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WORTHENBURY. I
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WORTHENBURY. I FARMER ASSAULTS A POLICE OFFICER. —Herbert Blake, a well-known Flintshire farmer, living at Worthenbury, was on Wednesday fined £ 4.12s. 6d. for assaulting Police Inspector Pearson, of Overton. The defendant attended Overton auction, and being under the influence of drink the inspector prohibited him from being served. He then became violent, and when the officer was getting him away Blake violently assaulted him.
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t -.u_- STOP PRESS. I r LIVERPOOL CORN, FRIDAY. I Wheat market closed quiet aft-er slow business at. priccs about; ad. per oentall under Tuesday's. Flour very quiet, un- changed prices. Maize dull demand, Platlt free supply. American scarce;' mixed American, old 4a. lid-, new 4*. 10 £ d., Plata 4s. 2d., No. 3 Odessa 4s. 7id. per cental. Feeding barley firm lhrtmghi scarcity. Beans, Peas and oats very quiet, unchanged. EX-LORD MAYOR'S DEATH. The death is announced of Mr. Currer Brisks ex-Lord Mavor of Leeds. KILLED BY A SHELL. While a shell was being drawn from a press at the Projectile Co.'a factory, Wandsworth, to-day, the metal, shot out, killing Aloo Gasberry, UNCONQUERABLE CHANNEL. B>ia sail] started from the Encr- 1;1, coast at 7.20 on Thursday morning. After being in the water eighteen houra i he contained! of numbness in the leers, I and as it was considered unwise td con- f' nu o 11l1rg('sfl. left, the water at 1.30 this morning, when: within four miles of the IT(,, was brought back to Dover apparently little the worse for his long bwinx. LATEST CRICKET. Middlesex all1 out for 322 Surrey 4 for none Sussex 163 for six I I • I
WREXHAM. I
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WREXHAM. I FARM FIRE.— Spontaneous combustion on I Sunday, caused the destruction of a large stack of hay belonging to Mr. William Roberts, farmer, of Middle Southey, Wrexham. The outbreak was discovered during the afternoon, and the Wrexham Fire Brigade were engaged until a late hour at night. The damage, which amounts to about £ 150, is not covered by insurance. KILLED BY A MOTOR TRAIN.—A railway fatality on the Great Western line at Moss, near Wrexham, has been reported to the East Den- bighshire coroner. A collier named William Jones, aged 52, living at Cerney House, Moss, travelling by the motor train from Wrexham to Moss on Saturday night, left the carriage, and watS subsequently soon on the metals in front of the train. He was shouted to, but at that moment the motor started, and he was knocked down and instantly killed. SWIMMING GALA.—The annual gala in connection with the Wrexham Swimming Club was held on Friday, the results being as fol- lows:— Polo match; Wrexham v. Chesicr Queen-street Club, a draw, two goals each. 100 yards' club championship: 1, V. Jones; 2, H. Cohen 3, C. Fletcher. 50 yards' junior championship (for the Martin Challenge Cup) 1, M. Williams; 2, B. Woodnoth. 80 yards' club handicap: 1, S. Jones; 2, H. Cohen; 3, W. Roberts. Long plunge: A. Lloyd, 32 feet. Clothes race: 1, H. Wiison; 2, A. Lloyd; 3, I W. Roberts. Nightdress and candle race: 1, S. Jones; 2, H. Wilson; 3, W. Leece.
I __CONNAH'S QUAY.
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CONNAH'S QUAY. CYCLE PARADE.—The officers and com- in connection with the Conn ah's Quay and Shotton Cycle Parade and Carnival are making strenuous efforts to superego all past results, and to aid the secretaries in their work have secured an office at 322a, High-street. This I should prove a great assistance, not only to tho local committee, but to all intending competi- tors. The object of the carnival is to augment the funds of the locai nursing association, and, seeing that the falling off in subscriptions to the association interferes greatly with Che success of such a movement, it would be a pity to allow benevolent institutions of this kind to become a thing of the pa6t. Mr. E. Blane has again been unanimously chosen as president. THE FOOTPATHS.—The interest evinced in the action of the local Council respecting the footpaths has somewhat subsided, but why this should be many cannot understand. For years past strenuous efforts have been made to secure some concession from the County Council to reduce complaints, which, although general in other districts, have certainly been well founded as regards the urban district area of Connah's Quay. Some few months ago the County Council granted an allowance towards the paving of the footpaths, the Urban Council agreeing to accept the offer. When the Council will com- menoo the work of paving is at present un- known; but surely they are not going to allow tho summer to lapse into winter before com- mencing, otherwise the expense of laying will be considerably increased. CHOIR TRIP.—The members of St. Ethel- wold's Church choir held their annual outing on Saturday to Llandudno. A large party, in- cluding the Rev. Mr. Parkes, Mr. F. Barratt (conductor), Mr. S. Morris (organist), Mr. J. V. Harris, etc., left Queen's Ferry at eight o'clock. Upon arrival dinner was partaken of at the Avondale Restaurant, after which a visit was pa.id to the Happy Yalley and other places of interest. Before departing tea was served, and the party arrived home about ten o'clock, having spent a most enjoyable day. ——————— A ———————
INCE.
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INCE. PRESENTATION. -An interesting presents tion tool, plaoe at Inoe llall on Thursday even- ing. Mr. William Seeker. who has been second gardener at the Hall for some years and is leav- ing to take up work elsewhere, was the recipient of a handsome timepiece subscribed for by the members and friends of the Ince Cricket Club, in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered the club in the past. In addition to being a cricketer, Mr. Seeker had been for some time past a member of the church choir, and in many other way had helped iu the social life of the village. Mrs. Park-Yates, in making tlia presentation, congratulated Mr. Seeker on the handsome present he was receiving, and hoped when he looked at it in time to come it would remind him of the happy tittio he had spent in Inoe. The Rev. F. Clifton-Smith then spoke in eulogistic terms of the assistance he had received from Mr. Seeker since lie came to Ince. Mr. William Brown, in the name of the cricket club, also wished him every success in his new sphere of life. Mr. Seeker, in ret>opoIJ¡ng. sni.1 he could not. find words suitable to thank thofc who had assisted in giving him such a beatitiftit prctent. but. be could atisure them he should novel forget their kindness.
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OUR NEW SERIAL STORY.- This week the opening chapters of "The llampstead Mystery," an absorbing new ctory by John Oakley, appears in the Observer." As the Oakleyo, f '?)'S pJof the author has adopted the theme of a guiltless man's wrongful punish- ment.. around which he has woven a narrative of strong human interest, strengthened by a pleasing originality of treatment. Intensely moving, the story is one calculated to make the reader follow each instalment with breathless interest.
