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Mrs. Smiles 1918 1918
R.S. Smiles 1919 1919
T.E. Moore ???? 1958
Bryan Adams 1979 ????
Note: Seems to give earlier start date for White Lion
Kent Herald 9-2-1854
Petty Sessions: Before David Major, Esq.
George Stone, a private soldier in her Majesty’s Royal Horse Guards, was charged with uttering a piece of counterfeit coin, apparently resembling a sovereign, and haying another of the same sort in his possession.
Mrs. Collins, the wife of Benjamin Collins, landlord of the White Lion, Cheriton, proved that the prisoner that morning tendered her what appeared to be a sovereign in payment for some beer, and although she had a notion it was light, she still believed it to be a sovereign, and upon the prisoner’s representation that he had on the previous day received it of his pay sergeant, she gave him change for it, with which he went away. When her husband came home he at once detected its spurious nature, and went in search of the prisoner.
Superintendent Steer proved apprehending the prisoner at the Swan, Dover-road, and upon searching him found, besides £1 3s. 9d. (consisting partly of the money he had received from Mrs. Collins) another similar counterfeit sovereign.
The prisoner, after receiving the usual caution, stated that he had received from his Quartermaster in Hyde Park barracks, on Sunday last, a £5 note, which he got changed at a gin palace near the foot of London bridge, and that he did not know the change was bad money.
The prisoner was remanded till Saturday, bail being accepted, and the superintendent was directed to communicate with the authorities at the Horse Guards. On Saturday the prisoner was fully committed for trial, the answer received from the paymaster of the regiment being that the prisoner had asked for four days’ leave to bury his father, and that he only received a few shillings from him; thus proving both his statements to be false, the father being alive and well.
Canterbury Journal
25-3-1854
Assizes: George Stone, for uttering a counterfeit sovereign, well knowing the same to be counterfeit, and having at the same time other counterfeit coin in his possession, at Cheriton, on 1st February. The prisoner is a soldier of the Foot Artillery. He went to the White Lion at Cheriton, kept by Mr. Collins, on the day named, and asked for a pint of porter. Mrs. Collins served him, and he then tendered something she supposed to be a sovereign and she returned him change. Prisoner said it was a good one, and he had just taken it from his pay sergeant. She kept it in her purse till her husband came home, and he found it was spurious. He gave information to the police at Folkestone, when Steers, the police superintendent there, apprehended the prisoner. He owned that he had changed a sovereign at the White Lion or Bird in Hand that morning. He took from his pocket five half crowns, two shillings and the piece now produced resembling the coin tendered. He said he did not know it was bad. Prisoner said in defence that he had received the coins in change. Five months` hard labour.
Maidstone Journal 28-3-1854
Assizes, Tuesday: George Stone, for uttering a counterfeit sovereign, well knowing the same to be counterfeit, and having at the same time other counterfeit coin in his possession, at Cheriton, on 1st February. The prisoner is a soldier of the Foot Artillery. He went to the White Lion at Cheriton, kept by Mr. Collins, on the day named, and asked for a pint of porter. Mrs. Collins served him, and he then tendered something she supposed to be a sovereign and she returned him change. Prisoner said it was a good one, and he had just taken it from his pay sergeant. She kept it in paper in her purse till her husband came home, when he found it was spurious. He gave information to the police at Folkestone, when Steers, the police superintendent there, apprehended the prisoner about 11 a.m. at the Swan, Dover Road. He owned that he had changed a sovereign at the White Lion or Bird in Hand that morning. He took from his pocket five half crowns, two shillings and the piece now produced resembling the coin tendered. He said he did not know it was bad. He had received a £5 note from his pay sergeant about two days previously, which he had changed at the foot of London Bridge. Prisoner said this in defence and that he had received the coins in change. He told Mrs. Collins he was going to the Star, where the inspector found him. He had no witnesses, but produced a good character from his commanding officer. The coins were those well-known medals, having a man on a horse and “To Hanover” on the reverse. The learned Sergeant recommended the jury to confine their attention to the first count, charging him with putting off the piece knowing it to be false. Guilty on the first count. His Lordship, in passing sentence, said that he had a document before him which certainly gave the prisoner a good character, but it also said that the only money he received from the regiment was 11s. 4d., all in silver. Five months` hard labour. The change of the sovereign found on the prisoner was ordered to be handed over to Mr. Collins.
Note: Where was he found? Report is conflicting.
Canterbury Journal 20-10-1855
East Kent Quarter Sessions, Tuesday; before James Beckford Wildman Esq.
Caroline Hunter, 21, and Mary Ann Hunt, 28, charged with stealing a tablecloth, value 7s., the property of George Ward, at Cheriton, on the 13th October.
George Ward – was an innkeeper and mess-master to the cavalry officers of the British Foreign Legion. The tablecloth produced was his – it was brought to him by the constable. He had no doubt it was stolen by one of the privates and given to the prisoners.
Benjamin Collins – was a publican. The prisoners came to his house and offered the tablecloth for sale; he seeing the name upon it suspected it was stolen and detained it, and gave the prisoners into custody.
The prisoners accounted for the property by saying that a soldier of the name of Ward had given it them.
The jury at first convicted them of stealing the tablecloth, but on it being told them that the prisoners could not possibly have obtained access to the canteen, and therefore could not have taken the cloth, their verdict was guilty of receiving the tablecloth, knowing it to have been stolen.
One month`s hard labour.
Folkestone Chronicle 20-10-1855
East Kent Quarter Sessions, Tuesday: Before James Beckford Wildman Esq.
Caroline Hunter, 21, and Mary Ann Hunt, 28, single women, two unfortunate creatures of the lowest class by their appearance, charged with stealing a table cloth, value 7s., the property of George Ward, at Cheriton, on the 13th October, 1855.
Mr. G. Ward, the prosecutor, stated that he kept the Ship Inn, Sandgate, and was mess man to the officers of the British Foreign Legion, now encamped at Shorncliffe. The table cloth produced was his property, and used on the mess dining table; it has his mark on it, his name in full being written thereon. He did not know the prisoners, not had they to his knowledge access to the rooms where the cloth had been used.
Mr. B. Collins, landlord of the White Lion at Cheriton, deposed that the prisoners offered the cloth to him for sale.
There appeared to be very little to implicate Hunt beyond being in company with Hunter when the cloth was offered for sale to Mr. Collins.
The jury found both prisoners Guilty, but on the Chairman asking the prosecutor a few questions as to whether the women were ever seen about the camp or near the place where the cloth had been stolen, Mr. Ward said they would not have been allowed in the camp on any consideration. The facts were, that a portion of the Legion being about to leave for embarkation, a dinner took place, at which a more than usual number sat down, and the cloths were left on the tables till a late hour after dinner. Early the following morning a party of men, known as a fatigue party, were engaged in clearing the room, at which time he supposed the cloth was stolen, and it was likely to have found its way into the hands of the prisoners through some of the men so engaged. This statement altered the features of the case, and some of the jury observed that had this been stated before it might have had an effect on their verdict.
The Clerk of the Court observed that the prisoners were also indicted for “having in possession, knowing it to be stolen”, and the Chairman directed the jury to consider the evidence as it affected the prisoners of receiving knowing it to have been stolen, and on this point the jury gave a verdict of Guilty, and the prisoners were each sentenced to one month`s imprisonment with hard labour.
Southeastern Gazette 22-10-1855
East Kent Quarter Sessions, Tuesday last; Before J.B. Wildman esq.
Caroline Hunter and M.A. Hunter were convicted of stealing a tablecloth, at Cheriton, on the 13th inst., from the canteen of the British German Legion. The prisoners were proved to have offered the cloth for sale to a person named Collins, who suspected it had been stolen and gave them into custody. Verdict, both Guilty.
Policeman A528 then said the prisoners could not have stolen the cloth from the camp as they were not allowed there at all, but he believed they had received it from some soldier who had stolen it.
The Chairman then directed the jury to consider the second count in the indictment, that of receiving the property, knowing it to have been stolen.
