January 5th 1916

Walter Bowers a private in the 2nd Battalion Suffolk regiment was summoned by Florence Byford of Burkitts Lane in Sudbury to show cause etc, Mr Wells for the plaintiff “what if he is ordered to the front”, the chairman replied “you will have to put up with it”, defendant said he would not be ordered to the front as he was waiting for some teeth. To pay 1s 6d per week. Killed in action at Ypres on 19th December, Cyril Richardson son of Ezra Richardson of Nayland, aged 21.

February 2nd 1916

Private A.Martin of Ballingdon who is now a P.O.W. writes to his mother a postcard asking for some mustard to spread on his bread, Private Martin will have a food parcel every week in future, his mother is a soldier’s widow and has three other sons in service one being wounded.

February 2nd 1916

The mean death rate from tuberculosis for the last 5 years from 1909 to1913 is Glemsford 1.6-Sudbury 0.7-Melford 1.8. The rate for the county is 0.7.

February 9th 1916

Bertie Atkinson and Stanley Sargeant aged 15,Victor Pashler 14 and Charkles Pashler 12 all of Clare were summoned for unlawfully ringing the bell at the residence of Mr H.F. Gregory of the Market Hill, Clare. Bound over.

February 23rd 1916

Death of Col.W. St George Burke at the Aubries. Lieut Col. Burke was the 3rd and eldest surviving son of the late James St George Burke J.P., he was born in 1842 and educated abroad and at the Royal Woolwich Academy, he was commissioned in the Royal Engineers in 1862, he married Mary Anne Macrae in 1882 and had 5 sons and 4 daughters.

February 23rd 1916

There was a meeting of Sudbury and District Coursing Club, it was held before a small attendance on Monday on land placed at their disposal by Mrs Brand and Mr J.P. Brand at Foxearth, capital sport was witnessed.

March 1st 1916

Sad intelligence has reached us on the death in hospital at the front of Private Hubert Ripper of Castle Hedingham.

March 1st 1916

Wheat at Sudbury market at 62 s.

March 15th 1916

Died at Colchester hospital from gas poisoning, Oliver Ratcliffe of the 2nd Suffolks, the eldest son of Florence Ratcliffe of Sudbury.

March 29th 1916

Capt Duncan Campbell of the 112th --? son of Col Campbell of Gothic House, Clare, has been awarded the M.C. for conspicuous gallantry.

March 29th 1916

Pennison Wooley a miller,s assistant died suddenly on Wednesday evening in the 5 Bells Cornard aged 68, he called at the inn and after taking a little beer fell forward and died.

April 5th 1916

Advert. Torpedo motor cycle for sale,£25 from Stanley Downs of Gestingthorpe. Death of an old inhabitant in Sudbury, Mr William Rose the naturalist and taxidermist died at his residence at Priory Cottage in his 83rd year, in 1870 Mr Rose came to Sudbury and opened a business as a taxidermist in Ballingdon, Mr Rose has 8 grandsons serving in the colours

April 5th 1916

At Clare and Bumpstead Tribunal Mr Frank Sainsbury of Blunt’s Hall, Lt Wratting applied for Albert Coote aged 22 a traction engine steerer and drum feeder of Gt Wratting, for Frank Mayes 32 stockman, for Arthur Thompson 25 a horse keeper, for John Choat 33 an engine driver, for Tom Johnson 29 horse keeper and for Herbert Wickerson, 32 groom of Lt Wratting for William Symonds 40 slaughterman of Kedington. A. Thompson and Wiliam Symonds not allowed. At Melford tribunal-Mr Jenning Mills a dairy farmer of Rodbridge applied for George Wright a ploughman aged 27, has 330 acres arable and 65 in pasture, 80 cows and 21 horses has lost one man to the front, has 5 milkers, has not tried women for milking.

April 12th 1916

On Thursday last a man named George Debenham 68, a labourer living at Farnhill, Glemsford was coming out of his cottage when his wife saw him stagger and fall to the side of a brick wall, she quickly called Mr Fenn who was thatching nearby and they carried him indoors where it was found he was dead.

May 3rd 1916

At Melford tribunal Mr A.Norton of Hooks farm applied for Herbert Finch 21 of Moors Cavendish, one month. Charles Cornell of Nether Hall Cavendish applied for William Deeks 22 of Wales End, has 14 cows. 1 month C.S.Goodchild of Blacklands, Cavendish applied for Robert Death, farm bailiff, conditional. Henry Creane of Cavendish a baker, allowed 6 months. S.J.Garrett of Cavendish appealed for Aspha Ince a steam and Mill hand out all day with miller’s cart, conditional.

May 3rd 1916

C.S.May of St Bartholomews, Sudbury applied for John Poole, 6 months. John Miller of Tye farm, Acton for himself, farms 220 acres, conditional.

May 10th 1916

Mrs Clarke of Hickford Hill, Belchamp St Pauls has been informed of the death of her son, Private H.Clarke of the 9th Essex Regiment.

May 17th 1916

Herbert Wells a labourer of Cavendish was summoned for failing to obscure a light in Workhouse Street Cavendish, a constable was on duty when he saw a bright light coming from a window of the defendant, he called the occupier who was intoxicated and said “why have you not shaded your light” he replied “I shall shade my light when I want I don’t care about the police”. 5 s . E. and A. Berry appealed for Ernest King 19 of Gallows Hill Sudbury, he said the man does everything for the production of milk, adjourned.. Charles Mead aged 30 ½ appealed for himself, adjourned. F.G.Barton of Quay Lane Ironworks, Sudbury, appealed for Robert Green 28 of Bridge Foot, Sudbury, boilerman, adjourned. At Belchamp tribunal, Charles Offord of Belchamp St Pauls appealed for Alfred Tarbun, head horseman,has 595 acres of arable and 65 of grass. 4 months.

May 17th 1916

Died on the 21st of April at the general hospital, Brisbane, Wilfred Jennings of the Australian Imperial Force, the youngest son of the late F.W. Jennings of Sudbury, aged 29. At the Melford tribunal Sir William Hyde Parker appealed for Charles Hurndall, 37, groom in charge of bloodstock and chauffeur. Conditional. Sidney Starling of Ark Farm, Cavendish, 45 acres. 6 months. F.W.Deaves of Gt Waldingfield appealed for George King, head horseman. Conditional.

June 7th 1916

Sgt. A.E. Bryant of the Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regt of Sudbury has been awarded the M.M. Sgt. I Felton of the R.M.L.I. the 2nd son of the late James Felton of Gregory Street, Sudbury, gave his life going down the Queen Mary in the naval battle on June 1st, Sgt Felton would have completed 21 years service in three month’s time, he has been practically all over the world and he was wounded while serving on the “Centurion” during the Boxer rising in China, he will be missed by his brothers and many friends in Sudbury.

June 28th 1916

Dr Ritchie who married Mr Gainsborough Dupont’s daughter, that gentleman being a nephew of the great artist has died at the “Grays” Cavendish in his 76th year, he disposed of his practice to Dr Ritchie. Messrs Stafford Allen have applied for Edward Totman an engine driver, he grinds corn for the pigs, also for Charles Newman aged 19, Totman adjourned Newman 3 months.

July 5th 1916

Advert. Haverhill Sheep and Lamb Sale. 5000 head of Sheep and Lambs, 1,500 are registered Suffolk Ewes and Wether Lambs from the flocks of Mrs Brand-250 - R.T.B.Payne-320-J.P.Brand-200-J.Gurteen 150—A.V.C.Lambert-150. At Sudbury Tribunal Cecil Whittome of Brundon, Sudbury applied for himself, farms 700 acres, conditional, he also applied for Edward Seaborn, traction engine driver aged 18 and for John Holder of the Spread Eagle yard who is engaged in carting hay for the army, for Howard Lea, horse keeper and ploughman. The military representative said these young men are required for the army. Conditional. Henry Byham of Ballingdon applied for himself, keeps 7 cows, milks them himself, often works 15-16 hours a day. Percy French 27 fish merchant of North Street, allowed 1 month to settle up. Percy Joseph French of North Street, grocer 32, 3 months. Maurice Lefley 37 fishmonger of North street. 3 months.

July 12th 1916

Melford Tribunal. F.N. Gooderham of Shimpling Hall for Herbert Spark and Walter Mortlock till September 30th. C.Theobald and Sons applied for F.Glazin, builder’s clerk, refused. W.A.Church of Bures farmer and seed grower for himself, conditional. W.Bigg of Burton’s farm applied for George Martin aged 41 stockman, granted.

