Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

CAERGWRLE. "MAD DRUNK": LIVERPOOL YOUNG MAN FINED. At a special at Mold on Monday, before Mr H. j. Roberts and Mr. John Hughes, John Waller (20), of 15, Cavendish street, off Scotland read, Liverpool, was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and also with assaulting P.C. F. G. Williams (of the Great Central Railway police). A further charge of stealing rock was withdrawn. P.C. Davies stated that at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday lie saw the defendant in the middle of a crowd of people at Bridge End, Caergwrlo. The man was making use of bad language, and wanting to fight. He was drunk. "Witness took him into custody. Prisoner became very vio- lent, and he (witness) had to call lor assis- tance. P.C. Williams (G.C.R.) came to his aid. The prisoner kicked Constable Wil- liams several times, and butted him in the face.—P.C. F. G. Williams spoke to going to the assistance of P.C Da vies. Prisoner was mad drunk ur.d kicked him, also butting him in the face with his head. Walter be- haved in a disorderly manner when being taken to the P< lice Station.—P.S. Parry said the prisoner IVM very violent when brought into the Police Station, and was niad drunk.—Waller, asked if he wished to say anything, replied: to say. I am sorry; that is all.—The Chair- man said the Bench meant to put a stop to that kind of work at Caergwrle. He con- sidered that a very bad case.—Waller was fined 10s. and 23s. costs. INTERESTING WEDDING. At the Iirompton Oratory, London, on Thursday, Mr Charles St. John Coghlan, elder son of Colonel Charles Coghlan, C.B, and Mrs. Coghlan, of Aoiifield, licadlijgley, Leeds, married Miss Ruth Innes Comine, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Innes Comins, of Caergwrle. Father Kelly, S.J., of Leeds, officiated. The bride, who was accompanied to the oratory by her father and sister, wore a gown in palest shell pink brocaded crepe de chine, the draped skirt finished with a flounce of wide- meshed silver lace edging the pointed train, while the corsage was of the same silver lace and tulle, with points of the brocade brought over the shoulders. She also wore a long veil of antique lace in a deep cream shade arranged with clusters of orange buds, and her bouquet of choice white lilies was the bridegroom's gift A trio of bridesmaids attended the bride, including her sister, Mis-s Naomi Comins, and the bridegroom's sisters, Miss Gerardine and Miss Jean Coghlan. They wore drosses of rose pink crepe de chine, the skirts made with full draperies caught low at the back with opal buckles, while the bodices of fine lace and chiffon were finished with frills of the crepe at the waist, above swathed belts. Picture hats in cream leghorn were trimmed with La France roses and black velvet stream- ers, and each carried a bouquet of pink roses and love-in-a-mist. These flowers, with fine paste shoe-buckles, were given by the bridegroom, who was accompanied by his brother, Mr. Humphrey Coghlan, as best man. The reception was held at the I De Yere Hotel, and later the bride and bridegroom left London for their honey- -moon in the country.

Eight horsed fire- engines, eight horsed Escapes, four horsed vans, two motor- escapes, and two motor-pumps will attend the annual parade of the London Fire Bri- gade in Hyde Park on Saturday, June 27, when the King will be present.

