This is the round-up of news about St Mary’s parishioners from the 7 September 1918 edition of the Batley News. As usual, 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.
There was one death notice:
Gannon. —Sept. 2, aged 62, James Gannon, New Street.
The Roll of Honour section included family tributes to Michael James O’Hara (O’Hora on the church War Memorial).
O’HARA. —In ever loving memory of Private Michael James O’Hara, Duke of Wellington’s, killed in action September 3rd, 1916, beloved son of Michael and Agnes O’Hara, 8, East Street, Batley.
A brave young heart that knew no fear,
He like a soldier fell.
But the unknown grave is the saddest blow,
None but our aching hearts can know.
In our hearts you are fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling round your name,
Hearts that hold you in deepest affection
Will love you in death just the same.
From father, mother, sister, and brothers, and brother Tom (somewhere in France).
And:
O’HARA. —In loving memory of my dear brother, Private Michael James O’Hara, 1st-4th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, killed in action Sept. 3rd, 1916.
R. I. P.
This day brings back the memory
Of one who is called to rest,
And those who think of him to-day
Are those who loved him best.
From his loving sister, Mary Ellen, East Street, Batley
Finally this week there were two parish linked court appearances:
TO-DAY’S POLICE COURT.
For using obscene language in Victoria Street, Carlinghow, on August 31st, Mary Ellen Hunt, married, Back Crescent Street, Cross Bank, was fined 8s.
Mary Ann Kelly, rag-sorter, New Street, Batley, who pleaded not guilty to being drunk and riotous in Wellington Street on Monday night, admitted having had three glasses of beer, and when asked by Inspector Ripley if this was not sufficient to make her drunk she replied “Not this stuff!” —Inspector Ripley said defendant made violent attempts to strike Constable Saycell, who arrested her. —Several previous convictions were recorded, and she was bound over for 12 months and ordered to pay costs.
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