Martello 1900s

Folkestone Express 4-8-1900

Local News

The promptitude of the Fire Brigade, combined with the marvellous extinguishing properties of the Simplex Fire Extincteur, averted what might have proved a very serious conflagration at the Martello Hotel, in Dover Road. A gas connection was being made in the cellar when the open end of a large gas main became ignited, and suddenly flared up. The Fire Brigade were immediately summoned, and arrived on the scene with their customary promptitude. Captain Nichols entered the hotel, and looking through an aperture behind the counter saw that the cellar was blazing like a furnace. He immediately put the nozzle of the Simplex Extincteur through the aperture, and in less than two minutes the chemical fluid had extinguished the fire. In the words of Mr. Nichols it was “a very smart stop”. No damage was done by water, but just to prove the heat, it may be mentioned that the firemen took out ten feet of a large gas pipe absolutely red hot.

Folkestone Herald 4-8-1900

Local News

On Thursday evening last, between six and seven, a fire broke out in the cellar of the Martello Hotel, the ceiling becoming alight. The Fire Brigade were called, and crowds of people gathered to witness the progress. Fortunately the fire was extinguished before serious damage was done.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 8-12-1900

Wednesday, November 5^th: Before Messrs. Hoad, Peden, Carpenter, Vaughan, Stainer, and Wightwick, and Colonel Westropp.

The licence of the Martello Hotel, Dover Road, was transferred from Richard White to his son Alfred Edward Dixon White.

Folkestone Express 8-12-1900

Wednesday, December 5^th: Before J. Hoad, W.C. Carpenter, T.J. Vaughan, J. Stainer, J. Pledge, W. Wightwick, and G. Peden Esqs., and Lieut. Col. Westropp.

Richard Dickson White, the son of the licensee, asked for a transfer of the licence of the Martello Hotel, and it was granted.

Folkestone Herald 8-12-1900

Wednesday, December 5^th: Before Mr. J. Hoad, Lieut Col. Westropp, Alderman Pledge, Councillors Carpenter and Peden, and Messrs. Wightwick, Vaughan, and Stainer.

The following licence was transferred: Martello Hotel from Richard White to Albert Edward Dixon White

Folkestone Daily News 25-3-1905

Saturday, May 25^th: Before The Mayor and Lieut. Colonel Fynmore.

William Stapley was charged with leaving a pony unattended.

P.C. Leonard Johnson said that on the 17^th he saw a horse attached to a cart unattended near the Martello Hotel. The horse started off up the Dover Road, and he went after it and brought it back.

Defendant pleaded Not Guilty, and called James Henry Hall, who said he was going to buy a pony, and Mr. Stapley brought the pony for his inspection. Defendant was in the bar of the Martello having a glass of ale and the pony was unattended for about five minutes.

The case was dismissed.

Folkestone Express 1-4-1905

Saturday, March 25^th: Before The Mayor and Lieut. Col. Fynmore.

William Stapley was summoned for leaving a pony and cart unattended in Dover Road on March 17^th.

P.C. Leonard Johnson said at 6.25 p.m. he saw the pony and cart outside the Martello Hotel. After standing for several minutes, the pony turned round and went up Dover Road. Witness went after it, and stopped it near Mr. Willson`s shop. He brought it back to the hotel, where he saw the defendant inside.

James Henry Hall was called by the defendant, and told the Magistrates that he took the pony and trap for a run. He left it outside the hotel, and went inside to see Stapley.

The Mayor said the pony and trap were not left outside by the defendant, therefore the case would be dismissed.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 12-8-1905

Tuesday, August 8^th: Before The Mayor, Lieut. Col. Westropp, and Alderman Spurgen.

Thomas Holliday was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Dover Road on Monday evening.

P.C. Allen gave evidence as to the offence and said that he also used very obscene language.

Accused owned that he had had enough, but said he was not disorderly. He left Mr. White`s, The Martello, at 9.30 p.m. There was a woman opposite who had fainted, and all he said was “Give her a chance”. It was not likely that Mr. White would have served him if he had been drunk. P.C. Allen came up at once and said “I`ve been waiting for a chance”, and took him into custody.

The Mayor lamented the increasing use of bad language in the borough, and told defendant that he knew his father, a most respectable man.

The Chief Constable said the defendant formerly kept a public house. There were three or four convictions against him for drunkenness and assault upon the police, but none during the last three or four years.

Fined 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, and allowed until Saturday to pay.

Folkestone Express 12-8-1905

Tuesday, August 8^th: Before The Mayor, Alderman Spurgen, and Lieut. Col. Westropp.

Thomas Holliday was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Dover Road the previous night. Prisoner said he was the worse for drink, but not disorderly.

