HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JANUARY 13TH 1866
PETTY SESSIONS - MONDAY - REFUSAL OF THE NEW LANDLORD OF THE QUEEN INN BY THE BENCH.
Edward Revill, late landlord of The Queen’s, Butchery, Barton, applied to the Magistrate to have his license transferred to Henry Portugal, to whom it had been endorsed and who had sold under it for the last seven weeks.
The Chairman said the bench had heard an improper character of the applicant, Portugal, that he was a person of unsteady habits and fond of drink; that the information had been obtained from the Magistrate’s Office, Louth.
Superintendent Thoresby said that Portugal harboured prostitutes in his house and was often drunk himself.
Portugal seemed astonished at the state of affairs and the Magistrates unanimously refused to allow him the license.
On the evening of the same day, The Queen’s was closed by order of the Police.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JANUARY 18TH 1866
A NEW MODE OF ROBBERY - A tramping woman named Rose Anne Scott was charged with stealing certain monies the property of James Phillipson of the Volunteer Arms, Barton on the previous Saturday.
It appeared that the wife of the prosecutor had put some money into an ale glass which she placed in a closet in the bar, which is rather dark, when the prisoner came into the house and called for a glass of ale.
The theory of the prosecution was that the niece of the prosecutor filled the glass of which the money had been deposited without knowing that the money was in it; gave it to the prisoner who seemed to put some money in her mouth then leave.
Prisoner denied the charge and was committed to the sessions for trial.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JANUARY 18TH 1866
Charles Kemp, landlord of The Pelham Inn, New Holland was charged with having his home open for [the] sale of alcoholic and fermental liquors in prohibited hours on Sunday December 24th.
Defendant had but recently come to reside at New Holland and he filled drink to some persons believing them to be travellers.
The Bench convicted the defendant in £1 and costs.
Wm. Teanby, an old man was charged with obstructing the Market Street opposite Messrs. Tomlinson and Crowder’s. P.C. Semper proved the case.
The defendant had been wheeling a cart on their flags.
The Bench considered the age of the defendant; conditioned and discharged.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JANUARY 27TH 1866
SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT TO A TRAIN - An attempt, it is supposed, has been made to upset a train. On Saturday evening as a train was coming to the Barton Station, it was found that one of the points would not act and consequently the engine ran off the lines and a long delay was caused necessitating another engine being dispatched from New Holland.
The points had been broken and to all appearances, purposely, but whether it is with intent of causing the accident it is not known.
Although the train was in no danger of being upset, yet several of the passengers were roughly shaken.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JANUARY 27TH 1866
HUNT, the postman, met with a serious accident on Thursday, whereby he will be laid up for some time.
He was posting bills and somehow got a fall from his ladder, falling on his shoulder and dislocating it.
A doctor was at once in attendance and every care was taken.
It is a remarkable fact that although Hunt has been a letter carrier for 26 years, he has only been off duty one day during that long period.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES FEBRUARY 3RD 1866
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES MARCH 17TH 1866
Frank Hunt, the letter carrier has resumed work.
About 12 guineas were subscribed by inhabitants to assist him in the support of himself during the few weeks he has been off work.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES APRIL 21ST 1866
SUDDEN DEATH - On Monday a report was rife in the town that a young married woman had died suddenly without any previous illness or premonitory symptoms.
On inquiry we found the report to be too true; the unfortunate deceased, the wife of Henry Chapman, a sailor, hailing from this town and residing in the Waterside Road.
Deceased was 24 years old and a native of Lynn, Norfolk.
Shortly after midnight on Sunday, deceased who was in bed, was seized with a severe fit of coughing, death ensuing in a few minutes, before medical assistance could be obtained.
On Tuesday an inquest was held on view of the body at The White Swan before Geo. Marris Esq. and a respectable jury, of whom John Brocksom was the foreman.
After hearing witnesses, including Mr. Morley, Surgeon, a verdict in accordance with the facts was returned.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES MAY 19TH 1866
PETTY SESSIONS - MONDAY - ALLEGED ASSAULT.
Hannah Robinson charged William Robinson her husband, with assaulting her.
The case was adjourned from the previous Monday for the evidence and attendance of Mary Jane Gouldthorpe, who deposed that, after the disturbance the complainant said her husband had not struck her; he dared not do it.