FLINT. WILL. The late Mr Richard E. Holden, of Mar- ket square, Flint, left 92,10-9. CRICKET. The Flint Cricket Club journeyed to San- dyeroft on Saturday. Flint were severely handicapped, three of their best players being unable to accompany them, and San- dyeroft proved the victors. BOWLS. The Conservative Bowling Club met Buckley Free Library Bowling Club on the laiter's green on Saturday. Good play was witnessed. The visitors only scored 180 points against 232 points recorded for the home team. DAY OF INTERCESSION. To-morrow (Friday) by the wish of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, is to be set apart as a day of intercession on be- half of the Church in Wales. The services at the Parish Church will be as follows 11 a.m., Holy Communion and special pray- ers; 7 p.m., Intercession service. FIRE BRIGADE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Fire Brigade Committee was held in the Town Hall on Monday, and waG presided over by Mr. J. R. Alexander, J.P. It was announced that the fire engine, which iiad been sent to London to be thor- oughly overhauled and repaired, will be re- turned to the Fire Station this week. THE FREE LIBRARY. A meeting of the Library Committee was held on Monday, and was presided over by Councillor E. A. Hughes. 471 books were loaned from the General Library, and 40 from the Reference Library, during the month of May. The Mayor (Alderman C. E. Dyson, V.D., J.P.) and the Town Clerk (Mr. T. W. Hughes) were appointed visi- tors for the month of June. 58th APPEARANCE. At a special police court on Monday last, before Mr. David Morris, J.P., James Raney, ironworker, of Swan street, made his 58th appearance. He was charged with being drunk and disorderly and causing ob- struction on Holywell road on the 6th inst. P.C. Parry proved the case, and the pri- soner was sentenced to (,)e month's impri- sonment with hard labour. MOUNT PLEASANT AND BRYN HOMING SOCIETY. The fourth old birds' race in connection with the Mount Pleasant and Bryn Homing Society was held on Saturday from Wey- mouth, a distance of 184 miles, in unfav- ourable weather. The birds were liberated at 10.40 a.m. Mr. Job Brac-egirdle won the first, second, and fourth prizes, and Mr. David Moore the third. OLD BIRDS' RACE. The fifth old birds' race in connection with the Flint Castle Homing Society was held on Whit-Tuesday. The birds, 139 in number, were to have been liberated at Jersey (Channel Isles), a distance of 285 miles, on the previous Saturday, but owing to unfavourable weather they were not libe- rated until Tuesday, at 6 a.m. The follow- ing were the results:—1, Mr. J. W. Bellis, velocity, 878.4; 2, Mr. J. J. Bithell, 878.3; 3, Mr. J. Brown, 858; 4, Mr. J. W. Bellis, 840; 5, Mr. Wm. Martin, 839. WAREHOUSE BROKEN INTO: THREE YOUTHS CONVICTED. A special police court was held In the Town Hall on Saturday, before Alderman J.W.M.Evans and Mr. David Morris. Three youths named Joseph Kerfoot, aged 18, of no fixed abode; George Martin, aged 20, of no fixed abode; and Matthew Beard, aged 16, of Swan street, were charged with breaking into a warehouse belonging to the Flint and Oakenholt Co-operative Society, and situated in Sidney street, and stealing therefrom tins of salmon, corned beef, and potted paste in the early hours of the 5th June. P.C. Wilfred Griffith stated that he was on duty on the 5th inst. and saw the prisoner Martin (together with Beard and Kerfoot) carrying a sack which appeared to be heavily weighted, in tie neighbourhood of Swan street. Upon seeing him the three youths dropped the bag and ran away. He picked up the bag, which contained the aforementioned goods, and conveyed it to the Police Station. He went in search of the prisoners. Witness discovered the pri- soners Martin and Kerfoot hiding in a field near Maesydre Farm, and having cautioned them, charged them with having stolen the goods named from the warehouse of the Co- operative Society. He conveyed them to the Police Station. The prisoner Beard was discovered at iris home in Swan street, and conveyed to the T'olice Station, where lie was charged with being concerned with the theft of the goods.—Samuel Clarke, mana- ger of the Flint and Oakenholt Co-opera- tive Society, gave evidence, and described the state of the warehouse after the affair. lie said goods were strewn about. He identified the goods stolen, and valued them at £ 1 17s. IOd.Prisonen. pleaded guilty.— The Chairman said the prisoner Martin had a bad character, having been convicted on five previous occasions for similar offences, and he would be sent to prison for two months with hard labour. The prisoner Kerfoot, this being his first offence, was committed to prisoner for 21 days with hard labour, and Beard was ordered to be de- tained in a reformatory school until the age of 19, his parents to contribute 3s. weekly during the whole of the period. DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH JOHNSTON. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, in iier seventy-ninth year. She was a native of the borough, and had acted with her husband (who pre- deceased her some few years ago) as care- taker of Flin't Castle and grounds. She resided in the Cottage, situated within the ground. She had been in failing health for some time, and passed away early on Whit- Tuesday morning. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. John Williams (senior curate) officiated at the house, and the cor-

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Funeral marches were played on the lawn of his house at Crondall, Hampshire, yes- terday before the coffin of Mr. W. J. Snuggs, following his last request, was taken to the churchyard on a farm cart.

