114 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_025.pdf 62f332df4310508a09b0550af45dc610 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. Michael Crim Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1820 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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 MeganPullen 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_007_025 Crim https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_032.pdf 63bbe72ed6988f8c1f05a6ed0dd0bfe6 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. Michael Effinger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing liquor without license. 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 Annette Guild 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_012_032 Effinger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_010.pdf 4a788a368d8d6255d325535fd0966582 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. Michael Newman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful gaming. 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 MeganPullen 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_006_010 Newman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/28bbaf1a9eafca9f90ca6eaae300c350.pdf e8b96abbe5ef37cf9acb24b8a12b7ca4 PDF Text Text , COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUN1Y OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circu i t Court of said County: The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of - Rockingham and now attending said court at its April term, 1925, upon their oaths d-0 present that Miohael s. Lawson, within one yesr next prior to ·the finding of this i1Aictment, in the said county of Rockingh~m. did w1lawfully manufacture, sell, offer, keep, store and expose for sale, g ive away, transport, dis-p ense, solicit, advertise and re c eive orders for ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 1' h e jurors a f oresaid upon their oaths a f oresaid do further present that Michaels. Lawson, within one year next prior to the findi n g of this indictment, in the said county of Rock i n gham, did unlawfully have in his po'ssession arden t s_piri ts, agai nst the peace and di gnity of the Commonweal th of Virginia. And the jurors aforesaid upon their oa ths aforesaid do further present that Michaels. Lawson, withi n one year next prior to the fi ndi ng of this indictment, in the sa i d county of Roc k ingham, di.d unlawfully reoe ive ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity _of the Commonwealth of Virgi n ia. This indictment is foun d on the testimony of John Dove and Dewey Dofflemyer, witnesses sworn in court and sent befo r e the grand jury to g ive evidence. �'I~ J-,---" Commo nweal th ) Indictmen t v. Michaels. Lawson -0 ~ ~ ~ -~ \~i 1 ~ J N1fr \.) ~ !J ~ ~~ Apr il term, 19 26 A Tru.e Bill: ~ "\ " I~ ~ 'h )~ ~ I { ~,~J 5 d ~~t~ ... D . W. Earim n C .: • I L <'b._ ~:,, 1 s Atton1ey �t INST RUCTI Oll NO . • The Court instruc ts the jury that in order to convict the accused in this case , it is n ot suff icient to create a suspicio n or probabi lity of guilt, but the evidence ml):st go further and exclude every r eas onable hypothe sis except that of guilt. �,- �I NSTRUCT I ON NO . • The Cour t inst ruct s the jury t hat even t hough wa s t hey belie ve fro m the evid ence that the ac cuse d i n t he aut omob ile wi t h Ge orge Herr i ng a t t he time Geor ge Herr i ng comm itte d the ille ga l acts char ged i n t h e indi c tmen t in this case a gain st the accu sed, ence and even thou gh they furt her bel i eve fro m t he evid acts t hat t he accu sed c onse nted that t h e s a i d ille gal be do ne, ye t t h e j ury are i n stru cted t ha t t he mere gal pre s ence of t he a c cuse d a t t he plac e wh ere t he ille e, acts were comm itte d or his cons ent to t he same.,.I alon a ider are n ot suff ic i ent t o cons t i t ute the ac cu s e d a n and a"b'e tt tor i n t h e comm is s ion of t he ill e gal acts t he perf orme d ·by Ge orge Herr i ng , and t h ey must find ve sa id ac cuse d n ot guil ty unle s s t hey furt her belie . that from t he evid ence beyo nd ever y r easo nabl e doub t / h e di d s ome over t a ct to f orwa rd s a i d ille gal acts nten t or any of t hem, or that he shar ed t h e crim inal i id of t he sa i d Ge orge Her ring , who comm itte d t he s a act s . , ��INSTRUCT ION NO. - --~• The Court i n struc t s the jury that bef ore the accused,W,ichael Lawson, can be convicted of any of fense charged against him under th i s indictment , t he burden is upon the Commonwealth to prove beyond every reasonable doubt that the s aid accused di d some act, spoke some word or made some ge sture in aid or enc ouragement of t he illegal acts charge d aga inst h im, and the mere fact t ha t the accused was riding in the car at t h e t i me George Eerring received ardent spirits and unlawfully transported the same, does not make the accused guilty of any criminal act unless he p~ formed some overt act in aid of the said illegal acts . ��t Commonwealth of Virginia, l T •t· Rockingham County, j o-wi · BE IT REME M~ that on the -~~---- day of_ __ ~ - - - - - --- 1.G2 ~ ----- --- - - _(juk {~ --~ ~ ti}._ ✓ ~-?-/~----------came before· me __ [!._~ ~ ~ - ---.:..::.__ff~__________________ :____________ _ of the said county of Roc.kingham, and severally and respectiv eil y acknowledg('d themselv es to be indebted to the Common wealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say: the said :'J<VJH_:~ ~ d7 ~:--:-- . -:::-: , :::cps{! '::2::: ::in the ;::a:: good and lawful money of the United S t a ~ a i d _____________________________________ _ in t:he sum oif __ I>ollnrs of like g·aod auQ lQnrful 1n6fl"ey, to be respectiv ely made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenement s, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homeste ad Exempti-on as to this obligatio n, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Common wealth arising under this recogniza nce with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the nse of the Common wealth of Virginia if the said ~ ' - ! ! : - _ - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ______ shall make default in the performa nce of the condition s underwri tten. . , The condition of the above recogniz ance~s such that if ti#!;~~ ~-:_ :,,-7 µ~1 :;;-' IJ;i ::. n~~cr sonall y/PP; ~Con,! o! Roc!