Hull, Yorkshire, newspaper entries: (Use your browser's Find or Search feature to look for names.) (Use your browser's BACK button to return to the newspaper page.) "Hull News" 19 March 1864 (Karen Atkin) ------------------------- ACCIDENTS &c. IN HULL. INQUEST. - An inquest was held on Thursday, at the Windmill Inn, Witham, on the body of a young child named MARY FARROW, who was accidentally scalded at the home of her parents in Drypool, on the 4th inst. from the effects of which she died on Wednesday. A verdict in accordance with the circumstances was returned. A CHILD BURNT TO DEATH. - On Sunday morning, a child, two years of age, named ELIZABETH STICKNEY, residing with her parents in Porter Street, received such severe injuries by being burnt that she died on the following day. On Sunday morning the mother of the child sent her son, a lad of eight years downstairs to make the fire, and whilst doing so he lighted a candle on the hearth. The deceased went near it and her nightdress was set on fire. At an inquest held on Monday afternoon the jury returned a verdict that the deceased was "accidentally burnt". FATAL ACCIDENT. - On Monday noon an accident of a shocking character, and one that terminated fatally, occurred in the iron shipbuilding yard of Messrs. SAMUELSON and Co. A man named SAMUEL HILTON was engaged in drilling holes through some of the iron deck beams, when he fell from the framework of the deck into the hold of a large iron sailing ship. The depth which he fell would be about seventeen feet, and when picked up by some of the workmen he was found to be very seriously injured, blood flowing profusely from his mouth and nostrils. He was at once removed to the Infirmary; but it was evident to the surgeons of the institution that his injuries were of a fatal character, and he expired about two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. An inquest was held on view of the body in the evening, and a verdict of "accidental death" was returned. DEAD BODY OF A CHILD FOUND. - On Wednesday morning the dead body of a full grown male child was found on the grass amongst the trees in ht e front of Kingston Square, Beverley Road. The body which was entirely naked, was conveyed to the station by acting Sergeant WALKINGTON. In the afternoon an inquest was held at the Station house, before Mr J J THORNEY. - Mr DOSSOR, the police surgeon, stated that he had made a post mortem examination of the child, and he had come to the conclusion that the child had lived, and that it had died from concussion of the brain, but how the concussion was caused he was unable to say. It might have been accidentally done in the birth, or it might have been caused by a blow on the head from a stick.. He should incline to the opinion that it had been caused by the birth. - The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. SUDDEN DEATH. - On Monday afternoon a married woman, about thirty years of age, named MARY BUTTERY, was walking along the Princes Dock walls, when she was observed to fall down in front of the Rising Sun public house. She was conveyed into the dram shop by some passers by, and in less than ten minutes she had ceased to breathe. The body was subsequently identified by EDWARD BUTTERY, butcher. Emily Street, Hedon Road, as that of his wife. The deceased was apparently in good health when she left home. "Hull News" 23 April 1864 (Karen Atkin) ------------------------- PROPERTY COMMITTEE On Monday the usual fortnightly meeting of this committee was held at the Corporation Offices in Scale Lane, Ald. BANNISTER in the chair; The following tradesmen were appointed for the ensuing quarter; Ironmongers: Messrs. YOUNG and POOL, Waltham Street; Joiner: Mr A BROWN, Princess Street; Bricklayer: Mr J MOODY, Spencer Street; Plumber: Mr A CHERRY, Porter Street; Smith: Mr R SMITH, Lowgate; Painter: Mr T WELBURN, George Yard; Stonemason: Mr LEGGOTT, St John Street. - Ald MOSS moved that the future tenders be sent to the Town Clerks office, two days before the day of the meeting of the committee, in order that the surveyor might ascertain and report as to the competency of otherwise of the persons tendering. - The motion was seconded and carried. - It was then