THE BCH ARCHIVE
LOCAL HISTORY FOR
BIRTSMORTON
CASTLEMORTON
HOLLYBUSH
And The Surrounding District
Archive of Reports and Anecdotes
Reports Page 21
Tainton, Thomas
At the Police Court, on Thursday, Thos. Tainton, of Castlemorton, was summoned by Sergeant Potts for having allowed a horse to stray on the highway, at Castlemorton, on the 28th ult. Fined 1s and costs 7s 6d.
Published: Saturday 09 May 1868
Newspaper: Worcester Journal
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Trehearne, Thomas & William
On the night of the 2nd of August, 1849, the school-room of the parish of Bushley was broken open, and books and other articles stole; the same room was again broken open some night in the following November, and a German clock, a pair of slippers, clothes brush, and other articles, carried off. Sergeant Checketts, a few days ago, took into custody William Trehearne, at Coombe Green, in the parish of Castlemorton, and found in his possession a number of wheelwright's tools, table, and some broeoli. The tools were stolen from the shop of Wm. Rodway, of Castlemorton, which had been broken open the same night; the table had also been stolen the same night from an outhouse belonging to Miss Bright, of Colwall, Herefordshire. The brocoli was stolen from the garden of Thomas Phillips, Castlemorton. William Trehearne was committed for stealing the tools and table and Sergeant Checketts afterwards searched the house of Thomas Trehearne, the prisoner's father, and found the books and some other property stolen from the school at Bushley, besides many other articles, which have been identified as stolen. Thomas Treheame, the father, was committed last week, Colonel Bund and T. C. Hornyold, Esq., on the charge of receiving stolen property. The son has been twice before convicted. Great credit is due to Sergeant Checketts for his conduct in this affair.
Published: Wednesday 08 May 1850
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Tyler, E
At the Police Court, on Wednesday, before the Rev. G. H. Clifton, Wm. Drinkwater, Francis Drinkwater, J. Hooper, and E. Tyler, all of Castlemorton, were charged with being, on the 30th day of December, 1878, at the Stank Covers, the property of G. E. Martin, Esq., at about half-past nine o'clock at night, possession of offensive weapons, to wit, sticks and stones, and that they did enter the said covers for the purpose of taking rabbits. Mr. Powell appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Selfe, barrister (instructed Mr. G. W. Bentley), for the prisoners. Mr. Powell, having shortly explained the facts of the case, called Wm. Pound, who said: l am head gamekeeper to G. E. Martin, Esq., of Ham Court. On the night of the 30th December last I was accompanied by Carter, the underkeeper, who was leading my dog. When near the Round Cover I heard a shrill whistle. We went through the gate and listened, and the end of the hedge we saw the heads of two men, who bustled out and ran away in the direction of the Long Cover. We followed them. They were about 50 yards in advance. Carter loosed my dog at the men, and I followed as fast as I could. I saw a dog pass within two yards of me, and mine was chasing it. It was a lurcher dog with a black patch on his neck. I noticed the dog very particularly. When I got on the top of the bank saw four men advancing towards me. They were about yards off. They wore dark jackets and billycock hats. Neither spoke. I went to meet them, and when about eight yards off they took stones out of their pockets and threw them at me. One man came and struck me across the head. I then struck him with my stick, and he ran away. That man was the prisoner William Drinkwater. During this time the others stoned me; one stone struck me on the elbow, and made me drop the stick which I had taken from William Drinkwater. I then rushed at Hooper, who had a stone in his hand, which he threw and hit me on the temple. I have known Hooper for 10 or 12 years. Hooper then ran away, and I followed him. I recognise W. Drinkwater, F. Drinkwater, and J. Hooper, but I can't swear to Tyler—he is not tall enough; I will swear to the other three. Carter and I went to the place where we had the fight, and found the stick which I had taken from-Drinkwater. Carter then took me home, and I have been laid up for a month. The dog produced is the same saw at the Stank. I gave information to the police. Cross-examined by Mr. Selfe: I gave a full account of them to Supt. Turner, on the 1st of January, but did not know the names of either of the prisoners. It was moonlight night; there was snow. I have only one eye. I was able to take the stick from Drinkwater. I have not the stick I had here. Wm. Carter, underkeeper, corroborated Pound's evidence as regarded the stone throwing, and said he was struck' on the wrist and body. He was also struck on the head with a stick F. Drinkwater. He added: I struck out with stick and struck a man who is not here. I don't