Star (2) 1890s

Folkestone Chronicle 22-2-1890

Thursday, February 20^th: Before J. Clarke Esq., and Alderman Pledge.

Harry Austin and John Sullivan were charged with stealing one pair of stockings, one cotton shirt, and one sheet, valued at 5s., the property of Mrs. Kennard, on the 19^th instant.

Mary Ann Kennard, living at 60, Dover Street, said she hung some clothes out to dry at the back of her house on the 19^th instant. Amongst the articles there were a pair of stockings, a cotton shirt and a sheet. She last saw the articles safe at four o`clock and missed them about seven. She went to the police station about nine o`clock, and she was then shown the sheet. It was her property. She identified it by it`s general appearance. The articles were worth 5s.

Harry Spillett, landlord of the Star Inn, said the prisoner went to his house at seven o`clock on Wednesday evening. Austin showed him a sheet and asked him to buy it, but he refused. Sullivan asked witness to buy a shirt and a pair of stockings, but he refused. He offered them to some people in the taproom, but no-one would buy them.

Ann Warwick, a servant employed at the Marquis Of Lorne, said the prisoner had lodged at the Marquis Of Lorne for a week. She met them at the Radnor Street arches on Wednesday night. Sullivan pulled out a shirt from his coat and asked her if she could sell it. She said she did not know where to sell such a thing.

P.C. Knowles said he saw Austin on Wednesday evening outside of the Marquis Of Lorne with a bundle. He followed him through the house and asked him his name. He said “Johnson”. Austin said “That`s my parcel”. On the way to the station he said “It`s no use; my name is not Johnson, it`s Austin”.

P.S. Butcher said he saw the prisoner Sullivan outside of the Brewery Tap on Wednesday evening, and charged him with being concerned in the theft. He replied “All right, sergeant”

Sentenced to one month`s hard labour.

Holbein`s Visitors` List 18-3-1891

Wednesday, March 11^th: Before W. Wightwick Esq., Surgeon General Gilbourne, and W.G. Herbert Esq.

The license of the Marquis Of Lorne was transferred to Mr. Spillett, who holds the licence of the Star Inn, a house which Supt. Taylor said was conducted in a very proper manner.

Folkestone Chronicle 2-7-1892

Local Bankruptcy

Re. Robert Harold Carter, of 4, East Cliff, Folkestone, lately residing and carryong on business at the Oddfellows Arms, Radnor Street, Folkestone, fisherman. The statement of affairs shows unsecured creditors to the extent of £176 17s. 5d., and creditors for rates, etc., amounting to £6 8s. 2d. The causes o failure are alleged to be – loss of a set of heaving nets at sea, loss of £78 by a collision with a Dover smack, and loss of fishing lugger by sinking in Folkestone, estimated value £100.

The Official Receiver observes: The Receiving Order was made on the debtor`s petition, and he has been adjudicated bankrupt on his own application. The bankrupt commenced business about 14 years ago as a fisherman at Folkestone with the boat “R.H.C”. About eight years ago he was put into the Star public house, Radnor Street, Folkestone, to manage the same for the brewers, and after managing it for four years he took the Oddfellows Arms, Radnor Street, the valuation amounting to £17. This house was carried on until 26<sup>th</sup> April last, when it was given up upon notice from the landlord. The valuation on leaving amounted to £97, which has to be deducted from the amount owing to the brewers, which is stated to be £164 6s.7d. The bankrupt continued to carry on the fisherman`s business with the boat “R.H.C” until September last, when she became waterlogged and sank in Folkestone Harbour. Although the boat was insured for £100, the bankrupt has been unable to recover the insurance, which only extended to losses at sea. The furniture is claimed by the bankrupt`s wife as having been purchased by her out of her own monies both before and after her marriage. This claim has not yet been admitted. The bankrupt states he first became aware that his property was insufficient to pay his debts in full about 14 years ago. The bankrupt has not kept any books of account.

Folkestone Express 9-7-1892

Bankruptcy

At the sitting of the Bankruptcy Court on Friday, a local debtor presented himself for examination.