July 12th 1916

George Prigg aged 13 years was charged with embezzling 9s 3d from his employer, Henry Ruse, a butcher of Long Melford, when the case was called the father of the boy fell in a faint and had to be help out off the court, later giving evidence the father said he could do nothing with the boy, the school attendance officer said the boy had a liking for the sea, the case was adjourned for a ship to be found for him.

July 19th 1916

Death of Private Malyon the Sudbury footballer, Private Sillets and Private George Durrant both of The Buffs and from Ballingdon.

July 19th 1916

At the West Suffolk Tribunal gamekeeper David Crysall of Kentwell Hall and now a treefeller aged 37 wants exemption on the grounds of his wife’s health, temporary exemption.

July 19th 1916

Killed on service, 2nd Lieut Humphrey Braithwaite the 5th son of the late Rev Braithwaite of Brook House, Melford in his 32nd year. Badham, killed in action in France, William Badham aged 33 last surviving great grandson of David Badham of Bulmer.

July 19th 1916

Deaths. Hanchett, killed on July 1st , Richard of the London Rifle Brigade, the youngest son of the late Edward Hanchett of Stanstead Hall and nephew of Mrs M.Deeks of Wood Barns, Belchamp St Pauls. Peachey on July 13th of wounds in France, Sgt Ernest Peachey the eldest son of Mrs Peachey of Edwardstone.

July 26th 1916

Killed in action in France, Private Stanley Farrow, the 3rd son of Mr and Mrs G.Farrow of Gt Cornard, Sudbury.

July 26th 1916

Melford Tribunal. Mr J. Underwood of Alpheton applied for Bertie Ponder, horseman, conditional.

August 16th 1916

For sale at Pentlow, Gooch’s farm embracing 16 acres 0 roods 12 poles, farmhouse and ample buildings, at the Rose and Crown, Sudbury on Thursday August 23.

August 16th 1916

Sudbury Tribunal. George Pilgrim applied for himself, 40 years, landlord of the Half Moon in Gregory Street, Sudbury.
The chairman said to the military representative(Col Coxhead) you don't want this man, he is 40 years and 4 months old, applicant has been at the Half Moon for 14 years and has a wife and four children, granted on condition he joins the V.T.C.. Charles King, fishmonger for his son aged 33, 1 month. Central Meat Company of Gainsborough Street for Henry Gould, manager, conditional. James Boatman of Hawk Lane, Ballingdon, thatcher, hay cutter, for himself, conditional. Cecil Whittome of Brundon for John Houlder, hay carter, a member remarked nothing remarkable about hay carting, Mr Whittome said he was a trained man, others had been engaged but loads fell off, till October 1st. Dupont and Otterwell for Charles Thompson, he repairs binders and mowers, he was quite prepared to go, applicant only wants him till October 1st. Dixon Scott for George Sillitoe 35, 4 children, Melford Road, 9 out of 18 men gone, no-one else for hot water work, conditional. W.J.Ruffel of Alpheton for E.J.Chatters of Walter Belchamp, horseman and van man, refused.

August 16th 1916

Ernest Boreham, Charles Brewster and Fred Golding of Glemsford were summoned by R.C.Marsh of Hawkedon for leaving their employment without due notice. Mr Marsh said Golding was over military age and a good workman but his work suffered from his over indulgence in drink, on the 28th of July he was the worse for drink and dragged himself in to the cartlodge and went to sleep, between 11 and 12 at night he was dragged from the farm by the police, the position is this, I said to Golding poor old Bill Shinn goes to the front and gives his life for his country and thousands more, to defend drunken sots like you to stay at home and guzzle, Golding swore at him and said he did not want anyone to defend him as he could do that himself. All fined £ 1. Stanley Starling was summoned for being drunk at the Cock Inn, Glemsford. While other cases were going on he caused great diversions by talking and laughing until he was removed to the corridor, in the dock he burst out laughing and said that the police had summoned his father, P.C, Gibbons said he saw defendant in the Cock, sitting there drunk, he had been to other houses, he declared he was a Rough Rider and had walked from Wales End, Cavendish, to the Cock, so he was not drunk and said if he was 15 stone he would give the constable a hiding. 5s. Defendant said, I have 43 acres and no-one to help me, I work like a " nigger", I have 5 sows and two horses, I have enlisted in the Rough Riders and am about 29 years old.

August 23rd 1916

For Sale by instructions from the Rev Bull. Skillets farm, Pentlow, 194 acres, excellent premises, barns, stables for 9 horses, 2 sets of piggeries, 7 cottages, 1 brick and thatched cottage at Poole street, Cavendish.

August 23rd 1916

Killed whilst on service on August 10th, Hugh Cuthbert, son of Hugh and Ellen Clark of Cavendish aged 23. Killed on July 27th, Sgt E. Pilgrim 8513 of the 1st Norfolk Regiment the 3rd and dearly beloved son Mr and J.Pilgrim of Broom Street Gt Cornard aged 21 years. Killed in action, Edwin Wright, 2nd Lieut of the 7th Suffolk Regiment, the dearly beloved and only surviving son of Mr and Mrs Wright aged 35.

August 30th 1916

Small holding to let, Ark farm at Cavendish, 28 acres with house and buildings, possession at Michaelmas, Apply County Land Agent, Shire Hall, Bury St Edmunds. Gooches farm on the Belchamp St Pauls to Foxearth road comprising 16 acres 12 poles was sold to Mr T.Lagden for £275.

August 30th 1916

Killed in action whilst on service in France, Pte C.Bayes 4324 of the 1st Kensington Battalion, London Regiment, the 2nd son of Mr and Mrs A.Bayes of East Street, Sudbury aged 33.

August 30th 1916

Belchamp Tribunal. H.Philip of Gestingthorpe for E.Cansell, 3 months. King Downs of Gestingthorpe for A.Carter, 1 day.
C.Whittome for W.Barrel, 1 day. D.Gardiner from Bulmer for A.Arbon, 2 months. Mrs Deeks of Belchamp St Pauls for G.Martin, 2months. D.Ward of Foxearth for W.Martin, drayman, postponed.
August 30th 1916. Belchamp Tribunal. G.Firman of Belchamp Walter for himself, 6 months. D.Ward for W.Martin, drayman, postponed.

August 30th 1916

Skilletts Farm at Pentlow was withdrawn and Gooch's farm, Pentlow went to Mr T.Lagden for £ 275. Skilletts farm has since been disposed of by private treaty.

September 6th 1916

Sudbury Tribunal. F.W.Page, ironmonger of the Market Hill, Sudbury, 35, for himself, conditional. George Chalice, hairdresser of Station Road, Sudbury, 32, for himself, told a funny story of his visit to Bury for his medical, he passed for home service but a 7 lb weight was put on the scales to make him heavier and his chest measurements were increased from 30" to 32©", after seeing him walk up and down the room he was passed for general service, the chairman to see in this, conditional.

September 6th 1916

Killed in action on July 1st No 5011, Pte J.Gant of the East Surrey Regiment, the dearly beloved husband of Minnie Gant of Groton, Suffolk. Killed in action on August 25th, Pte Hollingsworth, No 16179 of the 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, dearly beloved husband of Mrs Hollingsworth of Church Row, Sudbury.

September 13th 1916

Killed in action, Pte Harry Clarke of the 7th Royal Berkshire Regiment, Salonica Forces, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Clarke, 22 Plough Lane, Sudbury, aged 23. Killed by a shell, Pte Reace Head of the West Yorkshire Regiment, dearly beloved 5th son of Mrs G.Head of Monks Eleigh, aged 21.

September 20th 1916

At Halstead tribunal Mr Stanley Moger the military representative in the Colne Valley stated that the army is now in urgent need of every man that could be got. Alice Welham 15 and her mother Maud Welham were charged with stealing a quantity of wheat valued at 8d the property of George Weston a farmer of Lavenham, also charged was Mary Hunt of the same place, the prosecutor said he saw 5 or 6 women with children gathering corn in one of his fields, they saw him at the same time and bolted, he ran after them into a lane leading to Preston, just as he got near them they ran faster, he told them to stop and if not he would take them to Lavenham and that he wanted the wheat they had, the Chairman said did they know or not that the field was clear, he prosecutor said he left a shock of corn at the top of the field where everyone could see, they had no right to glean, Maud Welham was dismissed as she was with her mother who was ordered to pay 2s 6d towards the costs, Mary Hunt was dismissed on payment of 2s 6d costs.

September 20th 1916

Killed in action on August 21st 1915, in France, Private Frederick Crick No 2698 of the 3rd Suffolk Regiment, the beloved son of Mrs R..Knock of Water Run, Hitcham aged 25. Killed in action on August 21st 1915, No 1563 Private Frank Arthur of the 3rd Suffolk Regiment, the 3rd son of the late John and Ellen Dickerson of Hitcham, aged 30. Died of wounds, Private George Scutcher at Boulogne hospital, beloved son of Frank and Susanna Scutcher of Semer aged 21.