think Tyler was there. I will not swear to him. I can swear to the other three prisoners. On going home, when near the cover side, I kicked against a bag of rabbits and a long net. I took Pound home and sent for the doctor to him, and gave information the police the same night. The same, night, returning along the cover, I saw another long net partly set. On the following morning I found a bag containing five rabbits, and we picked up some stones off the meadow. Francis Drinkwater struck me on the head with the stick produced, which was broken by the blow. On the 21st inst. I went in company of P.C. Hundley to Castlemorton, Wm. Drinkwater's cottage, and there saw the same dog I saw at the Stank on the 30th December. I know it by the general appearance; I will swear to it. Cross-examined by Mr. Selfe: I knew the man who struck was a Drinkwater, but did not know which one be was. I do not know the fourth man. I did not see either the bag or net until I walked into them add tumbled on them. I hit the man who not here. They were all dressed billycock hats and dark clothes. Being asked why he did not apprehend Drinkwater for striking him, witness said: I left it to my master. I have never said that I was not sure who the men were. P.C. Hundley, stationed at Ripple, said: On Saturday, the 4th, from information I received, I went to the Stank, and there saw a net, which I recognise as having been seen me in Drinkwater's house about the month of April; 1876. I noticed the two iron pins that are attached to the net. Drinkwater was present at the time. I was then searching for fowls. On the 21st I went with Carter to W. Drinkwater's house, and there saw a dog which is produced, which Cater at once recognised. . Cross-examined by Mr. Selfe: I knew on the 4th that the net was Drinkwater's, but I did not go to apprehend him until the 24th. Supt. Turner deposed: On the 1st of January I received information of a poaching affray at the Stank. A description of the men was given me, and the 22nd of January I received a warrant for the apprehension of the prisoners. I went to Castlemorton and there saw the dog which I now produce, was from home, but I found him a cider house dose by. I told him I was come apprehend him on a charge of night poaching. He said, I can prove myself innocent. I go to bed every night very early. I was not there at the time you mention. The last time was at the Stank was when the hounds met there. He told me he never lent his bitch to anyone. On the 24th I went in search F. Drinkwater E Tyler and I found Tyler at the Berrow, and read the warrant to him. He said, I can prove myself innocent. On the 25th I went Castlemorton in search of Hooper and found Hooper at work at the Fair Oak Farm. I called him from his work and told him I had a warrant apprehend him. He said, What for? I told him. He said, I can prove myself innocent. I then took him into custody. Francis Drinkwater surrendered himself on Monday. I saw F. Drinkwater house, in a back kitchen, a quantity of wires and nets used for taking game. When I read the charge to Frank Dinkwater he said, I was never the ground. I received the sticks, stones, nets, and bags from Carter, which are now produced. Cross-examined Mr. Selfe: We never thought J. Allsop had anything to with it. P.C. Gwillam said: I was taking Drinkwater on to Berrow, when said, have you got any more? I said No, you are the first." He asked, How many more you want?" I said. "I must not tell you that. He then said, do you think would make any difference if we all plead guilty? I then told him to be careful, as what he said I should use against him at Upton. Mr. Selfe addressed the Bench on behalf the prisoners, contending there was not sufficient evidence against them to send the case for trial. The Magistrate discharged Tyler, and committed the other three for trial at the Assizes. Prisoners, through their pleaded not guilty, and reserved their defence.
Published: Saturday 01 February 1879
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Tyler, George
On the 7th inst, George Tyler, labourer, Castlemorton, was brought custody charged with assaulting P.C. Tummey in the execution his duty on the night of the 5th inst. Committed for six weeks imprisonment.
Published: Saturday 16 October 1875
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Wadley, Arthur 1874-1899
Arthur Wadley (25), living at Birtsmorton, and employed Mr Charlton Coulston, Castlemorton, whilst gathering plums in Mr Coulston’s garden, on the 22nd inst, fell and in doing so fell across the clothes line. Mrs Coulston and her daughter, thinking was seriously injured, sent immediately for Dr Montford, of Upton-on-Severn, who, examining the deceased, found was seriously injured in the spine that death was only question of short time. This proved only too true, the young man dying in the afternoon. The facts have been reported to Mr W. H. Moore, coroner, who will of course hold an inquest.
