The Kington Times - August 1917
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Kington Times 18th August 1917 - Page 5
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| Date | 18/08/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 18th August 1917 |
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4 North Herefordshire and the War . LEOMINSTER LAD'S again . " SACRIFICE . THE KINGTON TIMES . LUDLOW TRAGEDY . SHOCKING MURDER AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE . From what AUGUST 18 , 1917 . ing his card . He should have been charged CULLIS LODGE YET AGAIN . with not registering . Mr. Peele said the man should have regis- NEW OWNER DISPUTES A SETTLEMENT . tered . He was liable . As the Magistrates did not agree the case was adjourned for a fortnight . WEOBLEY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . SUGAR CONTROL SCHEME . the war . STORY OF A WILL . BOWLS . Samuel Morris was the owner of the property subject to the charge . He instanced the cases of tithe and quit rent . WHITCLIFFE , CLUB V. CASTLE CLUB , His Honour in giving judgment referred to This match was played on Thursday at the the release entered into by the legatees Bowling Green , Whitcliffe , and ended in a win At Leominster County Court on Monday , under Robert Proctor's will and entered into before His Honour Judge A. A. Tobin , K.C. , in 1889 , and said the question of the annuities for the home team by 10 points . Scores - to £ 3 . of July 12 , 1886 , whereby the testator bedants to admit it . LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT TRIBUNAL . WHITCLIFFE . 21 E. Harrington CASTLE . ... G. W. Hide 21 A. E. Payton 13 J. H. Wyness 16 . J. Paterson 21 ..... G. Lunn 21 W. J. Jones 21 E. Turford 18 F. Sheldon 21 R. Banks 19 H. Holt 15 H. Mason 6 E. Bodenham 21 J. C. Galloway 11 W. Holt 7 F. Daulby 20 W. Parsonage 21 BROMYARD . It 169,000 in the corresponding period of last year . The Collector stated that he had col- lected 72 7s . 6d . in the district for water rates , leaving £ 237 , 7s . 6d . to be collected Mr. Palmer asked if they could approach the police with the view of having some of the lamps lighted during the coming winter . was decided that the Chairman should do so . It was decided to repair the footpath from the Picturedrome to the corner of Clover - terrace . The various reports of the committees were read and adopted . A letter was read from Mr. A. E. Pettifer , motor engineer , Brom- yard , offering £ 8 a year for the use of the Old Market Hall , but it was decided to let the matter stand over . On Saturday morning there was considerable excitement in Ludlow when it was reported that a man named Thomas Cox , living with still another action connected with the estate to the widow and George Harley Proctor were his wife and children at 37 , N. 3 Court , Upper of Cullis Lodge , Orleton , was heard . The untouched by the release . The property which 16 J. Palmer ( Capt . ) It is with deep regret that we learn of the Galdeford , had out his wife's throat , and had death in action of Pte . Ernest Victor Hodges , attempted suicide by cutting his own throat . plaintiff was William Robert Proctor , as next was thus charged was admittedly amply suffi 21 D. C. Campbell friend of George Harley Proctor , a person of cient to pay these annuities in full . " Eventu- 21 A. R. Cartwright Worcestershire Regiment . As is well known , The report was only too true . It appears that unsound mind , the claim being for £ 3 against ally Samuel Morris became the owner of the 13 J. Hill it is a custom among our troops to arrange Cox is a general dealer and in days gone- the new owner of Cullis Lodge , Samuel Morris , property out of which the annuity was recov 7 W. Beeston . with one another that the relatives shall be by travelled the country with a pony and cart of Grit Hill , Tenbury . The amount claimed erable . Mr. Levick had said the owner was 18 A. Bond informed should any of them fall . On Friday and dealt in old iron , rags , bones , sheep The monthly meeting of the Weobley Rural represented 15 weeks arrears of an annuity of not personally liable and that the action should 21 A. Kind last Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hodges , of 157 , Bar- skins , etc. He married a young woman named District Council was held on Monday , when 49. per week charged on Cullis Lodge , Orleton , be on the equity side of the Court for the ap- 19 W. Price gates , Leominster , received a letter which left Elizabeth Ellis , a native of Ludlow , and went there were present : Mr. W. T. Cooke ( in the under the will of the late Robert Proctor in pointment of a receiver , a cumbrous and ex- little doubt as to the fate of their eldest son . to live at Clee St. Margaret , in the Abdon chair ) , Sir John Cotterell , Sir Geoffrey Corne- 1886 . pensive method . If it ought to have been . 21 G. Lloyd Pte . G. Gisbourne writing on August 5th said : district , near Ludlow . There were six children wall , Colonel P. L. Clowes , the Rev. H. B. Mr. Harold Easton appeared for the plaint ff adopted he would have granted an adjourn- 21 T. J. Evans " Just a few lines to you , for I daresay you of the marriage . Of late years Cox's health D. Marshall , the Rev. W. Marshall , Mr. F. J. and Mr. W. P. Levick , instructed by Messis . ment for the purpose , but Mr. Easton did not 6 W. E. Sedman are beginning to wonder what has happened . has not been of the best , and the pony and Berry , Mr. H. L. Harvey , Mr. W. R. Parry , Rexworthy , Bonser and Barnard , was for the seek to adopt the suggestion and relied upon 21 C. J. Bryan ..... Well Victor was my pal and I thought it was cart and his stock were sold , and later he re- his rights to make Samuel Morris personally 21 J. C. Newey Mr. W. Smith , Mr. T. E. Williams , with the defendant . Mr. Easton in stating the case for William responsible . He found cases were decided of 21 C. Raiswell my duty to write to you as we took each others moved to Ludlow and went to live at 37 , No. 3 Clerk ( Mr. W. H. Grout ) . addresses before going into action . On the Court , Upper Galdeford , He and his wife The Clerk laid before the Council a circular Robert Proctor said that George Harley Proc- that kind and that the present owner of the 14 J. W. Payne night of July 31st we got ready for action and used to go out working on farms and as long letter from the Local Government Board in tor was an imbecile and had been so all his property was personally liable , even if he had on the morning of the 1st we went over . I as his wife could work the man it appears did reference to the housing of the working County Asylum , Burghill , being taken there erty was sufficient to pay the 4s . per week life . He was at present in the Hereford