139 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_050.pdf 19bff0210879f23f8a0c6ed4aaed64fe 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. 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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. Thomas Lanahan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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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. Thomas Lanahan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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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. 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Thomas Lanahan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1820 Subject The topic of the resource Threat Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, kill or do bodily hurt. 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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. Thomas Lanahan 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. 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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. 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Thomas Lindon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat. 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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. Thomas Loker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819 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_006_068 Hoy Loker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_046.pdf 72e398d9355182cccc0949d0642e693f 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. 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Thomas Looker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Adultery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously marrying and taking wife, and housing before married and taken to wife 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_046 Gollihugh Henry Looker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_069.pdf a1a533cbf5a914386ad5741a54e7a50d 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. Thomas Looker (alias Jack Robinson) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866 Subject The topic of the resource Grand larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with grand larceny. 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_069 Looker Robinson Welch https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_040.pdf 5905f3c2f9dc3b20fe4f6d55e7066ca0 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. Thomas Lowy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828 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_009_040 Lowy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_059.pdf 98f06dd3f93a96b8cade0fa05c316754 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. Thomas Lowy/Lowry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828 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_009_059 Lowry Lowy McDonall https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/72731976b897b119f96f0e76b4817668.pdf 82d373a640844a3d6e3da92d44da4ef8 PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginiat County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , in and for the body of the County of Rockingh am, and now attendin g the Circuit a:t, __i ts AURust te r m 1 91 9 Court of said county.,.t' UPO~ THl!.'1.R OATHS i'RESE~T, that Burn .Bare and homas M. are i th i n one ye ar next pr ior to the f i nd i ng o f t h is i ndictmen t , i n said ounty , di d un l aY1ful l y manfacture , sell , offer , keep , store and expo s e f or s a l e , gi ve aia , tran spo rt , dis ense , s ol i cit , advertis e and receive or der s fo r a r aent s p irits , against the peace and dignity of the Commonw ealth of Virginia . AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO FURTHER PRESENT, that against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . This indictme nt is found on the testimon y of_...__ _(____l[, _ 9-----~/._t,, ~~ witnesse s evidence . �ugust term, 191 s . : ~up l aw vi ol a t i on . COM MON WEA LTH vs. Indict ment :m r n Ba re a n d ....'1.'hQm1'::t.S....JH • ... B~.X?..................................... . ~eh m)r xx For Misde meano r ~ A TRUE BILL ~ r ry Ll . Stric k l e r Com~ or, \7ealt h • s At t y . �Commonwealth of Virginiat County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham , and now attending the Circuit a t i t s Au ·ust te r m 1 919 Court of said county_v"l.JPON THE R OATHS PRESENT, that Thomas 1'~ . Bare on the 5th da y of July ,1 91 9 , ab out the h our o f ten o ' cl ock i n the n i ght t i me of that day , d i d unl a~ ful l y , f el oniou sly and malici ous l y s e t f ire to and b urn a certa i n dwelling- h ouse of one 1saa c cus t er si t ua t e d i n s aia c ounty , against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO FURTHER PRESENT, that against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictmen t is found on the testimony of_J_~c_·___ ~ _,;l.;;.......;.. { ~ ~~•~:::::.!..:'(Lu~~L~ ~ /~ t=. .:~~. :: .•!. . ._ ,, -----~ ~ .L.:.. < G/,4.L2:6 ~, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the1 Grand Jury to give evidence. ~ /L c-f/,._~ a l_ j,~ fotA.-.t. ~ f 11~ (R~tt ftl~ J,1.,tU.t v (b -j;:1 1 /fd/U, 1 gL~/d_ - �-1 Augus t t erm,1 919 . bur nin g dwe lli ng hou se i n n i ght t L :-:e • CO MM ON WE ALTH vs. 1 Ind ictm ent _______ho ma_s·__ M_. ___Jj_?:.:r~-- •-···--·-·-· For Felo ny ~ 1 A TRU E BILL l ·· ····••#• 4-•· · - • • . • ct ~01!~ -- -- ~ -- -- -- -- --- · - - · · - · · · · · · · · · - - -- -- - Fore man _f' I ,, '·"'1 t,.... i' ~ ~ ,._ ~ar ry fil . St ric kl e r c omm onwe a l th ' s At ty . I �ornmonwe a l th vs . Tl omv s C o T 'e . • B re If you f i nd the de fe n d2r t n ot il t ~ you ill s fy s o and n o more . If y ou f i nd t he defe n dan t gu i l t y o f ma lici u s burn i n · t he d1elling - house o f Isaa c the i n dic tment , uster , i L the night ti ~e , as che r ed in the r e be in no one in the h ous e t the t i me , , you wil l as cer ta i n his p un i shment b y co ~f i nement i n the pen i t e n t i a r y so that such c on f i r emen t sha l l b e n ot l es s t h &n five years a nd not more t hen t en ye a r s . �l �I t 1n tr ots t e Jur y t h ·t in t 1 0 o e • • e 1n ,, . l r1 in l o , t ile pr i soner • pl o of not gu ilty r ai s e a p ca, t i on f i nno nae 1 , i f v r n ut . .V n t co nwea l t h th• bur den of pro Tin g t a g\l llt beyond n aeo u bl • dou bt . I f t rof ore , p n oon e14 t 1on of t e ol o , · e , t ' e t est imony ot th . 1tn es e e a.nd t oi l"oumstono e rov en i n evi enoe .. 0 1Jo t t , e exi sts in t e in s f t ilt of -t,e O'l.lQOd , tho y j'0.1"9 ' $ re ld fin ·n bl him onb t t ilt y . o �-., �I ...JS'r.c1UCT I01', ~-TO. 2 . The 'efe ndn nt is p re m.u:1e to b e inno ce n t unt il h i s gui lt i s es t b li sh d b eyon d re a sonc ble dou bt , .n n ot to be pre j u c iced by ._i s . Ril u e to poi n t out criTii na l c1g en t , or i he ca l l e upo n t o vin di c,:. t ce b D8 .ing o r n t t em:p ti n ~ to n ne the gui l t y per 0 D JSTRUC'r IOH ',TO . The Co urt i n stru c t en e h i s i nn oce n s on . t :1 e j ury t h c. t ci r c . s t a n c es tlw t il l not wa rra n t the ci rc 1s t .., n ce s mu s t f orce ~s t o co vi n ce t h e jury · eyo t 1e gu ilt o f t he a ecus ed . ny oth er 3. g ive ri s e to a mer e susp icio n , tio n , but to th ~t h e is R conv i c- e of s uch e a s o n11 b l e dou bt of nd whe re t he Cornm onv ea lt1 1·e- li e s u p o n ci r cums t a n ti a l evid e n ce f o r co nvic tio n , it :iis the duty o f t e jury to s c~n t he evi d ence vdth gre a t c ::-.u ti on. �i t ,,. ... �LT TRUCTIOl'T ~W . J½. Th.e Co urt i nstru c ts the jury t lv:; t wh en a buil ding i s burne d, t he presw.1 pt io n o f l a v, i s t h ~t t he f ire v.ms due to a n a c c i dent r ; :i t her t h a to a crimi .1 c1 ct; a n th e burde n res ts on the CommonYrea l th to show the. t it " s due to the crir i n 1 a gency o f the a c cused . ��1 The co urt instruct s t he jury that i f t hey believe f ro m the evi dence that Thomas M. Bare e n tere d. the hou s e of Isaa c ouste r on the night of Jul y the 5th , 1919 , with i nt e n t to co mmit l a rc eny therein, and a ccide n'1: l y set fire to and b urne d t he sai d house then t hey ' must f i nd him gu i l t y of mal icio u s l y b u r ning the dwelling - house of t he sai d lsBe c Cu s·ter i,n the n i ght t i me , a s char ged in the i ndict ment . �-- �INSTRUC TIO N NO -- - The Cou rt ins truc ts the jury tha t the cre dib ilit y of wit nes ses is a mat ter exc lusi vel y for the jury . When wit nes ses tes tify in opp osit ion to each oth er, the juro rs do not hav e to reg ard the evid enc e as eve nly bala nce d or to acc ord bel ief to the gre ater number, but they hav e a righ t to dete rmi ne from the bea ring of the witn es s es on the wit nes s stan d, the ir manner of test ifyi ng, the ir can dor and fair nes s, or the lack of it, the ir inte res t in the res ult of the cas e, the ir rela tion shi p to the par ties con cern ed , and from all the circ ums tanc es app eari ng on the tria l, whi ch witn esse s are the more wor thy of cre dit and to g ive cre dit acc ord ing ly. �-- ..... �O.r:·oN :! OF VL.GLT ounty of Rock i ngham , t o - ~i t : I n the Circ u i t court of ~ai d county : The jurors of the commor. ealth of Vi rginia , in and for the body of the county o f Rocki ngham , a nd now attend i ng th e c ircuit court of s a i d county , at i s Octob.e-'r t-E>rm , 1 91 9 , upon their oaths p re se nt, th t Thomas \ Bare on Jurhe 4th ,1 91 9 , i n the n i t i me of that day , i n seid county , d i d fe l on i ousl y break an d eght nter t he d rell i ng - house of one J . D. Custe r , i th intent the g oods and chat t els o f the s aid J . D. Custe r in the s a i d house then an d there b e ing , fe lon i ously t o s t e al , t ake and c a r r away . And a certai n s um o f money , un i ted st at e s urre n c y , the e xact amoun t to the ~r n j urors unknown , of the goods and chat ·els of Georg ia custe · .3.nd Sa llie . 