Robert Harold Carter

The debtor is a fisherman, and formerly kept the Oddfellows Arms, Radnor Street. The total liabilities were £176 17s. 5d. Creditors for rates &c., £6 8s. 2d., and there were no assets.

In reply to the Official Receiver, the debtor said he now resided at 4, East Cliff; he formerly kept the Oddfellows Arms, and previous to that the Star Inn. He took the Star about eight years ago. About four years ago he was put into the Oddfellows. He was paid no salary, but had the profits on the beer – really he carried the business on in his own name, and the licence was in his name. He paid no valuation when he went in, but had paid it by instalments. He carried on business until April the 26^th, when he left, the landlord giving him notice to quit. The valuation then came to £97. He had considerably increased the valuation. He owed the brewers £165 6s. 7d., and the £97 was deducted. He continued to carry on the fishing business, but his lugger, the “R.H.C.”, got waterlogged and sank in Folkestone Harbour. She got waterlogged through the men leaving the plug out whilst he was engaged one day in connection with his licence. The next day she foundered. He did not get her up again.

The Registrar: Then she couldn`t have been much good before she foundered? – No. She was an old vessel.

The Registrar: I can`t quite see how a vessel sunk in Folkestone Harbour could not be got up again if she was worth anything.

The Official Receiver: Was she insured for £100? – Yes.

How was it you did not apply for the amount to be paid? – Because our insurance is only for total loss.

It would not be the case, then, if the vessel was sunk in Folkestone Harbour? – No.

She was on her last legs, wasn`t she? – Yes.

The Registrar: Did you ever try to get the insurance? – No. It was no use unless she was a total loss.

Haven`t you had a meeting with the committee to try to get the money? – Yes.

Did you argue the matter with them? – No. It was no use.

Didn`t you assert that you were entitled to it? - No. There was a rule under which I was not entitled.

The Official Receiver: Your wife claims the furniture. When were you married? – Fourteen years ago on the 30^th of last May.

Why does she claim the furniture? – She bought it.

What with? – Her own money.

Where did she get it from? – I don`t know. It was her own earnings.

How did she earn the money? What did she do? – She kept a lodging house.

Where? – She used to take lodgers at the Oddfellows.

But that was your business, wasn`t it? – She took in lodgers before.

The Official Receiver said he could not allow the wife to have the furniture.

The Registrar: What did you do with the boat? Did you sell it? – No. I made off with it.

But the wood was worth something? – Yes. The wood was sold for a sovereign.

Who sold the material? – I was £2 in debt for harbour dues.

Then the harbour people had the sovereign? – Yes.

Would not the stores and sails realise more than £1? – The stores were all washed away when she sunk.

I suppose they were not worth much? – No.

The Official Receiver: Do you occupy 35, Radnor Street at 5s. 8d. a week? – I have taken it for my daughter and my nephew. The furniture in it is my daughter`s. She has lived there about three or four years. She was my daughter by my first marriage. She is married, and the husband earns the living by fishing. None of my furniture is there. I have no property there belonging to my creditors.

Be careful. Mr. Banks informs me that there is. – No.

No sails, or ropes, or spars, or anything? – No.

Nothing from the public house? – No.

No sails, or wines, or spirits? – No.

Now, be very careful! If I find it out you know you will get into trouble? – There is nothing whatever.

You have nothing except this furniture, which is claimed by your wife? – I have nothing, only what I stand upright in.

During the 14 years you have been in business you have always been in trouble? – Always.

The examination was then adjourned till the 29^th.

Folkestone Chronicle 29-8-1896

Monday, August 24^th: Before Messrs. J. Banks and W.G. Herbert.

A labourer working on the Hotel Metropole was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Radnor Street.

P.C. Burniston said he saw prisoner in Radnor Street shortly after midnight on Saturday, knocking at the Star public house. He was drunk, shouting, and making use of obscene language. Witness took him into custody as he refused to desist, and said he wanted to be locked up. Witness understood that previously he had fallen into four feet of water in the harbour.

The Superintendent said that when prisoner was brought to the police station his clothes were saturated. He had only just put them n, as they had been drying.

He was fined 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, or seven days`. He asked for time to pay, but it was refused, as he had nearly 10s. on him.

