News Snippets between 1890 and 1894

What follows are news snippets with Crich Parish interest from various newspapers between 1890 and 1894.

As with all transcriptions there could be "typos" which is always a possibilty with audio trancriptions, although care has been taken.

The following index shows parish names that appear in some of the reports – allow for spelling variations; plus omissions are possible owing to human error.

ACRAMAN CAULDWELL HASLAM MELBOURN STENSON
ADAMS CHEETHAM HAWKES MELLORS STOCKS
ALLSOP CHELL HICKINBOTHAM MELLOWS STONE
ALLWOOD COLEMAN HIGTON MUSGRAVE STOPPARD
AMATT COLLIDGE HINDS MYNARDS STORER
BAGULEY CONQUEST HOGG NEALE STREET
BALDWIN COOPER HOLMES NEEDHAM SWINDELL
BARBER COUPE HOPKINSON NEVILLE TAYLOR
BARNES COWLISHAW HOUSLEY NEWTON THOMPSON
BARRETT CURZON HOWE OTTOWELL TURNER
BARTON DAWES HOWITT PARKIN VALLANCE
BATES DAY HUNT PEACH WETTON
BEARDON DRURY HURT PERRY WHEATCROFT
BEARDSLEY DUNN HYDE PICKARD WHITE
BERESFORD FANTOM IVERSON PIGGIN WHITTAKER
BLACKWELL FLINT JACKSON PRINCE WILDE
BOAG FROST KIRBY RADFORD WILDGOOSE
BOLLINGTON GEE KIRK REDFERN WILKINSON
BOWER GILL KNEEBONE RICHARDS WILLIAMSON
BOWMER GLOSSOP KNIGHTON ROE WILLOTT
BOWN GOODALL LEAFE ROLLINSON WILSON
BRATBY GRAVES LEAM ROWE WILTON
BROCKLEHURST GREENHOUGH LEE SELLORS WOODWARD
BROWN HALL LOCK SHELDON WOOLLEY
BRYAN HAMBLETON LUDLAM SIBLEY WRAGG
BUCKLEY HANCOCK LYNAM SIMS YATES
BUNTING HARDSTAFF MACDONALD SMITH YEOMANS
BUSH HARDSTONE MACPHERSON SNEAP  
BUTTERWORTH HARRISON MARTIN SPENCER  
BYARD HARTSHORN MATHER STANLEY  

In the transcriptions names have been capitalised to aid quick searches.

Common abbreviations used in the newspaper reports are: ult. [ulimo] meaning the previous month; inst. [instant] meaning the current month, se'nnight [sevennights] meaning a week and &c. meaning et cetera.

Note that the guinea (£1.1s) and half guinea (10s.6d.) were in common usage as the court fines testify. An 1875 guinea would be worth about £80 in 2021. The newspapers usually recorded the pound sign with "l" not £ as transcribed.

During this period the dominant and frequent Crich reports were about the parish conflict with its vicar, Rev William ACRAMAN, and the extreme drunkedness of many of the Crich inhabitants. Crich became known as "Gotham City" More about Rev William ACRAMAN can be found elsewhere on the site.
Rev William Acraman

Also obvious is the very hazardous nature of quarry work.

Some of the transcriptions have had minor edits.

1890 newspapers

Derbyshire Times 11 January 1890
BELPER POLICE COURT
George SMITH, labourer, Crich, who made his thirteenth appearance, was fined 5s and costs for a like offence.
James WILSON, tramp, was charged with refusing to perform task work “according to his age, strength, and ability” at the Union Workhouse, and also with doing damage to a door to the extent of £1. The porter stated that the prisoner was omitted to the vagrants’ ward on Wednesday, January, 1, and on the following day was ordered to break 13 cwt of stone. He worked up to five o’clock, and then refuse to continue, and subsequently he smashed down the door with a sledgehammer. He was sentenced to undergo a month’s imprisonment.

Derbyshire Courier 14 January 1890
BELPER PETTY SESSIONS
George SMITH, who did not appear, was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness at Crich, on 28 December. Sergeant STANLEY said the man wanted to fight for the championship of Crich (laughter).

Derbyshire Times 11 January 1890
BELPER POLICE COURT
George SMITH, labourer, Crich, who made his thirteenth appearance, was fined 5s and costs for a like offence.
James WILSON, tramp, was charged with refusing to perform task work “according to his age, strength, and ability” at the Union Workhouse, and also with doing damage to a door to the extent of £1. The porter stated that the prisoner was omitted to the vagrants’ ward on Wednesday, January, 1, and on the following day was ordered to break 13 cwt of stone. He worked up to five o’clock, and then refuse to continue, and subsequently he smashed down the door with a sledgehammer. He was sentenced to undergo a month’s imprisonment.

Derby Daily Telegraph 22 January 1890
A CRICH WILL CASE
J.H. WHEATCROFT, of Chesterfield, was a plaintiff, and G. WHEATCROFT, of Etwall, was a defendant. The facts of the case were as follows: By a will dated 1875 William WHEATCROFT, late of Crich, deceased, bequeathed to his wife Elizabeth, for life, all that he possessed at the time of his death, and at her deceased he directed that the property should be equally divided between their two sons, George and John. The testator died in 1884, his will being proved, and the survivors were the widow and two sons. The testator’s son John died in the lifetime of the widow, and those on the latter’s death John Henry, the plaintiff, was the heir-at-law. The widow, who was tenant for life of the real estate of the testator, died in 1889. The real estate consists of a house and garden at Wessington, the value of which was £500. The plaintiff now claimed partition of the property or the sale and distribution of the proceeds amongst the parties interested. In the alternative the plaintiff claims that the testator is real and personal estate be administered by the Court. His Honour decided to adjourn the case in order that illegal conveyance of the property as divided, should be drawn up.

Derbyshire Times 8 February 1890
BELPER POLICE COURT
Rueben TAYLOR, Fritchley, was summoned for being drunk on January 25 at Crich and fined 5s and costs.
Samuel LEAM Fritchley, was fined 13s 6d including costs for being drunk at Crich by P.c STANLEY.
George BOLLINGTON, Crich was fined 5s and costs.
William BROWN, Fritchley, was fined7s 6d and costs.

Derby Daily Telegraph 7 March 1890
Thomas BLACKWELL, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 22nd ult.
Adam KNEEBONE, Crich, charged with a like offence.
Eli BARNES, Crich had to pay 10s and 8s 6d costs for drunkenness on the 22nd ult. at Crich.
Thomas KNEEBONE, Crich, also admitted an offence.
[edited slightly]

Derbyshire Times 29 March 1890
CRICH PARISH MEETING
The annual parish meeting was held at Crich on Tuesday night, when the proceedings were of a stormy character, chiefly through the interruptions of the irrepressible Mr George CURZON, an old ratepayer. As customary the first part of the business is open in the vestry of the church, when the notice convening the meeting is read. An adjournment takes place to the National School. Mr Robert BOAG was voted to the chair. Among those present were Mr R. BRYAN, Mr H.B. BOAG, Mr H.SIBLEY, Mr E.KIRK, Mr J.HOPKINSON, Mr W. KIRK, Mr A. SIMS, Mr DAY, &c. Mr J. DAWES, the assistant overseer, was called upon to read the accounts, which he did. Mr CURZON was amusing those present by objecting to everyone and everything with the following resolution was carried: “that Mr BOWER received £25 for his years salary.”

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 18 April 1890
DEATHS
On April 11, at Fritchley, Elizabeth RICHARDS, aged 26 years.
On April 13, at Crich Carr, Eliza BATES, aged 23 years.

Derbyshire Times 23 April 1890
BELPER POLICE COURT
[more then usual Crich cases]
Samuel SHELDON, Crich, quarryman, charged with being drunk at Crich.
Samuel PIGGIN, Crich, quarryman, pleaded guilty to being drunk.
William TAYLOR, Crich, charged with being drunk on the licensed premises of the Derwent Hotel, Whatstandwell.
Edward WRAGG, quarryman, Crich, was charged with being drunk and disorderly.
Ernest BROCKLEHURST, Crich, was charged with keeping an unlicensed dog at Crich. Sergeant STANLEY had seen the dog there since last August.
Joseph FRITCHLEY, joiner, Fritchley, went home drunk and assaulted his wife. There were six children and she lived unhappily with a husband. She applied for a separation order and asked for £1 per week maintenance. They had ten acres of land, a couple of cows and other stock.

The Argus Melbourne, Victoria. Wednesday 25 April 1900
On the 24th April, at 36 St Leonard’s Road, Ascotville, William, beloved husband of Elizabeth SMITH, late of Beaufort, son of Ralph Wheeldon SMITH of Crich, age 68.

Derbyshire Times 3 May 1890
Well may the inhabitants of Crich, or at least the more refined of them, feel disgraced at the number of cases of insobriety which come before our local justices. Every Court day at Belper, Crich figures in the undignified position of having the majority of the drunkards on the case list. Is Seargant STANLEY and over-zealous officer I know not, but he is energetic. Crich, I must confess has the unenviable distinction of having the “drunkest sons of the ocean” in the neighbourhood.