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i MOLD.
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i MOLD. AUDIT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.—At the Town Hall, on Wednesday, Mr. Wm. Griffith, district auditor, completed the annual audit of the Mold Urban Diii-riet, Mold Parish Council, and Mold BuriaJs Joint Committee. BELATED PLASTERING.—Philip Gittins, labourer, of Ml) ford-street, a well-known char- acter, was charged at Mold Police Court on Monday with assaulting his wife on the previous Monday evening. It was proved that defendant threw a flat iron at his wife, striking her with it. He then hurled a vase at her, and, seizing a poker, defied the onlookers to come to her assistance.- Defendant, indicating a plaster on his head, said he had boen struck with a poker.—" He put that on last night when he found I wouldn't settle the caee," explained the wife. "He was too busy drinking to put it on before. "—In default of paying a fine of 106. and 9s. oosts defendant waa sent to gaol for ooven day. EXPERIENCED BUT INCONSISTENT.— 'At Mold Police Court on Monday, John Bennett, collier, of New Brighton Village, made hie 23rd appearance, t.he present charge being that of keeping an unlicensed dog. Defendant urged that the dog belonged to Frederick Hulme, of Northop. and produced a licence issued to that individual; as an afterthought he added "I'll destroy it if you like." It was pointed out to defendant that if his version was correct he had no right to destroy the animal.—Fined 10s. and 12a. 6d. costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. De- fendant was removed in custody. TRYDDYN BEERHOUSE OPPOSED.-At the Mold Transfer Sessions on Monday Mr. J. B. Marston awlied on behalf of William MiddJeton Roberts for a trajMfe?r of the licence of the Ro.? of Tryddyn beerhouse, at Top-y-Rhos. Tryddyn. Mr. W. R. Howard Evans opposed the appllca tion, stating that the population of the parish was 1,245; there were 12 liopn&ed houses, or one bouse for every 100 of the population. He put in petitions signed by property owners and resi- dents in Tryddyn opposed to the application on the ground that the house was not required. Thos. Evan Williams, of Pen-y-Groos, Tryddyn, a guard an of the Hawarden Union and vioe- ohairrrtan of the Tryddyn Parish Council, gave evidence in support of the petitions, to which ho had obtarnd the signatuies. On cross-oxam- ination witness said he was a teetotaller.—Thos. Griffiths, the county councillor for the division, said the hOllso was not required.—Edvv. Jones Raid he watched the premises from 3.30 to 10 P-itt- on the prevo'us Saturday. Four men called during that period, and there was one person on the premises when closing time arrived. Cross-examined, witness thought it was his duty to keep a.n eye on his ncighbout's. If the case had boon that of his sister, who kept the Col- liers Arms, he would have acted in the same way.—At this point the bench eocpressed dis- satisfaction with tho nature of the evidence Eiveri, whereupon Mr. Howard Evans put. in the box Owen Evans, residing next door to the Rose or Ttyddyn. who expressed the opinion that the house was not requiied. Cro.?s-examined as to whether a barrel of beer a week was not sold at the house, witness replied, "You couldn't say that, and toll the truth. in a niontll.Ad- dressing the bench in support. of the application, Mr. Marston said a most impudent opposition was supported by tho evidence of a rabid it- former and of another witness who spied upon his neighbour in the hope that a relative might profit as a result—After hearing the evidence of the owner. Mr. John Fox, the Chairman an- nounocd that the application would be grajited, and that the opposition to the licence should he feought forward at the annual licensing sessions.
FRODSHAM.I
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FRODSHAM. I NEGLECTED HEDGES.—COMPLAINTS are prevalent as to the untidy condition of some of the footpath and hedges in the vicinity of the Town Fields, the lane leading to the steps at the bottom of Church Field being absolutely dan- gerous with the overhanging hedges on each eido. A few days ago a gentleman narrowly escaped having his eye pierced with one of the hedge spilvea. and another on the same day had his hat damaged from the same cause. A HMKLY RESCUE.—On Saturday even- ing a Youtlh. whilo fishing on Frodsham Marsh, found a donkey lying in a ditch evidently in He at once went for assist- ance, and a party of men with a rope went to the rescue. The rope being fixed round the animal, which had exhausted itself in its struggles, the order was given to "pull," and the men had obtained a good grip when tho *°Pe broke and the whole party went down. Another rope being forthcoming from the Frod- sham Gasworks, the animal was speedily lifted out. NARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday afternoon, about half-past two, a marvellous escape from what might easily have been a serious accident occurred at the Frodsham Railway Station. A Considerable number of passengers were standing m front of the waiting-room, and as the Chester express dashed through at a high rate of speed, a large lump of coal, falling from the tender, struck the platform, thence rebounded in to the footboard of the train, and finally was hurled with terrific force, within a few inches of a little girl, towards the door of the waiting-room. Mr. R. K. Jeaoock, the captain of the Frodsham Cricket Club, was in close proximinty to the missile when It Jeft. tire tender. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.-Before Messrs. A. Thomas and J. ()ckie-~ftoii. —Oliver Groenway was charged with carrying a gun wrthout a licence on July20th, 1906. at Ridgway, '*rodsha:n, and fined 20s. including costs.— James Fletcher was fined 10s. including costs for cruelly ill-treating a lamb at HeJsby on July 19h.. Sergt. Millington proved the case.— Wilfred Price was fined 10., including costs for baling four brown linnet? contrary to the Wild "irds Protection Order, 1904, on the 14a,? Frodsham, on August 12th. P.C. ?,t proved the case.—Herbert Parkingon wa,s fined lis. including oosts, or in default 14 days' harol iabour, for being drunk and in- capable.—William Noden had order for imme- diate payment with c-oste3 of part of poor rate izade April 7th, distress warrant to follow in default. t ?AR?CHIAL COMMITTEE -This commit > & mœting on Friday evening in the "?? ?? the to! towing gcntJen?n at- ?nd,ng=-Mr. H. M. Davies (chairman), Me?rs b. Dav.ca, G. Glea.? P. Jon?. G. S. F,:tb, Rodgers, W. E. Shore, also Messrs. J. Far- Kington (inspector). W. Diggle (surveyor), and \V. H. Warburton, acting for G. F. Ash-ton, Cerk to t.he Runcorn Rural District Council.— Mr. Shore, chairman of t.he Lighting Commit- toe, reported that his noramittoe had held a ttfcxrting. and recommended that the lamps in the stroerts be painted. He had asked for tondnriis.—[t, was reeolved that Mr. Spencer's tonder for B5. 10s be accepted.—-The Inspector Sported that the old cottage occupied by Mrs. Earner in Ciiuroh-stroeft was sti:1 in a very un- &a.ti"factorv ?o?dtlion. and was not fit to be in- ?'b?<.d. The owner?h:p had changed lLand?, and he oould not at. piesent find out who was the owner.—He was instructed to find the pix> 80rrt owner and serve notice to carry out the Necessary repair.,3 within 28 clays.—Tho Sur- veyor submitted plans for etructural alterations to the house of Mr. Guest, Holly Bank, which accepted.—Plans for throe cottages for Mr. 11'. Pratt, in Bridge-Iana were referred back for amendment. THE GALE.—Saturday morning's gale in played great havoc in orchards. The lnd blew with tremendous force, and in less than three hours almost the wholo of the remain- ing fruit crop lay on the ground. Fruit growers av-e been prematurely complimenting them- ^Ives on having a fairly moderate crop of apples and a small quantity of pears as the outcome of a. most disastrous season; but they can only themselves now in the fact that they will spared any expense in picking. In one i ,)icklng. In one ^chard half-a-dozen hampers of hazel pears were Packed from the ground, and. owing to their ?'"?g insufficiently ripe to be fit for con- sumption they are quite useless as a marketable °°«»inodity. The Bame complaint is quite ^"•eral, although in some of the orchards in I «»ed«y. about throe miles distant, the effect f tie gale is said to be scaroely noticeable. The ? plums remaining were also ruined. Several c ltnJ1cy stacks have been blown off, or are to be notiOl.d out of the perpendicular, while o=o of the Jubilee treea in Church?treet. which ?nng the heigLt of the gale bent almoa doule and appear<xl likely to snap with tho atr,2in. are sadly damaged. Gardeners complain '"? of tho havoc and destruction to plants, ?'??? flowerA ?to?
