Kentish Gazette 23 September 1780.

Advertisement: "Folkestone Arms," (late the "White Hart") Folkestone, James Bateman informs his friends and the public in general that he has completely rebuilt his house and fitted it up in the most genteel and commodious manner for the reception and accommodation of all who will do him the favour of their company.

He has also provided himself with a fresh assortment of liquors of every kind, and of the best sorts; he therefore humbly hopes for a continuance of that encouragement which, having long experienced he most gratefully acknowledges, and will endeavour to deserve in future.

Folkestone Sept. 22nd, 1780.

Kentish Gazette 20 January 1781.

Advertisement: Notice: Whereas a black mare was put into the stable of the "Folkestone Arms Inn," Folkestone, on Friday the 12th, and has not been enquired after since, whoever can prove the said mare their property may have her again by paying the expenses.

Folkestone, Jan. 19, 1781.

Kentish Gazette 18 August 1781.

Advertisement extract: To be sold publicly to the highest bidder, on Monday, the tenth day of September next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Folkestone Arms, in the town of Folkestone, unless disposed of before by private contract, of which timely notice will be given: A messuage or tenement, with the barn, stable, outhouses, edifices and buildings, with the appurtenances thereto belonging, in good repair; in the parish of, and near or adjoining to the town of Folkestone aforesaid, in the occupation of Mr. John Baker, Brewer.

Kentish Gazette, 24 February, 1804.

LOST, STOLEN, OR STRAYED,

FROM FOLKESTONE, ON SATURDAY LAST, A WHITE POINTER DOG, with a liver-coloured head, and a large liver-coloured spot on one side, and answers to the name of Don.

Any person who shall bring the said dog to the "Folkestone Arms," Folkestone, shall receive a reward of TWO GUINEAS, and any one found detaining him after this notice, will be prosecuted to the utmost figure of the law.

Feb. 20, 1804.

Kentish Gazette 8 April 1808.

Advertisement.

NOTICE.

The Creditors of Thomas Rouse, of Folkestone, are requested to meet the Trustees of his estate and effects on Monday next, the 11th day of this instant, April, at the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

Kentish Gazette 13 May 1808.

Obituary.

Died, May 7th, at Folkestone, at an advanced age, Mr. George Janeway, landlord of the Folkestone Arms inn.

Kentish Gazette 25 November 1808.

Advertisement.

To be peremptorily sold by Auction, at the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, on Friday, the 2nd day of December next, at two o'clock (unless disposed of by private contract, of which notice will be given;)

All that substantial Freehold messuage or tenement, with the wash-house and joint use of the yard, well therein, and passage from the street thereto, with the adjoining messuage or tenement and premises of Mr. Paul Rayner, situate, lying, and being in Dover Street, Folkestone, and now in the occupation of Mr. William Moon.

Further particulars may be had of Mr. Knocker, attorney at law, Dover.

Kentish Gazette 29 November 1808.

Advertisement.

The estate at Folkestone, advertised to be sold at the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, on Friday, the 2nd day of December, is disposed of by private contract.

Kentish Gazette 26 December 1809.

Advertisement.

To be sold by Auction, on Wednesday next, 27th December, at noon, at the Folkestone Arms, Folkestone: The Hull of His Majesty's Gun-Brig, Defender, which has been driven on shore at Cock Point, near Folkestone.

Conditions will be made known at the time of sale.

J. Trounsell, Naval Officer, Deal, 23rd Dec., 1809.

From the Kentish Gazette, 12 January, 1810.

TOWN OF FOLKESTONE.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. DAVID MAJOR.

ON Tuesday the 16th day of January instant, at two o’clock in the afternoon, at the "Folkestone Arms," Folkestone, subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced, the following Freehold and Copyhold Premises.

Lot 1. All that FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with a convenient Room behind the same, and Garden thereto adjoining, situate and being in George-lane, in Folkestone, now in the occupation of Mr. John Butcher.

Lot 2. All that FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with the Ground and Appurtenance thereto belonging, situate and being in Fancy-street, in Folkestone aforesaid, now in the occupation of Mr. David Browning.