Folkestone Express 29-8-1896

Local New

On Monday, Frederick Pearson, a labourer, was charged with drunkenness It appeared that a constable found him outside the Star Inn at 12.30 on Sunday morning making a disturbance. His clothing was soaking wet, and he said he had tumbled into the Harbour. Defendant stated that he had been lodging at a certain house, but the landlord had let his bed that night to another man, and he was going round from house to house to try and find another. The Bench fined him 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, which he asked time to pay, but as he had money upon him the Superintendent thought he had better oppose the application, and defendant therefore paid the money.

Folkestone Up To Date 17-12-1898

Saturday, December 10^th: Before J. Fitness, W.G. Herbert, W. Wightwick, and C.J. Pursey Esqs.

Edward Wilson was summoned for being drunk in charge of a carriage in Rendezvous Street on the 2^nd December.

P.C. Lawrence said: On Friday morning, the 2^nd inst., I saw the defendant drunk in a cart. He was swaying to and fro, and the reins were lying loose.

The defendant, in reply to the charge, told the Magistrates that he went to the Star to get some refreshment, and having had none for two or three years he knew no more until he came to himself at the police station. He was very sorry to have given so much trouble; he thanked the police for taking care of him, and he trusted he would never offend again.

The Chairman: You put yourself in a very dangerous position. If you can`t take care of yourself it is very good there are people to take care of you.

The defendant was fined 10s., and 9s. costs, in default 14 days`.

The fine was paid.

Royal George 1880s

Folkestone Express 17-4-1880

County Court

Saturday, April 10^th:

Crump v L.S. Wallace: Plaintiff is the landlord of the Royal George Inn, and he obtained judgement against the defendant, who is a medical man, residing at Brockley, near New Cross, for £2 13s. 4d., a debt incurred while he was staying at plaintiff`s house. His Honour ordered his committal for 30 days, but suspended the warrant for 14 days for payment.

Folkestone Express 30-7-1881

Wednesday, July 27^th: Before The Mayor, General Cannon, Alderman Caister and J. Fitness Esq.

William Davis was charged with stealing a concertina, value 7s. 6d., on the previous day.

George Heatcote, a boiler maker, lodging at the Oddfellows Arms, said he was in the Royal George on the previous afternoon playing a concertina, and left about seven o`clock, leaving the concertina there. When he returned a few minutes afterwards the instrument was gone. He gave information to the police, and subsequently saw the prisoner at the Radnor lodging house, with the concertina in his possession.

P.C. Hogben said he received information from prosecutor that he had lost a concertina. He went to the common lodging house, and there found prisoner in the kitchen playing a concertina. He asked prisoner to let him look at it, and prisoner said it belonged to one of his mates. Witness took the concertina and showed it to prosecutor, who identified it as his property. Prosecutor went with witness to the kitchen and gave prisoner into custody. Prisoner was very violent and used beastly language all the way up the street.

Prosecutor, in reply to the clerk, said he had not known prisoner previous to Monday. They had been in company together on that day.

Prisoner said he took the concertina to his lodging, thinking prosecutor would go there for it. He had no intention of stealing it.

The Bench did not consider there was any felonious intention and dismissed the prisoner.

Folkestone Express 14-1-1882

Editorial

There is no getting away from the fact that publicans are a badly-used class of tradesmen, and this was very strongly exemplified at the borough bench on Saturday. If a landlord of an inn permits a disturbance to take place in his house, he is amenable to the law. This being so, the law should uphold him in any reasonable precautions he may take to secure order. The County Court Judge recently remarked that when he could not reconcile common law with common sense, he came to the conclusion that there was something wrong in the common law. And that is just the conclusion common sense must arrive at in regard to the case in point. We have not the slightest doubt that the Magistrates` Clerk rightly advised he justices as to the law, but an Act of Parliament which will not protect and support a publican who refuses to serve a man, whom though apparently sober, he believes will create a disturbance, but who actually says he was so drunk that he could not remember what had taken place, is manifestly an unjust one.

Saturday, January 7^th: Before The Mayor, Captain Fletcher, Alderman Hoad, F. Boykett and M.J. Bell Esqs.

John Davidson jun. was charged with being abusive and quarrelsome and refusing to quite the Royal George Hotel on the 31^st December.