September 27th 1916

At Melford Tribunal G.F.Goskawe of Alkpheton applied for himself, conditional, George Wade, farm bailiff of Lt Waldingfield conditional, W.C. King and B.Roper of the same parish, to be called up after harvest has finished.

September 27th 1916

Killed in action on August 18th, Private Grimwood of the Suffolk Regiment, dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs Grimwood of Boxford, Suffolk. Commander Charles Burke R.N. son of the Col Burke of the Aubries, Bulmer, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in connection with the battle of Jutland.

September 27th 1916

Clare Tribunal. J.Payne of Ashen for A.Peacock, 41, conditional. Messrs Orbell of Clare for William Orbell, 31, refused. Stafford Allen for E.Younger, pigman and E.Totman of Lyston, oil engine driver, 2 months each. Belchamp Tribunal. Exors of C.S.Ewer of Foxearth for H.Thompson, horseman, drillman and Mark Piper, 2 months. R.T.B.Payne of Borley for S.Hale, gardener groom, refused and for D.Theobald, ploughman, refused. D.Ward for H.M.Cook, drayman, conditional and for T.Albon motor lorry driver, refused, for C.Mills, engineer and stoker for C.Long, waggon driver, J.Carter, drayman, Oliver Mayhew, steam waggon driver, all 4 months. C.Ray of Belchamp St Pauls for S.Curtis and W.Tarbun, 4 months. Melford Tribunal. W.Maddever of Cavendish for Fred Starling, refused. A.Dixon of Cavendish for Frank and William Fitch, refused.

September 27th 1916

At Melford Tribunal G.F.Goskawe of Alkpheton applied for himself, conditional, George Wade, farm bailiff of Lt Waldingfield conditional, W.C. King and B.Roper of the same parish, to be called up after harvest has finished.

September 27th 1916

Killed in action on August 18th, Private Grimwood of the Suffolk Regiment, dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs Grimwood of Boxford, Suffolk. Commander Charles Burke R.N. son of the Col Burke of the Aubries, Bulmer, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in connection with the battle of Jutland.

October 11th 1916

At the Belchamp Tribunal, Mr Ward of Foxearth wanted to know as a member of the tribunal why aren't the government recruiting in Ireland. Mr Moger the military representative, replied objecting to the question, Mr Ward said" they are crippling local industry and it is disgraceful the way they recruit from this district, it is political jobbery, it is a wonder you don't support me Mr Ray as chairman". Mr Ray said we must get on but Mr Ward said he wanted this protest entered in the minutes of the meeting, the matter was then dropped but Mr Ward again brought it up saying it is getting increasingly difficult to enlist men from the district and called upon the government to recruit from Ireland, the farming industry had almost come to the end of it's tether, he thought the district had done extremely well, the chairman said " I rule this discussion out of order".

October 11th 1916

Albert Wordley a labourer of Glemsford was charged with poaching on land in Glemsford the property of the exors of W.S.Goodchild. Inspector Goodchild said he was on the highway near Trucketts farm and saw defendant on Mr Goodchild's meadow," I said so this is your game is it, he ran away and left his dog scrapping at a rabbit's hole". Wordley said he was 25 years old and was after nuts for his brother who was a prisoner of war, how can I poach with this arm and he held his arm up which was bandaged and gloved, the chairman said how did you come by these injuries, Wordley replied" in the war on April 25th 1915 I was shot through the elbow and arm", the chairman said they would take into consideration he had been in the fighting but next time we won't be lenient.

October 18th 1916

Private C.Branch of the R.A.M.C. the eldest son of Mr A.Branch of North Street, Sudbury has been award the M.M. for acts of valour in the Somme district.

October 18th 1916

George Moore labourer of Shimpling was charged with being drunk and disorderly on September 27th, he pleaded guilty saying he got among other “wounded cripples” and had a little liquor, it was stated defendant had been wounded and had lost the use of his right arm and shoulder. 10s Killed in action on October 1st in France, Private Thomas Green, dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs T. Green of Lavenham.

October 25th 1916

Household furniture to be sold at Blacklands Hall, Cavendish, on November 14th by instructions from Capt.Woodyat whose tenancy expires.

October 25th 1916

Melford tribunal. W.J.Ruffle of Alpheton applied for his brother Richard who is working manager at Belchamp Walter mill and farm manager, till February 1917. Basil Steed of Great Waldingfield, farmer and miller for himself and brother Harry Steed.
Adjourned. C.Cornell of Cavendish for David Plum of Pentlow, head horseman, for Joseph Plum, horseman, refused, for R.W.Johnson of Cavendish, William Deeks, Cavendish, stockman, milkman, for F.Smith, Cavendish, for Ernest Pidd, ploughman, all refused. C.H.Westropp for W.Mayes, head groom, till January 1917 plus 14 days and to join the V.T.C.

October 25th 1916

Instructions have been received from Thomas Chinery, butcher of Cavendish Green, who has been called up, to sell by auction the household furniture and the outside effects. The well known hackney mare-smart 3 year old roan-light sprung tumbril-new buthcher's cart with movable top-harness-packing hampers-pickling pans-mincers- chaff cutter-pig sheds-troughs-large fowl house-80 fowls-© acre of mangolds-© ton of chaff.
October 25th 1916.The Thicks, Hundon. Instructions have been received from Mr Edward Nicholls who is retiring due to ill health, to sell by auction. 11 horse-17 cattle-25 ewes-12 sows.

November 1st 1916

Long Melford. Company. Sgt Major Alfred Potter of the Gordon Highlanders has been awarded the M.M. in recognition of his bravery, he is a native of Melford. Killed in action on October 8t,h Stanley Ager of the Middlesex Regiment, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs H.Ager of Sudbury, aged 27. Killed in action of September 10th, Eric Branwhite of the Queens Westminster Rifles, the dearly loved 2nd son of Mr and Mrs Fred Branwhite of Withindale Mill, Long Melford aged 21. Killed in action at Salonika, Edward the 2nd son Charles and Jessie Clover of Leavenheath Mill, aged 28. Killed in action on October 6th Sgt C.Everitt of the Buffs (West Kent Regiment) the youngest son of W. and F. Everett of Edwardstone aged 25.

November 8th 1916

At Sudbury Tribunal. Mr V.Hills for Samuel Japes, 35, cowman of Cross Street, certificate produced to show he was fit for sedentary work only, granted, Mr Hills said to Japes " make haste home and milk those cows". Dixon Scott for Sydney Simmonds of Plough Lane who has passed for garrison duty only, Mr Scott said he had been with them for 3 years, did the plumbing and deep well work, a member said " you don't seriously tell us he goes down deep wells" Mr scott said " oh yes he does, he went down one recently and tomorrow another", the chairman said " he was brought up on deep wells, his father was Suprintendent at the waterworks, till January 1st. Dupont and Ortterwell for Fred Totman of St Catherines Road, Melford and Sidney Totman, moulders and furnace man, the men had come straight from work and looked like niggers, they worked mostly at casting plough shares, from 1901-1910 one was a moulder for Ward and Silver and in 1910 he was working at hawking and a insurance agent, they have three brothers all soldiers, 1 month for each but after consideration conditional.

November 8th 1916

Advert. Two American tractors have just arrived from America with internal combustion engines similar to motor car engines, the first is Bull pulling 3 furrows the other the Emerson pulling 4 furrows, they may be seen at Waldingfield by permission of Mr Vincent Hills on his farm, just 10 minutes walk from Sudbury. Further particulars from Brittian and Pash, Chelmsford.

November 8th 1916

At Sudbury Tribunal, Edward Byham dairyman of Ballingdon applied for Leonard Byham 27 of Church Street, Sudbury, General Coxhead said if this man is fit for general service the military the military will find a substitute, the applicant said I cannot milk 18 cows a day, one of my men and a son have gone, I have a little boy but he is terrified of cows. To be left for the military to find a substitute.

November 8th 1916

Killed in action on October 12th in France, Co. Sergeant Major Thomas Reeder of the Police Station, Sudbury, Suffolk, aged 28.

November 15th 1916

Melford. Sgt W.Goody of the Suffolk Reserves has been awarded he M.M, previous to the war Sgt Goody officiated as referee at football matches in this county. Killed in action on October 17th in France Private Sydney Shelley of the Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles the affectionate son of Aylmer Shelley of the Green, Long Melford aged 19.

November 15th 1916

Ivan Victor Raymond of Bulmer, second son of Mr W.J.Raymond and late of the Royal Engineers, has at the age of 14 years 9 months has obtained qualifications to join the Corps of Engineers and had proceeded to Chatham to the Royal School of Military Engineers.