Derbyshire Times 3 May 1890
BELPER POLICE COURT
DRUNKEN CRICH
[Six Crich men were fined for drunkenness namely: Luke WRAGG, James MELLOR, John BOWMER, at Alderwasley; Thomas KNEEBONE and Whand (sic) WRAGG for a similar offence; Henry MARTIN, George CURZON, Samuel LEINT (sic), John TAYLOR were all fined.]

Derbyshire Courier 6 May 1890
CRICH
An inquest was held on Wednesday, by Mr Coroner WHISTON, at the Jovial Dutchman Inn, Crich, concerning the death of Frederick CHEETHAM, aged 55 years, butcher of Crich. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased went to bed as usual on Monday night, in his usual state of health, and at five minutes to one o’clock his wife woke up, and perceived he was choking. He died in five minutes, before any medical assistance could be had. He was a man of stout habit. A verdict was returned of “Death from heart disease.”

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 9 May 1890
ALDERWASLEY
PRIMROSE LEAGUE
At the annual meeting of this habitation, held in the Fritchley Schoolroom, Mrs HUNT, dame president, was in the chair. The officers were re-elected the exception of Mr COUPE, treasurer, who is succeeded by Mr T.G. IVERSON. From the report it appears that the habitation is flourishing and making progress in the districts of Crich, Fritchley, Ambergate, Alderwasley, Ashleyhay.

Derbyshire Times 17 May 1890
In consequence of the alterations of the Belper and Ilkeston police districts, Crich is no longer to remain as a station for sergeants. In future inspector REED, of Ripley, takes charge of the offices located at Heage, Crich, Ambergate, and Ripley, of course under superintendent McDONALD. Sergeant STANLEY has been removed to Ilkeston, and is succeeded by P.c. WILLIAMS (sic) from Hulland Ward. The officer who left Crich this week has not received a presentation!

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 6 June 1890
DEATHS
On 30th ult., at Wheatcroft, Crich John, BEARDON aged 55 years, Whatstandwell, and Crich Carr.

Derbyshire Times 14 June 1890
The Rev George DRURY, curate of Crich Church, was recently ordained priest by the Bishop of Southwell.

Derbyshire Courier 21 June 1890
CRICH
The Gazette announces the dissolution of the partnership between C.B.N. DUNN and Thomas W. GRAVES, surgeons and apothecaries.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 11 July 1890
DEATHS
On the 26th ult. at Fritchley, Crich Elizabeth STORER, aged 57 years.
On the 27th ult. at High Moor Farm, Crich, Edith Mary SNEAP.
On the 5th instant, at Crich, Herbert CURZON, aged 4 years.
On the 8th instant, at Moorwood Moor, Mary FLINT, aged 76 years.

Derby Mercury 2 July 1890
DEATHS
On June 21, at Alderwasley, Miss Mary WILLOTT, daughter of the late George WILLOTT, aged 74. Interred at Crich.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 4 July 1890
DEATHS
On June 25, at Crich, John William PERRY, aged seven months.
On June 30, at Crich Carr, James HOWE, aged 67.

Derbyshire Times 5 July 1890
DEATHS
June 30, at Crich Carr, James HOWE, aged 67 years.
June 26, at Fritchley, Elizabeth STORER, aged 69 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 18 July 1890
CRICH
Messrs Smedley and Company, of Lea Mills, who have for many years carried on an extensive trade in hand-made hosiery &c., in Crich, employing many persons at various workshops and houses in the locality, have, owing to bad trade, being compelled to discontinue giving out orders for hand-made goods, which has had the effect of throwing a large quantity of people out of employment, and it is feared there are no prospects of them ever regaining this class of work, which together with the limestone trade, has formed the staple industry of Crich for generations. Some of the hands who are discharged have worked for the firm over 40 years, and are totally unfit for other work. The outlook at present is most gloomy for the winter. It is stated the cause of the depression is through the market being glutted by machine-made goods of foreign make.

Derby Daily Telegraph 23 July1890
CRICH
On Saturday as Rosa BUCKLEY, of Park-gate, Crich, a child three years of age, was playing near her home she fell into a draw well. Fortunately her mother passed at the time, and seeing the child struggling in the water, immediately gave an alarm. Several neighbours soon reached the spot, when a young man named Alfred LEAFE quickly descended the well by the sides. On reaching the water he was able to lay hold of the child’s hand as she rose to the top for the third time, and thus was able to hold her until, being assisted from the top by Messrs William and John ROE, he was able to reach the surface. The efforts used to restore animation proved successful and the child is now progressing favourably, the only perceptible injury being a bruise on the forehead. Well is about 30 feet deep and contained six feet of water at the time.
[Note: Rosa or Rosie BUCKLY was the daughter of Anthony and Annie BUCKLEY].

Derby Daily Telegraph 26 July 1890
BELPER POLICE COURT
John COLEMAN, Crich, quarryman, was fined 5s and 8s 6d costs for being drunk on the 16th instant. Police-constable WILLIAMSON prove the charge. John MATHER, Crich, was summoned for like offence on the 13th instant, and a warrant was issued as he did not appear.
[Note: In the Derbyshire Times report of 17 May 1890, Crich Police-constable was named as WILLIAMS]

Derbyshire Times 2 August 1890
DEATHS
July 25, at Crich, Benjamin HARRISON, aged 13 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 5 September 1890
At the Belper Police-court yesterday (Thursday), John William Allen SMITH, of Crich, was charged by wife with threatening to blow her brains out on Saturday, August 23, in consequence of which she went in fear of her life. On the day in question defendant went home in a state of drunkenness and having a sleep asked for his dinner and gave his wife 13s 6d. On her asking him for more he said he had enough left to buy a revolver and he would blow her brains out. Defendant said he only use the words that such is her ought to be shot. The Bench asked if there were no prospects of them living comfortably together, the wife said not. Defendant was bound over in the sum of £10 and one surety of £10 to keep the peace for six months.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 3 October 1890
CRICH
The marriage of Miss Mary Howarth PENDLEBURY, eldest daughter of Mr John PENDLEBURY, J.P., of Highfield House, Standish, and George Godfrey MACDONALD M.B.M.S. of Crich, formerly of Standish, and second son of Mr Thomas MACDONALD, Tain, Scotland, were solemnised at the ancient Parish Church of Standish, at noon on Wednesday, in the presence of a large and fashionable assembly. The auspicious event created considerable interest in the usually quiet village, where the contracting couple are well-known.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 3 October 1890
DEATHS
On September 27 at Bull Bridge, Crich, Thomas RADFORD, aged 71 years.
On September 23, at Crich, Samuel LUDLAM, aged 66 years.

Derbyshire Times 11 October 1890
CRICH
On Friday last a gloom was cast over the parish of Crich, by the report of the death of Elsie, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs George COUPE. The deceased was in her eighth year, and both in the social and religious circle, had by her past amiable deportment, established herself a great favourite which was truly made manifest by the large number who sent beautiful wreaths , and also by the number present at the internment, which took place at the Parish Church on Monday. The burial service was conducted by the Rev W. ACRAMAN, and the Rev George DRURY. The organist played the “Dead March” as the funeral procession entered and left the Church. Mr and Mrs COUPE wish to express their sincere thanks to all for the kind sympathy shown to them by their sad bereavement.

Derbyshire Times 1 November 1890
DEATHS
October 27, at Crich, Henry CURZON, aged 64 years.

Derbyshire Times 1 November 1890
A rough game was that at Holloway in the first round of the Alfreton Cup. The Crich men would have the ball anyhow. The way they toppled over the Holloway lads was shameful. Why did not the referee assert his authority.

Derbyshire Times 8 November 1890
The Lawn Tennis Ball, at the Derwent Hotel, Whatstandwell, on Thursday last, was a pleasant affair. Mr J.T. LEE, of Crich was the M.C., and BARNES band supplied the music.

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1890
It is impossible not to pause for a moment to speak of the solemn event which the bell at Crich church announced to the parish on Monday evening. Miss Elizabeth HURT was a conspicuous example of the pure, upright, and noble life. She died on Monday, and non-in the parish can be so ill spared. Miss HURT had been under the care of a doctor who had ordered her not to leave the house. However, an appeal came, and the benevolent lady went out to fulfil what she considered a duty though it was a dangerous act. Taken worse Miss HURT quietly passed away, and the earth will be heaved over one of the truest of heart and warmest sympathy. People went to Chase Cliffe when they were in distress, aye, indeed many there were who sought help when it was not needed, and non-went away empty-handed. The residents in the district feel a personal affliction in the decease of this friend to the people.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 21 November 1890
CRICH
The late Miss Elizabeth HURT, of Chase Cliffe, Crich, who died on the 10th instant in her 81st year were interred in the family vault.
[this was followed by a long report and obituary].

