1 20 9 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_058.pdf 61200ec83892d4bcad7d5b3111dda3a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jesse N. Flick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Subject The topic of the resource Seduction Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with seduction. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_058 Flick McDorman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_018_001_commonweath-v-grover-flick.pdf bdfc727f78ea36ca6ef64b29c68cf96f PDF Text Text CIRCUIT COURTOF TliE COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAI-1 ON SJlTURDAY,the 28th da,r of Mav, IN THE YE.AROF OUR LORD, IJINETEENHlJllTDRED PND FIFTYFIVE. Present: Hon. Hamilton Haes, Jucre. Commonwealth v. On a warrant Grover ch2r ing a felony Flick The 2bove named defenc•ant Southwestern examin2 tion 2ppe2r the Virgini St;;te authorities , shell rele2.se ingh- m Count", Vire-ini?, Grover P. Flicic shall be held cou,.,t, c nd it hes been comrleted Stcte Hosrit2l, of Southwestern Grover P. Flick and s id Sheriff this :pending further to for psvchi2tric it is State bein shall m2de to by the auThorities therefore ORDERED Hocnitel, Horion, to the Sheriff to the Rockingham Countv JFil, in custodv Entered been comr!litted Virgini, of this examinction of Southwestern said hcving HoE"uit 1, Aarion, by e2.rli er order th t said in charPe thct (sodomy) of RocK- forthwith return where s2id/9risoner c.i~rosi tion of this case. 28th day of May, 1955. /s/ Ha1ilton Ha2s, Judge. ST~TE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROC'r<:Li:iGHAM, To-wit: I, J. Robert Switzer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rnckingh2"1 County, Virg inic=, the !"ame beinp- a Co t of Record, do hereby certify th2t the fo efoinp is e true 2nc correct copy of an order of the said Court entered on the 28th day of May, 19'i5 in the case of Corrnnonwealth v. Grover Flick, FS the said order anpears of record in Comi~orrwe2lth Order Book No. 9, at page 177, in my office as Clerk 2foresaid. IN TESTP'1ONYWHEREOF,I hereunto set my hend E,nd affix the seal of the s2.id Court, at Harrisonburg Roc1dng·ham Countv, VirginiP, this 31st cay of May, 1955. ~~, Cler'<- Executed June 3, 1955 by transporting the body of Grover Flick from South Western State Hospital and placing him in the Roakingham County Jail. By f!. ~ 1 iA/'lrrw"Ear 1 Tiirner,Deputy Sheriff �I ( ,.. 1 2 ( .l ���May 25., 1955 Hon rable .ilto H a. , Judge Circu t Court of 10c in~h County • rrj onburg, Vir~in1a lie: Grover F~.icK JJ ar Ju,1 e Haas: bo ~"'-n~irJ.c' tiont •·1a. ad; itte·-· to this ho ~pit.al on r~eb!'• 1y 2?, 1955., r v-i n, ,•-en co.Jmittad by yom Court tor obs r • report. ~foe drnission ho has been car ft.L.y st.udied and history obt in d : sofar ·pr cti 1. i r 'l result of .;ur• Ol;d rva-Uon a"l.cietudy, I b g to report tr.a he is not psycl.otic (not :ine· ne) nnd :1s co petent to ..tand trial on the charges r' pend1.ng Ev a:inst hin1. R<:1pectfully, ~,{~. Jo eph Ii.. Blalock., .• v., Superintendent RGB/f (Y �cc l t S: '! �VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY COMMONWEALTH ) ) ) ) ) v. GROVER P. FLICK -ORDER - --- 'lhe abeve-:aamed defendant having been conmitted te Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Virginia, !or psychiatric examination by earlier order of this Court, and it being made to appear that said examination has been completed by the authorities it is therefore Hospital, in charge of Southwestern State Hospital, ORDERED that the said authorities Marion, Virginia, shall release of Rockingham County, Virginia, of Southwestern State Grover P. Flick to the Sheriff and said Sheriff shall forthwith Grover P. Flick to the Rockingham County Jail, where said prisoner be held in custocy- pending further of this case. Entered this ~day disposit"on of '"--.2::1;:-~---I' 1955. I JUIGE return shall ��VIRGINIAt IN THE CIRCHIT COURTOF ROCKIUGHAM COUNTY ) ) ) ) ) COW!Olrt EALTH v. GROVER P. FLICK -ORDER -- - - The above-named defendant State Hospital, Marion, Virginia, having been co for psychiatric itted to Southwestern . examination by earlier order of t;1is Court, and it being made to appear that said e • ina tion has been completed by the authorities it is therefore Hospital,· in charge of South estern State Hospital, of Southwestern state OR ERBDthat the said authorities rion., Virginia, shall release Grovar P. Flick to the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Virginia, ,•r,d said Sheriff shall forthwith Gre,-verP. Flick to the Rockingham County Jail, where said prisoner be held in custody pending further of thin case. Entered thi disposition ay of ------ , 1955. JUOOE return shall �SI rt sj ; J'IJO J be:t j 1: ( ( ( ( fl 0 ... v d d c;tti:v rl n lOO . I. .t • qeoh sd 110 ··j rrmx bl j .s d.:luo!) lo rljuo J lo 1:.tho 'l rfa n.i: a +.t"Ior'ju.o ecj j ua b.t oj :ilo.i:1 e ol I.! d ~ .tsI noo .tr !. 'Il r,I!Ol. t.r Q! rl.t'.!.ul 8fI.tb!I q -···-- jl la._. rtl: om e .t o.:t lo J: 'j L lV t~nuo:.> liruia ,. ,t&t '1JJO !Lt ,'rl) �SOUTHWESTERN MARION, STATE HOSPITAL JOSEPH VIRGINIA R. BLALOCK, SUPERINTENDENT DEPARTMENT MENTAL HYGIENE OF AND HOSPITALS May 25, 1955 Mr. J. Robert Switzer, Clerk Circuit Court of Rockingham County Court House Harrisonburg, Virginia Re: Grover Flick Dear Mr. Switzer: I am enclosing in duplicate a report to the Court concerning the mental condition of the above-named. It will be appreciated if you will transmit the original to Judge Haas and retain the copy for your files. Very truly !