The jury also found a verdict of Guilty on this count, and the prisoners were sentenced to one month`s imprisonment.
Kentish Gazette 23-10-1855
East Kent Quarter Sessions: The Michaelmas Sessions was held on Tuesday last before J.B. Wildman Esq. (Chairman), and the following Magistrates: Sir Norton J. Knatchbull, Bart, Right Hon. S.R. Lushington, E. Foss, W.A. Munn, G.E. Sayer, W. Delmar, W.H. Forley, T.H. Mackay, W.A. Burra, F.F. Lonsdale, G. Gipps, W. Hyder, Esqs., Revs. E. Biron, G.W. Sicklemore, and H. Hilton.
Caroline Hunter, 21, and Marv Ann Hunt. 28. charged with having, on the 13th October, stolen a tablecloth, the property of George Ward, at Cheriton. Prosecutor was an innkeeper and mess-master to the Briish Foreign Legion at Shorncliffe, and saw the cloth on the table of the mess-room on the 9th.
George Collins, who kept the White Lion at Cheriton, deposed to the prisoners coming there to sell a tablecloth; and seeing the name of George Ward on it. he asked them if they knew to whom it belonged, on which they said they received it from a soldier. He detained it and sent for a policeman, to whom he gave it and the prisoners.
W. F. Green, Police Constable, took the prisoners as detailed by last witness, and to whom they stated that a soldier of the name of George Ward had given it to them.
The jury returned a verdict of Guilty.
The last-mentioned witness, on being recalled, stated that it was impossible the women could have stolen the cloth, as they were not allowed to enter the camp; and the prosecutor himself stated his belief that some of the soldiers bad stolen it when they were clearing away the things after a party.
The jury were asked if they intended to find the prisoners guilty of receiving as well, with which they were charged, upon which the foreman observed that they ought to have had such evidence before. However, reconsidering their verdict, they pronounced them guilty of having unlawful possession of it.—One month in the House of Correction.
Kentish Gazette, Southeastern Gazette 1-4-1856, Dover Telegraph 5-4-1856
Auction Advertisement: Very valuable investment. To Brewers and Capitalists. Sale of the excellent Free Public House, known as the White Lion, Cheriton next Folkestone, Kent. Mr. Wm. Jacobs has been favoured with instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the King`s Arms Inn, Folkestone, on Wednesday, April 16th, 1856, at Two for Three o`clock in the afternoon;
All that substantially built and well situated Free Public House, known as the White Lion, in the parish of Cheriton, possessing a frontage to the Cheriton High Road to the Shorncliffe Camp of about 42 feet - doing a first rate trade; containing on the ground floor, front and back parlours, bar, bar parlour, and tap room: first floor, two bedrooms and a large club room; also a good store cellar, bake-house, washhouse, and out offices, and a capacious and desirable room adjoining the said premises, in the occupation of Mr. Benjamin Collins.
This property is held under lease from Lord Radnor for a term of 99 years, from 29th September, 1847, at a ground rent of £5, and lies within about ten minutes` walk of the Shorncliffe Camp, possessing all the business advantages of a good country house. The whole is well fitted, and has recently been improved and put into thorough repair.
For particulars and conditions, apply to the Auctioneer, 4, Townwall Street, Dover; or to Messrs. E. And N. Knocker, Solicitors, Dover and Hythe.
Kentish Gazette 15-6-1858
In the Court of Bankruptcy on the 5th instant the first meeting was held for the proof of debts and choice of trade assignees under the Bankruptcy of Henry Clements, corn factor and coal merchant, of Hythe. Messrs. Lawrence, Plews and Boyer appeared on behalf of the petitioning creditor, Mr. Wm. Gilbert, of Cheriton, innkeeper, who procured the adjudication in bankruptcy on the 24th ult. for a debt of £69 14s. 1d.
Kentish
Gazette 18-9-1858
Hythe Magistrates` Clerk`s Office, 15th
September: Before Thos. Denne and Thos. DuBoulay Esqs.
William Crane, Joseph Poynts, Vincent Gosford, Peter Daley, Francis Donnelly, Thos. McHugh and Bogan Barden appeared in answer to a summons, charged with creating a riot at the White Lion, at Cheriton, and doing a great deal of damage to the premises. There were 18 panes of glass broken, and the total amount of damage was estimated at £1 14s. 6d. by Mr. Gilbert, the landlord. The three first-named men were non-commissioned officers in the Coldstream Guards, stationed at Shorncliffe Camp for the purpose of drilling the 100th Canadian Regiment, the remainder being privates in the 11th Foot, both of which regiments are now stationed at the Camp. The evidence brought forward to substantiate the case was only sufficient to convict two of the men, and was of a very voluminous nature. Joseph Poynts and Thos. McHugh were fined 2s. 6d. and costs, to be paid in one week; in default to be committed to St. Augustine`s for one month.
Southeastern Gazette 21-9-1858
Hythe: At the Magistrates Clerk`s Office, on Wednesday, before T. Denne and T. Du Boulay Esqs., William Crane, Joseph Poynts, Vincent Gosford, Peter Daley, Francis Donnelly, Thos. McHugh and Bogan Barden appeared in answer to summons, charged with creating a riot at the White Lion, at Cheriton, and doing a great deal of damage to the premises. There were 18 panes of glass broken, and the total amount of damage was estimated at £1 14s. 6d. by Mr. Gilbert, the landlord. The three first-named men were non-commissioned officers in the Coldstream Guards, stationed at Shorncliffe Camp for the purpose of drilling the 100th Canadian Regiment, the remainder being privates in the 11th Foot, both of which regiments are now stationed at the Camp. The evidence brought forward to substantiate the case was only sufficient to convict two of the men, and was of a very voluminous nature. Joseph Poynts and Thomas McHugh were fined 2s. 6d. and costs, to be paid in one week; in default to be committed to St. Augustine`s for one month.
Canterbury Journal 25-9-1858
Hythe:
At the Magistrates`Clerk`s office, on Wednesday, before T. Denne and T. Du
Boulay Esqs., William Crane, Joseph Poynts, Vincent Gosford, Peter Daley,
Francis Donnelly, Thos. McHugh and Bogan Barden appeared in answer to a
summons, charged with creating a riot at the White Lion, at Cheriton, and doing
a great deal of damage to the premises. There were 18 panes of glass broken,
and the total amount of damage was estimated at £1 14s. 6d. by Mr. Gilbert, the
landlord. The three first-named men were non-commissioned officers in the
Coldstream Guards, stationed at Shorncliffe Camp for the purpose of drilling
the 100th Canadian Regiment, the remainder being privates in the 11th
Foot, both of which regiments are now stationed at the Camp. The evidence
brought forward to substantiate the case was only sufficient to convict two of
the men, Joseph Poynts and Thomas McHugh, who were fined 2s. 6d. and costs, to
be paid in one week; in default to be committed to St. Augustine`s for one
month.
Kentish Express 8-1-1859
Hythe Petty Sessions 6th January
Five soldiers brought up in custody of police sergeant Smith, K.C.C., were charged with stealing several articles, the property of Mr. William Gilbert, of the White Lion, Cheriton. It appeared from the evidence taken, which was very voluminous, that the soldiers came to Gilbert`s house about eleven o`clock on the night of Wednesday, and made Gilbert get up to serve them with some beer. While some of the soldiers were talking to Gilbert at the bar, the others went upstairs and into the parlour. They took six pictures from the parlour, a clock, and several articles of wearing apparel from upstairs, which they wrapped round their bodies under their military cloaks. Two of them were committed for trial, and the others discharged.
