Folkestone Chronicle
14-2-1891
Saturday, February 7th: Before Colonel De
Crespigny, Major H.W. Poole, W.G. Herbert and F. Boykett Esqs.
George M`Clee was charged with assaulting Edward Thomas
Clay, a harbour porter, in the employ of the South Eastern Railway Company, on
the 31st of January.
Prosecutor said he went into the Wheatsheaf for a glass of
beer after he left business on Saturday night. The defendant – witness`s
brother-in-law – was in the bar and said “You`re just the man I want”.
Defendant went outside and waited, and when witness was going out of the house
he struck him in the face with his fist, knocking him down. Whilst he was down
someone kicked him in the head and stunned him, and he was picked up and taken
away.
By the defendant: You did not ask me to give you some help
towards keeping my brother. I did not strike at you. I couldn`t have done so as
I had my bag and shoes in my hands.
Charles White said he saw the defendant knock Clay down
outside of the Wheatsheaf. He saw him deal him two blows. He did not see the
latter aim a blow at defendant or strike him. Both hands were occupied. The
defendant and his wife both kicked at prosecutor whilst he was down, but he
could not say whether they kicked him. Clay was sober, but defendant was drunk.
Fined 10s. and 10s. costs, or 14 days` hard labour.
The money was paid.
Folkestone Chronicle
19-12-1891
Inquest
An inquest was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening
before the Borough Coroner (J. Minter Esq.) on the body of Cordelia Grinstead,
who died suddenly in the Royal Standard Inn on Saturday morning.
Henry Grinstead, a plasterer, living in Canterbury Road,
said the deceased was his wife, and her age was 51. She lived with him and died
on Saturday, about a quarter past eleven, at the Royal Standard public house.
He last saw her alive at eight o`clock on Saturday morning, going down the
footpath leading to the road in front of his house. He was in his bedroom. She
had not slept with him, but downstairs, on the same floor as his mother slept.
His mother`s age was 85, and was, considering her age, active, and did the
housework. He went to bed on Friday night about 10.30, leaving his wife lying
on the sofa, where she slept. He said to her “Don`t you think it`s time I slept
upstairs and you there, as I`m sober and you`re drunk”. He had been in the
habit of sleeping on the sofa, as he would not sleep with her because she was
drunk. She was drunk on Friday night. There was no quarrel between them, but
they were in the habit of quarrelling, and that was the reason he did not sleep
with her. The drunken habits of the deceased had been going on for ten or
twelve years. As deceased was going down the path she appeared to be sober. She
brushed her dress as she walked along.
Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Smith, wife of the landlord of the Sportsman`s
Tavern, Sidney Street, said on Saturday morning the deceased went to her house
about 9.30 and asked for some beer, and witness refused her. She seemed all
right, but looked very pale.
Mrs. Amy Merton, of the Royal Standard Tavern, said the
deceased went to her house at about a quarter to eleven on Saturday morning.
She was not indoors when deceased went in, but when she returned at about ten
minutes to eleven she saw deceased in a fit in a chair. She sent for
assistance, and Dr. Barrett came about twelve. Deceased was dead when he
arrived.
Mrs. Sarah Holliday, of the Wheatsheaf Inn, said she saw the
deceased between half past ten and eleven on Saturday morning. She asked for
4d. worth of whisky, and passed the remark that she was not feeling very well.
William Barrett, surgeon, said he was called to see deceased
on Saturday at about a quarter to one. He went to the Royal Standard and found
deceased lying on the couch dead. He had made a post mortem examination of the
body and found she had a large and several small tumours on the liver. A small
one had burst, causing syncope, from which she died.
The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical
testimony.
Folkestone Express
19-12-1891
Inquest
An inquest was held at the Town Hall, Folkestone, on Monday
evening, before J. Minter Esq., Coroner, on the body of Cordelia Grinstead, who
died suddenly in the Royal Standard Inn on Saturday morning.