<,n,:!t•m an theJZ ______ day of tffl"l".N,)f, ~eing the _ ~for';, flle- Circuit " ~- ~- -~ #~ '\; I,, day 9f ]9'.L , at the Court-ltouse, th.ereef,, 7 and then and there answer the Co1 monweal th of Virginia concernin g a c e r t a i n _ ~ ~ ~w~ of the said_ ~L?_ __________________________________________ stands cha1,ged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, th en the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in fuH force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the d y and year first above written r---- ~c- --- -- �..,. . 1./ �Arrest Warra nt COM MON WEA L TH OF VIRG INIA, } TO WIT: RoCKINGH~ ' OUN . ' I To- -= ~ ~-- 'e:::.....>,~·~ --,~~-= -- -·- -,,-- - - - - -, a Constable of said Coun ty: ~tf :'_ __ ,__ ._/ e,_ __ _ comp laint and mfor mati on on oat fore me, 2J1 f Whereas, of the said County, has this day made ~c. • ,,/?___ a-Justice of the said County, -1L- « thatL~ Thes e are therefore, in the name of the Com mon weal th of Virginia, to comm and you forthwith to appre hend and bring before me, or some o er Justice of the said County, the body of the said,- - - - -- ,. to appe ar and give evide nce in behalf of the Com monw ealth , on the exam inati on touch ing the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this -/-'? day of in the year 19 Z~ 1/17 £ I!, 11:-- ~ C ,<...~ No. 38 NEWS • RECORD CO . , HARRISON BURG , VA. e « , .. .-... J. P. (Seal.) • �Common wealth vs. } Arrest Warran t ✓ /J t? /'1--i,,,, , /7 . / / . ~..... ~ ..... 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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. Michael S. Lawson Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment 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 1925 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-box5-016 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 Lawson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_049.pdf 36acc578a73dc0232b7b415f320103b9 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. Michael Scotheran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880 Subject The topic of the resource Secuction Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with seduction. 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_019_049 Minnick Scotheran https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_250-commonwealth-v-michael-scott.pdf ddf34dbde5109c756ae98426c97d7867 PDF Text Text ' • ~ J'lrn! r-, 113:I. To t.bl llal, C-\7, l.t.21 Aur, , 1"'4p , Jlaa9, et tlWI Cl.ro111\ Court et 'Roc)rl,.,.... Yir&!,nja: :IIO •al.•or ear, .. ee1Yed fl'a G0,00 ... Allot1Mlffr, o.oo "·•"""WOIJ.Q'e MYU'\Uinc Otnoe.ra cen-. till, pnalla f' •t•~•• a 1/2 -•·• ...,riff'• • • .....,1.,1011a, 11.00 •• ff ,.oo ,.oo 2.0I> 2.00 8,00 8.00 2&,00 2!1,00 '1,DO ,.oo O,QA ;:,on 10.00 Al\a,107, cien, lllm'1ff' • eba'• •t,ptl. • 18,l'f • 19,QA t OOtOA �~ ~ ~ <,;. I t-.. ~ ~ N C..) 'c.... er( ~ ~ t~ r~ ,.__ ~·* ~ \ ~ 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 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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Michael Scott Description An account of the resource Report of sale of vehicle. Subject The topic of the resource Report of Sale 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_008_250 Haas Scott https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/3e55689be336ff3e7d80dd157f89c3c2.pdf 629833beea62fa0bde876ff8d174ea93 PDF Text Text '- COl~iONWE 1TH OF VIRGINIA, ROC KI NGHAM COUN'l'Y, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said Count y : The jurors o f the Commonwe alth i n and for the body of the county of Rockingham and now attending said court at its February term, 1926, upon their oaths do present that Michael Scott and Myrtle Scott, on or about the 1st day of June, 1926, and contin uously since that day, in said count y , did unlawfully keep a house· o~ a.s ~i~tion and bawdy house, J I f\ I a gai n st the p eace and dig nity of the Commonweal th of Virginia. This lnd ictment is found on the testimony of Zetta yger, Jacob ·s p it z er~ W. ·J . Downs'-; Luc y Roadcap, Lucy Roach, Mrs. Elmer Raine s , i rs. Alice Ky g er, Jo~n F. Miller, ands. F . Newma n, witne s s e s sworn in court an d sent before t h e g rand jury to g ive evidence. �Cornmonweal th I \\ i 1 1 ~ v ) Indictment " ~ 1-i ~\ )l ~ -rf~ ~~ , -c Michael Scott a n d Myrtle Scott February term, 1 926 . A Tru.e Bill: f ~~~ 1~~~ ' ~ ~ ';: -lflf) 1 ~ l li D. w. Earman Commonwealth' s Attorn ey �~11HB COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 TJJE 8HERTFF OF ROCIONGHAM COUNTY, GREETINGS: Vv e ~ ~ ---- J--M_,J,//)1' command you, that you take _____ _,_ ~:,_,_ __ __ --~~C__ _____________ 1f be be • '--.L found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereof Mr ________________ ___ _ __ ______ ___ ______ _ to answer us of a certain __ ~ - ~ ~ ~ - - - w h e r e o f he stands indicted. And have then and there this Writ. -Witness J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the ___ _J__g~--- day of_ _____ 1 the Commonwealth. d_~'-----------, in the /_':JJ}__ year -of �• 001\HIONWEALTH •• " . . ... .}') • �'11 HE CO"MMON"WEALTH OF VIRGINIA. TO TJJE SH E RTF'F' OF' .ROCKTN GII A.III COUN TY, GREETINGS : , v e con1111a11Cl yo u, that you t ake_~ ~ ~ - A ~ ---- - - -- - - --- - -- -- -- - if he be found within your bailiwick, and him safoly keep, so that you have his body forthwith befor e the Circuit Court of R ocking-ham County, at the Court Hou se thereof to an swer us of a certain __~ -~ -fflt __ _ _____ ___ ___ __ ___ _ -~ - - - - -wher eof he stands indicted. And have then and ther e this Writ. w·itncss J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the ____ _}_-{-:::___ day of_ ___ l_~-'- -- -- -- --- --, in the -~L~- year of 1 the Commonwealth. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: :o~U:::t:=+n~s,•:mon ~~~~ who stands charJf1-Ji:h a~d ~ndicted f or a ~ misdemeanor. And this... · ~ ·~ h a l l not omit under the penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness , J. F. B L A CKBURN, Clerlc of our said Court, at the Court House, the ~ day of ......~.~ ..., 19 . ~d in the ~ ~ .th year of the Commonwealth . ·ft ·~ '. · f r J ~ , Clerk. News-Record, Harrisonbura, Va . ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: ..