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"ALLEGED LARCENY AT NORTH SHIELDS -- To-day at North Shields, Kate Stobbs and Robert Stobbs, 73 Howdon Road, were charged with stealing, or receiving the same, well knowing them to be stolen, a quilt, two blankets, a pair of boots, a plane, saw, vest, and other articles valued at £3 9s, from a dwelling house, 73 Howdon Road, the property of Barbara J. Bowman, on June 8th. -- The evidence showed that the defendants had furnished apartments from the prosecutrix, and the female defendant pawned the goods mention. -- The male defendant, who denied any knowledge of the thefts, was cautioned and dismissed, and the female defendant was committed for fourteen days." --- Shields Gazette, 11 Jun 1903, page 3.

They had 2 daughters Elizabeth and Sarah according to census records

Such sad eyes!

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I wonder how her life was.

Newspaper account: SHOP DOOR THEFT. Jane Thompson (40), was charged at North Shields with stealing from the shop door of Messrs W. Gillespie and Son a pair of boots valued at 5s 11d, on the 12th inst. A pawnbroker's assistant spoke to the woman trying to pledge a pair of boots with hi, but failing to give a good account of herself he had her detained and sent for the police. Sergt. Scougal said that when charged she replied that she bought the boos when in company with her husband on Saturday nights. He made inquiries and found this statement to be untrue. Accused, who pleaded not guilty, was fined 10s and costs. --- Shields Daily Gazette, 13 Jul 1904, page 3

incroyable ce documentaire :BRAVO de mettre en ligne ces images !

Hard not to feel great compassion for this poor woman, interesting to see her ears pierced, and the clothing and hairstyles worn at this time.

Someone in North Shields Constabulary took pride in his (almost certainly *his*) calligraphy. Apart from maybe a one-line note of her hatch, match and despatch in parish records, this photo, recording this desolate moment in her life seems a pretty bleak memorial, in common with the others in this gallery.

ALICE CAUSH: Born at North Shields, Northumberland in 1885, the daughter of Joseph (1846-1921,) a boatman and fisherman. Who married Alice Brimer (1846-1917,) at Tynemouth in 1865. Alice was the youngest of eight children, of which three died in infancy. 1891 census, Lawson Street, Chirton, Tynemouth, Northumberland. JosephCaush Head 45 Steam Boat Man, North Shields, Northumberland. Alice Caush Wife 43 North Shields, Northumberland. William Caush Son 19 Cellar Man, North Shields, Northumberland. JosephCaush Son 13 Scholar, North Shields, Northumberland. James Caush Son 9 Scholar, North Shields, Northumberland. Alice Caush Daughter 5 Scholar, North Shields, Northumberland. 1901, 20, Front Street, North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland. JosephCaush Head 55 Captain Of Fish Trawler, North Shields, Northumberland. Alice Caush Wife 54 North Shields, Northumberland. Alice Caush Daughter 15 Domestic Serv, North Shields, Northumberland. Alice married Joseph Garnett, at Tynemouth in 1905. A daughter Alice was born in 1914.

Hi Rob, Thanks for all the useful background information. It really adds to our understanding of these men and women. I've been researching some of the cases in local newspapers, which are not available online. I'll start adding some of the information I've found later this week. best wishes, Alan