Kentish Gazette 11-1-1859
Hythe Petty Sessions, Town Hall, 6th January, 1859:
Five soldiers brought up in custody of Police serjeant Smith, K.C.C., were charged with stealing several articles, the property of Mr. William Gilbert, of the White Lion, Cheriton. It appeared from the evidence taken, which was very voluminous, that the soldiers came to Gilbert’s about eleven o’clock on the night of Wednesday, and made Gilbert get up to serve them with some beer. While some of the soldiers were talking to Gilbert at the bar, the others went up stairs and into the parlour. They took six pictures from the parlour, a clock, and several articles of wearing apparel from upstairs, which they wrapped round their bodies under their military cloaks. Two of them were committed for trial, and the others discharged.
Canterbury Journal 15-1-1859
Last week Jas. Payne, James Scott, William Rutledge, John Yates, and James Farrell, all soldiers, stationed at Shorncliffe, were charged before T. Denne, G. Gidley, and W. F. Browell Esqrs., with stealing an 8-day-clock, 6 large gilt framed pictures, and a quantity of linen clothes, valued at £3 17s., the property of Mr. Gilbert, landlord of the White Lion public-house, Cheriton. It appears that the prisoners, with one or two other soldiers, went to the White Lion at about twelve o'clock on the night of the 5th inst., and called the prosecutor up, threatening that if he did not let them in, and draw them some beer, they would break the door open and help themselves. The prosecutor, to save having the door broken open, came running down and let them in, when they called for some rum, which he would not let them have without the money. They then began to make a disturbance, and swore that they would have something to drink, the prisoner Farrell at the same time attempting to get into the bar, and calling to the others to come and help him. Prosecutor then gave them some beer, and tried to persuade them to leave the house, and while he was in conversation with another soldier, named Bartholomew Griffen, a drummer in the 11th regt., who is a witness in the case, the other prisoners succeeded in carrying the things before-mentioned, from the parlour, out of the house; the prisoner Scott, as it appeared in evidence, going up stairs and stealing the linen clothes from off the landing. The prisoners were all taken into custody early in the evening, by Sergeant Smith, K.C.C., and some of the stolen property found upon the persons of Payne and Scott. The whole of the property was found in the course of the morning. The pictures were thrown away from the house; the clock was taken by Scott to a man, who was asked to take care of it for him, as he had won it at a raffle. It was not proved that Rutledge, Yates, and Farrell had anything to do with taking the things away; they were therefore discharged with a caution. Payne and Scott were committed for trial at the assizes.
Dover Chronicle 15-1-1859
On Thursday week James Payne, James Scott, William Rutledge, John Yates, and James Farrell, all soldiers, stationed at Shorncliffe, were charged before T. Denne, G. Gidley, and W. F. Browell Esqrs., with stealing an 8-day-clock, 6 large gilt framed pictures, and a quantity of linen clothes, valued at £3 17s., the property of Mr. Gilbert, landlord of the White Lion public-house, Cheriton. It appears that the prisoners, with one or two other soldiers, went to the White Lion at about twelve o'clock on the night of the 5th inst., and called the prosecutor up, threatening that if he did not let them in, and draw them some beer, they would break the door open and help themselves. The prosecutor, to save having the door broken open, came down and let them in, when they called for some rum, which he would not let them have without the money. They then began to make a disturbance, and swore that they would have something to drink, the prisoner Farrell at the same time attempting to get into the bar, and calling to the others to come and help him. Prosecutor then gave them some beer, and tried to persuade them to leave the house, and while he was in conversation with another soldier, named Bartholomew Griffen, a drummer in the 11th regt., who is a witness in the case, the other prisoners succeeded in carrying the things before-mentioned, from the parlour, out of the house; the prisoner Scott, as it appeared in evidence, going up stairs and stealing the linen clothes from off the landing. The prisoners were all taken into custody early in the evening, by Sergeant Smith, K.C.C., and some of the stolen property found upon the person of Payne and Scott. The whole of the property was found in the course of the morning. The pictures were thrown away from the house; the clock was taken by Scott to a man, who was asked to take care of it for him, as he had won it at a raffle. It was not proved that Rutledge, Yates, and Farrell had anything to do with taking the things away; they were therefore discharged with a caution. Payne and Scott were committed for trial at the assizes.
Dover Express 15-1-1859
Last week
James Payne, James Scott, William Rutledge, John Yates, and James Farrell, all
soldiers, stationed at Shorncliffe, were charged before T. Denne, G. Gidley,
and W.
F. Browell Esqrs., with stealing an 8-day-clock, 6 large gilt framed pictures,
and a quantity of linen clothes, valued at £3 17s., the property of Mr. Gilbert, landlord of the White Lion
public-house, Cheriton. It appears that the prisoners, with one or two other soldiers,
went to the White Lion at about twelve o'clock on the night of the 5th
inst., and called the prosecutor up, threatening that if he did not let them
in, and draw them some beer, they would break the door open and help
themselves. The prosecutor, to save having the door broken open, came down and
let them in, when they called for some rum, which he would not let them have
without the money. They then began to make a disturbance, and swore that they
would have something to drink, the prisoner Farrell at the same time attempting
to get into the bar, and calling to the others to come and help him. Prosecutor
then gave them some beer, and tried to persuade them to leave the house, and
while he was in conversation with another soldier, named Bartholomew Griffen, a
drummer in the 11th regt., who is a witness in the case, the other
prisoners succeeded in carrying the things before-mentioned, from the parlour,
out of the house; the prisoner Scott, as it appeared in evidence, going up
stairs and stealing the linen clothes from off the landing. The prisoners were
all taken into custody early in the evening, by Sergeant Smith, K.C.C., and
some of the stolen property found upon the person of Payne and Scott. The
whole of the property was found in the course of the morning. The
pictures were thrown away not far from the house; the clock was taken by Scott
to a man, who was asked to take care of it for him, as he had won it at a
raffle. It was not proved that Rutledge, Yates, and Farrell had anything
to do with taking the things away; they were therefore discharged with a
caution. Payne and Scott were committed for trial at the assizes.
Canterbury Journal, Maidstone Journal 19-3-1859, Kentish Independent 26-3-1859
Assizes, Thursday: Before Mr. Baron Martin.
James Scott, 21, and James Payne, 23, privates in the Artillery, for stealing four shirts, two shifts, and other articles of wearing apparel, a table cloth, a clock, &c., on the 6th January, at Cheriton. Mr. Barrow prosecuted.
The prosecutor, William Gilbert, is a publican at Cheriton, and the prisoners, with other soldiers, went there and had some beer. Whilst they were drinking it, he fancied hearing a “crick” in the stairs, and before they left he missed a clock. After they were gone he missed the other articles. They were next seen in the road with bundles and things under their cloaks by a soldier, who gave information to the landlord, and the prisoners were shortly afterwards apprehended by the police.
One month`s hard labour.
This lenient sentence was passed in consequence of the prisoners having been already ten weeks in prison.
Maidstone Telegraph 19-3-1859
Assizes, Thursday: Before Mr. Baron Martin.
James Scott, 21, and James Payne, 24, soldiers, were charged with stealing a clock, shirts, and other articles, at Cheriton, the property of William Gilbert, landlord of the White Lion Inn. The prisoners were found Guilty, but recommended to mercy, and were each sentenced to one month, with hard labour.
Dover Chronicle 26-3-1859
Assizes, Thursday: Before Mr. Baron Martin.
James Scott, 21, and James Payne, 23, privates in the Artillery, for stealing four shirts, two shifts, and other articles of wearing apparel, a table cloth, a clock, &c., on the 6th Jan., at Cheriton. Mr. Barrow prosecuted.
The prosecutor, William Gilbert, is a publican at Cheriton, and the prisoners, with other soldiers, went there and had some beer. Whilst they were drinking it, he fancied hearing a “crick” in the stairs, and before they left he missed a clock. After they were gone he missed the other articles. They were next seen in the road with bundles and things under their cloaks by a soldier, who gave information to the landlord, and the prisoners were shortly afterwards apprehended by the police.
One month`s hard labour.
Kentish Express 26-3-1859
Assizes
James Scott, 21, and James Payne, 24, soldiers, were indicted for having stolen some pictures and other articles, the property of William Gilbert, at Cheriton, on the 6th January. Mr. Barrow was for the prosecution.
