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All the following are from the Driffield Times newspaper, unless stated otherwise. Publication dates are as given. If you have any in your files which are not included in these pages, please pass them on with the relevant sources, to be included and shared among the genealogy community. Thank you. Hull Advertiser, 1794 ABSCONDED From on board the Vine, Capt W. Collender William King, a 3 year apprentice. His father, William King, lives at Sunderlandwick and he was last in service at Fridaythorpe, in the county of York. He is 5 feet 7 inches high, of fair complexion, wears his own hair loose, is about 21 years of age and two of his upper foreteeth are broken. When he absconded was dressed in a blue jacket and pair of blue and white striped trousers. Whoever will give such information as shall enable us to recover the said apprentice, shall receive a reward of two guineas and reasonable expenses. If the said William King will voluntarily return, his present misbehaviour shall be overlooked and whoever harbours or employs him after this public notice will be prosecuted. Haworth, Bateman & Co, Hull, October 16, 1794 Hull Advertiser, April 22, 1797 The Agricultural meeting held on Friday fe’nnight at Great Driffield, was, we understand, very numerously attended, when William Pashby of Wold Cottage, who has having brought up 12 children in an industrious manner, without any parochial assistance, received the reward of two guineas and he had also the good fortune to receive one guinea as having lived, with credit to himself and his master, 36 years in one place. David Lamplough, of Garton, also received the reward of two guineas, for having raised under his own care, in the last year, 59 flocks of Bees, and it is much to be wished that our cottagers would endeavour to increase the number of those very useful and profitable insects as it is well known the Bee pasturage of this country would afford a much greater quantity of honey and wax than is at present collected. CREASER, Edward Hull Advertiser, July 6th 1811 Edward Creaser – Driffield Chemist, druggist, bookseller and stationer. Bankrupt Jan 5, 1861 John KELLY (41) was indicted for stealing at Great Driffield on the 3rd November last, £2 10s and a knife from the person of John REED. Sentenced to four months imprisonment Jan 12, 1861 Several accidents, some of a serious nature, have occurred during the last few days in the streets of Driffield. The slippery state of the footpaths in consequence of the ice, has been rendered increasingly dangerous by boys slides upon them. On Saturday night, we saw a man fall heavily on one of these slides in front of the Exchange. On Tuesday night on the same spot, Mrs CHARTER, an aged woman, fell and broke her thigh. On Sunday night, a child belonging to Mr LANCE, grocer, fell and broke its’ arm. Jan 12, 1861 FISH, a hawker, and his wife, left their cottage in North End, Driffield on the Monday morning. After 3 days, neighbours informed police of their worries. Entering the accommodation, their fears were confirmed. The downstairs was in a filthy state, part parlour and part stable, being shared with a donkey. On advancing upstairs, the police found an idiot girl, aged 19, lying naked on the floor. A rope was tied around her waist and fastened to the wall. Her little dog was huddled to her, lying on her naked breast, growling protectively. The house was filthy and smelled foul. The girl had not eaten for at least the three days of her parents’ absence. The girl was removed to the workhouse and a warrant issued for the arrest of the parents. Jan 12, 1861On Saturday last, a coloured man named John ASHTONALLY, a native of Alexandria in Egypt, was arrested by PC CRAGG of Nafferton, while craving English hospitality. The policeman, not deeming it necessary to put irons on his prisoner, allowed him the use of his limbs, a privilege which the Egyptian thought it prudent to make the most of, and darting away from his captor he ran off at full speed up the street. The policeman of course pursued and gradually gained on the flying Egyptian and ultimately re captured him after a stiff race. He was committed to the Beverley House of Correction for 21 days hard labour Jan 19, 1861WETWANG On Sunday, January 4th, as Mrs SOWERSBY of this place, was walking to her own house, she fell and broke her thigh. Mr MASON of Hull was telegraphed for and was soon in attendance upon her. She is now progressing favourably Jan 26, 1861Dodgson SELLERS, of Langtoft, was charged by Sgt DOVE with being drunk and abusive on the 9th January, at the Spread Eagle. The defendant expressed his regret and was fined 5s and ordered to pay costs of 8s Jan 26, 1861William MILSON, Innkeeper, Driffield, was charged by Sgt DOVE with refusing to admit him into his house on Christmas Eve. Mr HODGSON appeared for the defendant and argued that the law respecting the admission of policemen into public houses applied to beer houses only and not to Inns; that this being an Inn kept by defendant, the law did not apply. Another point was raised, the act states that the penalty shall be recovered within 20 days; in this case a month had elapsed without its’ recovery. It was also stated in defence that other parties applied for admission after the house had closed, representing themselves as policemen. It was therefore difficult to determine who were and who were not policemen. Fined 10s and 11s costs Jan 26, 1861William BARKER of Nafferton was charged with being rather elevated on Christmas day. Mr HODGSON said his client was a respectable young man and from what he knew of him he should advise the magistrates not to inflict any penalty on condition of his paying the costs. The costs were 16s Jan 26, 1861Mary FOSTER of Lund, was charged by Thos SEDGWICK, PC, with allowing gaming and betting in her house. The defendant admitted that two boys had been playing for drink, but not for money. The PC proved that he found the parties in the house gaming, that he heard bets made and charged the defendant at the time. The magistrates said they would deal leniently with her as she was a widow and only inflicted a penalty of 5s and 11s costs. The landlady did not seem in the least to appreciate the forbearance of the bench, but was very noisy and rebellious. Feb 2, 1861 Thomas SHEPHERD, 26, of North End, Driffield, had been pigeon shooting at Wetwang. On his return to the town of Driffield, he went drinking at the London Inn, situated on the corner of Mill Street. He wore a shooting jacket and carried a gun in the inside pocket loaded and capped. The barrel was loosed from the stock for convenience of being carried in the pocket. The unfortunate fellow had not been sat down many minutes before he commenced ‘larking’ with the bar maid, pulling out the loaded barrel of his gun and pointing it at her in playfulness to frighten her. She rushed out of the tap room into the kitchen. He followed her to the door and struck the end of his gun barrel against the coping of the door with great force, intending no doubt to make a great noise, to scar the girl, but having the muzzle of the gun in his hand and the cap at the other end coming in contact with the casing, the whole contents of the barrel were discharged into his side close to his hip. Mr WEST, the landlord immediately sent for Dr SCOTCHBURN, but he was from home. The Bell omnibus was sent for immediately, but there is little chance of his recovery. Feb 9, 1861William FISHER (spelt Fish in previous account), a travelling tinker, was charged with abusing and deserting his idiot daughter. William SUMNER (Relieving Officer, Driffield Union), deposed – “On the 13th December last, information reached me through Sgt DOVE that the defendant’s daughter, an idiot, was lying in a house at the North End, in a state of destitution. I went to the house accompanied by Sgt DOVE and found the girl without food and clothes and tied to the wall by a rope. She had no bed to lie on, nor clothes to cover her. I removed her to the workhouse. She was ravenous when first brought there. I was informed she had been deserted four days. She was in a filthy state. She had been at the work house since and has very much improved.” The defence was that the girl’s mother was not the defendant’s wife. The case was therefore dismissed. (There is a conflict in dates with previous report) Feb 9, 1861DRIFFIELD Fanny KIRBY was charged by Hannah PIERCY and her two dogs with administering to them a shower bath, contrary to their wishes. Mrs P took her stand in the witness box with a dog under each arm and the trio in due form preferred the charge which as above stated involved the serious crime of sprinkling a little pump water on the complainant, which according to the defendant Fanny KIRBY’s statement, fell by accident on the old lady’s shoes and the tails of the