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 19 December 1890
DEATHS
On December 12, at Wheatcroft, Crich, John LEE, aged 81 years
On December 16, at Bull Bridge, Frances, daughter of Bernard GLOSSOP, aged six months.

1891 newspapers

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 13 January 1891
DEATHS
On January 25, at Crich, Edward STENSON, aged 63 years.

Ripley and Heanor News 23 January 1891
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FROM DEATH

Death of Ernest Brocklehurst 1891

[See postscript in the report -Derbyshire Times 28 February 1891]

Derbyshire Times 31 January 1891
DERBY BY DAY
By our constant observer
“Thank God there is House of Lords,” has been the pious ejaculation of many a politician in these days of levelling down. It is fortunate in the interest of ecclesiology and antiquity that there are such individuals as lay rectors. I am led to this remark on being informed that some members of the Restoration committee of St Peter’s Church are anxious for the removal of the beautiful carved oak rood screen and the large cross which surmount it on the ground that the appearance of the chancel will be improved. Fortunately the lay rector has not yet recorded his consent and I hope he never will. It may not be generally known that this very fine perpendicular screen once graced the chancel arch at Crich; but at the “injudicious restoration of 1861” it was ruthlessly turned out. The late Rev W. HOPE one day caught sight of the screen in a timber merchant’s yard, rescued it from demolition, and set it up in his own church. I hope the executive of the Derbyshire Archaeological Society will keep an eye to this interesting relic.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 20 February 1891
DEATHS
On February 11, at Crich Carr, Robert ALLSOP, aged 81 years.

Derbyshire Times 21 February 1891
INEBRIATES
William WHITE, Fritchley, joiner, was charged with being drunk at Bull Bridge, on the 7th instant. His landlady appeared for him. Police constables WILLIAMSON and POPE proved the case. Fined 7s 6d and costs.
John COLEMAN, Crich, quarryman, who did not appear, was charged with a similar offence on the 8th instant. P.c. WILLIAMSON proved the charge. It was stated that the defendant had stayed at a public house on the way to the Court. Fined 10s and costs.
Thomas COWLISHAW, Crich, quarryman, pleaded guilty to being drunk on the 14th instant . The case was proved by P.c, WILLIAMSON. A penalty of 10s and 8s 6d costs.

Ripley and Heanor News 27 February 1891
DEATHS
On February 18, at Crich, Martha HOWSLEY, aged 69 years.
On February 19, at Crich, Harry Fletcher LEE, son of William LEE, aged 22 months.
On February 20, Arkwright, Emma BERESFORD, daughter of Frederick BERESFORD, aged 4 years.

Derbyshire Times 28 February 1891
I am pleased to learn that Ernest BROCKLEHURST of Crich Carr, the young man who was discovered lying insensible on the turnpike near Holmesford Cottage, during the severe weather is almost recovered, and will be at work in a short time. He has recovered the use of his fingers and toes, which was at one time a very doubtful consummation. The men employed by Mr SIMS, of the Quarries, where BROCKLEHURST worked have helped him over the difficulties, and besides he has had many friends to render monetary assistance. I heard of a family from a distance sending a donation out of sympathy. The case has certainly been very remarkable. It is not the fortune of many people to be snatched from the very jaws of death like BROCKLEHURST was. Providence has, indeed, given him one of the peculiar gifts which come from on high.
[Note: see newspaper report Ripley and Heanor News 23 January 1891 ]

Derbyshire Times 28 March 1891
There had been a fatal case of diphtheria at Plaistow Green, Crich, victim being a girl five years of age, daughter of Alfred HASLAM, a farmer. There were several other children in the house, but none of them took the disease. The water was quite unfit to drink. He had also visited a case of scarlet fever at the house of the Rev G. DRURY, of Crich, the servant being attacked.

Derbyshire Times 4 April 1891
DEATHS
March 25, at Crich, George Henry ALLWOOD, aged 21 years.
March 24, at Crich, Sarah CONQUEST, aged 76 years.
March 19, at Crich, Mary WILLIAMS, aged 73 years.

Derbyshire Times 11 April 1891
DEATHS
April 7, at Crich, Alice COLEMAN, daughter of John COLEMAN, aged 1 year.
March 29, at Crich, Herbert SMITH, son of Joseph Roe SMITH , aged 6 weeks.

Derbyshire Times 15 April 1891
Notice is hereby given that all creditors having any claims against the estate of Samuel COOPER late of Bull Bridge in the parish of Crich, grocer, deceased (who died on the 10th day of December 1889 and whose will was proved on the 24th day of February 1890 by John HIGTON and Joseph RADFORD, the executors therein named) are hereby required to send the particulars of their claims…

Derbyshire Times 18 April 1891
DEATHS
April 7, at Fritchley, Crich, Hannah, wife of Samuel STORER, aged 16 years.
April 10, at Crich, Mary, wife of John WHITE, aged 46 years.

Derbyshire Times 9 May 1891
DEATHS
April 30, at Crich, Mary HARDSTAFF, aged 68 years.
May 4, at Plaistow Green, Crich, Mary Elizabeth TAYLOR, aged 7 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 22 May 1891
DEATHS
On May 14, at Crich Carr, Maria KIRK, wife of William KIRK, aged 62 years.
On May 16, at Whatstandwell, Crich, Mabel STOCK, daughter of Nathaniel STOCK, aged five months.
On May 18, at Crich, Harriett SWINDELL, wife of Samuel SWINDELL, aged 38 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 5 June 1891
DEATHS
On May 28, at Crich, Ann PIGGIN, aged 27 years.
On May 29, at Crich, Bertha, daughter of Alfred MARTIN, aged 3 weeks.

Derbyshire Times 13 June 1891
DEATHS
At Crich, on June 2, Mrs Mary MACPHERSON, after a long and painful affliction, aged 51 years. Deeply regretted. No cards.
June 13, at Wheatcroft, Crich, Herbert, son of Sarah BOLLINGTON, aged 9 months.
June 6, at Whatstandwell, Ann, widow of John BUNTING, aged 69 years.
June 3, at Alderwasley, Fanny SMITH, aged 64 years.

Derbyshire Times 20 June 1891
DEATHS
June 15, at Crich, John STORER, aged 80 years.

Derbyshire Times 27 June 1891
BELPER POLICE COURT
John BOLLINGTON and Robert MUSGRAVE, of Crich, labourers, were charged with night poaching on land in the occupation of Samuel RADFORD, at Crich, on June 22. [there followed a long report of the offence and assault on the gamekeeper].
BOLLINGTON was sentenced to the full penalty of three months imprisonment, and at the expiration of that to find sureties of £10, or be imprisoned six months longer. MUSGRAVE had to pay £1 and costs, or a month.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 10 July 1891
DEATHS
On July 4, at Crich, David KNEEBONE, aged 80 years.
On July 5, at Mill Green, Crich, James Arthur, son of George ADAMS, aged nine months.

Derbyshire Times 11 July 1891
BELPER POLICE COURT
William BOLLINGTON, Crich, was charged with being drunk at Crich on the 27th ult.
Thomas KNEEBONE, Crich charge with a similar offence on the same day.
James WRAGG, Crich, for being drunk on July 3.
German BARBER, of Crich, was summoned for leaving the employ of the Clay Cross Company without giving notice. He promised to go back to work next week, and had to pay the costs amounting to 10s only.

Derby Mercury 15 July 1891
German BARBER, Crich, was summoned for leaving the employ of the Clay Cross Company without giving notice. Defendant admitted he had done so, but it was to save his head, as he worked in a dangerous place. Promising to return to work he had to pay costs only.

Derbyshire Times 25 July 1891
DEATHS
July 20, at Crich Carr, Sarah Kate, daughter of Samuel TAYLOR, aged 24 years.

Derbyshire Times 1 August 1891
DEATHS
On July 27, at Rose Hill Cottage, Crich, Mary the beloved wife of George Ashbourne SMITH, aged 72 years. Friends will please accept this the only intimation.
July 26 at Fritchley, Crich, Martha, wife of John CHELL, aged 28 years.

Derbyshire Times 8 August 1891
DEATHS
July 30, at Crich, Harriet KNEEBONE, aged 20 years.
July 27 at Crich, Mary, wife of George SMITH, aged 72 years.

Derbyshire Times 8 August 1891
BELPER POLICE COURT
George BOLLINGTON, Crich, quarryman, for being drunk on July 22, had to pay 5s and 14s 6d costs.

Derbyshire Times 15 August 1891
There was a pretty wedding at Crich Church on Tuesday, when the nuptials of Miss Miriam LEE, daughter of Mr LEE , of Crich, with Mr Matthew BOWER, third son of Mr Samuel BOWER, of Crich were solemnised. The bride wore a charming gown. A large number of presents were received. The honeymoon is being spent in Wales.

