THE BCH ARCHIVE
LOCAL HISTORY FOR
BIRTSMORTON
CASTLEMORTON
HOLLYBUSH
And The Surrounding District
Archive of Reports and Anecdotes
Reports Page 8
Devereux, Samuel
Upton upon Severn. Police Court. At the Police Court, on Thursday, before the Revds A. B. Lechmere and G. H. Clifton. Major Peyton, E G Stone, H. Wlllan and J. W. Empson, Esqrs., Samuel Devereux, of Castlemorton, was summoned by Sergeant Potts for having allowed 9 sheep to stray on the highway, at Castlemorton, on the 28th July. Fined 1s, and costs 7s 6d.
Published: Saturday 09 May 1868
Newspaper: Worcester Journal
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Dowding, William
William Dowding, of Castlemorton, was summoned P.S. Potts for allowing his horse to stray on the highway at Castlemorton, on the 27th ult. Fined 1s and costs 7s 6d.
Published: 6 July 1870
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Drinkwater, Frank
Frank Drinkwater, Castlemorton, was charged by George Hart with trespassing in pursuit of rabbits, on October 23, on ground in the occupation of Mr. Cox, of Castlemorton. Fined £2 and costs, in default one month's hard labour.
Published: Saturday 05 November 1892
Newspaper: Worcester Journal
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Drinkwater, Francis
Francis Drinkwater of Castlemorton, was summoned under the Poaching Act. He was searched by Sergeant Long, and one hare was found in his possession. It was supposed to have been taken from land in the occupation of Mr. Cox, of Castlemorton. Fined £1 and costs. Published: Saturday 30 September 1876
Newspaper: Worcester Journal
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Drinkwater, James
Upton upon Severn Petty Sessions, Thursday. Jas. Drink water and Jno. Junipher both of Castlemorton, were charged by Mrs. Mary Ann Ketteringham with refusing to quit the Pheasant Inn Welland, on the 2nd inst. Charles Edwards said he saw the defendants fighting and he heard the landlady request them to leave, when they refused. Fined 20s each and costs.
Published: Saturday 30 October 1875
Newspaper: Worcester Journal
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James Drinkwater of Castlemorton was charged with deserting his wife. Mr. Draper appeared for complainant. Jane Drinkwater said: I was married seventeen years since to defendant. He deserted me in February last, and I became chargeable to the Upton-on-Severn Union. Defendant denied the desertion, but was ordered to pay 3s per week towards her maintenance.
Published: Saturday 18 July 1891
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
An order to pay 5s week was made against James Drlnkwater, of Castlemorton, towards the maintenance of his wife.
Published: Saturday 11 January 1896
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Drinkwater, Walter
Was charged by George Hart with assaulting him on Friday, June, at Castlemorton. Mr. Draper appeared for the defendant. Complainant said he was going along the Common when defendant struck him in the face and knocked him down twice. Albin Alsopp corroborated. Frederick Bunn, of Castlemorton, also charged Walter Drinkwater with assaulting him at the same time and place. Fined 5s and costs in each case.
Published: Saturday 18 July 1891
Newspaper: Worcestershire Chronicle
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Drinkwater, William and Francis
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 by 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 I saw four men advancing towards me. They were about 20 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 by 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 and tumbled on them. I hit the man who not here. They were all dressed in 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 close 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 at 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 on 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