other complainant’s. Elizabeth SMITH was called and proved that Mrs P was wrathful and required cooling a little and that a little aqua was well adapted for the purpose. Mr YOUNG, SC, stated that Mrs P did not stand very high in the estimation of her landlord, that she was very stingy and un-neighbourly and had notice to quit. Fined 1s and 8s 6d costs Feb 16, 1861Sarah WELBURN, butter dealer, of Hull, was charged by John FOSTER, stall keeper, with obstructing the footpath with baskets in the Market Place, Driffield. Fined 1s and 17s 6d costs Feb 16, 1861Wm HARDISTY, green-grocer &c, was charged with a similar offence and was fined 10s and 11s expenses. Mrs HARDISTY was also present with her husband and after the decision of the magistrates she became uproarious and had to be turned out of the room by two or three policemen. In coming down the steps of the Courthouse, she turned upon her husband and beat him severely March 9, 1861Henry DRINKROW of Little Driffield, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the street at Driffield, after 12 o’clock at night on the 22nd February. He was riding about the town on horseback for more than an hour whilst in that state. Defendant did not appear and was fined 5s and ordered to pay expenses 9s 6d March 9, 1861Matthew TUTON, of Driffield, blacksmith, was charged by Emma STORK with striking her over the shoulder twice with a broom and over the arm with a fire poker and bruising it very much. It still showed a scar and was very much coloured. They quarrelled about the complainant laying some brick-dust upon a bricked path at her back door. The defendant and his wife did not like this and swept it off and a violent quarrel ensued. Complainant threw some hot water and a wash-hand basin at the defendant and threatened to split his head with a poker, which she threw at him and slapped his face. She was very violent and abusive to him. He denies striking her with the broom but admitted hitting her with the poker. Fined 5s and 9s expenses March 9, 1861John JOHNSON was charged with being drunk and riotous on Thursday 21st February. PC LEEFE saw him coming out of the Nag’s Head Inn about 11 o’clock, being very abusive and obstructing the footpath. At last, he fell on his back near Cranwell lane end. A young man picked him up and he proceeded as far as the first lane, shouting and swearing. He again fell on his back and LEEFE lifted him up and asked him his name and where he was from. He replied that his name was ‘Bullock’ and that Beverley jail was his home. The appearance of this well-known character in court again, was the subject of much amusement. In reply to Mr BLANCHARD, he said he did not know how many times he had been charged before, that Beverley jail was a good shop and better than the workhouse, as they got more to eat. Mr BLANCHARD said he would tell Mr SHEPHERD the governor of the jail to put him to harder work. ‘Bullock’ said it was a hard case that he could not have a pint of ale quietly. Committed for 7 days hard labour March 16, 1861Mrs Mary WRAY of Nafferton, widow, aged 84 years, can say what few people can assert. She is mother of 11 children, grandmother to 57, great grandmother to 51 and great great grandmother to one, making a total of 120 persons, all descended from herself. She stands at the head of five living generations. On the 28th ult, she took tea with a daughter, a granddaughter and a great granddaughter. Her eldest daughter is 65 years of age and her great, great granddaughter is 6 months old. March 23, 1861Wm PROCTOR of Hempholme charged Wm DOLPHIN of Kilham, labourer, for the recovery of lent money. The defendant who admitted the debt, pleaded hard mobility to pay it; he had a wife and three children and was only earning 12s a week. To be paid at 4s a month May 4, 1861John NICHOLSON, Robson LEASON, Thomas WALKER, Thomas WOODMANSEY, Daniel SELLERS and Thompson SAWDEN were charged by Supt YOUNG with behaving in a drunken and disorderly manner at Langtoft on 11th April. It appears that the defendants belonged to the brass band, had been in liquor and had gone into the streets at midnight and commenced playing in front of Mrs MASON’s to annoy her. Case dismissed May 11, 1861An alarming accident happened on Thursday, to a young man named Thomas GRAY, in the employ of Mrs WOODHALL, of North Dalton. It appears he had been at Driffield with a wagon and some horses and was returning home with a load of coals. Two other waggons, attended by their men, were also with the young man. The three men were walking together behind the last waggon (Mrs WOODHALL’s) and when about the Malton railway gates, the gatekeeper observed that a sack was about to fall from one of them. He told the men and two of them ran past to prevent the same, GRAY remaining behind. Immediately afterwards, his horses set off in a trot and got on the right hand side of one of the other waggons. He ran up to them, tried to stop them and in doing so, was thrown down by his horses and the wheels of the other waggon ran over his leg, across his body and arm. He was taken up in a dreadful mutilated state and conveyed upon a door to Mr SKELTON’s at the Blue Bell Inn, Riverhead. He was insensible, but there is yet hopes of his recovery May 25, 1861SCOTCHBURN v HOLLAND Mr SCOTCHBURN sought to recover £24 4s 6d from John HOLLAND, the sum owed to his late uncle, Mr Washington HARRISON, for medical attendance. The original bill had been £33 14s but had been reduced. HOLLAND had been in the employ of Mr J. W. DRINKROW of Tibthorpe and had had a serious accident in 1857. Mr HARRISON had attended and found that he had a broken thigh and also broken the same leg in two places; the body was also ruptured. HOLLAND said that he had a fracture about the ankle and one a little below the knee, the thigh was not broken, nor yet had he a broken body. Mr HARRISON attended but never dressed the leg. He never took any medicine and his wages were £20 a year. Zillah DANBY, a married woman, said ‘I live next door to John HOLLAND and I was with him after the accident. The thigh was not broken, nor his body ruptured. I saw a small bone protruding from the leg about the size of a pea. I was in attendance when Mr HARRISON came and he never dressed the leg but ordered a little yeast to be applied twice. Various witnesses were called to give opinion of charges and mileage. The jury, after a little time returned a verdict for £14 2s 6d. The sum of £10 10s had already been paid into court. His Honour granted costs. June 15, 1861A respectably attired woman, Elizabeth WARDING, was summoned by Ann PAUL, both residents of Wetwang, and neighbours, for having on the 4th, assaulted her. PAUL had ordered her little boy to go into the garden and frighten out 3 or 4 fowls, the property of the defendant. Without anymore provocation, defendant came into her yard and while she was inside of her own house, seized her by the hair of her head and after ‘pummelling’ her for some time, ultimately tore her apron and then pounced upon her boy. A great deal of ill language, such as women frequently indulge in during a quarrel, was made use of by both parties. Fined 1s and 9s costs June 30, 1861A man named Martin PINDEGRASS and Elizabeth, his wife, were, on Friday last, taken into custody for being drunk and creating a disturbance at the Rose and Crown Inn, Little Driffield. It appeared that when Sgt DOVE entered the house in order to quell the disturbance, the female made use of very violent language and ultimately struck the officer. On being placed in different cells, the man, who was in a beastly state of intoxication, amused himself by smashing the whole of the squares of glass in the window, doing damage to the amount of 8s. He was sent to prison for one calendar month with hard labour, and the woman was committed for 6 weeks without hard labour July 6, 1861Joseph WARDELL, senior, preferred a charge of assault against a neighbour named Francis PAUL. The defendant was further charged with doing damage to a picklock, the property of complainant. On 22nd ult, his wife and defendant were quarrelling when the latter came to him and said “Thou b – r get thy clothes off and I will give thee it.” He struck him a violent blow across the face and another across the head, followed by a third. He then had a few rounds, until defendant started to kick, when he thought it was time to give over. About 1.30 on Sunday morning, defendant came to his gate, broke off the lock and carried it away. Fined 2s 6d and costs July 6, 1861Nelson KIRBY, large farmer in the parish of Watton Carr, committed suicide on Tuesday last. He got out of bed about 2 o’clock in the morning, in order to go to the water closet. After an absence of some time, as he did not return, his wife left her room in search of him and on visiting the water closet an awful spectacle was presented to her – that of the