1893-1899 Suffolk & Essex Free Press newspaper archive
March 1st. 1893
The labourers of Belchamp Walter, came out on strike this morning owing to the farmers refusal to give them 11s a week, quite 50 men are standing off.
Oct.11th. 1893
Thomas Martin, a carrier of Otten Bel. was charged with ill treating a sow in Otten. Emily Davey, said I am the school mistress at the school in Otten, I saw def. beating a black and white sow in the road. Fined 5s. 11s.6d.costs
...the area of ground where the buildings stood is about two acres, and in the field about fifty yards, were the huge wheat stacks already alluded to, the produce of 30 acres, 60 combs of peas and 10 tons of "cake" were destroyed in the barn. Soon after 5 o'clock all danger to the house was over as everything was under the power of the Fire Brigades....Those who were present at the fire worked like 'niggers'. Mrs Ewer was much frightened and worried, it was stated that as she was closing the windows of the Hall, the heavy fumes nearly suffocated her. The only livestock that were burnt were two fine calves, the pony and the cow being released by Mr Eldred. The buildings that were burnt to the ground were a large double shed in the bullock yard, with a long row of loose boxes, a large cow house, mixing place, riding and harness room, hen house, two large horse sheds, a very large barn and big stables, two wheat stacks, the produce of 30 acres, also machinery...
May 1st. 1895
WARD AND SON ALE, STOUT AND PORTER BREWERS.
HIGH CLASS ALES AND STOUT IN CASK OR BOTTLE WE ARE SUPPLIERS OF OUR POPULAR ALES AND STOUT IN SCREW STOPPERED PINTS AT 2s 6d PER DOZEN A TRIAL ORDER IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED
...about 23 acres of Glebe Lands, and commuted tithe rent charge of £443 per annum...to sell by auction in early July, in numerous lots, the valuable and first class farm known as 'Carbonell's', containing about 131 acres of the richest deep staple free working arable and old pasture in the district, now occupied by Mr Charles Ray, a yearly tenant.
Cardinalls or Carbonells Farm, to be sold. A valuable compact farm, first class farm - superior modern residence. About 133 acres. Also valuable building land with several cottages, close to the rectory and church.
June 18th. 1895
Cricket - Cavendish v Hundon. Cavendish batted first, scoring 97 runs. Pratt and Kendrick started the innings for Hundon, but on being given out l.b.w. by his own umpire, the visitors captain protested and refused to go on with the match.Stumps were drawn accordingly. Cavendish 97 runs. Hundon 1 wkt -1 run.
November 25th. 1895
Tuesday the 2nd of November, will long be remembered as a red letter day for people livng in the parish of Pentlow. A spring of water has at last been discovered, mainly through the efforts of the family living at Pentlow Hall, it is available for public use. In the spring, Gataker, the water expert, was in the neighbourhood, and indicated five places where water could be found. A well was dug on a spot and a strata of chalk being struck giving a good supply of water. When the pump was ready for use, Mrs Stoughton invited one member from each dwelling and all the school children to an opening ceremony. Mrs Stoughton pumped the first pail, and two children pumped the second, it was tasted and pronounced very good. A plentiful meal was laid on in the school room. Funds are to be raised as there is still £ 2 outstanding. Expenses of the well - £ 38-8s-8d. Proceeds from rummage sale and donations - £ 26 6s 6d.
August 11th. 1897
Samuel Edwards, a labourer of Walter Belchamp, was charged with stealing tares and grass, valued at three pence, the property of James Edgar Hostler of the same place. Hostler said that the prisoner had been in his employ for about five years. P.C.Scott said he saw defendant coming from a field with a bag containing grass and tares. Hostler said defendant came to my house and asked forgiveness. Fined 10 shillings.
October 20th. 1897
Sarah Pearsons was charged with neglecting her children at Walter Belchamp. Defendant, wife of James Pearsons who was a hard working man who earned 11 shillings a week, lives in a cottage at Chappel Hill. Susan aged 12 years, Annie, aged 7 years and Jane had been neglected.-- 1 month hard labour.
December 22nd. 1897
Correspondence from W.C.Parmenter of Belchamp Otten. "I am sorry to state that my appeal for subscriptions to help the unfortunate miller of this parish who had his mill top blown off,(which will cost £ 120 to put right and quite beyond his power to meet,)has resulted in only one subscription,£ 10 from Mr S.J.Garret of Cavendish. Will some kindly people assist this gentleman by adding to this".
August 14th. 1845.Sewells Farm Belchamp St Pauls. 26 acres 2r 31 p. Tower Windill, 2 enclosures of land comprising of 20 acres 32 p called Caven Field.
January 26th. 1898
Daniel Plum of Pentlow, was charged with neglecting to slaughter a pig under the contagious diseases act. Inspector Jones said he paid a visit to defendant's premises and asked what he had done with the sow which he had purchased in Sudbury six days ago. Defendant said " I have got it in a tub". Witness said it should have been killed two days ago. Defendant said he received a paper when he bought the sow, but could not read or write.