Lot 3. All that COPYHOLD MESSUAGE or TENEMENT lately used as a Baker's Shop, desirably situated in Radnor-street, in Folkestone aforesaid, now or late in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Mummery.

Further particulars may be known by applying at the office of Messrs. Tournay, Hythe.

Kentish Gazette 22 June 1810.

Auction Advertisement.

On Monday, the 2nd day of July, 1810, at the sign of the Folkestone Arms, at two o'clock in the afternoon, the following Freehold Premises, situate and being within the parish and town of Folkestone and the liberty thereof, in the following lots, subject to the conditions of sale to be then and there produced:

Lot 1: A piece of pasture land, part of a piece of land, now in one piece, formerly in two pieces, lying at or near a place called the Forstall, in the parish and within the liberty of the town of Folkestone, as the same is now stumped off from Lot 2, and contains three acres and one rood, more or less, now in the tenancy of Wilson Wiles.

Lot 2: A piece of pasture land, part of and the residue of the said piece of land, now in one piece, and formerly in two pieces, adjoining Lot 1, as the same is now stumped off from Lot 1, and adjoins the Wheeler's shop there, and contains three acres and one rood, more or less, now also in the tenure of the said Wilson Wiles. A fence is to be made between Lots 1 and 2, as it is now stumped off, by, and at the joint expense of the purchasers of Lots 1 and 2.

Lot 3: A piece or parcel of pasture land, called Round Close, lying and being at or near a certain place called Foord, near and adjoining Park Lane, in the parish of Folkestone, containing one acre, more or less, now in the tenure or occupation of William Brann or his undertenants.

Lot 4: Two tenements, formerly in one, with the barn, stable, gardens, and one piece or parcel of meadow or pasture land, to the same belonging, containing in the whole five acres, more or less, situate and being in the said parish of Folkestone, now in the occupation of the said William Brann, or his undertenants.

The last lot, to which there is a good road at a short distance from the turnpike roads from Dover to Sandgate and from Folkestone to Canterbury, is particularly well-adapted for a tanner's yard or fellmonger's yard (part of which was formerly used in that trade), or for erecting a mill, as a strong and constant stream of water runs through the premises.

The tenants are tenants at will, and have notice to quit at Michaelmas next. The land tax is redeemed.

Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Reynolds, Attorney, Folkestone, Kent.

Kentish Gazette 22 January 1811.

Advertisement.

The creditors of Mr. William Reynolds, late of Folkestone, attorney at law, deceased, are requested to meet at the Folkestone Arms Inn, Folkestone aforesaid, on Wednesday, the 30th day of January instant, at twelve o'clock at noon, and such creditors who hold mortgages, bonds, notes or other securities are requested to present the same at the meeting.

Kentish Gazette 25 January 1811.

Advertisement.

The creditors of Mr. William Reynolds, late of Folkestone, attorney at law, deceased, are requested to meet at the Folkestone Arms Inn, Folkestone aforesaid, on Wednesday, the 6th day of February next, at twelve o'clock at noon, and such creditors who hold mortgages, bonds, notes or other securities are requested to present the same at the meeting.

Folkestone, 24th Jan. 1811.

Kentish Gazette 26 February 1811.

Advertisement.

The creditors of Mr. William Reynolds, late of Folkestone, attorney at law, deceased, are requested to meet at the Folkestone Arms Inn, Folkestone aforesaid, on Friday, the 1st day of March next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on important business relative to his concerns, and to execute the deed approved of at the first meeting of the creditors.

Folkestone, 25th February, 1811.

Kentish Gazette 27 August 1811.

The King v Richard Hambrook.

Assizes, Civil Side, Thursday, August 22, before Lord Chief Justice Ellenborough.

This was an indictment against the defendant for aiding in the escape of prisoners of war from Chesterfield, and for that purpose harbouring them in his house at Folkestone.

Mr. Serjeant Shepherd opened the case on behalf of the prosecution. The prisoner kept a small public house, called the Blue Anchor, so the question to be decided was whether the defendant was aiding in the escape of the prisoners in question, named Chanmont, Latardie, Jessileux, J.B. Marten, Laddie, Nutali and Bouet.

