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cm.m o NWEALTH OF VI RG I IA
t
co u~ 1l Y OF HOCKI:NGH.AM ' to - wit :
1
I n the Ci rc u it Court of sa i d Co unt y :
The gr and juro rs in and f or the b o dy of s id c o unty
of Rock i ng ham a nc1 n ow at t e n d i ng said Cour t a t its J u..-ri e ter m,
1 92 5 , up on thei r oa t h s do p re sen t t hat R .R. J o seph , within
one y ear next pr ior to t he finding o f th is i nd ictment , i n t h e
sai d county of Rock i ngham , did un l awful l ~r manuf actu r e ,
ell ,
offer , Ke e p , s to re and e xp ose f or s a l e , giv e aw a y , tr ans p or t,
disp ens e, so l i c it , ad v e rtis e and rec eiv e or de r s f or arden t
sp iri t B , aga ius t t h e pe a c e and di gni t y of th e Commo nwealth of
Vir g i nia .
Th e jllr o r s a fore sa i d u pon the ir oa ths afore s a id do
f llrthe r p re sen t that R. R. Joseph, wi thin one ye ar n e x t pr i or
to t he f i nd i ng of t h is indictment , i u the sai. d c olln ty of Ro c k ingha m, did w1.l awful l y have i n h is po s session a rdent s p irits,
a g a inst t he p eace and d i gni t y of t he Co f.1!:.lonweal th o f Vi r g i nia .
The j uro rs afore s aid upon their oaths af oresa id do
further present that R. R. J o s eph,
ithin one year nex t p r ior
to the findi ng of th i s ind ic t1;1 ent , i n t he s ai. d c ot.mt y of Roc k i ng ham , d i d un l a wfu.lly receiv e a rd en t
p e ace
1d di gnit y o f
p irits , agains t the
the Co rnrnonvrnal th of Vi r g i n i a .
And the j uro rs af oresaid upon t h e i r oa t hs afo resaid
do fllrther pre s ent that R . ? . J os eph, wi t hin one year next
rio r to the :f i ndi11g of t h i s i nd i ctuen t, in t he s e l d c o unty o f
Ro cki ngham, d id unl awful l y ha ve in hi s p o sses s i on a st i ll , s till
ca p , worm, t ub, fe r ment er , a 1d ot he r a ppli ance s connect ed with
a n d use d i P t he oper ti on of
st ill ,
i t h out ha v ing t he s a me
r egis t e r ed as re qllired by l aw , a gain s t t he _pe a ce an d d i gn i t y
of the Commo nw ea l t h of Virg i n i a .
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fhis indictmen1/is f ound on the t estimony of Jo hn
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Dov e and.
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before the grand jury to gi ve ev idence .
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Vi ol Pro Act - St ill
Commonweal th
v) I ndi ct ment
R . R . Jose 1.:h
Misdemeano r
J une ter m 1~25
A True Bill :
W. Ean.1an
Commonweal t h ' s Attor n ey
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Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County of @ /~
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to-wit:
To the Prohib ition Inspec tors, Sheriffs, Serge ants, and all Police
Offic ersW Const ables of the State of
Vir glni a--: Gr~ ti~
.w.,.:.L. .\X ~ . ~ . . ~ . . . ~ . ,. . . .. . . . . . . ..0£ the said ...... .... ....... .
has this day ma.de compl amt and mform atton on oath before
re.. ..hJ.~...~.···•···:···.....~. .....({;... ....·
WHE REAS
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me, ..
Name of Magist"1 te \
Corl?
atle
of the said ... ...... .. ... ,.. that he verily believ es, that in the
said .... ........ ....... and State:
~ Coupty
b~~~~rctu : ke~t,
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County
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s~ld,
by one
Give name; if name
(b)
nkn
say "Whose name is to the ·
rmant un
wn."
A still, still cap, worm , tubs, ferme nters and other applia
nces conne ij with such still and used,
and mash and other substa nces, capab le of being used,
in the manuf acture of Arden t Spirits ,
are unlaw fully in the posses sion of, and unlaw fully used
by one .. ... .... .... .... ......... .. ..... ... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .
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Give name; if nan1e unknown say uWhose name is
to the informan t un
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Arden t Spirits are bein
transp orted in certai n b
H
own."
