Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

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RADICALS AND PUBLIC EXPENDITURE. Rapid Increases. For the first time, a peace Budget ex- ceeding 200 millions has been presented to he House of Commons this week. How expenditure has grown since the Radicals came into power is indicated by the following table:— 1906-7 £ 149,637,664 1907-8 £ 151,812,094 1908-9 £ 152,292,395 1909-10 zCl57,944,611 1910-11 £171,995,667 1911-12 £ 178,545,100 1912-13 £ 188,621,930 1913-14 9197,492,969

Markets and Fairs. MOLD PROVISION, Wednesday. J Fresh butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; Danish but- ter, Is.-2d. per lb.; Irish creamery, Is. Id. per lb, eggs, 14 for Is. MOLD AUCTION MART, Wednesday. —Mr. J. Bradburne Price was favoured with a nice entry of all classes of stock on Wednesday (Fair Day). Best quality beef made last week's high rates; top price 8d. per lb. Both sheep and pigs met a good inquiry, with a sharp clearance. Dairy cows and heifers were hardly so dear. Store cattle met a trade similar to the stock sale. Calves, both fat and rearing, dear. Beef to C17 17s. 6d. dairy cows to £ 21 2s. 6d.; calving heifers to £ 17 5s.; sheep to 53s. 9d.; pigs to J-7 9s.; calves to £ 3 16s.

CRICKET. (Other Cricket on Page 2.) PEXYFFORDD v. CHESTER COLLEGE Played at Penyffordd on Saturday last. For Penyffordd T. D. Dolby took 5 wickets for 22. Scores:- CHESTER COLLEGE. C. Morgan b Dolby 2 b. H. briddon run out 0 W. Brighouse b Dolby 8 C. Walker c Parker b Wright 1 J. Breeze b Davison 10 N. H. Smith b Dolby 1 G. Brown c Dolby b Davison 9 S. Millett not out 26 J. T. White c Parry b Wright 13 H. Wright c Parry b Dolby 0 R. Pownall b Dolby 2 Extras 9 Total 81 PEKYFFORDD. T. J. Davison b Walker 0 J. W. Bellis c and b Walker 15 H. V. Parker c Millett b Morgan 1 D. Hibbert b Morgan 1 H. G. Parry run out 4 T. D. Dolby st Pownall b Walker 1 W. F Maddock c Wright b Walker 2 J. Wright c Wright b Walker 0 J. Bellis c Brighouse b Morgan 1 J. W. Hibbert b Walker 1 G. Lewis not out 0 Extras 1 Total 27

NEGLECTING TO STAMP INSURANCE CARDS. PROSECUTION AT LLANGOLLEN. At Llangollen, on Monday, D. W. Ellis, of Gobowen, Oswestry, was charged with having neglected in July, 1913, to fill up the insurance cards of two of his employees named respectively Alfred Jones and Tho- mas Davies. Mr. Haydn Jones appeared to prosecute, and pointed out that the Act provided that the employer must pay the contributions payable by the employee, and this gave him the right of deducting the amount from his wages. Alfred Jones, 16, Lorne-street, Oswestry, said that he was in Mr. Ellis's employ last July, and the amount of his insurance con- tribution was regularly deducted from his wages; and Thomas Davies, 63, North Castle-street, Oswestry, also said that four- pence was deducted from his wages on Sat- turdays. G. N. Pughe, Mold, Inspector under the National Insurance Act, said that he was furnished with a list of men in the defen- dant's employ, and that he found two cards, one wholly and one partially unstamped. He had -ceen Mr. Ellis eight times on the matter in order to get the cards stamped. The Defendant: I may say that this was owing to carelessness on my part. In fining the defendant 5s. in each case with costs, and ordering the cards to be properly filled up, the Chairman said that future cases would be far more severely treated.