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At a special Police Court held at Mold this (Thursday) morning, Caroline Whalley, Topyrallt, Black Brook Mold, was charged with "feloniously at- tempting to cause to be taken by John Whalley certain poison called strychnine with intent in so doing feloniously and wil- fully of malice aforethought to kill and murder the said John Whalley." Supt. Davies outlined the case, and several witnesses were then called. John Whalley, keeper in the employ of Mr. P. T. Davies-Cooke, Gwysaney, said the prisoner was his wife. He married her three years ago, and there were two chil- dren of the marriage. About a month ago he borrowed some strychnine from the head- keeper. It was in the form of crystals, and was in a dark green bottle. It was used for the destruction of vermin. He used some of the poison and subsequently put the bottle in the pocket of one of his coats, which was hanging up in the house. That was about a fortnight ago. The same eve- ning he went to Soughton. While he was there it suddenly occurred to him that he had left the strychnine in his pocket at home. When he returned he went to the coat, but found that the bottle had gone. He asked his wife if she had had it, and she replied that she had not seen it, adding "You must have lost it out of your pocket." Next morning he made a search, but was unable to find the bottle. On Monday night last he went to the rearing ground at Penygarth" leaving home about half-past seven. Before leaving the house he had been on perfectly good terms with his wife, though she had been a little diffe- rent during the day. She gave him some bread-and-cheese sandwiches and some cur- rant cake, wrapped up in a piece of paper and a handkerchief, to take with him. Afterwards he went to Rliydymwyn and had some liquid refreshment and food there. Then he returned to his duties in the field. Between five and six in the morning he drank some tea which his wife had made for him, and ate two pieces of cake which were on the top of the packet of food. Then he took hold of the bread and cheese and, bit it. He thought it tasted rather bitter and spat it out at once. He did not bite or eat any other portion of it, but wrapped it up and brought it home at midday. On the way to the garden he gave the bread- and cheese sandwich to his retriever bitch. That was the same sandwich that his wife had prepared. Shortly afterwards his at- tention was attracted by his little girl cry- ing out, and looking up he saw the bitch, kicking on the ground. Its eyes were go- ing round, and it was foaming at the mouth. He thought that it had been poisoned, and immediately obtained an emetic. The bitch vomited once and then died. He went into the house, and putting his hands on his wife's shoulders, he said, "What did you want to put that stuff in my food last night for?" She said, "What stuff?" and he told her "Poison." She said, "I have never had it." Witness then called in two neighbours. Later he saw his wife, accom- I panied by a neighbour, go out of the house to a Tieap of stones and ashes. He saw I them stoop down, move some stones, and take out something. He went to meet the neighbour, who had a bottle in her hand, which she gave to him. The bottle was similar to the one lie had lost. He took the bottle into the wood and smashed it into a thousand pieces. He went to the Police Station the same night and gave in- formation. "SOME WHITE STUFF." Elizabeth Weaver, wife of James Wea- ver, gardener on the Estate, said that about mid-day on Tuesday she received a request to go into the Whalleys' house. She went there, and Mr Whalley made a certain statement to her. Later on slie accompan- ied Mrs. Whalley into the yard to an ash- heap. Mrs. Whalley stooped down and picked up a small green bottle, after re- moving some stones and leaves. She gave the bottle to her (witness). It was a small green bottle and contained some white stuff. Mr. E. P. Edwards, veterinary surgeon, spoke to making a post-mortem examination on the black retriever bitch. After giving evidence as to the contents of the stomach, witness said he offered no opinion at pre- sent beyond that there were no organic rea- sons to account for death. Supt. Davies said that last night he took Mrs. Whalley into custody and conveyed her to the Police Station. Impressed by her apparently weak condition, he asked her if she felt strong enough to hear e charge, and she replied that she did. Her reply to the charge was "I did not." Following that she made a voluntary statement, which he proposed to put in at the proper time. Afterwards he sent for Dr. Williams to see the accused. Dr. Edward Williams said that about half past 11 last night he was called to the Pol- ice Station to examine Mrs. Whalley and found her in a very weak condition. She was, however, fully cognisant of what was going on. The Superintendent stated that the con tents of the stomach of the bitch had been conveyed to the county analyst, with certain other things found on the premises. The analyst told him that it would be at least a week before he would be able to give him anything definite. He (the superintendent) would not object to substantial bail. Un- fortunately he had not been able to get any member of the accused's family to do any- thing in the matter. The Magistrate (Mr. John Hughes) said prisoner would be reman<Ted until a week to-morrow. Bail would be accepted in two sums of k50, one surety to be provided by herself and one other surety.

