The Kington Times - April 1917
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Kington Times 28th April 1917 - Page 5
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| Date | 28/04/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 28th April 1917 |
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The annual meeting of Kingsland Parish Council took place in the Schools on Saturday evening , when there were present : Mr. W. G. Lewis ( in the chain ) , Mr. J. Preece , Mr. J. with the Clerk ( Mr. J. Nock ) . tem . Brindley , Mr. D. Hammond , Mr. J. Gunthorpe , Mr. Brindley was elected to the chair pro Mr. Lewis proposed that Mr. Brindley take the chair . He was one of the oldest members . of the Council and had not been Chairman before . Mr. Preece seconded . Mr. Brindley said he had refused the office once or twice , but if it was their wish he would try and carry on the office this year Hear , hear ) . The resolution was carried unanimously . Mr. Hammond proposed Mr. Gunthorpe as Vice - Chairman , and Mr. Lewis seconded . Mr. Gunthorpe , however , declined and on the proposition of Mr. Brindley , seconded by Mr. Gunthorpe , Mr. Preece was elected Vice- Chairman . Mr. OVERSEERS . The Chairman proposed the re - appointment of Mr. T , Davis . Mr. Preece seconded ; carried . Hammond proposed Mr. Price , The Showers . Mr. Gunthorpe seconded and it was carried The Recreation Committee were appointed as follows : Messrs . Lewis , Brindley , Gunthorpe , Reynolds , Preece and Davies . FOOTPATHS . Mr. Preece said these were pretty dry now . WEOBLEY BOARD OF GUARDIANS . ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN . 1.8.91 2019 图 Bonob TIMES 30 900 Tha He proposed that they co - opt them for the ensuing year . Mr. Cooke said he had great pleasure in seconding . He was there with Archdeacon Stanhope and Mr. Davenport . RATE ESTIMATES . The Clerk placed the estimates for the rates The County for Guardians was held on Friday , when there The annual meeting of Weobley Board of Geoffrey Cornewall , Colonel P. L. Clowes , Rev. Council rate was 8d . for general purposes , 1s . were present : Sir John Cotterell , Bart . , Sir for the ensuing six months . Mr. B. Marshall , the Rt . Snead , Mr. W : education and 21d . for police , total 1s . 10d . H. D. Rev. W. Marshall , 2d . for special purposes , including 9d . Pantall , Mr. J. Morris , Mr. W. Smith , Mr. W. | This was a reduction of 2d . on last year . Mr. T. M. Dew , Mr. T. E. Williams , Mr. W. R. Parry , Mr. H. L. Harvey , Mr. A. Matthews , H. Yeomans , Mr. J. L. Yeomans , Mr. R. E. Snehd , Mr. J. Lewis , Mr. T. M. Dew , Mr. Williams ( Blakemere ) . Sir Geoffrey Cornewall said that as the first he had pleasure in proposing the re - election of business of the Board was to elect a Chairman Sir John Cotterell . They all knew the way he conducted the business , and the very satis- factory manner in which he did it . He took great pains and was regular in his attendance . thorough and expeditious manner . He always conducted the business in a Mr. Cooke seconding , said that Sir Jolin was a very able Chairman . The resolution was carried unanimously . Sir John Cotterell said he was much obliged for the honour and thanked the speakers for their kind remarks . It was gratifying to feel that by so doing they had shown the confi- dence they had in him and in his endeavours to do the best they could in what was a diffi- cult position in many ways , to look after the interests of the ratepayers and at the same time to consider the interests of those who had been so unfortunate as to be dependent The Chairman said he had great pleasure in upon poor relief . not save much . It simply meant that they would have to spend treble after the war when they could get labour . The Chairman said he was afraid it would Continuing , the Clerk said the total re- quired was £ 1,337 , equal to a call 508 , 24d . in the . They had to add 11d . they would receive £ 830 ; leaving the net union rate of 7d . , for the County Rate £ 2,048 , a total call of 1 . 1d . This was a decrease in the County Rate of 1d . and the Union Rate of d . , a total de- crease of 1d . The Chairman and the Clerk were appointed Law Unions . as representatives to the Association of Poor WEOBLEY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . REDUCTION IN RATES . APRIL APRIL 28 , 1917 . 5d . reduction on the corresponding balf of last yrecurs MEDICAL REPORT . He then drove the dog off and it went away . He did not see the dog killed .. A man named Wilding was there . In cross - examination he fixed - the time by his watch . Dr. Wood reported that during the month 8 cases of measles , one of diphtheria , and two of phthisis had been notified . With reference In reply to the Bench , witness said he did to his own departure on military service Dr. not see the dog come into the field . He heard Wood , stated that Dr. Gornall would attend the the sheep , running . next meeting . He had handed him all the home and saw his mother and the dog . he Canid that he went to defendant's books Mr. Williams inquired if the doctor had any idea how the case of diphtheria arose . There was a case in the same parish 12 months ago . Dr. Wood said it was more probably carried by a cat . It was said that the cat was very fond of carrying diphtheria in its throat . it was a question if the cats ought not to be ex- amined as well ( laughter . The Rev. W. Marshall : I should say , exter- minate them . tot Dr. Wood : Yes and then the mice would increase Mr. W. Yeomans said that rats carried the plague and that was worse . NATIONAL SERVICE . The Clerk read a letter from the National Service authorities asking the Council to suggest the names of four employers and four employees who would act with the Sub Com- missioner to hear appeals against the transfer of men in connection with the National Service Scheme . connection with the Na Lewis . Mr. Archer Matthews proposed that the em- ployers be represented by Mr. W. T. Cooke , Mr. W. Smith , Mr. R. E. Snead and Mr J. Mr. W. Yeomans asked if it was necessary to appoint this Committee . They were told that agriculture was as essential as the Army and that men would not be taken . Sir John Cotterell mentioned where a farm worker who enrolled was the first to be called up . There 3 sheets , feather bed and bolster . He put the damage at 15s shook out the feathers . the girl was upset at having to leave . Mrs. Jennie Rodgers said that on April rith She She wanted some sheets which witness said got into a vile temper and got beside herself . belonged to Mrs. Rodgers and it was after he tore open the feather beded the damage . were no marks on the dog . He saw the Inspector Milsom , said that when he went to defendant the same evening and told him he the house he was shown the bed clothes which had reason to believe it was his dog that had were in a filthy condition . Defendant after- killed a sheep . He said " Yes , my mother wards came to the police station . told me . She said I am very sorry it happened . I she was offended and was very sorry for it . will have the dog destroyed at once . I have Defendant , who did not appear , was ordered seen Mr. Cooper and I shall come to some to pay 5s . costs and 15s . damage , or 7 days . arrangement with him respecting the value of in default . the sheep . " Defendant had the dog des- troyed . When witness served the summons he said " I didn't think it was coming to this " No , it would not if Mr. Cooper had been fair . weeks in pain can realise the relief given by from what you told me . " PILLOWS FOR THE SICK . Defendant replied Only those who have lain weary days and He asked me 70s . If he had asked me half a change of position or by some support ar- who have as much I would have given it him . " Mr. Jones was case to ranged just in the right place . answer . es submited there was no case me about six inches in width when a A very useful cushion is circular in shape , some material has been cut from the centre about round of and fill with feathers , vegetable down , or ray- as large as a small saucer . Join up strongly , elled - out wool ( washed and aired first ) . The Chairman held that there was evidence . Mr. Jones said his case was a denial that the dog did the damage . sheep across the field at 2.30 he admitted , but That this dog ran the he did no damage . There seemed to have inches of the inner circle , after the outer one The easiest way to fill is to sew up a few ning after 14 sheep and the other one had stuffing . Sew up a little more , then add more been 15 sheep trespassing . This dog was run- has been stitched all round , then pat in some already been killed by some dog . There was stuffing , and so on , taking care to leave no no evidence to show where the dead sheep hollow spaces , until the cushion is quite full kill a sheep without showing signs of blood . painful knee ( or ankle , if made in a smaller was killed . Again a white dog could not This pillow is splendid for supporting a It was natural that being told his dog had size ) . but that was not an admission . He killed the killed a sheep , Davis , should want to settle it , dog , before he satisfied himself that the dog had done the damage . William Davis , giving evidence , said the He was Ma . Matthews said that showed the impor- tance of appointing the right men on the Com - dog was a year and 8 months old . mittée . night the dog slept in the house . quiet and never interfered with anything . At Cooper told him that the dog had killed a When Mr. sheep he said he did not think he was capable him to pay 70s . and in consequence of what of it . When he saw Mr. Cooper he wanted Tyler said he declined to pay anything . I shot the dog because he thought what Mr. Cooper said . was It was decided , on the proposition of Mr. Matthews , to nominate the following to repre- sent labour : Mr. Barlow ( Kinnersley ) , Mr. Williams ( Dairy House , Weobley ) , Mr. Talbot ( Moccas ) , and Mr. Vaughan ( Canon Pyon . The first two gentlemen are bailiffs and the latter secretaries to friendly societies Mr. R. Burra , the Agricultural Sub Com- missioner for this and neighbouring counties , wrote asking for the name of a gentleman , who would be willing to act as Hon . Sub Commis sioner for the district , On the proposition of Mr. Matthews , it was decided to submit the name of Commander Windebank The Surveyor reported that the hauling of stone from Blakemere Station had not been started , but would be commenced now that the weather was drier . He had had complaints about the district road at Hardwick . There were a few loose stones about there , but the weather was so wet when it was done that it could not be properly rolled . With regard to patching the pot holes there would be an op- portunity of doing this now the weather had become more settled . He had had the offer from the County Surveyor of a hand boiler .. He thought of having it and taking a few men with a cart to do the work . It could not be done with loose stone without roNing and that was a slow job Sir John Cotterell complained of a ditch near Portway . It had been filled up , but was practically mud and his pony sank in it up to the belly . It was a regular trap for a wagon . Colonel Clowes said he was told that at Hardwick 2 cart and 5 men were working four days moving stone that had been laced there . at had been improperly in a private lane . The Surveyor said they removed some stone which had been placed without his knowledge He did not agree that it took so long as the Colonel stated . 