Derbyshire Times 26 September 1891
DEATHS
September 19, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Job REDFERN, aged 35 years.

Derbyshire Times 3 October 1891
BELPER POLICE COURT
Samuel TAYLOR, of Crich, was charged with of blocking the highway by leaving his horse and cart thereon for an unreasonable time on the 28th ult. P.c, WILLIAMSON proved the case, and a fine of 10s and costs was imposed.
John COLEMAN, Crich, was charged with wilfully damaging two windows to the extent of 10s at Crich, on the 14th ult. Mr J.POTTER, Matlock, prosecuted, and Mr F.C. LYMN Matlock, defended. Defendant said he had purchased a house near the vicarage at Crich, where he hoped to live in peace, retirement, and happiness, for the remainder of his life. He had suffered damage and inconvenience by the systematic breaking of the windows, no less than 13 panes having been broken. His wife had to go and sit on the steps in the farmyard. It was worse than living in Tipperary in the state that his house was besieged (laughter). Mr LYMN maintained that no evidence had been given to show a pane had been broken. The Bench did not consider the case proved and dismissed it.

Derby Mercury 21 October 1891
Ernest BROCKLEHURST, Whatstandwell, was fined 15s and costs for being drunk on the 4th instant,
William BOLLINGTON, Crich, had to pay £1 0s 6d for being drunk and disorderly on the licensed premises of Samuel BARTON, Crich of the 25th. Defendant had to be ejected.

Derbyshire Times 5 September 1891
CRICH
An accident attended with the most serious consequences occurred on Tuesday evening to a man aged 41, named William COLLIDGE. He was engaged along with another man in filling some wagons with limestone, standing in a truck to do so. Both men attempted to jump off the wagon whilst they were in motion, and whilst in the act of doing so COLLIDGE slipped over his companion and fell across the line. The wheels passed over him, and when picked up it was found that both legs were broken. He was removed with all dispatched to Derby Infirmary, where both legs had to be amputated. COLLIDGE, who lives at Crich, is a married man with six children. He is progressing as favourably as possible under the circumstances.
[Note: was this John COLLIDGE who died 20 September?].

Derbyshire Times 19 September 1891
Sam HOLMES, of Crich, and last year’s Derby County man, is engaged with Burton Swifts, for whom he is centre.
[Read more on Samuel HOLMES].

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 25 September 1891
DEATHS
On September 19, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Joseph REDFERN, aged 35 years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 6 October 1891
DEATHS
On September 20, of Crich, John COLLIDGE, aged 41 years.

Derbyshire Times 31 October 1891
DEATHS
October 20, at Crich, Henry, son of James MELBOURN, aged 3 months.
October 20, at Crich Carr, James NEWTON, aged 67 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 6 November 1891
CRICH
Information was given to P.c WILLIAMSON, at Crich, on Wednesday night by Joseph ROLLINSON, grocer, that on the previous morning boy named Joseph Edward SIMS, a seven years, went downstairs in his nightdress. It is supposed he stood on or near the fender and the garment took fire. The lad ran upstairs screaming with the flames wrapping around him. His grandmother put out the fire by rolling the boy in a blanket. Dr McDONALD was sent for, but again no hope of recovery. The boy lived about twenty-four hours. The lad lived with his grandparents, his mother being a widow.

Derbyshire Times 14 November 1891
DEATHS
November 4, after Crich, Joseph Edward, son of Albert SIMS, aged 7 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 4 December 1891
DEATHS
On December 1 , at Amber-grove, Crich, Annie, daughter of Arthur BYARD, aged five months.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 11 December 1891
DEATHS
On December 1, at Whatstandwell, Crich, Anthony SIMS, aged 57 years.
On December 1, at Hollow Booth, Crich, Charlotte, widow of George LYNAM, a 73 years.
On December 4, at Crich, William BROCKLEHURST, a 64 years.
On November 23, at Crich, Elizabeth BOWMER, aged 61 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 11 December 1891
WHATSTANDWELL
Death of Mr Anthony SIMS, of Coddington House – this gentleman passed away on the 1st instant, after some months illness at the comparatively early age of 57, and was interred on Saturday last at Crich Church. The funeral was very largely attended by many friends and workmen, all anxious to pay the last tribute of respect and appreciation to one who by his kindly nature, and sympathetic generosity had endeared himself to many outside his own family circle, Mr SIMS was the proprietor of the Dukes Quarries, &c., at Whatstandwell, at which place he employed over 100 men. By his great energy and intelligence he had built up a, flourishing business which will now be carried on by his eldest son Mr John SIMS.

1892 newspapers

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 1 January 1892
DEATHS
December 23, at Mill Green, Crich, Samuel STORER, aged 79 years.
On December 28, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Mary, daughter of Thomas RADFORD, aged 38 years.

Derbyshire Times 2 January 1892
DEATHS
December 28, at Bull Bridge, Crich Mary RADFORD, daughter of Thomas RADFORD, aged 38 years.
December 23, at Mill Green, Crich, Samuel STONE, aged 79 years.

Derbyshire Times 9 January 1892
DEATHS
December 13, at Crich, Joseph VALLANCE, aged 23 years.
December 23, at Lea Hill, Crich, Sarah Ann WILTON, daughter of William WILTON, aged 22 months.

Derbyshire Times 16 January 1892
DEATHS
On January 7, Crich, Jane MELLOR, widow of Samuel MELLOR, aged 75 years.
On January 9, Crich, James SELLERS, aged 48 years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 22 January 1892
DRUNKENNESS
Thomas BLACKWELL, labourer, Crich, admitted being drunk and Crich on the 18th January. Police-constable WILLIAMSON proved the case, and the fine of £1 2s 6d including costs was imposed.

Derbyshire Times 30 January 1892
DEATHS
January 20, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Mary Ann BAGULEY, wife of Thomas BAGULEY, aged 52 years.
January 24, at Crich, Elizabeth HASLAM, wife of Thomas HASLAM, aged 29 years.
January 23, at Crich Carr, Ellen WOOLLEY, daughter of George William WOOLLEY, age 6 weeks.

Derby Mercury 24 February 1892
DRUNKEN CASES
William MARTIN and Edward WRAGG, Crich, had to pay 18s 6d each.
Aaron COLEMAN and John COLEMAN had to pay 18s and 15s 6d respectively.
John BOLLINGTON, Fritchley, was mulcted in a penalty of £1 4s 6d, including costs.
[ Note: “mulcted” – to penalise by fining or demanding forfeiture.]

Derby Daily Telegraph 12 March 1892
MARRIAGE OF MR COUNSELLOR JACKSON AND MISS MOSLEY
[An edited version of a longer report–]
… Mr JACKSON entered the matrimonial circle at a very early age. Born at Fritchley, near Crich, on 11 March, 1813, he led his first wife to the altar at St Peter's Church, Nottingham, on his 19th birthday. With this lady, by whom he had a numerous family, he enjoyed the peculiar privilege of living for fifty-four years. He celebrated his golden wedding in the year 1882….
His wife dying in 1886 Mr JACKSON subsequently married MrsBROUGHAIL, widow of an old friend and neighbour …
This lady died about 18 months ago. It will be observed that Mr JACKSON united himself to a third bride on his 79th birthday, and the 60th anniversary of his first wedding. We are sure our readers will join in congratulating such a staunch supporter of the married state …

Derbyshire Times 19 March 1892
DEATHS
March 11, at Fritchley, Crich, Tom Anthony ROWE aged 35 years.
March 8, at Crich, Hannah WHITTAKER, wife of Joseph WHITTAKER, aged 72 years.

Derbyshire Times 26 March 1892
DEATHS
March 17, at Crich, Ann, widow of James SWINDLE, aged 85 years.
March 17, at Park Head, Crich, John Thomas, son of Alfred LEAFE, aged 7 months.

DerbyshireTimes 2 April 1892
DEATHS
March 26, at Park Head, Crich John FANTOM, aged 53 years.
March 29, Fritchley, Catherine daughter of George William HINDS, aged 5 years.
March 23, Albert Henry, son of James HOLMES, aged 9 months.
March 24, at Fritchley, Crich, Martha Matilda, wife of Thomas HOGG, aged 33 years.
March 24, at Fritchley, Crich, John, son of Thomas HOGG, aged 2 years.
March 21, at PlaistowGreen, Crich, Louisa, daughter of Alfred HASLAM, aged 17 days.
March 24, at Plaistow Green, Crich, William HASLAM. [aged 1year and 4 months]
March 27, at Fritchley, Crich, Sam, son of Sam STORER, aged 15 months.
March 23, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Henry THOMPSON, aged 36 years.
March 25, at Alderwasley, Susanna WILLOTT, aged 74 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 8 April 1892
DEATHS
On April 4, at Fritchley, Crich, John William, son of George William HINDS, aged 18 months.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 22 April 1892
BELPER PETTY SESSIONS
Isaac COLEMAN, Crich, was fined 5s and 7s 6d costs for a drunken offence.
William BOLLINGTON, Crich, had to pay 15s and 8s 6d costs as it was his third conviction in the year.
Thomas KNEEBONE, Crich, admitted an offence of this kind and was fined 18s 6d including costs.