~~- yours, ~ Joseph R. Blalock, M. D., Superintendent RGB/fm M. 0. ��SOUTHWESTERN MARION, STATE HOSPITAL JOSEPH VIRGINIA R. BLALOCK, SUPERINTENDENT DEPARTMENT MENTAL HYGIENE OF AND HOSPITALS May 25, 1955 Honorable Hamilton Haas, Judge Circuit Court of Rockingham County Harrisonburg, Virginia. Re: Grover Flick Dear Judge Haa.s:: The aoove-narned patient was admitted to this hospital on February 27, 1955, having been committed by your Court for observation and report. Since admission he has been carefully studied and history obtained insofar as practical. As a result of our observation and study, I beg to report that he is not psychotic (not insane) and is competent to stand tr:ial on the charges pending against him. Respectfully, ;~r't-~Joseph R. Blalock, Superintendent M. D., ~~ R. G. Blackwelder, Clinical RGB/fm Director M. D., M. 0. �.• 't ,. �I, Grover Flick , the accused in open court before the Judge of the Circuit County, Virginia, do hereby voluntarily waive charge of sodomy this February, 1955. Witness: ( ~ /4'nJA./ in the attached warrant, Court of Rockingham indictment on the said 21st day of ��Cornp Fm rn 18 STATE OF VIRGINI"Ailil.~~i.n..:J.--------l COUKTY OF __ _.BOCKTNGHAM To-Wit: f , .., ' TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Whereas, &. ~ Jd~ -49-, ,,&.R,~'--- __ _ has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, __ J_._C_._S_w_a_r_t_z __________ _ (Name) Clerk Trial Justice Court of the said County, that ______________ _ (Title) GROVERFLICK or about did on,,{he-1Z.th__day ot ____ _!!!?ke an assault upon one LeRoy age of twelve years, .______ .... D.u:e,...c ..Je;;;.mt.Ul,,lb~eh,l,r,,__ ____ , 19~: and then aybright, and there in the said County fe] Unlawfully-..and a male child feloniously about 1y onious the did commit _t=-=h=-e.=:._-=d-=e-=t:...::e:..:s=-t=-a=-b=l-=e--=a::=-n:c.:d=--ca=-b=o.:::m:=i:=-:n:.,:a::..:b:c..:l=-e::,c._-=-c-" __ _ there, to-wit, aforesaid, the said nature, on the feloniously day and year having LeRoy Waybright, against the peace aforesaid, carnal in the knowledge by the mouth, and dignity county of the body of against the order of ____ _ of the Commonwealth. These are, therefore. to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice Court of the said County, the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon _ color color _ __ - _ _ Address _ color _ color --- ---□ Address _ -- -- Address __ Address color _ ____ Address -□ ----- □ -□ -- - ---□ as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this__J [~day ofC-'f.l::~"""'-'~~~~ -- ,25~~~~:..... (T - _ (Seal) �I. State of Virginia, ach acknowledged to ive goods a~nds, be ,,,-, ,,,,.... , --;-~ / __ 'D'64 County, on the --~_'-/____ -}~-4=-=~=--=-~~+,¥,.~~:'.'.:'.~-.~=+ at and tenements 7 do certify t es indebted ~ Dollars to the use of the shall appe r be T -~ r1a Court / S , ust1ce, 19 'day of_.,.,_.,:____,:c..___::..__ ___ ----J'----- ____ M., at -~~-'--l--'-------------,1--,Virginia, and at any time or times to the proceed· gs may be continued further heard, and before • c rt thereafter having o holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to amwtr for the offense with which i arged, and shall not d part thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge i nally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that _.,c..._----- o,- the said from the date hereof. eace and lie of good behavior for ~riod of ___ .....,.. _ __,___ days s~ ~ (i 0 >-3 ~ ff> ~ ., "Ij s· ;:. tT1 "., e n X " c:: n 'O ;; "o " i;;::, "o. ... 0. < !" - ::,- J t:1 0 ~ " X "., ~ ► (") ~ ~ 3 :i,: (") :> s· ~ o· ::, 0 z s= z s= p 0 z >-l 0 "Ij ~ :> ;. ~ ~ VJ > t"' l:t:l ::-:i tT1 " >-3 :::i: ,-J I n .,::,., l)Q -" .... 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"'• �COMMONWEALTH vs._'---'i'--".....-2'-.~=--=-_.__---===-------------,,-:2.'-----"'=~==~~·~ I DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Color _ _._Yt:--'---- Height 6--1 I .I~ Eyes __~ t-- Hai r_.:....~=--..;-7'---=----- Weight 7 z_ Agc;_--=c3----'--/Date of Trial~ ---=--__,1-'---=--/--__,~5~'1=---.--------------------------- ResultL-__ ,,,..."'----~-'i./42..-,::__:,==----------- I ___________________ _ ��SEARCH • 'f o ,'Merif WARRANT or any Police Officer of the said ~'l? {!() ~..........d;~ .............·········A,_has this day made oath before me that he verily ....J3~: ...~ ........................................ '......................................... ...................................... . ·--;-· WHEREAS, ......:.............................. believes th~t ,, ---- certain ....../. lo'cated in .................... 0 ~ .~ ••: •••~-:-••:-:.~••••• ..... /j······/j"·················District of said County at or near ....................... ~ ......... 1 .C~ ~~ ~~~. and described further asJXf-<f and'occupied by or in possession of....~~ ~ .·no .......x.~ ~- .......................... . ~ ......................... unlawfully contains, contrary to law, ..~ .......................' ....................................................................................................................................................... . and that such information was received through a reliable person, or that he has reasonable cause for such belief. THESEARE,·THEREFORE, In the name of the Commonwealth, to command you forthwith in the day or night to ' enter the said pre~ises above described and there diligently search for the soid ...f?.~ ~.....-d=~···-~········································and ~ ................................. . if the some, or any port thereof, be found upon �' r ..... -·'II".- , ~ ::i,. z,-..:i ~~~ .!"'" o· .; 00 9. ..... 4' ::i,. ~ ::r: 0 :,'CJ ::i,. tr:1 Cf) :" c > - -:z C, ,,<- "'1 0 > r~ ::c ~ l"1 rs: rs: 0 :z 0 n ..........