Mr. J.H. Mountstephen, the proprietor, said the defendant was in the bar using very bad language about 2.30 in the afternoon. He was abusing the barmaid, and witness ordered him to leave, but he refused to do so. He went in search of a policeman. Defendant appeared to be sober. He had nothing to drink, and the barmaid had orders not to serve him, and that was the cause of his abuse.

Harriett Smith, the barmaid, said in consequence of instructions she refused to serve defendant. He called her foul names. Mr. Mountstephen ordered him to leave, and as he refused he went to fetch a policeman. While he was gone, defendant went away.

Defendant said he had been off to a ship where he had a lot to drink. If he had not been drunk, he should not have entered the house. He did not remember using abusive language in the house at all.

The Bench dismissed the summons.

Folkestone Express 17-11-1883

Monday, November 12^th: Before The Mayor, Colonel De Crespigny, Alderman Caister, J. Fitness, J. Clark, and J. Holden Esqs.

James Higgins was charged with being a deserter from the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, stationed at Dover.

P.C. Knowles said he found the prisoner in the Royal George on the previous day, without either pass or furlough. He took him into custody, and had considerable trouble in getting the prisoner to the police station.

Corporal West, 2^nd Battalion, Dublin Fusiliers, said he knew the prisoner as a private in the Regiment. He left the barracks on Saturday night without leave.

The prisoner was ordered to be handed over to a military escort and taken back to his Regiment.

Folkestone Express 19-1-1884

Monday, January 14^th: Before Colonel De Crespigny, Alderman Caister, J. Holden, J. Clark and J. Fitness Esqs.

Charles Jones was charged with stealing a till, value 1s., and 4s. in money, the property of Matilda Crump, landlady of the Royal George.

William John Ford, a ship`s carpenter, said on Saturday afternoon he was in the private bar of the Roay George, kept by his aunt, Mrs. Crump. His attention was attracted by hearing money jingle in the direction of the outer bar. Someone in the bar called out “Two sixpences for a shilling”. He ran into the bar, and saw a man with no hat on just going out of the door. He noticed the till was gone. He ran out of the wholesale entrance and met P.C. Keeler, whom he asked if he had seen a man go past with no hat on. Keeler said he had. They then went in opposite directions and witness overtook the prisoner in a court. He was counting some money. He said “I want you, old fellow, for taking a till out of the bar”. Prisoner replied that he knew nothing about it, and had never been in the house. He gave him into the custody of P.C. Keeler. He subsequently found a hat in the bar of the Royal George. A chair had been removed up to the front of the counter so that anyone standing on it could reach the till. When they got to the top of High Street prisoner refused to go any further unless he was carried. He could identify the prisoner as the man he saw in the bar. There was no-one else in the bar when he left.

Arthur Frank Ellis said he saw the prisoner in the bar of the Royal George about five o`clock, in company with two other men. He then had his hat in his hand. Witness afterwards went with Ford, and saw him stop the prisoner, who had his hat in his hand.

Mrs. Crump said on Saturday afternoon she saw the till safe. It then contained about 4s. Prisoner was in the bar at the time with two men.

P.C. Keeler said he took the prisoner into custody on Saturday afternoon. At the police station he searched him. When charged with stealing the till and contents he said “I deny the charge”. He had 1s. 7½d. concealed in a sock in the lining of his coat. He searched for the till and found it in a doorway in Queen`s Square, near the Royal George. He had previously seen prisoner pass that way, and noticed that he had no hat on. He received the hat produced from Mrs. Crump. He offered it to prisoner, who said “That`s mine, and the handkerchief too”.

Prisoner elected to be tried summarily, and pleaded Not Guilty. He said he left the bar intending to return, or he would not have left his hat there.

He was convicted, and sentenced to two months` hard labour.

Folkestone News 19-1-1884

Monday, January 14^th: Before Colonel De Crespigny, Alderman Caister, J. Clark, J. Holden and J. Fitness Esqs.

Charles Jones was charged with stealing a till and 4s. in money from the Royal George on the 12^th inst.