Here desc-;b~ rlace as in (a) above
nl wfully kept, held, stored , concea led, used, sold,
and
unlaw fully·
ga e or a certai n vehicl e, to-wit : a certai n ..... .. ...............
.
ribe vehicl~, aut,, ,
" " go11, carriage, buggy, boat, bagg-agc or what not
by one ............ ..,.. ,... .... .... .... ... ................. .... ....... .. ........ ,......... .. .. ..
.... .... .. ..... .... ... ..
Here give n,uuc, or dtscribe ae in (a) above
........... ... ... ..... .. .... ............ .... .......... .
And there being reason able cause for such belief :
THES E ARE, THER EFOR E, IN THE NAM E OF THE
COM MON WEA LTH OF VIRG INIA,
to comm and you, with all necess ary and prope r speed and
assista nce, to search the house, place, bag•
gage, boat, or vehicl e herein design ated, either in day or.
nig ht, and seize such arden t spirits and their
contai ners and other things appare ntly posses sed or used
in violat ion of law, and bring the same and
the person or person s, in whose posses sion they are found,
and also any person resisti ng, imped ing, obf;tructing, or in any mann er hinder ing or delayi ng you in
the execu tion of this warra nt, before me, or
some other officer having jurisd iction of the case, to be dispos
ed of and dealt with accord ing to law; and
make return of this warra nt showi ng all acts and things
done thereu nder, with a partic ular statem ent
and suffid ent descri ption of the things seized and the name
of the person in whose posses sion found, if
any, and if not found in the posses sion of any one, so state
in your return , and post a true copy of this
warra nt and the return thereo f, as requir ed by law.
(SEA L)
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DIR ECT ION S
iners be -seize d,
1.-I f only Arde nt Spiri ts and conta
less than 10_
not
time
a
the Mag istra te shall fix
retur n, for
of
te
da
the
from
clays
30
an
th
nor m ore
appe ar,
ant
claim
no
If
.
the heari ng of said retur n.
forfe ite.d
be
to
are
les
artic
and
ts
Spiri
the Arde nt
cla imin g any of
to Com monw ealth . Any perso n
ng parti cular ly
stati
claim
ten
.writ
a
same must fil e
there in, wher eest
the chara cter and exte.n t of his inter
ant, writt en
warr
e
th
fy
certi
shall
te
upo n the Mag istra
Corp oraor
it
claim and artic les claim ed, to the Circu
t ion, and
mina
deter
for
be,
may
se
tion Cour t, as the ca
ited.
forfe
les
artic
imed
uncla
the
re
decla
hea ther, ferm en2.-I f still, still ·c ap, worr n, tubs,
a still and
with
ected
c~nn
tcrs, or any appli ,;nce
of being
ble
capa
tance
subs
r
othe
or
mash
used, o~
seize d,
be
ts,
Spiri
ent
:Ard
used, in the manu factu re of
be des troye d,
ll
sha
le)
samp
a
g
takin
r
(afte
th e mash
orted to the Proand the fact s and artic l es s~ize d rep
Atto rney . (fr-..
th's
weal
ri1on
Com
and
r
cto
hibit io n :Dire
will be sufn
retur
er
copy of this warr ant and prop
conta inand
ts
Spiri
nt
Arde
.
rt)
repo
fi cient notic e and
e.
abov
1
.
No
in
as
of
sed
dispo
ers
rted in an ua3.-I f Arde nt Spiri ts are being tra nspo
othe r vehic le, the
or
y,
bugg
n,
wago
boat,
bile,
tomo
be prese rved and
Arde nt Spiri ts and conta iners shall
Serg ea nt of the
the
to
red
clelie
be
shall
le
the vehic
ibitio n Dire ctor
Proh
e
th
to
City, the facts repo rted
Arde nt Spiri ts
and
rney
Atto
lth's
wea
n
and Co mmo
in No. 1 abov e
ided
prov
and conta iners dispo sed of as
r eturn will be
er
prop
nd
a
ant
warr
s
(A copy of thi
suffic ient repo rt) .
