WOMAN KILLED .sx KNOCKED DOWN BY MOTOR LORRY .sx MARTON FARMER'S STATEMENT .sx IRENE MAY SHORTER , aged 21 years , of 17 , George-street , Stockton , died in the Warneford Hospital shortly before midnight on Monday , as the result of injuries she received when she was knocked down by a motor-lorry earlier the same night .sx It is understood that Mr. Gilks , a farmer , of Marton , was driving a motor-lorry along the Coventry-road , towards Marton , and when near the Stockton turn he overtook and collided with the deceased woman , who was pedal-cycling in the same direction .sx Mr. Gilks states that he did not see the woman until after the crash had occurred .sx FARM FATALITY .sx LONG ITCHINGTON MAN TRAMPLED TO DEATH .sx MR. JAMES BISHOP , an elderly farmer , of Fox Farm , Long Itchington , was killed instantaneously when a horse which he was leading in a field at his farm bolted and trampled on him after he had fallen .sx Mr. Bishop , it is stated , accidentally placed his foot in a rabbit burrow , and this caused the fall .sx A cart which the horse was drawing also passed over him , breaking his back .sx At the inquest yesterday a verdict of " Accidental death " was returned .sx WARWICK SMASH .sx MOTOR-CYCLIST IN HOSPITAL .sx A SERIOUS motor accident occurred at Westgate , Warwick , yesterday morning .sx Frederick G. Woodward , aged 20 years , 29 , Hampton-street , Warwick , was driving a motor-cycle from Friars-street into High-street , when the machine collided with a motor-lorry - belonging to Messrs .sx Baker & Co. , Ltd. , of Leamington , and being driven by Albert F. Bradley , 75 , Emscote-road , Warwick - which was proceeding towards Stratford-on-Avon .sx Woodward sustained a fractured collar-bone and concussion .sx He was removed to the Warneford Hospital in the Warwick ambulance , and detained .sx Ronald Woodward , who was riding on the pillion of the machine , was not injured .sx DEATH OF CHURCH WORKER .sx The death occurred on Monday of Miss Elizabeth Caroline Harrison , of 65 , Clarendon-street , Leamington , at the age of 74 years .sx Miss Harrison was a keen worker in St. Paul's Parish .sx The funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Church to-morrow at 2-15 o'clock .sx The interment will be in Leamington cemetery .sx NEW LEAMINGTON FACTORY .sx RIVER WATER MAIN TO BE EXTENDED .sx Arising out of a letter form the Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Company with reference to the water supply to their proposed new factory in Tachbrook-road , Leamington Town Council has decided to extend the river water main up Tachbrook-road in order that the new factory may be supplied with river water , and thus conserve the consumption of town water .sx When this extension of the river water main is completed other consumers on the route are to be asked to take their supplies as far as possible from this source .sx The work of extension is to be carried out forthwith .sx DR. J. G. WARDROP .sx RESIGNATION FROM POSITION OF POLICE MEDICAL OFFICER .sx Dr. J. G. Wardrop has resigned his position as Medical Officer to the Leamington Borough Police Force .sx At Monday's meeting of the Town Council the Town Clerk was instructed to write to Dr. Wardrop thanking him for his past services , and expressing regret at his resignation .sx It was ordered that a successor be advertised for .sx LEAMINGTON TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS .sx SUM OF 1,682 TO BE INCLUDED IN ESTIMATES .sx It was decided at the meeting of Leamington Town Council , on Monday , that the sum of 1,182 17s .sx 4d .sx be included in next year's estimates for decorations to various rooms and corridors at the Town Hall , and also the sum of 500 for re-paving the forecourt to the Town Hall with non-slip paving and steps .sx LEAMINGTON CLOSING ORDERS .sx Leamington Town Council on Monday agreed to a closing order being made in respect of the premises 9a , Leam-street , which the Medical Officer of Health had reported as being unfit for human habitation .sx A closing order was also made respecting the basement of 5 , Church-street .sx EAGLE STREET .sx " THE WORST IN LEAMINGTON " .sx When the report of the Highways Committee came up for discussion at the monthly meeting of Leamington Town Council , Councillor A. H. Swadling called attention to the condition of South Eagle-street , which he described as " the worst unadopted street in Leamington .sx " On several occasions motor-cars had had to be towed out of the mud .sx Councillor C. H. Southorn ( Chairman of the Highways Committee ) informed the Council that this was a private street , and until it was taken over by the Council it was impossible to do anything to improve it .sx Councillor Swadling :sx It is a disgrace as it is .sx A " CAPTAIN'S " ORDERS .sx ELABORATE , BUT A HOAX .sx TAILOR'S " WILD GOOSE CHASE .sx " LEAMINGTON tradesmen are warned to keep a sharp look-out for a mysterious " Captain , " who has been causing considerable trouble to business people in the Coventry and Stratford-on-Avon districts .sx The residents of a historic Warwickshire manor house have also suffered great annoyance from what appears to be an elaborate hoax .sx The " Captain , " who is described as a well-dressed man of good appearance , first created an impression at a ball at Stratford-on-Avon , and it was generally understood that he was related to a Lord Justice of Appeal , and that he had bought the manor house previously referred to .sx He is stated to have called at the manor house and expressed a desire to purchase it , and there is reason for believing that he was even invited to meals at the manor .sx Subsequently the " Captain " visited a well-known Coventry establishment and informed the firm that he wished to have a complete electrical installation put in at the manor .sx The firm agreed upon a date for a further interview , but they afterwards wrote a letter to the manor house confirming the appointment .sx This , together with a telephone call to the manor , was sufficient to convince the firm that the electrical installation would not be required .sx TAILOR DISAPPOINTED .sx A few days later a tailor arrived at the manor house from Birmingham , accompanied by a youth dressed in livery .sx The reason was that the " Captain " had given the tailor instructions that he desired his male servants to be dressed in livery , and had given