0uste r in the s a i d. house the n 1:1",..k tn re ein r o rrnct. , then and. t here f el onio us l y a.i d steel , ta k e nd carry a 7SY , again st t he p e a ce and di gn it y of the t,; n: ~ onwe 1th of virgin ia . 0 AI D 'i'H~ J1LORS AFO..:tE S t. I F~ J ::'J THEIR OATHS AFOP. · S.~ ID , DO r T~R _ R:3S3~:':' , t ha t homas ->• Bare , on the 4tl: day of Jur:e , 191FUR i n the n i ght time of that day , in said coun ty , cl. i d felon i ousl y , ent e r , witho ut b r eaking , t h.e dwelli ng - hou s e of one J . D. custe r ~ith i ntent the goods and cha tt els of the said custe r in the said house t h en and th.ere being , feloni ously to s teal , t ake and carry away . And a c ert in sum of Y!.. O ey , un i ted s tate s cur rertcy , the exact amo ur.t to the gra nd ·u ror unkn own , of the goode and chatte ls of Geor g ia Custe r ind Sallie Custe r in the s aid house th en and there bei n g foun d , then a nd rte re felon i ously dj d stea l , ta ke and carry aw y , again st the peace and di gn ity of the c,.;or:rr. nwe a th of Vi g in ia . AID THE JURO .S AFO!IBSA I D ~ 7 0N HE I R O . THP. AFORErA ID FU TB.ER ?Rt~ ,D_~ , that ho mas E . are on the ,.,t h day of June , 1 919, DO , i n the n i 3ht tir,e of that day , in s aid county , d i d feloni ous l y break &nd enter the dwell i ng - house of one J . D. Custe r , wi th intent t h e oods and chatte ls of t h e s a i d J . D. Custe r , i n the said. hous e then and t here being , f e lon i ous l y to steal , take an a c a rry 8¥&y . And one fl shligh t o f the value of one doller , of the good s a n d c hat t e l s of J . :D . u ster , i r_ t he sei a_ h on8e then and t ' .e I'e be fo1md, then and t here fe l on i ously d i a s teal , take and carry a ey i ng aga i r.st the eoce a n d dignit y of the comm LWe ~;l th of Vi r i n ia . 6 A:m THE JUROR A 0.~ SL ID .o:· C.1}-,:::S I R OA THS J, FO~,E fL ID , DO _ :-..wSE:· T, that Thomas ·.-. . Bare , on the 7th day of Ju:r:e , 1 91 9 , F[RT., R i n the n i ght time of that dey , in s aid aunty , d i d. felon i ous l y e n t er , wi thout bre aking , the dwel ling - hou c• e of one ,.I . D. uster , with in t e nt the goods and chatt els of the se id J . D . custe r , i n the said hou se then a n d ther e be i ng , fel on i ousl y to stea l , take and carr y a vay . L d one fl a shligh t ,- of -the value of one dol , ar , o f the g oods nd chatte ls o f the said Z. D. custer , in the s a i d house t hen a n d t h ere be ing fo unc1, t h e n and the r e fel oniou sly di d ste a l , take a carry away , ge i n st the peace and di gn i ty of the conmon wealth nd of Vi:rg inia . ~h is ind i ctmen t is I" s orn i n 91- give .J__ ��- ~ . L wow.vultl.:i oi l/if:ginia, , I~ .Ca::oty ef :Reeh:ift~~om, •e wi~ a 'iiiusit Ceud d said County t o§i'BQ j'lPQiGS of 'like illllil0l2'B001 1l~i M' ilJi.•ei.&i&p i:11 e: 11a f'cp t,;t;;i9, lw.a.s •£ tne '31U:111iy of il'os~fiiP@he11 , md 11011 is:ttcndiug tlrn eLcttii sN:IB .TW, i!Jmt°i.ifs,\f9~P3A:1~ )N THEl . OATH on J ti.n e t ~.e 'lt th, 191 , i :: the day rRESENT, that t i me of that Thomes -". B re ay , i r sa i d clid felo n i ousl y b r eak a n d enter the dwe lling - house of or:e our:t Jr , . D. Cus t e r , wi th i : te n t the g oo ds and c ha tt l e s of the s a i d J . D. custer i n the sa{d h ouse the n and th e r e b eing , fe l oni ousl y to ste a l , t ake a nd carry away . l.:~r. ~ - j:ur.o :;.rn:o_ii:vl>:r.,,,..,,,.,...,.., pn e :lash- l i _;l:t o f the v alue O.L .one dollar ~ xprod:x~ x~ l ~xve;:1meo:o· · , of the good s a na cha e1-s of the sa i d J . D. Cus ter i n the said house then and there be i n cr fou d , then and tr.ere fe l oniousl y di d s te al , take and carry away , against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia. AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO FURTHER PRESENT, that 11homas 1, . Ba re , n the 1 th da y of June , 1 919 , i t i me of that day , i n s i d. Count y , d i d fe l oniousl day venter 1 ,the dwe l l i n g - hou s e of one J . D. c ust er , with inte Lt t he g oods and chatt les of the saicl . D. Custer i n the the sa i d h )us e the n end there be - ing , f el oni ousl y t o s tea l, take and c ar ry a ay . mone y , break , and the. Tn i ted And a c erta i n sum of t ate s currenc y , th a exac t amount to tho r and j u r ors n ot of the g oods a.ncl cha tte ls qf·. Geor i a • oust er , and. sall i e Custe r , i n the s a i d hou se the :: and there b eing fo und , then and the re fe loni ously di d st e al , take a r- d c arry a ay , against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictmen t is found on the testimony of _____ _____ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- , witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �q,1t&it9t yterm , 1 919 • Bur gl ary ,. , l ) CO MM ON WE ALTH vs. Indi ctm ent ..... ThoM?.s ...id . Ba.r e ................................ . l ,1 F elon y - ~ l iiM efa la~ ~ A TRUE BILL Fore man (\ '- \.,.. •'l> p:..,,'t- . ' ',' ' ' Har ry M. Str ick le r com.r.on wea l th ' s At t o.rn ey • 1 �, •1 I ... f ~ ..._,,, rt~ J I J. I I! r. I ,; J l i ;( • 11 ' . • ,- .... ' .l I I. . ,- I ,,. r ._,, ;,ci J ..I I ,,,. I / I I �• - ;.J '' �l 1 /, ,,/ • - -. f • .I '"' t ( .,, -,,,./.. 7t J' I: J f ~l, ...- K ./ -L L- t I I , t l f, d- /4. ! i J• . ; I I •I I I ,,I 'j .,I �I / \ ... ✓ / i �- ~1 - ) <j/-$, - ) 1~ 1/~ ~~ 0-Y L + ~- I_- ~ ~ , :J~ ~ ~111 . JI- (/J .V,,/4 S. lfj , Lu~ }'II~ '/,,,,rrr'L b:J/. v ~ . 7. I! , ((6 Jll--Y ,) -~ J tu1r.-ur'l, ) ~ ,1,tl~ ;;~ ,'I, & r,_ -~ �f \~\ �' ~ .fl . 4 -t1e ~v-d · . ,.....,~ ~ ~ @c7iAAAAA Ou tu--(_ (1)~ at zt v J .IJ~ ~~ ~ dad- -~ d1 . ' ~ ~ (!~ ,, �'·.· -'i • -, ,. \ , __ \ \ ·I �IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. TOT:E:E SF.CEBIPP OP ROCXING:H:. A.JY.I: COVNT-Y- GRE ETING: ~ .. . .. . ... You are hereby commanded to summon. . ......................... to be taken from a list furnished by the Judge ef the .. .persons ef the county ef Rockingham , Circuit Court of Rockingham County residing remote from the place where the offense is charged to have been committed, and qualiji,ed in all other respects, to serve as Jurors, to attend and appe~ the County Court House, on tlze .. . Jurors upon the trial of. Circuit Court ?: / ... .. day of. . ~ . "" ... -...-.. --- - - And this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty names ·¾·. ef £Ioo . ef Rockingham County, at . .. 19./.7 . ... , to serve as charged with felony. And have then and there the ef said persons and tltis writ. Jl1 f ~ ~ C,::';::~,,·,~, r;;. the Commonwea lth. ~.; e; ·• · ·..·..··.·.••·· ,~•9:;•:::: ~:~•, :•:y::::: ~I ... . ... ... p ~ ~d.~ . . Clerk. Form 199--Be rlin . ��IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. • TO TE:E S:H:ERIFF OF ROCKING:H:.8..= COUNT-Y-GREETING: ,. ' ·You 'a·~,.e !tereby commanded to summon. . • . . ... persons ef the county ef Rockingham, '1.. ~ to be taken from a list furnished by tlze Judge ef !lie Circuz't Court of Rockinglzam County residing remote from the place wlzere the offense is charged to haJ!!_ been committed, and qualified in all other . • respects , to serve as Jurors, to attend and a p p e ~ Circuit Court •the County Court House, on the . Jurors upon the tn"al ef 2c, 7 .. . day of . ~. ~• f16. And this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty • ef Rockingham ~~ .. ~ ef £I00. County, at 19/J , to serve as charged with felony. And have then and there the names of said persons and this writ . Co:: : :, t!!~: ~ ::;;; ,;9:;•:::: :::•,::y::::~ the Commonwealth. · · ·. ·•· · ·. ... .·_h ·r ~·~ ~ - ~.Vrl~.......... ....................... ............... .... Clerk. Fann 199-Berlin . ��Arrest Warrant COMMONW EALT H OF VIR G I N IA,} TO W IT: ROCKING H AM C OUNTY, To t he.....Sheriff.. or ......any. ......, a Constable of said County: City of Richmond ,Va . Whereas, G. W. .. S c.o.t.t.,.a,o-t .• Burea11-. of' Insurance ~Vll!>:f. the said Ge11aey, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, J .G . Cooper .........:....... a---Justice of the said County, that .......Tl1oma. s ._.11 . Bare ............................................... ·······················-············--································· ................................................................................... of the said County, on the.......... 5... ... . . . ....day of . . July ........ 