4.-A copy of this warra11t
must be poste d at th e fro;1t
on the door of the ro om, or
place the Arde nt Spiri ts m ay
and the retu rn th ereo n
door of the hou se, or
o n the p rem ises a t th~
be found .
and S7½,
See Secti ons 21 ½, 22, 23. 23 ½, ·57
S78.
of Asse mbly , 1918, Page
Acts
ARD ENT
WAR RAN T TO SEA ;RCH FOR
SPIR ITS, ETC .
pelso ns assis ted
The follo wing name d · office rs and
a'nt:
warr
this
of'
ution
exec
the
m e in
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· this
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by searc hing the
of .................... ....... ... ... -............... 192.,.. .. ,
withi n state d .. ········H~;~· ·~-t~·;.~· house, room~··-~-}~~~-··· ······ ····· ····· · ·
Arde nt Spiri ts
and by seizi ng the foflo wing descr ibed
rares ting· the
and othe r thing s there in foun d (and
ssion there of) and
above name d perso n foun d in posseant an.cl the retur n
by posti ng a tru e copy of this warr
hereo n on the
··· ·· ··· ••·· ··· ····~·~to _or
Here say p·lace, house , room, boat,
baggage, ~;··~~-·ti~~--~~~~··;;.;;·;··b~---····· ··············
.. • • • • • • •. ,. • • • .. • •
.. • • • ••• •., • . • • :: • ; • • • • " " • • • • •
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are witwing
follo
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the
d
Othe r than abov e state
nesse s:
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...... .......... day
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This rnatt er set for heari ng on ~he
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of .. ...... '. _.. .... ..... ... :.. .....
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in any of the
No claim· of owne rship or inter est herein in comsaid. thing s seize d havin g been filed hereb y adjud ged
plian ce with the law, the same a·re
ited to the Com and decla red confi scate d ari d for.fe
.
ealth
mon·w
. -, ..... ....._. ........ .. day
Give n und er my · hand this .. ....... -.........
of .: .. _... . .... ..... .... .... ....... ·-· ···- '-···-- .. 192 .. .. _.
... ; ..... ....... .. .......... .. ...
········· ·· ................................ .........
Title of IMagis trate
·
e~t ha~in g been
Writ t ~n . claim of ·o wner ship or inter n seize d, this
herei
s
thing
said
the
·of..
in
filed to certa
gs in the claim
·warr ant, the said claim and the ·thincertif ied to the
y
hereb
.are
ibed,
pa rtic~ la rly descr
.
.
.. .. .. ._. :.. __ for de.;
...
_
....
:
..
this
of
t
Cour
... ... ....
imed are hereb y
term inati on and the said thing s uncla
forfe ited to
and
d
scate
confi
red
ad judge d and deda
the Com monw ealth .
i.. ....... .\ .... day of
Give·n unde r my hand this .. _.. .. .:.. ........
. -................... _... ... ...... _... .... 192
· ~·-· •· 00 .. ,,... ... .... ... .. .. .
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.
.............. ·:........ ·-r\ii~. ·~t M~gi~·;;~i·~
..' ...........................
:
:Arde nt : Spiri ts
NOT E-U nless warr ant issue d forbagg age, . it is to
being ,tran sport ed 'in vehic le, boa t or whic h issue d. If
be retur ned to the juris dicti on from porte d, it can be
issue d for Arde nt Spiri ts so trans and retur ned to
exec uted in any part of the State, : throu gh: whic h
a ny justi ce · in. any i:~un ty or city
·
they were earn ed.
�to-wit:
~
Here insert ,ame of affiant or affiants
Co~
i?.../t/. . .~ 9 . ~ ..0.V.:
has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, ... .
Name of Magistrate
/
/tie
of the said ..... .... .. .. .... .. .that he verilv believes for reasons hereinafter stated in the said .... .... ...... and State
~ County
•
~ County
(a)
(b)
by one .......... .... .... ....... .. ........... .... .. ... ..... ..... ... ......... .. ...... .. ... .. .. ... ...... .. .. .... ... ..........._..... ................ ................. ... .. ........ .
Here give name, oc describe as in (a) above
for the said
Given under my hand this ...... ...
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AFFID AVIT FOR A WARR ANT TO SEAR CH
FOR ARDE NT SPIRI TS, ETC.
Commo nwealt h of Virg inia
vs.
F iled in the Clerk's Office of the
...Va.
Court of the ...................... 0£ ........ .. ..... .. ..... .. .. .. .. .............
Name
County or City
Court of the
Virgini a, this .... .. ......day of .. .............. .......... ......... .192 .... .. ..
Clerk
By
C.
�Arrest Warrant
COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT :
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appresome other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - -- - -to answer the said c
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plaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum-
mon - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - -- -- -- -- - - -- - to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence.