never been in possession , provided the prop - 282 I some work . If she could not work he did no have not seen anything of Victor since . classes and offering financial assistance to Claim was have heard that he was one of the unfortunate work , and only as late as Saturday , August those local authorities prepared to carry out by the Guardians of the Poor . There was not a rag of defence , either on the and was killed in action . I have nothing to 4th , the wife appeared before the Board of housing schemes immediately at the close of charged on Cullis Lodge , Orleton , amounting ally responsible and there must be judgment made for 15 weeks ' arrears in an amount facts or the law . Samuel Morris was person- send you as a memento as I did not see Vic- Guardians asking for out - relief . URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL . tor , but I can tell you that at the time of his can be learned of the habits of the man and Defendant's solicitor required further for the plaintiff with costs . The Council did not feel inclined to apply particulars and these he filed . The claim arose death he with all us lads were doing fine his wife it appears that they had frequent immediately and therefore adjourned the mat- under the will of Robert Proctor , of Orleton , of the will , owing to the failure of the defen- ( Chairman ) , G. W. B. Palmer ( Vice - Chairman ) , Mr. Easton applied for the cost of the copy Monday ; present : Messrs . W. A. Guess work . We drove the Hun from his position quarrels , but not to the extent to expect any On Friday night they retired ter to the next meeting . T. , Mitchell , S. Roberts , J. B. Davies , R. with ease , for our artillery put up such a fine serious results . The report was received of the sub- Mr. Levick said that although Messrs . Rex- Price , and J. James . The Surveyor 1 barrage and our lads followed it up like fol- to rest and two little boys were sleeping in a lowing a rabbit . I do not think I have any bed in the same room . Apparently about 2 Committee appointed at the last meeting to queathed his property to Thomas Henry Proc- Harley Proctor , to be recoverable out defendant Mr. Easton persisted in sending sumed since the last meeting , compared with more to tell you at present , but will write a.m. the one boy was woke up by hearing inspect the culvert in a field at Lyme Farm , Georget to the payment of 4s . per week to worthy , Bonser and Barnard were acting for that 168,000 gallons of water had pestated words between his father and mother and his Eardisland , the tenant of which , Mr. W. J. of that part of his real estate known as Cullis documents to Tenbury . Mr. Easton said he wrote on August 1st On Sunday morning the fears aroused by mother screaming murder and the boy got up Cole , asked that the Council should undertake Lodge . The plaintiff was one of the executors this letter were confirmed by the official - father told the boy to get back into bed or and light a candle and saw the razor . The repairs to enable him to get his waggons over . and " next - friend " to George Harley Proctor . asking Morris to admit the will and on August Colonel Clowes said that Mr. Smith , Mr. He gave defendant notice to admit the facts of 3rd Messrs . Rexworthy informed him that they timation , which stated that Pte . E. V. Hodges he would hit him on the head . The boy got with the Surveyor and came to the conclusion into Morris's possession . He had therefore ob- Edwards and himself inspected the culvert the probate , which by some means had got had received the papers sent to defendant . was killed in action on July 31st . back into bed , and he heard his father say , The costs asked for were allowed . The death of Pte . Hodges , who was 21 years I love my children , " and all being quiet the that it was not the business of the Council to tained an office copy of the will , which he pro- of age , draws attention to a remarkable in- boy went off to sleep and did not wake until repair the culvert . duced . There could not be any dispute about stance of self sacrifice on the part of a young after 7.30 a.m. He then discovered his mother The Council accordingly decided to take no it . George Harley Proctor was for some years lad , who , although in the Army , could have lying on the floor in a pool of blood by the action in the matter . partly supported by Thomas Henry Proctor , remained in a perfectly safe position . The side of the bed . He at once ran down to his The Surveyor's report was as follows Mrs. Bubb ( a sister ) and William Robert Proc- noble and absolutely unselfish spirit which he aunt , Mrs. Mary Ward , a widow , of 30 , Old During the past month out of the few men I tor . At the time his Honour turned Thomas displayed is illustrated by a letter which he Street , and told her , and they came back to have quite half have been haymaking and Henry Proctor out of the estate , George Har wrote home last year and by the facts of his the Police Station , and took P.C. Morris to doing other farm work , and owing to that and ley Proctor lived in an old cottage there in a A COMPLAINT BY THE CHAIRMAN . career . Previous to the war he was appren- the house , where the wife of Cox was found several other jobs in hand I have been un- very dirty and untidy way . When the Proctors A meeting of Leominster Baral District ticed as a printer with Mr. F. A. Dalley , and quite dead or the floor with a terrible gash in able to make a start at patching and filling lost the property , the brother and sister Tribunal was held on Friday , when there were was in the Weobley Company of the A.S.C. her throat and Cox was found in bed under the pot - holes on the main roads . I hope to stepped in . He was conveyed to Leominster present : Mr. J. Bazley ( in the chair , Mr. G. When war broke out he was in camp at the bedclothes with his throat cut . Superin- begin the work this week and owing to most Workhouse and thence to the Asylum . Up to Butters , Mr. H. Langford , Mr. J. Hughes , MEN'S OWN BROTHERHOOD . Aberystwyth with the A.S.C. and was mobilised tendent Perry ' was sent for and Dr. Mills , who of the roads having to go another winter with- the present it had cost them £ 6 10s . , which Mr. R. H. George , Mr. J. M. P. Cave , with At the meeting on Sunday , Mr. J. Fielding , with them . Among his companions was Pte . went at once . The woman was beyond all out metal I would like to make a good job of they had paid to the Relieving Officer . They the Clerk ( Mr. H. Gosling ) , the Deputy Clerk of Birmingham , presided , and read the lesson . F. T. Johnson known as " Skell " Johnson , a help . The man was alive and his throat was it because while this work is usually only done had undertaken to pay 6s . 