Dover Chronicle 12 September 1857.

Petty Sessions: Before R.W. Boarer Esq., Mayor, G. Kennicott, J. Kelcey and W. Major Esqs.

James Blackwood, a private in the 72nd Highlanders, was charged with breaking the door of the "Star" public house, and assaulting the police.

Fined £2 and costs, and in default committed for twenty-one days.

From the Folkestone Chronicle 30 January 1858.

Tuesday January 26th:- Before Gilbert Kennicott and W, Major esqs.

George Austen, a marine-store dealer, was brought up charged with being drunk and disorderly, and obstructing the police in the execution of their duty, by brandishing about a heavy old iron sword in a very dangerous manner, and making, two or three times, cuts at the constable, at the "Star" public house in Radnor Street, on the previous night, he being at the time in an infuriated state. Committed for one month's hard labour.

Dover Chronicle 23 January 1864.

Court of Bankruptcy, Wednesday, 13th Jan.; before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd

Re. Warman Sen. – Adjournment for further accounts and the appointment of a trade assignee.

This was an examination sitting and application for order of discharge under the bankruptcy of Thomas Warman, the elder, described as of North Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, formerly of the Star Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, licensed victualler and fishmonger.

Mr. E. Doyle, of Verulam Buildings, supported the bankrupt, and Mr. Sargood and Mr. Griffiths, appeared as counsel to oppose. The accounts filed by the bankrupt were thus summed up, viz:-

DR To Creditors unsecured 452 11 10

To ditto, holding security 470 0 0

Total 922 11 10

CR Debtors good 9 9 6

Ditto doubtful 9 8 8

Ditto bad 42 4 6

Property in the hands of Creditors 600 0 0

Deficiency 261 9 0

922 11 10

The bankrupt's expenditure is stated to have been £100 per annum. His unsecured creditors chiefly reside at Canterbury and Folkestone, and the creditors holding security are as follows: Mr. Heard, of Church Street, Folkestone, £300; holds a mortgage for this amount on three copyhold cottages and stabling at Radnor Street, Folkestone. R. Hart Esq., solicitor, Church Street, Folkestone, £170; holds a mortgage on two freehold cottages situate at Radnor Street, Folkestone, for £90, bearing date 1857, and a further charge of £80, bearing date June, 1853. Total debts £470; estimated value of securities held £600.

The bankruptcy was upon the bankrupt's own petition, and he attributed his failure to the "insufficient of his profits to meet his necessary expenses."

Mr. Aldridge, of Moorgate Street, represented Mr. Edwards, the official assignee; no creditors' assignee having been appointed.

Mr. Sargood said he opposed on behalf of Messrs. Ash and Mr. Collard, Canterbury, creditors, the former for £180, and the latter for £47, who required the bankrupt to furnish a cash and goods account for six months previous to his bankruptcy, in addition to the accounts which he had already filed.

Mr. Griffiths said he opposed the four creditors, and they joined in the application of his learned friend, but wished the accounts should go further back. They also desired to know a little more about the disposal of boats and other property since January, 1863.

The bankrupt, having been sworn, was examined by Mr. Aldridge, and stated that he had disposed of boats last summer; he had also disposed of horses and carts in August, 1863. He likewise possessed an interest in a house which he had not mentioned in his accounts.

Mr. Doyle contended that the expenses of an adjournment would entail unnecessary costs upon the estate, which was a small one.

His Honour was of opinion that the accounts asked for should be furnished, and adjourned the bankrupt's examination and application for order of discharge until the 10th of March next, at 12 o'clock.

Mr. Sargood asked on behalf of the opposing creditors a fresh day should be appointed for the choice of trade assignees. He said that it was not until after the last sitting, when no creditors' assignee was chosen, that the creditors heard of the bankruptcy.

His Honour said the creditors might make a formal application for a sitting to be appointed for the choice of assignees.

Mr. Doyle said as the Court had ordered the bankrupt to file additional accounts, he had to ask permission to amend those which he had already furnished.

His Honour granted the application, and the bankrupt received renewed protection from arrest, the sitting ended.

Folkestone Chronicle 23 January 1864.

Folkestone Corporation Meeting, Monday: A complaint from the owners of the North Foreland relative to a nuisance arising from the fish market was referred to the General Purposes Committee.

Court of Bankruptcy, Wednesday, 13th Jan.; before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd

Re. Warman Sen. – Adjournment for further accounts and the appointment of a trade assignee.