The prosecutor is the landlord of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, and on the above night the prisoners, with other soldiers, went there, and calling him up threatened to break into the house if he did not give them admittance. They consequently were admitted, and supplied for some drink, for which they refused to pay. They behaved in a very violent and disorderly manner. The prisoners were subsequently found in possession of a considerable number of articles which had been taken from the house.
They were both found Guilty, but recommended to mercy, as the jury believed that they had committed the act through drunkenness. Each, one month`s hard labour.
Kentish Express 17-11-1860
Hythe Petty Sessions, Thursday: Anthony Upperton, charged with stealing a pair of boots of the value of 12s.
Edward Holliday, labourer, Newington, deposed that he was at the White Lion, Cheriton, on the evening of the 3rd inst., in the skittle alley. He remained there about three and a half hours, and then missed a pair of boots he had carried in with him. During the time the prisoner came into the alley. Prosecutor next saw the boots on Sunday morning at Shorncliffe Camp.
Benjamin Collins, landlord of the White Lion, said that prosecutor told him of the loss of his boots, upon which he gave information to the police. Witness accompanied Sergeant Smith of the police force to the Camp and identified the prisoner and another soldier, named Scott, as the men who were at his house when the boots were stolen.
Sergeant Simth, K.C.C., searched the hut where prisoner and Scott lived, and found the boots standing beside prisoner`s bed. Witness took the prisoner and Scott into custody, when prisoner admitted he had stolen the boots, but said Scott knew nothing about them. Scott was subsequently discharged.
Committed for 3 months` hard labour.
Kentish Chronicle 29-12-1860
Death: Cheriton, Dec. 15, at Endbrook Farm, Mr. William Gilbert, late of the White Lion Inn, aged 60.
Dover Chronicle 24-5-1862
Hythe County Bench: Before General Sandlands.
Henry Greening was brought up on Wednesday, charged with stealing a whip, valued at 2s. 6d., the property of William Godfrey, at Cheriton, on 12th of May. Mr. Fox, of Dover, was engaged for the accused.
James Ellis Smith, K.C.C., said that on the 12th instant went in pursuit of the prisoner, and met him on Grace Hill, Folkestone, and said to him “I must take you into custody on a charge of stealing a whip”. He said “I don`t know anything about stealing a whip; I know nothing about a whip being stolen”. Witness then reached forward onto his wagon and found the whip produced. It was under a sack or nose bag, and four inches of it could be seen. The prisoner`s wife was sitting on the top covering the whip. When witness was pulling the whip out prisoner said “Ah, that whip Tom Pay gave to me at The White Lion. I was going to take the whip when I had gone round there”. Witness did not see any other whip there. He met the prisoner in the street at Dover last night and was about passing him when either he or his wife beckoned him, and he said “You after me, I suppose”, or words to that effect, and he then said “Well I was just coming round to the Royal Oak”. Witness understood Pay`s proper name was Fagg.
William Godfrey, labourer, living at Folkestone: On Monday last went into the White lion, at Cheriton, between 12 and 1 o`clock. Two of Pickford`s carriages stood outside. I went in and had a pint of beer, and laid my whip down on the form in the tap room – the whip produced was the one I laid down. I saw a man pick it up and give it to the prisoner in the room, and he walked out with it. I went out after him and saw him put it under his seat and drive away. The value of the whip is 2s 6d. When the man gave the whip to the prisoner he did not say anything. I did not think it was taken by mistake. I have been convicted of felony myself – it was 10 or 15 years ago.
For the defence Mr. Fox called Alfred Fagg, who said he lived at Folkestone, and was in the employ of Messrs. Pickford & Co. The prisoner was also in their service. On Monday, between 12 and 1 o`clock, witness met the prisoner at the White Lion, between the Camp and Folkestone. They were employed in carrying luggage between the Folkestone station and the Camp. They went in to get some beer. He saw the prisoner lay some money down on the table, which the prosecutor picked up and put in his mouth. The prisoner said “That is my money”; the prosecutor replied “I always pick up all that lays in my way”. After they had drunk the beer they both came out of the house. Before they came he picked up the whip produced from off a form between the prisoner and himself. The prosecutor could see what he was doing. Witness either handed the whip to the prisoner or took it out and threw it on the straw in the wagon. He thought it was the prisoner`s whip.
Thomas Greaves, clerk to Messrs. Pickford & Co. at Dover said the prisoner was employed by him yesterday delivering goods out of the Dover Hoy. The prisoner returned to Dover about half past 10 o`clock on Monday night. He had been in their service about 13 months – he had been steady, honest, sober and industrious.
The
prisoner was discharged.
Kentish Express 14-6-1862
An
awful case illustrating the uncertainty of this life occurred on Monday night
at a public house called the White Lion, at Cheriton. Being holiday time a
dance was held there and when the company were in the midst of their joy and
hilarity a young man named George Philpott, who was dancing, suddenly fell heavily
on the floor. It was at first thought that he was in a fit and he was treated
accordingly; a medical gentleman being in the mean time being sent for from
Folkestone, but when he arrived his services were of no avail as not the
slightest movement was exhibited after the poor fellow fell. The deceased was a
farm servant at Cheriton, where his parents live. An inquest was not held, it
being deemed unnecessary.
Kentish Gazette 6-1-1863
Hythe Petty Sessions, Thursday:(Before Thos. Du Boulay, Esq., the Rev. E. Biron, T. Denne, Esq., Rev. F. Wrench, J. Kirkpatrick, Esq., and Wm. Deedes, Esq.)
James Mitchell, landlord of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, appeared to summons for keeping his house open for the sale of beer after eleven o’clock on Christmas day. Mr. Minter appeared on behalf of defendant.
P.C. Stanley stated that he visited the White Lion about a quarter before 12 o’clock at night. Both doors of the house were open; he went in at the back door and found six soldiers and two civilians standing at the bar. There was a glass of beer standing at the bar.
For the defence Mr. Minter called three witnesses, a lodger in the house, the sister-in-law, and a daughter of the defendant, who all positively swore that there were no soldiers or civilians standing at the bar when the policeman went in. There were only two soldiers in the house and they were in the room behind the bar, a private room in which they had a private party for the evening. No beer or spirits were drawn after 11 o’clock.
The justices dismissed the case.
The defendant was then charged with resisting the officer in the execution of his duty on the 26th ult.
P.C. Stanley proved that he again visited the house about one o’clock. He asked defendant to allow him to look in the room behind the bar, but he refused and said if he did not go out of the house he would smash his face.
Mr. Minter for the defence, contended that as this was a private room and the room in which the landlord and his family lived, the policeman had no right whatever to enter or look in the room, especially as he had been previously told it was a private party.
Stanley however, stated that he had often seen customers served with refreshments in that room, which Mr. Minter said he would not deny, although, he said, he was instructed that no one ever went in there without being invited by the landlord.
The magistrates thought that the constable was justified in requesting to be allowed to look in the room, especially at that time of night, and therefore fined defendant 2s. 6d. and 10s. costs.
Kentish Gazette 17-2-1863
Hythe Petty Sessions, Thursday, 12th: Before Thomas DuBoulay Esq., Chairman, the Rev. E. Biron, T. Denne, G. Gidley, W.F. Browell and W. Deedes Esqs.
Thomas Hammon and Rhoda Ann Morford appeared to summonses, charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury in their evidence as witnesses in the case of an information laid by Stephen Stanley, police constable, against James Mitchell, of Cheriton, alehouse keeper, for having his house open for the sale of beer after eleven o`clock in the afternoon of Christmas Day. The case was heard before the Bench at Hythe on the 1st January last, and dismissed.
Mr. Minter appeared for the defendants.
Superintendent English applied for an adjournment till the 26th inst., as Stephen Stanley, a material witness, is dangerously ill. The hearing was accordingly adjourned till that day.