~~~~:~=' You are hereby commanded to summon ......................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County_, at the Court House thereof~ at 10 o'clock, a . m ., on the . / ~ ............day ofc : f l ~ · · 19 ...r.,,h 0 ' .'''"%:dlt'~·: 'i!0.::;:;;;;:::~... .· · · ··· ·· 1 who sta nds charged with and indicted f'or a f elony misdemeanor . .11.nd this ..... ~ --<.:: .. shall not omit under the penalty of £ 1 00 . .11.nd have then and there this~;:,.;t~ Witness, J. F . B L.11.CKBUR.H, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the r )/...Ct. day of ... ···· ~ · , 1 9Y.. Y,and in the ~ News-Record, Ha rri,on burll, Va, £,~ -~~,., h year of the onwealth. . . ... . . . . . ..... . . , Clerk. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of 9~ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the / ~ tote,tify ~ ~ Co; mon~ who stands c~ ar ..... d a y of' -aa i ~ 'J/,,P 19 .. ....... ith and indicted for a ~nisdemeanor . ........................ .. shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .Jl.nd thiC and there this Writ. .Jl.nd have then 1c:f:a:':;7~ G~B u~:;f:t;t :{,:u;h::':?:J::,:,'.o;~;,,G~::m:::::.::: 9:-: 0'. News-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. &, c..-c.,.,~~rc. ........, Clerk. �_ .r'<) ... / . �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: '' To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: ~ ~ ~··?" . ~ . . You are !iereuy co,nniandecl to suni,non ........ :5 ~ ~ ~/ ftq testify and the truth to S(ly in behalf' of' the , ~~~ who stcincls charged w i t h ~ .: ~ ~ rn;i-sde,'ffb68,1ior. , ~nd this . ...~..... shnll not omit uncler the pennlty of £100 . .llnd hnve then a,ncl there this Writ. / , Witness, J. F. BL.11.CKBUR.N, Clerk of our snid Cou,rt, nt the Cozirt House, the c:t.✓-.=✓-."111::_y of ~ . . ., 19~1P, and in the l ~ h yenr of the Commonwealth . ... . . . .:. .2LL(~~. ~.. . . . . ..., Clerk. News- Record. Harrisonlmrg, Vu. ��I ' �< l �\ SC,L,.W I - J I · uh Iv 1o/; I - .. - \. - A;-rfl.... . --P.-( r. . . -- ~ - Jr ,SJ1) ,fJti 'I " -e"!I ✓J •) , ) . l V ' pi/1' l ; ;.) · L{J>..fQ.;_ - V �L f ·-- . . .- ADS. - ... - CD11140BBALTR ~rf )' l ' ~·-) / . ... '. l , - 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 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. Michael Scott and Myrtle Scott Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty Operating a "bawdy house" 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 1926 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-box6-006 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 Scott https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/de778345b852f8c9ae4cca8be7ca38e9.pdf 2b4d7c865c9ff3c3cf3e8afa76e03a3e PDF Text Text COMMON~A.L'.fH OF VI RGI NIA , COUN'.l'Y OF ROCK IIWHA A, to-wi t: I n t he Circu it Co urt of s a id County : The grand jurors i n a,nd for the bod y of said Com1ty of .H ock i ngham and now a t tendin g s aid Court a t its June terrn, 1 923 , up on their cm.ths do _p resent that Mi chael Scott, Myrtle ,~cott, a n d Si la.s Nicho las within one y ear next prior to the findin g of thi s indict 1ent, in the s a id Caunty of Roe k ingham , did unlaw fully rnan uf a ct ure, sell, offer , k eep, stor e and exp ose I for sale, g ive away, t rans port, disp ense, soli cit, adver tise and r eceive ord e rs for arden t s pirits , agains t the p eace a.nd digni ty of t he Commonweal t h of Virgin ia. 'l1his ind i ctment is i ound on th e testimony 01· C. D. b'ulk, ..,,' . • rewman , and E . J . Dillar d, witne s :,; es sworn in Co u rt a nd sent before th e gran d jur y to gi ve eviden ce. �r Vio l . Pro . ~t ct ~ 1-1 l.t l- l v. ' ~ i1 1) ~ '1 ~~ l -, .j · Cmu 10lH/3AL1rH Jr 1 nd .I I + .tt. Mis d eme-a nor 11~ ,JJ ¾·tti 'l ·t -~~ f 1 lt• ~ l'd' . ~ 0 ~ D. W. Earrr all, • Cor:u nonw ealth I s l'.. t : o rne .v . �•t· Comm o~wea lth of Virginia, l T Rockingham County, j o-wt · 7 _________________ 192 3 ,--------- BE IT REMEMBERED that on the __c2_J_ ____ day of_ __ _~ _ -- -~' 12~ 3~ca .cl _$k '~$~ ------------------------------------------____________ _ {?~ came before me ___ 0{, W- / J ~ ____ Jk~ _ of the said county of Rockingha m, and severally and respectiveay acknowledg ed themselves to be indebted to the Commonw ealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say : the said ·- - - - - - - - - - - ~ ________ _________ _________ __ __________ _ ________________ in the sum of -F - _________ !1/11----! -~ # b(Ltd - ------- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -Dollars respectivel y made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and t enements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonw ealth arising under this r ecognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to tli e use of the Commonw ealth of Virginia if the said __(rJ~L---~ --£ ____________________________________ shall make default in the performance of the conditions underwritt en. .__0_.1 _________ _ The condition of the above r ecognizanc e 1s such that if the above bound __ chJ__ - $ _ ~----------------- .:.:__ __ ____ ________ do and shall personal] appear before tlui Qiroait 0 · ~~ - e - t..,--: ~ ~~7 ~ u '1 70- ~~ - - ~ ,;:-,onub tffl --~--4'e .,( Court ,o,f Rockmgha m on the ____~____ day of the___ ___t__,_~ _<::--. :. ____ L£_1:-_~~ ;f,I ~ fZ/~ ~ ~.. ~ ~ ~ ,J <2~ ?/ , at the Court-hous er1 thinczt, _ · _ 19s _ _ day ef thePSQ.f, heittg the . d7 · and then and there answer the Commonw ealth of Virginia conceming a certa.in __ ~-~-~e~ ~ ~__U _-__ ___________ .:_ ___________________________ _stands charged, and shall not of the said _________ /, 8 ~ . ' depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizan ce shall be void and of no ' effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue. i Taken and ~:,ckno\;fedged before me, the day and year first above written. . - '. A· ' r' ~ -------~ ---------_________ ___ d @, ~ __________ __________ _____ ��•t· Comm onwea lth of Virginia, ly Rockingham County, j o-wt · BE IT REMEMBER ED that on t~e _{?,£_,.__ day oL__Ch!__':'J____:_____________ 192 :) ,__________ _ UlA __ _ ______ s~~ q7 0vi, c .