The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-09-07 00:00:00

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thought the promoters or us._ __ _ ...of the asso- think it called for heavy penis...—. —../aght ann.—Considerable dia.__ _ _ _a,
ciation from the several societies had done well if the defendant paid the costs it would be a yrfaesturaensotlverdeptlhyetathdes=kf ditoatiftie wßroite todtildenrey . gm'
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in bringing, he thought for the first time, as it caution to him in future. Defendant was orderen 1'
der the correspondence which hail taken placeeininsii :
were, into a focus, the efforts, and to some ex- to pay .t 1 12s 6d. like a contract —On the motion of Mr. Barlow, it was I I
tent the labour and efforts of those who were DRUNK Al•ID REFUSING TO QUIT. James resolved that the schoolmasters in the service of the ' 1
the promoters of the higher education in the Griffiths, Hagley-street, was charged by Super- School Board should supply monthly a return of the at. 1
district. The classes were attended by members intendant Freeman with being drunk and disor- to
c.ent of scholars, i
ati da 4.:Do.f—chlrCelnulaow called. attention 1
from the Mechanics' Institute, Working Man's derly on the 4th inst, and refusing to quit.—Mr. School Board school. 'Accommodatio'nthwitenßntoevrilvdHfiolfl
Institute, Church of England Association, the Collis defended. —John Bristow, landlord of the 515 scholars, but the average attendance was only SO. He ,
Young Men's Christian Association, Stonrbridge Swan Inn, said that on the above date defend- thought it desirable that some steps should be taken to ;
Iron Works' Institute, Lye Mechanics, and the ant Was in his house, drunk. Ile was not die- inquire into the cease, and he was afraid that the school 1
Jeers were too high.—The remaining business was unim- ;
several Institutes at Wordsley. The effect of orderly, but refused to quit, and he put him out-
these classes was to further educate, and bring —Superintendent Freeman: Now, Mr. Bristow,
P°LOLAL BOARD.—Mr. Cook presided at an ordinary
persons together, and give those parties a greater you are a respectable man, and, on your oath, monthly meeting of the Board, held in the Surveyor's
prominence in the eyes of the inhabitants of this did not the defendant insult your daughter? Offices.—The consideration of the contracts received for ;
part of the world. Ile sincerely trusted that —Witness: Yes.— Superintendent Freeman: the repairs of the roads was the first business. Messrs. i
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years, sn d Saotn floe!
Mr. Berry,
and
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fTateetteolfihiall,i would do thde
for
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. persons of both sexes would join the classes, Did he not use bad language, and swear at your
and that the society would continue to prosper. daughter:' Witness: Yes. Superintendent years at the rai of .E5O per miler
1 per mile; and Mr. W. Sykes, EA per mile.—Mr.- 1
The Rev. D. Maginnis said his statement Freeman: Then why did you not say so; you
would be a brief one. The object of the South are on your oath.—Mr. Collis said if the defend- 1 8011 submitted an estimate, which he said had been pre- ;
. Staffordshire Associatiatiou was to establish ant paid the costs, they would not see him again.
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' pared, and which showed that, reckoning the expenditure
in ;
ing thi3 roads for the past twelve months was £475
classes in three centres, and tha places chosen —Superintendent Freeman: It is not his first for the next two months at 1.100 the total coat of main.
were Walsall, Wednesbury. and Stonrbridge. offence.—Defendant was
then fined 108 and I iss sd. Under these circumstances, the Beard resolved
No classes were formed at Walsall, only two at costs, 19s 6d. to adhere to the old system, and not accept any tender.—
Wednesibtlry, and four at Stourbridge• Attend- CHARGE or COAL STEALING.—Sarah Nock and Sarah The mortality returns showed that small-pox was on the
; belitoatextlisclif.WonEta—tAtnethiv!doliice (I..iiirt on Monday,
ing these four classes at the commencemeent of ' taert4:iceLeochtaced
property
stoefaliia quantity of coal on 1 decrease in the district.
sergeant Rea proved Ley offence. Henry
Defendants pleaded-
the season were 38 students, but as the season
wore on some of them removed from the town, guilty, and said they did not think they were doing any ' Shepherd'were chargedma ewitil wilfiriag; damagingseeand 8 qua 1
and others had to leave the classes from ill- harm. Amen named Robinson proved the value of the tity ;cif wheat, the property of John Beddird,on the 1181
health. The four classes were English Liters- coal to be 2d. As the case was not pressed, it was with- Mt, at Wordsley. Richard Mountford pros-Ed seeing the
ture, Mathematics, Latin, and French. In the dr;jw".