This was an examination sitting and application for order of discharge under the bankruptcy of Thomas Warman, the elder, described as of North Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, formerly of the Star Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, licensed victualler and fishmonger.

Mr. E. Doyle, of Verulam Buildings, supported the bankrupt, and Mr. Sargood and Mr. Griffiths, appeared as counsel to oppose. The accounts filed by the bankrupt were thus summed up, viz:-

DR To Creditors unsecured 452 11 10

To ditto, holding security 470 0 0

Total 922 11 10

CR Debtors good 9 9 6

Ditto doubtful 9 8 8

Ditto bad 42 4 6

Property in the hands of Creditors 600 0 0

Deficiency 261 9 0

Total 922 11 10

The bankrupt's expenditure is stated to have been £100 per annum. His unsecured creditors chiefly reside at Canterbury and Folkestone, and the creditors holding security are as follows: Mr. Barnes, of London, £300; holds a mortgage for this amount on three copyhold cottages and stabling at Radnor Street, Folkestone. R. Hart Esq., solicitor, Church Street, Folkestone, £170; holds a mortgate on two freehold cottages situate at Radnor Street, Folkestone, for £90, bearing date 1857, and a further charge of £80, bearing date June, 1853. To debts £470; estimated value of securities held £600.

The bankruptcy was upon the bankrupt's own petition, and he attributed his failure to the "insufficiency of his profits to meet his necessary expenses."

Mr. Aldridge, of Moorgate Street, represented Mr. Edwards, the official assignee; no creditors' assignee having been appointed.

Mr. Sargood said he opposed on behalf of Messrs. Ash and Mr. Collard, country creditors, the former for £180, and the latter for £47, who required the bankrupt to furnish a cash and goods account for six months previous to his bankruptcy, in addition to the accounts which he had already filed.

Mr. Griffiths said he opposed the four creditors, and they joined in the application of his learned friend, but wished the accounts should go further back. They also desired to know a little more about the disposal of boats and other property since January, 1863.

The bankrupt, having been sworn, was examined by Mr. Aldridge, and stated that he had disposed of boats last summer; he had also disposed of horses and carts in August last. He likewise possessed an interest in a house which he had not mentioned in his accounts.

Mr. Doyle contended that the expenses of an adjournment would entail unnecessary costs upon the estate, which was a small one.

His Honour was of opinion that the accounts asked for should be furnished, and adjourned the bankrupt's examination and application for order of discharge until the 10th of March next, at twelve o'clock.

Mr. Sargood asked on behalf of the opposing creditors a fresh day should be appointed for the choice of trade assignees. He said that it was not until after the last sitting, when no creditors' assignee was chosen, that the creditors heard of the bankruptcy.

His Honour said the creditors might make a formal application for a sitting to be appointed for the choice of assignees.

Mr. Doyle said as the Court had ordered the bankrupt to file additional accounts, he had to ask permission to amend those which he had already furnished.

His Honour granted the application, and the bankrupt received renewed protection from arrest, the sitting ended.

Dover Chronicle 19 March 1864.

Court of Bankruptcy, March 10; before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.

Re. Warman, Sen.

This was an adjourned examination and discharge sitting under the bankruptcy of Thomas Warner, the elder, described as of North Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, formerly of the Star Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, licensed victualler and fishmonger.

Mr. Griffiths appeared for the trade assignee, Mr. Thomas Ash, of Canterbury, brewer, and Mr. Doyle for the bankrupt, whose examination had been adjourned from the 13th of January last in order that he should file a cash, goods, and deficiency account, in addition to the following balance sheet, which he applied to pass upon, viz.:

DR To Creditors unsecured 452 11 10

To ditto, holding security 470 0 0

Total 922 11 10

CR Debtors good 9 9 6

Ditto doubtful 9 8 8

Ditto bad 42 4 6

Property in the hands of Creditors 600 0 0

Deficiency 261 9 0

Total 922 11 10

The creditors of the bankrupt, who states his expenditure to have been £100 per annum, chiefly reside at Canterbury and Folkestone.

The Official Assignee reported that the bankrupt came to the Court on his own petition, and stated that his inability to meet his engagements arose from insufficiency of profits to meet his necessary expenditure. The accounts were unvouched.

It was stated that the bankrupt had not filed the additional accounts which he had been ordered to do, and the Court again adjourned his examination until 13th of April at twelve o'clock, but granted him renewed protection from arrest in the meantime.