dead body of her husband, his head nearly being severed from his body. The razor with which he committed the deed was found covered with gore and the throat was cut from ear to ear. Deceased was between 30 and 40 years of age and by his untimely death, a wife has been made a widow and 6 children have become fatherless July 6, 1861Charlotte SAVILE charged Joseph SAVILE, her father in law and surgeon of Nafferton, for having used violent language towards her. On the day in question, she was on the footpath in a field at Nafferton, adjoining her father in law’s garden. He saw her and called out, “Get out of my field you b – h, you w – e.” He picked up a large stone and threatened to kill her. He called out to his son (Dr Robert SAVILE), “Bring me a gun and I’ll shoot the b – h.” She said she did not think her husband a lunatic, but he had been in an asylum. She married him in Hull and it appeared to be against the wishes of Dr SAVILE and his family. Witnesses testified that Dr SAVILE had put up a gate and blocked the entrance to a public right of way and would not allow anyone to walk on it, since he moved into the property. Entered into his own recognizance for the sum of £50 to keep the peace for 6 months and pay the expenses incurred, 15s When will family brawls cease? July 27, 1861On Saturday last, an inquest was held at the Red Lion Inn, on the body of Margaret SHEPHERDSON, wife of William SHEPHERDSON, labourer. Dr SCOTCHBURN said that he attended the deceased a short time before her confinement and found her in an extremely weak condition. His own idea was that she was suffering from hunger. Deceased never made any direct statement to him that she was ill treated by her husband but she complained of being hungry. From the state she was in when he first visited her he was almost sure that she would die from exhaustion. She was confined on Saturday and died on the following Monday. He supplied the necessary wants by giving an order upon the Workhouse for the necessaries she required. One of her neighbours told him that deceased’s children were sent out to beg, and if they got anything they eat it, and if they were unsuccessful they went without food. The deceased’s husband was sworn in and stated that his wife was 43 years of age; he had been married to her for 15 years and had four children by her. He worked at River Head and at the brickyard, and his average earnings were about 16s a week. He kept one and gave the remainder to his wife. Mrs Hannah ADAMS said she resided in Wetwang and knew deceased. She also told her that she was very badly off and had not had much food for many days. On the day she died, her husband went to the bedside to her, when she told him to keep off for he had been a wretch to her. Maria MENNELL, who resided next door to the deceased said that she was in deceased’s bedroom about half an hour previous to her death and she heard her tell her husband to go, as she could not bear to see him. She knew that the husband was in the habit of getting intoxicated and she had frequently seen him the worse for liquor. Louisa BOYNTON, illegitimate daughter of deceased, said she had seen her father and mother quarrel and had also seen him strike her. In her presence she had asked him for money. The Coroner remarked that there was nothing in the evidence to make him criminally responsible in her death. Deceased was in possession of her faculties and could have applied for an order for admission into the Workhouse. The jury returned a verdict that deceased had died from want of the common necessaries of life. The man was advised to obey his wife’s injunction, which she gave him on her deathbed, and bring up his motherless family in a respectable way. Aug 3, 1861An agricultural servant named William TURNER was summoned on Thursday week charged with having, on the 16th ult, in the parish of Hutton Cranswick, been in a state of intoxication and utterly incapable of taking charge of a waggon and four horses, the property of his employer. Fined 12s inc costs Aug 10, 1861A young woman named Hannah GILES charged Thomas CRUST with being the father of her illegitimate child and applied for an order in bastardy. The defendant is the son of a farmer residing in Garton and during the last year, when the intimacy took place between the parties, complainant was in the service of the defendant’s father. From the distressing evidence it appears that the connection took place about 3 o’clock on the morning of the 20th August 1860. Three weeks after that occurrence the young woman acquainted CRUST with the fact that she was in the family way, when the fellow replied “that she was to pay a visit to a certain druggist in Driffield who would soon put her alright.” A young woman named Mary Ann JACKSON deposed to having seen CRUST and Hannah in conversation several times, and on one occasion when they were talking together, Hannah was crying. CRUST entirely denied all what had been given in evidence by complainant and endeavoured to upset the case by bringing forward a ‘bright country bumpkin,’ named George BUTTERWICK, whose business it was to endeavour to utterly ruin the unfortunate girl’s character by alleging that “he had taken improper liberties with her.” The defendant, “who undoubtedly is not the man to be choked with a lie,” said he remembered seeing the above specimen of humanity having connection with his victim. The complainant said their statements were a tissue of falsehoods. The evidence showed that there had been gross perjury on one side or the other, and the magistrates, after carefully investigating all the particulars connected with the case, decided on believing the girl’s statement and adjudged defendant to pay 1s 6d per week towards the maintenance of the child from the date of the application, together with usual costs. Aug 21, 1861 A man who gave the name of Thomas LAFAVRE, and described himself as a foreigner, was taken into custody on Thursday last charged with being a vagrant and impostor - he was taken before a magistrate on the following morning and was sentenced to a short term of imprisonment. Aug 21, 1861 John GREY, raff merchant of Hull, was summoned before the justices in petty sessions on Thurs last for assaulting Francis WARWICK, station master, Driffield on 6th. Withdrawn by the consent of the magistrates, the defendant being quite insane. Aug 24, 1861 GARTON Joseph HIDES, shepherd, was charged with assaulting Jeremiah SHEPHERDSON, groom, of the same place on the 18th inst. Fined 1s and 12s 6d costs Sept 1, 1861 On Friday last, a horse belonging to Mr THORP, farmer at North Frodingham, was found to have got into a ditch, and stuck fast in the mud. An attempt was immediately made to release the animal by fastening a rope round it’s neck and attaching it to a cart. The cart, however, turned over and the animal was strangled. It was a young and very valuable animal. Sept 14, 1861 A labourer named CARNANS of Butterwick, died on 28th ult. He was forking sheaves of corn from a wagon up to a stack, when the man who was stacking and receiving the sheaves fell. The deceased tried to catch him and the both fell between the wagon and the stack. The fork of the falling man pierced CARNANS in the left breast. He died 5 mins later. The other man, MORRIS, had his wrist pierced with the fork, but is recovering. Sep 28, 1861INQUEST On Saturday last, an inquest was held at the Red Lion Inn, on the body of Mr Thomas SMITH, brewer, who had died somewhat suddenly on the previous Thursday night. It appeared in evidence that a few days prior to his death, while in the act of stepping out of his dogcart, he unfortunately made a false step and broke his thigh; medical attendance was speedily procured but his strength continued to fail him and he died from the effects of the accident a few days afterwards. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Oct 12, 1861NAFFERTON Two lads named WRAY and TOWSE, both of the same village, each about 16 years of age, were charged with having, on the previous Sunday night, committed a rape upon the person of a little girl, named Jemima ROBSON of Nafferton, under 12 years of age. The particulars connected with the case are totally unfit for publication and the facts, as disclosed in an almost off hand manner by the young girl, truly verify the saying ‘that we live in an age of corruption.’ By the evidence of Mr SCOTCHBURN, it was clearly proved that connection had taken place, but under what circumstances, he could not give his decided opinion. In cross examination the girl admitted she neither screamed or endeavoured to resist their advances and added that she ran home when she thought she heard someone coming. The magistrates thought there was no case to be sent to the assizes and the evidence showed that in some measure the girl had been a consenting party. After a severe reprimand the lads were dismissed. Oct 12, 1861 A youth named Thomas SOUTHWICK, son of Mr Robert SOUTHWICK, farmer of Nafferton, was in the act of grooming a horse on Wednesday last, when the animal threw up one of its hind legs, which caught the unfortunate youth on the side of his head, thereby inflicting a serious and dangerous wound. Medical assistance was promptly obtained and the injured parts were dressed, but he still remains in a very precarious state. Oct 12, 1861 Robert JEFFERSON was charged on the information of John THOMPSON, his apprentice, with assaulting him on the 1st inst. Complainant said he left the house at 6 o’clock on the day in question and before returning home he had some rum and ale, which made him very sick. When he got into the house, his master accused him of being drunk and struck him. Fined 6d and 1s costs Oct 12, 1861 A man named Benjamin BORRILL of North Frodingham, while in the act of cutting a bough from a tree, on Thursday morning last, the knife slipped and cut his arm so near to an artery that the surgeon stated he had a very narrow escape with his life. Oct 26, 1861 A man named John BERRIMAN, labourer of Driffield, was taken into custody on Thursday last, for being drunk and guilty of riotous conduct, and whilst being conveyed to the station house he became so violent that the assistance of three police officers was brought into requisition. Notwithstanding being greatly outnumbered, the man was so maddened through the effects of drink, he plunged and kicked violently, and in his struggling dealt several blows upon the police officers. He was followed to the station by a large crowd of people, many of whom repeatedly called out to the officers, who were receiving his ill usage without an attempt at retaliation, to protect themselves and give him it in return. With much difficulty, the inebriate man was safely in durance vile. Fined 5s and £1 4s costs. Oct 26, 1861 KILHAM On 23rd, Hannah DANBY, wife of James DANBY, had a narrow escape. She was standing before the fire, when her crinoline ignited. An alarm was raised and the flames extinguished by neighbours, whose actions saved her life. She is progressing favourably. Dec 7, 1861FRODINGHAM On Monday last, while Mr Drunkrow JORDAN, farmer of Beeford, was in the act of breaking in a young horse, the animal plunged and dealt him a severe blow over the face. We understand that little hopes are entertained of his recovery. Dec 28, 1861 Inquest at the Buck Inn. William BURGESS, aged 4, son of Jeremiah BURGESS of Bell Mills, went to Dawson's bone mill with two other boys. A vessel had sunk in the river and they went to have a look at it. On their return, they had to cross two planks over the fishing streams. It began to wobble, and William, being too small to grab the handrail, fell in. The depth was about 5 feet. The masters HARRISON of the Buck Inn made every effort to rescue him, but the little lad drowned. Dec 28, 1861 William HORNBY worked for Mr FOSTER of Atwick mill. On 18th December, he was seated on top of a millers cart filled with bags of flour. He lost his balance and fell, resulting with the wheels passing over the entire length of his body. He was taken to a nearby Inn, but died within half an hour. Jan 18, 1862 KILHAM A few days ago, a labouring man named William HOGGARTH, of the above named village, killed a fine pig, eighteen months and three days old, which weighed when dressed, 41 stones 8lbs. It was bred by Mr John SMALLWOOD of the same village and after killed, was judged to weigh 41 stones by the celebrated pig dealer, Mr Richard FIELDS, Hull Jan 25, 1862An order of 2s 6d per week for the first 6 weeks and 1s 6d afterwards, was made upon a young man named Christopher MAINPRIZE, joiner of Brandesburton, for the support of Ann TURNER’s illegitimate child, born 10th December last Feb 1, 1862 On Tuesday last, the foreman in the employ of Mr Crosby LAMPLUGH, farmer of Langtoft, met with a severe accident whilst in the act of pulling some ropes across a wagon, when he fell to the ground and broke his leg in two places Feb 9, 1862 Henry WATSON, landlord of the Pack Horse public house, Hutton Cranswick, was summoned with permitting card playing in his house on the night of the 31st inst. Sgt DOVE stated that he entered the public house about 8 o’clock on the evening in question. He was in plain clothes and in a room upstairs he found eight of nine persons round two tables, playing at cards. He saw some money on the table but did not observe any on the other. He did not know the landlord until enquiring where he was, when he was pointed out to him and in answer to a question, he said he did not know he was doing wrong. Police constable Thomas MASON said that about an hour after Sgt DOVE came down he sent him to see whether there was any gaming going on. As he was going upstairs he heard a knock, but saw no cards. When he entered the room, he observed all the parties sitting round the tables. Fined 10s and costs Feb 9, 1862 Mr Benjamin PEPPER, coal merchant, had a narrow escape of his life on Monday 1st, whilst driving a spirited horse. It appears that the horse took fright at a little boy who was scaring birds and Mr PEPPER, now being walking on the proper side in attempting to get hold of the reins, fell and the wheel of the cart passed over him severely injuring him, but not breaking any bones. His is now in a fair way of recovery Feb 15, 1862 Sarah DUNLOP, a prostitute, was charged with wandering abroad at Great Driffield on the night of the 16th inst, being a suspected person for the purpose of committing a felony. A pair of new half boots and a pair of patent leggings were found in her possession and she could not tell where she had purchased them, it was supposed that they had been stolen. Committed to the House of Correction for 21 days as a rogue and vagabond. Thomas ROBINSON and William DUNLOP were charged with being in company with the woman and frequenting the streets for the purpose of committing a felony. 21 days hard labour. Supt YOUNG, being of the opinion that the boots and leggings had been stolen, communicated with police authorities and as a result, a message was received from Beverley to the effect that they had been stolen from a shop in that town. After the imprisonment, they will be taken into custody and charged with the above felony. March 15, 1862 NORTH BURTON An inquest was held at the Star Inn on the body of Luke LINSKILL, who met with his death by a fall from a scaffold attached to a thrashing machine whilst in motion. The accident took place on the farm of Mr GREY, the occurrence took place on Tuesday and the poor fellow, who is 72 years of age, lingered until Thursday. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death. March 8, 1862 Wm GRANT, farm servant, of Middleton, brought up on remand, charged stealing two coats, at Middleton, on the 19th ult., was committed to prisoner for two months with hard labour. March 8, 1862 On Wednesday last, Mr DANDY, bricklayer, met with a severe accident whilst engaged in some repairs at the Cross Keys Hotel. The poor fellow, who is in the employ of his son, Mr John DANDY, the contractor for the brickwork of the new cake mill, was descending a ladder, when, owing to the slippery state of the ground, it got from his hold and he was precipitated to the ground with great violence. He was carried home in a state of insensibility, and medical assistance was procured, when it was found that no bones were broken, but from the severity of the fall he was suffering from extreme weakness March 8, 1862 Samuel LOFT, farm servant, Lund, was adjudged to be the father of the illegitimate child of Catherine PETFIELD, of the same place, and was ordered to pay 1s 6d per week together with 15s 6d costs March 8, 1862 William RASPIN, of Newbold, was adjudged to be the father of the illegitimate child of Elizabeth HELME, of Skerne, and was ordered to contribute 1s 6d per week towards its maintenance, and to pay the costs, £1 17s 6d March 8, 1862 Robert BOYCE and Henry JACKSON, bricklayers on tramp, were charged with stealing one print gown, the property of John BELL, at Driffield, and one linen shirt, the property of John ROBSON, of the same place, on the 25th ult. It appeared that the prisoners visited the Fleece public house and prevailed upon the landlord to advance a shilling upon one of the stolen articles which he took in pledge. They afterwards decamped but were speedily captured. Committed to the Beverley House of Correction for one month each with hard labour March 8, 1862 Mr T.R SHAW, who for some time past has been the porter at the Driffield Workhouse, died last week and was buried on Sunday last in the parish churchyard. Although rather an eccentric character, he was a person who had seen better days, once residing in Frodingham for several years, and having at one time been worth £10,000. Whilst