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Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser Wednesday 31 Jan 1883
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WATCHET.
THE WRECK NEAR THE FLAT HOLMES. - The tug Pioneer arrived here on Sunday with intelligence of the total wreck of the American-built vessel Kelsoe, of Bridgwater, with the supposed loss of all hands. The Kelsoe was the property of Messrs. BESLEY, and was bound from Ireland to Newport, laden with ballast. On Friday she was found lying deserted off the Flat Holmes by the Pioneer, who took her in tow. After preceding some distance, however, the hawser which connected the two vessels parted, and the Kelsoe sank immediately. As no information can be gained of her crew of four hands, it is greatly feared that they were all drowned. Their names are:- Captain, WEBBER; mate, SEARLE; STRICKLAND and BALE, and they are all of Watchet. The captain and mate have each a wife and family.
HONITON.
MORE SALVATION ARMY RIOTS. - On Sunday afternoon there was another anti-Salvation Army riot at Honiton. For some time past the Army have abstained from out-door processions, but on Sunday afternoon, on organising such a demonstration, they were met by a band of the Skeleton Army carrying a number of banners. One of these represented General BOOTH at home, with a bottle, glass, and pipe. Another his Satanic Majesty, with the words “Salvation Army confederation.” A third was inscribed “Fanaticism, Blasphemy, Hypocrisy.” And there was also a coffin, carried by two men, bearing the words “Perjured Salvationists.” Next came a carriage, in which sat a man representing General BOOTH, with a person in uniform beside him. Stone, red ochre, and other missiles were thrown; Captain LOMAS, who was struck on the head with a stone and also severely kicked about the body, had to take refuge in his lodgings, and the Salvationists were prevented reaching their hall. The scene was indescribable, and the disturbance worse than any previous one. The Mayor and ex-Major, the only borough magistrates, had refused to swear in special constables, and no arrests appear to have been made.
FIVEHEAD.
A PAINFUL OCCURENCE. - One day last week Mr. T. STEEVENS, blacksmith, of Fivehead, was attending a funeral, and his wife stood in the door-way to see the cortege pass. Within ten minutes after the return of the mourners, Mr STEEVENS was sent for and informed that his wife was dangerously ill, but before he could reach home she had died. The cause of this shockingly sudden death was apoplexy. The deceased was only 31 years of age, and leaves a young family.