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William Mathewin Extracts from the Bridgwater Mercury, 15 October 1874. Monday - Before R. Salmon, Esq. (chairman), and E. Lilly. DRUNKENNESS - William Mathewin, an elderly man, belonging to Edington, was charged with drunkenness in Fore-Street, on the previous night. -Defendant: I had a little drop.- the Clerk (Mr Brice) the question is, whether you had a drop too much.- Defendant; Well only a little (laughter). - Supt. Lear said defendant made a little noise in the street, and for some time after he was locked up.- Defendant, who had been once previously charged with the same, was finded 5s and costs.
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