(Laughter)
Case dismissed with costs.
Benjamin Hudson was then charged with assaulting William Robinson.
The case being proved, the defendant was fined 1s and 9s 6d costs. 14 days allowed for payment.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JUNE 16TH 1866
PETTYS SESSIONS - MONDAY - WOMEN’S QUARRELS - Mary Howard was charged by Annie Charles Davy with obstructing the footpath.
Mr. H. C. Mason was for the defence.
Some unpleasantness had passed between the parties at Barton Market; defendant got before complainant and obstructed her free passage along the street.
Fined 1s and 6s expenses.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES JULY 14TH 1866
Anger Edwards was charged with being drunk and incapable on Sunday night last at Barton.
P. C. Sharp proved the case.
Fined 5s costs or, in default, six hours in the stocks.
Prisoner asked for seven days to pay the money in, which was granted.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES AUGUST 4TH 1866
ULCEBY - On Friday last a sad gun accident occurred here.
It appears that a boy named Brown, in the service of the Rev. W. A. Peacocke, took up a gun out of the saddle house, not knowing that it was loaded.
He playfully pointed it towards the kitchen and pulled the trigger.
It exploded and the contents went through the window and struck a servant girl. The shot entering her breast and arms.
Dr. West was called in and fortunately it was discovered that no serious results would follow.
The girl is going on favourably.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES AUGUST 25TH 1866
THE PUBLIC BUSINESS - Eli Cole, landlord of The Sloop Inn, South Ferriby was charged by Superintendent Thorsby with having his house open for the sale of beer before half past twelve o’clock on the on the 5th August last.
Police Constable Semper deposed to visiting the house on the morning in question at 11 o’clock, and to finding five men drinking there, with three glasses of ale on the table.
The landlord said that the men were from Halton Skitter. Semper said that all the men were from Ferriby.
The defendant in answer to the charge, said that three of the men were from Halton Skitter and the other two were Ferriby men, the latter sat down with their three friends, but he did not draw them any drink.
Fined 10s and costs.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES AUGUST 25TH 1866
PETTY SESSIONS - MONDAY - ASSAULT ON A YOUNG WOMAN - A SCENE BETWEEN SOLICITORS AND THE POLICE.
Robert Walker, a gatekeeper in the employ of M.S. and L. Railway, was charged with having unlawfully assaulted a respectable young woman named Sarah Goodhand, a domestic servant in the employ of Miss Taylor of Thornton Grange.
Complainant passed through the gate on the evening in question at about 7 o’clock and inquired the way to Thornton.
Defendant told her of a near way across the fields, but as it was looking like rain he invited her into the gate-house, where she stopped about five minutes and then proceeded homeward.
Defendant followed her, and taking hold of her round he waist with his left arm, tried to throw her backwards to the ground.
She screamed out and as there was a house some thirty yards distance, the defendant desisted.
Mr. Mackrill cross-examined the complainant but failed to shake her testimony.
The bench convicted the defendant and fined him 10s and costs or three weeks [hard labour].
The Defendant: “I have no money.”
Mr. Mackrill: “Will the bench give time?”
Mr. Tombleson: “Certainly not.”
Mr. Mackrill: “They give time at Brigg.”
Major Taylor: “Brigg is not here. We are guided by our own rules.”
Mr. Tombleson: “The defendant stands committed.”
Superintendent Thoresby: “Take him away.” (meaning the defendant).
Mr. Mackrill: “I’ve not done with him yet, mind your own business.”
Superintendent Thoresby: “He is committed. Take him away.”
P. C. Sempers was about to take the defendant to the cells, when Mr. Mackrill said: “I give you notice of appeal. At least verbal notice.”
Mr. Tombleson: “ We accept your notice with very great pleasure.”
Mr. Mackrill: “I ask for time for the man to pay. Time is always allowed at Brigg.”
Major Taylor: “ The man stands committed. Take him away.”
Mr. Mackrill to Superintendent Thoresby: “I remember you for your want of civility to me.”
Superintendent Thoresby: “ I am civil to everybody, and mark, I am always sober. I wish you were the same.”
(Laughter)
The defendant’s wife paid the fines and costs, and the advocate retired, vowing against the court and the police.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES AUGUST 25TH 1866
Thos. Chapman, of Brigg Road, Barton, was charged with allowing his horse to graze on the Brigg Road opposite Mr. Lunn’s Park.
