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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Gazette: Saturday 13th July 1878

Coventry Police Court: Wednesday, July 3rd … … Extraordinary Case of Assault: Margaret Mullins, general servant, was summoned by Martha Adkins, widow, Fleet-street, for assaulting her on the 24th ult.

There was a cross summons charging Martha Adkins, widow, George Adkins, watch manufacturer, and Jane, wife of William Stevens, with assaulting Margaret Mullins on the same date.

Mr. Nathan, barrister (instructed by Messrs. Barlow, Smith, and Pinsent, Birmingham), appeared for George Adkins, Martha Adkins, and Jane Stevens, and Mr. Homer for Margaret Mullins; all the defendants pleaded not guilty. —

The cases were, on the suggestion of the Magistrates’ Clerk, heard together. — It was alleged on the one hand, that on Saturday the 22nd ult., the Adkins family went out for a drive, and on their return, Mullins was asked if she would like to go in the trap. She went, and on her return, Mrs. Stevens saw her in the kitchen, sitting in a chair in a most indecorous manner, apparently in a fit, and speechless. She gave her some beer and bathed her with water till she recovered a little. When Mullins went to bed she stopped at Mrs. Stevens’ door and told her she should not get up on Sunday. She did, however, get up just at church time on Sunday night, and afterwards went to bed quietly. … (continues) … (dispute between servant and her employer) … 

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Coleshill Chronicle: Saturday 13th July 1878

Coventry Police Court: Wednesday July 3, Present: E. Dewes, T. Jenkins and F. Wyley Esq: … Extraordinary Case of Assault: Margaret Mullins, general servant, was summoned by Martha Adkins, widow, Fleet Street, for assaulting her on the 24th ult. There was a cross summons charging Martha Adkins, widow, George Adkins, watch manufacturer, and Jane, wife of William Stevens with assaulting Margaret Mullins on the same date. Mr. Nathan, barrister (instructed by Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Birmingham) appeared for George Adkins, Martha Adkins, and Jane Stevens, and Mr. Homer for Margaret Mullins: … (long discussion of case) …   

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Lichfield Mercury: Friday 12th July 1878

Yoxall, Staffordshire: Mr. John L. Knight is instructed to offer by Public Auction, on Friday July 19, 1878, at the Swan Hotel, Lichfield, at 5 o’clock precisely, in the following or such other lots as may be determined on or at the time of sale, subject to conditions to be then produced, a most desirable Freehold and Copyhold Estate, with good river fishing … Lot 1, Comprises a sustaining residence … Lot 2, is a most desirable estate of rich meadow and old turf lands … Lot 3, a field of arable land … (description of location) … To view the property, apply to the tenants, place and particulars and any further information may be had from the Auctioneer, Barton and Lichfield or of Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham. 

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 12th July 1878

Devon County Agricultural Association: Claims and Protests:  Mr. H. Pinsent sent a protest against the decision of the judges: He wrote, I exhibited a two-year-old agricultural cart filly, Class 6 No. 24, the only one to be exhibited in that class: and as the judges did not deem her of sufficient merit to deserve a prize, I beg to enter my protest against their decision, as most unjust, most unwarrantable, and most unfair. She stands 17 hands high, and in every respect, I consider her a better and finer colt than her mother, which carried off, when two-years-old, at Newton, the third prize, and second at Tiverton, where she competed against six in number. All I ask for is fair play and no favour. … I should deem it a favour of the Council if they would get two of their members to come and see my colt where I reside — say Mr. Wills, of Pengellys, for one, no better judge of a horse in Devonshire, and if they consider she is not worthy a prize, I will bow to their decision with pleasure. If Messrs. Scratton, Wills, and Wippell will bring two-year-old cart filly that shall beat mine in the majority of four points (from Devonshire), namely, walk, trot, pull, or general appearance, I will give £10 to the next Show, or vice versa. The Chairman said they might thank Mr. Pinsent for his offer; but they could not entertain it or interfere with the decision of the judges. The communication was laid on the table.

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

Western Times: Friday 12th July 1878

Wanted: a man to work on a farm: Cottage, garden, etc. provided: Apply Mr. Pinsent, Rocombe, Coombeinteignhead, Teignmouth.

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916

Hampshire Advertiser: Wednesday 10th July 1878

Portswood Conservative Association: The Portswood Branch of the All Saints’ Conservative Association held a general meeting of the association at the Belmont Inn, Portswood, on Monday evening. Mr. Councillor W. Furber, J.P., (president) occupied the chair, and among those present were Captain Gibbs, Captain Burslem, Captain Beresford, Messrs. H. J. Pinsent, M. Andrews, Marshall, Stephens, J. Boyle … (etc.)

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: Wednesday July 10th, 1878: issue 5917

Devon County Agricultural Association: Disputed Awards: Mr. B. Rush wrote asking that in accordance with the recommendation of the judges, a third prize for spaniels should be awarded to him for his dog Ross. The council decided to let the communication lie on the table. … [complaint by F.S. Wabey, of Axminster that his pony, Fanny, should have won first prize in its class] ... Mr. Franklin said he was quite sure that the pony which won the first prize was fully entitled to it. The application was not entertained; neither was a claim made by Mr. Pinsent of Doddiscombeleigh, for the first prize to his filly, which was the only one exhibited in the class …

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

Somerset County Gazette: Saturday 6th July 1878

Wrington: Bazaar: On Wednesday a bazaar and sale of fancy and useful articles was held in the schoolroom, Wrington, the proceeds to be devoted towards raising a sum of £235, for improving and removing the organ in the parish church from the west end to the chancel. Mr. W. Long of West Hay, Wrington, who takes a great interest in all church matters has contributed most liberally towards the object … The room was decorated by Mr. E. Edwards and at the end was a pretty fernery and fountain, which had been erected by Mr. Showan and Mr. Pinsent. Mr. W. Long had engaged the services of the German band from Bath, and they played an excellent selection of music during the day … …

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GRO0805 Bristol: Sidney Pinsent: 1846 – 1880

Western Times: Saturday 6th July 1878

Devon County Agricultural Association: A meeting of the Council of the above Association was held at the Castle of Exeter yesterday, Mr. D. R. Scratton, presiding. There was a good attendance … The Secretary read a letter he had received from Mr. H. Pinsent, of Doddiscombsleigh, stating that he exhibited a two-year old filly at the Honiton Exhibition. It was the only one in the class but had no prize; he therefore entered a protest against the judges’ ruling. …

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 9th July 1878]

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

Express and Echo: Friday 5th July 1878

Devon County Agricultural Association: A meeting of the Council of this Association was held this afternoon at the Castle of Exeter, Mr. D. R. Scratton of Ogwell, Newton Abbot, presiding. A letter was received from Lord Sidmouth, president of the Association stating his inability to attend. Letters from Mr. B. Rush, Mr. Swabey and Mr. Pinsent, taking exception to awards at the late Honiton show, were ordered to lie on the table. …

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894