1919. . , in the said County, did ....f..e.lonio.us.ly. ... and ... malicious.l.y., .in... the.... n Lght .. of' ....that ... da;y..,.r .ob ....and ...hurn ....the ....... ..~dwell.ing~h.ou s.e .... o.f'....I .s.a.ac....W.•.Cus.t.er., .situat_.3.d ....in ...aaid... eounty_:................;·····················•············ ---- --------------"'---- ----·······--------- -------------------- ---·- ·----····················-----------------··········--------··········----- ····· --··· •- ---- - ----·---------------- - ······ ·····- ------------- -·········------ ·•--·-----------· --· •----······· ·· ················ ·---·-----···-· ., ----------·--·---· ------·---·--···········-····- ····· ······--·-· These are therefore, in the name of the C_.ommonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre• I • ', hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said .... . . ................... ························-······················································Thomas ... lil. Bare.............................................................. . to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon .......IA . o.~.Br enem~n , Cla:ra ... B:r. enem.a.n.,.A .• R •.Bnic:kle.,. BrR.11l~... Shi.okl e.,.C.ll! .s..•. V.~w.let Cal .•.F.awl.ey ..,..J.ohn .. .H~.ss.,..i ,. Y... .uster.,.Chas..•.R•.Roadcap.... and ... G. :Vl.•.Sco.tt...,.F.ranli: ... Tia.z.e.lrod Seegive , Caevidence therinem i'oeha1J -3ee ~I o f the Common wea l tl1, on the exammat10n · · touc h'mg the sai'd off ence. to Rlsie appear and Given under my hand and seal this 29 . .. , in the year 19L9.~. .J.P. No.38 [sEAL] �J Commo nwealth vs } Arrest -Warr ant. ---- -----------------·--- -~--- -· ------ Executed the within warran t by arresli111! and cleliverinl! the body of --; · -,--- --- -- - --- --; --- - _/ ___ __ _ a Justice of Rocking ham C ,. nty, and by summoning the within named witnesses in perso11, • • t \ -, �! ' .( I ~ , 1 (~ ) �I .I , . 1 I - . . ,,. J ~ 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. Thomas M. Bare 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 1919 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. Thomas Maupin, James Maupin, George W. Myer, and Joseph Lamb Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Entering and destroying a dwelling house Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with entering and destroying a dwelling house. 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_006 Lamb Maupin Myer Sipler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_028.pdf 08edaad5d1678ae61a7f6d40d3555006 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. Thomas Moore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861 Subject The topic of the resource Allowing a slave under his control to go at large African American Enslaved Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with allowing a slave under his control to go at large. 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_028 Moore https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_004.pdf 231dc9cddcdf8ccaf60305a077fffc72 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. Thomas Moore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830 Subject The topic of the resource Grand Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with grand larceny. 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_004 Moore https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/5e6e91e652e87372c9d02b6d9fc66313.pdf 37fc466d21ee667c8c6de8eb206d7d06 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINI A, COUNTY Ob1 ROCKINGHAM , to- wit: In the Circuit Court of said Count y: The grand jur~e in and for the body of said county of Rocking ham and now attending sai~ Court at its Februar y term, 1926, upon their oaths do present that Thomas Morris, within one year next prior to the f inding o_.f this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully have - iµ his posse.s.sion a still, still cap, worm, tub, fermenter, and other appliances connected with and used in the operation of a &-"'.till, without .having the same re gistered as required by law, agai n st the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is fo und on the testimony of w. H. Fietcher, w. E . Thurber, and W. T. Rexrode, witnesses sworn in court ~nd sent befor e th e grand jury to g ive evidence. �Unlawful possession of still Commonweal th v ) Ind ic t men t Thomas Morris 1~,~February term, 1926 A True Bill: & , § ~' ~an D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County of ~ to-wit: ~~!.-:-.;o f the ~ 7'.~.~;.~ said ...... .......... . 01.. .£!1 .~ , ....~..<ib.~.~ .WHE REAS ... .. .. Here insert name of affiant or affiants has this day made compla int and inform ation on oath before ~ r County me,.l.!t. :£ /2 ..~. </, ..9:.. ffi.~. ~~le Name of Magistrat e ~.. .. ....... that he verily believes for reason s hereinafter stated in the said .. of the said ... c:1.f"r stored Arden t Spirits are being unlawf ully manuf acture , sold, kept, (a) and concea led in a certain .. d~~ ... ... by one .... .. ......... ... .... ......... ...... (b ) and State City or County County ossesse d, held, used, . . . . . ..o/.:... . ~ .~rl.."2.~..~.':1.:.e;a,,e.,s.~t.--t, .. :".i .,c.. .. r-- ~~~~;;;;~~~ iit ~~. ~~~·~·~·~y . .b~····· .. ···· ··· ··· .. · ··· ....... .... . ......... . . t.~~.. .. unknown." informant the to is name "Whose say , unknown Give name; if name connec ted with such still and used, A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermen ters and other applian ces m&{a cture of Arden t . Spirits , and mash and other substa nces, capabl e of being used, in the unlawf ully used by one . : / ~ . :.. . are unlawf ully in the posses sion of, and Give name; if name unknown say "Whose name is t.!) ~.......... to the informan t unknown ." ,i~;~:;j,·~·;:~~~·~fc·t : d ; ~·. . ·. . . . . . . .. a certain .... .... .. .. ......... ... ......... .... ... ....... H~r~ .. concea led, used, sold, ( c) Arden t Spirits are being unlawf ully kept, held, stored, 111 and unlawf ully .. ............ .. ... .. ........ .... ................... a certain vehicle , to-wit: a certain transp orted in certain baggag e or vehicle, aut.?, wagon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage or what not Here describe .. ..................... ....... .... ... .. .... ... .. ...... .. .. .. .... .... .. ...... ... ... .... .. ... ...... ... .. ........... .. by one .... ....... .... ......... .. ... ... .......... .... ........ Here give name, or dtscribe as in (a) above on accoun t of the follow ing facts And there being reason able and probab le cause for such belief, stated by the affiant and others, to-wit: that .t.:.r(...~. .-r l~ ~. . ~. . ..~ ~ ~ ' ; / · · ~ ··· Zl :,a ,k. ?J ~. ~. . . . . ~ L , ...~ ...~. ./4 ...-... . .., ·--7· ·~•T·--- ~ ~ f i i ~ .. .. .. .. .... .~ ...................................................... ......... .................... ...... .... ~ · .............. ... ............ ... ......... .. .................... ........ ... .. .. ....... . ···································· ····················• ·················· ············ ··· ················· ············ ·· ·········· ···· ············ ····• ·························· ············ ;-n .........:.. 'IJ~·-: ....... ................................ ........................ ........ ........................................... ...... ..... ............... ...................... said.ht /..~ ~ · - t to search the This is to certify that I have this day issued a search warran k ~" I : : ~ ~ for the said .. ~ ~ 4 / . . ~.~ ; '; ;;;; ;;;; ~ :~· ::. '.'~:: ·:: .':: .:.:: ... ~. ~.......... .................... still, still cap, mash or what not. Here state what is to be sea~~fed..for as, "Ardent Spirits," Given undo, my hand this ...... ___ __,, /4'.. .,~. .. ....day of ~ .................. 192.k:/ ._ , .7.l/... . . . ~.f~. ........... . . . . . .. Title of Magisr.ra t~ �AFFIDA:VIT FOR A WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRIT S, ETC. Commo nwea lth of V irg inia vs. F il ed in the Clerk's Office of die Court of th e ..... .... .. .. .... ... ..of .. .. .... .. .. ..... ..... Count y or City ' t .................. . ... Va. N ame Co ur t of th e V irgin ia, this .. .. .. .... clay of .. .. .. ..... ............... 192. C. By ,. �Commonwealth of Virginia---City, County 91- ~d~ to-wit: To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia-Greeting: WHEREAS ..... ~ ..-:-.f.... .... ~ .....'-2.~..!fJ!.!::.1?....Y..~ . . . . ... .0£ the said ................. . /:::: . . . ... . City or County ha s this dav made complaint a nd information on oath before me, ........... ... ...... .... .................... ........ .. .............. .. • l's ame of Magistrate Title of the said ........... ..... . that he verily believes, that in the said .... ...... ... ... ....and State: c..-,r (a) County ~ County That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed in a certain. 0.: ."...~.t°....'.. :: ~.....~.P.:':...C ! ! . ~ ~ · · ······ ~ h ouse, r oo m or boat, as the case may be · by one .. ... ~ .. .. .