Taunton County Petty Sessions.John Painter, a big, burly fellow, described as a laborer, charged with assaulting his wife.The woman received two severe black eyes, and her face was badly swollen.
Fined L1 8s.including costs, and bound over to keep the peace.
Widnes Police Court.Richard Bestwick and George Hunt, charged with trespassing in search of game.Hunt fined L1 and costs, Bestwick L2 and costs; in default one month.
Shaftesbury Police Court.Before the Mayor (Mr.A.T.Carpenter).
Thomas Baker, charged with sleeping out.Fourteen days.
Glasgow Central Police Court.Before Bailie Dunlop.Edward Morrison, a lad, convicted of stealing fifteen pears from a lorry at the railroad station.Seven days.
Doncaster Borough Police Court.Before Alderman Clark and other magistrates.James M'Gowan, charged under the Poaching Prevention Act with being found in possession of poaching implements and a number of rabbits.Fined L2 and costs, or one month.
Dunfermline Sheriff Court.Before Sheriff Gillespie.John Young, a pit-head worker, pleaded guilty to assaulting Alexander Storrar by beating him about the head and body with his fists, throwing him on the ground, and also striking him with a pit prop.Fined L1.
Kirkcaldy Police Court.Before Bailie Dishart.Simon Walker pleaded guilty to assaulting a man by striking and knocking him down.It was an unprovoked assault, and the magistrate described the accused as a perfect danger to the community.Fined 30s.
Mansfield Police Court.Before the Mayor, Messrs.F.J.Turner, JWhitaker, F.Tidsbury, E.Holmes, and Dr.R.Nesbitt.Joseph Jackson, charged with assaulting Charles Nunn.Without any provocation, defendant struck the complainant a violent blow in the face, knocking him down, and then kicked him on the side of the head.He was rendered unconscious, and he remained under medical treatment for a fortnight.Fined.21s.