The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10 00:00:00

Soul an pistriti Stir's.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The weekly meeting of this Board was held
yesterday; Mr. Granger in the chair. There
were also present:—Messrs. Brooks, Rollinson,
T. Bonier, B. Homer, Raybould, Paskins, Fere-
day, Baker, Wright, Fiddian, Rhodes, Billing-
ham, Griffin, and finest. Admitted into the
house during the week, 13; discharged, 13;
died, 1 ; remaining, 345. Corresponding week
last year, 407. Out-door relief Kingswinford
district, £27 8s 3d ; Stourbridge district, £lO
: 6s 6d ; Halesowen district, .4'.21 16s 6d; total,
..668 lls 3d, against £79 5s Ad last year.

THE STORM.—This town was again visited by
a severe thunderstorm on Wednesday. About
half-past three o'clock the rain fell in torrents,
and continued till shortly after six o'clock.
During the whole of the time the lightning was
very vivid, and the thunder was very heavy. No
damage Was done by the electric fluid.
THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.— Rapid progress
is now being made to get the ground in readiness
for the fortheoming great show, and large num-
bers of workmen are employed daily in putting
up the pens and sheds for the cattle.
STOURBRIDGE STOCK SALE—Mr. H. King
held his second monthly stock sale on Tuesday,
in a field near the railway station. There was a
large attendance of buyers from all round the
district, and the biddings were very brisk. The
stock present consisted of 30 head of fat cattle,
5 calves, 320 sheep, upwards of 100 pigs, and
several horses. The highest-priced fat cow
realised £25 lgs 6d ; fat oxen, £2l; cow and
calf, £2l 15a; and pen of sheep, 71s. The stock
came from Droitwich, Bewdley, and the sur-
rounding neighbourhood. Total amount of sale
£1,700.
DRUNK AND INCAPABLE.—At the Petty Ses-
sions held yesterday, before Major Fletcher, the
Hon. C. G. Lyttelton, and Messrs. R. L. Freer
and C. B. Cochrane, Henry Smith was charged
by Superintendent Freeman with being drunk
and incapable. Police-sergeant Jones said he
was on duty in High-street on the night of the
31st ult. About half-past twelve he found the
defendant in a cart asleep, and quite drunk.
Ed%in Stringer, his employer, proved that he
saw the defendant, and he was not in a fit state
to take care of his horse and cart, he being the
worse for drink. Defendant was fined 58 and
costs, 15s.
NEGLECT OF WORK.—Thomas Malnas, an ap-
prentice to William J. Tnrney, was charged with
absenting himself from his work on the 22nd
ult. John Homes produced the indentures, and
said that defendant left his work on the above
date, and did not return until the sth inst. The
defendant pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay costs,
7s 6d, and reprimanded.—Mark Anthony Pratt,
also an apprentice to Mr. Turnev, was charged
with absenting himself on the 22nd inst. Mr.
Elcock defended Pratt, and expressed his regret.
As the case was not pressed he was discharged
on payment of costs, 7s 6d, and cautioned.
NEGLECT OF WORK. Amelia Griffiths Was
summoned for neglecting to work up 11 tbs. of
iron into nails, the property of Philip Round,
and the latter claimed 17s as compensation. The
defence was that she did not owe the money.
After hearing the evidence, the defendant was
ordered to pay 8s and costs, or 14 days. The
warrant was, however, suspended for a month.—
Mercy Fletcher was charged with a similar
offence—that of not working up 119Ibs. of iron
into nails. Defendant said she did not owe the
iron. The Bench ordered defendant to pay 118
and costs. Allowed one month.
INTERIM ORDER. —An order of interim was
granted to James DOIOD, landlord of the Holly
Bush Inn, Coventry-street.
A BRUTAL HussAttn.—William Perks, of Wol-
laston, was charged by Sarah, his wife, with a
brutal assault upon her. Complainant said the
defendant had often beaten her, and she was
much bruised, and was afraid of her life ; but if
defendant would promise not to illuse her again
she would forgive him. The case was withdrawn
on defendant paying costs, and promising never
to illuse his wife again. - _

REFUSING TO QUIT. Joseph Bate, chain-
maker, was charged with being drunk and refus-
ing to quit the house of William Deeley, land-
lord of the Rose and Crown Inn, Cradley, on
the 30th ult. Defendant pleaded guilty. The
case was proved, and defendant was fined 2s 61
and costs; in default 14 days.
CAUTION TO CARTERS.—Henry Court of Bel-
bronghton, was charged with not being in a posi-
tion to have proper control over his horse and
cart, on the 80th ult. Police-constable Davis
proved the case. Ordered to pay costs, 8s 6d.

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Ace EVENTRO BRVERAGE.—CACA'OINE. --The Rod
Journal says :—" By • new process to which the nibs are
subjected, the principal part of the oil is ecectually re-
moved; • thin b ge, well adapted for afternoon or
evening use. as a substitute for tea, being the result. The
flavour of Cara loine will, in addition, be a great attrac
tion to all."—Each packet or tin is labelled, " Jamas
EPPS & oinceopathic Chemists, London." Also
makers of Co.,ippa's Milky Caca/oine (Caceoine and Con-
densed Milk).
BROWN'S BROWORILL Twang' for the cure of Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or any
irritation or soreness of the throat, are now imported and
1, sold in this country at is ljd per box, put up in the form
of a "lozenge." It is the most convenient, pleasant,
safe and sure remedy for clearing and strengthening the
voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
says " I have often recommended them to friends who
were public speakers, and in many case, they have proved
extremely serviceable." The genuine have the words
"Brown's Bronchial Troches" on the Government stamp
around each box. Bold by all medicine vendors.—Lon-
don Depot, 493 Odordilrest