~ ....... .. ..................... ....... ..... .......... ... .. .... ... ... ...... ........ .. .. ............. ...... .. ........• ~~ (b) - Give nam~ ; if name unknowp, say " Whose name is to the informant unknown." A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and other sub stances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in th e possession of, and unlawfully u sed by one .... ...... ........................... :.... .. .... ............ .. Give name ; if name unknown say "Whose name is to the infor mant unknown.'' in a certain .......... ..... ... .. ........ .................... ............ .............................. .... .... .......... ... .......................... ..... .......... .......... ....• H ere desc,;J>,, i: :ace as in (a) above (c) Ard ent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully tran sported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain ........ ............ .... ..... ... ... ............. ... . Here describe vehicle, au t.~, " airon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage or what not by one ......... ..... ..... .......................... .......... .... ..................... ........ .. ..... ... .... .. ... ... ... ................. ......... .... .. ....... ... .............. Here give nan1e, or dEScribe as in (a) above And there being reasonable cause for such belie£: 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, bagg age, boat, or vehicle herein desig nat ed, either in day or night, and seize such ard ent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possessed or u sed in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant, before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be di sposed of and dealt with according to law; and m ake return of t his 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. Given unde, my hartd •nd seal this../.&:'.... ..day of . - ..::. - I,. , ' ·~ A ~92. ff. ······;······•····· ·····"ft;,········"······· ······ (SEAL) .. ( .................... ....... ............................... Ti~i~..~ti.i~ii~;;i~··· �r . ·. . W ARR A N T TO _,S EA,RCH , FOR ·ARDENT S~IRITS, ET C. DIRE CT ION S 1.- If o n'l y Ardent ~piri t,s and co ntain ers be seized, th e Magistrat e shall fi x a time not less th an 10 nor more tha n 3b days from the ' date of · r eturn, for' th e h ea ~in g of said return, ' If JlO claimant a ppea r, th e A r de nt Sp irits a nd articles a re to be fo•r feited to Commonwealth. ·. A ny per soi\ cla iming any ~f sam e m ust fi le a written claim .stating part'icu la rly th e cha racter a nd :t;xt; ,;t of liis infe r est th ei-ein, w h ereupo n the .Magistrate sha ll cer tify , the wa;;·,mt, written claim a nd .a rticles d aime d, to the Circuit or Corpora t ion Court, ias the pse m ay be, fo r . determinatio n, and fo rfei ted. d eclare ·th e uncla imed a rticles ' ••~ . I 2,- I f S:till, still 'cap, wor h1, tubs, h ea th er, fe rm ent ers, o, .i;ny a1:ipfa,n ce co~ nected w ith a still and u sed, or rt1ash or ; oth er stt1Jstan<::!'! capaiJ·Je of being used, in 'th~ ma n tlfact ure o( Ardent Spirits, be seized, '. th e m ash -,(after tak ing a sd m ple) ' sha ll be destroyed, , a nd the . fa~ t s and . a rt icles s~ized repo rt ed. to th e Proc hib ition _- Director a nd Com riio nwe alt h's A ttorn ey. (A copy of. tlj is w ai:~:a nt an d proper r eturn w ill · be suffi cient no ti ce and\'eport) . Arde nt Spiri ts a nd conta iners dispos,e d of as in No. 1 ~bove. · Commonwealth of V irg inia . . :.. . :.,, . .....:~-~.'.~~.:. . .!lt~. -.:·.. ..~ . th e~.wi th in wa rran t !bis ......... E xec,ut of....... . ,t),vJ,-V . 7&,. ; . . . .. - . . ..... ...'...... .. ........ .. H ere state house, room , place an d b y seizing the fo ilowing descri bed Ar dent Sp irits an d•· othe r th ings th!;:rein fo u nd (a nd rarestin g th e a bove named person foun d in p'Ossession ·ther eof) a nd by posting a tru e COP')' of this warra nt an'cl the return h ereon . on the See Sec,tion s 2{½, 22, 23, 23½, : 57 a nd 57½, of A sseml?IY, 1918, P age 578 .. Acts ·.·····o~i;~·- ·~;~·;;~···~·b~~:~··-;~~;~·:i···~·1~t·r~·ii~;i;~~···~;~·· ·;·i~-~ . · .,.................................................. . . ...... ...... .......................................... . . .....I....... ,..:....;:..:...........·...{........,.... :.; ....... .'.-.:....................................... .... i°I~i ~. ;;;:;;tt~~.:~·~t}~~·.l;~~;;;~g.·~;~·:t·l~~ ..:::·_-_-_._.::: :::: :::: :::::d~·;; of .. :..... :..... ........ .. ....... :... ... .:..... ..... ..192., ..•. .. .. ..... ... .................. 1 92 . .,. of .......... a ncl .other thin g s ........ ................:··· .. ······ .... ···..........i;ii~··~t M~i;i;i~~t~ . ·seized .:: . 1 •. ; and th e r eturn th ereo n doo r of the house, or o n the premises at the be fo u nd . ··. . . :... ... ·,.:. &..!!. . . ..·... _.....,.-.:. ... ... ............ ........ . . .... Give11 und er my h and thi s ...... :· ~......... :.. ........ :.... ..... .. day ~s f~:~·t;·t··ci,~-~1:··~'i ·h·~~~-~:·i~~~-of_--~~~-1~--~~'. pf~~~~i~~s ··:··::......~ \,Vritt en da in1 of ·o wrie rsh ip o r interes t hav ing b een fi fed to, certain o f th e said thing·s herein seized this warra nt, th e said cla im an d the ,things in th e ~!a im parti cula rly de scribed, , a re her eby certifi ed to the 3.- If Ar den t Spirits a re bein g tra nsported in a n uat om obile, boa t, wago n, buggy, o r other ·vehicle, th e A rd ent Spirits and contain ~rs shall be pr eserved a nd the vehicle shall b e d elier~d to th e Sergeant · of th e · City, th e facts r epo rted to: th e Prohibition Director an d Com monwea lth's A ttorney a nd A rdent Spiri ts a nd con tainers di sposed of as provided in No. 1, above ( A copy of th is war ran t a nd p roper r etu rn w ill be suffi cien t r epo rt ) . 4.- A copy of this wa rtan t mu st be postei·at the ft'a'n t on the doo r of th e roo m, · ~r pla ce th e A rd ent ';Spirits may t. .............. ..... ......... . ·N o claim o'f ·ow nership. o r interest in any of the sc1 i'd things seized· havin g, bee n fjl ed herein in com Pl.ia.nce ,with tµ e la,v, th e , sa m e are her eby adjud ged to th e Coma11d decla r ed co nfis ca ted a nd .fo rfeited 1 · monwea lth.. H ere say P~p.ce, hou;~_e, . room, boat, D escrip ti on of A rd en t' Spirit s ~ ---- ....~ . :,_. ...................................... rn~lin::, . . .... ... ...I.·.....·:.... "/JI. ..•. . ....... ,. ... .. .. ....... _.nesses :· da; .................... (7)........1... 192:.(f, by :searching the . w ith in stated .......... [ ~ The foll owiiig named .offic ers a nd pdsons assisted m e ·in the execution of- .this ; wa rrant : . J........ . o f t 11·1s. .... .. ........ ... .... .. ..f or de...... .. Court t er.min atio n· and th e sqid thi ngs uncla ime d ai:e hereby ad1uclged , a nd · .d ecla red co nfisca ted a11d forfeited to · th e Comm onwealth . ' Give n tp1·d er my ha.nd this ...... .. ,... ..... .. ;. .. ..... .. :..... day of . ....... .................,... .......... .... ...... ·········••··· ........................... ....... .... . '. :..... .. .~ .. ... ' .' .................. •.• ...' ............ .. ' ..... ..' ' ·· · ·· ·· ·· ····· ··,1··· -~ ............. :............. ........ ... ..... 192L ... .. . ' ~ ,.................... ,'.,...................:........ ,Tiii~..~?.. M~i;;;;~; i-; ·NOTE~Unless wai:ran t iss ued for ;A rde~t Spirits b eing , t ranspor.ted· in v.ehicle, boat or baggage' it is to b e _retµrn ecl to. the .jurisdic ti on fr om w hich is~b ecl. If is.sued · for_. ·A rcl en-t · Spirits so tra nspo rted, it_'· ca n be exei:uted 111 any pa rt of th e State, tancl retutn ed to any' ju~tice in , a ny ·c ou nty o r city: throu gh w hich · ' . ' tl1ey we re .earne d. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : * ....... . ..... To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, are hereby commaniled to su,mm,on . . .. .~ . . . 2/ ....<:£:.~ ./ Y:. . '. . ,dr__~ . ~ ~~71'. ~ .' ... to appear before the Judge of' the Circuit Cou,rt of' BoclcinJ!ham, County, at the Court House thereof, atl0o'cloclc, a. m,., on the .. to testify and the truth ···················· ···· ·· ········ ~ ~ sy; /~~ d?'~, ..19 . .k, (; of ... . in behalf of the Conunonwealth before the Grrincl Jiiry ' ······ · · ~...... ~~ who stands charged with a nd inclicted for a felony ..... . ...... . . . ....... ........ ... . . misdemeanor . .11.nd this .........~ hall not 01nit iinder the penalty of £ l 00. .11.nd hcive then and there this Writ. . _,,,. !¥'iJness, J . F . BLACKBURN, Clerlc of' our sciid Court, at the Coiirt House, the ~ of ~~ . ~ (? and in the 1~ , 19"1.:.. .......... ........... . .. t:. News.Record. Harrisonburg, Va. 1Ji year of the Comnionwealth . ,{!«._~l::f~-- ... , Clerlc. �Co py of th o 'ol ivo rin :g a tru e l:. x eo ut to. wi th in Su mm on s _ I n pe rs on . t ~ '\. ,\ ~ V ~ ~ ~ - ... ._ _ -- -- ~ !. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, ctre h el'eby com1nanded to su,mmon .. to app eal' before the Ju,dge of' the Cir ciiit Cou,rt of' Roclcingha,m, County, r:it the Conr t .Hozise thereof , at 10 o'clock, a, m., on the. . ... dny of. . 