Wm. J. Ford, carpenter on board the steamship Boulogne, stated that he was in the Royal George hotel about 5.10 on the afternoon of the 12^th inst., when he heard money jingle in the direction of the bar, and he ran to the bar and saw the prisoner just going out, without a hat. Witness noticed the till was gone and he ran out, and seeing a policeman, asked him if he had seen a man without a hat. He and the policeman took different directions, and witness eventually overtook the prisoner, who was counting some money in his hand. On his charging the prisoner with the theft, prisoner denied having been in the place. P.C. Keeler came up, and he gave the prisoner into his custody. Prisoner`s hat was afterwards found in the bar at the Royal George. There was a chair placed against the bar so that prisoner could reach to get at the till. Witness saw the face of the man as he went out the bar door, and he recognised the prisoner as the man who ran out the bar door.

A.F. Ellis, visitor at the Royal George, said he saw the prisoner in the bar in company with two other men. Prisoner then had his hat in his hand. Witness went with Ford and overtook the prisoner in South Street. Prisoner was then counting some money.

Mrs. Crump, landlady of the Royal George, said she served a customer shortly before the robbery. Prisoner was in the bar at the time. There was about 4s. in the till.

P.C. Keeler said he received the prisoner into custody from the witness Ford. On their arrival at the police station prisoner was charged with the robbery. He denied the charge. On being searched, prisoner was found to have 1s. 7½d. concealed in his coat. Witness afterwards searched for the till, and found it near the Royal George, in a doorway. Witness had previously seen the prisoner come from the direction where the till was found. Witness then noticed that prisoner had no hat on. Prisoner had, since he had been in custody, acknowledged that the hat found in the bar was his.

Prisoner pleaded Not Guilty. He was in the bar with two or three other men. He left his hat whilst he went out for a few minutes. He had been in and out several times during the afternoon.

Prisoner was sent to prison for two months.

Folkestone Express 27-9-1884

Wednesday, September 24^th: Before The Mayor, Alderman Caister, Dr. Bateman, Captain Carter, J. Holden, J. Clark and J. Fitness Esqs.

Adjourned Licensing Meeting

Mrs. Crump, of the Royal George Hotel, was called upon to support the renewal of her licence, and she did not appear, but had sent her barmaid, who said that Mrs. Crump was unwell. The Bench at first refused to grant the licence, but eventually granted it and gave it to the person who represented Mrs. Crump, with instructions to tell her that she would have to appear in person for the future, and look well to the conduct of her house during the ensuing year.

Folkestone Express 28-3-1885

Tuesday, March 24^th: Before Aldermen Banks and Hoad.

Richard Gatehouse, no home, was brought up on a charge of stealing 1s. and a purse belonging to William Bull, of 16, Rossendale Street. It appeared that the men had been together in the George Hotel bar, and there, it was alleged, the purse was stolen.

The prosecutor was not in Court, and the prisoner was therefore discharged. Almost at the same instant, the prosecutor arrived, only to find that the prisoner had departed.

Folkestone Express 30-1-1886

Saturday, January 23^rd: Before The Mayor, F. Boykett, W.J. Jeffreason and H.W. Poole Esqs.

Mrs. Crump, landlady of the George Hotel (sic), was summoned for having her house open for the sale of liquor during prohibited hours.

Sergeant Warman said on Wednesday morning, the 6^th January, at ten minutes past twelve, he was on duty in Beach Street. In company with P.C. Wood he visited the Royal George Hotel. The front door was unfastened. He saw three men in front of the bar, named Tucker, Griffiths and Nelson, in company with a person named Miss Smith, who lived in the house, and a young person behind the bar. There were five tankards standing on the bar close to the men, and two glasses, which had contained stout or porter. He asked how it was they made it so late. Miss Smith said “All right, Sergeant Harman. I am talking to these men about my window being broken last night”. He said “Are you in charge of the house?” She said “Yes. Mrs. Crump is away, and I am very sorry for it”. He told her he was responsible, and should report the matter to the Superintendent. She said “I am very sorry. I hope you won`t do that”.

By Mr. Minter: I believe Mrs. Crump was away. I asked the men in the presence of Miss Smith if they could give any explanation why they were there at that time of night. I got no reply from them. Tucker endeavoured to get out of the house, but was prevented by P.C. Wood.