Cricket. (Other Cricket News on Page 2.) NORTHOP v. SHOTTON. Played at Northop on Saturday. Scores: XORTHOP. W G Astbury b Gordon 4 E Price c Gordon b Jones 15 A Marsh c Breden b Gordon 6 T C Harrison b Gordon 0 Luther Jones b Jones 3 G RogcrtS run out 4 S Jones c Catherall b Gordon 12 R Simon not out 4 A J Hughes b Gordon 0 J T Hughes run out 0 H Marsh lbw b Jones 1 Extras 3 Total 52 SHOTTON. G Jones c L Jones b Astbury 3 F Ridley c S Jones b Astbury 7 F Breden c S Jones b Astbury 4 G Gordon c Astbury b S Jones 6 A Catherall b Astbury 3 J Broster c and b S Jones 1 J Clarkson c A J Hughes b S Jones 0 N Anston run out 4 L Lowrv st L Jones b Astbury 3 J Lamb b S Jones 0 G Clarkson not out 0 Extras 10 Total 41

BUCKLZY.. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. The Sunday-school anniversary services were continued on Sunday at tile Wesleyan Church, Buckley-square, when the Rev. A. Shipham preached in the morning and eve- ning to good congregations. In the after- noon there was a musical service, presided over by Councillor W. Rowlands, J.P. Special hymns and anthems were rendered by the choir, Mr. F. Bellis conducting. Mr. T. Jones was at the organ. The collections which were made at all the gatherings were for the school funds. A TIMELY DISCOVERY. What might have been a serious fire was averted at the shop of Mr. Roberts, draper and outfitter, Lane End, Buckley, about half-past ten on Saturday evening. Mr. J. Washington, who was passing the shop, happened to notice smoke in the shop win- dow, and drew the attention of Mr. Ro- berts to it. It was found that a suit had come in contact with a gas burner and been badly burnt.

LEESWOOO. BETHEL C.M. CHURCH. A two-days' bazaar was held on Thursday and Friday in the Council Schools, in aid of the funds of the above church. For many months past the members of the con- gregation have been working assiduously in preparing for this event. There were num- erous stalls, presided over by members. On Thursday the bazaar was opened by Miss Lewis, Dolgoed, Mold, who was briefly intro- duced by the Chairman, Mr. H. H. Hughes, J.P., Caergwrle. On Friday Miss Wil- liams, Bryn Castell, Caergwrle, performed the opening ceremony, the chairman being Alderman R. Allen, J.P. In addition to the stalls, there were a number of side- shows, including competitions and enter- tainments. A substantial sum, amounting to upwards of P.100, was realised, and the committee are to be congratulated on this result.