6d . per week to- ( Mr. A. H. Gibson ) , and the Military Repre- Miss Mabel Davis , of Tewkesbury , sang two fellow apprentice . They were together at bound up and he was removed to the Work- as temporary repair , at present it is the only wards his support and they wanted this 4s . sentative ( Colonel Campbell ) . solos , " Remember me , Almighty One , " and Northampton , Cambridge and Shrewsbury and house Infirmary , where he lies in a very criti- thing I can do . Owing to harvesting I have per week out of the property towards it . The Chairman welcomed their Clerk back " The Fisherman and His Child . " Lance- then transferred into the regular A.S.C. and cal condition . The razor was found in the done no rolling during the last month and the The plaintiff , William Robert Proctor , of Lin- Corporal Burton , of Froome Bank , also sang went into camp on Salisbury Plain . As the room covered with blood . few bits there are to do I would suggest they ton Avenue , West Ealing , London , said his again . They were most pleased to see him . Mr. Gosling returned , thanks . He said he was two solos , " God bring you back to me " and news of the doings of the Leominster boys were left till autumn . The Committee which father , Robert Proctor , lived at Orleton . Un- among friends there and was very pleased to " Until . " Miss Irene Frost was the accom- became known Pte . Hodges expressed a strong inspected the culvert on the watercourse at der his will he and his brother were executors . be back . panist , and all were thanked . Mr. W. J. Hip- desire to join a line regiment but his applica- Lyme Farm decided that it was a matter for Cullis Lodge was left to Thomas Henry Proc The Clerk laid before the Tribunal the new wood , of Birmingham , gave an address on the tion for a transfer making no progress he landlord and tenant . The returns of expendi- tor subject to a payment of 4s . per week to his instructions . as regards men engaged whole present upheaval . Thanks were accorded him . volunteered for France with the A.S.C. , going On Saturday evening Mr. H. T. Weyman , ture on main roads for the quarter ending brother , George Harley Proctor , who was an time on agriculture and a letter from Mr. H. out in July 1915 . When Thomas Henry Proctor was Here he served at a rail- the newly appointed Coroner for the Borough , June have been sent to the County Surveyor , imbecile . K. Foster , asking that agricultural cases head supply depot , but the fact that he was held an inquest at the Police Station on the also four years ' material return relative to the ejected he ( plaintiff ) and his sister took posses- should be referred first to the War Agricul- On Sunday evening at the Congregational within hearing of the guns only increased his body of Elizabeth Cox , aged 49 years , wife of Government control of quarries . sion of their brother . He was now in the Asy- tural Committee . .Church , a memorial tablet to the memory of desire to take a more active part in the front Thomas Cox , who was found dead in her bed- The Clerk read a letter from the Local Gov - wards the expenses of removal and mainten- tinue to hear the cases as they had been do- David Richards , who lost his life in the Battle lum , Burghill . They had paid £ 6 10s . 6d . to- The Clerk suggested that they should con- Mr. John Richards , of Hockley , and of his son . lines . On January 18th , 1916 , he wrote a room that morning with her throat cut . The ernment Board authorising the Council to ance and he had undertaken to pay 6s . 6d . per ing . When a case came before them . in which of Jutland , was unveiled by Captain Rundle ; letter to his parents which in justice to the following were sworn on the Jury : Mr. D. C. assist the Food Controller , and also the letter week to the Guardians . He had received no they thought a memory of a brave lad should be published . Campbell ( Foreman ) , Messrs . S. J. Jackson . from Lord Rhondda to the President of the man should have exemption Harris , whose vessel had also , been torpedoed . He then wrote : " I was sorry to hear about T. Notton , J. G. Pearce , T. Crowther , E. R. Local Government Board in regard to the portion of the money due from the estate . they could give it . If they felt they ought It must be a great blow Davis , A. C Moulton , W. Tanner and T. Wain- appointment of a Food Committee to deal with when the estate was In reply to Mr. Levick , plaintiff said that not to give exemption the case should be re- poor Harry Watkins . to his people and it only goes further to prove wright . the distribution of sugar , etc. wound up upon his ferred to the War Agricultural Committee be- how little I am doing with the A.S.C. , where The Council then considered the instructions father's death there was not sufficient to pro- fore coming to a decision . It was a serious case and he only vide for the legacies . He was to have had there is no danger , whilst other young chaps the case . as regards the appointment of a Committee to from Leominster are risking their lives daily proposed to take evidence of identification so consist of not more than 12 , and to include at cepting £ 10 each , except George Harley Proc- £ 100 . The beneficiaries signed a release , ac- I do not know whether that the body could be buried , and then have least one representative of labour and one tor and the Mrs. Proctor , the widow , who was for their country . you have heard but even young Charlie a short adjournment . woman . It was decided to divide up the also an annuitant for 4s . per week . Cratchley is out here with the Cameron High- they could not say how soon he would be able district with a representative for each section His Honour Then the release did not affect landers . I think I told you that when we to attend . He proposed to adjourn for a fort- as follows : the Rev. W. Marshall , Almeley , them , did it ? were at Aldershot both Charlie and I put in for night and would like to know which day would Kinnersley and Sarnesfield ; Mr. W. T. Cooke , Mr. Levick : There was not sufficient to pay a transfer and then I came out because I had suit the Jury best . Birley , Canon Pyon and King's Pyon ; Mr. J. more than £ 10 each instead of £ 100 . got tired of waiting in England . Yeomans , Bishopstone , Byford , Bridge His Honour : What is the effect of this upon Sollars and Mansell Gepage ; Sir Geoffrey this charge ? stopped and got his . transfer and now he is Cornewall , Blakemere , Moccas and Preston ; titled to his legal rights if he has not signed George Harley Proctor is en- out here to fight , not play shops , and I only Mr. T. E. Williams , Monnington , Brobury , them away . Staunton - on - Wye and Letton ; Mr. E. Wintour , Brinsop , Wormesley and Mansell Lacey ; Rev. H. B. D. Marshall , Yazor and