2 months ago and had already been discussed . Mr. Smith said the matter took place . about TENBURY PETTY SESSIONS Before Mr. E. V. V. Wheeler ( Chairman ) , Mr. H. T. Nott and Mr. G. Ballard . ALLEGED SHEEP WORRYING . William Davis , labourer , Knighton - on - Teme , was summoned under the Dogs Act , 1906 , for damage to sheep , the property of John S. Cooper , Knighton - on - Teme . The sum of £ 4 was claimed . Mr. T. Estyn Jones defended . ing over the centre hollow ; while for a heel change , with the swollen part , or joint , rest- The patient can lie on the side for a that may not be turned on one side , some- thing of the kind is really necessary . TA AGRETTA T.PORTER 22 : · ªªMay , Corn and ted ones , ofed 30L that on February 14th she was baking all the Mrs. Eliza Davis , mother of defendant , said morning . The dog was in the kitchen . Wilding called at the house at 2.15 and re - do turned a pikle . The dog was there then . Witness went out and the dog followed her a little way . Miss Jessie Sophia Davis corroborated . The dog was at home all the morning and from 12 till 2 he was lying on the tray covering the bread . When the last witness went out the dog followed and witness called him and he came back . That was at . - 30 . She next saw the dog at ten minutes to 3 ... She missed him and found him by the gate , waiting to come in . The dog was , as clean when he came in as when he went out , no sign of blood or dirt . The dog did not go out afterwards . William Wilding , an employee of Mr. Pear- son , of Bickley , said he knew the dog well . It was a small dog , not much good for any- thing . couldn't catch rabbits . On February 14th , at He meant it was a lady's dog , and 2.15 he returned a pikle . He made the remark " You have kept poor Jelli a prisonef all day . " He then went up to Mr. Pearson's . At 2.30 ( judging by a train ) he came up to Tyler . Tyler said " There's a dog in the field . " They shouted to him and he went straight The dog did the sheep no harm as he was He saw no dirt or blood on the dog . 30 or 40 yards away . He had seen the sheep on Mr. Pearson's land before . The Bench thought there was a doubt in the case , and the claim would be dismissed . SCHOOL ATTENDANCE . Frank Stanley , Stoke Bliss , was summoned for the irregular attendance of his daughter , Daisy Stanley . Mrs. Stanley said she could not afford to keep the girl at school . Her husband only got 22s , and there were seven of them to keep in food and clothes . Her bread bill alone was IOS . per week . Fined 5s . or 7 days . Caleb Sankey , engine driver , Lindridge , was summoned for a similar offence . Mr. Palmer stated that the mother applied for the child to leave school but it was not granted owing to the child's bad record . The child was then sent to Birmingham and defen- dant refused to give the address . Defendant said he kept the child at home as long as he could . Complainant stated he had 31 ewes adjoining Mr. Pearson's land . They were all right in the morning of February 14th . At night 15 had been chased away . Fourteen were found rict Council was held following the Guardians ' sheep was mising . The annual meeting of Weobley Rural Dist- the same evening in Mr. Cadle's field and one The remaining sheep was meeting , the same members being present . found on February 15th , in Mr. Pearson's field , in proposing that Mr. W. T. Cooke , who had Sir John Cotterell said he had great pleasure killed . The wool was all over the field and it appeared as if a dog had killed it . The presided over the District Council for many sheep was bitten through the neck and at the The following were summoned in respect He valued the sheep at £ 4 . He of dogs without licenses : G. A. Foljambe , Mr. Lewis said the bridge at Moorfields had proposing as Vice - Chairman the name of Mr years , should again be re - elected to the posi - back parts . not been done , but would be done done shortly . RECREATION GROUND . Mr. Lewis reported that he asked Mr. George he would let the Recreation Ground the Same as in previous years and he willingly con- sented . It was advertised in the papers and was let on the Wednesday night . There was a little misunderstanding over the agreement to whether the V.T.C. should be allowed to drill on the ground . He talked to Mr. Brind- ley and Mr. Nock about it and they thought it best to let it on condition that the V.T.C. did not drill there . There were not many members and there were more suitable places than the Recreation Ground . Mr. George let it on those conditions to Mr. A. Reynolds for 22 10s . He thought the Clerk should write and thank Mr. George for giving his