Folkestone Chronicle 19 March 1864.

Court of Bankruptcy, March 10

Re. Warman, Sen.

This was an adjourned examination and discharge sitting under the bankruptcy of Thomas Warner, the elder, of North Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, formerly of the Star Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, inkeeper and fishmonger.

Mr. Griffiths appeared for the trade assignee, Mr. Thomas Ash, of Canterbury, brewer, and Mr. Doyle for the bankrupt, whose examination had been adjourned from the 13th of January last in order that he should file a cash, goods, and deficiency account, in addition to the following balance sheet, which he applied to pass upon, viz.:

DR To Creditors unsecured 452 11 10

To ditto, holding security 470 0 0

Total 922 11 10

CR Debtors good 9 9 6

Ditto doubtful 9 8 8

Ditto bad 42 4 6

Property in the hands of Creditors 600 0 0

Deficiency 261 9 0

Total 922 11 10

The creditors of the bankrupt, who states his expenditure to have been £100 per annum, chiefly reside at Canterbury and Folkestone.

The Official Assignee reported that the bankrupt came to the Court on his own petition, and stated that his inability to meet his engagements arose from insufficiency of profits to meet his necessary expenditure. The accounts were unvouched.

It was stated that the bankrupt had not filed the additional accounts which he had been ordered to do, and the Court again adjourned his examination until 13th of April at twelve o'clock, but granted him renewed protection from arrest in the meantime.

Folkestone Chronicle 16 April 1864.

Court of Bankruptcy, 13th April, before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.

In Re. T. Warman, senior: The bankrupt, Thomas Warman, the elder, was described as of North Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, previously licensed victualler. He petitioned this Court on the 17th of November, and attributed his failure to insufficiency of profits to meet his necessary expenditure, which is returned at £100 per annum. The accounts show the following results: DR: Creditors, unsecured £439 15s. 9d; Creditors holding security £580; Total £1019 15s. 9d.; against, good, bad and doubtful debts £18 18s. 2d.; property given up to assignees £6; ditto in the hands of creditors £685; deficiency £309 17s. 7d.

This was a meeting for examination and discharge. Mr. R. Griffiths appeared for the assignees; Mr. Reed supported the bankrupt.

Mr. Griffiths said that the bankrupt's son had taken possession of two boats and a horse and cart belonging to the estate. An action of prover was threatened by the assignees against him and he gave up the property he had wrongly possessed himself of. One of the boats was valued at £360, and it might be said that £400 had been recovered for creditors. The bankrupt, who was possessed of freehold property, had omitted to insert in his accounts the particulars of an interest he possessed in a cottage in North Street, and he (Mr. Griffiths) was therefore instructed to ask for an adjournment, with a view to the amendment of the accounts in that respect.

Upon examination the bankrupt admitted he had paid £25 for a share in the cottage referred to, but he had not any title deeds of it, and the omission from the accounts of his interest in it was an inadvertence. He also admitted that he had not given up a boat to the assignees, but he said it was valueless. He had also omitted to give up certain furniture.

Mr. Griffiths thereupon asked that the bankrupt be directed to file a boat account, a house account, and an account of the furniture.

After hearing Mr. Reed for the bankrupt, the Commissioner adjourned the case to the 8th of June, at 12 o'clock, and ordered the further accounts to be furnished.

Adjourned accordingly.

Dover Chronicle 30 April 1864.

Re. Thomas Warman, Sen.: The bankrupt traded as a fishmonger, in North Street, Folkestone, and is also described as formerly of the Star Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, licensed victualler. The details of the case were published on a former occasion. This was on adjourned sitting.

Mr. Griffiths appeared for the creditors' assignee, Mr. Thomas Ash, of Canterbury, Brewer, and Mr. Ernest Read supported the bankrupt, whose total indebtedness is stated at £439 15s. 9d., assets £125 3s. 10d., leaving a deficiency of £314 11s. 11d. Assets received nil.

After a brief discussion the bankrupt's examination was again adjourned until the 8th of June next at 12 o'clock, and he was ordered to file further accounts as to when the interest was paid up on the several mortgages which he alleged he had executed.

Upon the application of Mr. Read, the Court decided that the costs of preparing such further accounts, (not exceeding £5), should be paid out of the bankrupt's estate.

Enlarged protection from arrest having been granted the bankrupt, the proceedings terminated.