Henry Grinstead, a plasterer, living in Canterbury Road,
said the deceased was his wife, and her age was 51. She lived with him, and
died on Saturday about a quarter past eleven in the Royal Standard public
house. He last saw her alive at eight o`clock on Saturday morning, going down
the footpath leading to the road in front of his house. She had not slept with
him, but downstairs on the same floor as his mother slept. His mother`s age was
85, and was, considering her age, active, and did the housework. He went to bed
on Friday night about 10.30, leaving his wife lying on the sofa, where she
slept. He said to her “Don`t you think it`s time I slept upstairs and you
there, as I`m sober and you`re drunk?” He had been in the habit of sleeping on
the sofa, as he would not sleep with her because she was drunk. She was drunk
on Friday night. There was no quarrel between them, but they were in the habit
of quarrelling, and that was the reason he would not sleep with her. The
drunken habits of the deceased had been going on for ten or twelve years. As
deceased was going down the path she appeared to be sober, as she brushed her
dress as she walked along.
Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Smith, wife of the landlord of the Sportsman`s
Tavern, Sidney Street, said on Saturday morning the deceased went to their
house about 9.30 and asked for some beer, and witness refused her. She seemed
all right, but looked very pale.
Mrs. Amy Merton, of the Royal Standard Tavern, said the
deceased went to her house at about a quarter to eleven on Saturday morning.
She was not indoors when deceased went in, but when she returned at about ten
minutes to eleven she saw deceased in a fit in a chair. She sent for
assistance, and Dr. Barrett came about twelve o`clock. Deceased was dead when
he arrived.
Mrs. Sarah Holliday, of the Wheatsheaf Inn, said she saw the
deceased between half past ten and eleven on Saturday morning. Deceased asked
her to serve her with 4d. worth of whisky, and passed the remark that she was
not feeling very well.
William Peard Barrett, M.R.C.S., said he was called to see
the deceased on Saturday last at about a quarter to one. He went to the Royal
Standard and found deceased lying on the couch dead. He had made a post mortem
examination of the body, and found she had a large, and several small, tumours
on the liver. A small one had burst, causing syncope, from which she died.
The jury found that the deceased died from natural causes.
Folkestone Herald
19-12-1891
Inquest
Mr. John Minter (Borough Coroner) held an inquest at the
Town Hall on Monday evening last, touching the death of Cordelia Grinstead, who
died on Saturday last at the Royal Standard public house, Bridge Street.
The jury having viewed the body, the following evidence was
taken:-
Henry Grinstead, plasterer, living at 88, Canterbury Road,
said deceased was his wife. He last saw her alive on Saturday morning last,
when she appeared in her usual health. Witness said he did not sleep in the
same bedroom as deceased, on account of her drunken habits. She was drunk the
night before her death. Deceased had been given to drinking about ten or twelve
years. He had had no quarrel, nor did he strike deceased on Friday.
Jane Eliza Smith, wife of Robert Smith, landlord of the Sportsman`s
Inn, Sidney Street, said deceased came into her house on Saturday morning last
at half past nine and asked for a drink, but she refused to serve her.
Ellen Murten, wife of William Murten, landlord of the Royal
Standard, said deceased came to her house about 10.45 on Saturday morning. She
was not indoors at the time, but on returning found deceased in a fit. Witness
at once sent for a doctor, and on his arrival found she was quite dead.
Mrs. Halliday, wife of George Halliday, landlord of the Wheatsheaf,
said deceased came to their house between 10 and 11 a.m. and had some whisky.
She complained of not feeling well, and soon after left the house. Witness
afterwards saw her enter the Royal Standard.
Dr. William Peard Barrett, M.R.C.S., said he was called to
deceased, and found her lying on a couch quite dead. He made a post mortem
examination of the body. Deceased was suffering from an internal complaint, and
in his opinion the immediate cause of death was syncope.
The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical
evidence.
Folkestone Chronicle
16-7-1892
Saturday, July 9th: Before Mr. Fitness, Alderman
Pledge, Mr. Holden, Mr. George Spurgen, and Mr. E.T. Ward.
George Holloway (sic), landlord of the Wheatsheaf, was summoned
for keeping his premises open for the sale of intoxicating liquors during
prohibited hours on Sunday, the 26th of June.
Sergeant Lilley said he watched the Wheatsheaf from 7.15
until 7.50 on the morning of the 26th ultimo, in company with
Sergeant Swift. He saw eight persons go inside, and when he and Swift entered
the bar they were drinking. One man was a milkman from Acrise, and he believed
he was a bona fide traveller. Defendant`s wife was in the bar.