services . The Chairman said the result was very satis- factory , the price being a record one . The Chairman said he believed the fences were in a satisfactory state . What did they think about having the seats out ? It was decided to place the seats out in May . It was agreed to claim for damage to a lamp he The Chairman said defendant had set the authorities . at defiance and would be fined 15s . or 7 days . DOG LICENSES . Рагту . tion . Mr. Cooke had conducted the business went to the defendant about it and wanted him Maes Court , 2 dogs ; Ralph Huckson , Bockle- Colonel Clowes seconded and it was carried . with great impartiality and ability and he was to square it . He offered to at first but after - ton , I dog , March 21st ; Adala Poole , Market Mr. Parry returned thanks . He said very sure it would be gratifying to the Council if wards said he would not pay as his dog did . Street , one dog , March 24th ; Herbert Sweet , few Unions in the county had such a Chair - posold again - accept the responsibility of the not do it . Complainant told defendant that butcher , Tenbury , one dog , March 24th ; man as Sir John Cotterell : his dog was seen worrying the sheep . Defen- John Herbert Ward , Teme Street , Tenbury , dant had since had the dog killed . ) one dog ; Godfrey Bosworth Turner , motor- reply to Mr. Jones complainant said that driver , Newnham Bridge , one dog , March 30th ; when he spoke to defendant he said that if t the dog worried the sheep he would have it Huckson who was entitled to a sheepdog ex- The Bench fined each defendant 15s . , except . killed . emption and was fined 7s . 6d . APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES . In reference to the appointment of Com- mittees , the Chairman drew attention to be fact that Mansell Lacey was unrepresented , Colonel Burn having left the district . Mr. Dew seconded and it was carried . Mr. Copke in reply said he was much obliged to them for electing him . He would endeavour to do the business as well as he could . He proposed that Mr. Berry be re - elected Vice- Chairman , Mr. Lewis seconded and it was carried . Mr. Berry in reply said it was a very light It was decided to ask the Parish Meeting to . suggest the name of t successor . The House Committee and Finance Commit - job as the Chairman attended , so regularly . tee were re - appointed with the exception of Colonel Burn.sto CLERK'S ESTIMATE . The Clerk presented the estimate for the The Chairman said there were two old and coming half year . For the district roads respected members of that Board to whom £ 553 was required , or 3d . in the ; common they did honour for their services in the past , charges £ 323 , 13d :; receipts £ 507 , net amount the Rev. Archdeacon Stanhope , who acted £ 371 , or 2d . in the £ . It was such a small Chairman of the Board for many years with amount that it was proposed to make it pay- great ability , and the Rev. G. H. Davenport , able , in one amount on July 1st . That was a who also occupied the chair for many years . penny reduction , on the previous half year and post , caused by a tree falling near Lorne CAQ House . Mr. Lewis said that Birch Walk ought to b hedged up . Mr. Gunthorpe seconded and it was decided that W. Jay should do the work . THE TELEPHONE . The Clerk reported that he wrote to the Postmaster of Leominster in reference to the Council's wish that the telephone should be installed at Kingsland Post Office . A letter had been received ' rom the Surveyor's Depart- ment . Cardiff , stating that owing to the de- trands of the National Exchequer the funds applicable to the extension of the telephone service had necessarily been restricted and had to be devoted primarily to provide addition il facilities required by the naval and military authorities and those responsible for the sup ply of munitions and other requirements of the Government . It was therefore regretted that the question of opening a telephone office at Kingsland Sub Office must be postponed until after the war . FINANCE . The Clerk reported that Colonel Davidson had paid £ 2 15s . 7d . , half the cost of cleaning out the ditch near the Shrublands . proposition of the Chairman , sec- On the onded by Mr. Preece , the Clerk was instructed to write to thank Colonel Davidson . The annual bills were considered and cheques ordered to be signed . CARE OF THE HANDS . If gloves are not worn for housework , and the hands become grimed with dirt , it can be removed by rubbing a little paraffin or vase line over the Hands before washing them . To keep the skin smooth and white a mixture of lemon - juice and glycerine should be rubbed on , the hands , after they have been washed , and before they are wiped . My hair is coming out , " said a man to is doctor . " Please give me something to " Well , " said the doctor , " here's keep it in . " an old pill box . Will that do ? " For Neuralgia , Faceache , Tooth- ache and all Nerve Pains , take Lane's Neuralgia Tonic . Never Defendant was away at work in the daytime . He told defendant he could swear it was his dog that killed the sheep as he did not see it WILFUL DAMAGE . Florrie Walker , Cross Street , Tenbury , was summoned for causing damage to bedding con April 14th . causing damage to bedd Walter Tyler stated that on February 14th he was brushing some hedges for Mr. Pearson , Bickley . 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