1 9 . ... ., to testif'y and the triith to say in behalf' of' the Comnionwealth ngainst who stwuls chnrgecl with a nd inclictecl f'or a f'elony misdem,eanor , .JJ. ,ul this . . . .. ...shctll not omit under the penalty of' £ 100, .Jl.ncl have then and there this W rit, Witness, J. F . BL.Jl. GKB URN, Clerk of ou1' snicl Coit rt, r:it the l'oztl't Hou,se, t h e ..clay of' . ........, 1 9 ........., and in the l J;, ..........th yea,r of' the Co nunonwenlth . ................................... News~ Reco rd , Harrisonbur~. Va . : Clel'k. �--- I I ' f -- �I �• �/ ' ; , , A I' -.1(< ✓ Jlia4. . !IIOJIU KORlIS . t .. • , .. ... .ADS. ... ~ Pro • .- CODOllWEALTH ,. I k I _J . 1 ' , l .: , \... l I .,,,.~: ~ I t f ~- ' ,I 1' ~ I i ~ 1 ./ i J, i f• • I ;ud _vr"_ j)} :3 1 15 r ' / ) ,- ; 1"'-<.- y \ , .. _,,-L- (_ t- .I_· ../ ~ I I c -o: / I • I 'I [,i_ (/J, I I • " If' /1 / I" .. ( / {/ t I ;.1 ·- �. "-- i . I ~ .) ( j t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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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. 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Thomas Raines, Jacob Cisler, William Raines; Newton Raines Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Subject The topic of the resource Disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God 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_020_023 Cisler Raines https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_008_007.pdf 5ab91b669d6a5999934fcbdea7f6113d 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. 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Thomas Ramsbottom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822 Subject The topic of the resource Threat of bodily hurt Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, maim or do bodily hurt. 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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. 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Thomas Ramsbottom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1823 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with two indictments of 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_008_011 Ramsbottom https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a3253aed8dc6b67b6b402ce385c24da6.pdf c25d4ea78901c5727f422f37c91615db PDF Text Text ::t Upon an Ind1otment for a M1edemel'anor • JJ)S • COivil iI mni BAL TH 1 JI ' 4- , �. / I Y. l ! I ~ .,, j l~ / ✓ �S'1 . '.i:~ OF V1::t GI H A , ,QU N'.;:Y OF ~OCKIH GH H, to - vi t : In the S ircui t Co urt of s3id Co unty : ~he :,rand jurors in n n d for the body of county of Jou ~di:ig h m [• 11Cl n ov. at :,e ndinf SB id said court at i ts October t erm, 19 2 1 , uron their oat h s , do p resent that '::homas Sager wi thin one y ear next y rio r to t h e f indin~ of I . this indictr11 ent , i n the sa id. co unty of R. oclr inp: h nm , did . [. unl wfully manufqcture , sell , o - e , keo - , sto re a nd e x ose for s a le , ;ive 8 iVAY , . trm1sp ort , dis p ens e , s olicit , advertise An d rec e iv e orc'ters f or ard e nt and di gnity o::: he C ornrnon ·;e 1th of V ir g i ni8 . '::h i s i n<lictP-1.ent is ''l . L . Di l l a r d , s p i ri t" , a ga inst the r eace • vr . -ound o n t he tes timon~T o~ Sh i ffl ett , B . C . 1'1 11l r , a n d 133 u g h , ·1 i t n ess c s swor n i n court jury to , i ve ev i rlenc e . r;Fin n d se nt before the g r nd �v/o L. ~ :-: P Ro. g(r.- ;:.. ,.. C ommonw ea lt h v. ) Indi ctment ; .::1bol:1E s Sager Hi sdem ean or :- Vi ol. Pr o. .\ ct . Qc~ober term, 1S21 A ~rue ill · L F o rem~m D. ·,7• . ~a r man Co mmo nweal t h ' s Attorney I �I N THE CIRC UIT COURT OF _ROCKINGI{M.1 com TY I VI RGI TIA. COMMONWEALTH Vs). THOMAS SAGER. BE IT RE!'.J.f{MJ3ERED TH.AT on t he trial of t h is case the Common- weal th, to ma inta i n the indictment tetarned by the grand jury, introduced the following witne s ses, all of whom were f irst duly s worn and who t est ified: V{ . L. DILLARD, exami ned in ch ief by Mr. Earman for the Com- ;nonwealth: Q, Mr. Dillard, you are the she riff of Roc ki ngham County? A Yes, sir. Q, Mr. Dill ard, just st a te to the jury, the re, what you kn ow ab out t h is c a se of yo ur o·wn knowl edge ? A Gentleme n, on Octob er 11th , 1921, I had information as to a car t hat was comi ng in the dir ~ction of Harrisonburg containing some suit cases, and t ha t it was a West Virginia car with two men i n it und er the influence of whiskey. I swore out a war rant for the West Virginia car and proceeded on rrry way towards Broadway. I found t h is car on the road lead ing fro m the Va lley turnpike throu gh :Mayl and , and ac ross to the :Broadway ro ad, near the Sigler orchard on top of the hill, and when I pulled up to it I found three men in the car; one was Mr. Byron Baugh, who between livea:xmua Broadway and Timbe rville; c. B. Fulk, vn10 lives at A Bennett 's Run near the West Virgi n i a line, and t h i s young man who gave his name as Tom Sager. time. The t wo men, c. They were all in the c a r at the :B. :F\llk and Byron Ba ugh, were on the playing c a r ds. back-seat ' They had a deck of cards and money up, ��-- 2 -- and Mr. Sager was on the front seat, leani ng over, with some otheir cards in his hand. He claim ed that he wasn 't playi ng. The It might be that Mr. Sager was not playi ng, he and I gave him the bene fit of it. It mi ght h ave been t ha t car and was just holdi ng the c a rds. ~ asked them to get out of the They state d to them that I had a warra nt for them -- for the car. men were playi ng. rr. all three got out, and I told Mr . Shifl ett to look throu gh on Sager , and Mr. Sager had cont aine. <nde r his coa.t, or he had er a swea ter at the time, and he had conta ined under that sweat ey right here (indi catin g) that quart can (jar) with that whisk Mr. !\llk was consi derab ly drunk and Mr . Baugh was consi derabl y under the influ ence of whisk ey. Mr . Sager did not show <i the to me to be under the influ ence of whisk ey, altho ugh I foun car was liquo r on him and he s a id it was his at the t i me and the in it . and So I broug ht the three gentle men here to Harri sonbu rg: v,e re Mr. Baugh and Mr . Fulk were tried befor e the magi strate and d fined five dolla rs i n each case for gamb ling, and were turne his. I will show you gentl emen tha.t I g ot the cards and I of also g ot the money , or I got that much money , (producing deck and cards of some money ) and that money I picked up off the seat, loose . shows that they were reall y in the car. MR. EARMA,r: I do not think that has anyt h i ng to with this quest ion. •o WITNESS : I just wante d to show that that wa.s t here . Mr . Sager had some of the card s in his hands , but wheth er he was playi ng or wheth er he wasn ' t, I do not know. MR . HA111 i R: I subm it that that i s not evide n ce in this case, wheth e r he was or was not p)ayi ng cards . THE COURT: ~ The witne ss says he does not know wheth er Sager was playi ng or not. Mr. Dilla rd, about how much liquo r is in this quart jar which you found on the perso n of Mr. Sage r? A There is ab out, I judg e"~ That is a quart can and it is ��-- 3 -- abo ut thr ee qua rter s ful l -e, (In terr upt ing ) It is thre e par ts gon you me an, do you n ot? MR . F..Al[MER : WITl\i'ESo : Tha t is wha t I mea n. It is one - fou rth ful 1? Q. I had it ana lyz ed, One -fou rth ful l; tha t is wha t I mea n. e . I got the liqu or on the and thi s is the ana lys is tha t was mad h. 11t h and I had it ana lyze d on the 12t lys is show? W'~at per cen t of alc oho l did the ana A ~ s per cen t alc oho l. Fif ty- fou r and thi rty -ei ght h hun dre dth A It is gra in alc oho l. d on the per son of The n , i n t h e qua rt jar whi ch you f oun ng bet wee n a pin t or a ha lf Mr. Sa ger tha t day the re was som ethi 54.3 8 per cen t of alco hol ? pin t of moo nsh ine liq uor , con tain ing Q. A Yes , sir . And Q. is in Pla ins t he auto mob ile t he poi nt a t wh ic h you fou nd Sag er in nty , Vir gi n ia? Mag ist eri al Dis tric t, Roc kingham Cou u A Ye s , sir ; it is. Q. hie ? And he adm itte d tha t the liqu or was A Yes , sir . ~ And the auto mob ile was his ? A Yes , sir . CRO SS-E XM n AT I Olf BY :MR . H.A1 1 mn: t bei ng moo nsh ine liqu or; X Mr. Earman has ask ed you abo ut tha moo nsh ine liqu or is the all you hav e to jud ge from tha t it is t he fac t? f ac t t hat it is wh ite? Is not tha t or . ba re tha t I h ave A It b ear s all tha t t h is cla s s of liqu tak en in cus tod y. the re is no diff ere nce You kno w, as a mat t e r of f act , tha t ther it is leg ally made liqu or as it run s from the sti ll whe X in or ille gal ly made? you know· It has the same col or at tha t tim e; ��-- 4 -- that? A I woulc. not say that it is all the same color. I have see n liquor t hat is not the same color as t hat • X • s newly made have you? Not when it wa A Yes ., when it is run off -- when it is newly run off. I have some in my possession, no\v, that I got \":hen it was running off that is not like that liquor (inrlicating). X Do y ou or do you not know that the d istilli ng process with liquor i s nothi ng i n the world but the conde nsed st eam v1hich arises from boiling the b ee r or fluid and which runs out clear as water, aft e r it has come from the distill