--+: "Somebody with a large amount of scissors and a large amount of paste goes about and cute out pieces of Acts of Parliament and makes them up into what is styled a con- solidated Act," said Mr. Bodkin at Tower Bridge Police Court yesterday.

I 0 IL YOU CAN LOSE NOTHING 1 Or rather you have everything to gain by having your sight carefully tested, as unless convinced that the Spectacles will be of service to you they will not be supplied, and no charge is made for examina- tion only. Medical attention is some- times necessary, in which case you will be frankly advised to see an Ocuiist. Our testing Department is in the care of Mr. Leo Schwarz, D.BO.A. (Member of the British Optical Association). A. SCHWARZ I and Sons, 3 Jewei!«rs & Opticians, | 5 & 7. Whiiford St., ) HOLYWELL. Ii "GWALIA." I We are frequently asked what Is the meaning of the word "Gwalia." In its correct signification it of course means "Wales," but in this particular instance it is the title of a well-known firm of Welsh Clothiers The Gwalia Clothing Co., Ltd., who, starting with one small shop, are now, by reason of the quality of their goods, the low prices at which they are marked and their enterprising business methods, doing a large trade in a number of the principal towns in the Principality. They have ex- tended their operations to HOLYWELL, at the 1 -^nchester'* House, ^opposite the Market Hall), which building Las been altered and re-decorated and made suitable for carrying on an up-to-date Tailoring and Outfitting Business. Those who wish to learn how it is that this firm has prospered so greatly are in- vited to visit their Holywell Establishment and inspect their excellent STOCK OF CLOTHS which they make into Suits of the best kind, a really high class Tailoring at reasonable prices. They also keep a large stock of READY-MADE GOODS; and always stock the latest in HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, COLLARS; in fact Everything for Men's & Boys' wear. Please give them a call. ————————————————————————————— Messrs. WILLIAMSON & Co. Electrical Engineers, 138, NORTHCATI ST, CHESTER Estimates Free. Telephone 455.

--+-- FFYNNONGROEW. PULPIT EXCHANGE. On Sunday last the Rev. J. Lloyd Jones, Wesleyan minister, took the services at the Calvinistic Methodist Church, and the Rev. Caradog Rowlands, Calvinistic Methodist minister, took the Wesleyan services. MISSION WORK OF THE CHURCH ARMY. During this week, from Thursday last, the Church Army Van, under Capt. Welch and Lieut. Curtiss, has been staying in the village. The opening service of the mission was in All Saints' Church on Thursday eve- ning. The mission will close on Sunday next, when the services will be held in the church and the ser- mons preached by the Rev. J. Crowle Ellis, vicar of St. Benets, London (brother of the Vicar). PROGRESSIVE FFYNNONGROEW. The agitation promoted by the inhabi- tants of Ffynnongroew and district for a railway station promises success. The London and North-Western Railway Co. are reported to have taken initia- tory steps to grant the application for a station at Ffynnongroew, and it is quite possible that the situation will be near Llinegar Bridge, and close to the road leading to Penyffordd and Llanasa. For passenger and parcels traffic the station at Ffynnongroew will be much more con- venient to the general public than the sta- tion at Talacre. Another sign of progress is the laying down along the roadside at Ffynnongroew of the pipes for th carrying of the acetylene gas from the generating station to the several standards to be erec- ted along the village and up Penyffordd. Building is also proceeding extensively. Mr. John Roberts, Kidderminster House, has just let the contract for the building of two houses and a shop at Ffynnongroew.