Norton Canon ; Mr. F. J. Berry , Weobley ; Mr. G. Edwards , Dilwyn Colonel Clowes , Eardisland and Stretford , with Mrs. Windebank ( Henwood ) as stone ) as Labour Representative . It was de- have the 4s . per week for him . cided to hold a meeting of the Committee on kept him for some years and she was paid 4s . the following Monday to appoint officers . per week by Thomas Henry Proctor . My mother died in 1906. Since then he has been living at Cullis Hill until my brother gave it wish I had waited like him . They have one son at present in the trenches in France and one daughter in Birmingham . INQUEST ADJOURNED . The Coroner said they were all aware of The man was ill and L. Charlie It seems im- possible to get a transfer out here but I am still hoping to have a go at the Germans be- fore the finish . Of course I hope to come on leave first . I don't know , why it it that I I think it must want to go in the infantry . be in the blood , but I can't understand how any young man could be in hearing of the It was decided to adjourn until a Thursday . The following evidence was taken : - Mary Wood said she lived at 30 , Old Street , Ludlow . She was a widow . She was a sister to the deceased woman . The deceased's hus- band's name was Thomas Cox . He was a gen- eral dealer by trade . She had seen the Lody at 37 , No. 3 Court , Upper Galdeford , and the person lying dead there was her sister Eliza- beth Cox . The Coroner said on that evidence the in- 30th of August . was not sufficient to satisfy the legacies and Mr. Levick He was not a party , but there annuities . Mr. Levick ( to plaintiff ) : Did George Harley Proctor ever receive the 4s . per week ? Plaintiff He has never received it himself , Mr. George asked if it would not be simpler ricultural Committee . to send the whole of the cases to the War Ag- time when any decision of the Tribunal could Was it not a waste of MEMORIAL TABLET ROSS FARMER FOUND DEAD . Daniel Adrian Meredith , a farmer , of Moras ton Farm , Ross , was discovered on Saturday be upset in a second ? by his son Harold lying dead in the granary at The Clerk said if any doubt arose they his farm with a double - barrelled gun by his could refer it to the War Agricultural Com- side and with his head severely mutilated . He mittee . had been in failing health , and the recent bad The Military Representative referring to his weather had caused much havoc among his own position in the matter said he believed he crops . He was a member of the Harewood re - hear a case and that was all . could ask the War Agricultural Committee to End Agricultural Society , the Ross Farmers Union , the Ross Board of Guardians , and the with agriculture . Mr. Langford asked how many of the 16 Rural District Council , and was Chairman of cases before them that day were connected the Parish Council of Bristow , Deceased left " Death better than The Clerk said about twelve of them were agricultural cases . Mr. Langford moved that they give exemp- tion in each case and not waste their time . guns and not want to be there and do his quest would be adjourned until Thursday , the Lady Representative and Mr. M. Biggs ( Garn- but it was agreed that whoever had him should These men would be certain to get exemption . share , especially when he reads in the papers about what other chaps are doing . I wish I had never seen the A.S.C. now that it seems I hope you won't so hard to get out of it . mind if I take the first opportunity of transfer . I think I have said all in my power to say for the present so I will close now hoping you are all in the best of health at home as this leaves me and with love to all from your loving son Vic . " LUDLOW . COUNTY CHILDREN'S POLICE COURT . Monday , before Messrs . J. Douglas White and R. de C. Peele . BOUND . OVER . her at Abdon . £ 1 hour . He WEOBLEY BOARD OF GUARDIANS , A FUNERAL SCENE . up . My mother Mr. Easton called Mr. Bebb , of Cullis Croft . His Honour asked what Mr. Bubb would prove . Mr. Easton said the only thing he would Prove was that when a Mr. Jones took charge was paid 4s . of George Harley Proctor he per week by Thomas Henry Proctor . His Honour observed that that did not affect the point as to whether George Harley Proctor was entitled to the money or not . Proctor ever earned any money . Mr. Lvick asked Mr. Bubb if George Harley Witness replied that he used to go and do odd jobs and was given food by people , but never money . His Honour : What does it matter ? Mr. Butters If they were , engaged in agri- culture on June 1st . The Chairman said there was no doubt these men would be exempted . The Clerk said it would not take long to go through the cases and it was agreed to hear them . Later in the meeting the Chairman said that since their last meeting and once before he had been insulted by George Webb , of Croft He insulted him and blamed him be- Farm . cause his son was called up for the Army and the Tribunal did not give him a chance to appeal . He called him ( the Chairman ) a fraud . The Tribunal had done all they could to help Mr. Webb and it was time they put a stop to that sort of thing . He asked him to apologise and he refused to do so . He believed it came under the Defence of the Realm Act . a ness . God bless and protect all my dear ones . My dear boys , Be very kind and good to your poor mother . God bless you . " CORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPON- SIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS . CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE AND ADDRESS OF THE SENDER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION . BUT AS A GUAR ANTEE OF GOOD FAITH . NAME Mr. Levick in explaining his defence , said structed to write and ask Mr. Webb to pub it was too expensive . There was and man . it . Evelyn Aston , aged 13 , a native of Middle- The monthly meeting of Weobley Board of True to the spirit of this fine letter Pte . Guardians was held on Monday , when there Hodges continued his efforts to effect a trans - ton Priors , Ditton Priors , Burwarton , on ad- were present : Sir John Cotterell ( in the fer and two months later he was successful , journment was charged with stealing a He and " Skell " Johnson being posted to a Treasury note , the property of her employer , chair ) , Sir Geoffrey Cornewall , Colonel P. L. Clowes , the Rev. H. B. D. Marshall , the Rev. battalion of the Worcesters . In informing John Rudd . of Diddlebury , on June 29th . John Rudd stated that he was a smallholder W. Marshall , Mr. F. J. Berry , Mr. W. T. his parents he asked them not to publish the The Cooke , Mr. H. L. Harvey , Mr. W. R. Parry , fact that he had transferred and said he would and lived at Sutton Hill , Stanton Lacy . She Mr. W. Smith , Mr. T. E. Williams and the