e ry? A Depend s on wha t br and t h ey are making; s ome make one brand and some another of goods. X I do not want to put you in a bad position, Mr. Dillard. I know you are wrong. I will a sk you, have you ever b ee n to a grain distill e ry? A Not to a gr _in dis t ill ry. X Have yo u ev er see n rye liquor run off? A No, sir. X Have you ever se en corn run off at a distill ery? A No, sir. X You ha.ve see n apple brandy run of f ? A Ye s , s ir; I hav e s ee n app le brandy made . X That comes out clear? A Yes, sir. And I am telling you about t h is ma·a h tha t • they make up that looks like hog slop. X Di d you ever s ee any r. distillery, gov ernment or otherwi se. where they were making rye or corn liquor tha t was not produc ed from a mash just suc h as you mentio n? A I don't know. I neve r s aw a g ov ernment still i n operation~ X You never saw one? �• (. �5 A No, sir. X As a ma tter of f a ct, it doe s run white just like t hat. Th is b oy {S ag e r) you say, wa s s obe r? A Yes, sir. I do know t h is, tha t t he s e little di s tiller - and you kno w it yours elf -- if you catch them, that the stuff is not always white li ke that. They ruri t h e stuff t h rough the s till the sec ond time, or they . ar e suppos ed to do it. ies It is all wh i t e, but t h ey run it throug h t h e second time X to ge t streng th, d on' t they? A I d o no t know. I do no t kn ow t h e proce ss of runni ng liquo r. · I kno·w tha t wh en I have g ot them the liqu or i s n ot cle a r and wh it e l i ke that. X Is not that due in a large measu re to t he ves sels t hey use, that some of t hem are not cl eanly? A I do not kn ow. Witne s s to l d to st and a s i de. D. W. SHI FLET'l' , exam i ned i n c hief for the Commo nweal th by Mr. Earma n, testif ied: ~ Mr. Shifle t t, what is your given name? A Danie l W. Shifle tt. Q, Yo u a re a spe ci a l offic e r, are y ou, for thi s coun t y ? A Ye s , s ir; of the town . ~ Of the city of Harris onbur g? A Yes, sir. You were with Mr. Dill ard when he arres t ed Th omas Sag er on Oct ob e r 11, 19 21, down here n ear t h e Sigler orchar d, e re you Q, not, al ong t he road there? A Yes, s ir. Q. Who search ed Mr. Sag er? A I did. ��6 -- Q. What did you find on him? A his righ t I foun d a quar t can unde rnea th his swea ter, on side , i n here (ind i c at ing) . Q. What size d can was it? A Q.ua rt. Q. How much liqu or was in the can? A t; it was n't a Look e d like between a pint and a half -pin pint and it was over a half -pin t, I thin k. Q. Did he have hie sham or coat butto ned up? I sear ched Yes, sir; I thin l( it was butt oned up. I know to find anyt hing . -his pock ets and bega n to thin k I wa.sn •t goin g of had his arm in I sear ched in the re (ind icat ing ) and he kind A that way, and this can was righ t up in ther e. I r P. ache d unde r- neat h his swea ter and pull ed it out. the liqu or Q. Did he have this cont aine r or frui t jar with i n it in his pock e t? A No, it wa s righ t unde rnea th h is swea ter. It was not in ter. I do not know his pock et at all; it was unde rnea th his swea her it was down this whe ther he had his hand in his pock et or whet I do not kno w what way -- his swea ter was tole rabl y tigh t -- and of the swea ter or kept the can up ther e, whet her the tigh tnes s whe ther he held it the re by his arm. him ~ You do not kn ow h ow he held it on his p e rson ? A :No , sir. Q. ter? He had the liqu or in a can unde rnea th his swea A Yes, sir11 Q. Did you say he had a coat on or not? A No, sir; he had no coat on. ~ Did he say whos e liqu or it was? They as ked A. I don 't know as he s a id whos e liqu or it was. his car • . I abou t the car and I unde rstoo d h i m to say it was �• �-- 7 -vra.s. not kn o ;,·; as he sai d who se liq uo r it had bP. en c arr yin g thi s Q. Di d he say how l ong he t? his sw eat er , or any thi ng lik e tha "0 can und er Q, No, sir ; he did n ot sta te at all . Di d he S R-Y whe r e he ~as g oin g? A I th i nk he s id d h e Q, e from ? Did he say whe r e he :had com A West Vir g i .1ia , I t hin k . Q, to come i n po ss e ss ion of t h is Did he s ay h oi,7 he hap pen ed A g o i n,; t o WR S o a or • liq uor ? to say t h at. A No; I did not und ers t End h im re a su i t cas e? Did you s ee i n hi s aut om ob il e the ~ A I saw two . Or a han d-b ag? Q. A I sea rch ed t wo sui t-c ase s . Where we re t he sui t c ase s? t he h i nd sea t, and one was A On e vms beh ind , I t h i nk , on re wi th the pri son ers and tol d in fro nt. The sh eri ff sto od the did r che d t he se t wo sui t ·ca ses an~ me to sea rch thi s car and I sea not fin d any thi ng but clo the s. n t p a r t of the c Rr, and the Q. One sui t ca9 c was i n the fro a r b etw een the two se a ts? oth e r vras i n the r ear of t he· c Q, Ye s , sir . A MR . HAl ~ = R: I do n't wis h to cro s s - exa min e . Wi tne ss tol d to sta nd asi ne . m ine d by Mr. Ear ma n for t he BYROlT BAUGH 1 ano th er wit nes s exa Common wea l th , t est i f i ed : nts of the car whe n the she rif f Q, You vrer e one of the occ upa st of r. Sag e r and you rs e lf' and rre a e h t e mad ett ifl Sh ,:r. 1 and Mr . Fu lk, wer e you not ? A Ye s, sir • • �l: • �-- 1 3 -- to yo u? Whioh su it ca se be lon ge d X The t an on e. Whe re di d you ha ve it? e ca r . A In the hin d- se at of th su it- ca se fo r th is ja r? the in m roo t no s wa e er X And th X A No , si r . yo u? You sa y the c a r be lon ge d to X A Ye s, si r. r? Wha t is yo ur ag e, Mr. Sa ge Fe br ua ry . A I wi ll be 22 th e 6th of an d oc cup an ts of th e ca r, Fu lk X I be lie ve th e ot he r t wo r to a ce rt ain ex ten t? uo liq of e nc lue inf e th r Ba ug h, we re un de we re . A Ye s, si r; I gu ess the y X X Si r ? A ed. lik e it . I gu es s t h ey we re ; the y act X You we re so be r? Ye s, s ir . th ei r li qu or ? Do y ou kn ow wh ere t h ey g ot A No, si r; I do no t . ve , at Mr . Fu lk 's home? lie be I , t gh ni e th t en sp X You X A Ye s, s ir . Mr . Fu lk ' s th at mo rni ng ? h at tim e did yo u le av e/I home X W rni ng . bo ut 8 o'c lo c k in th e mo A X Abou t 8 O'c loa k? so me thi ng lik e th at . A Ei gh t or 9 o'c lo ck , s le ft home th at mo rni ng , wa he en wh r be so s wa lk Fu X C. B. he no t? . e take n s ome, I don ' t know hav t gh mi He s. wa he ht A I tho ug fo re he le ft his home. be g hin yt an g kin in dr s hi I do n't know of �.[ �-- 14 -- x You do n ot know wh ere he sot his li quor aft er h e left his home? A No; we s topp ed at seve r al pl aces, but I d on't know whether he got li quor or not. I don't know where he got it. He di d n ot get it of me, I am sure. X Where did y ou stop? A stopp ed at Cootes 1 for one place. X Cootes 1 Store ? Yes, sir. G. X And a~ Fulk 1 s Run. You stopped at Fulk' s Run, t oo ? A Yes, s ir. I wa s getting gas; and at Broadway I got some I do not know whe re h e went. cylinder oil. I wasn 't watc hing him, then. X Do you know where Mr. ·Baugh got his liquor? A No, sir. He was a.bout the same way when I s aw him as he was when he was up here. MR. HAMMER: Wha t was that"? WITNESS : I did not see any chan ge in him. drink . it myself. I d on' t X Did Baugh or Fulk know t hat y ou had this liquor under y our sw.e ater? A I don't supp ose they did. They both s aid they did not. don't think t h ey did. X Wh at d i d y ou do with the li quor that ni ght when you went to Mr. Fulk ' s? You took your sweater off when you went to bed, didn't you? A Yes, s ir. X What did y ou do with your liquor t hen? A I had it hid until the next morning. X You hid it until the next morning? A Yes, sir. Witnes s dismis s ed. I ��15 -- Mr. Hammer for the B. F. MOYERS, swo rn, exam ined in chi ef by acc use d, tes tifi ed: phy s ici an, I beli ev e , Q Doc tor Moy ers , you a re a pr acti cin g gin ia? and pra ctic e at Matth ias , \ est Vir A· Yes , sir . , Thomas Sag er? Q How long hav e you known this you ng man od. A I hav e known Sag er f r om chil dho chi ld? You hav e known him sinc e be was a litt le Yes , sir . A he bea rs in tha t Q Do you know the gen eral repu tati on t hat th? com mun ity amon g the peo ple t here for tru s e to the peo ple over the re, A Well , this bas b een a surp ri ght bet ter of hi m than qui te a sur pris e, bec ause t h e people thou ther e eve r sinc e I hav e tha t. He has had a goo d repu tati on bac k kn own him . Q You me an , repu ta tion for tru th, to o? A Yes , sir . and as to the surp rise Q From you r ans~ er wha t am I to und erst tion or a bad rep uta tion of the peo ple -- tha t be · had. a go od rep uta as a law-ab idin g citi zen ? He had the rep uta tion of a good citi zen . tha t he wou ld be into a thin g like thi s. CROSS-EXAMINATION BY MR . E RMAN : A It was a sur pris e X Where do you live , Doc tor? A Ma tthi as. X Doe s Mr. Sag er live in the same tow n? home. A I do not know jus t whe re he mak es hi s His f a the r · pa rt of the tim e; is not livi ng and he sta ys with his mot her the time this summ er. and then he sta id with his unc le pa rt of ? X How f a r d o they live fro m whe re y ou live �I �-- 16 -- A Just across the road, perhaps, 50 or 100 yards from my house . X You say his general reputation for truth is good? A Hie general