Notes for: Arthur Blythe Simpson
Cambridge Independent Press 30 Jul 1864:
ARSON AT TRUMPINGTON.
Tom Cook, (33), labourer, was charged with maliciously setting fire to several stacks of wheat at Trumpington, the property of Mr. J. Maris, on the 1st inst.
Mr. ORRIDGE, instructed by Messrs GRAIN & WINTER, prosecuted. The prisoner was undefended.
Mr. Maris said he was a farmer, living at Trumpington. Had six wheat stacks standing in a field between Trumpington and Hauxton. On the night of the 1st inst. they were all burnt down. Their value was £680.
Samuel Brookes, states that he was a coal merchant. Was on the Trumpington-road about six o'clock on the evening in question. The prisoner was on the path, which he left, and came upon the road and walked with witness. He said that he had been on to Boston and other parts, and came on to Ely, where he sold his shoes and shirt. He could get nothing to eat, but jumped over into a pea-field and filled his belly with peas. He was bound for London. He was ashamed to cadge and could not live like this any longer. He went towards Trumpington, and said he had slept in a haystack the night before.
The Prisoner: This witness said nothing about a haystack before.
Prime Coulson, tailor, Cambridge, stated that he saw the prisoner on the Trumpington-road, about 500 yards from the stacks, on the Harston side of the road. Noticed the stacks, and found them all right (a laugh.) The prisoner was the only person he met. It was about half-a-mile from the stacks to Trumpington. Drove back and saw the prisoner in custody of the police.
Arthur Blyth Simpson was driving on the evening in question from Harston to Trumpington. When he got through the gate he saw a light and was soon satisfied that it was a fire. That was about ten o'clock. Drove quickly on to Trumpington and gave the alarm. Looked purposely upon the road to see if he could observe any one. Met a man going towards the fire, but it was not the prisoner.
John Brunton, shoemaker, was on his way towards Trumpington on the Sunday evening. Saw a fire and witness and a young man went on to the fire together. It was then about half-past nine o'clock.
George Gurling, one of the police for Trumpington, stated that he went to the fire. About 500 yards from this side of the fire he met the prisoner and asked him where he came from. He said he came from Hauxton, and that he had passed some stacks. Witness said "Where is the fire?" He said "I don't know." After some further questions, witness said "I shall take you into custody for setting fire to Mr. Maris' stacks." He said "Very well. Had you been alone I would throw you over my shoulder, and break you b-- neck."
William Haslop, gardener to Mr. Foster, stated that he accompanied the last witness and prisoner to the fire, and corroborated the policeman.
The JUDGE thought there was hardly a case for the jury. It was a mere case of suspicion. Under his lordship's direction, the jury acquitted the prisoner.
Cambridge Chronicle 4 May 1867:
For Sale,
ALDERNEY COW, "MULBERRY," a FAMOUS BUTTER COW, and also a Deep Milker. Has been in Advertiser’s possession two years, and well known by him previous as a good Heifer. Calved 30th April. Lowest price, 15 guineas.
Apply to A. B. SIMPSON, Trumpington.
Cambridge Chronicle 20 Mar 1869:
Chestnut Cob for Sale,
FIFTEEN hands, 4 years old, very quiet to ride and drive; showy, and suitable for either a four-wheel or dog-cart.This is a genuine animal in regular work, not "one made up for sale," and has been in present owner’s possession over two years. To be parted with solely to make room for a 3-year-old now in breaking. Believed to be perfectly sound, and any reasonable trial allowed at home.
Apply to A. B. SIMPSON, Trumpington, Cambs.
Cambridge Chronicle 28 May 1870:
Pony for Sale.
BAY HORSE PONY, with black points, four years old, broken to harness, and has been constantly driven by a lady, free from blemish, and believed to be perfectly sound. To be parted with solely for want of use. Price very moderate.
Apply to A. B. SIMPSON, Trumpington.
Cambridge Chronicle 30 Jul 1870:
Barley for Sale, with the Straw,
TWO ACRES, ONE ROOD, side of the TRUMPINGTON ROAD, now fit to cut.
Apply to A. B. SIMPSON, Trumpington.
From the Cambridgeshire Chronicle and Journal, 5 Aug 1871: Valuable freehold building estate. With neat cottage residence, garden and pasture land, chaise house, and farm buildings, in all about eight acres, Trumpington Road, Cambridge.
Wentworth & son have received instructions from the proprietors to prepare for sale by auction, in one lot, about the latter end of the present month.
A detatched neat cottage residence, near the mill, with its pretty garden, pasture and arable land, all adjoining, and abutting on the Trumpington Road, containing together about eight acres, and let to Mr Simpson, whose tenancy expires at Michaelmas, 1872.
To builders, speculators, and others a fine opportunity is afforded by dividing this valuable property into numerous building sites to a great advantage; the above is all freehold, except a few poles, and is within half an hours walk of the principal streets of Cambridge and railway stations.
There are fine beds of coprolites on the estate.
Cambridge Chronicle 10 Feb 1872:
Hunter For Sale.
GREY MARE, 15.2 hands high, 8 years old, temperate and quiet with Hounds, very fast, a fine jumper, and in full work.
No day too long for her, and one that will hack you to Cover. Hunt, and hack you home again with comfort. Has been hunted by present owner Four seasons; free from blemish, and believed to be perfectly sound; has been carrying over 11 stone.
The above is well known with the "Cambridgeshire" and "Puckeridge" Hounds; to be parted with solely in consequence of the owner not having time to find work for more than one horse during the remainder of this Season.
Would make a magnificent Lady’s Hack or Huntress, being very good mannered.
Price 60 Guineas.
Apply to A. B. SIMPSON, Trumpington, Cambs.