rather people think he was still a member of defendant was a servant in his house . there on Saturday , June 23rd . He Clerk ( Mr. W. H. Grout ) . the A.S.C. He then came home on leave for came The Rev. W. Marshall drew attention to a ten days , returning to go through a very short fetched her from her grandmother's and met training after which he achieved his desire of evening to milk and when they came back recently at Weobley . He was doing duty for He and his wife went in the funeral of a pauper inmate which took place facing the enemy from the first line trenches . the girl was gone . She was left in the house . the Vicar of the parish , who was away , and the will gave the estate , principally copyhold , licly apologise through the press to the Chair- fact , the transfer of land is both easy and He and " Skell " Johnson passed through the They looked round and could not find her . when he got there he found there were only to Thomas Henry Proctor subject to the pay- hardships of last winter with the same cheery They were away only about half an two bearers and the Clerk and Mr. Pugh , the ment of certain expenses , legacies , and also an courage that always distinguished them and They found her clothes and hat had gone . contractor to the Guardians . The coffin was annuity of 4s . per week to George Harley then just six months ago it fell to Pte . Hodges ' went upstairs to a chest of drawers in his carried as well as possible by these two and Proctor for the term of his natural life , the lot to send home the sad news that his chum bedroom where he had put six £ 1 Treasury had fallen . Now he too has made the notes and found that one note was missing . lower the coffin into the grave . Mr .. Marshall his estate known as Cullis Lodge . a third man who was very weak helped to payment to be recoverable from that part of " supreme sacrifice , " but he will long be re- There were five notes left . The next day he remarked that he almost lent a hand himself . a mortgage on the property at the time of the membered as a brave boy who with the purest went over to the girl's home , but could not see motives of patriotism and self - sacrifice , gave her . He gave information to the police . The He did not think it was quite right that this testator's death and in consequence of that sort of thing should take place . and debts there was deficiency a his life in his country's cause . girl seemed satisfied and they were satisfied On the request of the Board the Clerk there was a release entered into by the parties , with her . She was going on all right . The turned up the minutes of a recent meeting of who agreed to accept £ 10 apiece in satisfaction girl was alone in the house minding the baby . the Guardians which showed the position . and discharge of legacies of £ 100 apiece . That said that the man owing to lameness was no P.C. Palmer stated that on the 11th of July Pugh applied for an increase and was granted was in 1889 , so that at that time there was not he receved information of this case . He made it . It was then stated that the Guardians sufficient money to pay the legacies and annui- He saw t . girl at Middleton inquiries . contracted wih him to remove deceased paup- ties . Priors where she lived with her grandparents . His Honour : There was ers to the various burial grounds , provide not sufficient to He cautioned her and told her he was making bearers , and pay all fees .. pay the legacies and , annuities and so the lega . Bank House , Bodenham . - Temporary exemption Registry Office in Loudon , from one owner to inquiries respecting a £ 1 Treasury note which two had been stolen from Mr. Rudd's , Sutton Hill . with or to see Mr. Pugh to obtain an explana- affect the annuitants , who were George Harley in the employ of the British Petrol Com- kept dark and the , Act has become a dead She replied , " I did steal it " and made a statement which he took down and she signed . of thing . She said " I was engaged to go to Mr. Rudd's house , Sutton Hill , as a nurse girl on Satur- day , 23rd of June . On Friday , 29th of June , I was minding the baby " while Mr. and Mrs. Rudd went down to the building to milk the cows . I went upstairs into Mr. Rudd's room and went to the chest of drawers and opened Worcester , Monday . - Large entry of the one small drawer and found several 21 cattle , with trade about the same Treasury notes . I did not count them . I took market , maiden heifers making as high as one of the notes and brought my clothes from 47 10s . , bullocks £ 42 , cows £ 39 12s . 6d . Good my room upstairs and came down and then 1 number of cows and calves , with very keen came away home . On Saturday , June 30th , 1 trade up to 45 15s . A cow in full milk , went to Bridgnorth and spent the £ 1 note and without calf , realising £ 47 10s . In - calvers in hat 5s . 11d . , pair of brown stockings 1s . 6d . , cattle trade easier . Good supply of fat calves , v WOUNDED IN FRANCE . to November 30th . not REGISTRATION OF LAND . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , In your issue for the week ending August 3rd , in reporting the meeting of the Farmers ' Union , Mr. Smith asked Mr. Lang- ford if he believed in the cheaper transfer of land , to which in reply he said he believed it was possible to register land and so sell it Mr. Langford moved that the Clerk be in- like they would a horse or a cow , but possibly Now , as a matter of cheap if one knows how to go to work about Mr. Hughes seconded and it was carried . For the information of Mr. Smith and The Military Representative promised the others I have much pleasure in sending copy Chairman his support in any further steps that of an extract from a book written by Mr. F. might be taken . He knew the War Office E. Green , " The Awakening of England , " would be at the back of him . page 287 , published by Thomas Nelson and The following cases were heard : - Herbert George Furber ( 35 ) , Class B 2 , The Sons , London , which gives the whole subject Kennels , Bodenham , in the employ of Major as it were in a nutshel : " Speaking at a meeting on the Land . L. Kidston , Master of Fox Hounds . Cap- Question , the present Minister of Agriculture , in Heygate , appearing for Major Kidston , Sir Richard Winfrey , M.P. for the Holland division of Lincolnshire , said There is an use to the Army or on farm work . - Temporary Act of which few people seem to be cognisant exemption to December 31st . of called the Land Transfer Act , the purpose Arthur Frederick Downes ( 24 ) , shoeing and general smith , in the employ of H. Downes , of which is to simplify and cheapen the trans- fer of land by registration , at the Land William George Eggleton ( 31 ) , Ivy Cottage , another , but somehow or other it has been Ltd. - Temporary exemption to Sep- To test the working of the scheme tion and to prevent a recurrence of this sort Proctor and the testator's widow . there was sufficient to provide for them he did pany , tember 30th . I went to the Land Registry Office in London Mr. Levick objected to the fact that Mr. employ of the Governors of Lucton School , Clare Edward Hooks , science master , in the and in less than one hour I had , without the aid of a solicitor , registered four acres of land Morris was being sued personally . Kingsland , Previously rejected , now passed in two parishes , at a cost of £ 1 4s . 