Kentish Gazette 17-3-1863
The charge against Rhoda Ann Morford and Edward Thomas Hammon, which has been adjourned two or three times on account of the illness of P.C. Stanley, was investigated on the 9th inst., at Hythe, before the Rev. E. Biron (chairman) G. Gidley and W. F. Browell, Esqs.
Mr. Creery, of Ashford, instructed by Captain Ruxton, the chief constable, appeared on behalf of the prosecution, and Mr. Minter for the prisoners.
From the evidence given, which was very voluminous, the hearing of the case having occupied upwards of six hours, it appears that on the 1st Jan. last, on the hearing of an information laid by Police constable Stanley against James Mitchell, the landlord of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, for having his house open for the side of beer after 11 o’clock in the evening, Stanley deposed that on entering the house at a quarter before twelve he saw there six soldiers and two or three civilians standing in the passage; that there was a glass of beer standing on the bar, and one of the soldiers asked him to drink.
Mrs. Morford, a sister-in-law of Mitchell’s, and Hammon, who lives with Mitchell, were called for the defence, and swore that there were not any soldiers in the passage; there were only two in the house, and they came to tea, and were in a private room; and that there was no provost in the house. The provost was now called, and he stated that he was there when the policeman came in. He was standing in the passage, and on his right hand were standing two men of the 9th Lancers and an artilleryman. Four men of the 9th Lancers also said that they were in the house at that time.
The justices committed both prisoners for trial at the ensuing assizes, put accepted bail for their appearance.
Kentish Express 21-3-1863
Rhoda Ann Morford and Edward Thomas Hammon were charged by Supt. English, K.C.C., with committing wilful and corrupt perjury on giving their evidence as witnesses, on the 1st January last, on the hearing of an information laid by P.C. Stephen Stanley against James Mitchell, of Cheriton, alehouse keeper, for having his house open for the sale of beer after 11 o`clock on the evening of Christmas Day. Mr. Creery, of Ashford, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Minter for the defence.
Supt. English and Sergeant Smith proved that they were present at the Petty Sessions on the 1st January. Police Constable Stanley then stated that he entered the Lion public house at Cheriton, kept by Mitchell, about a quarter to twelve on the evening of Christmas day; that when he went in he saw six soldiers standing in the passage opposite the bar, and three civilians; that one of those soldiers was a provost.
Rhoda Ann Morford and Edward Thomas Hammon were on that occasion called as witnesses for the defence, and said that when Police Constable Stanley went in there were no soldiers in the passage; that there were only two in the house; that they were in a private room, and that there was no provost there.
Joseph Rushworth, a soldier, was now called, and said that he was a provost on Christmas Day, and was standing in the passage of the Lion when Police Constable Stanley went in. There were also in the passage, standing by him, two men of the 9th Lancers and an Artilleryman.
Four privates of the 9th Lancers also stated they were in the house when Stanley went in.
Committed for trial at the Assizes, but admitted to bail.
Maidstone Journal 24-3-1863
Assizes, Friday: Before Mr. Justice Wightman.
Edward Thomas Hammon was charged with committing wilful perjury by giving false evidence before a bench of magistrates on the 1st January last, at Hythe. Mr. Barrow and Mr. Biron were for the prosecution.
It appeared that a man named John Mitchell, who keeps the Rose and Crown (sic) at Cheriton, was summoned before the magistrates at Hythe for keeping open his house on Christmas day at unlawful hours at night, when P.C. Stanley stated that at about a quarter to twelve o`clock he went to Mitchell`s house, where he saw six soldiers and three civilians. Prisoner was called for the defence, when he swore that there were only two soldiers in the house at the time, and they were guests of the landlord. Several witnesses, on the other hand, besides the constable, deposed there were six, besides some civilians. Several soldiers were now examined with a view to prove that there were six soldiers instead of two, and that it was after the hour of eleven when P.C. Stanley came to the house. From their statements it appeared that a supper had been given by the innkeeper to several friends, and amongst them the soldiers were invited. The policeman in his evidence swore that it was a quarter to twelve at night when he went to the house, while one of the witnesses, Harry Halsey, as positively asserted it was not quite a quarter to eleven.
His Lordship, summing up, said that if the witnesses were wrong in their notice of the time when the constable made his visit, so might the prisoner be mistaken in his identity of the number of soldiers and others in the bar, and recommended the jury to acquit the prisoner, which they accordingly did.
Southeastern Gazette 24-3-1863
Assizes Friday; Before Mr. Justive Wightman.
Thomas Edward Hammond, a respectably-dressed young fellow, was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury, at Cheriton, on the 1st January. Mr. Barrow, assisted by Mr. Biron, was for the prosecution, and Mr. Ribton defended the accused.
It will be remembered that we gave the particulars of this case in our last. The hearing of it occupied the Court some time, but one of the witnesses for the prosecution being mistaken as to a material point, viz., the hour at which the constable visited the house, the defendant was acquitted.
There was also another charge against a respectable young woman, named Rhoda Ann Morford, but as it arose out of the same circumstance as the last, she was also acquitted.
Tunbridge Wells Weekly Express 24-3-1863
Assizes, Friday: Before Mr. Justice Wightman.
Edward Thomas Hammon was charged with committing wilful and corrupt perjury, at Cheriton, on the 1st of January. Mr. Barrow and Mr. Biron prosecuted; Mr Ribton defended the prisoner. The case arose out of the hearing of an information before the magistrates at Hythe against James Mitchell, the landlord of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, with reference to a breach of license on Christmas Day, upon which occasion the prisoner gave evidence in contradiction of that given in support of the charge. Not Guilty.
Rhoda Ann Morford was also charged with perjury under precisely similar circumstances. This prisoner was acquitted.
Canterbury Weekly Journal 28-3-1863
Assizes
Edward Thomas Hammon was charged with committing wilful perjury by giving false evidence before a bench of magistrates on the 1st January last, at Hythe. Mr. Barrow and Mr. Biron were for the prosecution.
It appeared that a man named John Mitchell, who keeps the Rose and Crown (sic) at Cheriton, was summoned before the magistrates at Hythe for keeping open his house on Christmas day at unlawful hours at night, when P.C. Stanley stated that at about a quarter to twelve o`clock he went to Mitchell`s house, where he saw six soldiers and three civilians. Prisoner was called for the defence, when he swore that there were only two soldiers in the house at the time, and they were guests of the landlord. Several witnesses, on the other hand, besides the constable, deposed there were six, besides some civilians. Several soldiers were now examined with a view to prove that there were six soldiers instead of two, and that it was after the hour of eleven when P.C. Stanley came to the house. From their statements it appeared that a supper had been given by the innkeeper to several friends, and amongst them the soldiers were invited. The policeman in his evidence swore that it was a quarter to twelve at night when he went to the house, while one of the witnesses, Harry Halsey, as positively asserted it was not quite a quarter to eleven.
His Lordship, summing up, said that if the witnesses were wrong in their notice of the time when the constable made his visit, so might the prisoner be mistaken in his identity of the number of soldiers and others in the bar, and recommended the jury to acquit the prisoner, which they accordingly did.
Rhoda Ann Morford was charged with a similar offence, but the evidence being identically the same, this case was also dismissed.
Dover Chronicle 28-3-1863
Hythe: At a recent sitting of the County Bench, Rhoda Ann Morford and Edward Thos. Hammon were charged with committing wilful and corrupt perjury on giving their evidence as witnesses, on the 1st January last, on an information against James Mitchell, of Cheriton, alehouse keeper, for having his house open for the sale of beer after eleven o`clock on the evening of Christmas Day. Mr. Creery, of Ashford, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Minter for the defence.
Superintendent English and Sergeant Smith proved that they were present at the Petty Sessions on the 1st January. Police Constable Stanley then stated that he entered the Lion public house at Cheriton, kept by Mitchell, about a quarter to twelve on the evening of Christmas day; that when he went in he saw six soldiers standing in the passage opposite the bar, and three civilians; that one of those soldiers was a provost.
