Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 14 October 1892

Chimney on Fire

Thomas Goodwin, Church Street, Swinton was summoned for having his chimney on fire on the 1st against.

PC Pickering proved the case. About 1:55 on the date named he saw large volumes of smoke and fire issuing from defendants chimney. On going into the house there was a big fire.

Defendant, who did not appear in answer to the summons, was ordered to pay a fine of 1s 6d and costs.