January 26th. 1898
Drunk at Belchamp. Alfred Dare, labourer of Walter Belchamp, was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse at Belchamp Walter. P.C.Scott said he found defendant lying in the road under a horse. Def. said he had been to the blacksmiths and went to the " Bells" public house. Fined £ 1 6d. 21s 6d costs. Thomas Radley, labourer of the same place, was charged with the same offence. P.C.Scott said that the facts were the same as in the previous case, Scott said he refused to let the def.proceed as he was drunk, there upon def. put his fists up as if to strike him, def. denied this. Fined 7s. with 13s 6d costs.
February 2nd. 1898
Correction to our report last week under - Drunk at Belchamp. We said that the def. name was Dare, it was Reeve, and both him and Radley came from Borley.
February 9th. 1898
Susan Gibbons, aged 66 years, was charged with selling beer without a licence. P.S.Skingle, said acting on information received, I watched a house at Hickford Hill and saw many people go in and out. He searched the house and found a cask and some bottles also various records for beer delivered in January. Defendant said her husband was 76 years of age and only received 8 shillings a week. Def. was sent to prison for 14 days. Def. said P.S. Skingle had better not whistle when he passes a certain house on Hickford Hill again. Casks to be returned to the brewer.
March 9th. 1898
William Cutmore, labourer of Otten Belchamp, was charged with being in a stable for unlawful purposes at the Green Man, Otten Belchamp. .S. Skingle said he saw foot prints in the dung leading to the stable. Prisoner said he had lain down to sleep. P.S. Skingle said that he said to the prisoner 'I know what you have come in here for' as there was a mare pony in the stable. The prisoner then tried to get away.
The sergeant said he had inquired as to what was going on and he wanted to put a stop to it as he had seen the prisoner in the stable before on previous occasions. The chairman said he had no doubt he was there for unlawful purposes. 14 days imprisonment.
May 4th. 1898
Ward and Son, brewers of Foxearth, were summoned for employing a young person under the age of 16 years named Harry Whittle, without obtaining a medical certificate. Ward and Son were also charged with employing another young person, Vivian Mayhew, after the hour of two o'clock on Saturday. Whittle said he worked from six in the morning till six in the evening. Mayhew said he worked until 2 o'clock on Saturdays and was 13 years old and earned 5s a week bottle washing. Whittle said he earned 12s a week and was nearly 16 years old. Ward and Son were fined £ 7 7s 2d.
...Houghton Hall, Cavendish, to be sold this day. An ancient residence in the centre of the farm. Superb buildings. 530 acres 2 rods 25 perches. 2 brick and tile cottages.
XMAS 1898 WARD AND SON BREWERS FOXEARTH ESSEX HIGH CLASS ALES AND STOUT FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON WE HOLD A HEAVY STOCK OF SEASON ALES AND STOUT FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON IN PERFECT CONDITION. EARLY ORDERS WILL BE GREATLY OBLIGED TRY OUR GOLDEN HOP ALE AND OUR NOURISHING DOUBLE STOUT IN SCREW STOPPERED IMPERIAL PINT BOTTLES AT 2s 6d A DOZEN DELIVERED 10 MILES OF THE BREWERY
March 8th. 1899
Josiah Downs of Gestingthorpe was summoned for erecting a steam engine within 25 yards of the road, not being properly screened. The chairman observed that the screen was often worse than the engine, but a waggon load of straw in front of thew engine was sufficient. Fined 2s 6d with 2s costs.
June 28th. 1899
Charles Malyon, aged 34, a baker from Glemsford, was charged with driving a cart in Foxearth without a lighted lamp. P.C. Brooks gave evidence. Defendant said laws in Essex differed from Suffolk. Fined 1s and 6s 6d costs.
...He leased one farm from Mr J.G.W.Poley, of Boxted Hall, also one from the Right Honourable Earl Howe, besides hiring one from Mr Yellowly, making up a large and compact estate of 1,400 acres, 900 of which was his own freehold, most of it being first class land, the picturesque residence of Blacklands forming as it were, a centre...
September 27th. 1899
For sale - Blacklands Hall, seat of noble Cavendish family. 932 acres 1 rod 1 perch.
October 4th. 1899
Messrs Ward and Son, of Foxearth Brewery, gave their annual outing to their employees on Tuesday last, a trip to London was decided on. The party numbered thirty, visited the London Monument, Electric Railway, Regents Park, Zoological Gardens and the Greater Britian Exhibition, places of interest being pointed out en route. Breakfast was provided for the staff in the saloon carriage, especially reserved for the firm by the Great Eastern Railway Company through the kindness of Mr Gibbs, Station Master at Long Melford. An excellent dinner was served at six o'clock pm, in the Exhibition. Mr David Ward took the chair, supported by Mr W.H.A.Barnes, the brewer, whilst Mr T.Leggot occupied the vice-chair. Mr Barnes proposed the health and prosperity of Mr Ward and Mrs Ward senior, and success to the firm, which was enthusiastically recieved by employees with musical honours and three times three. Mr Ward ably responded. Mr Leggot eloquently proposed a vote of thanks and success to Mr Barnes for ably directing the party during the day, which was heartily received and responded to by Mr Barnes. The various entertainments in the exhibition were attended, especially the " water shute", and on the return journey, refreshments were again provided, and the time passed with songs. The weather was all that could be desired, and a most enjoyable day was spent, thanks to the liberality of the firm.
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