6d . I was His Honour said the arrears were not recov - 1 erable out of the private purse of Samuel Mor - in Class C 3. - Temporary exemption to Decem- interested to find that the then Prime Minister ( Lord Rosebery ) was at the same time register- ris , but out of Cullis Lodge . He observed to Thomas Henry Williams ( 40 ) , wheelwright ing some land under the Act . Previous to Mr. Easton that he was asking him to declare that the private purse of Samuel Morris should and agricultural implement repairer , Brock - registering this land as an absolute owner with manton Mill , Pudleston . In this case the mant a possessory title I had owned for eleven bear the arrears of the charge . had held conditional exemption , but owing to years , I had just recently entered into an Mr. Easton I am suing the owner for the having insufficiently filled up his registration . agreement to sell it to the Rural District Coun- arrears of the charge . form he had been called up . - Conditional ex - cil for housing purposes . I understand that His Honour Is it admitted that the estate emption was confirmed . the Clerk to the Rural District Council will be is sufficient to pay 4s . per week Albert Thomas Sankey ( 18 ) , farm hand , Han- prepared to accept the title as registered , we Mr. Easton Yes , it is . Mr. A. J. Griffiths , 2 , Southgate Villas , bought a pair of brown shoes 10s . 6d . , straw great demand from 20 15s . to £ 38 10s . Store way Common , Richards Castle , in the employ shall apply to the Registry Office for the necessary transfer and all will be done with- Leominster , has received news that his son , 1 lb. of bacon and a jar of marmalade 2s . 3d . with very good trade , from £ 3 14s . to £ 15 10s . Morris has had the benefit of the estate for of S. Thomas , The Green , Richards Castle . Pte . P. E. J. Griffiths , South Wales Borderers , I am very sorry I did it . " He served the- sum- Rearing calves in great demand from £ 2 3s . the period in question ? Mr. John Collins appeared for applicant , who Why should not this .. out the intervention of a lawyer at an ad- was wounded in the leg on August 1st in Imons on defendant but she did not say any- to £ 5 12s . Fair supply of fat sheep , with money go to maintain George Harley Proctor ? is ill , and stated that Mr. Thomas , whose farm ditional cost of 11S . ' " France . Writing on August 2nd from a Cana- thing then . was 330 acres , was very short of men and asked She made the statement volun- firm trade , wethers making up to 979. , ewes Mr. Levick said he did not think he could By calling attention to the easy means in dian Hospital Pte . Griffiths says : " You will He tried Sankey , which land can be transferred , I trust the re- 98s . Fat lambs a keen trade up to 68s . Small say that the annuity of 4s per week had be- him to try and find him one . be surprised to hear that I am in hospital on Prosecutor recalled said he gave information entry of fat pigs , with better trade , bacons come lapsed . The only point was that the who was previously at a motor garage , for a sult will be that more people will be made my 21st birthday , but cheer up , I am all right to the police a fortnight after as he did not making up to £ 14 10s . , porks £ 5 .10s . , and way the action had been brought was altogether fortnight and as he went on well he recom- smallholders , and the more there are the here . I have got a lot of nice nurses looking wish to prosecute the girl . wrong . It should have been brought on the mended him to Mr. Thomas . after me and English too . I was wounded in Hereford , Wednesday . - The trade for beef equity side of the Court , the right leg , the same leg as before . With somewhat recovered itself from last week's de- a bit of luck I may get back to Blighty . Pte . Harry Tyler , eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Tyler , 107 , Bridge Street , Leominster , is reported as being admitted to a Canadian Pte . Tyler Hospital suffering from wounds . joined the Shropshire Yeomanry over years ago and was in Dublin during the re- bellion of Easter , 1916. Later he went to France and was wounded in December , 1916 . Four months ago he returned to France and has been serving with the Lancers . Pte . F. S. Davies , Gloucester Regiment , has informed his wife , who lives at 26 , High Street , that he has arrived in hospital in England . He was wounded when going into the trenches on August 5th , being hit by two Pte . Davies was formerly pieces of shell . in the employ of Messrs . Bellow and Son and joined up with his group . I tary Defendant's grandmother said she wished the case settled that day . Defendant pleaded guilty . to say . It was left to the Clerk to communicate tees consented to Bows £ 22 10s . MARKETS . CATTLE . fat as last She had nothing cline , there being a keener demand for a limited Best quality realised 1s . 4d . to 1s . not know . take less . That does Whether His Honour : Is it admitted that Samuel His Honour : Do you apply for that ? Mr. Levick : I would submit first- His Honour : I am going to arrive at the ber 31st . In answer to the Military Representative Mr. Collins said Sankey went to the garage for 12 months and left because his time was up . Mr. Cave said it looked as though he came Mr. Collins said that was not so . The lad from the garage in order to shirk the Army . He asked him was quite willing to join up . was so ill and short of labour . if he could appeal for him as Mr. Thomas The Magistrates said it was unfortunate that supply . A LETTER FROM EGYPT . a young girl should start her career in life 5d . per lb. and secondary sorts 1s . upwards , true solution of the true facts and I shail like this . Hoping she would not get into such or an increased value of £ 2 per head on the allow any amendment subject to the question . of costs and adjournment to enable me to do Signaller W. R. Tunks , Herefordshire Regi- trouble again , the Court would not convict week . Store cattle were scarce , and trade was There was not much difference in 60 . Mr. Levick said the action was badly framed . ment , writes as follows from Egypt her ; they would bind her over to be