November 15th 1916

There was an inquest at Gt.Yeldham on a little boy named Charles Jobson whose body was found in a pond at Potters Hall farm. It appears deceased and his little brother were in the habit of coming out of school and going to Mr Bocking's farm and doing little jobs such as fetching water for the stock, it is supposed he went to the pond and slipped off the bank into the water, when missed, a search was made and his body was recovered the farmer's son. Death by drowning.

November 22nd 1916

In the Kings Bench Division the case of Brett v Bird and Whitbread was heard at Haverhill court, the action related to a footpath at Ovington over which the defendants claimed a right to proceed. The plaintiff the Rev Cecil Bird, the rector of Ovington, claimed the sum of 10s in respect of damage done to a fence. Bird is a farmer and Whitbread is a farm bailiff, the question was whether the defendants had a right to pass over land which was part of the glebe. Mr Justice Ridley said there was no case to answer and to be struck out and call the next case.

November 22nd 1916

Sudbury Tribunal. The case of Renato Reamo an Italian was mentioned, it was stated that he was not naturalized and the case was dismissed.

November 29th 1916

Suffolk and Essex casualties. Maxim 26756 L-Cpl Fred of Foxearth.

November 29th 1916

On Monday afternoon a shocking accident happened to a man named Edwin Jarvis aged 46 in Lavenham when the horse he was leading in the High street drawing a tumbril laden with iron roofing when the load slipped onto the horse causing it to bolt, Jarvis fell to the ground and the wheels of the tumbril passed over him inflicting severe injuries from which he died half an hour later.

November 29th 1916

A memorial service was held at Glemsford parish church last Sunday when a large congregation assembled, before the service the Rector read the roll of honour which includes those who are serving and those killed, it comprised the names of 14 people whose homes are in the parish. Private Alfred Honeywood of the 1st Suffolks—Private George Bradnam of the 1st Sufolks—Sgt Frederick Oakley of the 2nd Suffolks—Private Thomas Pearman of the Rifle Brigade—Private Ernest Brown of the Rifle Brigade—Private William Clarke of the 3rd Suffolks—Ernest Allwright of H.M.S. Natal—Private William Josleyn of the 8th Bedfordshires—Private Walter Brewster of 7th Suffolks---Corporal Basil Brown of the 3rd Suffolks—Private Arthur Rutter of the 9th Suffolks—Lance Corporal Albert Hartley of the 9th Suffolks. All these men are single except Private Rutter who leaves a widow and children to mourn his loss.

November 29th 1916

Died of wounds and gas in action in France on November 12th Gunner Edward Bell- No 4351 of the R.H.A dearly beloved husband of Alice Bell of Assington aged 32.

November 29th 1916

Died on the 1st of November of wounds, Private William Scutcher No 3179 of the Suffolk Regiment the beloved husband of Lilly Scutcher of Kersey aged 23.

December 6th 1916

There was an inquest into the double fatality at Sudbury Railway Station on the deaths of a ticket collector and Sgt Major Theobald from Lt Waldingfield.
Thomas Theobald senior a farm labourer of Lt Waldinbgfield and his son Sgt Major Theobald came into Sudbury to say goodbye to his younger son who had been home on leave from France and was returning to France that night. The three of them had drinks and they adjourned to the Private’s house in Gregory Street where they had tea and refreshment, they proceeded to the Sudbury station ( the father, his two sons, the son’s wife and a friend), the son Herbert got into the train and said his goodbye’s knowing nothing of what happened until the train was stopped and he was told what was amiss, the guard and a porter asserted that every effort was made to get Theobald aboard the train but he would not go so his kitbag was taken off the train and placed on the platform, the door was closed and the signal for off was given, witnesses testify to a scuffle on the platform as if young Theobald after giving his wife a kiss dashed on to one of the carriages when the train was on the move, confusion followed, nobody appeared to know exactly what happened, the unfortunate ticket collector was being dragged along between the footboard and the platform, there was a scream and as soon as possible two mangled bodies were got out, the Sgt Major was dead and Hayward was removed to St Leonard’s Hospital where the remains of life flickered and went out.
The army loses a fine specimen of a British soldier who his parents describe as a good son and pride of the village. At the inquest the jury returned the verdict that the two men died of injuries accidentally of falling between the train and the platform, they censured Herbert Theobald about the condition he was in.
The remains of the Sgt Major Theobald were laid to rest in the village churchyard at Lt Waldingfield.

December 6th 1916

Pte Golding of Ashen, the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Golding of Street Farm, Ashen, of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force is home for a few days leave.

December 6th 1916

Killed in action on October 12th, Pte E.W.Eady No 17874 of the Suffolk Regiment, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs J.Eady of Hill Green, Lavenham aged 23.

December 13th 1916

Killed in action on October 27th, Trooper Robert Bugg of the Middlesex Imperial Yeomanry, “attached to the Gun Section” the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Bugg of Monks Eleigh, aged 20.

December 13th 1916

There was much interest in the Cavendish-Glemsford area in the case of Frederick Smith a farmer of Cavendish and Arthur Brett a carrier of Glemsford. Mr Smith became the the simple fee owner of two farms in Cavendish, Leys farm and Ducks Hall in 1910 and action related to Cuckoo lane leading to Ducks Hall, when the plaintiff took Ducks Hall the Leys was an off-hand farm and not occupied until January 1916 when he let it to a man named Taylor at 2s 6d a week, it was agreed the latter should not use the footpath between the Leys and Cuckoo lane and to do all the carting via Ducks Hall, he said there was no right of way between the Leys and Cuckoo lane. Mr Downs aged 65 of Glemsford, said he was well aquainted with Leys farm, the chairman said " what sort of road was it from Cuckoo lane to the Leys", he replied " a rough stone road, it was the only approach to the Leys from Glemsford, there was another footpath leading to Stansfield, he had driven his family to the Leys many times, he knew no other road, he had taken men to the Leys to repair machinery many times, it was a recognised path round New Street to Stansfield". His Honour held it was the right way.

December 20th 1916

George Brown of Clare aged 48 for driving 5 bullocks and 4 sheep at 6-15 without a lighted lamp at Brockley was fined 10s.

December 20th 1916

Killed in action on July 20th, Pte J.Rawlinson of the Suffolk Regiment the beloved husband of Rose Rawlinson of Poslingford Street near Clare aged 37, he leaves a widow and five children to mourn his loss.

December 20th 1916

Killed in action of October 12th, Pte E.W.Eady No 17874 of the Suffolk Regiment, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs Eady of Hill Green, Lavenham, aged 23. December 13th Killed in action on October 27th, Trooper Robert Bugg of the Middlesex Imperial Yeomanry (Attached to the Gun Section), aged 20, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Bugg of Monks Eleigh.

December 20th 1916

George Brown of Clare, 48, for driving 5 bullocks and 4 sheep on the highway at 6-15 without a lighted lamp at Brockley. 10s.

December 20th 1916

Killed in action on July 20th, Pte J.Rawlinson aged 37, of the Suffolk Regiment, the beloved husband of Rose Rawlinson of Poslingford Street, Clare, who leaves a widow and five children to mourn his loss.

December 20th 1916

Killed in action on November 30th, Robert Wright of the Market Hill, Sudbury aged 27, the 2nd son of Mr and Mrs Wright.

January 10th 1917

At Sudbury Tribunal Ernest Kipling 27 silk manufacturer applied for himself, in 1910 he started silk manufacturing in Sudbury, now has two factories in Sudbury, employs 60 hands. Conditional.

January 10th 1917

One man was killed and another injured at Kedington when a wall at a culvert between the workhouse gates and the mill which they were demolishing fell on them. Messrs Mason, builders of Haverhill were instructed to proceed with the work of renewal. A bricklayer and three labourers were engaged in the demolishing, two arches which had been supported by the centre wall had been removed by William Sissons aged 17 of Meeting Walk, Haverhill and Eliot Webb when the wall fell on them killing Sissons and severely injuring Webb, Albert Mason managed to jump clear.

January 10th 1917

Letters to the Editor. I went to Melford graveyard to visit the grave of my mother and to my disgust and horror I found three horses and a donkey scampering about there, I understand it is a daily occurrence.
A.J.Green late of St Catherine's Road.

January 10th 1917

Sudbury Tribunal. Charles Knights of the Prince of Wales, Sudbury for himself also Mr V.Hills applied for him saying Knights worked for him five days a week, I have a 100 acres which ought to be sown, in addition Knights keeps the Prince of Wales and keeps a lot of pigs and poultry, he drives the motor plough, does thrashing, stacking, drilling, conditional.
Aubrey Sandford of East street 26, timber feller, he had been badged once and debadged, the firm of Davey Armitage sent a letter saying he had been badged again. To be called up.