Mr. Minter, for the defence, said Mrs. Crump was away ill in Devonshire. She left instructions that the house was to be closed at the proper time, and that had been done. There had been some damage done to the doors and windows the previous night, and Miss Smith was simply in conversation with the three men about the matter, and the lapse of time was not noticed.

Harriet Smith said she was managing the house for Mrs. Crump. She was particularly careful to close the house at eleven o`clock. On the night in question Tucker went in about half past ten, and another man about a quarter to eleven. She was telling them of what had occurred on the previous night. They had nothing drawn for them after eleven.

Elizabeth Macpherson, barmaid, said on the night in question she was sitting in the private bar waiting for Miss Smith to go to bed. Nothing was drawn for the men after eleven. The bar door was closed and locked, and only the hotel entrance door was open.

The Bench dismissed the summons, and summonses against the three men who were on the premises were withdrawn.

Folkestone News 30-1-1886

Wednesday, January 27^th: Before The Mayor, General Armstrong, H.W. Poole and F. Boykett Esqs.

Mrs. M. Crump, landlady of the Royal George Hotel, was summoned for keeping the house open during prohibited hours. Mr. Minter appeared for the defendant, and on her behalf pleaded Not Guilty.

P.S. Harman said on Thursday morning, January 6^th, about ten minutes past twelve, he was on duty in Beach Street. In company with P.C. Wood he visited the Royal George Hotel. The front door was unfastened and he went in. Three men were standing in front of the bar, along with a Miss Smith, who lived in the house. There was a young person behind the bar. A pint tankard and two glasses stood on the bar near the men. They appeared to have been recently used. Witness said “How is it you make it so late tonight?” Miss Smith said “It`s all right, Sergeant Harman. I`m talking to these men alone, my window being broken last night”. He said “Are you in charge of the house?” and she said “Yes. Miss Crump is away. I am very sorry for it”. He told her he should report it to the Superintendent. She said “I hope you won`t. I`m very sorry”. He then left the house.

By Mr. Minter: I believe Mrs. Crump is away.

By the Clerk: I asked the men in the presence of Miss Smith if they could give any explanation why they were there at that time of night, and they did not answer. One of the men, Turner, tried to escape, but was prevented by P.C. Wood.

Mr. Minter said the house was in the care of Miss Smith. Her instructions were to close the house punctually at eleven o`clock. He believed that had been done, as no previous complaints had been made. The night previous the front door had been smashed, and the handle taken off the bell. Undoubtedly Miss Smith was telling those three men about it, and they did not observe how the time was flying. The charge was for keeping the house open for the sale of liquor. The question would have to be decided by the Bench. The fact of the men being there did not prove the case.

He called Miss Harriett Smith, who said she was in the employment of Mrs. Crump. She always closed the house at eleven o`clock. It was a fact that the door had been broken, and that she was telling the men about it. No liquor was served after eleven o`clock. They did not notice the time as there was no clock in that bar. They were just shaking hands when the police sergeant came in.

Corroborative evidence was given by the barmaid.

The summons was then dismissed. The summonses against the three men were withdrawn.

Folkestone Express 29-5-1886

Tuesday, May 25^th: Before Dr. Bateman, Alderman Caister, J. Holden and J. Fitness Esqs.

James Leon and Thomas Leon were charged with stealing one bowl, containing 15s., the property of William Hearnden, landlord of the Oddfellows in Radnor Street. The prisoners lodged there, and on the previous morning they both kept asking him to trust them with beer. They were in the taproom which was close to the bar. He watched the prisoners and saw them go to the closet and come out, and afterwards he noticed the bowl in the closet. The money was all in silver.

Susannah Hearnden, wife of the prosecutor, said she went to the bowl on the morning in question between 9 and 10, and there was between 9s. and 15s. in silver in it. She went out a few minutes and when she returned she went to the drawer again and missed the bowl and the money.

Elizabet Macpherson, barmaid at the Royal George Hotel, recognised both the prisoners, who went to their bar between 10 and 11 o`clock that morning. She served them with beer and rum, for which the prisoner Leon paid each time with a sixpence.