PREPARING FOR VISITORS. LICENSING MEETING AT RHYL. At the Rhyl licensing meeting on Tuesday there were more applications for licences for hackney carriages, but fewer applica- tions in respect of coaches, while there was an abnormal demand for licences for motors and motor-charabancs. Mr. Perks, on behalf of the School At- tendance Committee, raised the question as to the employment of boys of school age outside school hours at the donkey stand and on the golf course. He said there was no doubt such employment was detrimental to the children and tempted them to be absent from school. Members expressed sympathy, but said it would be difficult to deal with the mat- ter, seeing that the Council could not very well interfere with children outside school hours. The condition of the donkeys on the sands was also referred to, and it was de- cided not to issue licences until each animal had been inspected as to its fit condition. All the cinematograph licences were re- newed on the report, of the inspector. In connection with the licensing of the bathing machines attention was called to the need of improvement in the appearance of the same. Mr. Vaughan (one of the owners) said the vans had been badly treated during the win- ter by people who did not seem to respect property in any way, while the high tides also did great damage. There had been a great clemand for mixed bathing, and it was difficult at times to get sufficient vans. There was no demand for ladies' vans on the separate ground. It was decided to ask the police to assist I in protecting the vans out of season*

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Births, Marriages and Deaths. MARRIAGES. BRUNTON—CONDRON.—On the 29th instant, at St. Winefride's Catholic Church, Holywell, by the Rev. Fr. Ryan, S.J., assisted by the Rev. Fr. O'Kelherer, Great Crosby, Thomas, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Brunton, Lourdes House, Well Street, Holywell, to Louisa, daughter of the late Mr. Michael Condron, of Great Crosby. O'BEIRXE—INGRAM.—On the 4th inst., at St. Winefride's Catholic Church, Holywell, by the Rev. Fr. Ryan, Mr. John O'Beirne, Cross-street, late of Shamrock House, Holywell, to Louise, daughter of Mrs. Ingram, Pendre Villa, Holywell. DEATHS. JONES.—On the 4th inst., at Gwernymyn- ydd Farm, Gwernymynydd, Margaret Jones, aged 69 years. LLOYD.—May 5th, at Eldon Villa, Flint, aged 79 years, Jane, widow of the late John Lloyd, timber merchant, Flint. Interment Friday afternoon, 3 o'clock. MORRIS.—On the 2nd inst., at Gorsedd Farm, Gorsedd, Holywell, Ann, widow of Mr. John Morris. ROGERS.—On the 1st inst., at Trefrwd, Nerquis, David Rogers, aged 54 years. ROBERTS.—On the 3rd inst., at Holly Cottage, Mold, Annie Roberts, aged 76 years. THOMAS.—On the 1st inst., at 3, Hanmer- terrace, Bagillt, Mrs. Ann Thomas, aged 85 years. WYNNE.—On the 2nd inst., at the Talbot, Pentre, Bagillt, Hannah, wife of Mr. Charles Wynne, aged 74 years.