January 10th 1917

Melford Tribunal. S.J.Garrett of Cavendish for Harry Perkins, millers carman and foreman malster, till May 1st. Stafford Allen for Ernest Totman, pig feeder, conditional.

January 10th 1917

Sudbury Market - Wheat to 80s-Barley to 74s.

January 17th 1917

Mr Vincent Hills of Wood Hall, Sudbury is favourable after his recent accident, he was riding his horse to Subury when it ran into a telegragh pole and he broke three ribs.

January 24th 1917

Belchamp Tribunal. Mrs Golding of Clarks farm, Belchamp Walter for C.H.Hearn, 28, farm bailiff, allowed. Oliver Stebbings of Twinstead for P.White, of Gt.Henny, 22, shepherd, 1 day. T.Tilbrook, Bevington, for A.S.Chaplain, 37, 4 months. T.Teverson for A.Smith, 28, shepherd, of Belchamp Walter, claim too late. J.Stebbing of Twinstead, farm manager, 23, conditional until substitute found.
J.Coe, Bulmer for S.Coe, 20, traction engine driver, 6 months.
Sudbury Tribunal. Cecil Whitome of Brundon Hall for Bert Moulton, 18, steam ploughman. Mr Whitome said I have trained this man, 2 others have been taken, it is impossible to farm 750 acres if I stop on the engine myself, conditional.

February 7th 1917

At Sudbury Market wheat to 81s barley to 68s.

February 14th 1917

At Melford Agricultural Committee it was said that there might be war prisoners at Glemsford.

February 28th 1917

Killed in action in France on December 21st, Pte E.Whymark, the dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs A. Whymark of the White Horse Inn at Edwardstone.

February 28th 1917

Died at Rouen Hospital from wounds, William Clover 3rd son of Charles and Jessie Clover of Leavenheath Mill aged 27.

February 28th 1917

Died on February 26th at a military hospital, Sgt Alexander Hurst of the Queen’s County of London Regiment, the 4th son of the late headmaster of Cavendish Grammar School, aged 56.

March 1st 1917

Local residents will be pleased to hear that Staff Segt. G.Foster of the army service corps and is the genial host of Bulmer Fox has recently received the honour of being mentioned in despatches for valuable service rendered in the war and has been recommended for the meritorious service medal.

March 7th 1917

A lad named Humphries who lives with his granfather at White Colne has returned from France, he joined the army 2 years ago and has been in France for 21 months and has seen a lot of fighting, he is not yet 17 and has been sent home.

March 7th 1917

Died of wounds received in action on the 28th of February, Pte H.Cobbold of the Royal Fuseliers the 4th beloved son of Horace Cobbold of Hitcham aged 22.

March 14th 1917

Mr P.H.Oliver on Tuesday conducted a sale of household furniture, the contents of 20 bedrooms at the Rose and Crown, Sudbury, which is the " ye old town arms" where Mr Pickwick and his merry cronies regaled themselves whence they set out for the election scene.

March 21st 1917

At Suffolk Tribunal West Suffolk Education Committee applied for Richard Gillingham aged 30, headmaster of Sudbury Grammar school. Conditional

March 21st 1917

No 80988 William Bowers of the R.A.M.S. the adopted son of Mr and Mrs Osborne of 70 Ballingdon Street has been awarded the M.M.

March 21st 1917

News of the death of Pte Benjamin Barker of the Northampton Regiment has been killed in action on the 17th of February aged 33. Pte Barker has for the last 11 years had been head gardener to Philip Harbord of Bulmer House, he leaves a widow and three children.

March 28th 1917

Melford Agricultural Committee. A letter has been received from the Board of Agriculture as to the release of Lieut.Russell of Braggons farm, Boxted, 43, he is suffering from malaria and has a piece of bone off one leg, he is desirious to do the work on his farm of 300 acres to relieve Mrs Russell of the work. All horses and mules in the vicinity of army camps are to be made available to farmers.
70 soldiers have been applied for as labourers in the district, the secretary said that they would shortly have a caterpillar tractor at their disposal, although there was no definite request from Trucketts farm, Boxted, it was supposed that as the land was hilly it would be suitable for a caterpillar tractor. The government had a scheme for the training of girls for farm work, 5000 girls would board on the farms or hostels and would be paid 15s a week while training and 18s afterwards.

March 28th 1917

News has been received on the death of Private Benjamin Barker aged 33 years, for the past 11 years he was head gardener to Mr Philip Harbord of Bulmer House, he leaves a widow and three children.

March 28th 1917

Melford Tribunal. W.J.Mills, Melford, for Arthur Hardy, cowman and Bertie Turbard, milk roundsman, conditional.
April 4th 1917. Belchamp Tribunal. The Misses Eagle of Clare applied for W.Bareham of Clare, ploughman, 38, single and W.Clark, horseman of Belchamp St Pauls, 29, 4 months each. Stanley Brand of Pentlow for himself, 41, single, conditional. R.T.B.Payne of Borley for W, Bird, farm foreman, 40, for E.Gardiner a carter of Melford, 39, married, for P.Gardiner, 29, single, 6 months each, for G.Seeley of Sudbury, flour miller, 39, for W.Smith, lab, 27, married. Belchamp R.D.C.for H.Chatters, 35, roadman, refused but military decided he was wanted on the roads at present. C.Stunt for A.Bugg, 18, ploughman and for B.W.C.Stunt, farm assistant, both refused.
C.Deaves for G.Cook, farrier of Bures. A.V C.Lambert of Foxearth for Harry Gowers, Liston, milkman, thatcher, 35. Robert Hearn for W.Hearn, farm manager, Maplestead, 6 months. C.J.N.Row for R.Lagden, 39, Foxearth, 4 months. R.C.Mauldon, Belchamp Walter, 26, for himself, conditional. G.Offord for S.Mansfield, 18, Belchamp St Pauls, refused. G.M.Miller, Bulmer, for A.Pearson, 32, 4 months. S.Wells of Pentlow for R.Johnson, 28, cowman, 6 months. F.Hawkins of Belchamp St Pauls, for R.Hawkins, blacksmith, conditional. Belchamp R.D.C.for H.Chatters, 35 roadman, Croft cottages, Belchamp Walter, refused but the military authorities decided he was wanted on the roads. C.Stunt for A.Bugg, Newbon, 18, ploughman and for B.Stunt, farm assistant, 18, both refused.

April 4th 1917

Died on November 13th after being reported missing, Pte Harry Griggs No 28845 of the Suffolk Regiment, eldest son of Mrs W.Griggs of Mill Green Edwardstone.

April 4th 1917

Killed in action Sgt Genery of the 5th Wiltshire Regiment and late of the 2nd Somersets (Quetta), the eldest son of Ben and Ada Genrey of Lt Cornard aged 29.

April 11th 1917

Melford War Agricultural Committee.
Ducks Hall, Cavendish, 240 acres in occupation of Mr Smith, 5© labourers, 7 horses and ploughing tackle, although this farm is very backward with very litlle white straw in plant, a fair proportion of the land is prepared for drilling and we do not consider the committee should take further action. Trucketts farm, Boxted, 450 acres, 12 horses, 8 men and 2 boys, under the management of John Worledge, the farm steward, ploughing is extraordinary backward and in our opinion the situation cannot be improved by a motor tractor as the land is too hilly, the only livestock are a few sows, we consider the cultivation of the farm should be supervised by the committee. Blooms Hall, Stanstead, occupied by Mr Alfred Bird, we interviewed Mr Bird on the subject of 30 acres not cultivated last year, he informed us he has now received more labour, no need for the committee to interfere. Complaints have been received about rooks at Assington House farm, Averley Hall and Hill farm at Assington, one letter complained about the rooks from Assington Thicks and he hoped some soldiers would come with rifles or big guns to thin the thousands of rooks at Assington thicks which had to be dealt with also some came from Chestnut copse, the secretary to write to the Rev St J.Topham the rector of Boxford.

April 18th 1917

Pte. Jackson of Pinch Hill, Bulmer,(Ruth Turp's brother) has died from wounds, he was married two months ago in Bulmer church.

April 18th 1917

Killed in action in France aged 19 Lance Corporal Walter Clarke. Husband of Mrs E.Clarke of Sudbury aged 39.

March 2nd 1917

There was a fire at Brook farm, Great Waldingfield in the occupation of Mr Deaves. The farm is on the Edwardstone road and the fire was attributed to sparks from a passing traction engine. Messages were sent to Lavenham and Sudbury for fire engines but difficulties in obtaining horses meant they could not come, Lavenham said if they sent horses for the engine they would come.