I HOLYWELL. I
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I HOLYWELL. I COUNTY SCHOOL APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting of the governors of this school on Saturday Mr. R, J. Owen, B.A. (University of Wales), was appointed mathematical mastert, at a commencing salary of 9120. — A
, ^,-I RUABON.j
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I RUABON. j FATAL ACCIDENT.—John Roberts, of Brooke-street. Rhosymedre, who was shockingly injured in the Wynnstay Collieries, Ruabon, on Friday morning has died in the Ruaoon Accident Hospital. Roberts, who was twenty years of age, was working underground when a fall of roof unexpectedly occurred. One of his legs was broken and his spine was frac- titred. After twelve houre' lingering in tcnible pain he expired.
BACKFORD. !
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BACKFORD. THE FRUIT CROP.-Th-a fruit orchards] in the Backford district have not for many years yielded such poor returns to growers as during; the present season. Stone fruit, plums and damsons, are a complete failure, there being nothing at all to gather in orchards which generally yield so many hampers. Pears are extremely poor as regards quantity, while apples, which present the best show, are not a good crop. Saturday's gale did not improve matters for who had apples and pears ripening for the gathering, as he force of the windi brought many to the ground and did other, damage. Its severity and the rough experience through which tjjfees and plants went are shewn by both prostrate trunks and broken and torn branches. The grain crops have been harvested in fair condition, and roots promise well.
GRESFORD. I
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GRESFORD. I A NARROW ESCAPE.—In consequence of the storm on Saturday morning a fine elm tree near the station was blown down. It was somewhat lucky that it should have dropped in an easterly direction towards the green. Con- siderable damage would have ensued if it had fallen across the road and the telegraph wires. The signalman's cabin might aleo have suffered. A
HELSBYI
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HELSBY I PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Parish Council wm hdd in the National School- room on Monday, Mr. J. T. Collier presiding. The Clerk read a letter from the Wallasey Urban District Council regarding the decision "Godden v. H vthe Burial Board, re the right of burial authorities to use their burial grounds, and it waa decided to ask Mr. G. F. Ashton, clerk to the Parochial Committee, to give his opinion of the caw3 at the next meeting as regards the local authorities' position in tho matter. OHOIR EXCURSION.—The choirs of the parish church and mission room had their annual summer outing on Saturday. The party, num- bering about 60, accompanied by the Rev. E. W. Evans (vicar), left for Llandudno soon after 8 a.m., their destination being reached about 10 a.m. Although boisterous, the weather was fine. and the party were cnabed to enjoy them- selves amid tiit) various attraotions of the famoua Welsh watering place. Luncheon and tea were partaken of at the Gixrsvenor Restaurant, and the party reached Holeby about 10.3C in the evening, after spending a most en- joyable day. I PAROCHIAL monthly meeting of the Parochial Committee was held in tho National Schoolroom on Monday even- ing, the following members being prcyent: Messrs. J. T. Collier (chairman), T. Guest, J. Brotherton, J. Noden, S. Ball, J. BIythe, W. B. Barlow, Rev. E. W. Evans, G. F. Ashton (clerk), W. Diggle (surveyor) and J. Farrington (nuisance inspector.)—The Chairman reported on behalf of the sub-committee appointed to enquire into the question of extension of sewer to Mr. James Taylor's property, and said that they recom- meiukxl the Council to bear one-half the ex- penses of extending the oewer to within 100 feet of Mr. Taylor's boundary at a cost of 2s. 6d. per yard, and at a total cost of £ 5. 13s. 6d. The sub-comiii lttee's recommendation was agreed to. -The question of the rate per 1,000 gallons to be charged the British Insulated and Helsby Cables Ltd. for water supplied from the Council's mains was brought forward, and after discussion it was decided that a rate of 6d. per 1.000 gallons be charged for the water supplied during the quarter ending June, and that the Water Sub- committee should go thoroughly into the ques- tion of charges for water supplied to consumers through meters, with a view to revising them on a sliding scale.-The Chairman reported that a defect in one of the valves at the pumping stahon and other matters required attention, and the clerk waa requested to writ" to Mr. Timmins and ask him to attend to it at once. The chairman also drew attention to the fact that two windows of the pumping station had been broken by stories, one of the missile.? having been found in the well and the other in the machinery, which might have caused consider- able damage had it not been discovered before it was put in motion. One of the members said that stone throwing, which was extremely dangerous, was far too prevalent in the village, and only recently one of his daughters had been struck on the head and badly cut by a stone thrown near his house, and ho suggested that the police be asked to put up notices in the village to stop the practice. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the clerk to have notices put up at the pumping station and elsew here.—The Nuisanoo Inspector reported in regard to the drainage of the farm occupied by Mr. Thorne, and said an overflow drain had been constructed to take the sov. age into a ditch on the property of Mr. W. Davies, which was not in accordance with the plan passed by the Council, and was likely to cause a nuisance. It was revived to write the owner of the pro- perty to have the overflow drain removed at once, or the Council would have to take stops to do oo.The Chairman said there had been further complaints made regarding a smell arising from a grid by Mr. J. Williams's shop, and it was decided that the Water Sub-committee should inspect the same and report to the next rnc,c,t,irig.The Surveyor rejiorted on the plans of storeroom, etc.. built by Dr. Rob in«on, which was apparently to be used for habitation, but which was not fit for such, and the clerk was in- structed to inform the owner that it must. not be occupied. It was resolved that in future all plans parsed by the Council should be initialled by the nuisance inspector as well as by the surveyor, to ensure that the drainage arrange- ments are in accordance with the bve-laws and arc properly passed.—The water engineer's re- port for last month shewed that 925,616 gallons had boen pumped at, the rate of 46 cubic feet of gas per 1,000 gallons.—The Chairman said their deputy chairman, Mr. T. Guest, was about to undergo a dangerous operation for his eyes, which would keep him from the Council for some time, and he hoped in the name of the Council that the operation would be in every way suc- cessful, and that Mr. Gueat would return to the Council fully restored to health. Mr. W. E. Davies was appointed on the Water Sub-com- mittee during Mr.