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spread sympathy was expressed with the bereaved relatives. The story of the event was further described in the inquest. THE INQUEST. The inquest was held on Monday at five o'clock in the afternoon at Manor House Farm, by Mr. F. Llewellyn-Jones, county coroner and a jury of whom Mr. Robert Foulkes, Arkholme, was foreman. The Rev. Henry Herbert Hurst, of Craig- moor, Hall-road, Sale, Cheshire, said the body viewed by the jury was that of hi6 wife, Mary Orr Whyllie Hurst. She was in her :24th year. They were married on the 29th August, 1912. The Coroner: Had your wife enjoyed fair health of late?—Witness: Good health. Had she shown any signs of despondency? —None until about four weeks ago. She had never threatened to do anything to herself?—Not to my knowledge. But had shown signs of despondency?- She was slightly low-spirited. How long had she stayed here—at the Manor House?—I brought her here the Sat- urday before Easter Sunday. She had given birth to a child I under- stand, some two or three months ago?—On January 31st this year. Mrs. Margaret Dale, wife of Mr, David- son Dale, and aunt of the deceased, said her niece came to her on the Saturday be- fore Easter. The Coroner: Was she rather low spiri- ted?—She was not as bright as she used to be. Did she on Monday last, a week to-day, make any remark to you?—Well, she felt a little excited when her husband left for Sale, and wanted to go back with him. Was she very despondent afterwards?— Only for a bit—an hour or two. On Friday last you saw her about quarter to fiver-Yes. She then went upstairs and in about an hour afterwards Mr. Dale found her up- stairs?—Yes. Before going upstairs had she given any reason—whether she was likely to do any- thing?—No, not at all. She was quite herself—cheerful?—Quite as usual. That concluded the examination of Mrs. Dale. THE DISCOVERY. Mr. Davidson Dale, Manor House Farm, was called. The Coroner: On Friday last did you go up to your bedroom about quarter to six and there find the deceased lying on the floor in a corner of the room?—Yes. Had she anything near her?—The gun was lying from her. Was there anything near the gun?- A small piece of iron—about a foot long. It seemed as though she had had it in her right hand. Was she dead when you found her?—Yes, not a move when I found her. Where was the gun kept?—Inside the wardrobe in my room. Was it charged—it was a double-barrelled gun ?—Yes; it was not charged. There was no cartridge in it. You did not hear any report of the gun? —No, nothing. I knew nothing until I went in the room Dr. Twemlow, Flint, gave evidence. The Coroner: You were sent for on Fri- day evening ?—Witness About 6 o'clock. When I got there I found the deceased in the bedroom. What injuries had she sustained?—I found an extensive clot of blood over the region of the heart, and on removing it' there was a circular wound about the size of half-a-crown, an inch or so to the left of the breast bone, over the fourth and fifth ribs. The skin around the wound was blackened as by powder. That would indicate the gun had been fired at close quarters?—Yes. The fourth and fifth ribs were broken. Was death instantaneous?—Yes. Have you been attending her?—Yes, off and on. Have you seen her since the. birth of the child?—I have not. You have heard the history of insanity in the family 7- Y ee. Is it within your knowledge where there is history of insanity it occasionally shows after child-birth ?—Certainly. The Coroner (to the jury): That is the whole of the evidence. I am certain in the first place that you will all agree with me that we sympathise with Mr. Hurst in his sad bereavement and also with Mr. and Mrs Dale. With regard to the cause of death I do not think there can be any doubt what- ever that deceased must have taken her own life. With regard to the cause of death, I do not think there can be any doubt whatever that deceased must have taken her own life. Everything points to that: nothing indicates that it was an accident, for the gun ap- pears to have been fired at close quarters. By the side of the gun, where it was found on the floor, Mr. Dale says he found a piece of iron which deceased probably used to enable her to fire the gun. It is clearly a case of suicide. The only question that one would ask is as to her state of mind. You have heard from Mrs. Dale that some members of the deceased's family had suf- fered from insanity. Dr. Twemlow also has told you if there is a tendency to insanity, it very often shows itself after child-birth. It is, I consider, and I think you will agree, a case in which you will be justified in re- turning a verdict that deceased committed suicide and at the time she was not of sound mind. From the evidence of her husband, which is practically corroborated by Mrs. Dale, the deceased was low-spirited. You can have no hesitation in coming to the conclusion that deceased shot herself with a gun, and that when she committed suicide she was not of sound mind and understand- ing. The Foreman, having consulted with the jury, said: The mind of the jury is with you in your conclusion that Mrs. Hurst committed suicide, and at the time she