April 25th 1917

Melford Rural District Council. The contract of Mr Branwhite for the hire of a horse for scavenging work at Melford at 30s a week for another year, the hire has been increased from 25s to 30s, the wages of the two men has also been increased rising from 25s a week to 28s.

April 25th 1917

A horseman named Charles Row, a married man of Bulmer in the employ of Mr G.M.Miller of Goldingham Hall is in St.Leonards hospital with fractured leg. He was riding a horse to work when it fell and his leg was injured by the horse falling on him.

May 2nd 1917

Killed in action in France on April 22nd, Second Lieut George Deane of the Essex Regiment, the eldest surviving son of Frederick and Berhta Deane of Logwood, Nayland, Suffolk.

May 2nd 1917

Died from shrapnel wounds in France, Sgt Ernest Maskell the youngest and dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs Angel of Hadleigh.

May 9th 1917

Belchamp Tribunal. C.Whittome for A.Mason of Belchamp Otten, 18, labourer, refused. Mrs Deeks of Belchamp St.Pauls for G.Smith, 19, stockman, for W.Tarbun, 20, 4 months, for A.Scurry, 18 and H.Everett, refused.

May 16th 1917

Cavendish. Fire broke out in some cottages known as Town House in Holy Road, there are two cottages, one was occupied by Mrs Ince the other was unoccupied the tenant having only just moved out two days before, a man named Grimwood gave the alarm to Mrs Ince, the fire being of lathe and plaster rapidly spread, Cavendish fire Engine attended bu the fire had been too rapid for the building to be saved, a good deaql of furniture was destroyed, the origin was unclear.

May 16th 1917

Clare. We regret to announce the death of Pte Fred Ince of the Canadian Infantry of April 9th, he was the son of Mr Alfred Ince of Station Road Clare, he was an old Council school boy and wet to Canada with his brother Herbert about 12 years ago, he joined the forces there as so many of our boys did.

May 16th 1917

Glemsford. On Saturday morning whilst little girls were playing in the water near Foxearth bridge, one of them named Farrance was carried by the rush of water right under the bridge in to deep water beyond, her cries for help were heard by Mr F.Richold who was talking to a railway official on the station platform, with great promptitude he rushed to the spot, after a few seconds he saw he child come to the surface, without divesting himself of any clothing and with considerable risk to himself (being 60 years old) he jumped into the water up to his armpits and caught her by the hair as she floated past drawing her gently to the bank, he managed to lift her out and himself onto the bank and applied artificial respiration, he then had the satisfaction of her begin to breathe and a few minutes later she was able to speak and shortly after conveyed her home. This incident should act as a warning to boys and girls who often seen playing at this spot and for young children it is particularly dangerous on the Foxearth side, undoubtably Mr Richold save the life of the child to the danger of his own.

May 16th 1917

Killed in action in France on April 24th, Pte B.Mattingly of the Machine Gun Section, Canadians.

May 16th 1917

Killed whilst serving in France on May 4th, Owen Rupert dearly loved youngest son of Mr and Mrs Rayner of Waldingfield Road, Sudbury, aged 19.

May 16th 1917

Died from wounds received in action at No 26 General Hospital, France, Lance Corporal Charles Cecil the eldest son of Charles and Jessie Clover of Leavenheath Mill age, 30.

May 30th 1917

The Board of Agriculture is calling attention of farmers to get all young horses broken without delay as cultivation of additional arable for the 1918 harvest will be a heavy drain on the supply of hosrse in the county.

May 30th 1917

At a meeting of Melford War Agricultural Committee the secretary said he had a note about rooks at Cavendish Hall, the chairman said he is tired of hearing about rooks as in this area they were dealt with. Mr Smith of Duck’s Hall, Cavendish, said he cannot get coal for his cultivations, the secretary to communicate with the Steam Cultivation Association. There was a leaflet from the Prime Minister asking agricultural labourers to work harder and longer, Mr Green said it is a waste of paper. The following report was presented by the Chairman about Moslem’s Field at Blooms Hall, Stanstead, not producing up to standard, to be improved with draining. An anonymous letter was received about a lane at Hartest, no notice to be taken of anonymous letters. The subject of dams at mills were also discussed, the Secretary said it anyone holding up water would be reprimanded.

May 30th 1917

Drowned at sea on May 2nd, Pte John Coote of the North Shields Regiment, the 3rd son of the late Mr Coote of North Street, Sudbury, buried in the North End of the cemetery, Savonna, Italy, aged 39.

May 30th 1917

Died of fever at the Isolation Hospital, Etaples on May 3rd, Sgt Albert Herbert of the Suffolk Regiment, the dearly loved son of Mrs G.Herbert of Gosling Green, Groton, aged 18.

June 6th 1917

Killed in action in France on April 14th, Lance Corporal Jo. Vince of the Queens Westminster Rifles, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs Fred Vince of Monks Eleigh aged 30

June 6th 1917

Melford Tribunal. J.Byford for Charles Mills a horse shunter for the Great Eatern Railway, conditional. W.Maddever for Herbert Finch, motor tractor driver, Cavendish, conditional. J.Miller of Cuckoo Tye, Acton, for E.Blythe, cowman, milkman, conditional. West Suffolk Education Committee for Charles Moore, head teacher, refused.

June 13th 1917

Mrs Ulmer a baker of Kings Street, Sudbury, was summoned for selling bread which was not over 12 hours old. £ 2.

June 20th 1917

Belchamp Tribunal. H.Smyth of Belchamp Walter for H.T.Smyth, 17, refused. T.Tilbrook for F.Barrel, till October 1st.
G.English, Gestingthorpe, for F.Honeywood. Philip Hutley, Belchamp Walter, for C.Cramner, farm bailiff, 4 months.
E.H.Gardiner, Gestingthorpe, for A.Surridge and J.Felton, 4 months.
W.S.Courtnell for C.E.Humm, 41, Bulmer and S.Eaves.6 months. Thomas Messent, Lamarsh, for A.Tokley, 4 months. A.Phelp, Gestingthorpe, for H.Cansell, horseman, 36, 4 months. A.V.C.Lambert, Foxearth, for E.Chinnery, horseman, 32.

June 20th 1917

A pair of galloping horses and a waggon with two wheels off caused great excitement in Friars Street, Sudbury, on Monday. Two horses which were attached to a A.S.C. waggon laden with clinker came along at full speed before coming to a stop near Station Road corner, the two front wheels were lying in Friars Street.the frightened horses were going at such a speed that the front of the waggon kept up until it stopped.

June 20th 1917

Killed in action in France on May 7th, Pte O.Gentry of the Bedfordshire Regiment, the beloved son of Mrs William Gentry of Assingston, age 25.

June 20th 1917

There was large gathering at the funeral on Saturday of Mr Herbert King of the seed growing firm of John King of Coggeshall who was killed in an air raid in London.

June 20th 1917

Miss Mabel King, a farmer’s daughter was summoned for shooting two homing pigeons under the Defence of the Realm Act. £1 2s 6d.

June 20th 1917

Killed in action on June 7th, Major H. Campbell M.C. of the R.F.A., the youngest son of Lieut Col. and Mrs C.Clarke of Gothic House,Clare, aged 33.

June 20th 1917

Died of wounds on June 17th at No 6 General Hospital, Rouen, Stanley Wade of the Honourable Artillery Company, the youngest and dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs George Wade of Lt Waldingfield aged 22.

June 27th 1917

Much sympathy is felt in Little Waldingfield for Mr and Mrs Wade off Park farm on the death of Private Stanley Wade who died in France from wounds received 6 weeks ago.

June 27th 1917

Pte.Kenneth Waring, son of the late Dr R.Waring of the Greys, Cavendish, had been sadly crippled during the recent fighting in France, his right leg has been amputated and his left ankle severely injured, a young man of splendid spirit he volunteered to do his bit, he is a Private in the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

June 27th 1917

At a meeting of Melford Tribunal Bertie J.Watson, grocer and pork butcher of Shimploing, conditional that he does two days working on the land.

June 27th 1917

Died of wounds received in France, Pte John Byford of the London Scottish, the eldest grandson of Bernard Byford of Glemsford, aged 23.

July 4th 1917

Killed in action in France on June 23rd, Lance Corporal Charles Partridge, No 241809 of the Middlesex Regiment, the dearly loved son of Arthur and Ellen Partridge, late of Layham, Hadleigh.

July 4th 1917

Reported killed in action near Ovillers, France, on

July 7th 1916

, Pte Thomas Stammers,the dearly loved husband of May Eugena Stammers, late of North Street, Sudbury, aged 26.