residing in that village, the deceased acted as secretary to the Shepherdesses benefit club and it was his desire that he should be borne to his last earthly resting place by a dozen members of the sisterhood, and his wish was complied with, as about fifty persons came from Frodingham to attend his funeral. He was interred with his own money, a dividend of one farthing in the pound, amounting to £10, arising from the estate of an insolvent brother, in whose hands the deceased’s fortune had been placed, having been paid to him shortly before his decease March 8, 1862 John WILSON, labourer, of Foston, was ordered to pay 10s costs for assaulting Joseph FARRAH, of the same place, on the 17th ult. – Joseph ANDERSON, labourer, of Thwing, was fined 1s and 10s costs for assaulting Fletcher ANDERSON, labourer, of Middledale, at Kilham, on the 1st inst. – Benjamin TAYLOR, iron moulder, Driffield, was charged by Supt YOUNG with being drunk and disorderly in Driffield on Sunday, the 23rd ult. Ordered to pay 11s costs and enter into sureties himself and two others to keep the peace for six months in £10 each. In default of them he was committed for six months. – Wm WHARRAM, shepherd, of Fridaythorpe, was charged by his master, Robt WALLS, of the same place, with absenting himself from his services on the 26th ult, without having any cause. Ordered to pay costs, 12s. March 8, 1862 On Thurs afternoon, an old woman, 73 years of age, named Jane BENNETT, whilst walking to her home, fell down dead in Bridge Street. She was found lying upon the pavement, but life was extinct and her remains were conveyed to her house. March 22, 1862 William HOUGHT and David HOUGHT, both of Hutton Cranswick, were charged with being drunk, riotous and assaulting PC MASON at Hutton Cranswick on the 6th inst. To pay 20s each and 10s costs Apr 5, 1862 Robinson MARSHALL, farmer servant, of Garton, was ordered to pay 1s 6d a week and £1 5s 6d costs, towards the maintenance of the illegitimate child of Catherine Ann COTTON, of Driffield, he being proved to be its’ father. (see March, 1869) Apr 12, 1862 On Thursday afternoon last, Mr FOSTER, farmer of Driffield, met with an untimely death. The deceased, who lived at a small farmhouse near to the Green Lane on the Scarborough Road, was going in that direction on the afternoon of his death, having passed through the lane into his own fields, with his horse and cart, when the accident which caused his death took place. Whilst directing the course of his horse so as to avoid the heavy ruts, one of the cart wheels passed over the trunk of some trees in the hedge and the result was that the unfortunate driver was precipitated with violence to the ground, the wheel passing over his body. When discovered by his housekeeper, she hastened to the town for assistance, but all was to no purpose, as he died before anyone arrived. Apr 26, 1862 On Mon last, a very respectable widow woman named Sarah WALKER, 49 years of age, residing in back George Street, put an end to her life by drowning herself in the fish stream near to Sunderlandwick toll-bar. Her husband died some few months ago and her great loss had seriously played upon her mind, as her daughter, Elizabeth, who lived with her, had noticed she was low. Thirty years previously, the woman’s sister met with an untimely death by poisoning herself. May 24, 1862 George HOLMES, a miller, had been drinking at the Full measure public house in Mill Street, and had fallen asleep on the hearth-stone. After sleeping for some time, he suddenly awoke, raging with the effects of the drink, and commenced his work of destruction by smashing to the ground everything that came within his reach. He was seized and dragged out of the house, when his conduct became more infuriated than ever and the police sent for. Supt YOUNG and Sgt DOVE arrived, but he became more violent in action and language, punching and kicking the officers. Once in a cell, he began to break the cell windows and pulled the boards from the floor. On the following morning, he presented a pitiable object, his hands being cut to pieces with the glass from the windows. Supt YOUNG was damaged about the legs, a piece of flesh being completely kicked out May 31, 1862 Thomas COUSANS v Richard KNAGGS Both reside at Langtoft; the plaintiff being a gamekeeper and the defendant being a labourer. Richard KNAGGS said both were at Driffield Easter Fair and his pony was backed for 2s 6d to run against another, belonging to some gipsies. There was a dispute and as he was returning home on his pony in the evening, he came upon defendant, who was riding in a light cart with two or three others. Defendant got out and beat him very violently, striking him with fists and a heavy stick. Defendant denies assault. The 2s 6d on each side was paid into his hands before the race, and in the end he paid it to the gipsies who had won. Plaintiff then wanted to lay a wager of £5 for a race from Driffield to Langtoft, but he would have none of it. That evening, he was overtaken by plaintiff, who used violent language, wanted to race and eventually offered him out to fight. A witness was called for either side and a verdict for plaintiff for 25s to be paid at 4s a month. May 31, 1862 The number of deaths by diphtheria and scarletina is very great and in some instances two or three have been cut off in one family. On Saturday and Sunday last, the doleful notes of the death bell were heard by the inhabitants 6 or 7 times and of late 3 or 4 deaths have frequently occurred in one day. The town has many blinds drawn at windows, which shows the presence of a death within. May 31, 1862 Mary WARD, a prostitute, was committed for 21 days for begging and being drunk at Driffield on 23 May. May 31, 1862 W. CAINES, farm servant of Wharram, was charged with riding on his wagon without reins and being asleep on the high road from Sledmere to Garton. Fined 5s and 13s costs May 31, 1862 William ELLIS, 13 years of age, was charged with stealing from the house of John William SELLERS, post messenger, Sunderlandwick toll-bar, on 19 May, 60 penny pieces. He appeared to be an incorrigible youth and was sent to Beverley House of Correction for 1 month and then to be placed in a reformatory school for 3 years. June 9, 1862 The annual Whitsuntide Gala was held in Driffield on this day (Monday), in a field near the railway station and opposite to Factory Lane. The weather was miserable, with outbursts of rain making the grass soggy underfoot. The Driffield Rifle Corps brass band played through the town a little before 6 o’clock and afterwards proceeded to the gala, drawing with them large crowds of pleasure seekers. There was a good assembly of the fair sex and the amusements provided for their enjoyment were to be found in dancing and kissing rings; both of which are essential for such occasions. Admirers and participators were many. A piece of ground was staked out and the grass mown for dancing, on the one side of which the bandsmen took their stand upon waggons, which were so placed as to serve the purpose of a platform. Three or four kissing rings were speedily formed to meet the views of those who preferred that harmless and delightful recreation, the more tedious and difficult pleasure to be found in the dancing circle. Aunt Sally was to be found upon the ground but no one appeared much to appreciate the sport of throwing sticks at a doll with a pipe in its’ mouth and from the scanty support awarded to this once favourite pastime it would appear that Aunt Sally had done her day and was now held in bad repute. The races formed a feature of interest for the males and they created a great deal of fun. The sack races were very good and the youthful competitors tried to their utmost to secure a prize. The bell race was a new feature and created a great deal of fun, the competitors being blindfolded and put on the track of a youth who had a bell attached to a string round his waist; every time he moved the bell tingled. It was truly a laughable scene to see the youngsters in perfect darkness, scrambling in the direction of the sound from the bell. The prize was awarded to the one who caught and held him, but before that was accomplished, the onlookers enjoyed the treat of witnessing the rich sport attendant upon the bell race. The bucket of water race was very laughable and three entered to compete for it. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, upwards of £16 were taken at the gates. June 14, 1862 Sarah MOOR, of Driffield, was summoned for an assault upon Ann GREEDYTHORNE, of the same place, on the 5th inst. To enter into sureties of £10 to keep the peace for six months and to pay 8s 6d costs. June 14, 1862 Cocaine, a product which, when prepared with boiling water, has the consistence of tea, of which it is now, with many, beneficially taking the place. Its active principle being a gentle nerve stimulant, supplies the needed energy without unduly exciting the system. Sold only in labelled tins. If unable to obtain it of your tradesman, a tin will be sent post free for 9 stamps – James EPPS and Co Ltd., Homeopathic Chemists, London June 14, 1862 Robert MIGGLESBY, farm servant of Nafferton, was charged by his master, Thomas CROMPTON, farmer, of the same place, with absenting himself from his service on the 9th inst. Ordered to return to his place, to pay 16s 6s costs, with abatement of 10s from his wages June 14, 1862 George William MILNER, a child of five years, was found drowned in a tank under a pump in a yard, near Horse fair. He was found by George SMITHSON, (on whose premises the tank was), when he went to the pump for some water. The child was in the copper tank under the pump. The child was doubled up of a lump like a cricket ball. He lifted the body out and conveyed it to the village under his arm. June 14, 1862 A house occupied by Messrs HOBSON, farmers on Sheepman Lane, Cranswick, suffered a series of extraordinary happenings. Floors splintered and the boards would open and close and rapping’s could be heard. The local villagers were filled with excitement and it was all they could talk about. Sundays would be like a pleasure fair, a great crowd of people gathering outside the house in the hopes of witnessing some phenomenon. Arguments ensued as to the cause, with each having their own opinion. Two gentlemen, of the highest respectability heard of these circumstances and endeavouring to prove it nonsense, paid a visit to an old lady who lived in the upper part of the house. Whilst they were there, they were amazed to hear rapping’s and the floorboards opened to such an extent that they could plainly see into the floor below them. Local gossips credit ghosts with these events and the talk at the moment is that furniture is being moved around, though in this enlightened age talk of supernatural agencies would be absurd. June 21, 1862 Wetwang – An old hovel on the farmstead of Mr ALLEN, was set fire to by some children who were playing about the place. It was totally consumed before the flames could be subdued. June 28, 1862 On Sun last, the mortal remains of Charles YOUNG, mechanic of this town and late a musician in the Nafferton Sax Horn Band, were interred in the parish graveyard. The Driffield Rifle Corps and Nafferton Sax bands, according to the wishes of the deceased, met near the police station in the afternoon for the purpose of taking part in the funeral ceremony. The coffin, upon which was placed a cornet, being the instrument the deceased played, was preceded by the bands, the members of which played in solemn strains, the tune of the Old Hundred. A large crowd of people gathered together to witness the ceremony. July 5, 1862 Elizabeth RAILTON of Middleton was fined 1s and 14d costs for assaulting Zillah MARSH of same place on 18th June July 5, 1862 Samuel BAKER and John GREAVES, labourers, were charged with wandering abroad and sleeping in a straw stack at Hutton Cranswick on 24th June. House of Correction for 14 days each with hard labour. July 12, 1862 William JONES, bread maker, Nafferton, was charged with being at an improper distance from a horse and cart and being drunk and having no control over the animal, which was under his charge at the time, on the highway leading to Nafferton. Fined 5s and 12s costs July 12, 1862 William EDMONDSON was charged with being the father of the illegitimate child of Harriett LYON of North Dalton and was ordered to pay 1s 6d towards its’ maintenance and £2 11s costs. Aug 11, 1862John SMITH, glazier, of Sheffield, charged with being drunk in the street in Hutton Cranswick on 5th and with assaulting a police officer and also indecently exposing his person. House of Correction for 6 weeks hard labour Aug 25, 1862 James PEARSON of Lund was adjudged to be the father of the illegitimate child of Selina TRAIN of Hutton Cranswick and ordered to pay 1s 6d a week and 7s 6d costs Aug 25, 1862 Richard DUNSDALE and John BRAITHWAITE were charged with being drunk and using obscene language to the passengers in a railway carriage between Malton and Driffield on 28th inst. DUNSDALE fined £1 and 14s costs and in default was sent to 1 month hard labour. BRAITHWAITE was fined 10s and 14s costs which he reluctantly paid. Sep 8, 1862 On Thus last, a youth named William WEBSTER, son of Mr WEBSTER, Exchange Street, was engaged in painting the Wesleyan Chapel and was in the act of ascending a ladder, but on perceiving the slater coming up, he stepped onto what he expected to find was a plank in front of him. There had previously been a plank there, but it had been removed and not being aware of the fact, he precipitated to the ground; a distance of about 25 feet, nearly cutting out one of his eyes and injuring his head severely. Oct 11, 1862 WETWANG – On Mon last, a child, aged 13 months, was burnt to death. The mother went out to glean in the morning and left the child in the care of her sister. During the day, the sister went out to see a funeral that was passing and while absent, the little victim somehow or other got on fire. When the woman went back into the house, she found the child in flames and immediately sent for Mr CLEMENT, the surgeon, who was fortunately at the church. The injuries were so severe there was no hope of recovery. Nov 5, 1862 Thwing On Friday last, an accident of a painful nature befell a man named Wallace TAYLOR, who was employed at a steam saw mill on the estate of Lord LONSBOROUGH in the above parish; his hand came in contact with the machinery and the middle finger on the first hand was clean cut off, the fore finger only hanging on by a shred. A medical professor was sent for from Weaverthorpe, but he would not attend, but sent word that the patient might go to him. After losing a quantity of blood he was removed to Kilham where he was attended by Mr T. P. ATKINSON, surgeon, under whose treatment he is doing well; although still weak from the loss of blood. Nov 29, 1862George SCRUTON, of Hutton Cranswick, was charged by Timothy FLETCHER with violently assaulting him on 1st November. It appeared that the complainant and several other youths were grouped together in conversation, when the defendant went up and asked what they were talking about. Without any cause whatsoever, he immediately struck Timothy so violently that he was ‘knocked out o’ wind’ for some time. Since the summons was taken out, Timothy’s mother, in compassion to SCRUTON’s parents, who she knew would have the expenses to pay, wished the matter to be settled out of court. The magistrates, however, thought it such cowardly conduct, they would not allow it, and fined him 2s 6d and 9d costs. Dec 20, 1862The body of William CLARK, servant with Mr RICHARDSON, farmer of Lockington, was found at River Head on Friday morning. He was last seen alive at the Driffield Railway Station on 4th Dec, Martinmas Thursday, when he was the worse for drink. His watch was found to have stopped at 20 minutes to 7. The same morning brought the news of the death of a man named LINSKELL, who lived at Wansford. It appears he was drinking at the public house there the previous night and on going home, had walked into the river. He was found about 200 yards from the Trout Inn, with £37 10s in his possession. Jan 3, 1863 SLEDMERE – Inquest at the Triton Inn on the body of Thomas WOODSWORTH. He had been ‘cow groom’ in the service of Sir Tatton SYKES for upwards of 30 years. On Sunday afternoon, about 4 o’clock, WOODSWORTH, in company with a man name WEST, went into the cow house to milk the cows. On turning, one of them struck him in the abdomen with her horns. At his own request, he was taken into the fother-room and laid on some hay. Dr BELL of Weaverthorpe, who happened to be in the village, was sent for and after prescribing for him, ordered he be taken home. His suffering increased and his son went to Wetwang for Dr CLEMENTS, who refused to come, but sent some medicine. Towards morning, Dr CLEMENTS was again sent for, but death took place before his assistant arrived. