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Died on the Way to Market.
Died on the Way to Market. Sudden Death of Mr. Alfred Vickers, Halkyn. On Friday morning the neighbourhoods of Holywell and Halkyn were stirred to an unwonted extent by the sudden death of Mr Alfred Vickers, of the Britannia Inn, Hal- kyn, while on his way to Holywell market. Mr. Vicker6, in addition to being owner and licensee of the Britannia, carried on an ex- tensive business as a butcher, attending Holywell Market Hall on a Friday, where he was the oldest stallholder, and Flint market on a Saturday. About half-past eight on Friday morning lie and his son left the Britannia with a load of meat. Everything went well until they came in sight of Holywell. Mr. Vickers, be- ing apparently in good health. When passing Stamford Mr. Vickers' son, who sat along- side, noticed his father drooping. He stopped the horse and called assistance. Mrs. Davies, of Smalley's Cottages, oppo- site the Union Workhouse, went to his as- sistance. Then aid was obtained from the Workhouse, Mr. A. Roberts, the master, Mr. Hughes, the porter, and one of the nurses giving assistance. Mr. Vickers, it was seen, was quite unconscious. lie was carried into the house, but death took place immediately. Dr. J. Owen Jones arrived, but Mr. Vickers was beyond human help. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, leaves a widow and thirteen children. He was twice married, and had five children by the first wife and eight by the second. Much sympathy is felt with the widow and family in the sudden bereavement they have sus- tained. Mr. Vickers was well-known throughout this part of the county, and much respected and esteemed by all. He was of a genial disposition and obliging in his manner. His death removes one of the most popular men and is a distinct loss for Halkyn.
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Flint Borough Sessions. I…
Flint Borough Sessions. I The Magistrates and Milk Prosecutions. THE NEED OF DEFINITE REGULATIONS. An Appeal to the Board of Agriculture. These sessions were held yesterday (Wed- nesday), before his Worship the Mayor (Aid. C. E. Dyson, V.D.), Ald. Jos. Hall, Ald. J. W. M. Evans, Messrs. J. R. Alex- ander, A. Bibby Lloyd, Hy. Powell, and J. Lloyd. Mr. T. W. Hughes submitted amended plans of the proposed alterations to the Swan Hotel, Chester road, and asked for the sanction of the Bench. The original plans were objected to on account of a door in Swan street. The alteration was to have the door on the corner of the building. Mr. Davies, architect, Chester, produced and explained the amended plans. The Mayor: You have done what we re- quired. If the police have no objection, the plans will be approved. Supt. R. Y. Davies said he had no ob- jection.
THE BENCH AND MILK CASES.
THE BENCH AND MILK CASES. Two easels were heard under the Food and Drugs Act, in which the offence was the presence of sediment in milk. In one case it was 6 grains per gallon and in the other 4i grains per gallon. Mr. T. I W. Hughes appeared for the defenoe ill each ease. The first case was against Davidson Dale, of Manor House Farm, Coleshill, who en- tered a formal plea of "Not guilty." Inspector Wiiliams stated that on the 18th March he took a sample of milk from the tankards in streets and sent a part to the county analyst, whose report showed that the sample contained a sediment, chiefly cow dung, equal to 6i grains per gallon. Mr. T. W. Hughes, for the defence, said for the last 40 years Mr. Dale had sold milk in the borough daily, and during the 0 whole of that time, though samples had at different periods been taken, that was the first occasion of any offence being alleged The certificate of the analyst showed that it was an excellent sample of milk, as milk, above the standard of quality as required by the Board of Agriculture. He was charged with having a small quantity of sediment in the milk. It was equal to 9.3 per 100,000 parts, practically inconceivable. It was impossible for farmers, do whatever they would, to keep milk absolutely clear of sediment. When delivering milk there was some exposure, and it was impossible to prevent road dust, etc., getting in. He would call Mr. Dale to explain the care he took to keep the milk clean. How sediment got in he could not say. If regulations were i laid down as to what should be done, farm- ers would know where they stood in the, matter. Mr. Dale, in his evidence, demonstrated with sieves how the milk was treated in order to clear it fiom any sediment, and which was done by a prepared cloth after passing through the