Derbyshire Times 23 April 1892
DEATHS
On April 17, at the Tors, Crich, Christopher Blencowe Noble DUNN M.R.C.S., eldest son of the Rev Christopher Blencowe DUNN, of Howden, Yorkshire. Born August 23, 1836. Died April 17 (Easter Day) 1892.
April 18, at Crich Carr, John ALLSOP, aged 47 years.

Derbyshire Times 23 April 1892
DEATH OF DR DUNN, OF CRICH

Dr Dunn death 1892

Derby Mercury: Wed 27 April 1892
CRICH
DEATH OF DR DUNN – A large circle of friends in Derbyshire will lament the death of Dr C. B. N. Dunn who for upwards of 30 years has practised at Crich. The deceased gentleman has been ailing for several months, but last week his condition considerably improved. On Saturday, however, unfavourable symptoms supervened, and death took place on Monday. The late Dr Dunn was born in West Riding of Yorkshire and was apprenticed to the late Dr Charles Trotter of Holmfirth, until the latter’s death, after which he finished his apprenticeship with the late Dr Dunn of Belper. He studied at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, receiving his diploma in 1860. The deceased was medical officer and public vaccinator for the parish of Crich, but a letter resigning this position was read from him at the Belper Board of Guardians last Saturday. He was the first chairman of the Bull Bridge, Crich, and Ambergate Gas Company, which position he filled up to the time of his death. He took a keen interest in antiquarian matters. The funeral took place on Thursday in the parish churchyard at Crich. The deceased was 55 years of age. Many beautiful wreaths and floral designs were placed on the coffin from friends including a cross sent by Miss Florence Nightingale, who was a former resident of the district, having been born at Lea Hurst. The wreath bore the following inscription:– “This cross, in sacred memory and hope everlasting, is offered to the bereaved wife of C.B.N. Dunn, with the deepest sympathy of Florence Nightingale. London, Easter, 1892.

Derbyshire Times 7 May 1892
DEATHS
April 19, at Crich, James BARTON, aged 59 years.
April 17, at Crich, Christopher Blencowe Noble DUNN, aged 56 years.

Derbyshire Times 11 May 1892
John CHEETHAM, is instructed by Mr Joseph HOWITT, of the Farm, Crich Common, (who is leaving the district, to sell by auction on Monday and Tuesday, May 16th and 17th 1892 the whole of his useful farm stock and implements...
[ Note: there followed details of auction items which included 30 stocking frames].

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 13 May 1892
DEATHS
On May 6, at Crich Sarah, wife of Charles FLINT, aged 85 years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 13 May 1892
DRUNKENNESS
Eli BARNES, Crich, pleaded guilty to a like offence and had to pay 5s and costs.

Derbyshire Times 21 May 1892
DEATHS
May 14, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Frederick LOCK, aged 27 years.
May 14, at Market Place, Crich, Eliza Ann, daughter of William HYDE, aged 1 year and 9 months.

Derby Mercury1 June 1892
DRUNKENNESS
Robert WILSON, Crich, insurance agent, pleaded guilty to being drunk on the 15th, and was fined 10s and costs.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 24 June 1892
DEATHS
On June 21, at Crich Carr, Martha Ann , wife of Isaac COLEMAN, aged 21 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 3 June 1892
DEATHS
On May 25, at Crich Carr, Susanna wife of Robert ALLSOP, aged 49 years.
On May 31, at Holloway, Crich, Florence Sarah, daughter of Benjamin SPENCER, aged 2 months.

Derby Mercury 15 June 1892
DRUNKENNESS
Edward WRAGG, John WRAGG, and William MARTIN of Crich, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly on June 6 and were fined 5s and costs. The same defendants were also charged with having been drunk and refusing to quit the premises of Joseph BARRATT, Crich, on the same day, and were fined £1 each and costs.

Derbyshire Courier 25 June 1892
BELPER PETTY SESSIONS
Edward WRAGG and William MARTIN, quarryman,,were summoned for being drunk on the licensed premises of Samuel STOCKS, on the 7th instant. P.c. WILLIAMSON said he found defendants in the Royal Oak Inn, and they were drunk. He asked them to leave, and they said “We shall not.” Samuel STOCKS, landlord, said the defendants came into his house and asked his wife for some ale. She told them they had had plenty already, and she will not serve them with any all. He sent for a constable, and he came and ordered them away. They were both drunk. WRAGG was fined 7s 6d and costs, and MARTIN , who did not appear 10s and costs.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 1 July 1892
DEATHS
On June 15, at Plaistow Green, Crich Catherine JENKINSON, aged 50 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 15 July 1892
DEATHS
On July 8, at Mill-green, Crich, George, son of George ADAMS, aged 9 months.

Derbyshire Times 23 July 1892
AN INTERESTING WEDDING AT CRICH
A ceremony of much interest to Crich and neighbourhood was witnessed at St Michael’s Church, Crich, on Tuesday, when Miss Elizabeth SIBLEY, daughter of Mr H. SIBLEY, The Orchard, Crich Carr, was joined in holy matrimony to Mr S.W.DENSON, of London. The Rev G. DRURY, curate, officiated. Mr Norman SIBLEY was best man, and Mr SIBLEY gave his daughter away. Miss DENSON, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Ella SIBLEY, sister of the bride, and Miss YEOMANS, of Holloway House, carried out the pleasing duties of bridesmaids. A choral service was enjoyed by large circle of friends and neighbours who admired the exquisite bouquets carried by the ladies in the wedding party. After the register had been properly signed, and as the party left the church, Mr Walter GLOSSOP gave an excellent rendering of the Wedding March. Mr and Mrs DENSON , after breakfast at the bride’s home, left for the honeymoon at Llandudno. They were the recipients of a large number of handsome and useful presence, and how the goodwill of a large circle of friends.
[Note: there was an organist Walter GLOSSOP still playing the organ at Crich church in the 1960s].

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 26th of August 1892
DEATHS
On August 20, at Crich, Mary, widow of William HICKINBOTHAM, aged 81 years.

Derbyshire Times 17 September 1892
Joseph WALKER, of Belper, an Army Reserve man, went to lodge with William FLINT, at Crich Carr, a few days ago. The retired soldier had obtained work at the Duke’s Quarries belonging to SIMS brothers. After four days residence with FLINT larger disappeared from his work unexpectedly. He had appropriated the landlord's watch and chain, and Mrs FLINT’s brooch. A warrant was granted at Belper for WALKER’s arrest, but he had flown. The police traced him for some miles, but eventually lost the trail, and the supposed thief has got away.
[NOTE: see Derby Daily Telegraph 23 December 1892 for the conclusion.]

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 23 September 1892
DEATHS
On September 17, at Crich, Elizabeth, wife of Frederick YATES, aged 32 years.

Derbyshire Times 15 October 1892
DEATHS
October 7, at Crich, Margaret WILKINSON, aged 50 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 21st October 1892
DEATHS
On October 9, at Crich, Martha Ann COLEMAN, aged 3 months.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 28 October 1891
DEATHS
On October 25, at Wakebridge, Crich, Elizabeth WILTON, aged 28 years.

Derbyshire Times 12 November 1892
DEATHS
On November 4, at Hollow Booth, Crich, Elizabeth CAULDWELL, widow of James CAULDWELL, aged 52 years.
November 7, at Crich Carr, Mary PEACH, wife of Richard BRYAN PEACH, aged 73 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 18 November 1892
DEATHS
On November 9, at Crich, William CURZON, aged 72 years.
On November 10, at Crich Carr, Charles Henry, son of Henry Edmund WETTON, aged 5 years.
On November 13, at Holloway, Crich, Samuel BUSH, aged 70 years.
On November 13, at Fritchley, Crich, Thomas NEVILLE, aged 71 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 25 November 1892
CRICH
The proposed school at Wheatcroft – Intimation has been received from the Education Department that, after very careful consideration of the matter, their Lordships decide there is no need of the school at Wheatcroft. This longed-for result, which has saved the parish from the expense and worry of a School Board and its election (with its attendant ills), is chiefly do to the untiring exertions of the vicar, the Rev William ACRAMAN, who has spared no pains, expense, or inconvenience to himself to attain this desired consummation. Mention must not be omitted of Mr A.F.HURT and Messrs. J.B. BOAG and J.H. DAY, of the Butterly and Clay Cross Companies, who gave every possible aid.

