Tag: 1894

Reading Standard: Friday 12th January 1894

Hungerford Petty Session: Wednesday: Before Mr. W. H. Dunn, Mr. Appach and Dr. H. Pike major. … … Illegal Removal of a Pig: Joseph Pinsent, (sic) farmer, was fined one shilling and 8s 6d costs for illegally removing a pig out of Wiltshire into Berks. Defendant admitted the offence, but said it was done in ignorance, as the animal had not been sold but only removed by him from the farm he was leaving to the one in Berks he was moving to; he did not know he was breaking the law.

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Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 11th January 1894

Singular Charge against a Birmingham Accountant: Yesterday, at the Kenilworth Divisional Sessions, Henry Prescott, an accountant, of Waterloo Street, Birmingham, appeared in answer to a summons charging him with making a false entry of marriage with Emily Florence Hands, in the register of marriages in Kenilworth by signing the name of Henry Walter, whereas his correct name was Henry Prescott. Mr. G. W. Prescott of Birmingham, the father of the defendant had taken out the summons, and conducted his own case, while the defendant was represented by Mr. Hugo Young (instructed by Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co.) … After hearing the evidence of Mr. R. A. Pinsent, of the firm of Smith Pinsent and Co., solicitors, Birmingham, who described the steps taken by the defendant to change his name, the magistrates said they considered the case was a most ridiculous one and they dismissed it, with costs. Mr. Prescott: I apply for permission to prefer a bill of indictment under the Vexatious Indictments Act: the Bench refused the application. Mrs. Prescott: Very well, we will see if we can move you gentlemen. You may rely upon it. I shall bring the case before the House of Commons. It is a most disgraceful affair.  …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Birmingham Mail: Wednesday 10th January 1894

A Father and his Son’s Marriage: Remarkable Case: … … Mr. Young said the defendant was most anxious to disassociate himself as far as possible from his father and to have no connection with him in any shape of form. Defendant was then about to enter upon a career for himself, and was articled to Mr. Mayo, a well-known accountant in Birmingham. In 1881, he was articled to Mr. Mayo in the name of Henry Walker, and he had ever since been known by the Accountants’ Society, at his club and in Birmingham hotels as Henry Walker. Mr. Pinsent, of Pinsent and Pinsent, Birmingham, swore that the defendant was articled in the name of Henry Prescott Walker, and has been known as Henry Walter ever since. … (continues) …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Western Morning News: Tuesday 9th January 1894

Pinsent & Co.’s Clearance Sale of Winter Drapery will commence this day and will continue during the month: Every article reduced in price: Pinsent & Co., Devonport:

[see similar & related on other dates in January and later]

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Western Daily Press: Monday 8th January 1894

Kensington Baptist Chapel: Stapleton Road: At this chapel the Band of Hope had a public tea, at which 140 sat down. Afterwards a public meeting was held. The Rev. C. Griffiths presided. A capital programme was prepared for the meeting. Solos were sung by Miss B. Pinsent, Miss A. Fugill, Miss Fitzgibbons, and Miss F. Shipcott: recitations were given by Miss J Wyatt, Miss Emily Eddolls, Miss Shellard, Mr. W. Marley, Masters Willis, Godfrey, and a dialogue by eight of the members. Mr. H. Buck, of Gladstone Street Chapel, delivered an address: a pianoforte solo was contributed by Miss Hallett.

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GRO0091 Hennock: Beatrice Mary Homfray Pinsent: 1883 – 1965 (?)

