Tag: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Gazette

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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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Gazette: Saturday 20th December 1879

Polesworth: Failure of a Brick Manufacturer: meeting of the creditors of John Dexter Canning, brick manufacturer, of Polesworth and Glascote, Warwickshire was held on Monday at the Queen’s Hotel in Birmingham. Mr. C. A. Harrison was appointed chairman; Mr. C. B. Hodgson represented creditors, Mr. R. A. Pinsent represented the Worcester City and County Banks, Mr. Smith, for Messrs. New, Prince, and Garrard of Evesham, the mortgagees; Mr. C. Taafe, the receiver, &c. The statement of affairs showed liabilities amounting to £2,215 9s., and the assets £2,470 8s, 6d.  … (discussion of finances and involvement of family in the business) …  The mortgagees had a right as honourable men to hold their securities, but if there were any questions about which there might be any doubt as to the nature of the mortgagees’ rights, they were willing and desirous that they should be settled in some amicable way, without resorting to litigation. — Ultimately it was resolved to liquidate the debtor’s affairs. Mr. Houghton was appointed trustee; Messrs. Barlow, Smith, and Pinsent were appointed solicitors to the trustee; and Messrs. Hodgson and Haigh were entrusted with the registration of the special resolution. 

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