CHURSTON FERRERS: Petty Sessions, Wednesday: Before H. Studdy, Esq. (Chairman), Admiral Dawkins, and L. Llewellyn, Esq.: Mr. John Ball Pinsent, brewer, of Newton Abbot, was summoned for permitting a sign to be erected over the Town Arms Inn, Brixham, of which he is the owner, purporting that the license of the premises was held by one Thomas Jewell, whereas he (Mr. Pinsent) Was the actual holder of the license at present. The offence having been proved by Police-sergeant Madden; Mr. Pinsent explained that it arose through a misunderstanding with the outgoing tenant. The Bench believed that the occurrence was accidental, but they were bound to impose a fine of £1 and costs. Thomas Jewell, whose name appeared over the door, was fined a similar sum.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901