Cambridge Independent Press 9 Jul 1870: John Utteridge accused George Daiseley of theft

CAMBRIDGE DIVISION PETTY SESSIONS

SATURDAY. — Before Major Pemberton, H.W. Pemberton, and T. J. Ficklin, Esqrs, and Lieutenant Colonel Wale.

TRUMPINGTON. — George Daisely, labourer, Trumpington, was charged with stealing certain sums of money, amounting to £17s 7d., the property of John Utteridge, publican, of Trumpington, on the 21st of May. — Mr. POLAND ADCOCK prosecuted. — It appeared from the evidence than that the prosecutor supplied the men at the coprolite works with beer, tobacco, &c., and the prisoner, who was in his employ, had received 6s. 6d. for three shovels and £1 1s. 1d. for beer and tobacco, which he had not given up. The prosecutor produced his account book, which showed that the things had been put down to the prisoner. — The CLERK: That has put an end to the case at once. — Prosecutor: I was obliged to put some name down. I did not know all the men I supplied, and as the prisoner always brought the money, I put it down to him. — The CHAIRMAN said that the Magistrates had no jurisdiction, and the case would, of course, be dismissed. — Procecutor: But he has received my money and spent it. What am I to do? — The CLERK: You must go to the County Court, then.