From the Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 7 January,1860. Price 1d.

W. H. TOWN, KING'S ARMS INN, Market Place, Earl Street

Wines, Spirits, and Malt Liquor, of the Best Quality.

Genuine London Porter 1s. per Gallon.

Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 7th July 1860.

W. H. Town, "King's Arms Inn," Market Place, Earl Street, Maidstone.

Wines, Spirits, and Malt Liquors, of the Best Quality.

Genuine London Porter 1s. per gallon.

Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 21st July 1860.

Maidstone Petty sessions. Saturday.

(Before C. Ellis, Esq., in the chair, H. Argles, C. Arkcoll, and T. W. Allen, Esq.)

William Henry Town, landlord of the "King's Arms," Earl Street, was charged with an offence against the tenor of his licence by allowing prostitutes and disorderly persons to assemble in his house.

Police Sergeant Sunnucks deposed that on Saturday, 30th June, he was on duty in Week Street, when his attention was arrested by the noise in Earl Street, and upon proceeding there he saw fou men, who were in a state of intoxication, enter the defendant's house. He afterwards, in company with Police Sergeant Rhodes and P.C. Belsey, visited the house of defendant, which he found in great confusion. he there saw between 20 and 30 person's, some drinking, others skipping and dancing about the house, whilst others were asleep on the settle in the back room. Upon seeing the defendant he asked him if there were any persons in the bar parlour. Defendant replied "go and see." Witness preceded there and found the room full. There were eight prostitutes, several men, residents of the town, and some strangers.

By Mr. Morgan:- It was the night after Lenham races. He did not see any disorderly conduct, but on entering the house he heard a great noise.

Police Sergeant Rhodes deposed that he met the last witness near defendants house, and on going into the back sitting room he saw two females and two others go out of the house, as he (witness) entered. He had previously been there at one o'clock. On knocking at defendant's door he heard someone inside say "You may knock b-----, we are all right."

Mr. Morgan urged that the defendant was placed in a somewhat difficult position, it being the night after Lenham races some of the parties had returned home with Mr. Town to supper, which was not against the tenor of his license, and there were mitigating circumstances in the case.

The chairman said that having considered the case, they would gladly allow any circumstances in mitigation, if such existed, but the evidence has shewn that at that very early hour in the morning the defendant's house was open as a place of resort for prostitutes, and it was not to be supposed that the proceedings on that morning were very different from those of previous occasions, and that defendant was conducting his house and a very disorderly manner.

Defendant, who have been previously fined £5 for a similar offence was ordered to pay a fine of £10, and 16s. costs. The Chairman remarking that the circumstances would not be forgotten and the next licensing day and the magistrates would have hereafter to decide whether the defendant was a suitable man to hold a licence.

Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 8th September 1860.

Maidstone Petty sessions. Annual General licensing day.

This was the annual licensing day. The licences of the "Kings Arms" and "Jolly Waterman" were suspended to 2nd September.

Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 29th September 1860.

W. H. Towne, "Kings Arms Inn," Earl Street.

Begs to inform his friends and the inhabitants of Maidstone and its vicinity that he intends carrying on the business of Post and Job Master, lately conducted by W. Bishop, of Earl Street, Maidstone.

Horses and Carriages of every description Let on hire, on reasonable terms.

From the Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, 15 June 1861.

Maidstone Petty Sessions. Obstructing the Market Square.

At the above Court William Henry Town, the landlord of the "King's Arms," Earl Street, Maidstone, was summoned at the instance of the Market Committee, for allowing a wagon laden with straw to stand in the market square during the night of the 4th and 5th inst. The case was proved by police-sergeant Rhodes and police-constable Brook. Mr. Town did not make his appearance till the case had been nearly heard, but when he came he admitted the charge, but said he was not at all aware he was doing wrong, as he had paid a toll to Mr. Chambers, the lessee of the market tolls, to be allowed to stand the wagon there. As soon, however, as he discovered he was acting contrary to the bye-laws, he caused the wagon to be removed to the Star yard.

The magistrates, under these circumstances, said they must dismiss the case, as Mr. Chambers appeared to be the person to blame, he having no right to grant such a use of the square, that being a place for the sale of provisions only.

From the Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, 26 October 1861.

The Municipal Elections. High Street Ward.

A meeting of the burgesses of this ward was held on Wednesday night, at the "King's Arms Inn," Earl Street, for the purpose of nominating to members to serve in the Town Council for the ensuing 3 years. The proceedings were of a very formal character. The chair was taken at half past eight by Mr. Joseph Brown, who opened the meeting by stating the objects for which they had met. Mr. Charles Ellis, jun., then rose to propose the nominations of Messrs. Day and Stanger, (the out-coming members,) which was seconded by Mr. Bartlett. Previous to putting the resolution, the chairman desired to know whether any person present wished to ask the candidates any questions, whereupon Mr. Collins rose and declaimed very strongly upon the exorbitant charges for education at the Grammar School, and that it demanded the earnest consideration of the Corporation and also of the ratepayers, as a present it was a gross injustice that the poorer classes of the community should be taxed for the support of a school where the sons of wealthy men alone can gain admissions. The remarks of Mr. Collins were warmly applauded, and they appeared to be the sentiments of the meeting. Mr. T. Wells follow with some forcible observations on the necessity for some alteration in the school, so that the poorer classes might participate in the benefits to be derived. The chairman having put the resolution that Messers. Day and Stanger be nominated to serve again in the council, it was carried unanimously. Mr. Stanger, in returning thanks, entered into some length on his stewardship for the past 3 years stating that he was very desirous of having the question of the Grammar school thoroughly investigated, and if anything could be devised where by the inhabitants would be benefited, it would meet with his most ardent support. Mr. Joseph Day briefly returned thanks for his father, who was unavoidably absent. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

Both candidates may therefore be said to be in favour of a reduction in the Grammar school.