~~.lt:;;7..~ Sher· -Po ... ..... ~~~~··· ·········..,~T;.·-;;. .....y',/7-7J7·· ... ~ C ~ Cit, ~ :, ~ ~ \ ', :• ..~::: ..:::=::=:~::==~::::::: in the County of .. ..................... ................. , 19.!i..i.~ by 7e~·;ching the within and arresting ............................................ ~ .... ~~J::.· The within warrant e~ted on the .....,':1./.-+.l:......day of.Y..~ describeJ premises and seizing the II (1) r ,:::: 00 ..... 00 �TRIAL JUSTICE COURT Criminal Docket N'.' 16835 Com'th V. Defendant A-ul Appearance Date Trial Date I A ��"}/Cfl O. I Docket No. .JU COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ) vs. ) ) Felony ( sodomy) On Warrant GROVER FLICK fvv M. W. Fuller, Own ( X) Jr. Appointe (Z":~ ( ,p.d. ) 1 Feb. 21. Indictment &c. waived; accused arraigned and plea of guilty; plea explained &c., evidence heard, accused found guilty; imposition of sentence deferred, and accused committed to SWSt. Hosp. for mental examination and report. 9/; $4-. ~ ~-p.-~ ~1r'6-~/--7'- f~~- '1 ~. ¼1. ~'YI.~~~~ flr~-~-~--~; ~F-~~- ¼'i. (; CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �Keystone Envelope Co., Phila., Pa. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Grover Flick Subject The topic of the resource Felony Sodomy Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony sodomy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_018_001 Flick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_012-commonwealth-v-william-d-flick.pdf 9d1eaef08663ea0d4073f05aedc24e58 PDF Text Text 0T.r1. .2 CF TL GI In the r vircuit ourt The grand for the bod of the of said jurors 1934, in the did kill Eainst ~he peace Hertha 'hifflett, indict. oa.es, lick, one nd dignity is • Garrett, "Bob" s:1irkey of Virginia, in and u,on oats on or about of Rockinr;ham, nd slay ent ,Jta te of Rockingha, D. s&id county lawfully T.is of the ounty do pres ·:it th t . illiam County: n; ob ore (;. I( testimon R. Fa .Ley, and Clarence , Conrnonwealth foQnd on the ' .,...ur,ust feloni <Toseph of the their Leake; •. ~r 15, ,., Ci , n.- 1£ L of Virginia. of John iser, an �1 Manslau.B,hter Inv. _ ··_oo1\l1.WNWEALTH t V. - Indictment· VILLI.Ai"¼JJ. FLICK ctober A 'l'erm 1934 t- True Bill .Vitnesses: J"ohn Romanoski Pa.sea Holsinger 1',lel vin \'Ii t t Pulse Rodes Hertha Rodes G. 11:. Garrett C. R. Fawley .c... E. Kiser ai1 Stiiff),_ett "Bob" S ::.irkey Clarence Leake • .. • Earman, Co~nonwealth's atty. �IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, VIRGINIA. COMMONWEALTH v. WILLIAM D. FLICK CHARGE TO JURY If you find you will William D. Flick, not guilty, say so and no more. If you find charged by confinement of not less than one year, your discretion, exceeding him guilty in the indictment, punishment Dollars, the accused, of involuntary then you will one year, or by both say so and fix in the penitentiary nor more than five by confinement in jail or by a fine such fine manslaughter or, for a period not and imprisonment. his for a period years, not exceeding as in One Thousand �T CHARGE TO .JURY COMMONWEALTH v. WILLIAMD. FLICK I .i �~ 4-/? 1, '-L__. .5' rf.1/-. ,~~ --L- / ~µ!,(/./C.,(/ - 1-- ~_,~✓ v(Jo--~ OEC l 3 -.J-.-d'-----/~<-V~ J-/-4'7/.,,,, 5, ;/~~,(;~- COMMONWEALTH J 'F . ~ ;?; b. 7 1 f!~~t- 7~--= v. 7 /4{~.___,,. ) Felony WILLIAMD. FLICK ,&/4/4/'- /)j,{£dL,?c,,/ r ---J-~-~.r~·,; . ~~/, ~o/;-;,~~~ t . , <.J_J/-cv;,Jt t H 0,-P~ 7 I/,) . ✓/)'/1'.ta,u<-<-t~-G -? r. ., b- t,Y.'/4:, 2--Cu d L- .. 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John Romanoski, behalf of the Commonwealth,havihg Dupont, Pennsylvania, ordered that tion who wa the place he be allowed for his attendance expenses. j. 1 I I I .,, been brought from of his and necessary of which J.. witness abode, and paid as proper A'A v v of "-------------' a material expenses, $:7-C'- is for is for traveling si:G.:. it on is compensathe sum two days' and other ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Y mt are hereby commanded to smmnon .. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::: .............. ::::::::::::::::::::::: .... . to appear before the Judge of the ~ycuit Court of 1},yck.ingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock., a. m., on the ... ..//f;:t:/:;,day say in behalf of the Defendant of..~ in tm,secutio,,(~f ·····································································?.A., .. .............. 19.-J:.,a-;;testify and the truth to the ommomupa{th against.. . AJ...:........ ~J... ............... .. .................................................... . who stands charged with a d indicted for a felony m · And this ..... ............................. . . shall not omit 1mder penalty of £100. Aud have then and there this Writ. WUnm, /. Roa:;:: d,y of THE SWITZER, C/,,-k of one ,~n,t, ,t th, Co,,,t Ho"", th, ... ft:::# (!' • •1,}7[,,,d;,,th,JIP/~l~~, CM ,_ SEK VICE PRES, HARRfSONBURG, VA. FORM NO.) �I �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff Yon are hereby comma11ded to summon ..... ~ ..... f Rockingham County, Greeting: ·~·~··········· ~::~::::::::::::::::::::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Cir 1t't Court of at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the am County, at the Court House thereof, 11.day of.. . . .................................. 19 cfa·····•··> who stands charged 1£'i!!:...d!!1d indicted for a felony vn-s-demelfi'lor. And this..... U:~."r.. ......... . shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerlt of our sa~urt, day of ...... ·~'····· 19 ...1..C,1d in the 1f ....... .year of the Co11nno7alth 'zi?