Mr. John Bouser, agent for the French prisoners of war at Chesterfield, deposed that all the above-named persons, except Bouet, were on their parole at Chesterfield, and absented themselves on the 18th of September last. The prisoners were brought into court and identified.

Lieut. Christie, of His Majesty's sloop Cordelia, saw a boat on the night of the 22nd Sept., which they brought to, after having fired at, although the person in it answered on being hailed that it was a Folkestone boat. There was a jar on board with some ale in it, and bread and rum, together with a large deal box. Next morning the witness sent them to the flagship on the Downs.

James Butler deposed that he was chaise driver at the Fountain Inn, in Canterbury, and on the evening of the – Sept., three gentlemen came there in a chaise, and the witness was desired to drive them to the "Blue Anchor," an inferior inn at Folkestone. He there saw the landlord, the defendant, who told the gentlemen, who had got out of the chaise, that he had got lodgings for them (on the question being put to him), but not in his own house. He had made no previous enquiry of them, or had any other conversation. The deal box they brought, they left till the landlord came back, when he paid the witness for the chaise, and desired him to put the box into his house. He also asked if the witness knew if there were any more coming, to which he replied in the negative. The witness had seen the box taken out of a boat at sea, which was the same as that he carried in the chaise.

Sherwood, another driver at the "Fountain Inn," at Canterbury, said that on the 19th Sept., a chaise came in from Sittingbourne, and the witness drove them to Folkestone. The witness took them to the "Folkestone Arms," but they were shown down the road to the "Blue Anchor" by Janeway, the son of the landlord of the "Folkestone Arms." When they got out he saw that they were foreigners and he recognised none of them.

James Janeway conducted the foreigners from the "Folkestone Arms" to the "Blue Anchor." They were all gone to bed, but Hambrook opened the door, and the gentlemen went in without having any conversation. The "Blue Anchor" was a small ale-house.

Sally Newman, servant to Hambrook, deposed that they had only one spare room in the house, that she remembered the foreigners coming, and identified the deal box taken from the chaise.

Thos. Mantell Esq., resident Agent for the Transport Board at Dover: He went on board the Guard ship on the Downs, hearing that the foreigners' boat, the Cat, had been taken. He saw the gentlemen and M. Bouet, who had made his escape.

Mr. Gurney made a most able address to the Jury on behalf of the defendants. He maintained that there was not the slightest evidence to affect the defendant, or to say that he was aiding those men in escaping. If Hambrook could be found Guilty, he would venture that there was not an innkeeper between Chesterfield and Folkestone who furnished a post-chaise or a lodging for the night who might not be indictable. Under the maxim of English law, that all men were deemed innocent till it were proved they were Guilty, were to be laid aside, the Jury could not come to the dreadful conclusion that the defendant was the base, disloyal subject to assist the enemies of his King and country. He then entered into the particulars of the evidence to show that there was nothing in it which showed that the defendant was aiding and assisting in the escape of prisoners of war.

Lord Ellenborough detailed the evidence delivered, dwelling particularly on the expressions used by the landlord, which His Lordship thought very equivocal, and he left it to the Jury to draw what inference they thought proper. His Lordship was much surprised that the French prisoners had not been called for the defendant.

Verdict: Guilty on the first count of concealing and secreting French prisoners of war.

Kentish Gazette 13 December 1811.

Advertisement.

To be sold by auction at the Folkestone Arms Inn, Folkestone, on Monday, the 30th day of December instant, at two o'clock in the afternoon, by David Major, the following freehold estates in lots:

Lot 1: A capital dwelling house, with the stable, yard, convenient garden and appurtenances, situate in Church Street, in Folkestone, forming a very desirable family residence, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Jordan.

Lot 2: A dwelling-house and shop, very desirably situated for trade, in High Street in Folkestone, with the garden, backside, appurtenances thereunto belonging, now in the occupation of Thomas Johnson.

Lot 3: A messuage and small garden, situate upon The Bayle, in Folkestone, in the occupation of Richard Benfield.