July 11th 1917

Killed in action on April 11th, William Bowers, the dearly loved husband of Jessie and brother of the above ? aged 33, both of the Green, ? Gt Waldingfield.

July 11th 1917

Killed in action on June 16th, Lance Corporal G.Edwards, the loving husband of Emily Edwards.

July 18th 1917

At Belchamp District Council, Mr Ward asked it the report received was satisfactory from Dr Thresh about goitre in Foxearth, people thought it might arise from the water supply, Dr Holden replied a lady doctor had visited Foxearth but there was no clues in the water.

July 18th 1917

Killed in action on July 6th in France, William Harold, Lieut of the Yorkshire Hussars attached to the R.F.C. the 3rd son of C.F.Ryder of Thurlow, aged 20.

July 25th 1917

Memorial. In loving memory of my dear husband Pte James Stanhope of the Suffolk Regiment who was killed in action on

July 21st 1916

from his loving wife, Harriet Stamhope, Long Melford.

July 25th 1917

For Sale. Skates Hill Farm, Glemsford. 124 acres to C.Goodchild,(tenant), for £ 5, 250.

July 25th 1917

Sussex farmers have been informed by the Board of Agriculture, to aid with the breaking up of grass land, they will allocate 100 horses which will be in charge of the police who have been selcted as capable ploughmen. To pay 12s a week for horses and local wages to the police.

July 25th 1917

One of the victims of the explosion on H.M.S.Vanguard belonged to the parish of Gt.Yeldham. William Ince, 26, is the son of Mrs Ince of Drawwell cottages, Hedingham road. Before joining the Navy he was employed by Mr Walter Whitlock in connection with the forage works. Mrs Ince has two other sons in the army, both working in preparing forage for the army in difference parts of Essex.

August 8th 1917

Borley Roll of Honour. The following have laid down their lives for us. James Martin-Herbert Butcher-Harry Smith-Philip Foyster. List of serving men-Capt.Daniells, Hussars- Segt.Ambrose, Suffolks-Segt.E.Scrivener, A.S.C.-Petty Officer Felton, Royal Navy-Sapper P.Radley, R.E.-Driver F.Farrance A.S.C.-Driver F.Kent-Private A.Clarke-F.Pilgrim, M.T.C. A.S.C.-T.Pearson of the Bakery Division- F.Scrivener of the East Surrey Reg.-H.Finch of the Hertford Reg.- E.Scrivener A.S.C.-T.Mills Suffolks-C.Mills of the Veterinary Corps- A.Poulson-E.Deeks fo the Suffolks-T.H.Pearson of the Royal Berks Reg.
G.Kent of the Royal Fusiliers-S.Carter, Suffolks-S.Felton of the R.F.C.
H.Gardiner R.G.A.-E.Hardy, Suffols-A.Mansfield, Herefords- W.Pilgrim, Scottish Reg.-S.Felton, R.G.A.

August 1st 1917

Memorial. In loving memory of Pte Charles Goody ,No 22829 of the Suffolk Regiment, reported missing on July 20th 1916, now reported killed in action in France---from his sorrowing parents and brothers and sisters in Station Road, Sudbury.

August 8th 1917

A terrific storm burst over Bulmer on Sunday last with 2 inches of rain in two hours, corn which was shocked was severely damaged especially the oats. At Lower Houses, two cottages were flooded to a depth of 3 feet, the inhabitants having to take refuge in the bedrooms. Upper Houses was entirely cut off and they had to be taken through the floods by Albert Rowe with a horse and cart. G.English of Hole Farm, saved his pigs with difficulty, during the past week they have had 5 inches of rain.

August 8th 1917

Bulmer. After six days of incessant rain a terrible thunderstorm brought 2 inches of rain in two hours into Bulmer, the corn (mostly oats) had been shocked, was severely damaged, several cottages at Lower Houses were flooded to a depth of 3 feet, the inhabitants had to seek refuge in their bedrooms, gardens were ruined, mangolds in great numbers were washed down roads and deposited in hedges, the inhabitants of Upper Houses were entirely cut off and were eventually taken through the floods by Mr Albert Rowe with a horse and cart, Mr English of Hole Farm saved his pigs and poultry with great difficulty, during this last week 5 inches of rain has fallen in the parish or 500 tons per acre.

August 15th 1917

Clare. Cyril Atkinson 13, Arthur Parker 12, Edward Parker 12 and William Ellingham 10, all of Clare were summoned for having stolen a quantity of plums and apples valued at 6d from the orchard of Charles Watson Byford a farmer and merchant of Clare. Parents to pay 4s each.

August 15th 1917

Killed whilst on service, Edward Goldspink 2nd Lieut of King’s (Liverpool) Regiment, killed on July 31st, the dearly beloved eldest son of the late G. and Mrs Goldspink of Fressingfield and nephew of Mr and Mrs Marsh of Hawkedon Hall, aged 21 and 9 months.

August 22nd 1917

Killed, previously reported missing in action on August 3rd 1916, Lance Corporal Frederick Gooden of the Suffolk Regiment, the dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs G. Gooden of the Swan, Boxford, aged 25.

August 22nd 1917

Died of wounds on August 1st in France, Basil Walter Bull, the 3rd son of the Rev H.D.E.Bull, Rector of Borley, aged 50, of the Royal Canadian Pioneers.

September 12th 1917

Killed early in August at Hollebeke, Rifleman Henry Payton, K.R.R. aged 31, the 2nd son of the late William Payton of Glemsford. William Payton was for many years esteemed headmaster at Glemsford and afterwards at Grays grammar school at Cavendish.

September 12th 1917

The parents of Frank Johnson who live at Cavendish have received information from the War Office that he was killed in action on August 26th. Johnson went to Canada about 5 years ago and at the time a Canadian contingent was being formed he joined up and has been in France about 12 months taking part in a lot of fighting so brilliantly done by the Canadians. Private Hartley of Cavendish has been reported wounded.

September 12th 1917

There was a muffled peal rung at Pentlow church as a token of respect to Mr Stanley Brand.

September 19th 1917

Mrs Johnson of Cavendish has received the following letter respecting the death of her son Pte.F.Johnson.
Dear Madam, I beg to inform you that your son was killed at 6 pm on the 26th of August. He was in the front line trenches at the time and was struck in the head by a fragment of a shell, four days later a special party went back to the line in the night and erected a cross to mark his burial place. I cannot do more than express my sincere sympathy, your son is not only lost to you but also to the company. Good men of which your son has proved to be, are always prized. W.Morris.C.O.Company Commander.Capt.

September 19th 1917

Killed in action on August 21st, Albert Day, beloved husband of Ivy day and eldest son of Alfred and Eliza Day of the Green, Gt Waldingfield, aged 25.

September 19th 1917

Killed in action in France, Pte Harry Honeyball the dearly loved husband of Emily Honeyball of Manor farm, Somerton, late of Pebmarsh.

September 19th 1917

Killed in action on September 21st, Major George Ward, M.C., Squadron Commander R.F.C., eldest son of David Ward of Lower hall, Foxearth aged 26.

October 1st 1917

Melford War Agricultural Committee. As to Trucketts Hall, Boxted, the landlord to be required to bring into operation the 4 course rotation and to instruct his agent to attend the farm weekly, and to provide two more horses.
Mr Russel of Braggons Farm, Boxted, who was appointed to act for the district has been called to rejoin his regiment.
October 31st 1917. The funeral of Pte.Cyril Twinn took place at Glemsford, he was the second son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Twinn of Tye Green.He died at the war hospital in Bath as a result of wounds received, he was aged 20 years.

October 3rd 1917

Two Hun prisoners who escaped from Kedington camp were secured on Monday by Supt Maries of the Swaffam Division, he was driving along a road when about two miles from that town he arrested them, they aroused his suspicions and admitted who they were.

October 3rd 1917

At Belchamp Tribunal B.Evans assistant blacksmith of Foxearth, aged 18, applied temporary exemption to enable his father get over his busy season, the latter having over 80 horses to shoe. Until November 1st.

October 3rd 1917

Winifred Allen aged 10 fell through a hole in Lyston Bridge which was being repaired and was drowned. Mrs Bloomfield, wife of George Bloomfield, a carpenter now a soldier in the Suffolk Regiment said the child Winifred was her sister and the daughter of John Allen a chimney sweep now dead. Lucy Hyman said she was on a visit to Melford and saw a little girl playing on the bridge which was under repair, there was a good sized hole in the bridge, she heard a boy shout to the child to come away or she would be in the water, she heard a splash and saw the child in the water, there was nobody at work on the bridge. William Stanhope, bricklayer said he was told a girl was in the water, he saw a hole of about 18 inches. Charles Wisbey of Braintree said he was employed by W.C.French of Buckhurst Hill, there were two holes in the bridge which were covered over he also had a raft under the bridge onto which anyone would fall onto but the lock on the chain which held the raft had been broken, he did not think a little girl would be able to knock a lock off a chain. Accidental.