·~~Clerk THE SF.RVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. No. 457 at the Gou.rt House, the .... .//~ ....:...J--_ , �/4, ( ;::;: 5" .» , > ct C: C (/J C: 3 , g :, (/l .... 0 Ill ,.. "'I C: ... . �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereby commanded to summon .... .....½. _ ........................... of Rockingham County, Greeting: ../.,. .... ......... ~ ..-........................ . ···············z;··;···•···•···~········ .. .............. ; .......... .. ... to aj,pear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham al 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ..... ./_.,t.../ ...day of. ................ < County, at the Court House thereof, ........ 19 r. ... totrstif-y a11d the trnth to ~~~.i1i..b.~~.a.~f.~f·t·h·~··~e'.~~~c1·n·t··n·~·~=t·i·if:·:··'-tt_..1e_,c..,-,~.....-,._c. ...................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this.... . ........ ~ .......... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. ;fer' '. if/ Wituess, ]. ROBERT S\vlTZER, d,y of ... .... THE SCHVICE P!tESS, 19 llARRISONUURC, Clerk of our said~rt, ,nd in th, VA. at the Comt House, the ./ ?:-_,;;,6_. /1=;i;!tt:;l;-;~: FORM C/e,k NO. 5 �b iver each in persu.1 '\ ·1 ~ JiJ ' l '~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ,._._ �THE ROOSEVELT-GARNER-ROBERTSON CLUB 313 First National Bank Building HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA \ \ �--- -- �6 ARREST WARRANT The Commonwealth of Virginia,}T . . h am C ounty, o-w1t: R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of said County: These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth before the Trial Justice of the said County, of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring the body 1 ______________________ to law. to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according And you are required to summon ______________________________ ----------------------------------------evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my hand, this _ to appear and give on the examination touching the said offence. �Cl ;,:· n JUDGMENT ::, = 2,... Trial Justice Court Ctiminal Docket ~b §·~-"'O...c ;:: ~g_g n n ;,;p:, ~· 3 3 g M (t ~~:, ::, l': n !!:. No.4 "a.::, O" ~ n n ::, ,.., ,.., l"'t :, ,g ~. Cl,} "5· c::,., P-.., ::::::rO'" f""t Ann ;. --~ P..o.., ::, Oo'::, ;. < 3 n n<> Commonwealth <I> I Arrest Warrant 0 5:3;;:;· 0-<::r •. 0 ~~l;: ::r n 8 C" n ,.., p.> _., ~ M () o· ? -,.._. 0 .. -•CJ'Q Q) :, O" n 5lf} 0 .., <g_;; O n.., n .... 3 " a. 3 o.s. a. " -· n :, g ~n..,PJ PJ.., Clerk's Fee $......L.Y.f Trial Justice Fee $......S., ..00. Arrest $......1.t ..:S"C? .. - d.,.~. Summoning Witness Witness Attendance er-·< ,_,::, n n p:, ..,, M !1Q ::, "' n-O'Q c ::r~ ~ ;:;· £..::r n ::r -· 0.. __ ("t .., ..,.::, :, ,., . n"" (1 ~ a. 0 n _ $...... a justice of Rockingham County, and by summoning the within named wit- ;. !!. ..., ~ .., n ~ ::,--., n ~~~ n 'O " CO ~ B 3· g::::.n CAi Commonwealth's Attorney Jail Fc~es t $ ................. . - - \ - ' - 4.:.f P.. $...... ~-J§ nesses in person this ______ M day a." ..-. Q " if~ l': "' "' ::r p:, of _________ _ 192_ - ..,, \0 3 ('I) 5· n· ..., n ::r 0..., ::, n,.., p:, - :?. 0 0 n 0 - \0 v,.> ~l': ~ Tria Justice 0 n ~::,~~ '0 ;:;·::, 0 ::r"a :; : 3 0.-·0> ~~~ ::r • (i) "::,--... " n0 g~ 7 " l"'t C 'O 0 ::, ...... ~ ;,:, n0 " ~-::, ~ ::,,~ 'O .;; ...... . !l g- "" 0 O o' 0 a· before __________ ~ ;:, p:, '"O "'O g"Q g. ~ ~ . l': "a.::, t < ::r ;;· p:, :, -a~o. Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of $ ..... 1±, ..f;.9 & Mileage _ro n '(II n C ~--l""t $ .................. ' 8 Q) _.:re< o.., n Issuing Justice's Fee 3 0 ...... 3 'Q ~ f"'t c X C (b l"'t ~ ('I) n l': ::, "I1 o.s. .?-a. PJ 0 ~ ~P:,Q)Q -:, :-- m 0 ......__ ..., ;.~ ;f~ -< ::r ..., > ..., (fl ;. ;.~ ('I) 3 "" 5· l F' 0 .,·::, C 3;:'. p:, 0....., • PJ vs. 0 ~::, ~ > ::, ~~ . ~ () h c.. §_ o = n a. ~ n "" a. ~ ;. n "' . .;, ::, ~ g ;. ::, " -< ~ ::, a. o' ..., ;. n () 0 C ('I) ::, ~ ::, < .,"' e: 0: 8 a. "' 05· gn a. 8 ;. n 0 ~; n 3 ..., Io r;, ::r () 5· ., .. ...... ~i g: ::, 5· :r ft ~ 1r ::, "" ~s ~~ :'I' ;. i'' " �_~fl ft~A a.c~ ~ f. ~/ ~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1~ C1'l l'f..) ��to appear before the Judge of the r.l 9:30 o'clock, a. m., who stands charged 011 ther:1-.. 'rend Court of Rockingham ... . at the Court House thereof, ~/.z..~ .................. .................................. 19 f. day of ........ . withtc;-11 indicted And this................. County, for a felony 11iisdemea11or. - ......... shall not omit under pe11aff)1of £100. And have then and d ~~~ Witness, d,y of ..... THE J. ROB RT SWITZER, Cle~k of our sai~~u~t, L ····•······· 19 f,/.nd .>'::.. SEK.VICF PRESS, HARRTSONDURG, VA. m th, No. 457 >..4. ......... . lsf.;~:"T~-1;at the Court House, the ...... ClMk �M,,, ' /JJ,/J'/1, j,Jh~ )/4 L( - r IJ j \) 'f,LD ' ' /, )iI' I i ! �who stands charged with a felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. \Vitness, I- ROBERT SWITZE d,y of .... Tlla SEllVlCE ~ PUSS, HAIUlJSONJIUkC, .. YA. 19 {',, And have then and there this Writ. , Clerk of our saidf;J!;t, ,ml in th,/~ at the Court House, the . . 7..r..f..-.. 'J[;f;!J:l::r~ , Cl"k �C.At'CUl00J__c:/'(!_ff/gJ..1_bydellV thin ~ g a true Copy of t:•.., Summo In nF!- C,Nt-/~ ~ ~ ·1 ~ \ ~ J ~-~ , $ . ~ ,'-' , \ ~~ ""~ ~ '---~ ~ �INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court slaughter tionally instructs is the killing while or in the improper that follows of such a reckless compatible with a proper a criminal intent that involuntary accidentally of some unlawful or negligent when a homicide sequence the Jury of a person in the doing I performance as a natural or culpably regard to the offender aot, man- or unintennot feloniously, of a lawful and probable negligent for human life, act; and, con- act as 1s inthe law imputes and he may be punished. ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court further evidence tion is legal instructs and competent ~ the Jury that in criminal may be had upon such evidence. cases, circumstantial and a convic- ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court to be given tells the Jury that ot different to the testimony in determining witnesses the Jury are authorized to consider witness to the parties, if the same is proved; if any, in the result or bias, ot this oase, and their if any has been shown; their and their means of information; testimony of such witnesses witness the relationship seems to be entitled as under all to. in this case, or the interest, temper, apparent and to give their the weight feelings, intelligence, such credit the circumstances to the such ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court to operate believe Flick the jury a car in this state from the evidence violated as to indicate that tells Joseph you will indictment. a disregard Gryciel find 1 s death / the accused it is unlawful recklessly;and, in thi.s the law\in this that .,.,fc, . ..., ~ cas respect ~ that if you i'\ Vlilliam guilty D. in such a manner of the consequences, was caused l: thereby, as charged and, then in the & f-'!3:u!/' �I j �A T,e court every person established this charged instructs with presumption of innocence case, and applie having heard all doubt indictment, of the doubt, that the law presumes to be innocent essential it stage until in this case, to prove duty the guilt through and if, jury charge the after have a reaso made a:ainst the prisoner is and upon the whole case, to give him not guilty. the his doubt, the accused thereof; of the accused is their and find goes with et every the evidence of the guilt , as to any fact the crime jury by the Commonwealth beyond a reasona~le entire able the or him in the benefit - ��/3. vlction of th t 'liE.,h his ,.. Court nstruct pnroon CCU6ed must ilt the cri o rove C , C' ju:ry, every e e ond er , that to fuct re convict • con·o e ..... nee lle 0 nt th rr oubt, "•nd pon on ls sou ht A,/i. circ the ut ost caution. alo I c~ .teu a .u~ptclo on acquitt of evidence m"'t ntlrl very 1 nle. re on t feet 1. hypo. o, 1o not r--ufflclont of ult. of ullt f l 94/813 ( 1'he proved i r:- ays to It thcre_,ore cc e acted th 1 to the nnoccnce. 1 on it the cv·d- ntltlod to ct al e·clu n ion �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William D. Flick Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_012 Flick Gryciel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_226-commonwealth-v-charles-byrd.pdf e661777e35f2bebc282aa6bbaf673ea8 PDF Text Text •' •• ,.j 1/Nwh,y IN • ..? 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" (' tt 'if U.,.r " • • i/r /J I ' 7 • ,I.,.,,) Jt,""..-...t:• , f, / I L---1 __ ' �• • �' , J , ! <, • I ·- C" I' /' , �--TT ~ ----- ~,~"FE =-- - •·.· ' t • - f l • I • • • LI �!N rn KAl£EOF1.11E COl.oMClf'i~ .l!,ALTB: OF\IIRGDf" ...A.. u11us it/.\,fl.Irrnq,u. o,,d 1/11.s ,..,.II w,,.,,,, c-n u • ,~ l1r.t-C.•1"11'ft,1'ri-,:;,//lt. f,.;t,/!,_i,u,I~ 2. I "•' 1-t f ~ ��l_,,,_,..-, ,_ q ~ l t Cll.lS. BTIIJ) .AllS alias • CJU.11.l!'RUC:18 In41otment for a l'elo117 c01111011wurmr I i • �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Byrd Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_226 Byrd Flick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_020-commonwealth-v-john-flick-et-al-.pdf 7226cc17622597e507590e6751717b38 PDF Text Text Roc~ingham Register, Harrisonburg, t Va.~ S b U prena. The Commonwealth of Virginia. To the Constable You, nre hereby comananded oL.~.~································· Zr~ ..... ~.L Q,i~trict---Greeti ... :1.~..1..... tr;._stm1non ... .' ~~····&,)·~·l(····,··~··~··~~c;.J,-,.cr7 ...~~; ()/v\.l ... 1Ir~ ... ~.i.J.J: ..~~·~~w--~.~ J-f.H.H.cJ..t. ..t ............. ~ t1/.\t.k.~.n: ... to appem' bef ore_...... ~.<111\,i,,,r. .. ...................... .......Cl y ....... , ... Jnstice of saicl U~t 'Tui.ue&J..w.ir···························o.··· .. -················· on the ........°t.J_.,l""'····dau..of ..;\),,{h\,.:~ ...................................................... , lf.D.L, to testifu rind tl1e truth to say on behalf of ·····················································•C,·~·'·cJ-C-: ................................................... •················•························································ in a certain nuitter of confro1'el'S?J in said- Cou,l't dPpencling ~k .... ~/Jlkw.~t-<:-('. J~.............. 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. John Flick et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_020 Flick Platts Roller Simpson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_088-commonwealth-v-samuel-flick.pdf afe9dc1efbe69cdbaf4503f45c6acb51 PDF Text Text �Executed, March 18, Samuel Flick, the Circuit 1908, and bringing Court by arresting his body before of Rockingham within-named the Judge of County. - -/,-a,Ar~ 0 (/ the E. J. - - - - - Deputy Carickhoff, S.R.c. for ~ l ~ .J ·~ -------------- �Cotnmonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, the said Court at its .... in and for the boc'ly of the County of Rockingham, r.tk.~ ..................... ... 