Derbyshire Times 3 December 1892
DEATHS
November 29, at Fritchley, Crich, Annie Eliza MYNARDS, wife of Caler (sic)MAYNARDS, aged 26 years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 23rd December 1892
DRUNKS
John COLEMAN, Crich, quarryman, was fined 10s and costs for bring drunk on December 13 at Crich.
THEFT BY A LODGER
[Note: conclusion of the report in the Derbyshire Times 17 September 1892]
… Police-Constable WILLIAMSON arrested the prisoner on leaving Derby gaol, and in reply to the charge he said he knew nothing about the property. WALKER denied that he knew anything, but he was convicted, and sent to prison for two months with hard labour.

Derbyshire Times 24 December 1892
DEATHS
December 18, at Crich, George HOUSLEY, aged 15 years.
December 17, at Holloway, Crich, John BRATBY, aged 74 years.

1893 newspapers

Note: The most dominant news items in 1893 were were recording the dispute against the vicar Rev William ACRAMAN. Not copied here.

Derbyshire Times 7 January 1893
BELPER POLICE COURT
John COLEMAN, quarryman, Crich, was charged with being drunk and he had to pay 5s and 8s 6d costs.
John MARTIN, Crich, quarryman, was charged with stealing a plaice and a haddock, on December 24 at Crich, the property of James BLACKWELL. The parties were at the Cliff Inn, Crich. A basket of fish belonging to BLACKWELL was in the passage, from which prisoner took the plaice and haddock. After the theft had been discovered MARTIN wanted to pay for the fish. P.c. WILLIAMSON arrested the accused. Prior to that prisoner threw the fish away. He offered to pay for the plaice and said he had eaten the haddock. Prisoner was the worse for drink, and he now denied the offence. The Bench sent him to jail for 21 days with hard labour.

Derbyshire Times 14 January 1893
THE INEBRIATES
William ALLEN, Crich, was charged with a drunken offence at South Wingfield, on the 23rd ult. P.c, WILSON found him hopelessly drunk on the road, and had to convey him to the house of a friend. Defendant did not appear, and had to pay 10s.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 20 January 1893
DEATHS
On January 17, at Crich, James SMITH, aged 78 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 27 January 1893
DEATHS
On January 20, at Crich-chase, Bertha BEARDSLEY, aged 3 years.

Derbyshire Courier 4 February 1893
Miss Agnes GILL, of Crich Board School, was appointed to Beighton School at a salary of £45.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 10 February 1893
DEATHS
On January 22, at Crich, Eliza, wife of George FROST, aged 58 years.
On January 30, at Crich, John HANCOCK, aged 59 years.
On February 2, at Holloway, Crich, Henry, son of Isaac GLADWIN, aged 18 years.

Derby Mercury 22 February 1893
Samuel BOLLINGTON, of Crich, quarryman, an old offender, was charged with night poaching on land in the occupation of Samuel RADFORD, on the 11 February. Francis TAYLOR, gamekeeper, in the employ of Mr A.F. HURT, said that at about eleven at night he saw the accused. He was on land rented by RADFORD, and was watching a dog that was beating. Witness spoke to him and said, “I have got you again.” Police-constable WILLIAMSON arrested BOLINGTON the same night, and found a ferret line and peg in his pocket. The charge was denied, but the Bench imposed a fine of £1 and17s 6d costs. There was a long line of convictions.

Derbyshire Times 11 March 1893
The prettiest wedding for some time was seen at Crich on Wednesday, when the nuptials of Mr Frederick Samuel ALLSOP, of Derby, with Miss Mary DAWES, of Crich, were solemnised. The bride is well-known as a musician, and the bridegroom belongs to an honoured family at Heage. A lovely day, coupled with the esteem in which both parties are held, called the mountain village to be excitement. (a long report followed describing the wedding and what everybody wore). After a hearty congratulations and friends Mr and Mrs ALLSOP left for London, where the honeymoon is spent. The wedding presents, to use the hackneyed phrase, were numerous and costly.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 17 March 1893
DEATHS
On March 14, at Crich, Ann, wife of Samuel CHEETHAM, aged 77 years.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 24 March 1893
John WILDGOOSE, Crich, was charged with having assaulted Joseph BARRETT, on the 9th instant. BARRET said that on the day named he was near the Black Swan Inn, at Crich, talking to a couple of men, when a bill-poster came up and asked him if he would allow him to paste a bill on his door. WILDGOOSE went up and said, “put me some paste on this bill, and never mind talking to that ––.” Defendant picked him up and put him down. Joseph HARTSHORN said he saw WILDGOOSE knock BARRETT over. Henry ALLWOOD, the bill-poster, stated that he saw BARRETT knocked down. There was a cross summons, and in this case WILDGOOSE said he was going round with some bills of a concert to take place at his house. He met ALLWOOD , and asked him to post a few of the bills. BARRETT would have known of the concert bills posted. BARRETT pushed WIDGOOSE, and then fell into the gutter. Mr TERRY said the case was most frivolous, but the Bench imposed a fine of 2s 6d and costs, dismissing the cross-summons.
James WRAGG, jun., of Crich, quarryman, was charged with having assaulted William HOLDEN, on March 7. Defendant pleaded guilty. The offence seem to originate at the place where they were working. Complainant said defendant shoved is fist into his face. Fined £1 7s, including costs.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 31 March 1893
DEATHS
On March 21, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Bertha RADFORD, aged 31 years.
On March 23, at Morewood Moor, Crich, Fanny Cincinnatia, daughter of Joseph BALDWIN, aged 9 months.
On March 28, at Ambergrove, Crich, Sarah Jane, daughter of Tom BUTTERWORTH, aged 17 years.

Derbyshire Courier 15 April 1893
CRICH
At the Belper Police Court on Thursday, George TURNER, of Crich, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly and refusing to quit the Greyhound Inn, on 1 April. Fined £1 12s including costs.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 21 April 1893
Robert RAWSON, labourer, was summoned for refusing to quit the Shoulder of Mutton beerhouse, Crich, on 4 April. The landlady, Henrietta ROE, was compelled to put him out. The Bench inflicted a fine of 10s and 2s costs.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 26 May 1893
DEATHS
On May 17, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Hannah NEEDHAM, aged 16 years.

Derbyshire Courier 26 May 1883
DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
George PIGGIN, a young man, of Crich, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Crich, on May 14. The case was dismissed.
Joseph HALL, of Crich, stockinger, was charged with drunkenness at Crich, on May 11. The bench imposed a fine of 5s and costs.
Richard HAMBLETON, of Crich, labourer, was charged with a similar offence on May 12 at Crich. Find 10s and 8s 6d costs, as there were previous convictions against him.
William HAMBLETON, of Crich, labourer, son of the last defendant, pleaded guilty to being drunk on May 12. fined 10s and 11s costs, or 14 days.


Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 2 June 1893
DEATHS
On May 25, at Fritchley, Crich, Harriet daughter of Emma ALDRED, aged 7 years.
On May 29, at Crich Carr, Emma Olive, daughter of Leonard WRAGG, aged 16 months.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 9 June 1893
DEATHS
On May 27, at Holloway, Crich, Ann, widow of George FLINT, aged 77 years.
On May 31, at: Cullan Farm, Crich, Isaac OTTERWELL, aged 78 years.

Derbyshire Times 17 June 1893
DEATHS
June 8, at Crich, Thomas HARDSTONE, aged 72 years.

Derbyshire Courier 24 June 1893
CRICH
William BOLLINGTON, quarryman, Crich, appeared before the Belper magistrates on Thursday, for refusing to quit the licensed premises of Samuel BURTON, landlord of the Bull's Head Inn, At Crich, on Saturday. There were eight previous convictions against him and he was ordered to pay 10s and costs, or 14 days imprisonment in default of payment.
Thomas KNEEBONE, quarryman, Crich, was summoned at the Belper Police Sessions, for being drunk and disorderly, on the 10th instant. He was fined 10s and costs.
John BOLLINGTON and Charles NEALE, of Crich were summoned for trespassing in search of game on land in the occupation of Mr A.F. HURT. [There followed a long report of the case.] The wives of the defendants appeared. BOLLINGTON was fined £2 and 14s cost, and NEALE 10s and 14s costs.

Derbyshire Times 28 June 1893
John TAYLOR, farmer, Crich, was summoned for being drunk in charge of two horses and a cart, at South Wingfield, on the 8th instant. Defendant admitted the offence, and there had been no previous charge. He said it was a very hot day, and he drank milk and beer together resulting in a fearful headache. P.c. WILSON stated that the defendant was showing off a horse at the Manor Hotel, and the landlord was warned not to fill him anything. Fined 15s including costs.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 30 June 1893
DEATHS
On June 21, at Les Shaw, Crich, John YEOMANS, aged 16 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 21 July 1893
DEATHS
On July 11, at Crich, Eli BARNES, aged 27 years.

Derbyshire Times 29 July 1893
DEATHS
July 21, at Ambergrove, Hector, son of Arthur BYARD, aged 9 months.
July 25, at Crich Carr, Lydia, wife of Walter YATES, aged 67 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 18 August 1893
DEATHS
On August 11, at Crich, George CURZON, aged 62 years.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 7 September 1883
CRICH
The is announced Mr J. BATES, of Crich. Deceased was accidentally thrown from his trap at Mansfield, a few days ago, and sustained injuries which resulted in his death.