UNDERehare,ll'w•EitlilhE
obtaining
I- TOWS 3ii- ting the wheat off with a knife. Witnesses were called
defendants in complainant's field on the above date, cut-
Mathematics' Class there were 8 students, in the hum e t hft oe hhie er
ewes's.
Latin Class 9, in the Literature Class 8, and in by false prllences, from Lomas Weleit angd Sons, .odf leenbeiotthsidsdeasn,
tile after hearing their evidence, the
the French Class 13. Out of the SEI students Brettell Lane, on the 30th ult.—Frederick Augustus Cole, they should not inflict was aherthaway through
tthe tti.belil
down on the list 15 entered one class only, and manager, proved that the prisoner came for Richard otherwise would have done. I:,i7fentrants were each fined
the remainder entered for two each. The prizes North's money. Prisoner was paid El 10s 3d. Later in 6,1, is damage, and costs.
were given by the Association. They did not th—teeirignNv,:,'ilt downd,eicoarmee
info.% her huslirdf:es money. Susumu WHEAT—John Cartwright was charged with
have many competitors, because some of them the works when prisoner was paid tliligeeme'oty. Hew!: alhn 1 edrredheogn at
le‘lfitli,tytttol,vowthdelt, theAproperty of John Bed-
were too shy to go in for the examination. He underhand paddler. Richard North is the prisoner's ; gaye'evidence to the effect gist hemerwe defendantedMouatford
should have to state that during the entire sea- foreman. Saw Mr. Cole pay prisoner El los 3d. He complainant's field cutting the wheat off,athll in the
son the Latin Class was taught by the Rev. H. Picked it up and walked away.—Richard North proved o'clock on the morning of the above date. He couldee
Sherrard, who devoted himself very regularly that
money hefor gave ptritiseornsfdnhoe authority to receive any swear to defendant as being the man. Defendant denied
to the work. This class is only held once l, ' Policsergeant'Joenies proved appreelliiiiinmge7somnlerlrco ' the "hl7`‘ and said he was at chapel at the time. Wil-
week for an hour and a half each night. The i was committed to take his trial at the neat Stafford SIN, adjourned for
corroborated defendant, and the cue was
or a week for the production of farther em-
English Literature Class was taught by Mr. sions.—Prisoner was farther charged with stealing a dace.
Shepherd, with great success. French was ' jacket on the Slat ultimo, the property of Richard North, , A DRIINKED WOHAN.—Elizabeth Jarvis was charged
'nght ); - .. Vit. The Mathematics Class ' value is. The evidence was conclusive, and prisoner was , with being drunk on the 31st La, at Brierley Hill. Po-
nuinitted for trial on this charge alto. 1 lice-constable Griffin proved the case,aud defendant was
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fined is, including costs.
Asssuuriso A WOMAN. —At the Police Ccurt, on
Thursday, before Mr. I. Spooner, Stipendiary, George
Eggerton was charged with assaulting an old woman
named Sarah Jubin, on the 29th ult. Complainant said
on the above date she was taking round some butter and
poultry, at The Delph, when she saw defendant beating
his sister. She remonstrated with him, whereupon the
defendant struck her twice on the face and body. The
defence was that complainant began blackguarding the
defendant, and lie pushed her. Mr. Spooner said defend-
ant was young, and he had been guilty of a great brutality,
and he should fine him £1 and costs, or three weeks' im-
prisonment.