P.C. Allen said at 9.30 he was in Dover Road, near the Drill Hall, when the prisoner, who was very drunk, came across to him and used bad language. He requested him to go away several times, but he refused, and commenced to dance on the pavement. A large crowd of people gathered round the prisoner, so with the assistance of P.C. Prebble witness took him to the police station.

The Chief Constable said the prisoner once kept a public house in the town. There were three or four convictions against him for drunkenness and assaulting the police.

Fined 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, or in default seven days` hard labour.

Folkestone Herald 12-8-1905

Tuesday, August 8^th: Before The Mayor, Lieut. Colonel Westropp, and Alderman G. Spurgen.

Thomas Holliday was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Dover Road the previous evening.

P.C. Allen stated that he requested Holliday to go home several times, and as he refused to do so, he obtained assistance and took him to the police station.

The Bench inflicted a fine of 2s. 6d., with 4s. 6d. costs; in default, seven days` hard labour.

Folkestone Express 27-3-1909

Local News

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Alfred Edward Dixon White, of the Martello Hotel. The deceased was quite a young man – his age was 37 years – and a large circle of friends will mourn his loss. He was always regarded as a downright good fellow, and will be greatly missed. He was a thorough sportsman, and up to a few years ago he appeared in the ranks of the Folkestone Football eleven. He had lived in Folkestone all his life, so naturally he was well known about the town. Several years back he was a member of the East Kent Yeomanry. Up to about ten days ago he had enjoyed good health, and he appeared to have many years in front of him. He was, however, laid low by influenza, which was followed by congestion of the lungs and pneumonia, and last Friday his condition was regarded as most serious. He failed to rally and became worse, eventually passing away at 12.40 on Tuesday morning. He leaves a widow and three young children, to whom every sympathy is extended.

Folkestone Herald 27-3-1909

Local News

We regret to announce the demise of Mr. Alfred Edward Dixon White, licensee of the Martello Hotel, Dover Road, which sad event occurred on Monday morning. Mr. White, who was only 37 years of age, was exceedingly well known. A keen sportsman, he associated himself with practically every kind of athletics. He was one of Folkestone`s finest football players in the days when the town club was at its best. He was an ex-member of the Folkestone troop of the Royal East Kent Imperial Yeomanry, an active member of the Folkestone Swimming Club, and a keen supporter of the Folkestone Wednesday football club, as well as the Town club. A fortnight ago he contracted influenza, which developed into congestion of the lungs and pneumonia. He leaves a widow and three children.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.

Folkestone Daily News 7-4-1909

Wednesday, April 7^th: Before Messrs. Ward, Fynmore, Herbert and Linton.

The licence of the Martello Hotel was temporarily transferred to Mrs. White, widow of the late Mr. A.E. White, who held the licence.

Folkestone Express 10-4-1909

Wednesday, April 7^th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Lieut. Col. Fynmore, and Messrs. W.G. Herbert and R.J. Linton.

A temporary licence to sell at the Martello Hotel, Dover Road, until next transfer day was granted to Mrs. White, widow and executrix of the late Mr. A.E.D. White. The application was made by Mr. Watts.

Folkestone Herald 10-4-1909

Wednesday, April 7^th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Lieut. Colonel R.J. Fynmore, Messrs. W.G. Herbert and R.J. Linton.

Mr. Watts applied on behalf of Mrs. White, widow and executrix of the late Mr. Alfred Dixon White, for temporary authority until the next transfer day to sell at the Martello Hotel. Granted.

Folkestone Daily News 26-5-1909

Wednesday, May 26^th: Before Messrs. Herbert, Swoffer, Jenner, Fynmore, Stainer, Linton, and Boyd.

The licence of the Martello Hotel was transferred from the late Mr. White to Mrs. White, the widow. 

Folkestone Express 29-5-1909

Wednesday, May 26^th: Before Mr. W.G. Herbert, Alderman Jenner, Lieut. Col. Fynmore, Major Leggett, and Messrs. J. Stainer, G.I. Swoffer, and G. Boyd.

The day was fixed as a special sessions for the transfer of licences. The Magistrates confirmed the transfer of the following: The Martello Hotel, to Mrs. A.E. White, the widow of the late licensee.

Folkestone Herald 29-5-1909

Wednesday, May 26^th: Before Mr. W.G. Herbert, Major Leggett, Alderman C. Jenner, Messrs. J. Stainer, G.I. Swoffer, R.J. Fynmore, and G. Boyd.

Mr. A.E. Watts applied for the transfer of the licence of the Martello Hotel, Dover Road, to Mrs. Eliza White, widow of the late licensee, Mr. Alfred Edward Dixon White. Granted.