Sergeant Butcher proved apprehending the prisoners. He found them lying on the embankment near the Junction Station at 12.45. He awoke them and found they were both very drunk. With assistance he took them to the police station. He searched the prisoners and found 4d. on Leon and 1s. 2d. on the other prisoner.

The prisoners were sentenced each to six weeks` hard labour.

Folkestone News 29-5-1886

Tuesday, May 26^th: Before Dr. Bateman, Alderman Caister, J. Fitness and J. Holden Esqs.

James Leon and Thomas Freeney were charged with stealing a bowl containing 9s. in silver, the property of William Hearnden.

William Hearnded, landlord of the Oddfellows, in Radnor Street, said: About a week ago, prisoners came to lodge in my house. Yesterday they kept asking me for beer in the taproom. They wanted trust because they had no money. My wife was in and out of the bar, and left there about nine o`clock for a few minutes. I kept seeing them peep into the bar, and afterwards I found the bowl in which the money was kept in the closet. It was usually kept in the bar. He had seen it there about eight o`clock, when there was about 15s. in it.

Cross-examined: I did not see you sell your coat and shirt for 8d. I gave you two pints for a “livener”, but that was at eight o`clock.

Susannah Hearnden, landlady of the Oddfellows, said she was absent from the bar only a few minutes, and on coming back she missed the bowl and the silver that was in it. She left prisoners standing in front of the bar when she went out.

Elizabeth MacPherson, barmaid at the Royal George Hotel, recognised prisoners, who came to the bar, and she served them with three quarts of beer and twopennyworth of rum. The prisoner Leon paid each time with sixpences.

Police sergeant Butcher said he went in search of the prisoners and found them lying fast asleep on the embankment near the Junction Station at 12.45. He woke them. They were very drunk, and with assistance he brought them to the station. They were charged by the Superintendent, when Leon asked if anyone saw them take it. On Leon he found 4d., and on Freeney he found 1s 2d.

Prisoners pleaded Not Guilty. Sentenced to six weeks` imprisonment with hard labour.

Folkestone News 12-6-1886

Saturday, June 5^th: Before The Mayor, Aldermen Caister and Sherwood, J. Clark, J. Holden and J. Fitness Esqs.

William Bartlett was called, but did not answer, and the charge of being disorderly was heard in his absence.

P.C. Stanning said: On Sunday evening last I was on duty in Beach Street, and was called to the Royal George to turn defendant out of the house. When he was outside I requested him to go home, but he went into Radnor Street, and there made a most horrible noise with a mouth organ, and collected a most disorderly mob around him.

Fined 20s., with 10s. costs, or 14 days`.

Folkestone Express 29-10-1887

Wednesday, October 26^th: Before H.W. Poole and Surgeon General Gilbourne.

Thomas John Pope was granted an extension of temporary authority to carry on the Royal George Hotel.

Folkestone Express 17-12-1887

Wednesday, December 14^th: Before Capt. Carter, J. Hoad, J. Fitness and E.R. Ward Esqs.

The licence of the Royal George Inn, was transferred to Mr. Thomas J. Pope

Folkestone Express 21-4-1888

Wednesday, April 18^th: Before The Mayor, Surgeon General Gilbourne, Col. De Crespigny, J. Brooke and H.W. Poole Esqs.

Charles Stone was charged with obstructing P.C. Osborn in the execution of his duty.

P.C. Osborn said when he had Noble in custody, Stone came from the direction of the arches and tried to take him away. He dragged both of them from the Royal George to Austin`s shop. Defendant was not sober.

Defendant said he was trying to get the man home quietly when P.C. Osborn came up. He then advised him not to resist the police.

John Minter, a labourer, said he saw defendant have hold of Noble`s arm whilst the constable had him.

Supt. Taylor said there were several convictions against the defendant, from 1880 onward. On one occasion he was sentenced to a month`s imprisonment for assaulting the police.

The Bench fined him £1 and 11s. costs, or 14 days` hard labour. Allowed a week to pay.

Folkestone Express 14-7-1888

Saturday, July 7^th: Before The Mayor and J. Fitness Esq.

Edward Sheward was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Fenchurch Street.