resolved that the advertisements be inserted in the local papers for tenders for the painting of the whole of the Corporation property. - Tenders were then opened for the painting of the Sessions courthouse. The tender of Mr Ed. THORPE, Dock Street, for £38, was accepted. Judgement in Mr Z C PEARSON's case will be given on Saturday, (this day). The Earl and Countess of Yarborough are expected to arrive at their mansion in Arlington Street on Monday next from Brockelsby Park, Lincolnshire, for the season. ACCIDENTS. - On Wednesday, a man named CASS, in the employ of Mr DEBEER, Ropery Street, had his knee severely crushed by his rully passing over it, in Lister Street. - About the same time a youth named JOSEPH WHITE fell from a window in Dock Street, to the ground, a distance of twenty feet, and was most severely injured. TWO BOYS DROWNED WHILST BATHING On Sunday afternoon two lads, one twelve and the other thirteen years of adage, went with three of their companions to a field at the back of the Asylum, where there is a pond, to bathe. Having arrived there, the two lads, WILLIAM E CONNOLLY and JOHN FERNES, stripped and entered the water. They had hardly done so when their companions observed them to be sinking, the depth being greater than any of them had anticipated. Unable to render assistance to their drowning playmates, the lads ran off to the junction on the North Eastern Railway Company's lines, where they secured the help of the pointsman, Wm LAZENBY, who at once went back with them, and drew the two youths from the pond. They were both quite dead, and were taken to their residences, CONNOLLY to West Street and FERNES to Mill Street. An inquest was held at the Flacon Inn, West Street, when the jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally drowned." "Hull Packet" 15 January 1864 (Karen Atkin) ----------------------------- GAINSBORO' A CHILD BURNT TO DEATH;- An inquest was held at Gainsboro' on Tuesday, on the body of a child named CROSSLAND, five years of age, who had been burnt to death through playing with fire whilst alone in his grandmothers house. - A verdict of 'Accidental death' was returned. GRIMSBY PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR;- On the 7th inst. the bazaar in aid of he fund for the liquidation of the debt on the Victoria Street Primitive Methodist Chapel, was opened in the hall of the Mechanics Institute. It was numerously and respectably patronised both day and evening. The goods were well arranged, and many liberal purchases were made. The bazaar it is expected will produce a goodly sum. CHILD BURNT TO DEATH;- Last week an inquest was held at the Market Tavern, King Street, Grimsby, before Mr GEO. MARRIS, coroner, on view the body of a child named ELLEN R. MURPHY, aged three years, who, it appears, had been burnt to death in the absence of the parents, in consequence of the children playing with fire. The poor little sufferer was so dreadfully burnt as to linger but a few hours in the most excruciating pain. KIRTON LINDSEY SESSIONS This court opened on Friday before Sir C H J ANDERSON, Bart, chairman; Lieutenant-Colonel AMCOTTS, deputy-chairman; and a full bench of magistrates. The proclamation against vice and immorality having been read, The CHAIRMAN delivered the charge to the Grand Jury, of whom Mr FREDERICK GEORGE SMITH of Gainsboro' was foreman. The CHAIRMAN said,- Gentleman of the Grand Jury - I shall not have many observations to address to you, as there are no cases of any great difficulty on the calendar, although that calendar is greater in the number of prisoners for trial than usual. The first case, that of CATHERINE BRANGHAM, will not be brought before you, as true bill for felony was found against the prisoner at the last quarter sessions, a few days before which she escaped from the house of correction. There is a case of stabbing to which I must refer as the use of the knife is becoming a sad feature in this country; and I cannot express too strongly the feeling of abhorrence with which the court views this most un-English practice. The Grand jury were dismissed to their duties. The following new magistrates were present:- Lieut. Col. ASTLEY, Elsham Hall, Brigg; ?? CAYLEY, Esq. and