<J~-- -------- -------- ---- -- --------- ---- ·-·-------------_fta_d -- ~ •·~ came before m e _ ~ ~ ~ of the said county of Rockingha m, and severally and respective1Jy acknowled ged themselves to be indebted to the Commonw ealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say: the said _______ - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------- ---------- - ---------- -------in the sum of --------~o llars _________ £ '1/1~ ~~ ~ __________ ______ J_ __ ____________ . good and ]awful money of the United States, aud the saifL ____________________________________ _ Dollars a£ Jik0 good aud ]awful moneYi to be in HM sum .uf., respectivel y made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonw ealth arising under this recognizan ce with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonw ealth of Virginia if the said . ~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------- -shall make default in the performan ce of the conditions underwritt e . -'fi ,/: d,i, ~ ~~ d t : ~ _ - _ _~ - - ~. __ The condition of the above recognizan ce is such that if the above bound_(?".:½ : ~-~~~ @ ~ ~ - - - - -~--~ -~ ~ of Rockmgham/\ on ~ . -:!:;., anl s ---------- ---- ~-- ~ t ~ _____ day of ~ 11 pers~ llf.'~pgear befor~ t-J¾_Cir Cc..\Ut ~~~~~;-~ __ /.f __ :3______________ ~ - - ~ L ,,-:e-~-J,;~d;:.__ ~_ 1v:::Jl 2/ c~ ·;7 . ~ · , at the Court-hous e tweef, -------·-----~.o.f, .--b ~~ - -- =---=----- 0--,f 4. t_ ~ - (_.,__,._ ~ . ,.._ - 1,., 4::1--c·~ t'------c 9, r .. ~~ -~~~heree0. _ ~-_L ___ certain a conceming Virginia of .I! and then and there answer the Commonw ealth not . 7----~--- /J}__~ ___________________ stands cha~ged, and shall of the s a i d - - - ~ ~ __ ~ depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above r ecognizanc e shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged b~fore me, the daI and year first above written. I!}_ /1) . c . --------~ ---------AM ni7 .________ yx__~y_! __________ _l__________ ;J ~ ,{ ~ �/ '" ,, I I __..J �The Cou rt i ns tru c ts t he ·ury t or mor e pe son s had t he t in •a s es ·:rhe r e o oppo r t uni t y to o t \"10 i t the cr i e oha r ged and if u pon tre who le evi den ce in the oas e t her e re ins a rea s ona b le dou bt as to wh iah of the ; , · if ei t her , oo r i tted it , the n nei the r of the m oan be oon vio ted . �0 0 t ... �The ·oour t instroot s the j ury t ha t t he e rnry p erson c r ed 1it h s ta li. h "d by the is \'1 pre su es r i e to b e i mo ant until his ilt or on '1e a l th beyond a ro a sonable doubt, and this presu p t i on of i nnooen e goo s 11ith the a ccused through t 9IJ1t ire onse , a nd ppl ies at every s t ag e t heroof ; and if , af t er h ving heard all the evi enoe in t h is o a Ba t he jury ha ve a re a s on- able dou bt of t he guilt o f the aooused u p on the who le oase , or as to any faot e saent i a l t o pr ove the oha rge - de agains t tho in t ho i n diotmant, it i s their duty to e; ive t he p risoner the benofi t of t he doubt, and find t hem not guilty. �l ' rr.i: ,, �( /In ll ~ .. c,/\ f ,..,. ; I V t, 'L t:>-f/.t,... , :v I: /1" 1 I; L r .;> ' ,J L -:::,.. < ., ,> .J ] ..._ ,,,,, - r..: ✓ ) ~ t .I t ,\ I e, f- /H ; ('I ) 4 1 • .l I . .... I\ -//. ._,. ~ , , ~{ C; " ·"" t ,,, ~ . ~ i✓l 0 ,, ( u Ccn ~~ a~I t I· I), c ' ~ I J. ll r r. c-, :/ l /I tJfi-tllt'~'J C\, ,?- ri V J /. J vi ' ( ; i':, I I p ~,?( 'J i..._ • h,.•~ ,- ,J 1 r .--- 1/ 1, 'I -/It ll //, t 1 /;. ,.,,0 /1 ,I tv.... C ~' l!i...1,- l J , f?J ) l (',~~ ,1vl ' <? ) ,. \ / l/ I C!., I.. I,. 1 ,t ., I" ., 1 ,· ( ?: , }\ l/4.. \ . t' f 0, I I~ I i 1/Jt,; ;..- ��I J'VVI . - �.., . �'fHE CONIMON WEAL TH OF VIRGI NIA. : 'TO THE S I-IERIF'F' OF RO CKIN GI-J A llf COUN T Y , GREE TIN GS ~ _0-: <'_ _ff~~ --- -- ·w e c01muanc1 you, that you take _____ _ if he be forthw ith before the found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body f ~ - ---- - -- - - - ----Circuit Court of Rockin gham County , at the Court House ther e o -~ - - - - w hereo f he stands to answer us of a certain __ -~ indicted. And have then and ther e this Writ. ·witness J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court in the at the Court House the ____ ! __ ~-:::_ __ day of ____~__ _/_ 7- -~-~, 1 th e Commonwealth . -r £ !Y::_J:. year of ,(µ~_ <c:-!: _ _r_-: ~-"""' - - cicrk. �COMM ONW EALT H �Arrest Warrant COMMON WEAL TH OF VIRGINIA , } TO WIT: ROCKING HAM COUNTY, These are therefore, in the .name of the Common wealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the ' to answer the said complain t and mon be further dealt with acco ~ ✓ ~~ ~, to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Common wealth, on the examinat ion touching the said offence. c,.U. Given under my hand and seal this------2.- ..,_~ _,.... __ No.38 NEW S-R EC ORD CO ., HARRIS O NBUR G. VA , �Commonwealth vs . } Arrest Warrant Execnted the w ithi11 warrant by arrestinl! and delivering tl1 e body of ' - ~ , . r.. ~~ ~~ .. .•.......... ~ ~ .......... ........ . �N ews-Record, Harritonbura, Va. In the Nam e of the Com mon wea lth of Virginia: To the Sherif f of Rocki ngham Count y, Greeti ng: You are hereb y conun ancle d to sum,n ion.... to appea r befor e the Ju,dg e of' the Circu it Cow·t of' Roclcinjfhr1,111, Coun ty, a,t the Court :o;:::,;~ :.:::o~o;:u:~m;; ",::h:~ ~'~~l;:f t,,; :::::o-L;:::;,;;, ;,~~:9::,~ and .Jl.~ ~:.: ~:i~ ·· .......... shclll not omit unde r the pena lty of £100 . .Jl.ncl have then Witne s s, J. F . BL.Jl.CKBU.R.N', G'lerlc of' our said Uonrt , at the Cour t House , the . D ..clay of ........ . ........., 19J:z...3, and in the 14•·7 · year of the Comm onwe alth. -- -r ~ ~ ,Cler k_ ��In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, cire hereby com nuinded to summon . to nppear bef'01·e the Judge of' the Circuit Cou,r t of' Rockinfha,m County, at the Court Hoiise thereof , at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the . Q,_ ~ ....... day of'. . . (Si.,J. 19 . ~,...3 to testif'y and the truth to say in behalf' of' the Commonwe alth ngainst ••• ~ ~ ••:::•d~ • •~•~·•• ·• · · • who stcinrls charged with and indicted f or a f el,o•n,-y misdemean or . .11.nd this .. ~ . ..sh a,U not omit under the penalty of' £100. .11.nd have then cind there th is W rit. ·w itness, J . F. B L .11. C.KB URN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Cow·t House, the I da,y of. '-->"~ -'T 1 9 4&.