190.r. term, in the year against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. · ;r;_the evid1:,i:~··h°c-L.4v. ..J~~~··:·········· .................... ../4.. ..................................................... witness ... sworn 111 open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �~!. Commonwealth vs. INDICTMENT~ { ' o~ -. ~tit,,~ ..~~ r--,.. - ~1- t~---- A '-' TRUE - BILL. '-. 13,/2, t1r£<Jcft(l I , ······•-N---l------------------·--···-···-··-··········-··-···-··-----···--------········-· I Foreman. Ii"~ rµeL.- ~ , ~ ~ t£__·~ ff57J~ ~ ~ Q~/7 {lJ ~ er-- - ~ C' jc) '-'"" 1...._~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Samuel Flick Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_088 Flick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/93cd1965e09ff5af9cc98a1304322ca7.pdf fe6474368e0018ad97b14a9c69de8372 PDF Text Text , COMMONWEAL TH OF VI RGINIA, COUN TY OF ROCK I NGHA!J , to-w it: In the Circ uit Cour t of said Coun ty: The gran d juro rs of the Commonwealt h of Virg inia in and for the body of said coun ty of Rock ingham and now atten ding said Cour t at its Dece mber term , 19 33 , up on thei r oath s do pres ent that Wm. E. Flic k, who was here to f ore co nvic ted of viol ating the Proh ibiti on Law, t ,01""1?fi t, on Janu ary 19, 1933 , in Poli ce Cou rt of the city of Harr ison burg , Virg inia , and then and ther e g iven a fine of t wenty -fiv e doll ars an d cost s, and thre e mon ths on the road forc e, did, on or abou t November 12, 1933 , in said coun ty, unla wfu lly and felo niou sly tra ns12ort four gall ons of arde nt spir its (moonshi ne liqu or), agai nst t he peac e and dign ity of the Commonwealth of Virg inia . This i ndic tmen t is foun d on the testi mon y of E. E. Ki ser , a witn ess swor n in Cour t a nd sent befo re the gran d jury to give evid ence . �Tr ans-2 d offense Commonwe alth v ) Indict ment Win . E • F 1 i _c k Felony December term , 1933 A True Bill: . 4 'z: J/-,.~ -1< .!foreman itnes s: E. E. Kiser r D . w. Earman Commonwe alth's Attorney �Arrest Warra nt Comm onweal th of Virgini a, } To-Wi t: Rockin gham County , Whereas, ..... .. .... . _. ...... ,_, ,_.. ... ...... ..... ...... ... .... ... ....... ...... .... ... .... .. of the said County , has this day made complaint and inform ation on oath before me, .. .. .... .....,.. .. ..... .. , .... a Justice of the said County , that ...... . · ·· · ··· ·" · · 1... . .. . ... .~ . . . .. ...':/. .. . ........ . ~ .. . . ......... .... .... . .. . .... . . . ... .. . ......... ...... . .. .. . .... of the said County , on the .. .... ..... ........ , 19 .... ..,in the said County , did .. . ... ... .. ..... ....... .. .......... ...... ... ... .. . ?. . ........... ...................... .... ' These are therefore, in the name of the Comm onweal th of Virgini a, to comma nd you forthw ith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County , the body of the said ..... ....... ......... .... ... ... . ' · · ·········· · ········· ·'•• · · ·· · · · · ···· · ···· ·· · · ·· ·· · · ·"- · · ·· · - · · ······ ............ .... . ., ... ..... ..... ....... to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with accord ing to law. ....... ........ ..... .... ..... ..... ................. . And you are require d to summon .. ... ..... ..... ... ... ........... ....... .... ........... ..... ....... ... ...... .... ...... ......... ......... ... .. ... ...... ... .. ... ..... ........ .. .. .. .. ..... .......... .. ........ . ... ··· ······· ·· ···· ··· ······· ···· ····· ·········· ······· ·· ·· ·· ·· ····· ··· ··········· ··· ··········· ·· ·· ······ ···· ······· ·········· ········· ····· ····· ·········· ··· ············ · ·· ····· to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Comm onweal th, on the examin ation touchin g the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this .. ..... ....... .day of.. ............... .. .... ........ ... .. .. ...... ........ , in the year 19 .... ... ... . ..... ... .. ... .. .. .... .. .... ... .. .. ... ...... .. .. ... .. .... .. ... . .... .. ....... .. .. ... .. .... ... .J. P. (Seal) Ser vice P ress-1 7 0 �STATE OF VIRGIN IA-COU NTY OF ROCKIN GHAM, TO-WIT : I, ... . ., a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rocking ham, State of Virginia , do hereby certify and . .... .. ... ... ... .. ... .. . .... .. .. ... ... .. . . ... . .... . .... ... ... ... .. .. ... ... . ... . ... ............... ... ............................ as his suret ...... , have this day acknowl edged themselves indebted to the Common wealth of Virginia in the sum of.. ..... Dollars ( $ ...... ........ .. ...... ) to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this conditio n: That the said ............. ... ..... .. .... .... .... shall appear before the undersig ned or the Circuit Court of Rocking ham County, on the .... .......... day of ............. . ............. . ...... .... ........ , 193 .... , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge- in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. 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Ct1 .,.., "' C: "'>- C-\.9 ., "O ~ �Com mon wea lth of Virginia: You are hereby commanded to summ on .. in g ham Coun ty , G reetin g: to appear before the Jitdge of the f ircuit Court of Rocki ngham Coun ty, al the Court House t h~··r·e··~··.', at ~ c k , a. m., on the c::?., !J..day of. ... .. . Y<. .r>. ."l . . :.... . . -z.,..~-<....-4_'___..-.1r ~-., 19 to testif y and the truth to ~ n behalf oi e Comm ~ the GRA ND JU RY £L:. ... .~............ . .... ..... ..· · ····· ••·· ······ · ·········· ... ... ............. .. •·· · •·· ··• ····•·· ···~/r.