From the Kentish Chronicle, 18 June, 1864.

THE BANKRUPTCY OF MR. THOMAS WARMAN.

Mr. Thomas Warman, the elder, described as of Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, formerly of the “Star Inn,” Radnor-street, Folkestone, in the County of Kent, licensed victualler and fishmonger, came up by adjournment from the 13th of April last, and applied to pass examination and for his order of discharge.

Mr. Robertson Griffiths opposed on behalf of the creditors. Assignee, Mr. Thomas Ash, of Canterbury, brewer, Mr. Doyle, of Verulam buildings, supported the defendant.

The accounts compiled by Messrs. Charles Brown and Dubois show total debts and liabilities £1,019 15s., and assets, £700 19s. 2d., leaving a deficiency of £300 17s. 7d.

Mr. Edwards the official assignee reported:— “The books of account kept by the bankrupt and delivered to me are as follows:— “Day book, 3 brewer’s books, 8 memorandum books, and bankers book.— Amount of assets collected by the official assignee, nil.”— Amount of assets paid into the bank creditors’ assignee, nil.

At the last sitting the Court decided that further accounts were required as to when the interest was paid up on the several mortgages, and granted an allowance of £5 to be paid out of the estate for the propriety of such further accounts. The following requisition and answer have been subsequently filed.

Additional Requisition:— A further account required as to when the interest was paid on the several mortgages.

Answer:— The interest on the mortgages was paid up to the 1st of July, 1861, only. On the 25th April, 1864 (since the bankruptcy,) the trade assignee's solicitor, Messrs. Furley, Callaway, and Furley, of Canterbury, paid off the principal and interest of all the mortgages. The interest was calculated from the 1st of July, 1861, to the 26th of April, 1864, deducting a sum of £19 6s. 10d. received by the mortgagees from rents of premises.

A sum of £25 was paid by me for the purchase of house in North-street, the receipt for which is in hands of the trade assignee's solicitors, but no conveyance was made at the time I purchased the house, and one of the late owners has since died, leaving widow and family of young children.

After a brief discussion in which it appeared that the bankrupt had persistently refused to give up possession of a cottage occupied by him, and also a piece of land at East-street, Folkestone, the Court again adjourned his examination until the 12th of July next, at 12 o’clock, in order that he might surrender the property to his assignees and amend accounts.

Renewed protection from arrest was granted to the bankrupt, and the sitting ended.

Kentish Chronicle 18 June 1864.

Court of Bankruptcy, London.

Mr. Thomas Warman, the elder, described as of North Street, Folkestone, fishmonger, formerly of the Star Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, in the county of Kent, licensed victualler and fishmonger, came up by adjournment from the 13th of April last, and applied to pass his examination, and for his order of discharge.

Mr. Robertson Griffiths opposed on behalf of the creditors' assignee, Mr. Thomas Ash, of Canterbury, brewer, and Mr. Doyle, of Verulam Buildings, supported thye defendant.

The accounts compiled by Messrs. Charles Brown and Dubois show total debts and liabilities £1019 15s. 9d., and assets £709 19s. 2d., leaving a deficiency of £309 17s. 7d. Mr. Edwards, the official assignee, reported "The books of account kept by the bankrupt and delivered to me are as follows: Day book, 3 brewer's books, 8 memorandum books, and banker's book. Amount of assets collected by the official assignee – nil. Amount of assets paid into the bank by creditors' assignee – nil."

At the last sitting the Court decided that further accounts were required as to when the interest was paid up on the several mortgages, and granted an allowance of £5 to be paid out of the estate for the production of such further accounts. The following requisition and answer have been subsequently filed: Additional Requisition – A further account required as to when the interest was paid on the several mortgages. Answer – The interest on the mortgages was paid up to the 1st of July, 1861, only. On the 25th April, 1864 (since the bankruptcy), the trade assignees' solicitor, Messrs. Furley, Callaway and Furley, of Canterbury, paid off the principal and interest of all the mortgages. The interest was calculated from the 1st of July, 1861, to the 26th of April, 1864, deducting a sum of £19 6s. 10d. received by the mortgagees from rents of the premises.

A sum of £25 was paid by me for the purchase of the house in North Street, the receipt for which is in the hands of the trade assignee's solicitors, but no conveyance was made at the time I purchased the house, and one of the late owners has since died, leaving a widow and family of young children.

