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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: [IASCOTT] !! Davenport Times; Scott Co, IA; Sep 12, 1900 "Criminal Docket"
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 15:40:53 -0500


Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Wednesday, Sept 12, 1900

IMMENSE CRIMINAL DOCKET

The second day of the September term of the district court was a busy
one. Judge Wolfe transacted an immense amount of light business such as
probate matter, the taking out of defaults and other minor court cases.
In probate matter the judge this morning adjudicated at many of the
testaments filed by attorneys at least the number was six up to 10 o'clock,
by appointing and confirming executors and administrators.

The Prisoners Arraigned.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon the prisoners held to the grand jury were
arraigned before Judge Wolfe. Sheriff McArthur has filed with Judge Wolfe
the following list of the prisoners in the county jail, who were unable to
give bail for their release.

Geo. Bowers-Burglary.
E.J. Brown-Burglary.
Eddie Stuart-Breaking and Entering.
Charles Cosgrove-Breaking and Entering.
Albert Evans-Receiving Stolen Goods.
F. Skaes-Stealing from Person.
J. Smith-Stealing from Person
Joe Belt-Stealing from Person
H. Auerochs-Stealing from Person
M. Hackett-Stealing from Person
R. Hauschildt-Stealing from Person
Charles Heeny-Stealing from Person
Fred Kuhr-Stealing from Person
David Shea-Threatening to Kill
Herman A. Ritza-Threatening to commit public offense.
Herbert Whitby-Manslaughter
Wm. Messenger-Rape
Geo. Twiggs-Rape
Link Roberts-Rape
George Steffens-Rape
Wm. Moore-Rape
John Riley-Assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury.
Harry Parson-same
Pat Burke-Same
Pat Mulligan-Mayhem.

Awaiting Judge's Decision
The following named prisoners are now in jail awaiting the action of
the court:
Edward Keegan-Vagrancy
Nellie Quinn-Vagrancy.

Those Out on Bail
The following prisoners are out on bail and will appear before the
court and grand jury when wanted:
Ida Sears-Stealing from Person
John Bullhaupt-Breaking and entering, $250
August Klaus-Breaking and entering, $250
Lew Pickens-Attempted criminal assault
Pete Shaughnessy-Same
John Poeltl-Threatening to commit public offense.
Robert Schlemm-Adultery
John Riley-Assault with Intent
John Murphy-Intoxication
J. Flourney-Concealed weapons.

Grand Jury
The grand jury was selected as follows: W.H. Seaman, Jas. H. Wilson,
John LaFrantz, A.H. Marshall, Fritz Zabel, Rudloph Snyder and Henry
Stoltenberg.

Some Probate Matter.
The following entries were made yesterday upon the probate calendar by
the judge:
Will of John B. Phelps probated. Fred Wyman and R.E. Lindsay named as
executors.
Will of Sarah Jane Wheeler probated. Peter Wheeler named as executor.
Will of Frank Maas probated. May Mass appointed executrix.
Will of Kensyl Reading probaged. Augustus Reading and Adeline R. Hurd named
as executor and executrix.
Will of Gottlieb Marsack probated. Letters issued to Theodore Marsack.
Will of Henrich E. Harsen probated.
Will of William Doennecke probated.
Will of M.D. Snyder probated. Jennie Snyder appointed executrix.
Will of Andreas Dengler probated. Ernest Dengler named as executor.
Estate of Mayer Sohn, deceased. Order authorizing administrator to sell real
estate.
Estate of Bertha Sohn, deceased. Final report filed and approved.
Estate of John W. Dow, deceased. Final report filed and approved.
Estate of Paul Wiese, deceased. Executor's report approved.
Estate of John Raap, deceased. Executor's report approved.
Estate of William Renwick, deceased. Executor's eighth annual report filed.
Estate of Jas. M. Parker, Jr. deceased. Application made to settle claims
allowed.
Estate of James Monroe Parker, Sr. deceased. Application made to compromise
claims allowed.
Guardianship of William Paul. Final report of guardian filed and approved.
Estate of William Martin, decased. Answer of the administratix and

Answers and Motions
The following have been filed with the clerk of the court today:
The defendants in the Fritz Pa?? vs. Mary B. Maines and Clarence Cahill
have filed an answer in which defendants deny each and every allegation of
plaintiff and claim that plaintiff's wife and son were guilty of
contributory negligence. It is a case in which two vehicles collided.
In the suit to recover property conveyed on verbal statement that
defendant would keep her as long as she lives, entitled Susan J. Glaspell
vs. Charles S. Glaspell, the defendant files a motion for a more specific
statement.
A motion for security for costs has been filed by the defendants in
H.P. Reiering vs. Dr. D.D. Palmer. This is the case in which Reiring, who
was a student with Dr. Palmer, claimed to have been falsely imprisoned on a
warrant sworn out by Dr. Palmer as a means to intimidate him and stop him
from securing $300 paid as tuition.
In the divorce case of Mary S. Ritzer vs. H. A. Ritzer, the defendant
denies allegation in petition of plaintiff in an answer filed today.
An answer has been filed in the case of Eugene Murray vs. David and
Henry Thomas a case in which plaintiff seeks damages for great bodily
injury. The answer alleges that any force used by defendants was in self
defense.
In the guardianship of Michael Heffron, asked for by Mr. P. Bout, the
defendant asks for a more specific statement.

FOLLET'S STATION IS OPENED
Today was a big day for the people near Folletts between Princeton and
Camanche. It was the occasion of the formal opening of the new station at
that place. The new depot is situated five miles from Princeton and is a
neat structure sutiable for the conditions of the business that will be
found there by the D.R.I. and & N.W. road. The opening is being celebrated
by the people for miles around who have assembled to listen to the address
which was made this afternoon by L.F. Berry, the general passenger agent.
Besides Mr. Berry Auditor Roach and Engineer Finley are present at the
opening of the station. Several thousand people are at Follets today.


Cathy Joynt Labath
Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project
http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm


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