reputation in every way, as far a s I know, is good. J. Vi itness dismissed. c. HEPNER, sworn, examined by Mr. Hammer for the accused, testified: Q Where do you live, Mr . Hepner? A Matthias, West Virginia. Q What business are you engaged in there? A I am post-master, and in the meroantile business. in that busineseY engaged Q How long have you been . . A About twelve years, I guess. Q Do you know Thomas Sager? A Yes, sir; I know Mr. Thomas Sager. How long have y ou known him? A Ever since he could walk. Q Do you know his genera l reputation in the community in which he lives as a truthful man? A His reputation is good as far as I know. I never hea rd anything at all to the contrary. Q Do you know the reputation he bears in that community as a law-abiding oitizen? A He has never been arrested before as I know of, and I have known him ever since he was a boy. As I understand, his reputation both for truth and as a law-abiding citizen is good among the people with wh om he lived? A Yes, sir. Witness dismissed. ��-- 17 -- for the E. L. STRAWDERMAN, swor n, exam ined by Mr. Hammer $ocu sed , test ifie d: Where do y ou live , Mr. Staaw derma.n ? At Mat thia s, West Virg inia . A Q What is your busi ness ? Bl acks mith ing . A uctin g How long have y ou betiln livin g in Matt hia s and cond . the bla cksmith busi ness ther e ? l ast 12 or 15 A I oan 't jus t exac tly tell y ou, but for t he year s. Q Do y ou know Thomas Sage r, the defe ndan t here ? by. A Yes, s i r ; I have known hi m ever sinc e he was a ba in that oomQ Do you know the gene ral repu tatio n he bear s mun it7 as a trut hful boy? A Ye s , s ir; good . hat c ommuDo you know the gene ral r e,Pu tatio n he bear s in t ni ty as a l aw-a bidi ng oitiz en? to misb ehav e, A Yes, sir; it i s g ood. I have neve r known him anyt hing a gain st even , anyw here . This is the firs t I ever hear d him at all. Witne ss dism issed . the accu sed, T. W. MATTHIAS , swor n, exam i n ed by Mr. Hammer for test ifie d: Q Wh ere do y ou live , Mr. Matlh i as? 4 Near Matth ias, w. Va . Q What is your busi ness ? A Farm ing. Q Do you know Th omas Sage r, the defe ndan t here ? A Yes, sir • .Q How long have y ou known him'? ��18 -- A Ever since he was a small child. Q Do you know the reputation he be a rs among the people of that community for truth'? A Yes, sir; a very good reputation, as far a s I know. I have never heard anything to the contrary. How about his reputation as a law-abiding citizen'? A Very good as far as I know. I never knew him to misbehave anywhere. Witness dismissed. And t h ereupon the accused, by counsel, rested; and this being all of the testimony introduced , or offer ed t o be introduced on behalf of either the Commonwealth or on beha lf of the accused, the accused, by counsel, requested the Court to instruct the jury as follows: 1. The Court instructs the jury that the accused is presume d to be innocent until his guilt is established by t e evidence, and that he rests secure in this presumption of innooence until proof is adduced which establishes his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court instructs the jury that if they believe from the evidence that the accused had in his pocket less than one pint of liquor which he was transporting upon his person from Matthias, test Virginia, to Roanoke, Virginia, for his own use, and if they believe from the evidence that this was an inadvertent violation of the law on his part, th en the jury a~e instructed tha t they may find him guilty of a misdemeanor and fix his punishment by fine, provided said fine sha ll not· be less than $ ---- • ��19 3. The Court i nst ructs the jury that if t hey believe from the evidence that the accused Thomas Sager had in his overc oat po~ ket less than one quart of ardent s pirits which he was transporti ng from Matthi as, Vest Virginia, where he formerly lived, to Roanoke, Virginia, where he was going to work, on the 11th da y of October, 1921, yet if they further believe fro m t he evidence that the accused was not transport ing liquor fo r s ale, then the jury must find the accused not guilty. 4. The Court instructs the jury that if t hey beli eve fro m t he evidence in this case beyond a reasonable doubt that Thomas sager had in his overcoat pooket less than one quart of ardent spirits when he was arrested near Broadway, Va., in Rockingham County, yet if t hey further believe from the evidence that he was earrying these a r d ent s pirits for his own personal use and not a s a means of evading the meaning and intent of the Prohibition. ct of this State, a nd not to be used contra ry to the Prohibitio n Act of this Sta te, then t h ey must find the a ccused not guilty. 5. The Court instructs the jury that if they believe fro m the evidence tha t Thomas Sager when he sta rted fro m bis residence near Matthias, West Virginia, had less than one quart of liquor in bis suit case, and, that, thereafte r, while en route from Matthias, West Virginia , to Roanoke, V&., he stopped a t the home of s. D. Holloman where he got a pa ir of shoes which he placed in his suit case, taking said liquor therefr om and placing the same in his pocket, that the c a rrying of s a id liquor �• t • ' . �-- 20 -- on his person under those circumstance s was within the f a ir intendment of the law carrying the same in his personal baggage, and they must acquit him. · ~~ But the Court refused to gra nt said instructions requested {6;;" A by Counse l for the a ccused; to which a ction of the Court the accus ed, by counsel, excepted. Thereup on, the Court, on re ques t of the Commonwe alth by Counsel, gave the Jury t he follo wing instructi on, or ally: INSTRUCTION / Gentl emen of t he Ju r y , the law forb ids t he t r ansp ortation of ardent s pirits for any dista nce or for any period of time, exoept that it allows one to transp ort ardent spirits in his baggage p rovided it is not to be used for an illegal purpose. He oaanot car r y it about hi s person a t any time for any purp ose. If he carries it, transp orts it, from one pla ce to another, a bout his pe r son, he is guilty of a violation of the law. To the granting and giving of said instruction by t he Court t o the jury the accused, by counsel, excepted. Thereupon the case was submitted to the jury without a rgument, a nd the jury, a fter having re t ired to the ir ju r y- ro om to consider of thei r verdict, retu r ned i nto Court, and rendered the following verdict: "We, the jury, find the defend ant, Thomas s ager, guilty as cha rged in t he indictment and fix his punishment at confinement in jail for one month ~nd a fine of $50. 00. c. B. Lawson, Foreman." Thereupon, the accused, by c ounsel, moved the Court to set I ��-- 21 -- aside the said verdiot and grant him a new trial, on the ground that said verdict was oon rary to the law and the evidence; but the Court refused to grant said motion, and proceeded to ent er judgment in aooordanoe with said verdict. To which action of the Court in refusing to instruct the jury ss requested by the accused, by counsel, and in instructing the jury in accordance with the request of the Commonwealth ,by counsel, and in refusing to set aside the said verdict ·of the jury, as contrary to the law and the evidence, and in entering judgment in accordance therewith, the accused, by counsel, exoepted, and prays that this his Bill of Exception No. 1, may be signed, sealed and enrolled and made a part of the recor~ ti: . of /f ~' -da1 C, ~~ of this Court, which is accordingly done this ~ . ~ ,· , 1921, ,. 4~;i°wn .:,J/~=~~ ~~ ~ - ~ ~ a.-. tieYt9 4;.M ilhe ~f the P&aaoring of said j~agmon=t;... ____✓,___,___ , _~ -------~--J UDGE. ��-- 8 -- You and Mr . Fulk were on the r ~ar seat of t h e car? ~ A Yes, sir. Q, And whe re vva s Mr. S a g e r? A He was on the front se at. Q, Did you see Mr. Sag e r when the liquor was found on his person? A Yes , s ir; I saw him at t h e time he was taken out of the car ancl examined. How was that? Q, A I saw the jar when it was taken out from unde rneath hie sham. How much liquor d i d h e have Q. nder his sham, a.nd what w4s it in'? A In a quart jar. I junge b etween a pine or a half pint, · something like that , as near as I can r ecollect. Q, Do you kno w who ha.c'l. tha t? A Indeed, I d o not. Q, Do you know how lo ng h e had it unde r his sham? A No , sir; I do not. Q, Where d id you meet up with him? A I r,ras i n Bro adway rthe n I met up with him. What tir1e of d ay di Q, h come there , Byron? A Ind eed , I don't know, exactly, what t i me it was. I wanted to come to Harrisonburg, and it was just a few minutes before or after 9 o'clock, somewhere along there. In the morning? Q, A Ye "' , sir. I heard Mr. Fulk say that Mr . Sager vms comir1g to Harris onburg and I coul d go along. ~ Di d you know he had the liquor? A No, sir. ��9 -- This being all of the evidence introduced, or offere d to be introduced by the Comm onwealth, to supp ort the char ge al leged in the indictment 1 the Commonwealth , by Counse l, r es ted; and, there upon , the accused, offered the following evidence in his d,efense: THOM.AS SAG~R, the accused, b e i ng first dul y sworn, examin d in chief by Mr. Hammer, t est ified: Q. Where do y ou