the Rev R E WALLER, of Snitterby, Kirton Lindsey, and took the oaths and qualified as magistrates for the parts of Lindsey, county of Lincoln. CATHERINE BRANGHAM (30), single woman, was indicted for stealing a shawl, a piece of mutton, and a piece of bacon; the property of WILLIAM WELLS COLE, at Cadney-cum-Housham, on the 30th June 1863. - Mr FITZ STEPHEN prosecuted. Prisoner was undefended by counsel. - When called upon to plead the prisoner made an excited statement about being persecuted in England, and wished the court to send her away from this country, and not let her be killed with cowards in England. - The CLERK of the COURT addressing the prisoner said;- Young woman, you know what I am asking you well enough. Are you guilty or not guilty? Prisoner:- I am not guilty of many of things which they lay to my charge, the ***** cowards. - The charge having been proved, the prisoner addressed the jury as follows:- 'If you put me to death at all, don't do it in England, for I have suffered too much in England with the cowards, I have been in chains for months. They must be ***** to do so, to keep a weak prisoner like me chained'. - The Jury found the prisoner guilty, - Three months hard labour. JAMES BALSOM (40), roper, was charged with stealing seven live fowls at Barton-on-Humber, on the 11th of November, the property of GEORGE BRICE; he was also charged with receiving them. - Mr MELLOR prosecuted. The prisoner was undefended. - Prosecutor who keeps poultry, was robbed of seven fowls, and gave information to the police. P.C. CLAY went to the prisoners house, and on obtaining admission found the prisoners wife dressing a fowl, and there were six others already dressed on a table in the house. He charged the prisoner with stealing the fowls and took him into custody. He afterwards found the legs and heads of the fowls in a drain at the back of the prisoners house, some of which were identified by the prosecutor. - The prisoner in defence said Wm PEACOCK alias 'TIDLEY POP', had stolen the fowls, and put them on his(prisoner's) premises, stealing in return the prisoners fowls. - The prisoner was found guilty and sentenced to six months imprisonment with hard labour. THOMAS JORDAN (17), groom, was indicted for stealing certain moneys, the property of the Rev THEODORE BRISTOWE, at Brattleby, on the 9th of December last. - Mr LAWRENCE prosecuted. Prosecutor had placed his trousers outside his bedroom door to be brushed, and when he again put them on missed his money. Prisoner had been making purchases, and on being apprehended acknowledged to stealing one sovereign. - The prisoner was found guilty, but recommended to mercy on the grounds of having temptation placed in his way. The prisoner having been twice convicted and once in a reformatory was now sentenced to 12 calendar months hard labour. The Grand Jury ignored the bill against SMITH and CHAPMAN, otherwise FERRIBY, for stealing bacon and hams at Immingham. JAMES WARMAN pleaded guilty to stealing £8 16s and a purse, the property of EDWARD BELL, of Althorpe. - Four months hard labour. Wm WEST (15), labourer, was found guilty of assaulting with intent, &c, a little girl named MARY BARNES, at Saxilby. - Twelve months hard labour. JOHN HALDENBY, for stabbing his wife at Burton Stather, and also for cutting and wounding AMELIA, the wife of JOSEPH CHESMAN, of the same place. - Mr LUSHINGTON prosecuted, Mr FLOWERS defended. The particulars of this case have already appeared. - Guilty with strong recommendation to mercy: Twelve months hard labour. WILLIAM SUMMERS pleaded guilty of stealing form the person of THOMAS WATSON, at Scotter, one silver watch, one chain and appendages, certain moneys, his property, at Scotter, on the 12th of December. - Four months hard labour. JOHN DRAPER (18), sailor, and Wm LONG (21), sailor, pleaded guilty to breaking into a certain shop and stealing therefrom a quantity of shoes and boots, the property of THOS TENNEY, at Althorpe. - Six months hard labour. ANN COOPLAND (23), single, was charged with stealing, on the 7th of November, one bed, two pillows, a bolster, and other articles the property of JOHN STOTHARD, at Caistor.