After a brief discussion, in which it appeared that the bankrupt had persistently refused to give up possession of a cottage occupied by him, and also a piece of land at East Street, Folkestone, the Court again adjourned his examination until the 12th of July next, at 12 o'clock, in order that he might surrender the property to his assignees and amend his accounts. Renewed protection from arrest was granted to the bankrupt, and the sitting ended.

Folkestone Chronicle 15 July 1865

Notice: A dividend meeting of the creditors of Thomas Warman, the elder, of North Street, Folkestone, Kent, fishmonger, previously of the "Star Inn," Radnor Street, Folkestone, licensed victualler and fishmonger, who was adjudicated bankrupt on the 17th day of November, 1863, will be held pursuant to the Bankruptcy Act, 1861, sec. 177, before James Rice Brougham Esqire, registrar, at the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall Street, in the City of London, on the 28th day of July, 1865, at two o'clock in the afternoon precisely, when the assignee will submit a statement of the estate of the bankrupt, received and outstanding, and all receipts and payments thereout made or to be made, and the creditors there present will declare whether any and what dividend shall be made, and whether any and what allowance shall be paid to the bankrupt. Proof of debts will be received, and creditors who have not proved, or do not then prove, will be excluded the benefit of the dividend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed.

Notice: Boorn and Rayment. I hereby give notice that the partnership which has been carried on for some time past between Mr. John Whittingham Boorn and myself in the trades or businesses of Boat Owners, Boat Builders, Shipwights and General Dealers, in Folkestone, Kent, under the style or firm of John Boorn and Company, has been dissolved from the 12th day of July, 1865, and that I shall not hold myself liable or responsible for any debts incurred, or engagements entered into, by Mr. John Whittingham Boorn, on account of, or relating to the partnership or myself individually.

Dated this 12th day of July, 1865, Alfred Rayment, Mill Lane, Folkestone.

Witness, W.G.S. Harrison, Folkestone, Kent, Solicitor.

Star

Dover Chronicle 14 December 1867

Police Court, Wednesday: Before Messrs. R.W. Boarer and J. Tolputt.

William Spearpoint, a fisherman, and landlord of the "Skylark Inn," Radnor Street, was summoned for assaulting his wife, Amelia, on the 9th instant. He pleaded not guilty, and behaved with great indifference during the whole proceedings, which more than once drew a reprimand from the Bench.

Amelia Spearpoint, wife of the defendant, said: On Monday last, not having seen defendant all the evening, about eleven o’clock I went to the "Star." My husband was standing at the bar, and I asked him to come home and see to his own house. He came home, but went back again; and at twelve o’clock I went for him again, and he came out and knocked me about. He struck me five times on the head with his fist, and threw me down; my head and arms are in lumps from the blows. He got home first, and when I got home I went upstairs. He followed me up and said “You ----, give me that money.” I said “I won’t,” and he took me by the hair with both hands, and hammered my head on the floor. He had his hand on my throat, and would have choked me, but the servant, Isabella Larkin, said “Oh, don’t,” and he ran downstairs. I went to the bottom of High Street and found the sergeant of police and P.C. Reynolds. I was then bleeding about the face. I was afraid to go home till police constable Reynolds went with me. After Reynolds was gone defendant began to abuse me again, knocking my head on the floor, striking and kicking me. He said “You b---, I’ll stamp your guts out.” Then by his orders I brought the child out of her warm bed down by the fire. It is my sister’s child, not his. We have had it this four months. He said if I did not bring it down he would pitch it downstairs. I was sober. Defendant was not sober. He is always at Dan Hall’s, the "Star," when “Dannell’s” back is turned.

Isabella Larkin, servant to the defendant, was at home all day on Monday last. She saw him home to tea at four o’clock, and then saw him no more till after eight. Then he stayed in a little while and went out again till ten minutes past eleven. She said “My mistress came in, and went upstairs to get some money. I followed her up and master came into the bedroom, asked her for some money, which she did not give him, and he took her by the hair of the head with both hands and knocked her on the floor and squeezed her throat. I said “Oh, Mr. Spearpoint, you’ll choke her” and he left off. Mistress had been out to fetch him, and after this she went for a policeman, and master locked her out for a time. After that I went to bed and did not see any more. Mistress was sober, but master was not when he came home; he was when the policeman came.”

The Bench convicted him, and sentenced him to 21 days hard labour, without the option of a fine, as they believed it to be a brutal assault.