IELLESMERE PORT.
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ELLESMERE PORT. DRUNKENNESS.—At an ooe&fiionaJ court, held at Mr. Churton's office. Chester, on Mon- day. John Dennahey, an Ellesmere Port iron- worker, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly and creating a disturbance in Whitby on Saturday evening. A PAINFUL CASE.—On Tuesday Mr. J. C. Rate held an inquest at the Institute on the body of Thomas Bali, 71 years of a-ge, who was found dead in hlis lcdingB, Grosvenor-street, on Monday morning.—Evidence was given that deceased was found late cn Sunday night near the Imperial Mills apparently the worse for drink. lie was taken to his lodgings and laid upon the couch, where he was found dead next morn,ing.—The jury, after hearing medical evidence, returned a verdict of death from heart failure due 10 excessive drinking.—The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon in E lies in ere Port Churchyard. PRESENTATION.—On Rtiday evening a eocial gathering was held in the Sportsman's Arms, Whitby, about 50 of the members of the Bowling Club and friends bidding fajrewcll to Mr. M. W. Hawson, who is leaving the dis- trict thiis week. Mr. Humphrey Price occupied the chair, and in a flew well-chosen words asked Mr. Hawson's acceptance of a diamond ring as a reminder of the happy times spent amongst t, heqy- Mr. Hawson, who was en- thusiastically cheered thanked the company for their kindnesa in making him suoh a handsome present, and particularly for their good wishes, remarking that his sojourn here would always remain as a very pleasant memory to him. The p:oeeedings were enlivened by songs from It-he following gentlemen:—Messrs. Wivell, I Moffatt. Perry. Carrick and M. W. Hawson, with Mr. W. II. Allerton accompanist. A LODGER'S ABUSE.—At the Chester Castle Petty Sessions, on Saturday, be- fore Mr. John Thompson (presiding), Mr. B. C. Roberts, Mr. J. M. Frost, Mr. J. W. Macfie, Mr. T. Butlor a.nd Mr. T. Wool lam, Harriett Lewis, of Church-etreot, Eilesmere Port, sum- moned John Jackson, a labourer, for threats. Complainant said defendant had been lodging with her. On Wednesday mcirning he was drinking in a beerhouse from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and when he returned he conwnerKied abusing her. and several times threatened to kill her. Defenda-nt wanted to bring his dog into the kit- ch n, but witness objected. Defendant again threatened to kill her. In the afternoon when she went into the yard defendant, followed her and knockod her down.—Mary Ann Price, com- plaiiuant's daughter, oarroborated, and said the defendant struck her also.—Defendant denied the offnce.The bcii(,,h ordered the defendant to pay the oosts (10s. 6d.), and bound him over in £ 5 to keep the peace for six months. MURDEROUS THREATS. At Mr. Churton's office, Chester, on Tuesday morning, I-A,fore Messrs. G. Dickson and T. Wool lam. a young man named Ell's Jones, living at Flint and working at Messrs. Summers' Ironworks, S Shotton, was charged on a warrant with using threats towards William Thomas Baker, manager for the firm of Messrs. Burnell and Co., steel j sheet makers. Ellesmere Port, on June 5tJ), 1905. j —Mr. E. S. Giles appeared for complainant- on the instructions of the firm. He stated that the case came before the magistrates at Chester Castle on June 9th, 1905. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was issued. It was not executed until recently. Messrs. Burnell and Co. had instructed him that the offence was a serious one, because it affected a large number | of their employes, who belonged to the rough element. Unless their representative was pro- tected, the position would become intolerable.— Complainant said prisoner had been employed by the firm for at-otit twelve months prior to June, 1905. At that Üme he received instruc- tions not to employ him any more. and when prisoner applied to him for a situation on Juno 5th he told him what his orders were. Prisoner said "I am going to kill you, Baker." Witness told him he had better be careful. Prisoner "came for" him. and witness got some men to conduct him off the works. On his way back from dinner the same day witness was surprised by prisoner, who pounced out on him from behind a cottage, saying I am going to kill you." Prisoner "smacked at" him with his fists, and witne? struck back again and kept prisoner off. Prisoner had been hiding in order to waylay him.—Prisoner asked the magistrates to forgive him. It was the first time he had been in trouble.—Prisoner wae bound over in his own recognizances in the sum of £ 10 to keep the peace for six months. Ho was aiso ordered to lImy the casta* j
I -NANTWICH.I
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I NANTWICH. I II REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS.—The Assessment Committee of Nantwich Union gave their decision on Monday in regard to a large number of appeals that had been made to them against the new valuation of property. The Crewe Alexandra football ground, assessed at ,i.11 gr(-,uij d at S40, was struck out. A number of publicans' assessments, which had been considerably raised, were reduced, though at the reduced figures they arc much higher than the old valuation. ATTACKED BY WASPS.—A remarkable scene was witness on Worleston-road, near Nant- wich, on Sunday evening. A crowd of people were coming from the farm of Mr. Thomas Oomes, where a fire had caused the destruction of some thirty tons of hay, when they were attacked by a swarm of v.asps. whose nest had hoen disturbed. Constable Brocldehurst, of Crewe, was stung over the eye, and a boy named Steer, of Nantwich, also suffered intensely from stings. The crowd stampeded in all directions. «- —
