The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle. — 1868-09-19 (Stourbridge, West Midlands, England)

SOM., time ago deeensed told me that lie had gotvery nervous, and that he had been overworked. He has had a good deal of work.—Theinas Neweam, son of the deceased, deposed: I lived with soy father, and Was at home from a quarter past six till I weut to bed. My father was at home. He did not go out that night. My mother and sister were also in the house. Neither of us went out till bed time. We all hail tea together: nothing else. My hither did not eat anything, hat complained of being v,iry nervous, and said that he had the rheumatics is the bead. He has suffered a long time from nervousness end rheumatism. On one occasion three doctors were called in. It was very violent at times. My father did not talk much to me. IVe all went to bed about half-past nine o'clock. Did not see my father again alive. I got up at a quarter to mix, and went to work at the Ridge Top. I knew my father was up because my mother told me. Hail not sem auything that led nie to believe that his mind was affected.—William Underwood deposed: I line ia High-street. and am an upholsterer. Have known the deceased h,r many years, and often seen him. The last time was the day previous to his committing suicide. I noticed that his manner was etrange, and remarked it to iny wife. By the Foreman: From his conduct I Was led to believe that his mind was affected.—Yolice.sergesnt Wigley deposed: I was at the deceased's house about half.paat seven o'clock on Thursday morning. Amongst other things I found the piece of cord produced, which was festered to the nob of the door, ant the other end Li snail. It was so fastened that it must Lave been tied by smile person in the room—Mr. Docker then summed up In doing so he said no doubt the best w.teess would have been Mrs. Newnam, as she was the last to see him alive, and the first after lie was dead; but if they (the j.iry) were satisfied, these was no oecaeion for her to attend. It was quite clear from the evidence given that no one was is the warehouse at the time it was dime, and he must have done it himself. It was also clear that the deceased was of a nervous temperament, and suff..red from rheumatism, and that he was suffering acutely pre. vious to his committing the act. That being the case it WRB for the jury to determ ne how deco/seed came to his death. The jury then retarded a verdict of "Temporary  Insanity." AINIVERSARY OF COMIT JAMES ALEXANDER FOEREST, No. 4005, OF Tun ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS . On Monday, September the 7th, the anniversary of the above Court Was celebrated at Brother Pearm's, Roebuck Inn, Brettell Lane, Stourbriige, when upwards of forty membere sat down to a very excellent repast. The spread was most ample, and the entire arrangements reflected the greatest credit upon the worthy boat. The chair was ably filled by E. Turner, Esq , surgeon, and the vice chair by slr. Jones. After the usual loyal toasts, &a., bad been given, the Chairman, in an appropriate speech, proposed "The Ancient Order of Foresters," which was received with much applause and the Foresters' Fire. The whole of the toasts in connection with the Order were given ; but the one which deserves mast attention was "Success to the Widows and Orphans' Fund," the brightest gem of the Order. During the evening song., recitations, &c , were given ; and to ado to the amusement a grand balloon secant, with fireworks, took place, under the able management of Brotlea. George Noble, Professor, and a more pleasant evening could not have bees spent. PREIRNTATION TO Mae.