Lot 4: The scite and materials of part of an old building, adjoining the last-mentioned lot, containing 25 feet and five inches in front, and 72 feet in depth, in the occupation of Thomas Weekes.

Lot 5: The remaining part of the scite and materials of the said old building, of the same dimensions as the last lot, in the occupation of John Tart.

Lot 6: A messuage and garden, adjoining the last lot, in the occupation of Richard Major.

Lot 7: A small messuage and garden, adjoining the one last mentioned, now in the occupation of William Benfield.

Lot 8: A messuage, yard and appurtenances, in North Street, in Folkestone, now in the occupation of William Andrews.

Lot 9: A dwelling-house and shop, very eligibly situated for trade, in the main street of Hythe, with the yard, stable and appurtenances thereunto belonging, now in the occupation of ---- Watts.

Kentish Gazette 10 January 1812.

Advertisement.

To be sold by auction on Tuesday, the fourth day of February, 1812, at twelve o'clock at noon, at the Folkestone Arms Inn, in Folkestone, by David Major, in one lot;

A modern and substantially built Freehold mansion house, the late residence of Mr. William Reynolds, Attorney at Law, deceased, situate on the beautiful rising ground near the town of Folkestone, on the turnpike road leading from thence to Hythe, commanding on the landside a picturesque view of the adjoining country, and in front extensive sea prospect, and a long range of the French coast.

The house, which with corresponding wings, forms a very handsome elevation, comprises on the ground floor a spacious dining room, drawing room, and four good parlours, six airy and well proportioned chambers, with a dressing room on the second floor; on the attic storey, three good chambers and a laundry. The basement storey comprises two kitchens and a dairy, excellent cellarage and other suitable conveniences. The offices attached and detached are numerous and convenient, comprising a coach-house, capacious stabling, &c., with an excellent garden, encompassed by a twelve feet wall, clothed with choice fruit trees in high perfection. The house is fitted up in a handsome style, is in perfect repair, and altogether forms a most beautiful and complete residence for a family of distinction.

Also a rich meadow adjoining the house, containing about three acres and a half, fenced round with flourishing young quick, and a valuable piece of orchard and meadow land, adjoining the turnpike road and extending from the house to the town of Folkestone, containing in length 276 feet, and in depth 174 feet, most beautifully situated, from its extensive land and sea prospect, for building.

Immediate possession may be had, and particulars known of Mr. Shipdem, Solicitor, Dover, Mr. Mount, Solicitor, Canterbury, and Mr. Webb, Solicitor, Folkestone.

Kentish Gazette 17 April 1812.

Auction Advertisement.

To be sold by Auction, on Monday, the fourth day of May next, between the hours of twelve and one in the forenoon, at the Folkestone Arms Inn, Folkestone, by David Major,

All that spacious and substantially-built dwelling house, the late residence of Mr. William Reynolds, deceased, most delightfully situated on the rising ground, near the town of Folkestone, by the side of the turnpike road leading from thence to Hythe, with the front court and back garden. As the whole premises have been planned and divided into lots, forming three very desirable residences.

Also, the valuable piece of garden ground on the south side of the said dwelling House, adjoining the turnpike, road, being encompassed by a substantial and high wall, which is clothed with the choicest fruit trees.

A plan of the dwelling house, as divided, may be seen by applying to Mr. Webb, Solicitor, Folkestone, of whom, and of Mr. Shipden, Solicitor, Dover, Mr. Mount, Solicitor, Canterbury, further particulars may be known.

Kentish Gazette 29 May 1812.

Advertisement (Part)

To Brewers and others; To be sold by Auction, by Ayerst and Reeve, at the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, on Monday, the 22nd day of June, 1812, at four o'clock in the afternoon:

Lot 1: All that freehold, well-accustomed public house and premises called the Folkestone Lugger, with a large piece of ground adjoining, situate in Cowgate Street, in the Town of Folkestone, in the occupation of Francis Poskett, who has had notice to quit at Michaelmas next.

Note: Date is at Variance with More Bastions.

Kentish Gazette 21 July 1812.