QUEEN'S FERRY. I
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QUEEN'S FERRY. I OPENING OF NEW SCHOOL CHAPEL.— On Wednesday afternoon the new Wesleyati School Chapel was formally opened in the pre- senco of a large assembly. For ahout forty years the Wesleyans have worshipped in tho Sailors' Home, which is a small building hot very easily accessible, and during latter veais it has heoome. very dilapidated'. The need for a new cause bad been a pressing one, and the eitection of a now and mono commodious build- mg has been eagerly looked forward to. On Wednesday their hopes were realised by the opening of an excellently built chapel. The room is excellently designed, eveiy detail being m perfect harmony a.nd good taste. Tlie archi- tects (Messrs. Green. Knowlea and Russell, of Liverpool) are to be complimented for both the structural beauty and the economy of space, • re building. which was entrusetd to Messrs. E, Ble-no and Son, Coruia.h's Quay, has been very well done, the ornamental work being in good taste. The chapel i.s designed to seat 400. At half-past thre-e t.he assomrbiy m-t at the bailor^ HOlne. Miss K. Evans forrnaliv locked the old place of worship, and' this little for- mality was not without a touch of pathos to many of the o'der gcnNation. The proorssion then commenced its journey, and upon the ar- rival at tlie new chapel, which was gaily decora- ted with bunting. Mr. S. Beresford. of Mold, stepped forward and unlocked the new building. When the congregation wire seated. Mr James Lamb, of Buckley, introduced Mr. Beresford in a few homely words. This was followed by an appropriate sermon by the Rev. John Wilson. B.A.. B.D., of Liverpool. Tea was afterwards provided in the Primitive Methodist School- room, 300 being present.. In the evening a pubho meeting was held presided over by Mr. Beresford. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. John Wilson. S. G Scott. R. Worrmvell, Mr. James Lamb and Mr Rawson, etc. Miss Yiears, of Connah's Quay, rendered two solos, and the choir, under the leadership of Mr. Bakewell, rendered special music, .&
NESTOKI
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NESTOK I A SWELLED HEAD.r. W. Tranter, col- lector to the Urban District Council. has grown a cabbage (one of Sutton's "All ILartd") that wo ghed 15 b. wi-th the outer leaves removed STREET ACCIDENT. -On Friday evening a gentleman named Tarrant, a visitor at "Leigh- ton Court," was driving through Park-street, Noston, when a little girl named Margaret ^o-berts, daughter of iMr. Jainos Roberts, of Mill-street, who was plaj'tng with ecveral other childie.il. tried to cross the street immtxliatedy in front of the horan. She wa.s knocked1 down. and so severely injuied that she was removed to the Chester Infirmary, where she remains air inpatient. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS.—At the recent, matriculation examination in connection with the Llvcipool, Leeds and Sheffield Universities, William Spr uce Towert, only son of tho Rev. John Towert. of the Manse, Neston. passed in the 1st division and gaincl a scholar- ship. At lire, same examination, Cuthbe-rt W. Hough, eldest son of Mis. W. M. Hough, of Parkg-ate-road. was also successful, gaining a place in the 2nd division. Both youths are students at Caldy Grammar School, the former having previously spent several years in Great Neston Mixed School. A COWARDLY ASSAULT.—At the Neston Petty Sessions, on Friday, bofore Col. Llovd and Mr. T. Davies, a man roamedl Edwaid Pownal was brought, up in custody charged with assaulting Adia Hamilton, aged about 13 years, with her mother at Thornton Hough. —Prosecutrix stated that on Tuesday, 24th JuJy. she had been working for Mr. Williamson, of Ri.hy lVkrc, and as she was rotuiTwng home about 9.15 p.m. she met the prisoner, who seized her and threw her in the ditch at the roadside. She sercamod for lrelp. and prisoner said that if she screamed aga'n he would kill her. She t.o'd him she had only 3id.. and that she would give it to him if he would let her P°- Kh? also oan?l out that someone v?s com in?, and prisoner t,ht-i b,-r. Sli?, after- wards met a Mi-R. Ceasar and told her what had occurred. On the 16th irist, she saw the prisoner near her home at Thornton Hough wth Swgt. R.Atdiffe., and identified him as her assailant—Jas. Corbctt. a.n electrician, residing at. Thornton Hough, stated that, he was going a.long Spit.a¡- on the evening of the alleged assault, when he heard the tost witness scream, out tluee times Prisoner afterwards passed him. On the 16th of the present month he went with Sergt Ratoliffe to the Thornton Houg-h police station a.nd p:ckcd out the prisoner from a group of half-a dozen men.—Sergt. Ratdiffe. stationed at If OS wR.Il stated that, on the 16th inst. he saw at Gay ton, and find- ing that he answered the d i eiseription of the man wanted for the, assault he questioned him. Prisoner admitted that, he was in R<abv at the time of the alleiged assault, and questioned as to his movements, he said he cut. across the fields to the "Halfpenny Bridge." He asked what it was he was wanted for, as there were servera.1 things he might be wanted for, and ho was not going to say anything to get himself five years. He was afterwards identified as stated by the other witnesses.—Prisoner, in his defence, said he had not seen the young woman before to his knowledge, and he had not spoken to a woman this side) the wat-,r.-Tlie bench con- sidered the charge proved, and Supt. Sutherland Mid that he had twice been in custody for vagrancy in Lancashire.—Colonel L'.oyd. re- marking that young women must be protected, committed tho prisoner for three months with. | hard labour.