CONNAH'S QUAY. ) At a meeting of the Connah'6 Quay Dis- trict Nursing Association, held at the Bank Buildings on Tuesday, Mr. T. J. Rcney presiding, the selected applicants for the post of district nurse were interviewed. j Miss Edith Askew, King Edward street, Shotton, was appointed. Miss Askew re- eeived her training at Brownlow Hill Hos- pital, Liverpool, and for the last two years has been engaged in nursing in the English Hospital at Las Palmas, Grand Canary. CHURCH BAZAAR. In aid of the funds for the erection of a new church in St. Mark's Parish, a three days' bazaar was opened on Wednesday afternoon week in St. Mark's schools. Lady: Bankes, of Sougliton Hall, Northop, was announced to open the first day's proceed- ings, but telegraptied that through indis- position, she was unable to be present.— Mr. J. R. Freme, who presided, said they were sony to know that her ladyship was unable to be present, but Mrs. Bate, of Kelsterton, had kindly come forward at the last minute to fill the gap (applause). Mrs. Bate, who was mcst cordially received, then 1 declared the bazaar opened. The stalls and stallholders were:—Choir and Sunday School Stall: President, Mrs. Edward Jones, choir members and Sunday school teachers. Dairy stall: Mrs. J. Wright, Mrs Charmley and Miss Clarke. Flower and Fruit Stall: Miss J. Blane, Miss Forrester and helpers. Sweet Stall: Miss A. Ben- nett. Refreshment Stall: Sirs. E. Williams and helpers. Plain Needlework Stall: Mrs. J. E. Davies, Mrs. Bagnall, Mrs. H. Smith and helpers. Fancy Goods Stall Mrs. S. H. Freme, Mrs. A. Whittorae, Mrs. Bate, Mrs. Charlton and Mrs. Brancker. China Stall: Miss Jones, Mrs. Forrester and Mrs. LI. Jones. It is expected that the amount realised, after defraying all expenses, will be about £400.

our help," "My Ged my Father," and "Brief life is here our portion." Miss E. Dafie- at the close of the service playecl the "Dead March." .:+-

tege proceeded to St. Catharine's Welsh Church, where the first portion of the burial I service was held. Appropriate selections were played by Mr. Pryee Jones (organist of St. Catharine's) as the remains were car- ried to the chancel. The hymn "Rock of Ages" was feelingly sung, and the cortegc left the church as the Dead March in Saul was played. The committal prayers at the grave in Flint Cemetery were read by the Rev. John Williams. The mourners in- eluded:-Mr Robert Johnson, Mr. William Johnson (sons); Mrs. Ledsham, Chester, Mrs. Lloyd, Liverpool, and Mrs. Harrison, Gwersyllt (daughters); Mrs. Geo. Johnson (sister); Messrs. Robert, Thomas, Willie, and John Johnson (grandsons); Misses Frances and Bessie Johnson (grand-daugh- ters); Mrs. J T. Leigliton (niece); Mrs. Griffiths, Ffynnongroew (niece); Mr. Ed- ward Johnson, Liverpool (nephew); Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Ledsham, Mr. Harrison (sons- in-law) Mr. J. T. Leighton, Messrs. George Johnson (King's Head), William Leighton, Mrs. Thos. Johnson. Among the general public wereCouncillor J. H. Nuttall, Messrs. T. Conway, Richard Bibby, Ed. Bithell, Geo. Williams (Castle Inn), Row- land Roberts, William Lloyd, Thomas Bith- ell, Edward Jones, W. M. Jones, Thomley, J. E. Lloyd, W. Horrobin, Richard Jack- son, Edward Evans. Wreathe were re- ceived from:—Bessie, Annie, Joe, and chil- dren Tom and Pam; Frances, Bill, and children; Miss M. Kenny. The undertak- ers were Messrs. Richard Bibby and Sons, Earl street. TERRITORIAL ORDERS. "E" Company's orders for week ending June 17th, 1914:— Thursday: Company Drill, 7.15 p.m., Holywell Mercerising Company's Field, Holywell Road. Saturday: Preliminary and Class Firing on Flint Range from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Monday: Company and Recruits' Drill; Miniature Range Practice. Wednesday: Recruits' Drill. Orderly Sgt. for week, No. 360, Sergt W. M. Jones; Orderly Cpl. for week, No. 716, Corpl. H. Jones. These duties will commence on Thursday and finish on Wednesday. By Order, E. J. H. WILLIAMS, Major, O.C. E Co. 5th R.W.F.