Given under my hand and seal this
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day of~~v.~ ~--;------- ---r-- - ,i n the year 19
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Execut ed tlie w ithin warra nt by arresti ng
and deliver ing tl1 e body of
monin the within named w itnesses in person ,
this ./.. ....... day of
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�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia :
To the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greetin g:
YOU, a re hereby comma niled to sn1nmo n ......
to appea,r before the Ju,dfe of the CircU,it Cou,rt of Rockin gham
CoU,nty, at the Court
HoiMe thereof , at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the. ....../.£ ....... . day of..
. ....... ....19 .........,
to testify ancl the tru,th to say in beha,lf of the Commo nwealth
before the Grand Jury
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who stands charge cl~;l:i and indicte d f or a f elony m,isdem eanor
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nnrl there this Writ.
·w itness, J. F . BL.11.CKBUR.N', Clerk of our saicl Court, cit the
Court House, the
./()_ day of .. ..
19,;:Z ~ and in the 14J- th yectr of the Commo nwealth .
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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posession of still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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TH OF VIRGINI ,
COUNTY O ~OCKI NG
., to-wi t :
n the Circuit Court of s id County .
The gr
d jurors i n and for the body of said com1ty of
Ro cki ngham and now a tte nding sad Court at its June te rm ,
upon the i r oaths do present that
·v .
926 ,
Jose-h , with i n one year
next prior to the finding of t his indictment in the sad countJ
of Rocki ngham , did unlawfully manufacture , sell , offer , keep ,
store and expose for s le ,
so icit , a verti se an
·i ve away , transport , dispense ,
receive orders for
inst t e peace and di gni t
rent spi ri t s , a-
of the Commonwea t
of Vi rginia .
The jurors afore saiQ , up on the i r oaths afore said do f u rther
present that Ylm . Jose h , within one year next pr ior to the fi ndi ng of t is i ndictment , i n the sa id county of Rockingham, did
un awful y have i n his pos sess ion
rdent s iri t s , against t e
peace and di gnity of t he Commonwea t
of Virgi nia .
he jurors a ore sai d , upon the ir oa t s afore said do further
:present that Wm . Jos-ep , ·1i thin one yea r next prior to the fi nding o:f tl:is in ictment , in t he said county of Rockinc;ham , did
un awfull
recei v e
of t e Cor'.lmomvea t
rden t s irits ,
of Vi r i nia.
This in ictment is foun
c.
1, .
tJai nst the :peac e and di gn ty
on t e t est i mon
of Jacob Lam and.
Dove ;- witnesses swo rn i n Court and sent before t e grand
jury to g ive evidence .
�p0
Commonwealth
v) Indi ctment
\hn .
Jose:p
.U sdemea nor
Ju1e term , 1926 .
True
ill :
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D. VI . Earman
Co;1monwea ltb ' s Attorn e
�Virginia, Rock ingh am Cou nty, to-w it:
Form 192--Ncw s·Record
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Commonwealth vs.
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Title
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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 <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> 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. <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
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<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 </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Joseph
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box5-050
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Joseph
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I n the Ci rcuit Court of said
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The grand jurors of the
tate of Vi rg i ni a, in
and f'or the body of the county of Rockingham and now attendi nt· said _;ourt at its December term , 1930 , u on their oaths
,resent th t
obert Joseph , on or about December 15 , 1930 , in
tho s~ id county of
ockingham , did unlawfully have in his pos -
sess i on about one hundred fifty gallons of mash , against the
peace &nd d i ;::ni ty ot' the ,] ommonweal th of 7irginia .
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(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H e re d escri be veh icle , auto, wagon, carria ge, buggy, b oat , bagg age or what not
by one............... ·..................................................... ················•··································································································
H er e give name , or describe as in [a ) a bove
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any ,manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose pOSb'ession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this.........~ .day
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more th an 30 days from the date of return,
for the h earing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spiri"ts and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwea lth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating
particularly the character and extent of his interes t therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case m ay be, for determinatio n, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other s ubs ta nce capable of b eing used, in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after t aki ng a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts and artic1es seized reported t o the Prohibition Commissione r and
Commonwea lth's Attorney.
