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14th September, 2013: Folkestone Daily News Reports for 1907 Added

George III 1900s

Folkestone Chronicle 13-4-1901

Tuesday, April 9^th: Before Messrs. Fitness, Swoffer, Pursey, Herbert, and Vaughan.

Eliza Shelton appeared at the Court on Tuesday morning in a new role, having on this occasion to answer a charge of window breaking.

Eliza Betts, 20, Fenchurch Street, said on Monday evening her husband went to the George III to get some beer. Prisoner swore at him, followed him home, and broke the front room window, the value of which was 1s. 6d. Eliza`s language at the same time was not the most ladylike.

Prisoner said that Mrs. Betts struck her first. She then lost her temper and broke the window.

The Chief Constable proved five previous convictions.

Fined 10s., costs 4s. 6d., and damage 1s. 6d., or 14 days`. The fine was paid.

Folkestone Herald 20-6-1903

Wednesday, June 17^th: Before Alderman G. Spurgen and Lieut. Colonel Hamilton.

An application was made for the temporary transfer of the licence of the George III, Little Fenchurch Street from Mrs. Sanders to Mr. Henry Cork. Mr. Cork has managed the business for four years. The transfer was granted.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 11-7-1903

Wednesday, July 8^th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick, Lieut. Colonel Fynmore, Mr. W.G. Herbert, Mr. T.J. Vaughan, and Mr. J. Stainer.

Following, in most cases, orders for temporary authority, full transfer of licences in relation to the following house was granted:- The George III Inn, from Mrs. Sarah Saunders to Mr. T. Cork.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Folkestone Express 11-7-1903

Wednesday, July 8^th: Before Lieut. Col. Fynmore, W. Wightwick, W.G. Herbert, and J. Stainer Esqs., and Alderman Vaughan.

The licence of the George III Inn was transferred from Sarah Sanders to Henry Tomlin Cork.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Folkestone Herald 11-7-1903

Wednesday, July 8^th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick, Lieut. Colonel Fynmore, and Mr. J. Stainer.

The following licence was transferred: George III, Little Fenchurch Street, from Mrs. Sarah Sanders to Mr. Henry Cork 

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions 

Folkestone Herald 2-11-1907

Local News

Many Folkstonians will regret to hear of the death of Mr. Henry Tomlin Cork, the popular landlord of the George the Third Inn, Little Fenchurch Street. For eighteen years Mr. Cork has resided in Folkestone, and during that time he made many friends. For eight years he resided in Little Fenchurch Street, and formerly lived for a number of years at 70, Foord Road. He was only ill for a few days, passing away on Tuesday at the Victoria Hospital. He was a member of the Dover Oddfellows, besides being an honorary member of No. 9 Lodge Prussian Hermits and the Druids. He was further connected with the Licensed Victuallers` Association, and was well known, being esteemed by all with whom he associated. He was in the employ of Mr. F.I. Ramell as a coach trimmer. The funeral takes place on Monday at 3 p.m. at the Cemetery.

Folkestone Daily News 4-12-1907

Wednesday, December 4^th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Messrs. Herbert, Fynmore, Boyd, Carpenter, and Leggett.

The licence of the George III was transferred to Mrs. Esther Cork, widow of the late landlord.

Note: This is at variance with More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Express 7-12-1907

Wednesday, December 4^th: Before E.T. Ward Esq., Lieut. Col. Fynmore, W.C. Carpenter, W.G. Herbert, R.J. Linton, and G. Boyd Esqs.

Mr. Watts made an application for the transfer of the licence of the George the Third from the late Mr. Cork to his widow. Mr. Cork`s son would, he said, assist in the management of the house.

The Chief Constable said he should like to ask whether, having regard to their experience, it was advisable to transfer the licence to a female? He had nothing to say against Mrs. Cork.

The Chairman said in the instance referred to the woman was married. The application was granted.

Note: This transfer is not listed in More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Herald 7-12-1907

Wednesday, December 4^th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Lieut. Col. Fynmore, Councillors W.C. Carpenter and G. Boyd, Messrs. W.G. Herbert and R.J. Linton.

It was a special session for the transfer of licences. Mr. Watts applied for the transfer of the George III Inn from the late Mr. Cork to Mrs. E. Cork. He said that Mrs. Cork had appointed her son as manager.

The Chief Constable raised the question whether it was advisable to transfer this licence to a female.

Mr. Watts said that the late Mr. Cork had other business while he was alive, and the appellant used to manage the business of the public house herself.

The application was granted.

Note: This transfer does not appear in More Bastions.