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BARROW. I FARM FIRE.-Farly on Tuesday morning a large stack of ha.y on the farm of Mrs. Jomsoa, large ,,tack of ba, Hollowmoor Heath, was discovered to be on fire. Plenty of willing hand!s were found to combat the lfames, and the fire waa overcome, but not before a great amount of the stack was destroyed. The outbreak was due to spontane- ous combustion. ———————— A ————————
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SHOTTON. I A SUNDAY VISIT TO CAERGWR.LE.-At Mold Police Court on Monday, Arthur Slee, of Shotton, was charged in custody with being drunk and disorderly on the previous day (Sunday). From the evidence it appeared that the defendant, who was drunk, managed to secure admittance to the Derby Arms, Caer- gwrle, by pretending to be one of a body of excursionists. Upon his condition being dis- covered. he was ejected, and later on was found by Sergt. John Jones bleeding from the face and I creating a -disturbanee.Fin-ed 2s. 6d. and 13s. Id. costs, or 14 days. a
T SANDYCROFT. I
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T SANDYCROFT. I ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.-The Pimitive Methodist Sunday School celebrated its 41st anniversary on Sunday. A prayer meeting wag held at 7 a.m. The Rev. T. J. Martin (circuit minister) preached excellent sermons in the morn- ing and evening. In the afterno m a musical service was held, when solos, recitations, etc., were rendered by the scholars and friends. Special music was rendered by the choir under the leader- Ship of Mr. J. Atkinson. The annual Sunday School excursion takes place to-day (Saturday). when the scholars will journey to Eastham by brakes,
SAUGHALL. I
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SAUGHALL. I DEATH.—On Thursday evening, at the Chester Infirmary, Mr. Samuel Bennion. a well-known Saughall resident, passed away. He had always been delicate, but. it was not until lately that his condition had become critical. A fortnight ago he consulted Dr. Duff, who at onoe sent him to the Infirmary, where, how- ever, he succumbed to heart failure, aged 27 years. The funeial was held on Monday in the S-aughall Primitive Methodist burial ground. The Rev. J. Dickinson officiated and a large number of residents assembled to shew their sympathy with the bereaved family. Among the mourners present were Messrs. George and James Bennion (brothers). Mr. W. II. Shepherd (half-brother), Mr. F. Woods. senr. (uncle), Mrs. J. Griffiths (aunt), the followiiil collsl.])f-- Miss Griffiths, Miss M. Bennion (Little Sutton), Messrs. C. Bennion, J. Bennion, H. Benniion (Litt;e Sutton), Geo. Griffiths, Oliver Griffiths, J. Griffiths, junr., F. Woods, junr.. J. Woods. G Woods; also Mr. T. Bithell (Birkenhead). Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chostere (Liverpool), Mr. W. T. Harvey, Messrs. Herbert Shepherd, Alex. Shepherd, R. Mercer, W. Newall, and A. Smith (Chesier).
BUCKLEY.I
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BUCKLEY. I RECHABITES' ANNIVERSARY. The members of the Mount of Security Tent, No. 1929. of the Independent Order of Rechabites held their anniversary on Saturday. They assembled at their headquarters, the Cosv Cocoa Rooms, at 2.30, and, lieaded by the band of the Denbighshire Imperial Yeomanry, they pro- ceeded to Emmanuel Church, Die-tre. where divine service was conducted bv the Rev. H. J. Edwards, curate, and an address was delivered by the Rev. J. Hamer Lewis, of St. Asaph, the diocesan secretary of the Church of England Temperance Society, for which a collection was taken. Service over, -Lk" re-formed and proceeded to Lane End, via Brunswick-road and Daisy Hill, and on the return an excellent tea was served in the Mill-lane Schoohoom bv Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roberts. In the evening the Rev. Jonathan Evans, formerly of St. John's Congregational Church, and now of Milton Church, Rochdale, delivered a lecture entitled How the Town Clerk Stopped the Riot." Mr. William Hopwood, who has just returned from a thre-o years' sojourn in Labuan, was the chair- man, and so'os were rendered by Messrs Davies Hayes and Samuel Haves. From the balance- sheet of the tent it appeared that during the year cndiug December 31st, 1905, there had been £ 125. 7s. 3-jd. paid out to 78 members in sick pay, and the totaJ amount of the funds at 31st D.eoE-,mber, 1905, Was £328. 45. ld., as compared with £ 303. 18s. 7d. in 1904. The £ 328. 4e.. licl is made up by JE266. 2s. 10cL cash in Post Office Savingr; Bank. and L62. Is. 3d. cash in treasurer's hands.
TAR VIN.
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TAR VIN. BICYCLE ACCIDENT—A youu man named Will jam Rowland, mn of Mr. Thomas Rowland, builder and contractor. Dundon. met with a serious cycle accident on Wedncsdav morning. He was riding near the waters ° pit. and when rounding the corner collided with another cyclist. named Henry Jomson. of Tar- yin. and was thrown. He was nicked up in an un co use j ou 9 condition, and carried into the residence of Mr. John Lloyd. Dr. Morion. who was summoned, found him suffering from concussion of the brain. IIt. had all incision over tiie temple, an abrasion of the nose, and badly laoei-ated hands. He was removed home w.ti'out regaining consciousness. On latest en- qmry we were informed that consciousness had returned, and iro was going on as favourably as oould be expected. ANTI-VACCINATION MEETING. — An open-air meeting was held on the Rock on Tuesday evening in connection with the National Anti-Vaccination Crusade. The Rev. H R. Didooek picsided over a fair attendance. In a short address he gave reasons for opposing the acc.nalion Act. He said there were lots of mothers who would gladly hide their chil- dren in the bullt mhos (if they were allowed) from the bacteria which the doctors brought round. We were quit.c good enough as we were born, and were quite capable of fight ng the battles of life if people did not put hindrances in our way. Vaccination was sowing disoase. He rose in revolt, a-gamst the forcing of vaccina- tion. and would never rest until it was mado both illegal and impossible. Ihe.re were tens of thousands of doaths from vaccination, a.nd such deaths were deliberate murder. Mr. J. H. Bounce, of Leicester, gave a lengthy ad- dress. Mr. Watson, of Christletou, pioposed, and Mr. W. H. Crimes, of Chester, seconded, a vote of thanks to tlie speakers DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MISS JESSIE SMITH.—W:e deeply regret to recoi d the death of tho late Mr. George Srinith, farmer, of Barrow-lane. Tarvin. which tookphwe on Sunday morning at the age of 22 years Formerly of a st rong, robtlsl of a srolig, ro b ust nature, she was taken ill in February last, a.nd despite all the- medical skill of Dr. Foster and others brought into consultation, the disease made rapid progress, and death supervened as stated. Of a quiet, amiable disposition, she had made many friends, and her early death is de- plored by all classes. The funeral took place at St. John's Church. Ashton Hayes, on Tues- day afternoon. The Rev. H. A. Arnold, rector of Barrow, was the officiating minister. A short preliminary son-ice was conducted at the honM. The chief mourners were Messrs. Enock and Harry Smith, biothers; Mrs. Ann:e Smith. sister-in-law; Master J. T. and Miss Georgina Smith, nephew and niece Miss Holland a.nd Mr. J. Holland (Crewe). Mrs. Rowland. Mr. and Mrs T. Llovd (Ashton), Mr. and Mrs. Rowe (Stamford Mill). 1\1:.& Gcrrard, Miss Gerrard, Smith (Kiel-sail). Mr. and Mrs. Ver- non, Mr. Sam Gerrard. Among others present were Messrs. T. Chester, A. Astbury, H. Fletcher, T. H. Lang ford. Miss S. A. Jackson. Mrs. G. Dodd, Miss Edith Fellows. Miss E A. Langford. Mr. J. Fellows. 1\1r. F. Steflton, Miss M. A. Steaton. Miss Charlotte Lee. Miss S. A. Wrade, Miss Alice Newpoit. Mr. Lewis Okell, Mr. J. Loe, Mr. T. Newport, Mr. J. Astbury. Mr, W. Barefoot and others. Thei-e woro a large number of wreaths, including the follow- ing:—Mr. and Mrs. Chesters and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rowe. Miss M. A. Steaton and Mr3 Frances Wood- ward. Mr. and Mrs George Dodd. Mr. and Mrs. Okell and family (Park Hall). Tom and Alice Newport, Miss S. A. Jackson. Miss Edith Fol- lows, Mr. and Mrs. Langford and family, Miss Charlotte Lee, inf;es Lizzie Fellows, Miss S. A. Wade, Mr. As.tbury and family, Mr. Georgo Hughes, junr. (Chester), and others..
! NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. .a
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NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. .a THE MIGRANTS DEPART. Hy the end of August many summer birds have left us, and early in September we ehall notice great changes. Earlier in the month I spoke of the packing awifte; now the long- winged birds are here Otfhe day and gone the next, for their travels have begun and many have passed to the south. The little brown- backed sand martins are also on the move. One evening we may see hundreds drifting with much cheerful conversation to and fro above the waving Tced-bed or osiers where they roost, and see them as the light fades rain from the sky to thair night perches; next day the roost is deserted, for that contingent has gone. The following night, perhaps, a score of birds arrive, and again in a night or two hundreds are present, only to vanish again like those which have gone before. The tele- graph wires are roped with young swallows or sand martins, and if we are lucky we mav even see a party of the latter birds rise and actually make off towards some southern olimes. Several young cuekoos have been reported lately, and a few shot, but all these are birds of this year, for by now the old ones have left; the night- jar too has churred for its last time in many spots in Cheshire and will not be heard again until next year. Those birds which sing in the autumn are in fair voice. Ou:r fiiiend the robin is now going strong, but anyone who will take the trouble to listen to his song will note that it is very different from his spring lay. In the same way we notice a difference in the songs of the willow wrens, a few of which aTe now singing again there is not so much sweetness or tune in the warble of autumn. A few days ago I heard a common whitethroat, but this is a bird wl.-fch seldom sings in the autumn. In the reed-bede there is a. low undersong, a quiet twittering; a lump of earth flung into the reeds will convert this into the jerky songs of reed warblers, for like the sedge warbler, this bird is easily roused into song at all hours of the d-ay or night; you can make a sedge warbler srng .in the middle of the night by throwing a stone into a pond; the bird-, in the bushes wak-e up with a start and begin to chatter. THE FALLING OF THE LEAVES. rew leaves have fallen yet, but, unfortun- ately. the change has begun the trees wro full, very full of leaves, but here and there we Eee brown tips and edges and now and then a faded leaf comes down. In the bracken the russet tints of autumn are only too apparent; I noticed in Fo-est. the other day t.hat many of the tallest fronds had turned. The glory of Hat.ohmere--the great spearwort. finest of all our buttercups—is almost over; a week or two ago the reeds wero beautifully besj>angled with the golden lfowers, many of them standing almost as high as the reeds themselves. Below them, at the edge of the bed. are the frail blue-white flowers of the lesser water plantain lesser only in the size of the plant, for the flowers are finer than those of the common species. Very beautiful they look in their right place, but if we gather them and attempt to carry them home, we shall not have many petals when we arnive; there are few lfowers which drop their petals so easily. We have reached the time of berries. The rowans have turned dull red, orange and bright red in turn, and now seme of the trees are loaded with brilliant clusters. How long will they lastAlready there is a liitter of berrios beneath the trees, for the wasteful mistlc thrushes and other birds have been a-t work, ripping off half a dozen to every one they swallow. Along the lanes, where nature is allowed a little licence, and too anxious farmers have not put every yard under cultivation, we find the bramble bushes loaded with green, red and lvpe black fruit. and amonp; the, clus- ters plenty of unopened buds or flowers in full bloom. Children with baskets, jugs, cans, or anything which will carry berries are at work. and the heated cyclist gets off his machine and refreshes himself by the wayside with luscious fruit., which all can have for the picking. WANDERING BIRDS. By the S'de of one of our Cheshire meres I oame across a oouplc of d-inlins. one of which was still in full summer drees. Hew tame these little wanderers are! We were walking along tlie edge of the mere when one of them flew up and dropped into the drifted foam which lay along the bank, -where it paddled, picking up food. We were hardly three yards away when it first dropped and it allowed us to ap- proach even nearer without taking wing. The  other bird wa? standing on the sandy margin -with 'a ooup'c of common pand?.p<']?; ihc latter birds, with quivering wings and cheery whistle, soon shot, out over the water, taking a wide detour and landing again many yards away, but the dunlin -?=1 there, one eye upon us, until we almost walked it down. Then it only went out a few yards, with a little "prrrr" and came in again a little further cn. Sometimes I wonder df these dunlins miss the- rise and fall of the tide when they are on in- land waters; I also wonder why they leave the food-full estuaries of the Dee and Mersey for the fresh-water pools. No douht they drop out of passing flocks, lured by the gleam of water when they paR. at night. On the mud- flat* of the Dee there are thousand s of dunlins now. and have been since the end of July. Lit.tJe parties of sandpipers now haunt the larger waters, though thcre are ?tnU a few. I notiœ. on the upland streams. The other day I saw seven standing in a row on some rails and barbed wire; it was curious to see the little birds running on their wading feet, along the wiire; they keep thc.ir balance well. We f'.halJ have sand pipers with us for some time yet, but as the season advances we see fewer on the upper reaches of the Dee and mora in the estuaries and the gutters which intersect the tidal marshes. The majority of these birds seem to pa-SF. slowly south along the coast, feeding as they travel. TURTLE DOVES AND WATER. What a thirsty bird the turtle dove is; a few days ago when I was near Budworth Mere four of these swiftly-flying doves skimmed down and droped in a clump of rushes at the water's edge. They had, no doubt, oomo to drink, for I have, on this same water, seen numbers of turtles drinking. The turtle, too, will not be long with us, for it is a bird which migrates. Some years ago the turtle was thought to be rare, and indeed -it "was net a co-m-mon bird in Cheshire, or for the matter of that in many parte of England; new it breeds all over the county, and I often come across one or two dusting