Fined 1s and 4s costs.
Defendant pleaded ignorance of the law.
The bench fined him 1s and costs, together 5s.
P.C. Sharpe proved the case.
Defendant: “That is as much as I shall ‘addle’ in a week.”
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES OCTOBER 20TH 1866
Charles Charles, labourer, pleaded guilty to obtaining by false pretences at Barton upon Humber, from James Elston, 8 bushels of maltcomb, the property of George Warwick.
Court sentenced the prisoner to 12 month’s hard labour in The House of Correction.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES NOVEMBER 3RD 1866
Michael Stockdale was charged with stealing a pair of boots, value 4s, the property of Elizabeth Morris, at Barton upon Humber on the 19th October.
The prisoner pleaded guilty and electing to be tried by the bench, was sentenced by the court to 3 weeks hard labour.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES NOVEMBER 17TH 1866
INCENDIARY FIRE - On Saturday morning at an early hour, a fire was discovered on the premises of Mr. John Stevenson, Market Gardener and Seedsman, and who also had a coal depot.
The premises consist of an extensive shed used for carts and implements, and occasionally as a tool house.
Near to, and covered with a sledge roof, was a stable, in which were a valuable carthorse and watchdog.
At 9 o’clock on Friday night, Mr. Stevenson’s son fed the horses and the dog, and saw all safe. He had a candle and a lantern with him, but states that he never took the candle out of the lantern.
In a shed were two carts and some implements, and near them a stack of well harvested hay.
The door of the stable was simply fastened, but not locked, and on several occasions it had been ascertained that wayfarers have passed the night in the buildings.
The alarm of the fire was first given by a sawyer named Crawford, who when he got to the premises, heard the horse fall down apparently suffocated.
Assistance was obtained, but too late to save much of the property.
The horse was found a black and charred mass, but not a vestige of the poor dog could be found. Nothing but a few scattered links of chain indicating the spot where the animal stood.
The carts were consumed, leaving the iron rims which were on the wheels and a few iron bolts alone remained.
The stack of hay was entirely destroyed and a quantity of beans for horse provender was in great measure burnt.
Only a small portion of the walls remained.
The amount of loss at present is unknown. The premises and their contents were uninsured.
The fire is believed to have been the act of incendiary.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES NOVEMBER 24TH 1866
John Blanchard, on remand from Saturday, was charged with stealing, on the 14th inst., 108 pounds of sash lead weights, valued at 14s, the property of his employer, Mr. A. Stamp, builder, from his warehouse in Queen Street, and disposing of a part of the same to James Horner Barraclough, marine store dealer.
He, after the evidence had been given, and the chairman putting the question as to whether he would like them to deal with the case, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 3 calendar month’s hard labour in Kirton House of Correction.
HULL AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES DECEMBER 22ND 1866
FEARFUL ACCIDENT - A GENTLEMAN DECAPITATED - On Monday evening between 8 and 9 o’clock, a shocking accident occurred in this locality to Mr. Wm. Woods, who was for many years, manager of the Lincoln and Lindsey Bank at Brigg, and who for some years had been engaged as a tillage and general merchant in that town, having also a bone mill at Ferriby Sluice, near Barton, where the Ancholme navigation empties it’s water into the River Humber.
The deceased gentleman attended Barton Market on Monday as usual, and having met with a slight accident to his gig, waited two hours at The Wheat Sheaf Inn until the repairs were done.
He left The Inn about 6 o’clock and drove to Ferriby Sluice which is four miles distant.
Some alteration and repairs having been lately affected in the machinery of the mill, Mr. Woods approaching too near in his anxiety to examine it’s working; a button on his overcoat got entangled in one of the cog wheels, throwing the unfortunate gentleman forward into the machinery between the fly wheels, instantly decapitating him, and inflicting a terrible wound on his right shoulder, which was nearly severed from his body.
Death was instantaneous.
The engine was promptly stopped and the body of the unfortunate gentleman removed to The Sloop Inn where a coroner’s inquest was held on Wednesday, and a verdict of ‘Accidental Death’ was returned.
The deceased was about 44 years old and leaves a widow and 5 children.