wes not responsible for her actions. The jury would like to associate themselves with you in the remarks made expressing sympathy and condolence with Mr. Hurst and with Mr. and Mrs. Dare in the sad bereavement they have sustained. The verdict was duly recorded. THE FUNERAL. Wednesday afternoon saw the closing scenes in this sad affair, when the mortal remains of Mrs. Hurst were laid to rest in Flint Cemetery, in a plot of ground given by Canon Nicholas, the rector. The day was overcast, but rain had fallen early and the fresh greenery of the surroundings seem- to have burst forth and added to the quiet beauty of God's Acre. There were many mourners, and an enormous crowd of peo- ple assembled at Flint. The Rev. Octav- ius Rees, vicar of Bagillt, officiated at the house, and among the clergy present were the Rev. Humphrey Lloyd and the Rev. John Williams, Flint; Rev. Robt. Owen, vicar of Brynymaen (formerly vicar of Bag- illt); Rev. Compton Davies, Penycae (for- merly of Flint) Dr. Twemlow, Flint. The chief mourners were:—The Rev. H. H. Hurst (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hurst (father and mother-in-law), South Wales; Mr. Davidson Dale (uncle), Manor House; Mr. John Brownlie (father), Mer- llyn, Babell, Holywell; Air. Adam Dale (cousin), Wilnocote; Mrs. Colquohuon (cousin), Cardross, N.B.; Mrs. Patterson (cousin), Tamworth; Mr. Irons (brother-in- law), South Wales. In other carriages were past and present members of the household. Among the general public were :-Mr. W. W. Harrison, representing St. Ann's Christian Brotherhood, Sale; Mr. Horace E. Lonsdale and Mr. Fleetwood S. Church- ill, churchwardens, of St. Ann's, Sale; Messrs. Isaac Hughes, Flint (late of Bedol); Rowland Hughes, T. Heggie, Gadlys; Aid. Jos. Hall, J.P. T. B. Bellis, H. D. Jones, Postmaster; J. Wilson Owen, Aid. J. W. M. Evans, Robt. Jones, Flint Council Schools; J. Clarke, E. Williams, Bedol; J. T. Leighton, John Owen, Quarry; H. R. Thomas, G. R. Egerton, H. Wallace, Ches- ter; Isaiah Hughes (Messrs. R. and T. Foulkes), R. P. Bellis, W. Jones, E. D. Jones, R. Winter, J. J. Clarke, J. D. Jones, R. J. Williams, John Bellis, Arnold Thomas, T. Bevan, W. Bevan, J. Ken- drick, E. Winter, Price (junior), Gate House; Martin, etc. Leaving Manor House, the clergy headed the mournful procession. The hearse fol- lowed, conveying the remains enclosed in an oak coffin with brass furnishings. Two wreaths lay on the coffin, and the other wreaths were on the outside of the hearse and in a carriage. Afterwards came the carriages with the mourners, and the gene- ral public succeeded. There were many absent from the obsequies owing to circum- stances which prevented their presence, and the number of letters of apology and condol- ence was very large. As the cortege passed through Flint to the Parish Church the streets were full of people. The Revs. Humphrey Lloyd and John Williams, the officiating clergy, met the coffin at the church gates, and as the sentences of the beautiful liturgy of the Church of England for the burial of the dead were said, the soft organ strains of "0, Rest in the Lord" were heard. Then was sweetly chanted the 90th Psalm, "Lord, Thou has been our refuge," and the Lesson from II. Cor. was read by the Rev. Humphrey Lloyd. The hymn "When our heads are bowed with woe." seemed peculiarly appropriate, as was also the concluding hymn- "0 let him whose sorrow No relief can find; Trust in God and borrow Ease for heart and mind." The Rev. J. Williams read the Collects, and as the mourners passed out of church, Major E. J. H. Williams played the Dead March in Saul. The processional order was re-formed and the cortege proceeded to the cemetery for the interment, the committal portion of the service being taken by the same clergy- man. Wreaths were received from the follow- ing:—Rev. H. H. Hurst; Mr. and Mrs. Davidson Dale; Her Uncle and Aunts at Mossgiel, Mauchline; Mr. John Brownlie (Father); Mrs. Colquhuon, Mrs. Patterson and Mr. A. Dale; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hurst and Family; Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Cort and Family, Sale; Officers of St. Anne's Church Sale; Members of St. Anne's Christian Brotherhood Members of St. Anne's Hockey Club, Sale; Teachers of St. Anne's Sunday School, Sale; Mr. and Mrs. Proctor Pear- son, Sale; Mr. and Mrs. and Poppy Gardi- ner, Sale; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fowler, Sale; Mrs. Drummond, Sale; Mr. and Mrs T. W. Hughes, Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Taylor, Flint; Misses Lizzie and Mary Jones, Flint; Mr. W. Topping, Flint; Dr. and Mrs. Twemlow, Flint; Flint Lawn Tennis Club; Women's Unionist Associa- tion, Bagillt; Rev. and Mre. R. Owen and Family, Brynymaen; Mollie Owen, Bryny- maen; Miss E. E Parry, Bagillt; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Oaklands, Bagillt; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Bellis, Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Egerton, Flint; Mary Mohan, Flint; Mag- ] gie Ashcroft, Flint; Hilda Bibby Denny, Flint; Jack Denny, Flint. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. M. S. Rogers and Son, con- tractors, Flint.