~ and in the 14 .. year of' the Com,m,onwe rdth. V LJi =t:r:~ 0. ~ . . , Clerk. New1-Record, Harrisonbura, Vc,. I �.2~ /06 �In the Name of the Commonw ealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby c01nm,anded to summon -~~~~~E<~ to nppenr bef'ore the Ju.,dJe of' the Circu,it Court of' RoclcinJha,1n Cou.,nty, at the Cou,rt Hoiise thereof, cit 10 o'clock, ci. m . , on the .... / 4 ~day of . .:::i ~ · ... 19.::Z.,,.-:;3 to testily and the tnith to say in behalf' of' the Coninwnweal th against · ~ ~ ··· ············~ ········ ·~~c:: who stnnds chcirJecl with anrl indicted f'or r ~ · nnc::~~r:,i::~~~ .. m,isdem,eanor . .sha,U not omit 1,inrler the penaUy of' £ z00. .11.nd have then 1¥itness, J . F. BL.11.CKBUR.N', Clerk of' our saill Cou,rt, at the Cou,rt House, the ......... , 19::Z..-;3, and in the 14 ....tr.th year oj'the Commonwealt h. (3 / clay of. . ~ I News-Record. Harrisonburg, Va . r~,!AA'. .....- �- ·"~ ·~ · 'J '3 ~ '1 "f- 11, 3 .. S ~ -- '-- ---- - /;i~ 1 ,,;2_ 3 ~ ��,.__ �I _S, -If, J /2,u I(;-: )1\ , :;f I )u,,-.1 ~ 2.r/',~q. I _fr, [{µ1,,./{ L . ) ti\ .,-. k- ,L\ ,,L l /n / , . .r~ X ·c:. ' \ f ~; • ' j~ I 1 rl . .;. . . . �.! r 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 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. Michael Scott, Myrtle Scott, and Silas Nicolas Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty Political Cartoon Homestead Exemption 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. 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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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Michael See Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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_016_052 O'Roark See https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_020.pdf 82ccf3ecc2f980135585bcaac6ead137 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. Michael Zimmers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831 Subject The topic of the resource Horse Racing Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with racing horses in public road. 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 Annette Guild 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_010_020 Zimmers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_002.pdf d20389b86f9242e33c6cb446dc1bd1b7 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. Michal B. Cline Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1845 Subject The topic of the resource Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault. 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 Annette Guild 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_013_002 Cline https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_049.pdf 1eb401e41013b48a067275244ffe2f19 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. Michall Davis (Mitchell) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1844 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, or illy treat. 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 Annette Guild 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_012_049 Davis Song Wyant https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ed50c01a8bf922b531f6d5987020a7ad.pdf 155909e45b91c96bc8124d521a9b05db PDF Text Text ' COMMONW EA.LTH OF VIRGI NIA, COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM , to-wit: I n the Circui t Cour t of s a id County : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia , in a nd for the body of the county of Rocking ham, and now attending said Court a t its Octobe r term, 1930, upon their oaths presen t t ha t Milford Pence, on Septem ber?, 1930, in s a id county , di d unl awf ully s ell one p int of ardent spirits , - I agains t t he p ea ce and dignity _of th e Commopw ealt h of Virgin ia. And the jurors afores a id, upon their oa ths afore,· said, do fu r t her pre s ent t hat the s a id Milford Pence, on Septe mb er 8, 1930, i n s a i d coun ty, di d unl awfull y sell one p int of a rdent s p i r i t s , a ga i nst the pea c e and dignity of t he Commonwea lth of Vi r ginia. This i nd ictmen t is fouµ d on the testimo ny of S. F . East er an d C. T. Griffin , witness es sworn in Court a nd sent bef ore t he grand jury to g i ve eviden ce. �Sale Commonwealth v) Indio tment Milfor d Pence Misdem eanor Octob er term, 1930 A True Bill: nsd~ Forem an D. w. Farma n Commonwea lth's Attor ney �Arrest Warrant I - -'--------''--------=---------+----'----'-~><....::::----'=-'._..!;;__LJ::...::_____s:.:_----'----'-----".....:.=----- - , a Constable of said County: Whereas,- -_._--"'----------"---"-==-=::....:..c'------'-'----"-~ - -- - --,cz~- -of the said County, has this day made ---,~=-__,.:....;...--==-=-=-.;=:.........:=-- - a Justice of the said C~untr, ~ --->....+--=,.:=--=-----19, ' These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said Count , the body of the said- -- - - -\ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon - - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the Given under my hand and seal this 9 /2 �Commonwealth vs. } Arrest Warrant Executed the w ithin warrant by arres tin g ancl del ivering the body of before .... ... . a Justice of Rockingham County, and by sum- moning the within named wi tnesses in person , this .... 7..... .day of ..... 19 ... ... . 6ons table of Rockingham County. �OC1 vs. ) Misdemeanor (Pro.) MILFORD PENCE " 1930 �,, I I l I' f l' • � 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. Milford Pence Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment sold ardent spirits-one pint 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>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box8-073 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 Pence https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_038.pdf a4ce776dbadb176510bbefbd064f8280 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. Milton Grabill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868 Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor assault and beating. 