fine sieves, That was the system he followed regularly. He could do no more. He used the best and latest appliances. Supt. R. Y. Davies said they had no al- ternative than to take proceedings. The Mayor said milk would retain in solution a certain amount of solid matter. It was impossible for the Bench to lay down any rule, but he thought the Board of Agri- culture might take the matter up and lay down some proper way in which a farmer should deal with milk. There was no doubt sediment had got into the milk by some means. How it got in he could not sug- gest, but hf knew that it could not be got out, as it dissolved in the fatty matter. It was practically a new question before the courts, and it was time a specific regula- tion should be made for the protection of the public and also for the protection of the farmer and dairyman. The case was dismissed on payment of costs. Ald. J. W. M. Evans said he waa pleased with the sensible remarks and suggestions of i the Mayor. He was local correspondent to the Board of Agriculture, and he should be glad to write to the Board on behalf of the Bench asking them to devise some means for the protection of farmers and the pub- lie in regard to sediment in milk. John Jones, The Dairy, Church street, was summoned in respect of 4! grains of ,sediment, chiefly cow dung, per gallon of milk. Mr. T. W. Hughes stated that defendant took every precaution for cleanliness in ,dealing with the milk. -He did not blame the police for their action. Milk associa- tion had taken up the matter, but were un- able to do anything in the absence of defi- nite regulations. He agreed with the re- marks of the Mayor that something should be done. The certificate in this case was good as to the quality of the milk, the only exception being the small extent of sedi- ment. The case was dismissed on payment of costs, the Mayor remarking that the police had only done their duty, and nothing he aid reflected in any way upon them.
OBLIGED.
OBLIGED. J. T. Renney, of Flint, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly on the 7th March last. P.C. Parry, proving the case, said after he persuaded the defendant to go home he returned to Trelawny Square, and insisted upon being locked up, so he obliged him laughter). The Mayor said defendant ought to be an absolute teetotaler. He was as decent a fellow as any. in Flint when sober, but when he got a little alcohol he had too much to say".to the police. He woulcl he discharged on "payment of coefa, 78.
THE INQUEST.
THE INQUEST. The inquest was held at Lygan y Ian Farm, Halkyn, on Saturday morning, be- fore Mr. F. Llewellyn-Jones, county coro- ner, and a jury, of whom Mr. Edvv. lledfern was foreman. was foreman. Thomas Vickers, Britannia Inn, son of the deceased, gave evidence of id-entifica- tion. His father was 64 years of age and a butcher and innkeeper. About 8.15 on Fri- day morning they left Halkyn for Holywell. His father seemed in his usual health. He did not complain. When opposite the Cot- tages near Holywell Workhouse, he noticed his father, who was driving, lean back in the shandry; he seemed unable to speak and looked ill. Witness called out to someone in the cottages and drove round to the house. He found his father unable to move, and with help he was lifted out of the shandry and taken into the cottage, where he died. They sent for Dr. Jones, who came immediately. Dr. J. Owen Jones, Holywell, said he saw the deceased about 9.30. He was quit-e dead; appearances pointed to extensive cerebral hemorrhage, otherwise apoplexy. He had not attended deceased, for he had always enjoyed good health. He (witness) believed deceased had a slight attack on the Monday previous when on the road at the Catch. Deceaesd had, he understood, complained of his head on Friday morning. He had been subject to bleeding from the nose, but this stopped; had his no6e bled it would have relieved him. The Coroner said there was no doubt the deceased died from natural causes, but in view of he fact of his not having been seen by a doctor he thought it best to have an inquest. He did not think there need be any hesitation in coming to a verdict in ac- cordance with the medical evidence. The Foreman said the jury were unani- mous that death was due to natural causes, and they desired to express their sympathy with Mrs. Vickere and family in the great ahock and loss they had sustained. The Coroner said he associated himself with the remarks of the Foreman and jury. Mr. Vickers was well-known and highly re- epected. They all sympathised with Mrs. Vickers and family in their bereavement.
THE FUNERAL.