@.7., .... who stands charged with and i· dieted for a felony misdemeanor. A nd this .. . shall not omit under penalt y of £100. there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBER T day of ,}jz_ And have then and WITZ ER, Clerk ' 19 7.j and in , Clerk P I l . ,.RESS , HMtRISON 8URt. , VA �I )( er '-c (I) Q C 0 -0 < 0 • ~ _(\ �In the Nam e of the Com mon wea lth of Virginia: To the Sheri ff of Rock ingha m Coun ty, Greet ing: You are hereb y comm anded to summ on ......... .......... ... . ........ ....... ... .. · · ·• :•:••:: ::: ::: : • ~:~:~::: : : if "~:: th'l!!!/t to appear before the Judge of Court at 9: 3 0 o'clock, a. m ., on th ~ . day of ... . ... . to testify and the truth to say in behal! of t e Comm ~ ········· ······· •• ·••····· ···· ·· ··· ·· ···· ··· ·· ·······0Zh ·· who stands charged And this .. . at the Coitrt House · thereof, 195 .j( .. .. .. .......... ...... . . ~ ~ ..... ...... ..... ...... .. ............................... ..... ..... ... ... ........ . ... ... misdemeanor . ... .... . shall not omit under penalt y of £100. there this Writ. And hai,e then and ..:7__J Witn£'ss, J. ~ SWITZER_, p erk of our sa!j1 ~ at the Court House, the ~-~-.\. .. b y of 19 ,;f,'7" ,..,;, , th, I>~ ~. Clc,k z;r , THE SER VI CE PR ESS, HARR ISONBU RG, VA . No . 457 �cxec..:utad _. _____ ___ by dellverlng a true Copy ot t.1 within Summon s t o - - - - - - ' - - - - - - - · - - - - - - ___ In p .. r .. nn T~ / ~~~ • ~ ' t~ ~ ,.. ________________ ..______ l �DEC COMMONDA.L'm JG'l·.1. - veJiJ - ....... - .. v. ,.• I i ) Felony (Pro.) 2nd off �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. W.E. Flick Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment transportation of ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box10-026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Flick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/adba4f87f2f3b1a8c9f8547a6fc47b0f.pdf c6c8c64e758201200f15570c8cb2d59f PDF Text Text STATE OF VI ~Gi lIA, COUNTY OF RO CIG lWHA.M, to-w it : in t he Cir cui t Cou rt of s a id Cou nty: of said Cou nty .i. he gran d juro rs in and for t h e bod y Cou r t at its Oct obe t term, o f Roo k i ngh a m a.nd now a tt enc1i ng sa i d Cha r l es :E'li ck wit hin one 1 92 ~ , upo n the ir oath s , do pres e n t t hat i ndic t me nt, i n the said yea r nex t _pr ior to the fi ndin g o f this manl lfa ctu re, sel l, off er, keep , Coll nty of Roc king ha m, di d llnla wf u l l y I it, giv e awa y , Lrans _po rt, disp ens e , sol ic le, a s for se expo and s tore nt spi rits , aga inst the a a ver t i s e and. rec eiv e orde rs for a rde of Vir gin ia. pea ce a n d d i gni ty of t h e Commonw eal th y of Thi s i ndi ct me n t is f ound on the t e ~t imon ✓ . fo r d , R . F . . Lif e , Jes sie Ba ugh er , ~t h el Bau gh er , Craw ce Law ren rt and se n t befo re the and w. A . Blo se, wi tnes ses swo rn i n Cou K. gr an d jur y to gi ve 8vi denc e , } W, Ii.• ( t-- w~ 't· V �Viol . Pro . Act COl,1MONW3A LT H v. CHAR.LE S FLIC r~ A Ml SDEMEA llOR A TRITE BILL D • W• E.1:r nl.IA.N , 1 COW,10:rJWEA.LTH ' S AT l 'ORIJE Y . �Form 192--News-R ccord Virginia, Rock ingha m Coun ty, to-wi t: (1 Commonwealth vs. #: / OF STAT EME NT I I COST S ( J USTICE OF THE PEACE ....... ..... . ..... ~ l Ar r es t Warrant Search Warrant .... .... ........ . ......... $_ r CONSTABLES, SHERIF F, SERGEANT .... .. i Trial .. .. ... _..... .. .. .. .. . : .... ... ·.._. ... .. $ Ba il .. . .... . . ........ .. ... .. .. .... . ...... . $ . Amst .. 0 0 '--.......... . . . ......... ... . $ - --4/ .... . . .... . . . . _ _ _ ~ b l> ·o D / LI ..rQ_ . . . . .. . , S ear ch Warrant . ...... . ...... . ..... ..... . $, _ _ _ _ _ s um. 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' ed~ additional witnesses were e x a m i n i) /0 Days Tolls Miles Amoufl $ _ _ _ $ _ _ _ _ __ $--$ $_ _ _ $ _ __ __ $ $ _ _ __ $ _ _ _ $_ _ __ _ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct statement of costs. �n · :>OR in ~1iV • I �Arrest Warran t COMM ONWEA L TH OF VIRGIN IA, ROCKI NGHAM COUNT Y, '1-,1,N' =I.WJe of said Count y : he said County, has this day made of the said County, ~r~a tio~ n ;3ath✓t me,-.:.__-'--~ ..:.._..:.._:c___=---=---~ - a Justice - -- - - - - - - - - -~ - - - - - -- - - - - - - ----~ that- ---"""~--=-- - - -V--=---'~ to comm and you forthwith to appreThese are therefore, in the name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia, Given under my hand and seal this No. 38 /'--f �Com monwealth vs. ... '.3' J } Arre st .War rant al/b . ~-4:.~ :. ... . .~. Executed the withi n warr ant by arresting ~.- at1d delivering the body of ~ .,... U~.@k.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ;f{!... ~. ~. . . ................... befor eo.t... a Justic e of Rockingham Coun ty, and by summoni ng the within name d witnesses in perso n, this .- ~ I w ,L, .J.,,.1_.J-_ L.............. l 9h.1 ' _,-, .~ L . L < . ;,,.;. "'· . ~! ;~ :t '{ ~~ ~i:;: s ,.,rl. ~- . ,,_ f . ·•- ,\. \. ~. J-;r... day. of '' .' - . .. �Certiflcate of Commitment for Trlal.- News-Uegister . VIRGIN IA--County of Rockingham, To-wit: th I, ~ e:lerk0~ t::rc~it C~:::t;::/~ :::c: of said coun±y, do hereby to the ~ certify tha,/; have this.day committed~ '.. ~{_ I said county, that he may be tried before the circuit court of~ai cow~ti ,jfl~ ny by , 19~'3. , in �\ I �L r ' J �-i I ,, t ' ,- . ,, ,, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Flick Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment statement of costs manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box3-008 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Flick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box1-018.pdf 8529f61fe889249ea0f4c95623072663 PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia; County of Rockingham1 to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The .furor s "6"f the Commonweal th of Virginia , in and for the body of the County of Rockingh am, and now attendin g the Circuit . _a_t _i t s._ ,T 1l :.v.: tPrrn l 917 Court of said ~countyvU PO~ -THEIK ~OATHS ~R"ESEN~, that ;V. J . Flick 1 . De ss d c·o wt,. d:1<1 Mteto:to re s:ino~ tho tirst day or ovembe ·• 191&, to-.w. .t <Jtt tM: 26t h tiriy of June ,19-1'1• unle.'1:fu lly rocei~e a.fid otdo~:pt <1~11very of f!U"d.