Mr. Minter said he appeared for the owners, Messrs. Mackeson
of Hythe. Defendant had bben in the house two years and he believed that was
the first complaint against him. His explanation was that the milkman went in
and the others followed. The brewers were always trying to impress upon the
tenants the folly of breaking the laws. The profit they got out of a pint of
beer not only imperilled their tenancy, but subjected them to a penalty which
would take away the profit for a whole year.
Defendant was fined £5 and 9s. costs.
Folkestone Express
16-7-1892
Saturday, July 9th: Before J. Fitness, J. Holden,
J. Pledge, E. Ward, and G. Spurgen Esqs.
George Holliday was charged with having his house , the Wheatsheaf
Inn, open for the sale of intoxicating liquor during prohibited hours on
Sunday, the 26th June.He pleaded Guilty.
Sergeant Lilley said he, with Sergeant Swift, watched the
Wheatsheaf, in Bridge Street, between 7.30 and 8.50, and saw eight men go in.
When he went in defendant and his wife were behind the bar.
Mr. Minter appeared for the owners, Messrs. Mackeson, of
Hythe. The defendant had been in the house for 20 years. He drew some beer for
the milkman, who was a bona fide traveller. He was a quiet, inoffensive man,
and kept the house very orderly. He (Mr. Minter) asked the Bench in this case also
not to endorse the licence.
Superintendent Taylor said there was no special complaint
against the house, which, however, was very difficult to watch.
The Bench imposed in this case the same fine of £5 and 9s.
costs.
Folkestone Herald
16-7-1892
Police Court Jottings
The erring publican is hardly “at rest” just at present. Of
late we have had several cases in which these recalcitrant members of “the
trade” have had to pay somewhat dearly for their lapses.
On this occasion two of them were requested to hand over a
£5 note each, with, of course, the accompanying costs, for having sold liquor
during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 26th of June. They were
George Burgess, landlord of the Folkestone Cutter, and Geo. Holliday, landlord
of the Wheatsheaf.
In the first case Sergts. Lilley and Swift proved they saw
about 40 persons go into the house between half past five and a quarter to
seven. On going into the house they found four men there drinking. And in the
second, the same officers stated that they saw eight persons enter the house,
and on going in they found them all drinking.
Mr. Minter, who represented the owners of the houses,
Messrs. Ash and Co. in the one case, and Messrs. Mackeson, of Hythe in the
other, did the best he could, but the result was as we have previously stated.
Sandgate
Visitors` List 16-7-1892
Local News
George Holloway, landlord of the Wheatsheaf Inn public
house, was charged at the Folkestone Police Court on Saturday with having his
house open for the sale of intoxicating liquors during prohibited hours on
Sunday, 26th June. The case was proved by Police Sergt. Lilley.
Defendant was fined £5 and 9s. costs, but the licence was not endorsed.
Folkestone Chronicle
23-7-1892
Wednesday, July 20th: Before Major H.W. Poole and
Mr. W. Wightwick.
George Brewer and Harry William Richards were summoned for
being on licensed premises during prohibited hours on the 26th of
June.
P.S. Lilley stated that he watched the Wheatsheaf Inn on
Sunday morning, June 26th, in company with Sergeant Swift. At 7.50
he saw the two defendants enter the house. Witness went in shortly afterwards
and found the defendants with a pint of beer each – drinking. He asked the
landlord what they were doing in the house. He replied “Having a pint of beer”.
Richards pleaded Guilty and was fined 2s. 6d. and 10s.
costs, but Brewer, who did not appear, was fined 2s. 6d. and 10s. costs, or
seven days` imprisonment in default of payment.
Thomas Baker, Alfred Marks, Patrick Cox, and Henry Dorrell
were also summoned for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours on
the 26th of June, and pleaded Guilty.
Folkestone Herald
23-7-1892
Police Court Jottings
On Wednesday Messrs. Poole and Wightwick had their attention
engaged with some very ordinary cases, that of thirsty souls charged with
having been found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, presumably, of
course, for the purpose of purchasing beer. They all pleaded Guilty.
Geo. Brewer and Harry Richards were found at the Wheatsheaf
on the 26th of June (Sunday), at six in the morning, by Sergeants
Lilley and Swift, and were fined, Richards 2s. 6d. and 9s. costs, and Brewer
2s. 6d. and 10s. costs, the extra shilling in the way of costs was because he
did not put in an appearance, and the constable had to prove the service of the
summons, for doing which, however, he does not get the shilling.