(A copy of this
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and repor t.) Ardent Spirits and contain-'
e rs disposed or" as in No. 1 above.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
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of ______
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tomobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or o ther vehicle,
the Ardent Spi ri t s and containers shall be preserved and the v ehicle shall be delivered t o th e
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissione r and Commonwea lth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits a nd containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report. )
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Other than above stated the following are witnesses:
by searchmg the
within sta t ed
Here state house. room, piece
and by seizing the following described Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting th e above named perso n found in possession
thereof) and by posting a tru e copy of this warrant
and the re turn hereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case 1nay be
as front door of house. door of room or premises
Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
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This matter set for hearing on the ________ day
of --- - ---------- --------, 192 ____ ,
No claim of ownershi p or interest in any of the
said things seized having b een filed herein in compl.iance with the law, the sam e are hereby adjudged
and declare d confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this _________._______ day
of ----- ------------- ----, 192 ____ ,
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Title of Magistrate
Written claim .of ownership or interest having
been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _______ _
for d e termination, a nd the said things unclaimed
are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my h and this _______________ day
of ------------- --- - -----, 192----·
4. A copy of th is warrant and the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ard ent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
Title of Magistrate
NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
bei.ng t.ransp or ted in vehicle, boa t or baggage, it is
t o be r e turn ed to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it
can b e executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any county or city through
which they are carried.
�of Rockingham,
and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the "J.se of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re-
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Circuit Court of Rockingham County,
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is fin.
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
IN WITN
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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 <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> 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. <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 </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
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Joseph
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Bail; posession of mash-150 gallons
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
1930
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>)
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RcPr-box8-057
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Joseph
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/3b30f2977f559a7c403c6a1891b3b15f.pdf
8db03b347449aea6ee7b57c1138d0962
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CO:MM.ONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of Roc k ingham County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia in and
for the body of said County of Rockingham and now attending
said court at its October term, 19 31, upon their oaths do
present tha t Robert J oseph, who wa s heretofore convicted of
viola t i n g the Prohib i tion l a ws of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia
on J a nua ry 19, 1931, i n the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,
and who then and there wa s sentenced to pay a fine of fifty
dolla rs and serve for a period of sixty days in j a il, did, on
or about J uly 31, 1931, i n s a id county , unlawf ully ha ve i n his
po ssession one gallo n of a rden t s pirits (liquor ) and f ifty
gallons of mash, against the peac e and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
This indictmen t is found on t he testimo ny of J . L.
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F . Newman an d W. T. Rexro de , witnesses sworn in
court and s ent before the gr and jur y to give evidence.
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surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ..........~.h .ff. ey ....L....... P..e.v..ier ................ .. ....................... .
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of Rockingha m,
and acknowledg ed themselves to be indebted to the Commonwe alth of Virginia each in the sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and clnttels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Common•
wealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance ; yet upon this condition:
That if the said ...... g9.P.'3-.!..t. ... ~ ..9..S..~:P.P.." ......................
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the Circuit Court of Rockingha m County, at the Courthouse of said County, on the .... lst ........ day of the
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19 .31 ....... , and at such other time or times to which the proceeding s may be continued or further
heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceeding s in connection with
the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonw ealth of Virginia concerning a certain
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charged, and be bound under said recognizan ce until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:i.nce shall be null and void; other-
wise to remain in full force and effect.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
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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 <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> 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. <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 </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. Robert Joseph
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-one gallon ardent spirits (liquor)
50 gallons mash
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1931
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth of Virginia ) T _ •t·
City .or Co•unty of Ha rrisonbu rg_ _________ )
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In the Qj._:z:: g~:...:h~----- -- Court of the __ CQu n ty of ___ Roe kin_g ham -----·
BE IT REMEMBE RED That J?_ .!._ J{.!. __~tg i:_Q._c!_l} ____ , Attorney for the Commonwe alth for
the said __ .Q..Ounty______ of futc. kin gJJfilD.... __ , and who for the said Commonwe alth prosecutes
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in .this b ehalf, in his proper person comes into t h e said Court on this the :- 17t h ___ day ·of_ ____ _
__ .Ap;r_i_l_ __ , in the year 19§>_~, and upon -the c omplaint in writing, verified by the oath of ___ _
- ~V_·-- ~-"-- ~-8-~!'.?_~~--- ---, a competent witness, gives· the sa·i d Co urt here to understand and be
informed that __ !_t9_12_~T_~_l_q~~]2_:g__________ __ , on the __ ?_t_:g_____ day ofi Februar; [_______ ,
in the year 19~~. in the said_-:.__c_ql]..I!_~y__ of -- -~Q.9_~ t A fl?_Ig ___ _, did unlawfully _________ _
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---------- ---------- ----- nn -ec ted with a- ------------------- ---------- ---~------·- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------·- -------against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia.