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, but expressed their opinion that it was Dr CLEMENTS duty to have attended as soon as he was sent for. Jan 3, 1863 Great excitement took the town at about 1 0’clock last Tuesday, when the Nag’s Head public House in Driffield caught fire. Smoke billowed from the top 2 floors and an engine was sent for. The engine arrived, drawn by a number of willing hands and after some time had been wasted attaching the feed pump, the water sprayed the building with all classes taking an active part in the supply. While this was happening, others, in the midst of all the smoke, were handling furniture and clothes etc from the rooms at the other end of the building. The heat of the fire having in some degree subsided, a ladder was procured to ascend the roof, where there were signs of fire. The removal of a few tiles dispelled all fear to that part, several men ventured in to the room where the fire had raged most furiously. Down came the remains of blankets, linen, pictures, bedsteads, boxes, feather beds etc, sill smouldering and feathers flying in all directions. The damage to the premises, which was not insured, is estimated at £30. Two windows were completely destroyed, the walls and doors of a bedroom shelled and the upper floor consumed. Mr HOPPER of the Cross Keys is the owner. Mr WORD, the landlord estimates his loss at over £40. The remains of 3 watches valued at £12 were found among the debris. It is thought that one of the children, who was upstairs when the fire broke out, had been playing with matches and accidentally set fire to a bed. Jan 17, 1863 A youth named George William PARKER aged 11, was charged with throwing a stone at a little boy named Fred William HOLDERNESS and fined 6d and 10s costs Jan 24, 1863 THWING – On Sun afternoon last, during divine service, a very alarming fire broke out. The congregation was first made aware of the fact by boiling hot lead running from the roof into the church, when they rushed for the door. Several willing hands ascended the roof and commenced throwing water on the boiling element, while others with picks and axes were chopping away the roof. But for the unabated exertion of these men, there is little doubt that the sacred edifice would have been completely demolished. The fire is thought to have originated from the overheating of a stove in which a large fire had been made to warm the church. Jan 24, 1863 Rose SNOWDEN was charged with sleeping in an outhouse at Nafferton without any visible means of subsistence and was committed to the House of Correction for 6 weeks. Jan 31, 1863 Robert TAYLOR and John BLACK, farm servants from Garton, were summoned for riding upon the highway between Garton and Wetwang without reins to guide their horses. The cases were proved by PC HARVEY and they were fined 2s 6d and 8s costs each. March 7, 1863 Henry LIGHTOWLER of Great Driffield, was charged by Fanny RINGROSE of same place, with assaulting her and behaving in an indecent manner. She stated she was walking up the street with a Miss KIRBY and as they were passing Second Lane, defendant (who was standing there with some other boys) seized hold of her and indecently assaulted her. She told him to leave go, but he still held her by the waist; the other boys did nothing but laugh. The same night, as she was going home, he got hold of her again and pulled her about shamefully. Fined 10s and costs 11s in default 3 weeks’ imprisonment. March 28, 1863 It has been agreed to have a cemetery for Driffield; a necessity which has been for some time felt in consequence of the old churchyards being so overcrowded with internments. Sites for the cemetery have been advertised for. March 28, 1863 NORTH DALTON – A very serious accident occurred on Mon last. It appears that Mr J. C. HUDSON, farmer, lent a horse and cart to one of his labourers named Richard AGRAM to manure his grass garth. As he was returning home, the horse ran away, throwing the man down with his head hung to the cross irons and his hands on the ground. Fortunately, Mr Thomas M. WALKER met them, threw himself in the way and seized the horse, or the man no doubt would have been dragged a much longer distance. He was carried home and medical aid called for and it is feared it will be some time before he will be able to walk. April 18, 1863 LEAVENING – A good-looking girl went to Malton from Leavening to marry a man, but found him in company with another female. He repulsed her, so she determined to commit suicide and obtained some vermin poison. The shopkeeper, however, being suspicious, followed her and repossessed himself of the poison. After she had been round the druggists shops asking in vain for poison, she was taken into custody. May 30, 1863 John William PROCTOR aged 14, of Skerne, summoned a man named HUMPHREY for brutally assaulting him on 18 May. HUMPHREY was a foreman at the place where PROCTOR worked and he struck him because he could not strip a mare. He then kicked him and knocked him down and when the little lad got up, he ran away. HUMPHREY followed him and knocked him down again, kicking him to the ground. As a finish to his barbarity, he took the lad by the hair on his head and dragged him along the road to a stable. Eliza COOK stated that she saw the incident from beginning to end and told the defendant he ought to be ashamed of himself; she never saw a lad knocked about so in her life. The boy’s mother said that when he got home she examined him and found all the skin grazed off one shoulder and one of his eyes was completely bunged up. Fined 2s 6d and 11s costs. June 6, 1863 John COOTE, a navvy, was charged at Driffield with assaulting PC WILKINSON and WATSON, a parish constable. The policeman stated that drunkenness and disorderly conduct had increased to an amazing extent since the commencement of the railway. The man was fined £5 but not having the means to pay, he was committed to the House of Correction for 1 months’ hard labour. July 18, 1863 On Sunday last, an inquest was held at Skerne on the body of Mr Richard STOCKDAY, farmer of Skerne. He had been found on the road between Cranswick and Skerne the day previous. The deceased had been out on horseback and was last seen alive at a public house in Cranswick, where he stayed for a short time. He was afterwards found on the road with his face downwards, having apparently fallen from the horse, which was grazing by the side of the road. The jury returned a verdict of death by apoplectic fit. Aug 22, 1863 MIDDLETON – On Thurs last, early in the morning, a young woman named Jane JOHNSON, servant with John WILSON of Middleton, committed suicide by throwing herself into a well near the back door of the house. That she had premeditated the rash act is deducible from her shoes and apron being found on the top of the well, but as to the cause of her determination to destroy life we cannot conjecture. We scarce need add that life was extinct when the body was brought up. Aug 22, 1863 Thomas MACDONALD was charged with indecently assaulting a girl named Mary Jane DIXON of Driffield on the 14th inst. The case was clearly proved and he was committed for 21 days to the House of Correction in default of paying a fine of 10s and 17s costs. October 10, 1863 LANGTOFT – a gentleman driving a horse and gig through the village, run in a very unpleasant contact with a man named Lawrence Lyon WATSON, who is lame and has been for many years obliged to walk with a crutch and stick. The poor man was on his way to the Primitive Methodist Chapel when on crossing the road, the conveyance came up and pushed him down, one of the wheels passing over his left thigh, his body and off at the right shoulder. Fortunately, the only thing serious in the matter was that his crutch was broken in two. The gentleman inhumanly passed on, never staying to ascertain whether he was well, but merely saying ‘Oh! I never saw you’. Nov 7, 1863 An inquest was held at Little Driffield, on the body of the infant child of John SAVAGE. Supt YOUNG went to make enquiries as to what had become of the body of a child said to have been born about a week previous. SAVAGE hesitated in answering the questions put to him, but upon being told that the whole of the garden would be dug over, he said he might as well tell them. He pointed out the spot and on the removal of one or two spades full of soil, one of the arms of the little one was laid bare. The body, which had been buried like a dog, was taken up and conveyed to the Langley Arms. Dr SCOTCHBURN attended and gave the opinion it was a child of about 7 months and never breathed. SAVAGE is to be brought before magistrates to answer the charge of concealment of birth. Nov 28, 1863 KILHAM – On Sun evening last, John BERRIMAN, a well-known character in Kilham and the neighbourhood, attempted to put an end to his life by cutting his throat with a razor, but we are all glad to say he did not succeed as he is now alive, although in a precarious state. He receives relief from the parish and lives in a cottage by himself. He has been subject to fits for upwards of 20 years. He had one about 3 weeks ago when he fell with one hand on the base of the fire grate and burnt his hand very severely. A few days afterwards he had another, when he knocked down a kettle of boiling water from the hob and scalded the other hand; consequently he was totally disabled. A woman was then got to look after him and his burnt hand began to gradually recover. However, he became very unmanageable, quarrelling with the attendant surgeon and his friends and on Sun last, he got the key and locked himself in. In the middle of