Posted with permission of the transcriber, 'Ann'. Geo. The West Cumberland Times, Saturday, Oct. 18, 1884 - WHITEHAVEN PETTY SESSIONS I. ______ Thursday. - Before H. H. WATSON, Esq. (in the chair), H. JEFFERSON, Esq., and J. MUSGRAVE, Esq. PROSECUTION OF A TRADEMAN FOR OBSTRUCTION. ______ William Johnston, draper, of King Street, Whitehaven, was summoned for having caused an obstruction to the footpath by having a number of boxes placed on the footpath. Mr. TYSON, assistant clerk to the Trustees, proved that the Trustees had authorized the police to take these proceedings. Sergeant SANDERSON stated that on the morning of the 12th of last month about thirty boxes belonging to the defendant were standing on the street and projecting a foot onto the footpath. Sergeant BELL corroborated the previous witness. Defendant said the boxes had been put out of the premises to await the railway cart to take them away. The Bench informed the defendant he had broken the law, and he must pay a fine of 12s, which was principally costs. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~