Liverpool Mercury: Monday 8th January 1894

Messrs. Thomas and Bettridge are instructed to offer for sale by auction on Wednesday next the 10th day of January at the Swan Hotel, Stafford at four o’clock in the afternoon the following important and valuable properties: 1. An undivided half share of a freehold farm with farm thereon known as “Rosebush” in the Parish of Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire, containing 72 acres or thereabouts. On the farm there is a valuable slate and flag quarry known as “Rosebush Quarry,” which has been opened and is believed to be in full working order; 2, An undivided half share of the Narbeth Road and Maenclochog Railway … 3. An undivided half share of and in the beds and quarries of slate in or under certain lands known as Blackmuck Farm in the parish of Meanclochog  … 4. All the rights and interests of Colonel Joseph O’Kell under (a) a contract for the construction of the North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway … N.B. The whole of the above properties will be sold subject to the obligations and liabilities of Colonel O’Kell under the above-mentioned lease, contracts, and other documents, of the terms of which the purchases shall be deemed to have full notice, and which, or copies of which can be inspected at the offices mentioned below of Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co., solicitors for the sale. …

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 6th January 1894

It is a curious fact that Newton always plays a good game when represented by what might be called a pick-up team, containing perhaps half of the usual players. This has happened on several occasions and occurred once more on Tuesday against Jesus and Clare Wanderers. About one third of the team was Torquay men, three or for second men were included and the remained belonged to the usual team. Pinsent, Elwell, Francis, and Kay were the only regular men present, and in addition Newton played one short until half time …

(also) … Newton v. Jesus and Clare Wanderers … These teams met on the Teign Marshes in lovely football weather. The frost had made the ground somewhat hard and the surface slippery. … (description of game) … From a line out one of the visitors got away and was only collared by Pinsent on the line. A five yards scum was ordered and Newton Worked out …

Team… Newton: Pinsent, back, Elwell, Dolbear, Burke and Wills, three-quarters; Symons and Brooks, half-backs; Thompson, Kay, R. W. Formby, M. L. Formby, Francis, Taylor, Johnson and Bewer, forwards. …

(also) … Newton v. Exeter: The city team are always sure of a good reception when they visit Newton and the welcome extend to them on Saturday last was no exception to the rule. … The sides were composed as follows: Newton – W.  J. Jackson, back; C. S. Elwell, E. L. Owen-Jones, C. V. Windsor and J. Scagell, three-quarters; W. H. Pinsent and W. H. White half-backs; W. Elliott, J. Baker, G. Cowley, R. Dunn, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, A. Challacombe, and H. Scagell … Exeter: … (description of game) … Exeter restarted, Jackson returned, and from a kick by Clark, Newton immediately saved. Pinsent changed places with Scagell. 

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 6th January 1894

Football: Newton v. Jesus & Clare Wanderers: A match was played on Tuesday last between Newton and Jesus and Clare Wanderers, and ended in a win for the visitors, by 9 point to six. The Wanderers kicked off with the sun in their faces and play settled down in mid-field. The visitors pressed but Pinsent relieved and Wills, getting the ball in his own 25, ran right through and scored a try amidst great cheering … … (continues) … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Wednesday 3rd January 1894

Clifton v. Newton: … (description of match) … Newton: W. J. Jackson, back; C. Elwell, W. Pinsent, J. Dore, and R. Dunn, three-quarters; W. White and J. Scagull, halfs; w. Elliott, C. Kay, H. Scargull, W. Francis, J. Baker, G. Cowley, A. Challacombe and B. Jackson, forwards.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Morning News: Wednesday 3rd January 1894

Newton v. Jesus College (Cambridge) Wanderers: Played at Newton yesterday on a hard and slippery ground. Newton were very weak, only four of the usual 1st XV taking part …

Fine passing between Wells, Robinson and Gerald Middleton followed but Pinsent relieved and kicked into touch at halfway …

Kay, Francis, Pinsent, Johnson and R. Formby were prominent for Newton whilst C. Wells, Carpmael, and B. F. Robinson were the pick of the visitors. Newton Team: W. H. Pinsent, back; C. L. Elwell, J. Dolbear, C. Wills and Burke, three quarters; Brooks ad Symons, halves, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, M. L. Formby, R. W. Formby, L. H. Bewes, Johnson, Thompson and H. Taylor, forwards Referee, Mr. H. B. Mapleton.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949