3rd June 1927 - Buntingford Petty Sessions

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Buntingford Petty Sessions

Friday last, before Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis (in the chair), H.C. Marshall, William Steel, G.C. Coutts-Deacon, and G.W. Pepper, Esps. The last three named gentlemen took their seats on the Bench for the first time.

No Licence

Charles Clark, of 20, Balmouth Road, Borough, London, was charged with driving a motor lorry without being duly licensed, at Chipping.

P.C. Hill, who proved the case, said that he stopped the defendant, who was driving a six-wheeled vehicle, at 2.30 a.m. The defendant told him that he had lost his licence since last November.

A fine of £2, including costs, was imposed.

A Regrettable Case

What was described by all parties concerned as a very regrettable case, came before the Bench, when Daisy Hilda Page (aged 17), of Rushden, Buntingford, made application for an affiliation order against John Sydney Lyon (aged 15), also of Rushden.

The case lasted nearly two hours, the complainant being in the witness box for an hour.

After a short adjournment, the Chairman said that the Bench had given the case their very deepest and sincerest consideration, and they were of the opinion that there was inssuficient evidence to make an order.

The case would, therefore, be dismissed.

A Rate Summons

Harry D. Piper, of "Wedlands," Hare Street, Buntingford, did not appear to a summons for non-payment of Poor Rate.

Mr W.C. Kitchen, the Assistant Overseer, was granted a distress warrant.

3rd June 1927 - Extracts from General and Vital Statistics for the Rural District of Buntingford

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Extracts from General and Vital Statistics for the Rural District of Buntingford

A Lower Birth Rate

We have received a copy of the annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the Buntingford District, showing general and vital statistics for 1926.

The vital statistics do not show much variation from those of the previous year.

The birth rate is a shade lower, but about the average for Rural Districts. So also is the death rate, but in comparing these with many larger districts the age at death should be borne in mind - no less than 39 of the 56 deaths were of persons over 65 years of age.

The infant deaths numbered 4 as compared with 2 in 1925, but this number is not excessive. We note that the death rate from consumption is lower, and satisfactory. The death rate from cancer has risen, and is somewhat high.

The area of the district is shown as over 28 thousand acres, and the population at the last census 4,926.

The rateable value is £35,214, and the represented by a penny rate is as small as £94.

The birth rate last year was 15.0 per 1000 population, and the death rate 11.6 per thousand of population. The total number of births was 72, and deaths 56. 

Of the number of deaths, 39 were persons over 65 years of age and upwards, viz., five between 65 and 70, eighteen between 70 and 80, fifteen between 80 and 90, and one over 90. 

It is a coincidence that of the 56 deaths 28 were men and 28 were women. Of the 9 who died of cancer, 5 were men and 4 women; and of heath disease 9 men and 1 woman.

Pneumonia claimed 2 victims - 1 male and 1 female.

Sanitary Inspection

During the year the Sanitary Inspector inspected 271 dwelling houses and served 58 informal notices. Five houses were erected, and four connected to the town water mains.

Milk Supply

There has been a better supply generally of milk in the district than for some years.

The cowsheds and dairies registered in the district number 53. There are 9 registered slaughter-houses and 6 bake-houses.

Infectious Disease

Except for those of tuberculosis, the only notification received during the year was one case of scarlet fever. This was at a home for children, and the patient was removed to the Isolation Hospital.

Altogether 14 notifications of tuberculosis were received. Of those, 10 were pulmonary (5 males and 5 females) and four were non-pulmonary (3 males and 1 female).

Of the pulmonary cases, 2 died during the year. Three others received sanatorium treatment. Of the non-pulmonary cases one received sanatorium treatment. None died. During the year 2 deaths were certified as due to tuberculosis. These were the two mentioned above.

The report will no doubt give general satisfaction throughout the district.

3rd June 1927 - Fire

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Fire

What might have resulted in a serious outbreak of fire occurred in Norfolk Road about 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon at the house of Mrs W. Clark.

Mrs Clark went to the cupboard under the stairs with a lighted match, and it is thought that the glowing head of the match fell into a basket of brown paper.

Within a few minutes several articles of clothing, &c., were alight, and dense smoke filled the cupboard.

Mrs Clark's son and others who were assisting with the school sports in the football field, which adjoins the house, ran to the house and were successful in getting the burning articles outside. The loss is covered by insurance.

3rd June 1927 - Death of Alfred Street

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Death

We regret to record the death of Alfred Street, of Newtown, Buntingford.

The deceased, who was only 17 years of age, was taken ill early in April. Since leaving school he has been employed by Mr W.H. Smith and by Mr C.E. Harradence, and was a willing and well-behaved lad.

His death took place at Hertford County Hospital on Satruday last, and much sympathy is extended to his widowed mother and his sister in their loss.

The deceased was conveyed home on Monday evening, and the funeral took place at Layston Church on Wednesday afternoon, the service being conducted by the Rev. John Cole.

The immediate mourners were - Mrs E. Street (mother), Mr W. Saunders, Mr E. Saunders, and Mr H.O Cooper (uncles), Mrs J. Saunders and Mrs Cooper (aunts), Miss Street (cousin), Mr A. Street (grandfather), Mrs Walsingham and Mr R. Walsingham. There was a collection of beautiful flowers.

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Mrs Street and Family wish to return thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy shown in their great bereavement, also for flowers sent.