On Thursday evening, the 16th inst., as Mr. And Mrs. Nicholson, of Lewes, were descending Folkestone Hill in a single horse chaise, he, thinking it safer to lead the horse down, gave the reins to Mrs. N. previous to his getting out, which unfortunately dropped from her hold, and the spirited animal finding himself at liberty, was in the act of setting off at full speed, when Mr. N., by a sudden spring, caught the reins, and in his endeavours to stop him overturned the vehicle, by which accident Mrs. N. sustained considerable injury, and now lies confined at the Folkestone Arms Inn. Mr. N. had the good fortune to escape with only a slight bruise on each thigh, although the horse knocked him down and rode over him, and nothing of the chaise remains whole but the wheels and springs.

Kentish Gazette 25 August 1812.

Advertisement.

Folkestone, to be sold by Auction, by Ayerst and Reeve;

At the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, on Thursday, the tenth day of September, 1812, at one o'clock in the afternoon, in one lot (unless previously disposed of by private contract, of which notice will be given in this paper).

All that Freehold piece or parcel of land, called Red Gate Field, containing by a late admeasurement 12 a. 3r. 37 p. little more or less, lying within half a mile of the town of Folkestone, on the turnpike road leading from thence to Hythe, commanding on the sea-side a long range of the French coast, and an extensive sea prospect; and in front, a fine view of the adjoining country, being most eligibly situated for building on.

Possession may be had at Michaelmas next, and half part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage, if required.

For further particulars apply at the Office of Messrs. De Lasaux and Boghurst, Solicitors, Ashford, who are authorised to treat for the sale by private contract.

Kentish Gazette 11 September 1812.

Tuesday last being the Mayor's choice for the town of Folkestone, Thomas Baker esq. was elected to the chair, who, after taking the necessary oaths, adjourned to the Folkestone Arms Inn, accompanied by the Jurats and the Primoris Offidi, where a sumptuous and well served up dinner was prepared for them. After the cloth was drawn the following toasts, &c., were pronounced from the chair: “The King and God Bless Him”, “The Prince Regent, and under his benign auspices may the Imperial Eagle be experimentally taught to play the wing at the roaring of the British Lion”, “The Queen and Royal Family”, “The Army and Navy”, “Alexander, and may the Gallick Cock be finally brought to feel the ascending influence of the Northern Constellation”, &c. Thus passed on the fleeting hour, interspersed with the convivial song and merry joke, until Nox was contemplating to withdraw her sombre curtain from the dusky landscape, which suggested to the company the idea of “ite domum”, and on which they unanimously arose, and congratulated the worth Mayor on his tenth election to the honour of the white wand.

Kentish Gazette 29 September 1812.

Advertisement.

To be peremptorily let to the highest bidder, by Ayerst and Reeve at the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, on Saturday the 10th day of October, 1812, at four o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as shall then be produced, (unless previously sold by private contract, of which notice will be given in this paper) for the term of seven years;

All that piece or parcel of arable land called or known by the name of Red Gate Field, containing by estimation 15 acres, little more or less, lying within half a mile of the town of Folkestone, and now in the occupation of Mr. Wiles, who quits possession at Michaelmas next.

For further particulars apply at the office of Messieurs De Lasaux and Boghurst, Solicitors, Ashford.

Kentish Gazette 6 October 1812.

Advertisement.

To be peremptorily let to the highest bidder, by Ayerst and Reeve at the Folkestone Arms, in Folkestone, on Monday the 12th day of October, 1812, instead of Saturday the 10th, as before advertised, at four o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as shall then be produced, for the term of seven years;

All that piece or parcel of arable land called or known by the name of Red Gate Field, containing by estimation 15 acres, little more or less, lying within half a mile of the town of Folkestone, and now in the occupation of Mr. Wiles, who quits possession at Michaelmas next.

For further particulars apply at the office of Messieurs De Lasaux and Boghurst, Solicitors, Ashford.

Kentish Gazette 21 May 1833.

Advertisement.

To be sold cheap, a neat, strong Stanhope and Harness. Apply to the Ostler, Folkestone Arms Inn, Folkestone.