And the Attorney for the Commonwe alth aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority aforesaid, and upon the complaint in writing aforesaid, further gives
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the said Court to understand and 1be informed that said ---------- ---------- ---------- -----on the ---------:-- day of ---------- ---------- , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
---------- ---------- --, did unlawfully
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against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia.
And the Attorney for the Commonwe alth aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority aforesaid, and upon the complaint in writing afores aid, further gives
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the said Court to understand and be informed that said ---------- ---------- ---------- -----on the __________ day of ---------- ---------- , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
---------- ---------- --, did unlawfully ______ ------'---- ----------- -------- against the peace
and dignity of -t he Commonwe alth of Virginia.
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Attorney for the iC ommonwea lth.
VIRGINIA :-___ City _________ of _R_~ffj._~9D-~-~:rg_ .:_ ________ , To-wit:
This day W•- T •__ Rexrod e ____ ,__ personally appeared before me ::P§.~11~~- AilQ.JA§ a
p~t ary _publ ic __ for the __c_i j;~------- of ______ iarx.iso..n l.l-l!g--, Virginia, and made
complaint and information on oath that __EQPJ~.r_t__ J_o_Qe;p.h ______________ __, _________________ _
within twelve months prior to this date, to-wit on the __ _?_~b-____ day of __ llf~Q L1J.1'aT Y- -, 19333,
in the -~9.!-tQ.1;y _________ of ~~~-~~~g;-~~~-~- -- : .
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Ma;n'l:lfaet1:1Ped 1:1Hdistilled at dent g,phi ts,
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Sold ardent spirits ,
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Tnansport8d arde:rrt spirits ;.4 __,Qwned and had in
possession a still, still cap, worm, tub, fermenter, and other
appliances connected with a still, -and mash and other substances capable of being used in the man-
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ufacture of ardent spirits;
-a. UnlaJwfully possess at drnt spirits
Sworn to this __Uj;JJ ___ day of -- i;,t il ______ --------, 1!J!l;L
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Commonwealth of Virginia
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Robert J oseph
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Witnesses:
W. T • Rexrod e
Filed--- - -- - --------------------- 192 __
____________________________ Clerk.
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�Commonwealth of Virginia-~ounty of,
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia
-Greeting:
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ha s thi s day made complaint and information on oath before me, .. ..
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of the said City /County that he verily believes, that in the said City /County and State:
(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, so ld, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concea led in a certain
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(b) A still , still cap, worm, tub s, fermenrt:ers and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash
and other sub st a nces, capable of being used , in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the pos-
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( c) Ardent Spirits are bein g unlawfully kept, held, stored, conceal ed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in
certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
Here <lescribe vehicJe, auto, wagon, carriage, buggy, boat~ baggage or what not
by one
Here sdve name, or describe as in (a) ahov~
And th ere being reasonable cause for such belief:
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TH ESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA , to command you, w it h all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things
apparently possessed or u sed .in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be
di sposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done
thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person
in who se possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a
true copy of thi s warrant and the return thereof, as requ·l'~Y law.
• Given under my hand and seal this
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Magistrate
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DIRECTIONS
1. If on ly Ard ent Spirits and containers be seized
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 clays from th e date of return
for the hearin g of said return . If no claimant appear, the Ard ent Spirits and articles are to be for feit ed to Commonwealth. Any person claiming
any o f same must file a written claim stating pa rticularly the character and extent of his interest
th erein , whereup on the Magistra te shall certify th e
warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to th e
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may b e,
fo r determination, and declare the unclaimed articl es for feited.