(int s:tptri ts ~om thG s outhe r n r1:xp~ a Compruiy a corporat ion c n ~onUiio ~ar~ier . in thdt. that o the said 26 th \ . , June · , 1 91? • h~• t~ ea.id W. 7 . Fl i ck • against th& ..Por m -0:f: tho stat t e r e:¢~ i ve d ruia a.c t! eptetl. delivery of o;he -qu ~ of h:u~k~y :from the "'ai s outhe r n - !res.s con1pemy at its ofi 1¢e :in tho t oVlll of El kton , va ., , in t he county aforesai d, ha~ing ithin a period of hirt y days pr 01- tbel'eto • to ... wit , on may 29 1917 .reoeive tl and a.ooe ptea d.eli-very of' ~ rte.in othol' quart of whiskey ft-om the e~ aarrie?- t the same p1aee. both of the said del1ve:r ie~ being of whiskey consigne d to the Baid ~. ~ . Fl i ck nnd trmiepor t ea by the s aid sout he r n Expre ss company 0 against the peace and dignity of the Commonw ealth of Virginia . 0 a This indictme nt is found on the testimon y of--~~... ..::.-=--=....=-~ ~ 11 u ! f d,;;.:;...=......:.. n 7.,,--::, i ,,....-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , ----:~"'""'-ol=....,,.......,...::'-."'=' ---,1,-=--.....::::a..,.. witnesse s sworn in Cour~ and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence . �I J uly term, 1 017 . i 30 day ~ 6~ J ,2 .s I~ '/:;!t :i. ' tJ vs. j Indictm ent ... . . Flick -r' T I I .. 2 6KV ~ COMM ONWEA LTH D tr<) violat i on -- 1 X~ ' il For Misdem eanor .5 2.. 5 --- j A TRUE BILL I ~- , -; 2- .,,.__ -,. Foreman May 29 , 1 91? . Jun e 26 , 1 917 . sot-3 O HLr r y hl . St rickl e r C - ornrr.onwe c 1 t , _,,,__ ~ · �i-------~ r.,...,...._,.,_____.____ -""?- - - - SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY F" ORM 370 -V A. (luro rpurutod) ,.,,.,, , J-- SPECIAL LIQUOR _ ~ .#"· 1-_-;,.., /t'.._ _ ·,---,,,, • I _,...,,._ , Rece ived at _ ____ Consign ee "1 (. ··,- Kind of Ard ent Spirits/ Way-Bill No. ,,,,,,;' ,I t~ •.,. I, - ___ Date_ RECORD ·' ' .I ,,. _'_ ' _ Weight - ~ '7'?/ Arivrt H<' e a to Collc1 t EXPRESS CHARGES J'HE l'.AID . A ~~ L" u clcn· bur1,te -1 RECORD Of' NOTICES To Consigne e lbs. '/~---~- _ To Shipper _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AFFIDAVIT FOR ARDENT SPIRITS f'OR PERSONAL USE . (U\'ER) �- -- ..- - - - - - --~ -..- - -- .....::,,,--,( A FF I DAV IT FOR AADE:Ni SPIRITS i:"OA PERSONAL USE --"'--------=:4-,c_-·-".,_-=--=-= ~ =----, being duly sworn, depose aBd say that I am a certain shipment of ardent spirits, as sp cified on -other side of this ·m, this day delivered to me by the Southern Express Company, from+.,,,.._"""'""'<:l~.,c.,""4.i:.-~~µ,.:v-/Jr,~"'il-student or minor, and, if a femal e, I am the head of a family; were brought into-the State on my written order, and tliat I h not, within the thirty days previous hereto, received any ardent spirits of any kind whatsoever, from any person or from any place whatsoever, in excess of the quantity allowed by th e provisions of the Act of th e General Assembly of Virginia, approved March 10, 1916, or contrary to law, and that the ardent spirits so received by me are for my own use , at my homo, ond thst tho said .,d;,1 spidt,;. hp . own wu l Sworn to and subscribed before m e, thi~ dayo~ i~ ~¢ Consienee. �SOUTHER N EXPRESS COMPANY (lncorpo rnted ) Affidavit No.__L_ c) L I R ECORD Of' NOTICES To Consign ee ______ -- · _ _ To Shipper ______ ______ ____ AFFIDAVIT FOR ARDENT SPIRITS FOR PERSONAL USE . (on : R) ~ �AF'F'IDAVli F'OR ARDENT SPIRITS F'OR PERSONAL USE I, \~ , being duly sworn, depose a11d say that I am the consignee of a certain shipment of ardent spirits, as specified on other side of this form, this day delivered to me by the Southern Express.Company , from~- - - - - - - - -- - - ; that l am not a student or minor, and, if a femal e , I am the head of a family; that the ard ent spirits so r eceived by me were ·b rought into the State on my written order, and that I have not, within the thirty days previous hereto, received any ardent spirits of any kind whatsoever, from any person or from any place whatsoever, in excess of the quantity allowed by the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved March 10, 1916, or contrary to law, and that the ardent spirits so received by me are for my own use, at my own home, and that the said ardent spirits will not be u sed in violation of law. ✓Jrr ~~~ Sworn to and subscribed before me , Aaent-for Sonth6rn Express Company. Cons ignee. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. W. P. Flick Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre, 2019; Updated Ella Jorgensen, 2025. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001_001_018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--Virginia Alcohol--Law and legislation Criminal courts--Virginia Rockingham County (Va.) Harrisonburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawfully receiving and accepting delivery of ardent spirits from the Southern Express Company. Misdemeanor. This item was originally identified as RcPr-box1-018. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Relation A related resource Commonwealth Order Book 2: page(s) 299, 304, 318 Flick