THE FUNERAL. On Monday afternoon the funeral of the late Mr. Vickers took place. From all parts the mourners assembled and walked in the procession from the Britannia to the church. The chief mourners were:-Thomas and Alfred John (sons); Winnie and Lottie, Louie and Violet, Kana and Maggie (daugh- ters); Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Denton (daugh- ter and son-in-law); Mr. and MrtI. J. Evans Halkyn (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. Jos. and lli88 A. Vickers, Sycamore Villa, Greenfield; Mrs. M., Mrs. L. J. Jones, and Miss M. A. Jones (sister and nieces); Mr. and Mm. P. D. D. Vickers, Llanasa (nep- hew and niece); Mrs. A. Vickers Jones, Halkyn (sister-in-law); (nephew and niece), Mr. and Mrs. W. Vickere, Greenfield; (nephew and niece), Capt. and Mrs. S. T. Jones, Greenfield; (nephew and niece), Mr. and MM. J. Hewitt, Rhosesmor; (nephew), Mr. R. Lloyd Davies, Halkyn; (nephew and niece), Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kendrick, Mostyn; (nephew and niece), Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, Halkyn; (brother-in-law), Mr. P. H. Lloyd, Rhosesmor; (brother-in law and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. J. Huxley, Rhyl; (brother-in-law and sister-in law), Mr and Mrs. T. E. Roberts, Chester; (brother- in-law and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. D. Roberts, Carnarvon; (nephew), Mr. J. Bibby Denny, Flint; (nephews), Messrs. Ed. and Thomas Vickers, J. A. Hughes, Soughton; (cousins), Mr. J. Hughes, Cefn; Mrs. P. Evans, Halkyn; Mr. and Mrs. Grif- fiths, Nant y moch. Among those who attended the funeral were:—Messrs. P. Chambers Jones, Rhos- esmor; John Barwise, Maesgwyn, Flint; J. A. Edwards, Cross Shop, do. Edward Foulkesr, surveyor, Northop; A. Hatton, Cross Hotel, Flint; Evan Jones, Cowycra, Flint; Joseph Oldfield, butcher, Mold; Ed- ward Redfern, Duke of Westminster's Es- tate OfjBce, Halkyn; E. Lloyd Jones, Poet Office, Halkyn; E. Wynne Williams, Lygan y lan, do. John Williams, Plas is af, do. Llewelyn Ph. Jones, School House, Hal- kyn W. Archibald Redfern, Halkyn Castle Estate Office, Halkyn; P. C. Griffiths, Hal- kyn Captain Matthew Francis, Old Hall, Halkyn; John Tapley, Fulbrook, Halkyn; Arthur Jones, Old Hall Cottage, Halkyn; Thomas Davies, do.; John Oldfield, Village, Halkyn; T. E. Bythell, Hafod, do.; E. J. Williams, Cornist Bach, Flint; John Bibby Denny, Flint; Thos. Parry, Coedvera, Flint; Thcs. Fryer Evans, Flint; Joseph Mason, Rhosesmor; Alfred Mather, Mold; Joseph Bellis, Village, Hal- kyn; Mrs. Parry, Westminster House, do.; Mrs. Ledman, Penlan, do.; Mr. John Hoo- son, Penlan, do.; James Ayer, Holywell; Rev. Wm. WiTTiams, Henblas, Halkyn; Ro bert Jones, Caeaugleision; Alfred Barker, Halkyn; Thomas Davies, Village, Halkyn; Joseph Marriott, Penyffordd; Allan Jones, Windmill, Halkyn; Robert John Jones, do. do. Septemus Heathcote, Hare and Hounds, Halkyn; William Bellis, Flint; Isaac Davies; David Williams; Joseph Jones, Wern; Thomas Hughes, Plas Win- ter, John Ellis Evans; W. Griffith, Wm. Hughes, Stores, Rlics y cae; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Stag Hotel, Bagillt; Roberts, butch- er, Flint; Parry, butcher, Flint; R. Jones, Careg Glision; Joseph Davies, engineer; Mr. Brydon, Nant, Flint. Wreaths were from:—His Wife; All His Children; His Daughter and Son-in-Law (Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Denton); His Sister, Louisa; Sister and Family, Flint; Nephew and Nieces, Pentre, Halkyn; Nephew and Niece, Philip and Julia, Llanasa; Sister- in-Law and Brother-in Law and Grandma, Mr. and Mrs. J. Huxley, Rhyl; Misses Wil- liams, Tudor Villa, Holywell; Sallie, Annie and Glen, Holywell; Elsie and Hettie, Holywell. The Rev. J. F. Rees, rector of Halkyn, took the service throughout, and after the Z, service in church, Mr. Llew. Ph. Jones (or- ganist)" played the "Dead March" in Saul.
* Mold Urban District Council.
Mold Urban District Council. A REDUCED WATE. The monthly meeting of the Mold Urban Council was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. John Hughes presiding. The other mem- bers present were: Messrs. T. L. Thomas, R. Davies, J. Simons, M. B. Thompson, P. H. Pugh, Oscar Jones, T. G. Wynne, Thos. Parry, J. T. Morgans, R. Morris, John Watkin, H. J. Roberts, J. Wynne Wil- liams, and Thos. Williams.
