Drunkenness & Damage

March 1882

Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 3 March 1882

Drunkenness

Paul Sidman and John Wright, colliers, of Denaby, were charged with being drunk and disorderly on the highway, on the 18th ult., and the case having been proved by Police-constables Garnett and Guylee, the defendants were respectively fined 10s. and 12s. 6d. costs.

Wm. Greenhalgh, glassblower, of Conisboro’, for a like offence, had to pay £1 2s. 6d., including costs.

Alleged Damage at Conisbro’

Jas. Atkin, collier, of Denaby, was charged with having done wilful damage to property at Conisbro’, belonging to Godfrey Walker, farmer, of that village.

The defendant did not appear, and Police-constable Guylee deposed to serving the summons upon him.

Mr. Verity, who appeared on behalf of the complainant, applied for the issue of a warrant, which was granted.