1912 Public HousesThe Dolphin(24 Church Street)
The 1911 Census shows the licensee of the Dolphin to be Edith Mary Southgate. She, unmarried surname Reeve, was the daughter of a previous landlord. Upon her marriage in 1907 she relinquished the license to her husband but took it back in 1909 following his assaults on her.
Edith Mary SOUTHGATE, 37, innkeeper, living with twin daughters Ella Kate (2) and Dora Thirza (2), and boarder William WARNER (26, bricklayers labourer). Address given as The Dolphin, Market Place Diss, Norfolk. (RG14 PN11443 RD230 SD2 ED1 SN1)
Edith Mary SOUTHGATE - Occupational Voters (other than lodgers) - Division Three : Living in: Diss; Qualification: House; Place: Dolphin Inn
Edith M. SOUTHGATE - victualler, Dolphin P.H., Church Street, Diss.
1 Apr 1874 : birth of Edith M Reeve in Roydon, Norfolk; parents Alfred Horatio REEVE and Thirza (nee FRANCIS); registered in Guiltcross, Norfolk. (1874 Q2 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 238)
10 May 1874 : Baptism in Roydon, Norfolk.
3 Apr 1881 : Census - Edith Mary REEVE, 7, scholar, living with parents Alfred Harold (37, whitesmith and publican) and Thirza (33), and sister Thirza (5, scholar). Address given as Church Street, Diss, Norfolk. (RG11 Piece 1966 Folio 81 Page 18 Schedule 563)
5 Apr 1891 : Census - Edith REEVE, 17, dressmaker, living with parents Alfred (46, whitesmith and publican) and Thirza (42), and sisters Thirza (15, milliner) and Ellen (8, scholar). Address given as Dolphin, Church Street, Diss, Norfolk. (RG12 Piece 1544 Folio 69 Page 14 Schedule 83)
31 Mar 1901 : Census - Edith REEVE, 25, living with father Alfred H (56, publican), sisters Thirza (24, dressmaker) and Ella (18), and lodger Albert CLARKE (22, mail cart driver). Address given as Church Street, Diss, Norfolk. (RG13 Piece 1863 Folio 72 Page 28 Schedule 206)
8 Sep 1907 : Marriage banns between Charles Edgar SOUTHGATE and Edith Mary REEVE were read. Other dates were 15 Sep and 22 Sep 1907.
23 Oct 1907 : Charles Edgar SOUTHGATE married Edith Mary REEVE. Charles 29, a carpenter, a bachelor, Edith, 33, spinster. Both were residing at Church Street, Diss. Registered in Depwade, Norfolk. (1907 Q4 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 613)
24 Mar 1909 : Charles pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on his wife Edith Mary Southgate. (See newspaper report below)
2 Apr 1911 : Census - See above. Edith married 3 years, 2 children, both still living; 11 rooms in dwelling. Address given as The Dolphin, Market Place Diss, Norfolk. (RG14 PN11443 RD230 SD2 ED1 SN1)
19 Jun 1921 : Census - Edith Mary SOUTHGATE, 47, publican, living with twin daughters Ellie Kate (12) and Dora Thirza (12), and boarder William Rayner (66, retired from waste trade). Address given as 24 Church Street, Diss, Norfolk. (RG15 Piece 09782 RD 230 RS 2 ED 1)
1933 : Kelly’s Directory of Norfolk - Diss, “Southgate Edith M. (Mrs.), Dolphin P.H. 24 Church st.”
30 Sep 1939 : National Registration - Edith M SOUTHGATE, b. 1 Apr 1874, licensed victualler, living with George William TURKENTINE (b. 7 Jul 1904, foreman linesman electric), Ella K TURKENTINE (b. 20 Jul 1908, unpaid domestic duties [Edith’s daughter]) and John H TURKENTINE (b. 17 Oct 1938, under school age). Address given as 24 Church Street, Diss, Norfolk. (RG101/6523I/020/16 Letter Code: TQBA)
1956 : Death of Edith Mary SOUTHGATE, registered Norwich Outer, Norfolk. (1875 Q2 Norwich Outer Norfolk Vol 4B Page 599)
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LICENSING.
The license of the Dolphin Inn, Diss, was endorsed from Edith Mary Southgate, nee Reeve, to Charles Edgar Southgate, her husband, until the next transfer day.
BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES.
DISS.Wednesday.
(Before Mr. John Tudor Frere (chairman), Messrs. Francis Taylor, T. Keppel, and W. Lacy.)
Charles Edgar Southgate, Diss, innkeeper, was charged with assaulting Edith Mary Southgate, his wife, at Diss, on 12th March. Complainant stated she had been persistantly ill-treated by her husband almost from the time of their marriage. On the above date he came into the room where she had prepared tea and struck her a violent blow in the back. She ran into another room, defendant following her and threatening he would “do” for her. Since that date he had again ill-treated her and threatened her life. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined £1, and 10s. costs. Complainant thereupon made an application for a separation order, which the Bench granted, defendant to pay 10s. per week, and Mrs. Southgate to have charge of the two children.
DISS PETTY SESSIONS. - WEDNESDAY.
Before Mr. John Tudor Frere (chairman), MR. Francis Taylor, Mr. ThomasKeppel, and Mr. W. Lacy.
The license of the Dolphin Inn, Diss, was transferred from Charles Edgar Southgate to his wife, Edith Mary Southgate.
OBITUARIES IN TOWN AND VILLAGE
MRS. E. M. SOUTHGATE(Formerly of DISS)
The funeral took place on Monday at Diss Cemetery of Mrs. Edith Mary Southgate, who was for many years at the Dolphin Inn.
Mrs. Southgate, who was 81, went to live with her daughter 1q2 years ago and died in a nursing home.
The Rector of Diss, the Rev. L. O. Kenyon, conducted the service.
The family mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. T. Baldwin, daughter and son-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. G. Turkentine, daughter and son-in-law; Miss F. Chenery, niece; Mrs. H. Gillons, niece.
Friends present were: Mr. W. Warnes (representing Youngs and Crawshaw), Mr. A. I. Pipe, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pipe, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Brown, Mrs. M. Steggles, Mrs. A. Steggles, Mrs. M. Ship, Miss D. Abborough, Mr. W. Kemp.
Charles Edgar SOUTHGATE (husband) - born 1880, died 1949.
Ella Kate SOUTHGATE (daughter) - born 1908, died 2000.
Dora Thirza SOUTHGATE (daughter) - born 1908, died 1985.
Page last updated: 3 Mar 2025© Diss Family History Group & Nigel Peacock 2025