Kennett, the Market Inspector, said on Friday he was called by the landlord of the Royal George to eject the defendant and a prostitute from his house. He did so; the woman went away, but the defendant wanted to fight and was very abusive. A man named Smith ultimately took him away.

The defendant said he formerly lodge with Kennett, and ever since that time he had sought to annoy him.

Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and 9s. costs. He asked for time to pay, and the Mayor recommended him to go to the landlord of the public hose where he got drunk and get the money.

Folkestone Chronicle 8-6-1889

Saturday, June 1^st: Before Alderman Banks, W. Wightwick Esq., Surgeon General Gilbourne, Major H.W. Poole, and J. Brooke Esq.

The licence of the Royal George Hotel was transferred to Mrs. Susan Caroline Elgar.

Folkestone Express 8-6-1889

Saturday, June 1^st: Before Alderman J. Banks, H.W. Poole, J.H. Brooke, and W. Wightwick Esqs., and Surgeon General Gilbourne.

Mrs. Susan Caroline Elgar applied for the transfer of the Royal George Hotel, which was granted.

Folkestone Chronicle 22-6-1889

Thursday, June 20^th: Before Captain Crowe and J. Brooke Esq.

George White, a tramp, was charged with stealing a cheese, value 2s. 6d., the property of Joseph Baxendale (Pickford and Co.).

Herbert Major, landlord of the Queen`s Head Inn, said on Wednesday afternoon one of Pickford`s vans was standing opposite the Royal George, and he saw the prisoner take something out of the van, put it under his coat, and run in the direction of Radnor Street. He told the driver of the van what he had seen, and afterwards went with P.C. Bailey to the Radnor lodging house, where he pointed out the prisoner. There was a cheese on the table, cut into pieces.

William Rye, a carman in the employ of Messrs. Baxendale, said he was delivering beer at the Royal George Inn, and had 25 Dutch cheeses in his van. He was in the cellar, and when he came up Mr. Major told him what had occurred.

Prisoner was sentenced to two months` imprisonment.

Folkestone Express 22-6-1889

Thursday, June 20^th: Before Captain Crowe and J. Brooke Esqs.

George White was charged with stealing a cheese, value 2s. 6d., the property of Joseph Baxendale.

Herbert Major, landlord of the Queen`s Head Inn, said on Wednesday afternoon one of Pickford`s vans was standing opposite the Royal George. Prisoner was standing by the van. Witness saw him take something out of the van, put it under his coat, and run in the direction of Radnor Street. He told the driver of the van what he had seen, and afterwards went with P.C. Bailey to the Radnor lodging house, where he pointed out the prisoner. There was a cheese on the table, cut into pieces.

William Rye, carman in the employ of Messrs. Baxendale (Pickford and Co.), said he was delivering beer at the Royal George Inn, and had 25 Dutch cheeses in his van. He was in the cellar, and when he came up Mr. Major told him what had occurred. He counted the cheeses and found one was missing.

P.C. Bailey proved apprehending the prisoner at the Radnor and finding the cheese on the table. When charged he said he knew nothing about it.

Prisoner was sentenced to two months` imprisonment.

Folkestone Chronicle 7-9-1889

Wednesday, September 4^th: Before J. Clarke and J. Fitness Esqs.

Edwin John Pope was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Royal George on August 28^th, and also with assaulting a barman.

Stephen Fowle, barman at the Royal George, said on Wednesday last the defendant went to the house in a drunken condition, and he refused to serve him. He then struck witness between the eyes.

The Bench fined defendant 5s. for refusing to leave, and 9s. costs, and 10s. for the assault, with 9s. costs.

Folkestone Express 7-9-1889

Wednesday, September 4^th: Before J. Clarke and J. Fitness Esqs.

Edwin John Pope, a fisherman, was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Royal George on August 28^th, and also with assaulting the barman. The defendant pleaded Guilty.

Stephen Fowle, barman at the Royal George, said on Wednesday last the defendant went to the house in a drunken condition, and he refused to serve him. He then struck him between the eyes, and was afterwards ejected from the house.

The Bench fined defendant 5s. for refusing to leave, and 9s. costs, and 10s. for the assault, and 9s. costs, and in default seven days` hard labour for the first offence, and for the second, 14 days` without hard labour.