Mexborough & Swinton Times, May 6th 1892

Chimney on Fire at Swinton

James Downs, miner, of Swinton, who was represented by his wife, was summoned for having had the chimney of his house on fire on the 20^th ult.

The woman’s excuse was that she had no “copper,” and she was bound to keep up good fire as it was washday.

Fined 1s and costs.