Thomas Baker, Albert Parker, Patrick Cox, and Harry Durrell,
for being found under similar circumstances at the Cutter, were similarly
fined.
Folkestone Chronicle
27-8-1892
Wednesday, August 24th: Before Mr. J. Clark,
Alderman Pledge, Councillor Holden, and Messrs. J. Fitness, J. Boykett, H.W.
Poole and W. Wightwick.
Annual Licensing Session
Folkestone Clergymen on Licensing
Mr. A.H. Gardner said he had been instructed by the Church
of England Temperance Society, not in any spirit of antagonism towards the
Bench, but in order that they might know the Society`s views upon the subject,
to put before them a resolution, passed the other day at the Vestry of the
Parish Church, the Rev. M. Woodward presiding. The resolution was to the effect
that the clergymen representing the various churches in the town, respectfully
asked the Bench not to grant any new licenses, except to private hotels and
restaurants, such to be used for bona fide customers, and not for bars, etc. He
also added that he was particularly urged to ask the Bench not to grant any
additional licenses to grocers, as such licenses were fraught with very
mischievous consequences, inasmuch as they held out great temptations to women.
Mr. Gardner stated that the clergymen further added that the meeting also
desired the Bench to consider the propriety of refusing the renewal of the
licenses of those persons who had been convicted during the past year, and, in
conclusion, they pointed out the great preponderance of public houses east of
Alexandra Gardens over those west of the Gardens.
The Bench then proceeded with the renewal of the licenses.
Adjournments
The Superintendent of Police having reported that
convictions for offences against the Licensing Act had been obtained against
the following in the course of the past year, the Bench decided to refer their
applications for renewals to the Adjourned Session, Wednesday, September 28th:
Chidwell Brice, Alexandra Hotel; Burgess, Folkestone Cutter; A. Mutton, Warren
Inn; Laslett, Wonder Tavern; Weatherhead, Cinque Ports Arms; and Halliday,
Wheatsheaf Inn.
Folkestone Express
27-8-1892
Wednesday, August 24th: Before J. Clark, Alderman
Pledge, W. Wightwick, J. Fitness, J. Holden, H.W. Poole, and F. Boykett Esqs.
Annual Licensing Day
Mr. A.H. Gardner said he had been instructed by the Church
of England Temperance Society, presided over by the Vicar of Folkestone, to
appear before the justices. He did not do so in any spirit of dictation to the
Bench, but that they might see the views of the Society upon the subject, and
he would put in a resolution passed the other day at a meeting held in the
vestry, asking the justices not to grant any new licenses, except to private
hotels or restaurants. It also particularly urged that grocer`s licenses were
peculiarly fraught with mischief as giving great facilities to women. They also
thought that the number of licenses, of which there were 82, should be reduced,
especially where there had been convictions for violation of the law. They did
not specially single out any particular houses, but they thought when there had
been recent convictions, they might refuse the renewal of licenses to such
houses. Further they especially called attention to the preponderance in the
number of houses at the lower end of the town – there were 79 east of Alexandra
Gardens, while there were only three on the west. Mr. Gardner also referred to
the fact that the magistrates last year refused to renew in English counties
117 licenses, and in boroughs as many as 101.
Adjourned Applications
The applications in respect of the Folkestone Cutter, the
Alexandra, the Wheatsheaf, the Warren, the Wonder, and the Cinque Ports Arms,
where there had been convictions for breaches of the law, were ordered to stand
over until the adjourned licensing day, Wednesday the 28th of
September.
Folkestone Chronicle
1-10-1892
Adjourned Licensing Session
The Adjourned Licensing Session for the Borough was held at
the police Court on Wednesday morning, on which occasion considerable interest
was evinced in the proceedings by reason of the fact that the renewal of the
licenses of several well known and old established houses in the town was
opposed by the Superintendent of Police, acting under the direction of the
Licensing Committee of the Bench.
The Magistrates present were Mr. J. Clarke, Alderman Pledge,
Councillor Holden, and Messrs. H.W. Poole and J. Wightwick.
Mr. Martyn Mowll, of Dover, appeared to support the
objections of the police, and Mr. J. Minter and Mr. Hall, severally, appeared
on behalf of the claimants.