Kentish Gazette 6 June 1837.

Advertisement: Folkestone, to tailors and drapers: To be disposed of, with immediate possession, an old-established shop, with the stock-in-trade &c., &c. The premises are freehold, situate in the High Street, and very commodious for a family. The business of tailor and draper has been carried on to a considerable extent for the last 50 years, now in the occupation of the proprietor, Thomas Golder, who has taken the "Folkestone Arms Inn," from whom further particulars may be had, Letters, post paid.

Kentish Gazette 14 August 1838.

Advertisement: To Publicans, Brewers and Others, To Let, a very capital Free Inn, with excellent stabling, situated in one of the principal streets in Folkestone, where the excise office is held, rent moderate, incoming can be reduced to £100, and the most satisfactory reasons will be given for the present tenant leaving.

For further particulars apply to Mr. Friend, Auctioneer, Northgate Street, Canterbury, or to Mr. Goulder, boat-builder, Folkestone. Letters to be post paid.

From the Kentish Gazette, 27 October 1840.

FOLKESTONE.

The mayor, magistrates, and members of the council, together with a numerous company of gentlemen belonging to Folkestone and its vicinity, partook of a dinner at the "Folkestone Arms Inn," on Wednesday, the 14th instant, in celebration of the nuptials of Lord Folkestone and the Lady Mary Grimstone. The dinner was served up in excellent style, and the hilarity of the meeting was sustained till a late hour.

Maidstone Gazette 11 January 1848

The much talked of new street from the High Street to the Mill Lane has at last been commenced by pulling down the old "Folkestone tavern," and clearing the garden grounds adjacent. We regret to hear that much opposition has been manifested, but the work will nevertheless be proceeded with as fast as the weather will permit, so that there will be no necessity for the ultimatum of our Boulogne contemporary, viz., “a lighted torch and a south-wester”.

Is this the same premises?

From the Kentish Gazette, 18 January 1846.

Folkestone.

We understand that a new church will be shortly built on the East Cliff (the site for the new town of Folkestone,) by the Earl of Radnor.

The projected new street, from High-street to the Mill-Lane, has at last been commenced by the pulling down of the old "Folkestone Tavern," and clearing the garden grounds adjacent.

Is this the same premises?

Maidstone Gazette 25 February 1851.

Advertisement: Folkestone, Kent. Mr. Godden is instructed to sell by public auction, on Monday, the 17th day of March, 1851, at Folkestone, the "Folkestone Arms inn," situate at the bottom of High Street, in Folkestone, aforesaid. Possession will be given on the completion of the purchase. The owner, who is the occupier, is retiring from the public business.

For particulars apply to Messrs. Hart and Kipping, Solicitors, Maidstone and Folkestone, and to Messrs. Bower and Son, 46, Chancery Lane, London.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 4 March 1851.

FOLKESTONE, KENT. Mr. Godden.

To sell by public auction, on Monday, the 17th day of March, 1851, at Folkestone.

The "Folkestone Arms Inn," situate at the bottom of High Street, in Folkestone aforesaid.

Possession will be given on the completion of the purchase. The owner, who is the occupier, is retiring from the public business.

For particulars apply to Messrs. Hart and Kipping, Solicitors, Maidstone and Folkestone; and to Messrs. Bower and Son, 46, Chancery Lane, London.

Maidstone Gazette 10 June 1851.

An inquest was held yesterday week before J. Bateman Esq., coroner, and a jury of tradesmen, upon the body of James Johnson, otherwise James Newbury.

James Steer, inspector of Folkestone police, deposed that on Saturday afternoon he saw the deceased much intoxicated, and very disorderly; he had just quitted the Folkestone Arms, his conduct being so bad there that they had turned him out; he locked him up in the station house, where he became very violent, kicking the door of his cell, so that witness was forced to take his shoes off for some time. He constantly supplied him with water, bought a two pound loaf, and gave him half of it. He left the station at about a quarter to six, and returned at twenty minutes to seven. In looking through the small aperture in the door he perceived the breast of the deceased, and on looking up saw a handkerchief fastened to the bars. He immediately cut it and heard something fall; he called for assistance, opened the door, and saw that deceased had suspended himself, and appeared dead. He found upon his person a ticket of membership for a Teetotal Society at Hastings, in the name of James Newbury, also part of a charge sheet, wherein he was charged with ill-using his wife. He had ascertained that the gaoler of Dover knew him there by the name of Johnson.