of good depressed . Wethers , if anything , were behaviour for 12 months and her grandmother the sheep trade . " Just a line to let you know I am O.K. Morris . The only claim , if any , which could would have to be her surety and the costs of a little cheaper than a week ago , but the de- There was no personal liability against Samuel the case would have to be paid by the grand - mand for ewe mutton remained unchanged ; be made was on the equity side of the Court , more enquiry for lambs . Veal sold well at He asked rather sorry , as I like being here very much . mother , these amounting to 15s . The prosecu- last week's figures , and store calves were sought his . Honour to dismiss the action on that ary exemption to December 31st was given and for the appointment of a receiver . tor did not claim costs . after . Pigs showed a drop in values , porkers Before Messrs . J. Douglas White and R. de being down to 20s . per score as compared with ground . If his Honour allowed an amendment the applicants were recommended to apply to 26s . a little while ago . must say we have had a very nice time here . We are leaving to - day at 5.30 p.m. I am We are going to the battalion . The boys say it is not at all bad there , " nothing doing " at present . There was some races here yester- day . It was within bounds so we could go without a pass . You would have thought we were doing all right if you could have seen us . Myself , the sergeant , and corporal drove down in one of the Egyptian carriages with two horses . We did not go on the course as we could see much better outside . Sorry I was unable to carry on this letter on the 23rd Archie C. Peele . MAGISTRATES DO NOT AGREE . Charles Webster , a farm labourer , of Corfton , was charged with failing to produce his Regis- CORN . Ludlow , Monday . - Market very quiet ration Card under the National Register Act Government prices . when requested by PC . Palmer on July 14th at the parish of Diddlebury . Defendant pleaded guilty . do so . " FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . at the question arose whether the plaintiff could claim to have the money paid to him . In reply . to his Honour Mr. Levick said the suit should be brought by the Asylum authori- ties or the Guardians as persons entitled to re- ceive payment of any monies due and payable to George Harley Proctor . He said that when he left South 3s . per dozen ; apples ; 2d . per lb .; pears , 2d . ultimate loser . toes , 9d . per 1b .; cucumbers , 9d . each . Mr. Easton said he did not apply for any amendment . The case was referred to the War Agricul- tural Committee for decision . The following cases were of men whole - time In each case tempor- engaged in agriculture . Mr. H. K. Foster for a voucher . Leonard Deakin ( 18 ) , cowman , in the employ of W. D. Deykes , Gilbert Farm , Eyton . William Williams ( 38 ) , shepherd , in the em- ploy of E. E. Diggory , Old Hall . John Alfred Crump ( 25 ) , waggoner , in the employ of T. W. Crump , Holbatch , Marden . George Humphries ( 19 ) , waggoner , in the em- ploy of G. Humphries , Vicarage Farm , Yar- Samuel Jim Potts ( 18 ) , farm manager , etc. , His Honour repeated his statement that f Ludlow , Monday . - Potatoes , 14d . to 14d . per Mr. Easton wished he would allow an amend- P.C. Palmer stated that on the 14th of July 1lb .; cabbages , 2s . per dozen ; cauliflower , 4d . ment and then he would hear any application pole . so will do so now , 26/7/17 . I have now at 12.30 p.m. he saw defendant in Corfton and each ; kidney beans , 2d . per lb .; broad beans , for adjournment subject to costs which were landed back with the boys , but not in the asked him if he had been registered in 1915. 1d . per lb .; peas , 4d . per lb .; cherries , 8d . in his hands . He would point out that the in the employ of Mrs. Potts , Barretts Mill , same Company . I found them all well and Defendant replied " No ; and do not intend to per lb .; plums , 2d . to 3d . per lb .; peaches , costs in that case might be important to the Brimfield . happy . Tommy Baker , ' Luston , ' William James Robinson ( 18 ) , waggoner , in Evans , and several others . We get very good Wales he left his address . Witness told him to 4d , per lb. grapes , 1s . 6d . to 2s . 6d , per lh .; Mr. Levick said he must leave the matter the employ of J. Robinson , Hamuish . food here and plenty of it . I must tell you I he should report him and defendant told him leeks , 2d . per bundle ; bilberries , 6d . per lb .; in his Honour's hands . They said Mr. Morris John Martin George Godfrey ( 18 ) , waggoner , had a look around a cemetery yesterday be- to do as he liked and said " You won't make raspberries , 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , was not liable to pay the money . in the employ of G. W. Godfrey , Hill Top , Stoke Prior . fore arriving here and came across the grave much out of it . " He had previously warned turnips , 2d . per lb .; onions , 2d . per lb .; toma- Frederick Williams ( 19 ) , waggoner , in the em- of poor Walter Morgan ( The Broad ) . It defendant about registering on July 8th . looked very nice with a cross and some large ploy of J. Williams , Gorst Farm , Leysters . stones round it . It could not have looked He joined the Army at Leominster . He was nicer had it been in Leominster Cemetery . in the A.S.C. 15 days and was discharged . He is buried at a place called Kantausi . It Dr. Steel was the doctor . He told P.C. Pal- is very quiet here . I had a night in the open mer that he would do his best . He was will couple ; chickens , 5s . 6d . to 7s . 6d . per couple ; dressed chickens , 8s . to 10s . per couple ; ducks , last night . I and the sergeant together . It ing to register now . tor . 8s . to 10s . per couple ; dressed ducks , 128. to was just all right . We have fitted up a Mr. Douglas White after reading the Act re- bivouac on the desert . I was lucky enough to ferring to the case said the man had not regis - 35 . per couple ; rabbits , 28. to 2s . 6d . per get the Leominster News of the 29th of June , tered . How could he produce his card if he couple ; geese , 12s . to 14s . each ; turkeys , 14s . and saw several interesting items . Don't had not got one ? He was liable to be charged to 166. each ; butter , 1s . 9d . to 1s . 10d . per worry about me as I am quite happy . " with not registering and also with not produc- 1. hen eggs , 5 for 1s .; duck eggs , 4 for Is .; Defendant said he had not been registered . POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Ludlow , Monday . Fowls , 5s . to 6s . pigeons , 1s . 2d . to 1s . 