- Mr JAMES FITZ STEPHEN prosecuted; The prisoner was undefended. - Prosecutor went out to work; on his return found the house locked up and the articles named in the indictment stolen. Prisoner was prosecutors' housekeeper. - For the prisoner it was said that the money earned by them both was used to buy the things, and that they were as much hers as the prosecutors. - The prosecutor was recalled, and said the money earned by us both was drawn by me and spent in groceries. - Mr STEPHEN here withdrew from the case; and the jury, from the chairman's direction, found a verdict of not guilty, and the prisoner was at once discharged. THOMAS REED, fitter, and GEO. DRAX, higgler, were charged with stealing 43lbs. of brasses, the property of JOHN FLETCHER, at Winterton, on Nov. 23rd. - Mr STEPHEN prosecuted. Prisoner REED had been in prosecutors employ five years, but had left without notice. - Inspector WOOD deposed to apprehending the prisoners at Sheffield while in the act of selling the brasses, - Mr FLOWERS made an able speech for the defence. - Guilty: REED six months, and DRAX eight months hard labour. Wm COSGRIEVE, was indicted for stealing certain money, the property of GEORGE CHAFER, at Crowle. - Mr LAWRENCE prosecuted, Mr FLOWERS defended. - Prosecutor, a labourer, was going to pay a millers bill, and accidentally dropped a half-sovereign which he had in his hand. The prisoner picked it up, but denied having done so. - Guilty: Two months hard labour RICHARD COOK, on bail, was indicted for breaking into the refreshment room at New Holland. A second count charged the prisoner with being there for an unlawful purpose. - Mr FITZ STEPHEN prosecuted. - Mr FLOWERS defended the prisoner. - The facts of the case we have already reported. After a long hearing and a powerful speech from Mr FLOWERS for the prisoner, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Wm CRAWSHAW, was indicted for stealing four fowls, the property of JEFFERY ALDAM, at Epworth, on Dec. 27th. - Mr STEPHEN prosecuted. - P.C. HOLLINGWORTH took prisoner into custody with he fowls upon him. - The jury returned a verdict of guilty , and the prisoner was sentenced to six months hard labour. "Hull Packet" 19 February 1864 (Karen Atkin, obituaries only) ------------------------------ DEATHS February 13, at Somerby, after a lingering illness, SARAH, the beloved wife of CHARLES DANBY, Esq., February 10, at his residence, Stoke Newington, Middlesex, Mr JOHN FERRABY, late of the Bank of England, eldest son of the late Rev JOHN FERRABY, vicar of Welford, Northamptonshire, aged 78 years February 11, at Barton, Mrs LUCY MARSHALL, late of Saxby, aged 76 years February 9, at Burton-upon-Stather, aged 63 years, Mrs ELIZABETH WATERLAND, relict of the late JOHN WATERLAND, Esq., of Thealby February 14, at Epworth, at an advanced age, Mr WILLIAM ADAM, farmer "Hull Packet" March 1864 (Karen Atkin, obituaries only) ------------------------ DEATHS On the 17th inst., after severe suffering, JOSEPH GOSTLING EGGINTON, late Captain in H.M. 41st Regiment and eldest son of the late JOSEPH SMYTHE EGGINTON, Esq., of Kirkella House. Hull-February 18th, at 49 Charlotte Street, aged 8 and a half months, HENRY, son of Mr COLGAN. Hull-February 17th, after a lengthened illness, Mr GEORGE LLYOD, commercial traveller Hull-February 17th, aged 5 years, ELIZABETH JULIA, daughter of Mr GEO. GARLAND, Walmsley Street Hull-February 15th, at her residence, Banks Street, Derringham Street, Miss BRIGGS Rothwell-February 15th, aged 59, LUCY, widow of the late PHILIP SKIPWORTH, Esq., of Laceby Manor House, Lincolnshire Beverley-February 11th, KATHERINE ROSAMUND, eldest daughter of HAROLD BARKWORTH, Esq. At Airmyn, on the 7th instant, aged 49, MARGARET, the wife of RICHARD WELLS, Esq. Hull-February 15th, aged 224, THOMAS, youngest son of Mr Wm KIRBY, of Newbald, and Sergeant H.V.A. Ripley Parsonage, near Derby-February 14th, at her son's residence, ELIZABETH, relict of HARRY KETCHLEY, Esq., of Broadstairs, surgeon and late of the 95th Rifles and West Kent Militia. On the 13th inst., at Somerby, after a lingering illness, which she bore with patience and resignation, SARAH, the beloved wife of CHARLES DANBY, Esq. (Friends will please accept this intimation) Hull-February 12th, aged 