Rhoda Ann Morford and Edward Thomas Hammon were on that occasion called as witnesses for the defence, and said that when Police Constable Stanley went in there were no soldiers in the passage; there were only two in the house; that they were in a private room, and that there was no provost there.
Joseph Rushworth, soldier, was now called, and said that he was a provost on Christmas Day, and was standing in the passage of the Lion when Police Constable Stanley went in. There were also in the passage, standing by him, two men of the 9th Lancers and an Artilleryman.
Four privates of the 9th Lancers also stated they were in the house when Stanley went in.
Committed for trial at the Assizes, but admitted to bail.
Assizes, Friday: Before Mr. Justice Wightman.
Edward Thomas Hammon was charged with committing wilful perjury by giving false evidence before a bench of magistrates on the 1st January last, at Hythe. Mr. Barrow and Mr. Biron were for the prosecution.
It appeared that a man named John Mitchell, who keeps the Rose and Crown (sic) at Cheriton, was summoned before the magistrates at Hythe for keeping open his house on Christmas day at unlawful hours at night, when P.C. Stanley stated that at about a quarter to twelve o`clock he went to Mitchell`s house, where he saw six soldiers and three civilians. Prisoner was called for the defence, when he swore that there were only two soldiers in the house at the time, and they were guests of the landlord. Several witnesses, on the other hand, besides the constable, deposed there were six soldiers, instead of two, and that it was after the hour of eleven when P.C. Stanley came to the house. From their statements it appeared that a supper had been given by the innkeeper to several friends, and amongst them the soldiers were invited. The policeman in his evidence swore that it was a quarter to twelve at night when he went to the house, while one of the witnesses, Harry Halsey, as positively asserted it was not quite a quarter to eleven.
His Lordship, summing up, said that if the witnesses were wrong in their notice of the time when the constable made his visit, so might the prisoner be mistaken in his identity of the number of soldiers and others in the bar, and recommended the jury to acquit the prisoner, which they accordingly did.
Rhoda Ann Morford was charged with a similar offence, but the evidence being identically the same, this case was also dismissed.
Dover Express 28-3-1863
Assizes, Friday: Before Mr. Justice Wightman.
Thomas Edward Hammond, a respectably-dressed young fellow, was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury, at Cheriton, on the 1st January. Mr. Barrow, assisted by Mr. Biron, was for the prosecution, and Mr. Ribton defended the accused.
It will be remembered that we gave the particulars of this case in our last. The hearing of it occupied the Court some time, but one of the witnesses for the prosecution being mistaken as to a material point, viz., the hour at which the constable visited the house, the defendant was acquitted.
There was also another charge against a respectable young woman, named Rhoda Ann Morford, but as it arose out of the same circumstance as the last, she was also acquitted.
Dover Telegraph 28-3-1863
Assizes, Friday: Before Mr. Justice Wightman.
Thomas Edward Hammond, a respectably-dressed young fellow, was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury, at Cheriton, on the 1st January. Mr. Barrow, assisted by Mr. Biron, was for the prosecution, and Mr. Ribton defended the accused.
The defendant was acquitted.
There was also another charge against a respectable young woman, named Rhoda Ann Morford, but as it arose out of the same circumstance as the last, she was also acquitted.
Kentish Express 28-3-1863
Assizes
Thomas Edward Hammond, a respectably-dressed young fellow, was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury, at Cheriton, on the 1st January. Mr. Barrow, assisted by Mr. Biron, was for the prosecution, and Mr. Ribton defended the accused.
It will be remembered that we gave the particulars of this case in our last. The hearing of it occupied the Court some time, but one of the witnesses for the prosecution being mistaken as to a material point, viz., the hour at which the constable visited the house, the defendant was acquitted.
There was also another charge against a respectable young woman, named Rhoda Ann Morford, but as it arose out of the same circumstance as the last, she was also acquitted.
Maidstone Telegraph 28-3-1863
Assizes, Friday: Before Mr. Justice Wightman.
Thomas Edward Hammond, a respectably-dressed young fellow, was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury, at Cheriton, on the 1st January. Mr. Barrow prosecuted; Mr. Ribton defended the accused. Acquitted.
There was also another charge against a young woman, named Rhoda Ann Morford, but as it arose out of the same circumstance as the last, she was also acquitted.
Kentish Gazette 26-5-1863,Dover Chronicle 30-5-1863
Hythe Petty Sessions, Thursday: Before Thomas do Boulay Esq., the Rev. E. Biron, J. Kirkpatrick and Wm. Deedes Esqs.
James Mitchell, landlord of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, appeared to a summons for having his house open for the sale of beer after 12 o`clock at night on Saturday, the 25th April.
Police Constable Winter proved the charge.
The Justices convicted defendant, and fined him £2 and 10s. 6d. costs, which was paid.
Kentish Gazette 29-9-1863
Hythe: At a special adjourned Petty Sessions held on Thursday, before the Rev. E. Biron (Chairman), Thos. Denne Esq., G. Gidley Esq/, and W.F. Browell Esq., the alehouse licenses of those persons who reside within the Hythe district were renewed. The licence of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton was granted to Mr. Edwd. Chaplin, of Newington, farmer, instead of to James Mitchell.
Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions
Dover Chronicle, Dover Express 5-12-1863
Court of Bankruptcy, London, Friday, 27th November: Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.
This was the first sitting for the proof of debts and choice of assignees under the bankruptcy of Benjamin Collins, who was described as “formerly of the White Horse Inn, Cheriton, Kent, innkeeper, then of Cheriton aforesaid, labourer, then of Brabourne, Kent, beersbop keeper, then of Wyatt Street, Maidstone, Kent, out of employ, then of the Ship Inn, Rye, Sussex, innkeeper, and now a waiter residing at the Victoria Tavern, Sandgate, Kent.”
Mr. John Clark, solicitor, of Cook`s Court, appeared for the bankrupt, who filed his petition on the 2nd of November, attributing his difficulties to the “insufficiency of his profits to meet his expenses.”
The total amount of his unsecured debts is £500 9s. 1d., due to creditors residing at Maidstone, Rye, Dover, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hastings, and the creditors holding security are the Dover Permanent Building Society, Kent, £500; and Messrs. Knocker and Wilks, solicitors, Hythe, £100, who also hold mortgages for the above amount on three houses at Brabourne, Kent, of the value of £600.
No proof was tendered,
consequently no trade assignee was appointed, and the Court having fixed the 18th
of December, at 2 o`clock, for the examination and discharge sitting, granted
the bankrupt renewed protection from arrest until that time, and the
proceedings terminated.
Kentish Express 5-12-1863
Bankruptcy Court: This was the first sitting for the proof of debts and choice of assignees under the bankruptcy of Benjamin Collins, who was described as “formerly of the White Horse Inn, Cheriton, Kent, innkeeper, then of Cheriton aforesaid, labourer, then of Brabourne, Kent, beersbop keeper, then of Wyatt Street, Maidstone, Kent, out of employ, then of the Ship Inn, Rye, Sussex, innkeeper, and now a waiter residing at the Victoria Tavern, Sandgate, Kent.”
Mr. John Clark, solicitor, of Cook`s Court, appeared for the bankrupt, who filed his petition on the 2nd of November, attributing his difficulties to the “insufficiency of his profits to meet his expenses.”
The total amount of his unsecured debts is £500 9s. 1d., due to creditors residing at Maidstone, Rye, Dover, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hastings, and the creditors holding security are the Dover Permanent Building Society, Kent, £500; and Messrs. Knocker and Wilks, solicitors, Hythe, £100, who also hold mortgages for the above amount on three houses at Brabourne, Kent, of the value of £600.
No proof was tendered,
consequently no trade assignee was appointed, and the Court having fixed the 18th
of December, at 2 o`clock, for the examination and discharge sitting, granted
the bankrupt renewed protection from arrest until that time, and the
proceedings terminated.
