Cambridge Independent Press 23 Sep 1904: William Hall bankrupt

Trumpington Publican Bankrupt

Trouble With the Brewers

William Henry Hall, publican, late of the “Tally-Ho”, Trumpington, came up for public examination. His statement of affairs showed that his liabilities were £88 8s. 7d., and his assets nil.

In answer to the questions of the Official Receiver, debtor said he was formerly a sergeant-major in the Royal Artillery, and then he joined the Yeomanry and went to South Africa. Before he went out he had a tobacconist business at Eastleigh, which he sold. When he returned from the war he took a publichouse at Trumpington, and from his point of view the takings there were not what he had been led to expect. He gave notice to quit, and the brewers issued a writ against him for £20 for rent, although they had £100 deposit belonging to the debtor in their possession. He made a counter-claim, alleging false representation of the takings, and in that action judgment went against him on the claim and counter-claim. When he left the “Tally-Ho” he had about £48 after paying all his debts. With that he fitted up his family and himself, and was offered a good position, his brother depositing £50 with his new employers on his behalf. Then the action was tried and he lost. Until he lost the action he was quite solvent and able to meet all his liabilities.

The examination was closed.