an idea of the design of livery he required .sx The tailor , anticipating a substantial order , brought a sample with him to the manor , but he and his assistant returned to Birmingham sadly disillusioned .sx Leamington tradesmen who may receive similar orders are warned to be on their guard .sx DEATH OF MR. W. G. LEGGE .sx Mr. William George Legge , whose death in a Leamington nursing home was announced in yesterday's Morning News , was a well-known local tradesmen and a prominent member of the congregation at St. John's Church .sx Mr. Legge carried on business as a builder at 36 , Clemens-street .sx He was 63 years of age .sx NEW EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE .sx Leamington Town Council have given permission for the alteration of Portland Lawn , 6 , Dormer-place , from a private dwelling house to an Employment Exchange .sx The house adjoins the new Royal Cinema , now in the course of erection .sx A COWARDLY ACTION .sx FOOTBALLER KNOCKED SENSELESS .sx PLAYER SUSPENDED UNTIL END OF THE SEASON .sx There was a sequel on Monday night to a scene on the Wellesbourne F.C. ground on Boxing Day , when C. H. Rickards , a Wellesbourne defender , rendered an opposing player unconscious by striking him on the head .sx The Leamington Disciplinary Commission suspended Rickards until the end of the season and fined him 5s .sx The incident occurred during the second half of a charity match between Wellesbourne and Barford .sx The referee ( Mr. D. Lines of Leamington ) reported to the Commission that play was near the touch-line when the offence was committed .sx The ball was in the air , and Rickards was waiting for it to fall .sx An opposing player - T. Woodward - was behind him , and as the two men went for the ball Woodward committed a back-charge .sx Witness sounded his whistle as the two players fell to the ground .sx Rickards rose to his feet and struck a blow at Woodward's head as the latter was rising , and rendered him unconscious .sx " A more cowardly action I have never seen , " said Mr. Limes , who went on to say that the incident almost created a fracas among the spectators .sx Rickards , who admitted the offence , said Woodward jumped at him dangerously , and he lost his temper .sx He was now very sorry .sx In announcing the decision of the Commission , Mr. J. I. Round , said they had taken a very serious view of the case , and had it not been Rickards' first offence he would have been dealt with more severely .sx FOOTBALL MATCH STOPPED .sx BECAUSE PLAYER REFUSED TO LEAVE THE GROUND .sx How a football match had to be postponed owing to a player refusing to leave the ground after being ordered off by the referee was related to the Leamington Disciplinary Commission at the Avenue Hotel on Monday night .sx The incident occurred during a Leamington and District League match between Harbury Rovers ( at home ) and Kineton , on December 20 .sx The referee ( Mr. G. E. Baguley ) said he had occasion to order off a Harbury player named H. T. Cowley for rough and dangerous play .sx He refused to leave the ground , and witness sought the assistance of the Harbury captain , who , however , had left the field owing to an injury .sx Cowley was the vice-captain , and so the game had to be terminated twenty minutes before time .sx Cowley failed to make an appearance before the Commission , and he was suspended until he appeared .sx The Harbury club were fined 10s .sx for ignoring correspondence from the County Football Association and failing to attend the Commission .sx Thomas Palmer , of Eagle Rovers F.C. , and James May , of Hampton United , were each fined 2s .sx 6d .sx and severely cautioned for fighting in a match on December 20 .sx The players of Napton Nomads were all suspended until such time as the club makes an appearance before the Commission to answer allegations of misconduct on the part of spectators on November 22 .sx They were given the option of paying a fine of 4s .sx each .sx TRADESMEN PERTURBED BY " STINK BOMB " MENACE .sx The dropping of " stink-bombs " in several of the large shops and stores in Leamington has , the " Morning News " understands , caused great annoyance to tradesmen recently .sx THIS PRACTICE has been carried on by boys , obviously with the intent of causing an awkward situation in crowded shops , but it seems a pity that if they must drop the obnoxious missiles it should be near counters upon which are displayed sweets and foodstuffs .sx The effect that this has upon would-be customers in the vicinity of the counters needs no describing ; nor does the manner in which the trade of the unfortunate shopkeeper ultimately suffers .sx It is only natural that people will think twice before purchasing goods which are enveloped by a smell so evil as that contained in the average " stink-bomb .sx " One local store which has been affected most by this practice is that of Messrs .sx F. W. Woolworth & Co. , The Parade , and yesterday a Morning News reporter interviewed the manager , Mr. B. V. Thompson on the subject .sx Mr. Thompson said :sx - " We have had a great deal of " stink-bomb " throwing here just recently .sx It is a most annoying practice , and one which tends to have a bad effect upon trade .sx " " On several occasions children have been in and dropped the bombs right in front of the sweet counters .sx The smell has been so bad that no-one can go near , and the assistants have even had to leave the counters for a while .sx " Mr. Thompson added that a few days ago he caught a number of boys who had dropped " stink-bombs .sx " They had several more in their possession , and these he confiscated .sx It is understood the Chief Constable of Leamington ( Mr. T. T. Earnshaw ) has been consulted , and in all probability steps will be taken to abate the nuisance .sx Boy bomb-throwers of the town are therefore warned to take care , and vendors of the " stink-bombs " would do well not to encourage their sale to too great an extent .sx STONELEIGH FARMER'S LOSS .sx ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FORMER STOCKMAN .sx Alfred Cecil Bishop ( 21 ) , a stockman , was charged at Coventry Council Police Court , on Tuesday , with stealing a lamb , value 70s .sx , the property of Oswald Hague , Cryfield Grange Farm , Stoneleigh , on the night of January 10 .sx He was further charged with stealing a quantity of coal the same night .sx 7 .sx