66, Mr Wm LEE, for 26 years cn officer of H.M. Customs at this port. Hull-February 12th, aged 72, ELIZABETH, relict of the late J Z KNIGHT, master mariner, formerly of Gainsboro' Hull-February 12th, aged 49, Mr Wm WILBERFORCE Hull-February 12th, aged 4 3/4, ARTHUR JAMES, youngest son of Mr Wm HUDSON, Norfok Street Hull-February 11th, aged 52, PRISCILLA, relict of the late Mr Wm OKEY, bookkeeper London-February 15th, aged 54, Mr GEO LENG, formerly of Hull, and many years conductor of the Choral and Sacred Harmonic Societies. Constantinople-February 16th, AMELIA, wife of Mr JAS HAYWOOD, and sister of Mrs J PERCIVAL, Market Place, Hull Hull-February 12th, aged 69, MARY HAMMOND, Osborne Street Hull-February 8th, aged 2 years, CLARA GAWTHORPE Hull-Lately, aged 56, JANE, wife of Mr JAMES ROGERSON, grocer, West Parade Cottingham-February 11th, aged 14, SARAH M BILLANY, of Hull Swanland-Feb 13th, aged 19, ANN KIRBY, only daughter of Mr H LUPTON Hedon-February 15th, aged 60, MARY, relict of the late Mr FRAS COLTMAN Thorngumbald-February 12th, aged 8 years, ADELAIDE; and on the 14th, aged 4 years, RUTH, daughters of Mr THOS BEDELL Patrington-February 2nd, aged 64, Mr CAHRLOES SOULSBY, 40 years master builder. Aldborough-February 14th, aged 77, ANN, relict of the late Mr Wm SPECK, of Hill Farm Hornsea-February 11th, aged 85, ELIZABETH, relict of the late THOS BAINTON, Esq., of Arram Hall. Barton-February 11th, aged 76 years, Mrs LUCY MARSHALL, late of Saxby. Aldershott-Jan 24th, aged 28, Sergeant Wm GILDING, of the Comissariat Staff Corps, formerly of South Ferriby, Lincolnshire. Burton-upon-Stather-February 9th, aged 63, Mrs ELIZABETH WATERLAND, relict of the late JOHN WATERLAND, Esq., of Thealby. February 16th, aged 74, the wife of Wm CLAYTON., of Barlby Bank, near Selby Sheffield-February 12th, aged 71, Mr JOHN GARDNER, formerly draper Holgate, near York- February 9th, aged 52, Mr FRANCIS COWTON Epworth-February 14th, at an advanced age, Mr Wm ADAM, farmer The death of Mr CHAS FULLER, MP for Hertfordshire, is announced, aged 57. The deceased was a Liberal in politics. "Hull News" 1 October 1864 (Karen Atkin) -------------------------- HEDON County Court, Wednesday September 28th (Before W. St JAMES WHEELHOUSE, Esq., Deputy Judge) FREEMAN v. SMALES. - Plaintiff is a veterinary surgeon, at Keyingham, and he sued defendant who resides at Owthorne, for £5 for medical attendance.- The defendant refused to pay the full amount because he said the plaintiff had treated his horse in an unskilful manner. The animal had died, and it was worth £200 when five years old, and now it would have been eight.- Verdict for the plaintiff for full amount. POWER v. WRIGHT. - The parties reside near Hedon, and the plaintiff is a member of the Coastguard. The defendant recently occupied part of a house under the plaintiff, who alleged that his tenant ran away in the night without paying his rent, and he now sued for 12s 9d, balance owing to him. The defendant pleaded a set off of 25s, for goods left in the house and work performed for the plaintiff.- Verdict for plaintiff for 12s 9d, subject to return of goods left in his house. CLARK v. RANDALL. - Plaintiff is a surgeon residing at Aldborough, and the defendant is a horsebreaker. Plaintiff sued defendant for sixteen shillings, for medical attendance since the year 1859.- Verdict for the plaintiff at 6s a month. THORNBY v. DENT. - Plaintiff resides at Hedon, and is a farmer, and he sued the defendant for £2 10s, the value of a calf.- Mr WATSON appeared for the plaintiff.- On the 23rd August, plaintiff went to Hull Market. DENT had two calves and two pigs there, and plaintiff offered to buy one of the calves; but the defendant refused to sell one, as he said the whole lot were under offer to another. This person went by, and ultimately bought the lot. Plaintiff then gave £2 to the stranger for one of those calves, and left it at the house. Upon going for it after market, the animal was gone, and the plaintiff afterwards saw it in the defendants possession. He sued for the value of the calf and for loss of commission. - Defendant said the calf was his. The man never paid him for it. It was sold for ready money, and as that was not forthcoming, he took the calf away.