2. If still , sti ll cap, worm , tub s, hea ter, ferrnenter s.
o r any app lia nce connected with a still and used.
or mash or other sub stance capable o f bein g used,
in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be seized.
the mas h (after takin g sample ) shall be des troy ed,
a nd th e facts and a rticl es seized reported to th e
prohibition Commissione r and Commo nwea lth 's
Attorn ey. (A copy of this warrant and proper r eturn w ill be a sufficient notice and report.) Ardent
S pirit s a nd containers disposed of as in N o. l
above.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
Co mm onwealth of Virginia
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Other than above sta ted the following are witnesses :
. ,19J~ by searching the
s tate h ouse, roo m , place
.
and by seizi ng th e fo llow in g desc rib ed Ardent Sp iri t;.
a nd o th er thi ngs th erein found (and arresting th e
above named person found in possession th ereof) and
by postin g a tru e copy o f thi s wa rrant a nd th e return
T hi s matter set fo r hearing o n th e
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of
hereo n o n th e
H ere sa y place, house, r oom , boat ,
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au to or Baggage, or as case m ay be
a s front rloor o-f · house. ~ioor of roo m or p;emises
No claim of owne rship or interes t in any of the
sa id things seized having been filed herein in complia nce with th e law, t h e same are hereby adjudged
and declared con fi sca ted and forfeited to the Commonwea lth .
D escripti on of Ard ent Spirits a n d oth ers th ings
Given und er my ha nd thi s
of .. ... .. ....... .
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193
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T itle of l\1agistrate
3. If Ardent Spirits a re being tran spo rted in an autom obile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other veh icl e, th e
Ardent Spirits and contain ers shall b e preserved
and th e vehicl e shall be delivered to th e Sergeant
of th e City, the facts reported to the Prohibition
Commissioner and Co mmonw ealth 's Attorney a n d
Ard ent Spirits and containers di sposed of ai prov ided in No. 1 above. (A copy of thi s wa rra nt and
proper ret urn wi ll be sufficient r eport.)
\ ;\,I ritten cla im of ownership or interest ha vi ng
bee n fi led to certain of the said th ings herein seized, this w a rrant, the said claim and th e things in
th e claim particula rly de scrib ed, are h ereby certified
to the
.. ... ....
.. Court of this ..... .
fo r determin a tion, and the said thin gs unclaimed a re
hereby adj udged and declared confiscated a n d fo rfeited to the Com mo nwealth.
Given und er my hand thi s
o f..
4. A cop y of thi s warrant and t h e return th ereo n
mu st be po st ed a t the front door of the h o use, or
o n th e door of the roo m, or o n th e p remises at th e
p lace the Ardent Spirits may be found.
S ee S ec tions 21½, 22, 23, 23½, 57 a nd 57½, Acts of
A sse mbly, 1918, Page 578.
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Ti tle of l\1 agistrate
N OTE.-Unless wa rrant iss ued for A rd en t Spirits
b ein g t ran spo rt ed in vehicle, boat, or baggage, lt is
to be return ed to the jurisdiction from which iss ued.
Ii iss ued for A rde nt Spirits so tra n sported, it can b e
execu t ed in any part of th e State, a nd r eturned to any
ju stice in any co unty or city throug h w hich th ey are
car ri ed.
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Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
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ledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonweal th of Virginia each in the sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and th ey each severally waved their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yel upon this c~
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the Cimiit Court of Rockingham County, a
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shall persona1ly appear before
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thereof, being the ____ ,:!:Q_ _ day of ______ __ _
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hea rd, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with
the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonweal th of Virgini
charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is fin
disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> 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. <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.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<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 </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Joseph
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of a still
Information for Violation
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1933
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RcPr-box10-031
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_039.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Moses Joseph
Date
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1878
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Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
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Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_039
Joseph
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_018.pdf
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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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Moses Joseph
Date
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1841
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping the road in good repair
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping public roads in good and found not guilty.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_012_018
Joseph
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_022.pdf
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Title
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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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. James Tooel
Date
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1841
Subject
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Felony
Theft
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
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Defendant charged with carrying enslaved people out of the county and without the consent of the owners with intent to defraud.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_012_022
Ann
Brill
Charles
Conrad
Hedwick
Hugh
Jacob
John
Joseph
Kisling
Margaret
Maria
Mary
Peggy
Polly
Sarah
Simon
Tool
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_058.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. James Joseph
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1839
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_011_058
Joseph
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_060.pdf
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Abraham Joseph
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1814
Subject
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Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with fighting and assault, beat, wound, and ill treat. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_060
Joseph
Rice
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_069.pdf
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Title
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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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. Luke Rice
Date
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1814
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery. Not guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_003_069
Joseph
Rice