Published: Tuesday 29 August 1899
Newspaper: Gloucestershire Echo
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Wadley, Francis
Francis Wadley, Castlemorton, was fined 6d each and costs for allowing two horses to stray in the Welland Road.
Published: Saturday 12 October 1901
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Wadley, George
George Wadley, Castlemorton, was charged with cruelty to horse by working with a sore shoulder on the 18th June. Superintendent Drury gave evidence, and defendant was fined 10s and costs.
Published: Saturday 18 July 1891
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Weaver, George
George Weaver, Castlemorton, was charged with having two pigs straying. P.S. Jones proved the case. Fined 6d each, and costs.
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Wagstaff, Job 1835-
Heartless Conduct. At the Birmingham Bankruptcy Court, re J. Wagstaff, farmer, the bankrupt came for last examination and discharge. Mr. Griffin appeared for the assignees, and opposed on the grounds that he had contracted debts without a reasonable prospect payment, had kept no books, and, chiefly, that he had put one of his creditors to unnecessary expense by defending a suit. A soldier, named Drinkwater, had become entitled to some property through the death of his father, and, being in India, sent the bankrupt authority to take out letters of administration, instructing him to purchase his (Drinkwater's) discharge, and send him money to pay his passage home from India. Bankrupt obtained the money, but, placing it in the bank, made no distinction between it and his own account, never purchased the soldier's discharge, and never afforded any information as to the application of the money. The soldier afterwards died from a wound received, and on his friends applying to bankrupt, he paid no attention to their requests for information; and even when bill was filed in Chancery he made no answer, and was sent to Worcester gaol for contempt of Court. Then he made answer, which was that he had placed Drinkwater's money in the bank along with his own, making no between the accounts, and that all the money had gone. He had made a bill of sale of property to his father for money stated to have been lent over a long period of time, and he and his father now held possession of the property in defiance of the assignees. His Honour having read the proceedings relative to bankrupt's conduct to Drinkwater, said he had never seen anything unfeeling and rascally. Mr. Motteram submitted that, however censurable and did not deny that it was most censurable the conduct of the bankrupt was in many respects, it was not such as rendered him liable to punishment that Court, however much it may effect him elsewhere. His Honour, in giving judgment, said he thought the conduct of the man was disgrace to a civilised community. It seemed to him that he must be punished, and punished very severely. He should avail himself of the discretion granted him in cases which, in some respects, came under the 159th section; and considering the conduct of the bankrupt, he did not think he should satisfy justice or be doing his duty if he did not order him be imprisoned. He should order him, therefore, to imprisoned nine calendar months. In reply to Mr. Motteram and Mr. Griffin, and after some conversation, his Honour intimated that should grant the discharge of the bankrupt, his intention being not withhold the discharge, but to punish the bankrupt by imprisonment.
Published: Wednesday 07 February 1866
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Walters, Elias ??-1912
Died 11 May 1912. Collector of Taxes for Birtsmorton and Castlemorton for 33 years. Assessor and collector of taxes for the united Parishes of Berrow, Birtsmorton and Castlemorton for 33 years. Collector of rents and tithes for the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for m35 years. Postmaster for 25 years. Clerk of the Parish Council. Trustee and co-founder of the Agricultural Credit Bank Association/ Liberal and local branch’s honorary Treasurer. Funeral 16th May.
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Warren, Arthur
Arthur Warren, Holly Beds, Castlemorton, sued James Green, of Castlemorton, for £6 18s 1d for goods detained. The goods were put into defendant's house for keeping, and plaintiff now claimed for this amount, saying he could not get the goods back. Defendant swore that he removed the goods on plaintiff's order. Verdict for defendant with costs.
Published: Saturday 26 April 1884
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Watts, William
George Gamble and William Watts, of Castlemorton, were charged with killing a hare, at Castlemorton, on the 23rd Sept. 1873
Published: Saturday 18 October 1873
Newspaper: Worcester Journal
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