- Adjourned until the next court for the production of a witness. SHEPHERD v. PEACOCK. - Mr WATSON for the plaintiff, Mr PARK for the defendant.- Mr EVERINGHAM said he was an auctioneer residing at Withernwick, and he was also agent for the plaintiff. In that capacity he let a house and garden at South Skirlaugh to defendant, for the rent of £14 per annum. Gave him notice to quit at Lady Day last. The Michelmas rent was paid but the Lady day rent was not, and that was now sued for.- Mr PARK, for the defendant, said he was instructed that there was a question of valuation between the parties, but he could not oppose the action.- Verdict for plaintiff for full amount, to be paid at £2 a month. CARRICK v. PARKER. - The plaintiff is a shoemaker, and the defendant a labourer, and the claim was for the sum of £2 15s 10d for boots and shoes. - Verdict for the plaintiff, to be paid at 5s per month. GAINSBOROUGH LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY Two sermons were preached on Sunday, in the Independent Chapel, by the Rev HENRY GOE, recently returned from the South Sea Islands, and collections made on behalf of the London Missionary Society.- On Monday afternoon, a public tea meeting was held, and in the evening a public meeting, which was presided over by Mr Wm COOK, when interesting addresses were delivered by the Rev HENRY GOE, Mr EVANS, and others. The proceeds were in advance of last year. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT BOLE. On Saturday, Mr GREAVES, of Worksop, cattle dealer, had come to Bole for the purpose of seeing some beasts, and whilst engaged amongst them he was gored by a young heifer. The unfortunate gentleman was removed to his home, and has since died from the injuries he received. FATAL ACCIDENT. On Saturday morning about three o'clock, a man named THOS SMITH, alias "NEWCASTLE JACK", who it is said has a wife at Hull, went to the Trent and Humber Shipbuilding Company's premises, and asked the watchman for his (SMITH'S) coat which he said was in the hold of the vessel recently launched. He afterwards said he wanted to go to work; but the watchman knowing that he had been dismissed from the company's employ only the previous day, requested him to leave the yard. Sometime afterwards the watchman saw him coming into the yard by another way. He then went on board the Lincolnshire, the steamer recently launched, and the watchman followed him and requested him to come out of the vessel. Deceased refused, and the watchman went in search of a policeman, but returned without finding one; and on his going on board again he discovered the deceased lying in the hold of the vessel, having to all appearances fallen from the ladder in descending into the hold. The watchman saw him last previous to him going in search of a policeman, on the ladder in the act of descending.- Although not quite dead when found, the unfortunate man expired before medical assistance could be obtained. COUNTY COURT. - Monday September 26th. (Before Mr STEPHEN CRACKNELL, the deputy judge) JOHN MOXON v. SNOWDEN. - This case was a claim for £15 17s 3d, the amount of valuation for a public house at West Stockwith. Mr BROWN appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr BLADON for the defendant. Defendant was ordered to pay £13 7s 3d by instalments of £1 per month. CAPES' ASSIGNEES v. BLADON. - Mr PLASKITT appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr BLADON, who is a solicitor at Gainsbro' appeared in person. The claim was for £5, received by defendant from CHARLES CAPE, a bankrupt, for the preparation of his petition. It appeared that the money was paid by the bankrupts friends, and plaintiffs were nonsuited. JAMES HANSON and Others v. EVERATT. - Claim for £1 4s 9d, for breach of contract. Plaintiffs are labourers, five in number residing at West Butterwick. Defendant is a farmer in the same place. Plaintiffs agreed with the defendant to cut a certain quantity of corn, but it was alleged the work was not proceeded with according to agreement, and other hands were consequently engaged to do the work.- Judgement for plaintiffs for 10s without costs. This file last updated: 23-November-2001