THE RATE.
THE RATE. Mr. J. T. Morgans moved that a rate of 3s. Id. in the £ be levied for the ensuing twelve months, this being, he said, a reduc- tion of Id. on the last rate. Mr. Oscar Jones seconded. Mr. Watkin, in supporting it, said it was plain to anyone that there would be an in- crease in the rate next year. However, he was pleased that there was a reduction this year. The motion was carried.
ELECTORAL DIVISIONS.
ELECTORAL DIVISIONS. The County Council wrote asking the Council to approve a scheme for the re- arrangement of electoral divisions in the county. Mr. Morris pointed out that Mold had a good case for another membei, and an ap- plication had been made to the County Council for increased representation, but nothing had been done. It was decided that no action be taken in the matter PROPOSED ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The Clerk (Mr. R. S. Kelirj read a letter from Mr. A. O. Griffiths, of Caergwrle, giving notice of the intention to apply for a provisional order for the supply of electri- city for the urban district of Mold. He said that a company was being formed for the purpose. Mr. Oscar Jones said that the time for the Council to express any opinion of this scheme would be when the clauses of the provisional order were submitted to the Council, and not before. The further consideration of the matter was deferred. Among the minutes of committees passed were the following:- HIGHWAY, LIGHTING, AND WATER ING COMMITTEE. Main Roads.—The Chairman reported the result of meeting of representatives of local authorities and the County Council Committee with regard to main roads ex- penditure, and said that the County Coun- cil would probably pay the £73 due in re- spect of main roads, being the amount ex- pended in excess of the estimates for the year ending 31st March, 1913. Tar Spraying.—A communication was read from the clerk of the County Council, dated the 8th April, stating that a grant of P,103 would be made for the tarring of roads upon the conditions therein mention- ed.
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PANTASAPH. DEATH OF MRS. PARRY, COTTAGE FARM. I The death took place at The Cottage Farm, Pantasaph, on Friday morning last of Mrs. Hannah Parry, widow of Mr. John Parry, at the age of 69 years. The de- ceased lady was well-known in the district and was a member of Seion Welsh Congre- gational Church, of which her husband was for many years a deacon. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, at Seion Ceme- tery. The Rev. D. Jones, vicar of Gorsedd, took part in the service at the house, the Rev. T. Henry Jones, pastor of Seion Chapel, having charge of the services, and officiating at the chapel and at the com- mittal. An appropriate hymn was sung at the service in chapel and at the close Mr. Robt. Pugh played the "Dead March." There were a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased present and a num- ber of wreaths were- sent by sympathisers.
I Cruelty to a Cat. I
I Cruelty to a Cat. THROWN ON A FIRE. Flint Man Fined. I At Flint Borough Sessions yesterday, James Berry was summoned by Inspector J. Davies, R.S.P.C.A., Wrexham, for cruelty to a cat by throwing it on a fire. Peter Fox, 55, Mumforth street, iron worker, said on the 18th April, between five and six in the evening, he was in the Swan Inn, when defendant entered with a I friend. A cat sat on the end of the form. Defendant picked it up and started playing with it, and then dropped it in the fire. The cat jumped off the fire and ran out of the room. It ran out very quickly. By Inspector Davies: The defendant would be about six feet away from the fire. The cat landed in the middle of the fire. By the defendant: It was not that the cat scratched his hand and lie struck it off and it fell on the fire. Defendant threw it on the fire. Defendant contradicted the statement, saying that he did not ''distinctly throw it on the fire." Thos. Frimstome, Mumforth street, said he was in the Swan with the last witness. Berry came in and called for a drink. He took hold of the cat, and after playing with it threw it on the fire. Defendant was about a yard from the fire. Defendant: I didn't deliberately put it on the fire. Witness He put the cat on the fire. He lifted it and deliberately threw it on the fire.
BURNT THE CLAWS.
