Here is this week’s round-up of pieces from the Batley News relating to St Mary of the Angels parishioners. I have put in bold the names of those connected to the parish who served with the military. And, as ever, the spelling and punctuation matches that of the newspaper.
One teenage parishioner, James McIntyre, came up before the local magistrates.
Batley Court – Monday.
“It is a pity to see young lads like you brought here for drunkenness; you can surely spend your money more wisely,” said Mr. George Parker to James McIntyre, aged 19, of Ambler Street, Batley, who was summoned for being drunk and riotous in Stocks Lane on June 24th. A fine of 10s. was imposed.
Two female parishioners – Winifred Carney, widow of Martin Carney, and Sarah Elizabeth Hey – faced prosecution this week.
TO-DAY’S BATLEY POLICE.
…More cases under the Education Act, for not sending children regularly to school were brought by Mr. Danby, Director of Education. The decisions were as follow:—Winifred Carney, 78, New Street, Batley, dismissed; Sarah Elizabeth Hey, 79, Hirst Houses, White Lee, fined 5s. in each of two cases…
The Family Notices contained information about a parish death.
BATLEY.
GALLAGHER.—On the 11th inst., aged 77 years, Thomas Gallagher, 43, Cobden Street.
His death was the subject of an inquest.
“DEATH FROM NATURAL CAUSES” was the verdict at an inquest on Wednesday on the body of Thomas Gallagher, Cobden Street, Batley, formerly employed as a mason’s labourer. Four years ago deceased was attended by Dr. Walker for bronchitis and a weak heart. He went home about 10 p.m. on Tuesday and was taken ill at midnight whilst sitting in an arm chair. At a quarter to two he was going to the tap for some water when he collapsed and died. Dr. Walker said the cause of death was heart failure, due to chronic bronchitis.
Information about Sam Gooder’s death appeared in this week’s newspaper. Although not a Catholic himself, his wife Brigid Maguire was a St Mary’s parishioner
PLUCKY TO THE END
Batley “Koyli” Who Talked of Home During an OperationPrivate Sam Gooder, K.O.Y.L.I., whose wife and family reside at 10, Peel Street, Batley, has died of wounds at a Belgian Hospital. A sister at the hospital writes:—“I am writing to tell you that your husband was very severely wounded, and passed away to his rest last night, June 29th, at this hospital. He had all the care and attention it was possible to give, but did not rally after the operation. He was so plucky and patient. I was with him during the operation. He talked of you all, and just passed peacefully away a few hours later. May God help you in your great trouble and give you strength to bear it.”
Private Gooder, aged 41 last November, volunteered for the Army in 1915. He was twice wounded. On the first occasion he was in a trench that was blown up, and received injuries through being buried in the debris. He was invalided home, and returned to the Front last January. Previous to enlisting he worked at Carlinghow Colliery, and was at one time employed at White Lee Colliery.
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