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_017_038 Grabill https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/cc6db76c8372ea45b7f919d782aba3ed.pdf f6f71dbaee292db99e6f1529c86da37a PDF Text Text co O I ALTH OF VIRGI NI , COU Y OF ROCKI GHAM , to-wit: I n t he Ci r cuit Court of sa i d Cou n ty : The jurors of the Commonwea l th of Vi r g i n i a i n and for t ' e body of said coun t y of Rockingham and now a ttendin at its sa id Court pr il term , 1930 , upon t he ir oa ths do pre s ent that Milto n Gr im, who was here tofore, to-wit , on De c ember 22 , 1 923, convict ed i n th e Circuit Court of ockingha m County, Vi r g i n ia of v i ol a ti ng the Pr ohibitio n l aws of t h e Commonw ealth of Vi r g inia , a nd wh o as then and there senten ced to pay a fine of se vent y -five d ollar s and to se rve f or a p er iod ofthirty days i n ja il, did , within one year nex t prior to the findi ng of th is i nd ic tme nt, i n s a i d county , unla wful l y and fe lonious l y have i n his po s se s si on ardent sp i rits , a gains t t he peac e a nd d i i ty of t he Commonwe th of Vi r g inia . Th i s i nd ic tment i s f ound on the t e s t i mony of w-:---H-. F]ctcbffl: ! , Captai n Di nge/, and W. T . Rexrod ( witnesse s swo r n i n Cour t a nd sent before the gran d j ury to g ive evide nce . �Poss - 2nd ' Com v) Indic t me nt Milt on Grim .pril term , 1930 Txue Bi ll: ,U ddc C ~• (J\ - For eman --- D. W. Earman Commonwealth's At t orney l ..... �Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County of,f~ - w i t : To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia-Greeting: WHEREAS W-- 6.(/(L'x~ ·- .. has this day made complaint and information on oath before ;i'?i 1n ml(J/c/5t'7.__~-~---, ofthes. ~"" _- Name of Magistrate (b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ---- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give name, if name unknown. say •'Wh ose name is to the informant unknown' in a certain ---·--······---·-----------·--------·---·-------·-----------------------------------------------------------·---------··-·······-··------··-···---·--··----·-·--···-·····-··--· Here describe place as in (a) above (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 describe vehicle. auto. wagon, carriage, buggy, boat. baggage or what not by one.·-···--··--····-·· ···-···-·-··-······-··--···-····-·······-···- -····-·------·-··----·--·--·-·-·-··-·--··-··----········-··--···--·--··--·----·------·-----·-··--···--·····----·-··· Here give n an1e . o r describe as in [a] above 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 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 this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law. G;ven under my hand and seal L'f--.. . trus.. day ~ ' : : ............ 1Di!d.... . .. . · · . . .. . . . Jf<SEAL) Title of Magistrate �, I. DIRECTIONS If only 'ldent Spirits and containers be seized, the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10 n.or more than 30 days from the date of _return, for the h ea ring of said return. . If no claimant appear, ·t he Ardent Spirits and articles are to b e fo Jfei ted to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating particularly the character and extent of his int eres t therein, whereupon the Magistrate sh.all cer tify the warrant, written claim and articles claimed, t o the Circuit or Corp~rati.on Court, as the case may be, for determination, and declar e th e unclaimed ar ticles forfeited. 2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters, o r any a ppliance connected with a still and used, or mash or other .sub stance capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be d estroyed, and the facts and articles seized rep o rted to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth'.s Attorney. (A copy of this warrant and proper re turn will be a sufficient notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above. WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. he within warrant this ___ Z?f.~~- day The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant: Other than above stated the foUowing are witn esses.: ._______ '.::tf:_ __ "7t) 19,a_i}by searching the within stated _______ - ' ( ~-H ere state h ouse. roon1, plcce an d by seizi ng the following de scribed Ardent Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting th e a b ove named p erson found in possession th ereof) and by posting a tru e copy of this warrant and the ret urn h ereon on the _____________________ _ Here sn.y place, house. room, boat, auto or Baggage, or as case may be This m a tter se t for hearing on the ________ day of ----------------------, 192 ____ , No claim of ownership or interest in any of. the said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonweal th. Given under my hand this ________________ day as front door of house, door of room or premises Description of Ardent Spirits and other things of----------------------, 192 ____ _ Title of Magistrate Written claim of ownership or interest having been filed to certai11 of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in th e claim par ticul arly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _________ _ 3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and th e v ehicle shall be clelivered to th e Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report.) 4. A copy of this warrant anq 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 Ardent 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. for determination, and the said things unclaimed are h ereby adjudged a nd declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth. Given under my hand this _______________ day of ----------------------, 192 ____ . Title of Magistrate ----Given under- my - hand this - __ Jf _';__- day of NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits being tJansported in. v ehicle, b oat or baggag e, it is to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If is.sued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can be executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any oounty or city th ro ug h which they are carried. �rrHE COl\t1MONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 'THE SHERIPF OP ROCIUNGIIAM COUNTY, GREETINGS: vVe command you, that you take ___~ ~-- ~ ----- if ho be found within your bailiwiok, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereof Q-ft---= ___ _ __ ____________ _ ___ to answer us of a certain __~_________ whereof he stands indicted. . ,Vnt. . And haYo then and thoro this - at tho Court House the 1 _/ _d-_~-~ ----- . jvVitnoss. day of _____ ~ ~P¼l r~r ~ T vlerk ~R . . ~8CJo~; of our said Court , ----, in # the/5/_ year of the Commonwealth. -J:fi~c;d::;£:erk .\ ~·· ',. �-------.