Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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(38) On July 14th, Mr. Goodman Marofski, of 15, Duke Street, Spitalfields,
was summoned for failing to abate a nuisance arising from defective drainage
at 15, Duke Street. The Magistrate made an order for the work to be completed
within fourteen days, with 27s. costs.
(39) On July 20th, Mr. John Knight, of 35, Bancroft Road, the owner of
110, Ernest Street, was summoned for non-compliance with the Council's order
to remedy damp walls. The work having been completed, the summons was
withdrawn.
(40) On August 6th, Mrs. Julia Bowerman, a lodger at 29, Grenade Street,
was summoned for overcrowding the first floor back room The summons was
withdrawn on the suggestion of the Magistrate, as the overcrowding had been
abated.
(41) Mr. Steven Berger, the keeper of 29, Grenade Street, was summoned
for overcowding the first floor front room, and for permitting the first floor
back room to be overcrowded. He was fined 40s. and 23s. costs in each case.
(42) On September 23rd, Mr. James Wright of 95, Duckett Street, was
summoned for collecting fish skins during prohibited hours, and using defective
receptacles. He was fined 20s. and 23s. costs.
(43) On October 6th, Mr. Samuel Silverblatt, a lodger at 17, Sion Square,
was summoned for overcrowding his rooms. He was fined 40s. and 23s. costs.
(44) On October 6th, Mr. Jacob Goodman, the keeper of 9, Buckle Street,
was summoned under the Corrupt Practices Act for attempting to bribe
Inspector Quaintrell. The defendant was committed for trial at the North
London Sessions. On October 12th he was fined £5, or one month's
imprisonment.
(45) On October 21st, Mr. Samuel Flynn, of Downham Road, Kingsland,
was summoned for conveying fish offal through the district during prohibited
hours. He was fined 40s. and 23s. costs.
(46) On October 27th, Mr. Michael Ullmer, of" Hillside," St. Saviour's
Road, West St. Leonards, the owner of 112, Hanbury Street, was summoned
for non-compliance with the Council's notice to remedy defective yard paving.
The work was completed after the issue of the summons, and he was fined Is.
and 25s. costs.