4d . per couple . per The Judge : Do you call any witnesses Mr. Levick ? Mr. Levick : We shall call Mr. Morris . His Honour : What will he prove ? TO KEEP CABBAGES FRESH . Mr. Levick consulted his instructing solici- Cut the cabbages with two or three inches His Honour said he did not understand the of stalk and remove the pith without injuring case . He could not have public time wasted the rind . Ilang the cabbages up by the stalk , and fill the hollow with a little fresh water like this . Mr. Levick said he did not call Mr. Morris . each day ; in this way they will keep fresh was that for four or five weeks . Mr. Easton said his submission letter . better for the country . The Whym , Luston , 14/8/17 . Yours faithfully , J. T. ANTILL , LEOMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Thursday ; Before Mr. T. J. Enoch . DISMISSED . The case against Norman Roc , a novelist , who has been staying in Broad Street , Leo- minster , for being drunk , again came up . The charge was adjourned a fortnight ago on condition that defendant entered a home . " Since then he has been charged at Hereford City Police Court with a similar offence and fined and upon failing to find sureties for his future good behaviour was sent to Worcester . Prison for two months . The case was accordingly dismissed , the Bench being of opinion that the Leominster charge was taken into consideration by the Hereford City Bench . PRESERVED CUCUMBER . Choose small and young cucumbers , put them into jars , pour a brine over them , and cover down . When wanted , remove the rini and use them in the same way as fresh cucum- bers . For the brine : Take two pints water to one pint of vinegar and lb. of salt , put it all into a pan over the fire till the salt is melted , let it stand to settle , then pour it off before using . Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . t T TH VOL . X. NO . SALES BY AUCTI By Messrs . EDWARDS , RUSS BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER HORSE REPO NEXT SA HEAVY and LIGHT HORS Leominster , on Friday , September 7 , Entry Forms on application . Vendors are advised to make earl to their County Agricultural Execu mittee for Permission to Sell . Auctioneers ' Offices : Leominster , and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK MAR TUESDAY , AUGUST 28th , 19 AT Cattle and Sheep , ro.30 a.m. 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , 11 Entries kindly solicited . FAT EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BA Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK MARK First Special STOCK EWE & RAM On SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 1st . Present Entries include about SHROPSHIRE , KERRY 1,000 and RADNOR EWE an several consignments of RAMS LAMBS . Further Entries solicited for Catalog Auctioneers : Messrs . Edwards , Rus Baldwin . IVINGTON COURT FARM , Three Miles from Leominster . ORCHARDS OF FRUIT AND GRASS EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWI received instructions from Mr. Er Shute to Offer for Sale by Auction , Talbot Hotel , Leominster , on . FRIDAY , AUGUST 31st , 1917 , at 3.30 p.m. , TWO Excellent ORCHAR FRUIT . These Orchards contain an excellent Blenheims , Orange Pippins , Tom Put and Jam Fruit , also a proportion of fir Cider Apples . The Sale will includ GRASS KEEP upon each lot until Ist ber , 1917 , when all Fruit must be remo the Purchasers . Lot . I Orchard adjoining Rickyard 2 Tank Orchard , Adjoining Old Hopya Mr. Shute will show intending Purc over the lots , upon application . Auctioneers ' Offices : Leominster , He and Tenbury . HEREFORDSHIRE . IN THE VILLAGE OF EARDISLAN DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN Eeived instructions to Sell by Au at the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , AUGUST 31st , 1917 , at 3.15 p.m. , the attractive Freehold , M Dwelling House , Garden , Orchard and buildings , called " RIVERSDALE , " pleas situated , facing the road and river Arro the picturesque village of Eardisland , miles from Leominster . The House is in good repair and con two very good Sitting Rooms , a tiled Ent Hall , with Kitchen , Pantry , etc. , on ground floor , and Four Bedrooms on the floor . Also a small piece of Garden Groun Broom Lane , a short distance from " Ri dale . " To be offered in Two Lots . For further particulars apply to Me GRIFFITHS & WAGHORNE , Solicitors , 2 , Cres Place , Cheltenham ; or to the AUCTION Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . DILWYN , HEREFORDSHIRE . Particulars of Small Freehold Properties which DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN 1 received instructions to Sell by Auct at the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , AUGUST 31st , 1917 , EDW at 3 p.m. , FREEHOLD COTTAGES & LA in the parish of Dilwyn , near Leominster the County of Hereford . Lot 1. A small Piece of Garden Grou being part of No. 550 on the Ordnance Map the parish of Dilwyn , adjoining the main minster and Hay Road , in the occupation Mrs. Ricketts . Lot 2. - Cottage , Garden and Orchard , be No. 552 and part of No. 551 on the Ordna Map , with old Cottage , known as Tea Ket Hall , " situate on the opposite side of the re to Lot I and near thereto , in the occupat of Mrs. Ricketts . Lots 1 and 2 are let at £ 10 5s . per annu Tithe Rent payable to the Vicar of Dilwyn 1917 , 58. 7d . Lot 3. - House , Garden , Outbuildings a Orchard , being No. 625 and part of No. 626 the Ordnance Map , situate at Sollars Dilwy adjoining the road from Stretford to Dilw Common , and near to Tyrrells Court , in t occupation of Mr. Bates , at the annual re of £ 13 10s . Possession can be had 2nd Febr ary , 1918 . Tithe rent payable to the Ecclesiastical Co missioners for England for 1917 , 9s . 5d . For further Particulars apply to Mess MOORE & SON . , Solicitors , Leominster ; or the AUCTIONEERS , Leominster , Hereford an Tenbury . ED and WORCESTERSHIRE . DWARDS , RUSSELL BALDWI ( favoured with instructions from Mr. W Baldwin ) will offer for Sale by Auction , the Royal Oak Hotel , Tenbury , on TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 4th , 1917 , at 3 for 3.30 o'clock in the afternoon , all tha valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY , known a " THE UPPER HOUSE , STOKE BLISS , situate 6 miles from Tenbury and 7 from Bromyard . The Property comprises Brick - built Dwellin House , with excellent Range of Outbuildings Pasture , Orchard and Arable Lands , including a productive young Damson Orchard , togethe with a good Cottage and Garden , the whole containing 91 Acres ( or thereabouts ) . Further particulars of Messrs . MORRIS AND MILES , Solicitors , Tenbury ; or of the AUCTION EERS , Tenbury , Leominster and Hereford . Little Robert : " Ma , was Robinson Crusoe an acrobat ? " Mother : " I don't know Why ? Little Robert : " Well , here it reads that after he had finished his day's work he sat down on his chest . " |