. Frank Blakeway, stating
that he and Mr. Hassell anticipate enclosing
the ground which they consider belongs to
them at the top of High-street. The letter was
referred to a select committee.
On the motion of Mr. Blunsom, seconded by
Mr. Kelly, the report was adopted.
The Clerk laid before the meeting estimates
damns required ending December 31st. 1873,
which was £857 2s 64.1, and towards this there
was in hand a sum of £79 15s 4d. An improve•
moot rate of fid in the pound on £17,802 4s 3d
was estimated to produce £676. The estimates
were received and the Clerk was instructed to
give the necessary notice for making the rate.
REMOVAL OF NIGHT-SOIL &C.

The Clerk read the following estimates he had
received for the removal of all night-soil, and
according to advertisement previously inserted :
Joseph Burton, Plough Inn, Wollaston, £l,lOO
for two years ; Joseph Maiden. Round Hill
Farm, near Stourbridge, £5OO for one year,
£9OO for two years; George and Joseph Round,
lverley, for one year £4OO, for two years £050;
Robert and Alfred Parkes for two or three years
£5OO each year ; James Cogszell for one year
£420 ; George Horseley for one year £340, for
two years .£640.
After a short discussion, Mr. Newnarn moved
that the tender of George Horseley, farmer, be
accented, which was seconded by Mr. Perkin
and carried unanimous.

A discussion ensued as to the payment of the
amount and Mr. Newnan' moved that the
question be referred to the General Purposes
Committee, which was seconded by Mr. Young.
Mr. Kelly moved as an amendment that the
money be paid out of the General Rate. He
considered it was a public question and a public
good, and each ought to pay their fair share
this was seconded by Mr. . erkins.

The Chairman remarked that it was a very
important question and he wished that the chair-
man of the Board had been present, and sug-
gested that Mr. Kelly should withdraw his
amendment and let it go to the General Pur-
poses Committee, where they could well venti-
late the question and report to the Board.
Mr. Kelly said he thought it was a question
for the Board to decide, and not to go to
the committee.

After some further discussion, the Chairman
suggested that ttte Board adjourned the meeting
for a fortnight to decide the question, and to
give time to consider it. The amendment was
withdrawn and the question adjourned.

Twit Excise Paoseocrirzow.—At the Police Coort,on
Thursday, before Mr. I. Spooner, Stipendiary, and Mr.
H. Hall, Job Corns and Thomas Creswell, were charged
on remand with shooting game without • license at
Wombourne, on the 3rd of May last. Mr. Otter super-
visor of Inland Revenue, appeared to prosecute. After
hearing the evidence which has already appeared in our
columns, defendants were each fined £5 and costa.
ASSAULTING • WOMAN.—kt the same Court on Thurs-
day, before Mr. I. Spooner, Joseph Attwood was
charged with assaulting Harriet Mee.. Ccmplainant
said about a fortnight ago she was standing in the street,
when she saw the defendant who had been drinking.
He had • whip in bis hand and he struck her across the
face and heed with it. It did not hurt her mach and
she did not wish to press the case against him. Mr.
Spooner said he would allow the case to be settled.
BRUTAL ASSAULT.—WiIIiam AMISSOII SW charged with
assaulting Edward Bate, at the Delph, on the 22nd ult.
Mr. Addison appeared for the defendant. Complainant
said he went into the Oak Tavern, Dolph, on the above
date and came oat between nine and ten at sight.
When he came out defendant struck him a blow on the
nose, and he felt to the ground insensible. He had not
given defendant any provocation. Cross-examined
Did not knock defendant's hat off twice. Did not hit him
on the forehead with a hammer stale. William Richards
corroborated complainant. Mr. Addison, in defence,
said his instructions were that the complainant knocked
defendant's hat off twice, and struck him on the fore-
head with a hammer stale whilst he was sitting down in
the Oak Tavern. William H , Benjamin Shakes-
peare, and Thomas Cartwright, were called for the
defence. After hearing their evidence, Mr. Spooner
said : This is a specimen of the district perjury, and as
fair a specimen as I have had for many • day. I fine
defendant El and costs, and they all ought to be indicted
for perjury.
ANOTHfr B ASSAULT Cove—Joseph Crumption was
charged with sasaulting Eli. Smith, a gipsy, at Wall.
heath, on 21st ult. Mr. Holberton defended. Com-
plainant said on the above date he was at Wallheath.
He had some cocoa nuts which people were throwing at.
Whilst he was sitting under a tree defendant came up
to him, and picking up one of the throwing sticks,
struck witness a blow on the head and cot It open. He
brok., three cocoa nuts valuedat Is 62. Defendant was
ordered to pay Is 61 damage and costs.