I have been able to glean the following articles that appeared in the Essex Newsman newspaper.
The Essex Newsman was a weekly newspaper, published on Saturdays by Meggy and Thompson in Chelmsford.
Its first edition was in 1870, and sold for half pence.
From the Essex Newsman 13th October 1883
HORSE STEALING IN ESSEX.
Among the prisoners committed for trial at the Essex Quarter Sessions next week is one George Howard, who is charged with stealing a mare at Theydon Mount, near Epping. Another man, named Wm. Herbert, is now in custody on the charge of being concerned in the offence with Howard. There is also a further charge against Herbert of stealing a horse at Woodford. Herbert, it appears was brought from Lewes to Shoreditch station, and there delivered into the custody of the police, by a brother of the prisoner Howard, this brother alleging that Herbert is the only guilty person in the matter. The police, we may add, are making praiseworthy exertions to cope with the horse stealers who infest the Epping Forest district of the county.
From the Essex Newsman 20th October 1883.
THE HORSE STEALING CASE AT THEYDON MOUNT
In this case Mr Grubb made an application that the man George Howard, who was charged with stealing a mare of John McCrae at Theydon Mount, be discharged and notice given to the prisoner Herbert, who was concerned in the case that Howard’s evidence would be given against him. The application was granted.
From the Essex Newsman 4th August 1894
STANFORD RIVERS
THE CHURCH SCHOOL CHILDREN had their annual trest in the Rectory meadow on Tuesday. Tea was served to over 200 scholars, and afterwards Mrs Rolleston distributed gifts. The Misses Rolleston, Christie, Freeman, Coe (Ongar), Milbank, and Mrtin, and Messrs Coe and C. Milbank, jun., contributed largely to the day’s enjoyment.
From the Essex Newsman 1st September 1894
STANFORD RIVERS
THE EIGHT ANNUAL OUTING AND SPORTS in connection with the Southgate Road Amateur Rowing Club took place on Saturday at Stanford Rivers. An excellent dinner was provided at the White Bear Inn. The president of the club (Mr M.T.Meredith) was presented with silver fish knives and forks in recognition of his services as captain for seven years. The sports were afterwards held, and a tea concluded the proceedings.
From the Essex Newsman 25th January 1896
STANFORD RIVERS
ENTERTAINMENT: On Tuesday an excellent entertainment was organised by the Chaplain, Revd .D. Wilkie Peregrine, took place at the Ongar Union Workhouse. Gifts of toys, sweets, &c., were distributed to the children, and of clothing to the elderly folk. Mr G. Sargent gave an interesting magic lantern show, and songs , &c, were contributed by ladies and gentlemen. Mrs Christie, Mrs Ricardo, the Misses Jones, Mrs Pelly and other ladies assisted.
From the Essex Newsman 10 February 1894.
STAPLEFORD TAWNEY.
GRAND CONCERT. A grand theatrical ballard concert took place at the Schoolroom on the evening of the 1st Inst. The Messrs. Lobb were irresistibly funny in their capital acting of the play called “Taming the Tiger.” When Mr Lobb appeared fresh from his ‘dip’ in the pond the enjoyment of the audience was at its height. The musical part of the programme was intrusted to Messrs. W. Cunliffe Smith, Sewell Lobb, Van der Gucht, H. Capel Cure, and Miss Van der Gucht. Only those who have heard these talented artistes can realise the excellence of the performances, or the applause, loud and long, of the audience. Mrs Bullock most kindly accompanied the solos, trios and quartettes throughout the evening. The kind loan of the excellent piano by Mrs Sworder was much appreciiatedl
From the Essex Newsman 1st June 1901
STANFORD RIVERS
VOLUNTEER MANOEUVRES. – On Sunday the 3rd Essex Volunteer Corps marched from their head-quarters to the Bear Inn, Stanford Rivers, which was reached late in the afternoon. The company, numbering about 100, pitched their tents in the field near the inn and stayed there for the night. On the following morning they marched off, to engage with some of their comrades who were for the time being their opponents. They were supposed to have come from Harlow, and they had an engagement late in the day.