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15th June, 2014: Folkestone Express and Folkestone Herald Reports for 1930 Added

Eagle 1930s

Folkestone Herald 15-11-1930

Obituary

The funeral of the late Mrs. Emma Burchett, wife of Mr. Frank Burchett, of the Eagle, Guildhall Street, took place at the Folkestone Cemetery on Friday of last week.

Alexandra Tavern 1930s

Folkestone Herald 27-9-1930

Obituary

We regret to record the death of Mr. John Marsh, aged 71, for 25 years the licensee of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, which occurred at his residence on Sunday after a painful illness patiently borne. Mr. Marsh was a Folkestonian, having lived in the town practically all his life. Previous to taking the Alexandra Tavern, he held a licence at The Wellington, Harbour Street and at Alkham. He was a blacksmith by trade and had been employed in that capacity by the Earl of Radnor for about 30 years. Mr. Marsh was very well-known in the town although of a quiet disposition.

He leaves a widow, three sons, seven daughters, and 23 grandchildren. Early next year Mr. and Mrs. Marsh would have celebrated their golden wedding. Much sympathy will be felt for the relatives in their sad bereavement.

The funeral took place very quietly at the Folkestone Cemetery (Hawkinge).

Folkestone Express 11-10-1930

Wednesday 8^th October: Before Alderman R.G. Wood, Miss A.M. Hunt, Mr. F. Seager, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, and Mr. W. Smith.

Richard Horace Marsh applied for the transfer of the licence of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, held by John Marsh, now deceased.

The Magistrates` Clerk said it was quite a small house.

Applicant said he had a wife, who would be living there, and would manage it. He would be carrying on his work of omnibus driver.

The application was granted.

 

Folkestone Herald 11-10-1930

Wednesday, October 8^th: Before Alderman R.G. Wood, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Miss A.M. Hunt, Mr. F. Seager, and Mr. W. Smith.

Richard Horace Marsh applied for the transfer of the licence of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, Folkestone, which held an off licence, from his father, John Marsh, deceased, to himself. The late licensee had recently died, and the widow was protected in respect of the house. The applicant was an omnibus driver.

The application was granted.

Wonder Tavern 1930s

Folkestone Express 13-9-1930

Saturday, September 6^th: Before Col. G.P. Owen, Mr. W. Griffin, and Eng. Rear Admiral L.J. Stephens.

Julia Donovan, an elderly woman, of the Bowling Green Lodging House, Dover, was charged with being drunk and incapable on the previous evening. Prisoner pleaded Guilty.

P.C. Kennett said at 7.30 p.m. on the previous evening he was called to the Wonder Tavern public house in Beach Street. He saw the prisoner drunk in the public bar. The licensee requested her to leave, and she refused to go away. He (witness) advised her to go away, and she did so. At 7.45 p.m. he saw her again in High Street, where she was using foul language and was surrounded by a crowd. She went into another public house and came out again. She said “It takes ten ---- policemen to lock me up in Dover”. With the assistance of P.C. Simpson he brought her to the police station.

Prisoner said she promised it would never occur again.

The Chief Constable (Mr. A.S. Beesley): She has not been in custody before. I think that from the evidence the beer and the police at Folkestone are stronger than at Dover.

The Magistrates` Clerk (Mr. C. Rootes): Has she been in Dover long?

The Chief Constable: No, not long. She is on her way to the hop field now, I understand.

The Chairman: You admit that you have behaved badly?

Prisoner: Yes, but I will never do it again. For Gawd`s sake give me this chance, please.

The Chairman: The Bench have decided to allow you to go.

Prisoner: Thank you, kind gentlemen.

The Chairman: You will leave the town, of course.

Prisoner: Yes sir, thank you, I will.

Folkestone Herald 13-9-1930

Local News

Julia Donovan, of Dover, an elderly woman, was charged at the Folkestone Police Court on Saturday with being drunk and disorderly.

P.C. Kennett said that at 7.30 p.m. the previous day he was called to the Wonder Tavern, where he saw the prisoner in the public bar. She refused to leave the premises at the landlord`s request. Witness advised her to go away and she did so. At 7.45 he saw prisoner again in the High Street. There was a large crowd round her and she walked into the Earl Grey public house. He spoke to her and she said “It takes 10 ---- policemen to lock me up in Dover”. With the assistance of P.C. Simpson he brought her to the police station.

Prisoner tearfully said it would never occur again.

The Chief Constable said Donovan had never been in custody before. From the evidence he thought both the beer and the police at Folkestone were stronger than at Dover. He understood prisoner was on her way to the hop fields at the time.

When the Chairman (Colonel G.P. Owen) informed prisoner that she could go on condition that she left the town, she said “Thank you, kindly. Good morning”.

 

Globe (2) 1930s

Folkestone Express 26-4-1930

Obituary

The death took place on Monday of Mr. Charles Landey Sparrow, at his residence, Silverwood, Westenhanger, who had been in rather poor health for three years. He was 65 years of age.

The late Mr. Sparrow was a native of Folkestone and some years ago he was a well-known licence holder in the town, retiring about eight years ago. He was popularly known amongst a very large circle of friends as Charlie Sparrow. He held the licences, at various periods, of the Railway Tavern, in Dover Road, the Globe, on The Bayle, and the Shakespeare Hotel, which was the last hotel in which he carried on business. He then went to live at Westenhanger.

He was a well-known sportsman, and took a great interest in racing and shooting. He was one of the promoters and original directors of the Central Picture theatre until it was sold in July last. He was a member of the Folkestone Club for a great number of years. He married late in life and leaves a widow to mourn his loss.

The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) at the Folkestone Cemetery.

Folkestone Herald 26-4-1930

Obituary

It is with very deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Charles Landey Sparrow, who was well known to numerous Folkestone people, and who, at the age of 65, passed away at his residence, Silverwood, Westenhanger, on Easter Monday.

Mr Sparrow, who was born at Folkestone, was a gentleman of very unassuming character, but possessed many of the finest traits that ever man could lay claim to. He was always one to study the welfare of a person upon whom fortune had rarely smiled. His good deeds were never broadcast, but it is a fact that many of the older people of Folkestone will recollect with gratitude his benificen concern at Christmastide, and quite a few will remember, with equal gratitude, the helping hand he extended them when things appeared at their darkest.

Mr. Sparrow was a good-living sportsman, and one who always “played the game”. He had hosts of friends in Folkestone, and there are some at Hythe and Sandgate who will remember him very well. He held the licences of a number of houses in Folkestone at different times, and was the licensee of the Shakespeare when he retired from business in 1913. From there he went to Westenhanger, where Silverwood can be numbered amongst the most charming residences in a delightfully unspoiled little village.

Sport with Mr. Sparrow was almost a fetish, and his prowess with the gun is well remembered. At the time of his death he was a director of the Central Cinema Company.

He never complained, but as the result of a motor accident several years ago, Mr. Sparrow had ever since been in very indifferent health, and at times he suffered very severe pain. His death will be mourned in many quarters, and there will be deep and sincere sympathy felt for his widow, who is left to bear an extremely heavy loss.

The funeral took place at the Folkestone Cemetery, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, on Thursday afternoon.