CHAR(i ES UNDER THE FACTORY ACTS. Joseph and
William Lowe, chaininakers, of the Delpb, were charged
by Mr. James Jones, Sub-inspector of Factories, for hav-
ing, on the 20th ultimo, employed Joseph Batham, a boy
under 13, more than 61 hours per day. Mr. Jouea said
on the above date he visited defendants' works, and found
the boy, Batbam, at work. He asked him in the presence
of both defendants how long he had been at work, and
he said he commenced to work at seven in the morning,
and should have to work until seven at night. &Ahem
was only 91 years of age. Defendants said they wanted
the Inspector to give them the law, and beat once went
and took out the summons. Mr. Spooner said, in his
opinion, it was a cruel and brutal thing to work a boy
under the age of 13 years twelve hours a day, and he
should fine them £3 and coats each; in detail 1 month's
imprisonment.—Defendants were further charged with
allowing George Middleton, a little boy, to work more
than 61 hours per day. Mr. Jones proved seeing the boy
in question, who worked the same time as Batham. Mr.
Spooner said it was a bad case, and he should ffne each
of defendants £3 more and costs; in default another
month each.—There were two other charges against the
defendants, but these were withdrawn. Defendants were
locked up, but afterwards returned into Court, when Mr.
Spooner addressed them, and said as it was the first ease
against them, and Mr. Jones had kindly interceded for
them, he would reduce the penalty one half.
CAUTION TO PARR ST.—William Morris was summoned
by Mr. Jones for neglecting to send his child, Samuel
Morris, to school. Defendant said as soon as he had the
order he sent the lad to school. Mr. Spooner said there
could be no doubt that the man was profiting by the
labour of the boy. The lad was put into the witness box,
and bald he was in the employ of Messrs. Lowe, and had
worked there for 11 weeks. He did not go to school dur•
hog that time, although he was living at home with his
fattier. Defendant said it was about a month since the
boy left school. Mr. Spooner said the Act of Parliament
took care of the children, where the parents neglected to
do so. Superintendent Mills said he knew the premises
where defendant lived, and there was a school w.thin 500
yards of the house. Mr. Spooner said be should order
defendant to pay the costs in this case, but if he came
, again he should tine him the fall penalty.—Hannab Mid.
dleton was charged with neglecting to send her .on,
George Middleton, to school. Mr. Jones said he found
the boy at work at Lowe's works. The lad was 10; years
old. The boy said in evidence that he had worked at
Lowe's for two months, and did not go to school during
that time; and he worked from six in the morning till
six in the evening. Mr. Spooner: Poor little fellow, I
fad l very marry indeed for you. It will cripple all your
energies for life. Mr. Mills said there was a school
500 yards of the defendant's house. Mr. Spooner
said there was no excuse for defendant at all. He should
make her pay 5s and costs to make her know better.—
John Clarke was charged with a similar offence. The
defendant's son said he had worked for Messrs. Lowe 12
months, and had not attended school in that time. The
defendant was fined 10s, and 10s 6cl coats; in default 14
days.—Joseph Batham was also fined a t..imilar amount
fern like offence.

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taught by M. de Vit.
had had several changes during the season. Mr.
Goddard kindly undertook the management of
the class at the commencement of the season.
He had become so ill that he had to relinquish
even his own school duties. After he had re-
signed they had some difficulty in securing the
services of a successor, but, fortunately, one
gentleman stepped kindly into the breach—Mr.
Anderson, and they desired that night to recog-
nize the valuable services rendered by those gen-
tlemen who for so long a period had taught the
classes gratuitously, by asking them to accept
some books.
His Lordship then distributed the prizes as
follows : Prize in French class, Miss Mary Bar-
ratt. In the Latin class, first prize, Joseph
Woodward ; 2nd, Wm. Pritchard. In the Liter-
ature class, let prize, R. I'addon ; 2nd, T. Lav-
ender. In the Mathematics class, Ist prize,
Joseph W. Woodward ; 2nd, Charles Hammond.
His Lordship congratulated Woodward on re-
ceiving the first prize in two classes, and also
said he was pleased to be able to offer as some
slight acknowledgment of the services those
gentlemen had rendered the Association by
teaching the classes gratuitously.
The books were then presentented to Mr.
Anderson, Mr. Shepherd, and the Rev. 11.
Sherrard.
Mr. Sherrard briefly thanked the Committee
for their kindness, and said that at any future
time he should be most happy to render all the
assistance he could in aid of the Association.
Mr. Shepherd also acknowledged the presen-
tation, and said he always took a great pleasure
in the Association, and should be happy to com-
mence the Literature class at the commencement
of the next season. He should be very glad to
see any of the young people present in his class
at the commencement of the future season. It
would be about 30 evenings for one hour and a
half each night they met.