Derbyshire Times 15 September 1883
DRUNKENNESS
Henry MARTIN, of Crich, framework knitter, for being drunk at Crich on the 8th was fined 10s and costs 7s 6d.
Thomas GOODALL, publican, of Fritchley, admitted a charge of drunkenness at Crich, on September 6th and a fine of 10s and 7s 6d was inflicted.
Richard HAMBLETON’s, labourer, of Crich, admitted to being drunk at Crich, on the 8th, and also admitted to having been fined 10s during the present year, for a similar offence, and he was ordered to pay 15s and the costs 7s 6d.
Elijah BRADLEY, boatman, of Bull Bridge, for being drunk and disorderly order to pay 7s 6d and 9s 6d costs.
Samuel LUDLUM, labourer, of Crich, of being drunk on August 31, at Crich, was fined 5s and costs.
Moses CHAPPEL, labourer, of Bull Bridge, for a similar offence on the 1st,was fines 5s and 7s 6d costs.

Derbyshire Times 23 September 1893
CRICH
We have to record the death of Mrs HARTSTONE, of Park Gate, near Crich, who died on Monday, having had a stroke on Sunday, from which she never recovered. The deceased had arrived at the mature age of 74, and was greatly respected by all the villagers.

Derbyshire Times 30 September 1893
DEATHS
September 21, at Whatstandwell, Crich, Joseph PEACH, aged 62 years.

Derbyshire Times 7 October 1893
DEATHS
September 18, at Parkgate, Crich, Elizabeth, widow of Isaac HARTSHORNE, aged 74 years.
September 30, at Holloway, Crich, Mary, daughter of William KIRBY, aged 7 months.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 27 October 1893
DEATHS
On October 22, at Wakebridge, Crich, George GREENHOUGH, a 71 years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 27 October 1893
Henry COWLISHAW, of Fritchley, labourer, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Crich, on October 16. Police-constable STREET proved the case, and a fine of 18s, including costs, had to be paid, or 14 days.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 3 November 1893
DEATHS
On October 28, at Crich, Harry, son Joshua STREET, aged 11 years.
On October 31, at Crich, William SELLORS, aged 77 years.

Derbyshire Times 11 November 1893
CRICH
The inhabitants of Crich and district were somewhat surprised on Saturday afternoon last at receiving a notification to the effect that they would not be able to have the gas turned on in their homes on Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings. The service of the church, instead of being held in the church, had to be held in the School-room, and throughout the village lamps had to be used instead of gas. The affair caused considerable excitement.

Derbyshire Times 18 November 1893
DEATHS
November 11, at 3 Crown Buildings, Matlock Bridge, Jane, widow of the late Luke ALSOP, of Cliffe House, Crich, aged 72 years.

Derbyshire Times 18 November 1893
The effects of the coal strike are making workmen terribly badly off in some parts of Derbyshire. Several of the great railway companies have withdrawn all orders for works of an improving character. The consequence of this is felt at Whatstandwell, where the extensive quarries of Messrs SIMS provide labour for many hands. The men are on short time. At Crich the limeworks of the Clay Cross Company have not worked for weeks. The distress is acute. Collections are made at the church, and there is a relief committee alleviating more deserving cases. The brick and tile works of the Wigwell Company are suspended while the abnormal prices of coal prevail.

Derbyshire Times 18 November 1893
I understand land has been purchased from Mr A.F. HURT J.P., for the erection of the new station at Whatstandwell.

Derbyshire Times 25 November 1893
DEATHS
November 14, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Joseph JACKSON, son of John Jackson STOPPARD, aged 4 years.
November 19, at Crich, Hannah, widow of George MELLORS, aged 67 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 8 December 1893
DEATHS
On December 3, at Crich, Thomas PRINCE, aged 78 years.
November 21, at Crich Carr, John LEE, aged 54 years.

Derby Mercury December 27 1893
Local News
Another remarkable case of longevity is recorded at Crich. Three years ago, eleven people died and their total ages amounted to 900 or nearly an average of 82. In the present year, ten people have died reaching an average of 79, in all 790 years.

1894 newspapers

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 5 January 1894
DEATHS
On December 20, at Crich, Thomas HASLAM, aged 40 years.

Derbyshire Courier 6 January 1894
George Henry WOOLLEY, sweep, Crich, was summoned at the Belper Petty Sessions, on Thursday, for being drunk and disorderly after Crich on 30 September. Fined 10s and costs or 14 days.


Derbyshire Times 27 January 1894
For a long time, a very long time, Crich Carr and Whatstandwell have not been treated to such an entertaining concert as was given on Wednesday evening by Mr WILDE, head-master of the schools at that place. The room, which it may be said, is a very large one, another having just been added, was full, every seat obtainable being filled, Mr WILDE who has bought this school up to a high degree of efficiency, deserves a very great credit for the very able manner in which his pupils have been taught, all of whom appeared on the stage. They preserved excellent order all through. In the first part which entirely consisted of songs, choruses, etc., by the schoolchildren. Miss Kathleen HAWKES, who sang very prettily, must be mentioned. The recitation by Tommy SMITH “Dick Whittington” was also very much enjoyed and Mr Albert GEE sang “Happy little Sam” splendidly. The second part was given by adults, two pieces being given by the band Messrs GLOSSOP, etc., of Ambergate. The vicar song “Philip the Sportsman” and had to return and acknowledge an encore. Mr WILDE gave a comical sketch which was highly amusing.

Derbyshire Times 31 January 1894
On Saturday morning a serious accident occurred in the Hilts Quarry, at Crich, to a stone worker named Thomas CONQUEST. The man was working on the face of the cliff when a portion of the rock on which he was standing gave way and the poor fellow fell into the quarry from a height of over 50 feet. His lower jaw was dislocated and one leg and thigh broken, in fact he was terribly cut and bruised all over his body. Dr MACDONALD attended to CONQUEST’s injuries, and he was conveyed to the Derby Infirmary.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 16 February 1894
DEATHS
On February 7, at Crich, Ellen TAYLOR, aged 29 years.
On February 13, at Bull Bridge, Crich, Louisa, daughter of George PICKARD aged 5 years.

Derbyshire Times 17 February 1894
On Wednesday morning last, the workmen at the Cliff Quarry were surprised to find that a notice was put up informing them that a reduction in their wages of 1d per wagon would be enforced. In a few words we will briefly describe this work. These quarry men numbering about forty, get out the stone from the cliff and fill the wagons, receiving so much per wagon, as they fill. Of course these wagons are then worked by the new engine “Dowie” down the line to the top of the incline called the “Steep”, where men are at work, to dispatch the wagon down the incline. Here at the bottom, are men who push the wagons onto the kilns. Where the limestone is burned. It will then be readily understood that the workmen and the quarry really provide work for all the labourers down the line, and that if they ceased working, workers all down the line would necessarily be thrown out of employment. After the recent strike, of course these quarrymen are considerably out of funds, and in their being reduced a penny per wagon, it necessitates them losing nearly 3s a week, which to these people, it is a very large amount in a man’s wage. A meeting was therefore held on Monday evening in the Club Room, to discuss what they should do, in this their difficulty. All the men, with the exception of a few were present, and a long debate was held, the decision unanimously agreed upon being “The men would refuse to accept the terms of the Company, and that unless the notice was withdrawn, they would refuse altogether to work”. It can be judged, how serious this is to the village, as upon these men striking, nearly 100 men will be without work.

Derbyshire Times 17 February 1894
CRICH
The new system of delivery and dispatch of letters commenced at Crich on Monday last. The postman, has now, thanks to the contribution of many round the district, got a conveyance in the shape of a horse and trap, in which he drives from Matlock every morning. The letters are received from the mail at Matlock, and then the postman is due at Crich at 7 a.m. It is without doubt, and exceedingly beneficial thing to the tradespeople of Crich, as many who would have to leave by train would not receive their letters, until the evening, whereas now, their letters are brought to them before they go out of town. The dispatch at night is also a very great improvement, letters being posted now up till 7 o’clock, against six o’clock of recent times. The address now for the village, is Crich near Matlock Bath.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 23 February 1894
No sooner do the inhabitants of the mountain villages of Crich and Whatstandwell receive one concession that they want another. The Midland Railway Co. have sealed a contract for the erection of a new passenger station, and now there is a request for the making of a near cut, as the locals term it. Passengers will have to walk a little further when the old station is left. What a pity they should be so incommoded to this extent!