Kentish Gazette 8-12-1863
The first sitting for the proof of debts and choice of assignees under the bankruptcy of Benjamin Collin», who was described as formerly of the White Horse Inn, Cheriton, Kent, innkeeper, then of Cheriton, labourer, then of Brabourne, beershop keeper, then of Wyatt Street, Maidstone, out of employ, then of the Ship Inn, Rye, and now a waiter residing at the Victoria Tavern, Sandgate, Kent.
Mr. John Clark, solicitor, of Cook’s Court, appeared for the bankrupt, who filed his petition on the 2nd of Nov., attributing his difficulties to the insufficiency of his profits to meet his expenses. The total amount of his unsecured debts is £500 9s. Id. Those secured are the Dover Permanent Building Society, Kent, £500; and Messrs Knocker and Wilks, Solicitors, Hythe, £100, who held mortgages for the above amounts on three houses at Brabourne, of the value of £600. No trade assignee was appointed, and the Court fixed the 18th Dec., at two o`clock, for the examination and discharge sitting.
Southeastern Gazette 8-12-1863
A first sitting for the proof of debts, &c., was held before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd, on Friday, under the bankruptcy of Benjamin Collins, who was described as “formerly of the White Horse Inn, Cheriton, Kent, innkeeper, then of Cheriton aforesaid, labourer, then of Brabourne, Kent, beersbop keeper, then of Wyatt Street, Maidstone, Kent, out of employ, then of the Ship Inn, Rye, Sussex, innkeeper, and now a waiter residing at the Victoria Tavern, Sandgate, Kent.”
The total amount of his unsecured debts is £500 9s. 1d., due to creditors residing at Maidstone, Rye, Dover, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hastings, and the creditors holding security are the Dover Permanent Building Society, Kent, £500; and Messrs. Knocker and Wilks, solicitors, Hythe, £100, who also hold mortgages for the above amount on three houses at Brabourne, Kent, of the value of £600.
No proof was tendered,
consequently no trade assignee was appointed. The 18th December was
fixed for the examination and discharge sitting.
Kentish Gazette 22-12-1863
At the London Court of Bankruptcy, on Friday, there was an examination and discharge sitting under the bankruptcy of Benjamin Collins, described as formerly of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, Kent, innkeeper, then of Cheriton aforesaid, labourer, then of Brabourne, Kent, beersbop keeper, then of Wyatt Street, Maidstone, Kent, out of employ, then of the Ship Inn, Rye, Sussex, innkeeper, and now a waiter residing at the Victoria Tavern, Sandgste, in the ciunty of Kent.
Mr. Svkes-Goodday represented the official assignee, and Mr. John Clark, supported the bankrupt, who applied to pass upon accounts of which the following is a summary, viz.:
DR
To creditors unsecured 500 9 0
Ditto holding security 600 0 0
Total 1100 9 0
CR
By property in the hands
of creditors 600 0 0
Deficiency 500 9 0
Total 1100 9 0
The creditors of the bankrupt whose debts are unsecured are spread over Dover, Canterbury, Maidstone, Cheriton, Hythe, Rye, Folkestone, and St. Leonard’s, Hastings. His expenditure was stated to have been £75 per year. There being no opposition the Court passed the bankrupt’s examination and granted him an immediate order of discharge.
Thanet Advertiser 26-12-1863
The Bankruptcy Act, 1851. Notice is hereby given that the Court acting in the prosecution of a petition for adjudication of bankruptcy, filed on the 2nd day of November, 1863, by Benjamin Collins, formerly of the White Horse Inn, Cheriton, Kent, innkeeper, then of Cheriton aforesaid, labourer, then of Brabourne, Kent, beersbop keeper, then of Wyatt Street, Maidstone, Kent, out of employ, then of the Ship Inn, Rye, Sussex, innkeeper, and now a waiter residing at the Victoria Tavern, Sandgate, Kent, did on the 18th day of December, 1863, grant the said bankrupt an order of discharge.
Dover Telegraph 16-7-1864
At the Hythe petty sessions on Thursday a gentleman who gave his name as Capt. John Symes, staying at Folkestone (his correct name was not known), was summoned by private Samuel Cook, of the 24th Regt., stationed at Shorncliffe Camp, for an assault at Cheriton Street on the night of the 25th June. The complainant was returning home from Folkestone on the above night with his wife and child. They called in at the White Lion, Cheriton, to have some refreshment. Afterwards the complainant was going in the direction of Lyminge, when defendant, without any provocation, commenced horse-whipping him. The case was proved and the defendant fined 20s. and 20s. costs. Mr. Minter was for the defendant, who was also charged with wilfully damaging a tunic worn by complainant on the night of the assault, and was fined 1s., 10s. compensation, and 10s. costs.
Kentish Chronicle
16-7-1864
Hythe Petty Sessions, Thursday, before the Rev. Edwin Biron, Thomas Denne Esq., Capt. Kirkpatrick, and Dr. Gidley.
Capt. Symes was charged with an assault on Samuel Cock, a private in the 34th Regiment, stationed at Shorncliffe. Mr. Minter appeared for the defendant.
The complainant stated that on Saturday night, the 26th June, about eleven o`clock, he in company with his wife and child were proceeding home on the public road in Cheriton Street. The defendant was in front of them with a horse and cart; the horse was prancing about, and as they passed by it the defendant struck them with his whip, at the same time using bad language. Complainant had not said a word to defendant before he made use of his whip. On cross-examination by Mr. Minter, complainant said that he and his wife and child were at the White Lion public house the same evening. He did not go up to the defendant at the White Lion and ask him or his friend to stand some beer. He took hold of the horse`s head because the defendant was going to drive on. Mr. Kent protested against his stopping the horse. Did not know the contents of the cart were rifled. The defendant gave his address as Capt. Symes, belonging to the navy. Capt. Symes was the worse for liquor. He went to the Captain`s residence at Folkestone afterwards and did not get home till about the dawn of morning. Did not offer if he had £5 given him to take no proceedings. On his re-examination complainant said that on Sunday morning he went to the Captain`s residence and entered the house on the instructions of the Captain`s lady. On going to the Captain`s bedroom, the Captain said “You are the man that was kicking up a row with me last night.” Complainant said “I am not the man that was kicking up a row, but you are the gentleman who horsewhipped me.” A man who came with complainant then entered the bedroom, and defendant ordered both of them out.
Several witnesses were examined on behalf of the complainant, and Mr. Kent, of Lyminge, on the part of defendant. Mr. Minter made an able defence for the defendant.
The Bench fined the defendant £1 and £1 costs.
A charge in connection with the above was then preferred against the defendant for damage done to complainant`s clothing. The value of a new tunic, which was torn when complainant seized the horse`s head, was a guinea. The Bench inflicted a fine of 1s. and 10s. compensation and 10s. costs.
Kentish Gazette 19-7-1864
Hythe County Petty Sessions, Thursday: Before the Rev. Edwin Biron, Thomas Denne Esq., Capt. Kirkpatrick and Dr. Gidley.
Capt. Symes was charged with an assault on Samuel Cook, a private in the 24th Regiment, stationed at Shomcliffe Camp. Mr. Minter appeared for the defendant.
The complainant stated that on Saturday night, the 25th June, about eleven o’clock, he in company with his wife and child were proceeding home on the public road in Cheriton Street. The defendant was in front of them with a horse and cart; the horse was prancing about, and as they passed by it the defendant struck them with his whip, at the time using bad language. Complainant had not said a word to defendant before he made use of his whip.
On cross-examination by Mr. Minter, complainant said that he with his wife and child were at the White Lion public house the same evening. He did not go up to the defendant at the White Lion and ask him or his friend to stand some beer. He took hold of the horse’s head because the defendant was going to drive on. Mr. Kent protested against his stopping the horse. Did not know the contents of the cart were rifles. The defendant gave his address as Capt. Symes, belonging to the navy. Capt. Symes was the worse for liquor. He went to the captain's residence at Folkestone afterwards and did not get home till about the dawn of morning. Did not offer if he had £5 given him to take no proceedings.