Mr. Maginnis said there were two fresh classes
they wanted to form. One was a class in science
and the other political economy.
The Rev. J. S. Bolder° proposed the follow-
ing resolution, " That we respectfully commend
all the classes in connection with the Association
to the general support."
This was seconded by Mr. R. Paddon, suppor-
ted by the Rev. A. Girdlestone, and carried.
A vote of thanks to the noble Chairman, pro-
posed by the Rev. J. J. Welch, and seconded by
the Rev. D. Jones, closed the proceedings.
Mr. S. Simms, Mr. J. Matthews, Miss Davis,
Mr. Davis, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Hemmingley
rendered valuable assistance with their musical
abilities, both vocal and instrumental.

NEOLECCING TU SUPPORT A Wire AND FAMILY.—
Thomas Bashford, of the Lye, horsenad-maker, woo sum-
monad by Mr. Barrett, relieving-ollicer, for allowing his
wife and three children to become chargeable to the
Union, Mr. Barratt proved that they became chargeable
on the dint ult, and there was due to the Guardians 11l
10s. The ease was adjourned for 1-1 days to enable the
defendant to pay the amount and goats.
DISGUSTING CHARGE AGAINST A FATHER. Edwin
Jenkins, shoemaker, residing in Summer-street, Beauty
Bank, was charged with indecently assaulting his daugh-
ter, Ann Jenkins, on the 3rd lust. Ann Jenkins deposed:
1 am daughter of defendant, and live in the same house.
On the 3rd September I was in bed. My father came up
stairs and sat on the foot of the bed, smoking Lis pipe.
He afterwards came t, me and said, Give me a kiss;
you know what I mean," and said he would make me a
pair of boots. He "clouted" the candle, and got into
bed. I shouted, and told him I would call my mother if
he did not get out of bed. I then getup out of bed, ran
down stairs, and told my mother, who was in the next
door neighbour's. He hail previously tried to catch hold
of me in bed, and pushed my little sister farther away.
He was not sober at the time. He was undressed when
he got into my bed. The wife of the prisoner (who gave
the information) was called, but she did not appear, and
defendant was discharged with a reprimand.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.—Brian Sweeney, millman, re-
siding at Brierley Hill, was charged with attempting to
rob the till at the Royal Exchange, High-street, on
Thursday last. John Page, the landlord, said the priso-
ner was in his house on Thursday aftercoon. Ile saw
him reaching over the counter trying to get at the till,
but it was locked. Prisoner turned round and ran awaj.
Witness chased, and caught him. When taken into cus-
tody prisoner admitted that he had been charged with
robbing a till at Dudley, and was convicted. Prisoner was
sentenced to one month's hard labour.
ASSAULTS AT CRADLEY.—Reuben Southwick, of Crud.
ley, was charged by Samuel Walker with assaulting him
on the 2nd inst. There was a number of cases arising
at the same time. After hearing the evidence, all the
cases were dismissed.
NEIGHBOURS' QUARRELS.—Ann Shelling was charged
by Eliza Robins with assaulting her on the 30th
From the evidence it appeared that the assault arose out
of a dispute about the children, when defendant struck
complainant. Fined lid and costs.
STOCRB RIDGE MONTHLY STOCK SALES.—Mr. H. King
held his usual Monthly Stock Sale on Tuesday last, and
the following stock was disposed of: 300 sheep and
lambs, 20 head of cattle, 107 pigs, aeveral hones, Sac.
The highest prices realised were as follows, via., for tegs,
74. 6 each ; ewes, 73. 6; lambs, 50:. ; fat bull, £3B 10s;
fat heifer, £3O, and cow and calf, £22. There was a
large attendance of buyers, and the competition very
brisk.
BAKKER'S PATENT CAST STEEL TOOLS, &C. This
class of goods exhibited Stand 442, in Agricultural Show
Yard, Stourbridge. we omitted to publish in our last
week's issue, we believe gained universal praise. The
judges while examining them spoke very highly of them,
but said the society did not award prises for that class of
goods. We give in another column particulars of the dif-
ferent processes of the manufacture of this class of goads;
also the particular quality of steel that is compelled to be
used in them