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 23 February 1894
The men met Mr JACKSON, the manager of the Clay Cross Company on Wednesday morning, to try and come to a friendly decision with regard to the notice that the men would be reduced 1d per wagon. Mr JACKSON declined, however, to entertain their views, but said that a certain class of the stone-getters should be dropped 1d per wagon, and that the remainder, if they chose, could go to work at their old rate of wages. This they all to one man refused, unless the other workers should be allowed to start at the same scale. Mr JACKSON refused to remove his notice for those, and so the unfortunate result is that the men are now all out of work.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 16 March 1894
DEATHS
On March 7, at Crich, Eliza, wife of Henry ALLWOOD, aged 64 years.
On March 8, at Crich, John STOCKS, aged 71.
On March 12, at Crich, Phoebe PIGGIN, aged 58 years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 19 March 1894
DEATHS
On March 9, of Crich, Annie Elizabeth MELLOWS, aged 14 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 23 March 1894
As a stone worker, John WRAGG, of Crich, was proceeding with his ordinary duties on Friday morning, he fell back from the face of the cliff, at the Hilts Quarry (belonging to the Butterly Company), and dropped on some large rock. He was removed to Dr MACDONALD’s surgery, where it was found that several bones in his leg were twisted. The accident occurred in nearly a similar manner to that which Mr James CONQUEST broke his leg a short time ago.
Another very serious accident occurred at Crich on Saturday. As Mrs James WOODWARD, of Plaistow Green, was going to call one of her lodgers at about four o’clock a.m., she fell down the whole length of a stairway, and sustained very serious injuries to her skull. Dr MACDONALD, of Crich, was speedily present, but there are slight hopes of the poor woman’s recovery.
Another accident has occurred at Crich. The men employed on the stone wharves of the Dukes quarries (which are rented by Mr SIMS) were removing a large block of stone when a youth named John COLEMAN slipped down, and a block of stone fell on the back of his leg, which is seriously injured. He will not be able to resume his employment for months.

Derbyshire Times 24 March 1894
Mrs James WOODWARD, of Plaistow green, Crich, while on her way to call up one of her lodgers on Saturday, missed her footing and fell headlong to the bottom of the stairs. Her skull is very seriously injured, a part of it, in fact, being broken entirely. Dr MACDONALD, of Crich, was very soon on the spot, but very little hope is entertained of the unfortunate woman’s recovery.
Another accident occurred at Hilts Quarry, belonging to the Butterly Company, at Crich. A few weeks ago a terrible accident occurred at the same quarry, and this was brought about in a precisely similar manner. A stone getter named John WRAGG was working on the face of the cliff when he fell backwards onto some large pieces of rock. On being removed to the surgery (Dr MACDONALD’s) it was found that the damage sustained was not so bad as was expected.

Derby Mercury 4 April 1894
John MARTIN, labourer, Crich, was charged with being disorderly on the licensed premises of John WILDGOOSE, outcry, and we refusing to quit, on March 22. The landlord gave evidence, after which the Chairman said the Bench could not agree, and the case would be dismissed.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 13 April 1894
CRICH
Mr J. KNIGHTON, chemist, of the Market-place, has just died at the ripe old age of over 70. He has been in Crich for upwards of 20 years, and has been greatly respected and esteemed. He has been of very valuable service to the Baptist Chapel.

Derbyshire Times 18 April 1894
A serious accident occurred on Friday at the Bull Bridge limekilns, belonging to the Butterly Company. As a workman named Alfred VALLANCE was working in company with another, by name Charles LUDLUM, breaking the lime with large hammers, his foot slipped and he fell, and by some means or other the whole force of the hammer from LUDLAM came on to his head and severely fractured his skull. Dr MACDONALD is in attendance.
Derbyshire Times 9 June 1894
An accident of a serious nature occurred to Mrs T. TAYLOR, of Crich, on Wednesday. She was driving to Ashover, when the horse fell, and Mrs TAYLOR was pitched out onto her face. Assistance was quickly procured, and Mrs TAYLOR was conveyed back to Crich in a cab, where medical assistance was obtained.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 20 April 1894
DEATHS
On April 9, at Crich, Maryellen, daughter of John PERRY, aged six months.
On April 11, at Crich, Job KNIGHTON, aged 72 years.
On April 14, at Fritchley, Crich, Mary Ann COWLISHAW, aged 21 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 25 May 1894
A misunderstanding with regard to the pavement of the sum amounting to 9s 11d due to the quarryman of the above quarries has resulted in a very serious strike. The company (No 3) had engaged to do some extra labour, for which it is stated they were to be paid the sum of 9s 11d. The manager of the quarries states that the leader of the gang entered into an agreement with him for that labour to be “trial,” and therefore will not pay the money. The men comprising the other parts of the quarry, have gone with the No. 3 company, and now all the men are out of employment.

Derbyshire Times 26 May 1894
DEATHS
May 21, at Crich, Frederick BOWN, aged 64 years.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 1 June 1894
Mrs E. KIRK died at Leicester on Sunday. Her husband and herself had lived in Crich for nearly 40 years, and both had done much towards the good of the village. The family were very largely connected with the Baptist Chapel at Crich.

Derby Daily Telegraph 7 June 1894
Edward WRAGG, James MELLORS and John BILLINGTON, quarryman, Crich, were charged with absenting themselves from work on May 9, at Crich. The defendants pleaded guilty the company had been put to an expense of about £18 in having to procure stone elsewhere. The men were at work now. The Bench fined defendants2s 6d together with 5s compensation and the costs, amounting in all to17s each.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 15 June 1894
The remains of Mrs NEWTON, of Carr Bank House, Crich Carr, who died on Saturday aged 75 years, were conveyed to their last resting place on Tuesday. The Rev J. Percy NEVILLE, curate of Crich, read the ceremony.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 29 June 1894
DEATHS
On June 21, at Crich Carr, Titus PARKIN, aged 72 years.

Derbyshire Times 7 July 1894
Isaac BEARDSLEY, and Edward BOLLINGTON, both of Crich, were charged with night poaching on land in the occupation of Miss Selina HURT, at Crich, on the 20 June. The defendants pleaded guilty. Mr SIBLEY gave evidence, showing he and others found the men with nets and rabbits in their possession. There was 116 yards of netting. Defendants had nothing to say and were fined. BEARDSLEY £2 and BOLLINGTON £1 and costs. They were also bound over not to offend again for six months in a bond of £10 each.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 27 July 1894
The serious depression in trade continues to affect the police. In this connection it may be regarded as a good sign, and one that needs a special note of thankfulness. For cases of drunkenness were heard at the sessions last Thursday. Even Crich did not send a defendant, and the mountain village has the reputation of being the “drunkest place” in the district. Superintendent MACDONALD and his men may be heartily congratulated on their quiet time. Depression in their trade is a sort of healing art with which we are all gratified.

Derby Mercury 5 September 1894
Licensed Premises
Crich 17 for population 3,070.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 7 September 1894
The marriage took place at Crich Parish Church, on Wednesday of Mr Edgar Stanley AULTON, solicitor, of Derby, and Miss Agnes YEOMANS, younger daughter of Mr William YEOMANS, of Holloway House, near Crich. There was a considerable amount of interest taken in the event in the village as the family of the bride is held in the greatest esteem and Mr YEOMANS is a gentleman who holds numerous public offices [there followed a detailed report on the marriage]
After the ceremony the party drove to Holloway, where the breakfast was served to about 50 relatives and friends. In the afternoon the happy couple were driven to Ambergate for London, en route for the Continent.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 28 September 1894
DEATHS
On September 22, at Crich, Kesia, wife of John Robert HYDE, aged 56 years.
On September 23, at Crich, George Stanley LEE, aged 29 years.

Derbyshire Times 6 October 1894
DEATHS
At Crich, 23 ult., George Stanley, youngest son of the late Mr James LEE, aged 29 years. No cards, Sydney (New South Wales), papers please copy.

Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press 12 October 1894
DEATHS
On October 9, at Fritchley, Crich, Sarah, wife of George AMATT, aged 80 years.

Derbyshire Times 3 November 1894
A serious accident occurred on Thursday at the stone wharf of Mr SIMS, at Whatstandwell. One of the Midland cranes was engaged in moving and extremely large stone, over six feet in diameter, off the wharves of Mr J SIMS, stone merchant, on the down sidings. It collapsed and fell. A workman by name A, MARTIN, of Crich, was caught between the wheel and the crane and the stone itself, and being able to extricate himself, was crushed very seriously, both his thighs being broken. By the kindness Mr J SIMS, a trap conveyed him to the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, where he lies in a very precarious position. He has a wife and children.

Derbyshire Times 19 December 1894
A serious accident occurred at Crich, on Saturday, to a lad named John HYDES. The boy, who is about seven, was playing with a chaff cutter, and cut off three fingers. Dr MACDONALD was immediately called in, and ordered the removal of the unfortunate boy to the Infirmary at Derby.

Derbyshire Courier 29 December 1894
The storm caused very considerable damage in Crich and the outlying villages. The Jovial Dutchman Inn had the roof of the buildings completely taken away. Other shops and places have suffered also. Mr J DAWES’ warehouse on the Market Place had the large window blown in; and the thatched houses have suffered greatly.