October 10th 1917

Killed in action on September 21st, Pte William Allen R.W.Surrey Regiment, B.E.F. the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Allen of Hall Street, Long Melford, aged 30.

October 10th 1917

Killed in action by a hostile aircraft on September 25th, Leonard Byham R.F.A. the dearly beloved husband of Winifred Byham of 20, School Street, Sudbury and the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Byham of Wood Hall View, Melford Road, Sudbury aged 23.

October 10th 1917

Died on October 17th at No 14 General hospital, France, from wounds Lance Corporal Edward Charles Fish , No 7375 of the Suffolk Regiment, the beloved son of Thomas and Jane Fish of Suffolk Road, Sudbury, in his 29th year after 11 years service.

October 17th 1917

Killed in action on October 4th in France, Victor Mark the 5th son of Mr and Mrs Brown of The Stores, Hitcham, aged 25.

October 24th 1917

Killed in action on September 20th at Ypres, Rifleman Herbert Basham of the King’s (Liverpool) Regiment, the dearly beloved youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Basham of Plough Lane, Sudbury, aged 29, buried on Hill 25.

October 24th 1917

Killed in action on the 28th of September, Lance Corporal Cecil Brooks of the Suffolk Regiment, the beloved son of the late Harry and Mrs Brooks of Duke Street, Bildeston, aged 19.

October 31st 1917

Glemsford. The funeral of Pte Cyril Twinn at Glemsford on Wednesday was of military character, he was the 2nd son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Twinn of Tye Green, Glemsford, aged 20 years.

October 31st 1917

Glemsford. Albert Watkinson, 16, Cyril Copsey, 16, Cecil Cook, 14, Stanley Slater, 13, William Sparkes, 14, and Reginald Playle, 12, pleaded guilty to stealing apples and walnuts valued at 2s, the property of Arthur Brett, coal merchant of Glemsford. Mr Brett said that on that evening between 7 and 8 he went to his orchard and found a number of boys throwing stones at his walnut tree, they bolted, he went down a lane to intercept them, they got away except Slater and he asked him to give up what he had taken, he insulted me by telling me that “I ought to be in France like my father was”, as a matter of fact I have been rejected by the medical board, the boy continued to be abusive and refused to go to the police Inspector or go home. Watkinson 10s the rest 5s.

October 31st 1917

Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Jeffery of Robbs farm in Cavendish on news that her husband has been wounded for the fourth time, he is now in hospital.

October 31st 1917

Albert Watkinson 16, Cyril Copsey 16, Cecil Cook 14, Stanley Slater 13, William Sparkes 14 and Reginald Playle 12, pleaded guilty to stealing apples from Arthur Brett a coal merchant from Glemsford who stated that when he caught them Slater said " you ought to be at the front with my father". Brett said he had been rejected by the medical board. 5s each.

November 7th 1917

Killed in action in France on October 7th, William Lawson of the Imperial Australian Forces, the beloved son of Joseph Lawson of Bradfield St George.

November 14th 1917

Death on October 4th, Pte James Bell, 6461 of the Australian Infantry, the 6th son of the late Ellen Bell and James Bell of Assington aged 38.

November 14th 1917

Killed in action on October 17th, Pte R.Ford of the Middlesex Regiment, the dearly beloved husband of May Ford of 66 Military road, Colchester and only son of Mrs G.Ford of 3 Bridge Terrace, East Street, Sudbury, aged 28.

November 14th 1917

Killed in action on November 2nd, Capt Joshua Rowley attached to the Suffolk Regiment and 2nd son of Sir Joshua Rowley of Holbecks, Hadleigh aged 24.

November 14th 1917

Died of wounds received in France, Albert Whymark R.G.A., the dearly loved husband of Elsie Whymark and 5th son of the late Walter Whymark of George Street, Hadleigh.

November 17th 1917

Leading Signalman F.G.Tolchard the son of Mr and Mrs F.Tolchard of the " Ferns" Melford has been mentioned in the Gazette for services rendered on the 24th of September last.

November 17th 1917

The sad news arrived at Borley on Friday last that Pte.William Pilgrim of the Scottish Regiment has died of wounds received in France on October 30th, he was a member of the choir at Borley church for many years and was of a genial disposition.
At the memorial service in Borley church the mourners were led by Mr E.Pilgrim (father) Mrs Pilgrim was taken ill suddenly just before the service and was unable to attend, A.Deal, brother in law, Arthur and Charles Pilgrim, brothers and Miss L.Pilgrim, sister.
November 21st 1917. Mr Pilgrim of Borley has received the following letter with regard to his son who died recently of wounds.
Dear Mr Pilgrim, A line to tell you your son died splendidly, the other day he was seriously wounded and afterwards died, he has been awarded the Military Medal for his bravery and I shall send it on to you when it comes. All ranks in the company send you their deepest sympathy, we shall all miss him.
I am sir your obedient servant, Capt.J.B.Dodge, Officer Commanding The Machine Gun Co.

November 28th 1917

Mr C.E.Mauldon of Sudbury received news on Thursday of the death of his son L/cpl.G.E.Mauldon has been killed in action in Palestine, he was 26 years old. Two other brothers are serving in the colours.

November 28th 1917

Belchamp Tribunal. R.T.B.Payne of Borley for E.Gardiner of Melford, a carter at the flour and corn mill, 39, 4 months.
J.Amos of Belchamp St Pauls for himself, baker, job master, 24, single, refused. Mr Dodd for F.Raymond, 23, Bulmer, refused.
O.Stebbings for Bertie White, to be substituted. Mrs Deeks for G.Smith, 20, conditional.

November 28th 1917

Harold Gardiner aged 8 years of Glemsford was charged with stealing © a bushel of turnips from Mr John Goodchild. Mrs Gardiner said her husband was in France. Inspector Goodchild said he was cycling from Boxted to Glemsford when he saw this boy and two little girls coming out of Mr Goodchild's field, the children were eating a turnip each, on seeing him they ran off, they said they would not have come but their mother sent them. Mrs Gardiner said has he any right to send a dog after the children and say seize them, it knocked the children down, she had sent the children to get sticks," and knock my fences down" said Mr Goodchild, Mrs Gardiner said " oh you say anything bar your prayers, you ought to be in France with the other boys, you have got more to fight for than my husband". 6s including costs.

November 28th 1917

Melford War Agricultural Committee. Mrs Laysell of Lt.Cornard wants her son back from the army, he has 100 acres, 4 horses and 12 cows, application for his return. There was now a special inducement to farmers who taught soldiers how to plough, they would receive 5s for each man taught and the man himself to receive a bonus of 10s. Mr Prigg replied that the land at Highbury Barn is being ploughed.
The glebe land at Chilton and Peoples Park was mentioned but Mr Hills said it was the only place cowkeepers could put their cows when the lowlands were flooded.

November 28th 1917

Killed in action on November 2nd in Egypt, Frederick the early loved son of Charles and E.Keeble of Upper East Street, Sudbury.

November 28th 1917

Killed in Palestine on November 6th, Lance Corporal George Mauldon of the Suffolk Yeomanry, the dearly loved son of the late Alderman C. Mauldon of Sudbury aged 25.

November 28th 1917

Killed in action in Egypt, Sgt Frederick Thompson the dearly loved son of Alice Thompson of 5 Bellvue Road, Sudbury,aged 19

December 5th 1917

In Memorial. Died on

December 2nd 1916

in the P.O.W. hospital, Freidrichsfeld, (Wesal), Lance Corporal Robert Parmenter, the dearly beloved eldest son David and Rosena Parmenter of Broom Street, Gt Cornard, aged 20.

December 5th 1917

The distribution of Hammond's Charity or " old mans charity" took place at Glemsford, the following were selected-William Brown, 68, of Egermont Street.James Moulton, 78, George Lane-Alfred Copsey, 87, of Egermont Street.-Isaac Jowers, 76, New Cut-William Playle, 75, Fair Green.- Walter Wordley, 76, Egermont Street. To receive £ 2 15s each.

December 5th 1917

Melford Tribunal. George Graham of Cavendish for Samuel Page, carpenter, till March 4th. T.B.Ambrose for John Cooper, horseman, till April 3rd. W.J.Ruffle, Alpheton for Richard Ruffle, working manager of farm and grist miller at Belchamp Walter, adjourned. C.Cornell, Cavendish for Spencer Wright of Pentlow.

December 17th 1917

Lieut.Philip Harbord, M.C. the son of Mrs Harbord of Bulmer House has been killed or died of wounds.