Edward Harris, tailor and draper, deposed that he was called by the inspector to assist him, and deceased appeared to be dead.

Mr. Wm. Bateman, surgeon, was called by the police, and found life had been extinct about half an hour, apparently from strangulation.

The Jury returned a verdict “That the deceased destroyed himself while labouring under a fit of temporary insanity”, and they wished the coroner to request the Corporation to remove the iron bars of the cell to prevent a similar occurrence in future.

The deceased obtained his living by making moss baskets, and was well known at Dover and Hastings; from the latter place the inspector received a reply to a letter he sent, stating that they knew of no relatives there belonging to the deceased, but that they had had him in custody eleven times.

Advertisement: Folkestone, to be let and entered on immediately, an excellent public house in the above improving town; the rent is low, and more than made by lodgers/ Fixtures, &c., to be taken at a valuation.

Apply at the Bricklayers Arms, Fancy Street, Folkestone.

Advertisement: Cherry Gardens, Folkestone. Wanted, a respectable and industrious man and his wife to conduct a public house and pleasure ground, situate as above. The man will be required to make himself generally useful. It is indispensible that the woman should be able to manage a dairy.

For particulars apply to Mr. Mickle, Nursery Gardens, Folkestone.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 10 June 1851.

Coroner's Inquest.

An inquest was held yesterday week, before John Bateman, Esq., coroner, and the jury of tradesmen, on the body of James Johnson, otherwise James Newbury.

James Steer, inspector of Folkestone police, deposed that on Saturday afternoon, he saw the deceased much intoxicated, and very disorderly; he has just quitted the "Folkestone Arms," his conduct being so bad there, that they turned him out; he locked him up in the station house, where he became very violent, kicking the door of his cell, so that witness was obliged to take his shoes off for some time. He constantly supplied him with water, brought a 2lb loaf, and gave him half of it. He left the station at about 5:45 and return at 6:40. In looking through the small aperture in the door he perceived the breast of the deceased, and on looking up saw a handkerchief fastened to the bars. He immediately cut it and heard something fall; he called for assistance, opened the door, and saw that deceased had suspended himself and appeared dead. He found upon his person a ticket of membership of a Teetotal Society at Hastings, in the name of James Newbury, also part of a charge sheet, wherein he was charged with ill-using his wife. He ha had ascertained that the gaoler of Dover knew him there by the name of Johnson.

Edward Harris, tailor and draper, deposed that he was called by the inspector to assist him, and deceased appeared to be dead.

Mr. William Bateman, surgeon, was called by the police, and found life had been extinct about half an hour, apparently from strangulation.

The jury returned a verdict, "That the deceased destroyed himself while labouring under a fit of temporary insanity," and they wished the coroner to request the corporation to remove the iron bars of the sell to prevent a similar occurrence and future.

The deceased obtained his living by making moss baskets, and was well known at Dover and Hastings; from the latter place the inspector received the letter a reply to a letter he sent, stating that they knew of no relations there belonging to the deceased, but that they had had him in custody 11 times.

Maidstone Gazette 7 October 1851.

Advertisement: Folkestone, to be let or sold, the Folkestone Arms Tavern; it is a free house, and well situated for business.

For further particulars, apply on the premises.

Southeastern Gazette 3 March 1857.

Council Meeting Extract: The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Hart, offering to give up the "Folkestone Arms Tavern" to the Corporation, on the same terms and under the same clauses of the Improvement Act, as other property required for the purposes of the new street. The letter was ordered to be entered on the minutes.

From the Kentish Gazette, 14 July 1857.

Purchase of the "Folkestone Arms Inn" by the Corporation.

The council met in committee on Friday, and decided on the purchase of this property for the sum of £1,200, of R. Hart, esq., for the purposes of the Tontine-street extension.