__,,___ . - ..._, ~ t .. 0 ,-., ~ 0 t;;;-' -, 0 z$1 t:j > r 8 ~ -- . -Executed April 22nd, 1930 by arresting Milton Grim and delivering him before the Circait Court of Rockingham ~ounty at -Harrisonburg, Virginia. '42~88 Milea~e 35 ~iles at 8 cia oer aile 1.50 Arrest J,r:38 ~ . X - - -- - - ------...,---...- �lj APR 1930 6 P, t t. t~ t t ,j (·1. /~ _/j l /4_ 1 7 ;· )o 1 /,JC COMMONWEADrH lt'J vs. ) Misdemeanor MILTON GRIM . I cS ' l j . ' - t? 1-1. t. C.. (Pro.) �( I/ v � 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. Milton Grim Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment posession 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 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>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box8-047 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 Grim https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_244-commonwealth-v-milton-grim.pdf 5d040714064e612c4f33e0cc3db6dfbb PDF Text Text .. ��.. • ... C C<llOO'IWE~ Tl! , ur ..no 011111 tr you r1n4 the -.:c'-utc::<1..t:1lto:~ ur112. not gu11t..:;, yo·a •111 eay eo ~nd no aoTC• ot aal1e1011•l:1 If :,ou I Ind him £Ul4Ly in ten I to aaJ,a, ,llatlt:t••••• ~"• with aaid B~r:ic.r,j 1.,&u::. 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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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Milton Grim Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted 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_008_244 Grimm Lam Mazingo https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_183-commonwealth-v-minnie-f-knupp.pdf da7f588d105d918eb679afc9a3515b98 PDF Text Text 'I' Vlffl,Illll, To 1 • ..i •oo ndyouL r LO bo ,-1rr r oc 1 .... unt.y • -- v t.l.D . 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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 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Minnie F. Knupp Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony adultery. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Adultery 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_006_183 Knupp https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_054.pdf 08c3e03aefed02483ad561249874be86 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. Minnie Shifflett Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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_022_054 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_163-commonwealth-v-minor-hilbert.pdf d9f21a8257b35b308e80cda08ba9b2c5 PDF Text Text C<l\1\1() ... \\I .\l,'l')I , Rf)(!KlX(;!IAM \'l>:l,i'IU,, ) r C,1n•'1'Y, T•l•WlT: 7;, /.,1;.... : C'Qtt![tl.tiut 11ml inf.irm,Hitin (111o:i.th di ;'( 1 of tbc said oouoty, bas Lhis dnr made bdm~ mt-, I) J' (1( th,., said Cotully, da) ot . l t'li/C ut l ,._ V -;ti • ill the $:Lid,•unuty, 1lid ' ,._ ", I t Juslk:c o( the s.iid C.:Ollllt}',thal (t-, 011 lbC ,,, "' Gmria6k "j 111.irf Co,au,: atl'I h:,ng Ltforc me, or ••)m~ otb1:.r J ust.iee t,( Ute s:itd C()unt), the- llOl!r nf the s:\id ,. 1 , .11\i,\,cr the said romplauu. ,,I t<I I L l aod to IJe farther de.1.lt \\ith according ✓ \_""_ , ,,, '-'v to law. 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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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Minor Hilbert Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault 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_006_163 Hilbert Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/fe84b94e19db926efcb1d7f93c679cad.pdf 7d91e484f06e8b47f2ff520c74dc0a31 PDF Text Text c u ~'J.1Y o ' . oc1: r G :.. .I , to - wit : I n the Circuit Court of s c:.id County : he gr [;,. 1d juro rs in i::nd for the b ody of s aid. County of co,~ingha m a 1d now a t1.e u---:.ing s a id Court a t its Octob er term, 1;1 22 , u ,o on their oa t hs , d. o pr esent t r.a t ~inor Rum...,ey 1 i a.~ Jq ~flt11JI, wi thin one J e[.,r next pr ior to the find i ng of this indi ct I.Jeut, in th e said County of Rocki ngham , did unlawfu l l y ::: · ·1ufactu re , sell , of ·er , k eep , store an.d exp ose for s &le , p. v e away , tran s.9p rt, di sy~nse, sol i ci t, ac!.v e rti se and r e c ei v e ord ers ~ ~ M , \ . ~ .~ fo ~ a rden t s pi r•its, a g inst the _pe ce and dlgni t i of the Commonwealt h of Virginia . This i11d · ct . ent is fo und on the testimony of VJ . 1 1 1 • .1: exrode c.; . nd C. D. ?ul k , w ltne s s es s worn i n court and sen t bef ore t he grand jur y to giv e e v id ence . �i1! I ~. V i O ill. • .i?r O • .AC t . COl.:l,iOiHV:1:..ilI' H v. ~ \l ~ r J ~ i' ~ ~ ~~ l i ,•.i.B:JEl.3.o. 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J..A ~ ..: . ~~:e:···:::~: ~= of the said county o~ockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be mdebted to the Commonwealth of Vi,ginia: in manne, and fo,m folloz that : : , ·-·············- - - -·························m the sum o f . . ~·············~ good and lawful money o2United States, in the sum o ~................ :;id~,t-)c½ ······················································~ ··························Do s, and said,.d..}L. . . . . . . . . . . .. the c .................................. ........ ~~ .. ~....l f t··············:Dollars of like goo and lawful money, to be respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements , and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead E xemption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any shall make default in the performance of the conditions underwritten. ?r..--'!.:" ,,,,,,.,.~.~~ =··=~·=~ The condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above b o u n d ~.trY:. ...... -- ,a A .C ,A L 1,i:Je;.1- • ---··················································do and shall personally appear before the on the.... J. ..':!-...... .....day of the .....~.......~.......... Term ----=- ,., ,. 1 ,. ,. ... 189 next thereof, being the • • • • • ~....... ' .. 1 • ' .,_ day of , at the Court-house thereof, and then and there answer a bill of indictment to be p,eferred to the Grnnd Jm y in and fo, s~i~ County against him the --- y Court of Rockingham fora ...~..~ .~ said~,rr ~ · ··· ··········································· byhim committed, for :=S:=ti:~ ----·----------------------------------············------------------------------············- -----------------------···············------------------------------- whereof the s a i d ~ =········~ · · · . ..........................