At the opening of the Court, the Chairman said, before the
business commenced he wished to make one announcement. It referred to something
which had been done in other towns, and which the Committee thought it best to
do in Folkestone. It was the opinion of the Committe that there were too many
licensed houses in Folkestone, and they therefore suggested that the owners of
the houses should talk the matter over amongst themselves, and agree as to
which houses it would be best to close. If nothing was done before the next
Licensing Session, the Committee would be obliged to suppress some of the
licensed houses themselves. But if the owners would talk the matter over
amongst themselves and agree upon the houses to be closed it would save a great
difficulty.
The Wheatsheaf Inn
George Holliday, the occupier, applied for the renewal of
the licence of this house.
Mr. Mowll said the grounds of objection were of the usual
character. There was a conviction against Holliday, and there were six licensed
houses within a distance of 350 paces from the Wheatsheaf.
Mr. Minter appeared for the claimant and also for Messrs.
Mackeson and Co., the owners of the house.
The Bench granted the renewal.
Folkestone Express
1-10-1892
Wednesday, September 28th: Before J. Clark, J.
Holden, W. Wightwick, H.W. Poole, and J. Pledge Esqs.
This was the adjourned licensing day, and Mr. J. Clark said:
Before the business commences I want to make an announcement. It has been done
in other places, and we consider the same should be done here. It is the
unanimous opinion of the licensing committee that there are far too many
licensed houses in Folkestone, and they would suggest to the owners of houses
that they should talk it over amongst themselves and agree as to which houses
it would be best to drop. If nothing is done between now and next licensing
day, the magistrates will be obliged to suppress some of the houses in the
town. So if the owners would talk it over among themselves which houses it
would be best to drop, it would save us great difficulty.
The Wheatsheaf
George Holliday applied for the renewal of the licence of
the Wheatsheaf. He was convicted on the 9th July for selling on
Sunday and proof of the conviction was put in. The fine was £5 and costs, and
the licence was not endorsed.
Sergeant Swift said he paced the distances of other licenses
from the Wheatsheaf. There were six within 350 paces.
Mr. Minter appeared for the applicant and for Messrs.
Mackeson, the owners. He said Holliday had held the licence for upwards of
twenty years, and there had been no complaint against him. On the occasion of
the offence, it was a milkman who was served with beer. He appealed to the
Bench to renew the licence.
The Bench decided to renew the licence, and the Chairman
remarked that it was not only the milkman – there were others.
Mr. Mowll: And they pleaded Guilty, sir.
Mr. Minter: That showed they were honest. (Laughter)
The Cutter, Dover Street.
Mr. Gatley applied for a renewal of the licence, transferred
to him from Mr. Burgess. Mr. Mowll appeared to oppose.
Sergeant Swift said he measured the distance of other
licensed houses from the Cutter.
Mr. Minter appeared for the applicant and said the owners,
after the conviction of Burgess, at once took measures to remive him and get a
new tenant.
The Bench renewed the licence.
Folkestone Herald
1-10-1892
Police Court Jottings
Considerable interest was manifested on Wednesday in the
proceedings at the adjourned Licensing Meeting for the Borough as the Licensing
Committee had instructed the police to serve notices of six objections. Mr.
Mowll, of Dover, appeared to support the police in their opposition by
instruction of the Watch Committee.
The Chairman, Mr. J. Clark, at the outset said it had been
suggested that the same plan adopted elsewhere should be pursued there. It was
the unanimous opinion of the Licensing Committee that there were too many
licensed houses in Folkestone and they would suggest that the owners of
licensed houses should talk it over among themselves and agree, before the next
annual meeting, which houses should be dropped out. The Licensing Committee
felt compelled to suppress some of the houses in the town, and if the owners
would carry out that suggestion it would do away with a great difficulty and
relieve the Magistrates of an invidious task.
The licenses of the Wheatsheaf (Geo. Holliday), the
Folkestone Cutter (Joseph Gatley, a new tenant), and the Wonder Tavern (Geo.
Laslett), were renewed.
Folkestone
Chronicle 26-12-1896
Saturday, December 19th: Before Mr. W.G.
Herbert and General Gwyn.
An application by Mr. Holliday, of the Wheatsheaf,
Bridge Street, for an hour`s extension on the occasion of a supper, was
refused.
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