Monday afternoon, the door was broken open by the authorities and he was found as mentioned. He is descended from a very ancient family in Kilham and was formerly a free-holder and butcher in that place. (He died 26th ult aged 56) Jan 16, 1864 At Driffield police court on Thursday, Joseph BLYTHE charged George SANDERSON with assault at Driffield and Cranswick on the 7th of month. BLYTHE was at Driffield railway station, warming his hands against a fire, when SANDERSON jostled him, saying 'What are you doing in my road?' BLYTHE ignored him, then SANDERSON became abusive. BLYTHE said he should summon him, with which SANDERSON struck him on the head. After they both alighted the train at Cranswick, SANDERSON leaving first, as BLYTHE got off the train, SANDERSON hit him and knocked him down. BLYTHE left hurriedly and SANDERSON followed, striking him several times more. William PEARSON, platelayer, witnessed the assault at Driffield station. Fined 10s for each assault and costs. Total 26s. Jan 30, 1864 On the 4th of January, great excitement took the villagers of Octon, Thwing, Wold Newton and many others. Between 6 and 7 o clock, a cry was heard - another fire! It was thought to be at North Burton. Many took to their horses, thinking it was another bale on fire, but at Speeton, to their pleasurable chagrin, they discovered it was a large tar barrel. There had been a marriage between Fred G BOYCE of Hilgay, Norfolk and Annie, second daughter of Mr Robert WILSON of Speeton. It was the first couple ever known to have been married in that church. It was hoped that no one would in the future, make a fire after dark, as it alarms people so much, through the incindiarism mania Feb 13, 1864 A carrier named LAZENBY, who resided at Leven was travelling between Leven and Beverley, carrying out his business. On the way home, on Saturday last, between Storkhill and Hull Bridge, he fell onto the road. The wheels passed over his body, and he was picked up by passers by. Medical assistance was sent for, but he died shortly afterwards. He leaves a wife and family. Feb 27, 1864 BASTARDY William METCALF of Stockton on Tees admitted he was the father of Elizabeth WATSON's child. To pay 1s 6d a week towards maintainance. Feb 27, 1864 Robert THURSK, whose parents reside at Kilham, lived at Mr BOTTERILL's Garton Field as a servant. He was removing corn from a machine, and emptied his sack into the barn. He then threw the sack over his shoulder, giving it one turn, thus leaving the strings dangling. As he was crossing the tumbler, the strings caught hold. He was dragged into the machine and whirled around nine times with some velocity. He suffered a fracture of the right arm, dislocated both knees, a severe contusion of left shoulder and some scalp lacerations. Mortification began in one foot, which was amputated, and then the other, but he died on Wednesday 6th March aged 21. The inquest concluded the accident happened through want of care, and his employer showed every sign of attention, calling in medical assistance immediately. Verdict - accidental death. Feb 27, 1864 On Thursday last, Mr William HOGGARD of Frodingham was coming to Driffield market, when a large ferocious fox came out of a hedge between Wansford and Brigham lane end. Showing his teeth, he tried to get hold of his leg. Fortunately, HOGGARD was carrying an ash plant and was able to use this to dodge the fox for some 200 yards. The fox then ran off, leaving a shaken, but relieved HOGGARD. March 5, 1864SUICIDE On the 29th ult., a woman named ANDERSON, formerly of Driffield, living in Mr FLETCHER’s yard, High Street, Bridlington, hung herself in her bedroom. We understand the unfortunate woman was left some years ago by her husband who is now believed to be in America, and that she has since obtained a living for herself and three children as a straw and bonnet maker, &c. Latterly, however, she has been addicted to drinking, which probably accounts for the rash act. Deceased was found by her son suspended to a beam in the roof, and on being immediately cut down by a neighbour, life was found to be extinct. An inquest was held the following day (Saturday last) on the body at the Royal Hotel, Bridlington, when the evidence of the son of the deceased went to prove what is above stated. The jury, after a careful examination of two witnesses, returned an open verdict, to the effect that, “deceased was found suspended to a beam, but as to her previous state of mind there was no evidence to show.” March 5, 1864FOSTON A young man and woman living at Kelk, having decided upon taking each other “for better for worse,” a date was fixed upon for consummating the undertaking, which was to take place at Foston. The morning of the eventful day arrived; the weather being anything but pleasant, and the roads very dirty, Mr KNAPTON, of Kelk, kindly lent them his covered conveyance and horse to drive from one village to the other. In this they safely arrived at Foston Church. The knot having been tied, and the service over, the happy pair and their attendants took their seats in the vehicle, and started for home again, at a nice steady pace, doubtless in high glee with what had taken place. To their utter dismay, however, when about 50 yards from the church doors both the shafts snapped form the cart and away went the astonished animal, leaving its suddenly removed burden in the utmost confusion, the cart being turned topsy-turvy. Several persons ran to liberate the unfortunate “weddingers” and they were speedily got out of the conveyance. We are happy to say the bridegroom only received a few scratches, and the bride, although when rescued was unconscious, having fainted from fright, was nothing worse on returning to consciousness. Mr DIXON kindly lent them a dogcart and the happy but rather unlucky pair reached home in safety (NOTE: Feb 20, 1864, John Greenley, 32, Kelk, married Maria Leason, 28, Kelk at Foston) March 5, 1864A youth named Thomas HARPER, was charged by Mrs HOGGARTH, landlady of the Star Inn, Driffield, with frequenting her house for the purpose of creating a disturbance. The case was fully proved and he was fined 6s and 9s costs. – William LAYCUP was also similarly charged, and with damaging certain doors by kicking them. In default of paying a fine and costs, he was sent to Beverley House of Correction for 14 days. March 5, 1864BASTARDY – Jane SISON of Great Kelk, charged George MOOR of Hunmanby Field, with being the father of her illegitimate child. He was ordered to pay 1s 6d per week from the birth of the child, and costs – Sarah ARNOTT of Middleton, charged John DOVE, of the same place, with being the father of her illegitimate child and he was ordered to pay 2s per week and costs March 19, 1864 “Slenderman,” alias George COOPER, was brought up in custody charged with being concerned in some of the late fires on the Wolds. Supt YOUNG said he had reason to believe that he could obtain evidence against the prisoners on a charge of arson, if time were allowed him; he wished, therefore to ask for a remand. PC SPALDING said he apprehended the prisoner at Wetwang. He believed him to be the man known by the name of “Lurcher Slenderman.” He was remanded to Beverley House of Correction for a week. March 19, 1864 Catherine SCOTT, of Driffield, charged William DAVIS, of Kilnwick, with being the father of her illigtimate child. The hearing of the case occupied a considerable length of time when it was dismissed for want of corroborative evidence. March 19, 1864 PC SEDGWICK preferred a chare of drunkenness against W. JONES of Bainton. The constable stated that on the night of the 10th March, about half past 10 o’clock, the defendant was passing through Bainton with his horse and cart and stopped at a public house and demanded some ale; he was at the wrong door and he (SEDGWICK) persuaded him to go away. After driving about the village for some time he started for Driffield. – Supt YOUNG proved three previous convictions on a similar charge against the defendant, and the Bench inflicted a penalty of 40s and 14s 6d costs, which was at once paid. – PC GARDHAM charged a man named James Kilvington WOOD, of North Dalton, with being drunk at that place on the 13th inst. The constable’s evidence was to the effect that on the day in question he heard a disturbance in the village and found the defendant, who was very drunk, wanting to fight; on his (the policeman) remonstrating with him, some other man came up and proffered to take him away, and he allowed him to do so; the defendant, however, did not remain away long, but came back again and created a very great disturbance. In reply to the question what he had to say for himself, the defendant said he was very drunk at the time; he was very sorry, but did not know what he did nor what he had said. He was then ordered to pay a fine of 5s and 9s 6d costs March 19, 1864 |