On his re-examination, complainant said that on Sunday morning he went to the captain’s residence and entered the house according to the instructions of the captain’s lady. On going to the captain’s bedroom, the captain said “You are the man that was kicking up a row with me last night.” Complainant said, “I am not the man that was kicking up a row, but you are the gentleman that horsewhipped me.” A man who came with complainant then entered the bedroom, and defendant ordered both of them out.
Several witnesses were examined on behalf of the complainant,
and Mr. Kent, of Lyminge, on the part of defendant. Mr. Minter made an able
defence for the defendant.
The bench fined the defendant £1 and £1 costs.
A charge in connection with the above was then preferred against the defendant for damage done to complainant’s clothing. The value of a new tunic, which was torn, when complainant seized the horse's head, was a guinea. The bench inflicted a fine of Is. and 10s. compensation and 10s. costs.
Kentish Express
27-1-1866
Folkestone County Court, Wednesday: Before C. Harwood Esq.
John Lukey v Benjamin Collins – a claim of £3 11s. 6d. for spirits. The defendant keeps the Victoria Tavern at Sandgate. Forthwith.
Dover Chronicle 10-2-1866
Hythe Petty Sessions, Thursday, Feb. 8th: Before the Rev. E. Biron, T. Denne and J. Kirkpatrick Esqs.
Charles Loveland, landlord of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, was summoned for assaulting George Thomas on January 27th. Mr. Minter for the complainant. Dismissed.
Kentish Express 10-2-1866
Hythe County Petty Sessions, Thursday: Before the Rev. Edwin Biron, Thos. Denne Esq., and Capt. Kirkpatrick.
Charles Loveland, landlord of the White Lion, Cheriton, was summoned for an assault on George Thomas on the 29th ult. Mr. J. Minter appeared for complainant.
According to complainant`s statement, he was at the defendant`s house on the night of Monday, the 29th January, from half past 9 till 1 o`clock, and they had some conversation about reckoning figures, which led to their disagreeing, and the defendant struck him first on the back of the head, which knocked him down, and then he received a blow in the mouth, but in which way he could not tell. The blow rendered him insensible, and when he came to himself he found the defendant bathing his mouth, which was bleeding very much, with water.
Joseph Eldridge, on the part of defendant, said that he was present at the White Lion on the 29th January. The defendant ordered complainant out of the house, but he would not go, and defendant then took hold of his collar, when he fell down. Complainant was in liquor at the time. Witness would swear that defendant did not strike the complainant.
Case dismissed.
Southeastern Gazette 13-2-1866Kentish Express 19-5-1866
Hythe
County Petty Sessions, Thursday: Before the Rev. Edwin Biron, Thomas Denne
Esq., and Capt. Fitzpatrick.
Charles Loveland, landlord of the White Lion inn, Cheriton, appeared to summons charged with unlawfully assaulting William New, at Cheriton, on the 27th April last. Mr. W.S. Smith, from the office of Mr. Edward Watts, solicitor, Hythe, appeared for the complainant, and Mr. John Minter, of Folkestone, solicitor, for the defendant.
Complainant,
who is foreman to a company engaged in some drainage works at Shorncliffe Camp,
said that on the 27th of April he went into the defendant`s house
and asked him to be good enough to change a sovereign. Defendant said he would,
and asked his wife or sister to go upstairs to get the change. Complainant put
the sovereign down on the counter. The defendant was in the bar drawing some
beer. As defendant had taken the sovereign up, complainant again asked him for
the change, when he said he had not had the sovereign. Complainant replied that
he had. Defendant then called him a “---- liar,” and asked if he meant to say
that he had the sovereign. Complainant said he did, upon which defendant struck
him a severe blow above the eye, which nearly stunned him. Defendant then came
round his counter and endeavoured to pull him out of the house, but he said he
should not go till he had got either the sovereign or the change. Defendant
then pulled him about and tore his coat, and also struck him another blow in the
face.
In
cross-examination complainant said that he had been to Folkestone with the
defendant; that they had been to a public house, but that he (complainant) was
perfectly sober. They rode home together. Defendant`s wife did tell him
(complainant) to go out and not stand aggravating defendant.
Complainant had several witnesses in court, but the bench considered the previous evidence sufficient to convict, and they fined defendant £2 and £2 costs.
Deal Mercury
26-5-1866
Hythe
Petty Sessions
At the county Petty sessions, on Thursday, Charles Loveland, of the White Lion Inn, Cheriton, was charged with assaulting William New, on the 27th April. Mr. W.S. Smith, from the office of Mr. Edward Watts, solicitor, Hythe, appeared for the complainant, and Mr. John Minter, of Folkestone, for the defendant. Complainant is foreman to a company engaged in some drainage works at Shorncliffe Camp. From his statement it would appear that on the 27th ult., he returned from Folkestone to Cheriton with Loveland, and upon their arrival they went into the latter`s house. New put down a sovereign on the counter to be changed, and defendant sent someone upstairs, as he said, for the change. Not receiving any change complainant asked the defendant for it, when Loveland declared that he had not had the sovereign. An altercation ensued, and in the end Loveland struck the complainant a violent blow in the face. He proceeded to further violence, pushing New about, and at length striking him again in the face. There were several other persons in the room when the sovereign was put down. Defendant was fined £2 and £2 costs.
Kentish Gazette 22-11-1870
James Slater, aged 31, a private in the 10th Hussars, now
stationed at Hounslow, met with a shocking death on Tuesday night last.
Deceased was visiting Shorncliffe - where he has previously been stationed — on
furlough, and on the night in question was in company with two former comrades
of the Royal Artillery and a prostitute, and was proceeding in a drunken state
to Cheriton, when in crossing the railway he was knocked down and killed by the
express train, which was due at Shorncliffe station at 11.42. An inquest was
held before Walter Farley, Esq., deputy coroner, at the White Lion Inn,
Cheriton, where the body had been conveyed, on Thursday afternoon. Evidence
having been heard, the jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death
Kentish Gazette 23-5-1871
On Tuesday last an inquest was held at the White Lion Inn, before T.T. Delasaux Esq., Coroner, on the body of Thomas Laws, aged 23, a farm labourer, which was discovered on the previous morning in the brickyard pond. It appeared that deceased had left Folkestone to walk to his home at Cheriton about a quarter to ten o`clock on Sunday evening, and it is supposed that in attempting to make a short cut home, walked into the pond. The jury returned a verdict of “Accidental Death”.
Kentish Gazette 10-3-1874
Auction extract: Worsfold, Hayward & Co. have received instructions from the Trustee of the estate of Mr. G.S. Page (in liquidation by arrangement), in conjunction with the Mortgagees, to sell by auction at the Royal Oak Hotel, Dover, on Tuesday, 24th March, 1874, at three o`clock precisely, the following important and valuable property:
Lot 3: A valuable long-leasehold country roadside public house, known as the White Lion, Cheriton, situate near to Shorncliffe Camp and within a mile and a half of Folkestone.
Kentish Gazette 18-7-1876
Assizes, Tuesday, before Mr. Baron Huddleston.
William Thomas Hart, 37, labourer, was indicted for the manslaughter of Edward Hammon, at Cheriton, on the 30th March. Mr. R.H.B. Marahain prosecuted; Mr. Harrow defended.
Deceased kept the White Lion, and prisoner was in the house the worse for liquor. The widow of the deceased, Mary Hammon, now stated that her husband asked prisoner to go home, and that prisoner asked what it was to do with him and used violent language. A struggle subsequently took place between them upon deceased going to the door and insisting that prisoner should leave, and in the course of the encounter deceased’s head came in contact with the door post, and in falling he also struck it violently on the brick floor. The prisoner fell upon him and restoratives were used without effect. In cross-examination the widow said prisoner and her husband were good friends. Her husband was sober upon the occasion. She did not think he stumbled against the door sill.
The case resolved itself into a question whether the deceased's death was immediately attributable to unjustifiable conduct on the part of the prisoner or to an accident in the course of the struggle, and the jury, taking a merciful view, brought in a verdict of acquittal.