themselves or feeding right in the mid- dle of the highway. It is not merely bird pro- tection which is accountable for the increase of the turtles, nor of the swifts and gtariings, both of wl.fceh, in spite of some assertions to the contrary, are undoubtedly more abundant than they were ten or twenty years ago. WASPS AND BEES. Several people have remarked to me that wasps are not so abundant this year ae is generally the case. This may be so, but I think we must not judge all localities by one or two. If it so happens that a thriving«neiony of wasps is established in or near our garden we get a somewhat erroneous -idea of the num- bers. A few days ago a lady complaine d that wasps were over abundant, but I found she had been pionicing within a few yards of a nest, and hor jam and buns had tempted the rob- bers to pay her a visit. It is, too. a little early to judge, for the end of August or the beginning of September is the great time for wasps. The subject of dead bees beneath limes a.nd privet has again leen brought for- ward. I received son;o the other day which had been picked up beneath a privet hedge. These bees all had thek- wings attached, and every one, without exception, had sts tongue protruding-. Without doubt the bees had been drinking too hard; when quite incapable they had fallen to the ground, and there. I feci sure. ants or beeties, and not as several authori- ties insist—bards, had hollowed thoin out and prevented them from ever waking from their disgrac.pfu1 sluinbe-s. There is sad need for temperance work among bees. One of my cor- respondents tells me that he frequently finds humble bees stopping out for a u-e on house-leek, and when the night happens to be oold, the bees stop for ever. However, to- wards the end of the season, when the work of the nest or colony is nearly over, the loss of a few dror1('s-alld. strange to say. nrcst of these vietÚns are male;—will make (liffor- ence. They are no use at home, and there are no insect police to make them nicve on, so they die* ,T. A. C,
I DEATH OF MR. ROBERT DENNIS.…
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I DEATH OF MR. ROBERT DENNIS. I DEATH OF MR. OBERT DENNIS. We announce to-day with regret the demise of Mr. Robert Dennis, a journalist who was a well-known figure in this part of the country a few years ago. Upon the formation of the C heshire and North WaJes Newspaper Com- pany, in 1890, Mr. Dennis came to this citY as the editor of the "Chester Courant" and "Cheshire Observer." His brilliant literacy gifts and hiis keen fighting spirit made him a force to be reckoned with in the politioaJ arena. In social life his bright wit and genial disposd- tion won him many friends, who will deplore his premature end at the age of fifty-one years. He remained in Chester for five years, and the files of the Oouirant" and "Observer" for that period bear testimony to his versatility as an able journalist amd his unsparing oriticism of hie political opponents. Other literary effueiona from his pen were mairked by a choice diction, a lightness of touch, and a knowledge of men and affairs that stamped him a leader isa his profession. His exouTsions into the realm of poetry were also happy, and some of his verses attained a wide popularity. During th* past two year, his health had broken down, and he passed away at hie Streatha-m residency on Friday. Mr. Dennis began hlis professional ea-rcer in 1875 as eub-editor on the "Western Daily- Meroury," and 1"1&6 appointed assistant editor of .the "Westrn Mail" in the foUowing year. He filled a similar posatiion on the "Glasgow Noews" from 1877 until 1883, when he went to town to manage the London office of the paper, and to write political leaders for the "Morning Advertiser." He edited the "Whitehall Review. and Etarted Orange El ossoins," the prototype of the modern women's papers, wh)ch numbered among its contributors R. L. Stevenson, Mr. Max Pemberton, and Mr. Alfred Harmswortfo, now Lord Northcliffc. He also originated the "By the Way" column in the "Globe," and wrote it for three years. In 1887 he beoanae assistant editor of the "St. Ja.mes Gazette," and during the two yea. he held the post he wrote "Industrial Ireland.* He remained on the "Gazette uatiil 1890, when, with Mr. Fredoriek Greenwood, he left, o-,vink to the paper changing hands. Five years latei he was associated in the starting of the "Daily Mail," of which he was the first chief sub- editor. He acted as London correspondent for several provincial papers in 1890, held a confidential position in the Centra] Conservative Office, went on a semi-vffiaia.1 mission to Heligolard and another to France, and was a member of the staff of the London edition of the "-New York Herald." He subsequently assisted Mr. C. Arthur Pear- 6on in the organisa: ion of the "Daily Express," and wae for several years a member of the "Express" editorial staff." He filled nearly every position of importance on the paper. and his brilliant talent as a writer, coupled with his vast knowledge of men and affairs, made his work invaluable; but a severe illness in 1902 compelled him to give up active work, and he remained an invaJid until his death. In 1902 he went to Birmringham to take part in the Te-OTganisation of the "Birmingham Gazette." and during this work his health broke down. In addition to his jounnaJsstic labours, Mr. Dennis wrote a book on "Industrial Ireland." and produced much verse which had the note of true poetry—"The Queen Sleeps," written on Queen Victoria's death, being very widely re- produced. He leaves a widow and grown-up fatrily, to whom sinoere sympathy will be extended. The funeral took place at Streatham New Cemetery, Tooting, on Wednesday, after servicj at St. Leonard's Church. There were many beautiful floral tributes, amongst them being a wreath from Mr. C. Arthur Pearson, a chaplet from the staff of the "Daily Express," his former colleagues, and a cross from the Streatham firemen.
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BROXTON PETTY SESSIONS. + TUESDA Y.-Before Mr. R. Howard (presiding), Lord Arthur Grosvenor, Mr. S. H. Sand bach, Mr. H. Barnston, and Mr. R. Barbour, OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Jos. Manford, a labourer. of Thre-apwood, was fined 20s. and costs, with the alternative of a month's hard labour, for using obscene language on the 4th Aiirist.P.G. Bracegirdlc proved the case. MOTOR CYCLISTS OFFENCE.—Fredk. Rogers, a cycle agent, MaJpas, was charged with riding a motorcyole without a. light at Brade- ley, at 11.30 p.m. on the 13th August.—PC. Ellia proved the case. and said he called out to the defondant to stop, but he rode on.—Defend- ant was fined £ 1 and oosts.