~tands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. -~f _g_ ~J:f: Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written. �) ' F-, ~ 0 0 ~ {[.). L- C,") ) j ,., • I; ~ • µ:: ,., �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGH AM COUNTY, 1TO I WIT: To L ~J. ~·= o , ti Whereas,A , Constable of said County: of the said County, has this day made ~~ _, a Justice of the said County, ~""'-' ~ """='"==-1=1,,------ ~-- - - - - - - - --- - -- complaint and information on oath before me, ~ that )n,;y, trr: of the said County, on the .J, -'f ili_== 7e+..r. day ~ '~ ~ ~.. ~ _______ - - - / ~ (_ _ 19-LZ.. in th~ ounty, did Ei I' I- - & - / 7 These are t erefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - -- - -rther dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - No. 38 NE WS -RE CO RD CO ., HARRI SO NBUR G, VA . �Commonwe alth V; JJllinor Rums ey 1 At Harris o nbur g , Va. June .... . . . ase i.1.ea r d ci,Wl t He J. e:fewi ant recoe,.u.i.. i th A. J. Ru.. rns ey, Surety , for his Court of Roc k ingham County t h a i: named. offenc e. 1 .1. l.l. tj_.1.e .... = ~ i: ~ ~ .... rJJ ill 1-, 1-, ~ ,-J-.-. I ~ ~ :.. :£: ~ .::, ~c ·- "'- ~ <:: :,., ~ J.- : _g~· ·52 ~~ ; ';: ~ 0 E ,:: C c.) t : ... <.; ~°' ~ = ::: g -~,. c.) ; :::'E ii "~ ~ ' . M ~ ..::: ,-8 .-;:_: ; ]: >. - ,-.l~,. ,,,Ji.- "'~ en .:: "C of $25 0. 0 J. P. 1§ Q~ -~~== : ~ J ') "'~~ § • i : ,~ S i.u.J. . cl'~ ~~ 13 .:: <:: - ] ~-: C 92~ • ran ee bef ore the Circui t e t,r i ed. for the wi thin --f "--~ .., t ~ ~ ~ : ~j .l (:) , ~~~~ ~ ~ ~"'~ ~~ ~ '-9 , ..... , ~ �STATE NORMAL SCHOOL H A RRISONBURG, VA. o; CHEMICAL LABORATORY REP ORT OF ANA LYS IS ··············· ············· THE SAMPL E OF ....... :a.c.,.v e.l " ~.~····························· ..P..~_pµ:t .........C.•····D•·····Ful1 ..... ............................................. FOR oF ....... ·suBMI TTED BY THE DETER MINAT ION Xi.n.d...JUl tl. ...P..e.r .c..~.n t a g.e. ....a .f.....il.c.o ho1............................ s Hows THE FOLLO WING ANALY SIS : Commonwealth vs . Minor Rumsey ~o Anal s i s ••••• ••••• •••• • ••••• •••• • •• $3.50 REMAR KS : ANALY SIS IS CORRE CT TO I HEREB Y CERTIF Y THAT THE FOREG OING THE BEST OF MY KNOWL EDGE. DA TE ......~ J'.l·~····?.·?_·IL······ ...................19e --t ~ ~ N A C Y S T .. ~ ···'"'·-········ �•' .... t �,-- In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are herby commanded to summon ________ ____________________ ____ ____ ___________________________________________ _________________________________ _________ ----- ~ -------~ ~ ___ / -~ - - ,i / ~-2=,=~ ... . -- •- ____ & ----------- ---- ~~ _____ .,. _ _ / , ; ; ~ . ___ - ;, ': ~'224--::::::;,:'", -~---~ :._-_____ . --_. J z:;;? (2> ____ -------------------- L.t::/J -------------------- --- -------- ---- -------------- ------ ---- ------ --- -------······------------- -------- ------ -------------,------------------------------- --------- ------------------------------------ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House, at 10 o'clock, ---day of _________(.2:Z_~ ~-----------------------------------1 ~_..2:(to testify and the truth to say in __ ___ ---~ behalf of the defendant ' in the prosecuti/n of the Commonwealth, Plaintiff, against.. ______ _________________ ____________ _______ __ a. m., on tl _________________~ ____JZ._,,, ______1 ? 7 ~ ------------------------------------------------ ·----- -1----------------Defendant ______ _ An this ___~ _______ shaU not omit under the penalty of $100. . And have then and there this Writ. '\Vitness, .J. F _ BL~CKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, a t the Court H ouse, the __________ ~ --~-=----------day of --------~✓---------------------------- --, 19~ ~ and in th e 14______ _year of the Commonwealth. --------- ------ - ~ - -0 - - ------ - - - ------------------------- - ----------, Clerk / ��N ews-Record, Harrisonburg. Va . In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You a l'e h ereby com,niand ed to sum,nwn. to appeal' bef ore the Ju d ge of the Circuit Coul't of Roclcinghnm County, nt the Court House, at 10 o'cloclc, ci .m ., on the . / <'4 ... .................. clriy of to t estify nnd th e truth to say in behalf of' ~ ................ ..1914 ,-:i./ Com,monwealth before the Grand Jury And this. ~ . .. sha ll not omit u,nder the pen a lty of £100. A nd have then and there this Wri t . Witness, J. F . BLACKBURN, Cler k of ow· snid Cou,rt, at the Court Ho use, the . . CL d ll y of'.. . ~ <'.".. . , 19 :J?..1-r.ind in the 14.7. yecir of the Commonwealth. ··········· · · ····= /'0'L1l£& < . d ~wrk. �~ 6f I c.,v-,vt- } /--:) ~ 'P ~ ~ J' f ........ .-1) ~ ~ ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, rire h ereby commanrled to summon ... ·······,dd/.·r. ...... r• . . .l . f ~1··········~· ··$)· ······· ~ ~...... ·~·r···· ··d.··'· ·tfd_~·· to appear before the JudJe of' the Circuit Cou,rt of' RoclcinJham County, at the House thereof, at 10 o'clock, ci. m ., on the . .....;?,,,. Court✓ ~ .... day of'.. ........'.7/7-.d,....... 19.~..• to testify and the truth to say in behalf' of the Com,nionwealth n_gainst................................................ . ··· · · ··· · ~ ~. . . . . .( f ~ . . . . .. .. . . ..... . . . . who stand/ charted with and indicted for a Mo:n,:y, misdemeanor . .11.nd this ...~...............shall not om,it uncler the penalty of' £100. .11.ncl have then and there this Writ. / Witness, J. F. BL.11.CKBUR.Jf, Clerk of' our said Court, at the Coiirt House, the S..<?:....dciy of. ...........~'"'·· .. .........., 1 9 .e?.,/?.J-i.ncl in the 14 ....'1 .th ywr of' the Cmnmonwealth. News- Record, Harrison bur~. Va. ��I - (6 "' :Minor Rumsey - ads ;L ,- - ~ l' I ._ f , Indictm ent for a Misdemeanor Commonwealth f , / /' I . Ir .j >-f t / I I I ") --· . ; I) , �I • 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 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. Minor Rumsey Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty posession of ardent spirits minor (19) when indicted 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 1922 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-box2-038 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 Rumsey