BURNT THE CLAWS. W. H. Hobbs, licensee of the Swan, said he was not in the house when the affair took place. His wife informed him on his re- turn that defendant had thrown the cat on the fire. He examined the animal, and found that the claws were burnt absolutely to the flesh. The fore and hind pads were badly burned and weie all blistered and bleeding. At present the animal had no I claws. By Inspector Davies: There was no doubt rhe cat had suffered, ii-itl had he been at home at the time—and he was heartily sorry he was not—the man would have suffered, too. Defendant: You know, Mr. Hobbs, I liave a great affection for that cat? Mr. Hobbs: I know you have a mania against dumb animals. I have been told of your cruelty to dumb animals. I told the Inspector of the affair. Inspector Davies said he saw the cat. The animal had been severely injured and must have suffered intense pain. Defendant said it was an accident. He was playing with the cat; it scratched him and he pushed it aside suddenly. He was too fond of the cat to do such a thing wil- fully. Mrs. Hobbs got vexed, and he had to go out before he could explain himself. He had no witnesses. The Mayor said it was evident that the cat had been long enough on the fire to be badly injured. They were agreeable to make certain allowances for defendant, hav- ing done it on the spur of the moment if he was scratched, but animals must be protec- ted against such as the defendant. Their sympathies were with the cat. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs or 14 days in default.
Young Man's Suicide.
Young Man's Suicide. Sad Tragedy at Cefnybedd. A sad story was related at an inquest held at the Bethlehem Chapel Schoolroom, Cefn- ybedd, on Monday, concerning the death of Edward William Jones, aged 23 years, col- lier, son of George Jones, collier, Garden Villas, Cefnybedd; Deceased committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. George Jones, Garden Villas, Cefnybedd, identified the body viewed by the jury as that of his son. Deceased was aged 23, and was a single man. He had been ill on Wednesday and Thursday last, and had been to eee Dr. Tudor Williams on Thurs- day. Deceased had been very low spirited of late, but had never threatened to do any- thing to himself. George Ellis Jones, brother of the de- ceased, stated that he was at home on Thursday. His brother came to bed about 10 o'clock. He did not hear deeeesed going downstairs, bul, awakened about 9 o'clock, hearing a noise downstairs. He went down- stairs and saw deceased on the ground against the wall. He was groaning and died shortly afterwards. Katie Jones, sister of the deceased, also gave evidence. Dr. Tudor Williams, Caergwrle, stated that deceased had been suffering from ner- vous debility. The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide during temporary insanity."
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PENYFFORDD. PROPERTY MAltKET. On Monday, Mr. Frank Badham, auc- tioneer, Mold, offered for sale by public auction, at the Millstone Inn, Penyffordd, a freehold farm filtuate on the Lower Moun- tain Read, leading from Penyffordd to Hope, and in the occupation of Mrs. Bevan. The property comprised a dwelling house with out-buildings, together with five en- closures of rich pasture and tillage land, and embraced an area of 13 acres, 2 roods, and 34 perches. The auctioneer pointed out that it was a very compact and desirable small holding, being situate in a healthy and improving district, and in close prox- imity to the L. and N.-W. and G. C. Rail- ways. A good company assembled. The bidding started at £ 400 and eventually went to £725, at which figure the property was withdrawn. We understand that the auc- tioneer has had several inquiries since, and expects to sell the property by private treaty. Mr. Hugh G. Roberts, of Mold, was solicitor for the vendor.
ENGLISHMAN S RAILWAY APPOINTMENT.
ENGLISHMAN S RAILWAY APPOINT- MENT. Mr. Norman Gibb, of Gateshead, a nep- hew of Sir George Gibb, chairman of the Road Board and late general manager of the North-Eastern Railway, has been ap- pointed chief mechnical engineer for the Southern lines of the Siamese Royal State Railways. I 0000
FAMOUS CLOG DANCER'S DEATH.¡
FAMOUS CLOG DANCER'S DEATH. ¡ Arthur Eaton, on whom an inquest was held at Hackney, was a famous clog dancer, who danced Walter Hicks for the champion- ship of the world. He held four cups, and I once met Dan Leno in open competition. He died from lockjaw, caused by a garden fork running into his foot. 0000
i COACH SALE.I
COACH SALE. Chars-a-bane and coaches were sold at Matlock, a centre for excursions to all parts of the Peak of Derbyshire, and realised very poor prices. A handsomely-appointed stage coach, which a few years ago was bought for £200, and a char-a-banc which when new cost £140, realised IC3 each. Motor-wagonettes have replaced the old- style coach.
I VOTING AT 112.
VOTING AT 112. France'6 oldest voter, M. Louis Clement, who was 112 years of age ia.st birthday, and retains the full enjoyment of his faculties, duly went to the poll at Mcuipelier durillg the recent elections. oooo ?
I VOTING AT 112.
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