live, • Mr. Sag1?. r? A Matthias, Wes t Virginia . ~ In what county is t hat? A Hardy county . Q, I believe your f ather is dead but your mothe r is living? A Yes, sir. Q, You are cha rged here 'Ii t h transporting liquor from Mat thias, W.. Va ., into t'1is county, on the 11th of Octob er , J.9 21; where going were youAon that d ay? A l was g oing to Ro anoke, Va . Q, For what purpose? A To work. Q, When y ou st arted from Matthias, V/est Virginia, from your home, I mean , what d i d. you have? You we r e transporting your property and. this liquor, i f you han it. liquor? Where d id you get the Where d i d you bring it from? A From my home . Q. You brough t it from your home, at Mat t h ias, West Va.? A Yes, air. Q, When you started from home where was the liquor? where d i d you h ave it? A I put it in my suit case. ~ You A Yes, si r . Q. Di d you a f t erwar c s take it out of your suit c ase? A Yes, sir. put it in your sui t case? I mean, �\ ' �-- 10 -- .Why did y OU do that ? Q A I stopped at my sister's, about two and a half miles this side of Matthia s and g ot a pa ir . of shoes a na. a pair of rubbers and put them in my suit-case. and. after I did th at , I di d not have enough room to oarry it in my suit-case. Q Which of the t wo suit c ases was yours? The yellow or tan one. A Q Whose was the other suit-ca se? Bruoe Fu.lk's. A Q And when you found y ou did not have room in your suit-case you took the liquor out of your suit-ca se and put it in your pock et? A Yes, sir. Q Had you been drinking out of it in any way at all? A No, sir. Q · hy A I did not have room to put my shoes. did you t ake it out of the suit c ase ? Th ere was n' t room in the suit case for the t wo. Q Did you have that liquor for sale, or were you transporting it for sale in any way. Mr. Sager? A No, sir; I was taking it along for my own use. Q You were taking 1 t along for your own useY A Yes, s ir. CROSS-EXAMINATION BY MR. EARMAN: X When did you leave home, Mr. Sager? A October 11th. ,I October 11th? A Yes, sir. X What time was it wh en the officers got down there were you were? �r �-- 11 -A I don't hardly know. It was bet~ een 11 and 12 o'clock wh en I got up here as ne ar a s I oan tell. Where is Mr. Bruce Fulk? X A I do not know. I have not seen him since he was in Harris - onburg . X Did you not sp end the ni ght with c. B. Fulk on your way over here'? A Yes, s ir. I left home on the 10th, I guess it was, and oame out to Mr. Fulk' s t hat evenin g, and left Mr. Fulk's home t he next mornin g. X Then you di d not le av e home the same day you were arreste d? A No, sir. X You left home the day before that? A Yes, s ir. X And you spent the ni ght with Bruce Fulk? A Yes, sir; at his father 's. X You s ay y ou nev er drank any liquor on your way over here? A Yes, sir. X This is al l y ou had , t h en , when y ou left home? (indica ting liquor ). A Yes, s ir. X You had j u st that much? A Yes, s ir. X Now, you say, when you re ached Fulk's you got a pa ir of shoes A (Interr upting ) Not at Fulk's , but a t my sister 's, two miles and a half this s i de of home. X That was befor e you got to Fu.lk's ? A Yes, sir. X Your sister lives betwee n Fulk'e and your h ome? ��-- 12 -- A Yes, sir. X In West Virgi nia? A Yes, s ir. X And you got, at your siste r's, a pair of shoes and a pair of rubbe rs and put them in your suit- case? A Yes, sir. X Coul dn't you carry your shoes and y our rubbe rs easie r by r ap 'ing t h em up a nd putti ng them i n t h e car some place , or even put them on y our perso n, than you could your whisk ey? A If you have some thing in a oa r, often times someb ody pick s it up and ca rries it away. X So, y ou l ooked aft er y our sh oes; y ou were more i nte rest ed in your shoes than in the li quor? A I wante d to t ake ca re of both of them, of cours e. X Did you ca r r y t his liquo r al l the time under your swea ter from the time your sh oes were place d in your suit- ca se? A Yes, sir. X About a mile and a half t his side of your h ome? A Two and a half miles . X How far is it from Matlh iaa to where you were a rrest ed? A I gues s , about twent y-sev en miles , as near as I can tell you. X So y ou had the gl ass jar, t h en, unde r y our sweat er, c ar r ying it under y our swea ter, for a dista nce of about 24 1/2 miles ? A Twen ty-sev en miles ; 25 miles from my home to Broadway, and we were about two or t wo an d a half miles from Broadway hen we were a r r ested . X You say y our s uit-c ase was f ull and you could n ' t get t he liquo r in it? A Yes, sir; it was full. ��I NSTRUCTION No . _ . The Cour t i nstr ucts the j ury t hat the accu sed is pres umed to be inn ocen t unti l his guil t is esta blis hed by the evid ence , and t ha t he rest s aequre in that pres ump tion of inno cenc e unti l proo f is addu ced w whic h est abli shes his gu i lt beyo nd re a sonabl e doub t. INSTRUCTION No. - . The Cour t i nstr ucts the jury tha.t i f they b e li ev e from the evi denc e that the accu sed hao. i r:n his pock et less than one pint of liqu or whic h he was tran spor ting upon h i s pers on from Mat thias , West Vi r gini a, to Roan oke , Virg i ni a, for h is own use, and if they beli eve from t h e evid e nce t hat t h is was an i nadv e rten t v i ol at ion1 of the law upon his part the n the jury a r e i nstr ucte d that they may find him guil ty of a misd emea nor ann fix his puni shme nt by fine , provide d said fine sha ll not be less than $ • 1, -- -- ��nTSTRUCTION No._ The Court instructs the jury that if they believe from the evidence that the accused Thoma s Sager had in his overcoat'-pocket les s than one quart of a.rde nt spirits which he was transporting from Matthias, West Vi r ginia, where he formerly lives, to Roanolce, Virginia, whea he was going to work, on the 11th day of October, 1921, yet if they further believe from t he evidence that ther accused was not transporting liquor for s ale, then the jury must fin d the accused not guil t y. INSBUCTION No. _ __ The Court instruc t s the jury that if they believe from the evidence in this case beyond a reasonable doubt that Thomas Sager had in his overcoat pocket less than one quartt of ardent spirits when he was arrested near Broadway, Va. 1 in Rockingham County, yet if they further believe from the evidence that he was carrying these ardent spirits for his own personal use and not as a means of evading •O•w~bg:; the meaning and intent' of t he Prohibition Act of this 1' tbt:k•~xKJll'MU'iXand not to be used contrary to the r-Pi-ohibi ti on Act of this State, then they must find the accus ed not auilty. ��INSTRUCTION No _ __ The Cour t instructs the jury that if t hey believe from the evidence that Thomas Sage; when he started from his r e sidence ""· ne a r MattJm.ia.s, West Virginia, had less than one quart of liquor in his suit easer; and, that, thereafter, while en route from Matthias, s. w. Va. ~ to Roanoke, Va., he stopped at the h ome of D. Holloman where h e got a pair of shoes which he placed in his suit case, taking said liquor therefrom and placing the same in his pocket 1 that the carrying of s a i d liquor on his person:. under those circumstances was within the fair intendment of the law carr,lng the s ame in his personal ~aggage, and that t h ey must acquit him. �j �VIRGINIA: ~ the !/ufi/)(em,e ~u/)(t ol s#jtjtea/:;,, kid at the ff/J/)(a'J;/ ~ui/di nff tn the ~ity o/ f!lich1nond, on da'/1 o/ ] f OVPm the .,,rid •y 8th er . _ 9~1 . a er a 1ri t o 1.on t lie 1 eti tion o f T oPie.s error end en _e:rs eci_e a s .r Roe' .. · n ham tLe ci cui t court c ount r on t n :>. t 1 ay o wea t , f or thP ale ed vlo_- ion o. c onsider ec' t: P Sill :r the c u.r ~~ftJ r ol-~r n a Octo er , _ 9 1 , that t rn S£ t A rMJeC'11t:I.on y t ..e I'rohi it · on Act , w ereby it w s j_d Thor c-~· '3r .:.,C- l /.;.,~- to t'be and serve on. mont ' ~ t~me ir · i ; su J r s8dPaS is not to operete t cus'toc:~ -, no:r to TP_ee.s o r -' s OJr1.mon- e,r_rr._o:rwe....,: tr.. ut the sai dis1. r : P t e rr~eon er from custod y , i a_;_ , · I 0u A Cc_r7 , on ai_ . ~ Tes te: - - - ~ - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - -- • i • • ��IN VACATION: In the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Oourt of Appeals of 4th ., day of the Virginia at Staunton, on 1-' ond,qy 2 f. 19 December The Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia at Richmond certifies the following order in words and figures following, to-wit VIRGINIA: In the Supreme Court of Appeals, held at the State Library Building in the City of Richnond, on ThursdAy the 16 t h .,day of Ifov ember , 191:. 2 Thoma s S::i ge r A.ga ins t Pl ~i n ti f f in err or. Commonv e 1th of Virg i n i s:i De fend an t i n error. Upon R . wri t of e r yor ~nd super sedeAS to a ~udgment r en dere d by t h e c ircu i t co .r t of Rock ingh::im County , onthe 24th ., d s:i.y of Oct ober, 1921. This cause, which is pending in this Court at its place of session at Staunton, having been fully heard but not determined ~ ;:Ji~trffteiu~t i~i41~¥i IRi&~R1t~~~i:\11fe1lffll\»ln~~ ~!u~:;f aforesaid and arguments judgmen t script of the record of the of counsel, is of opinion, for reasons stated in writing and filed with the record, that t h er e i s no e r r or in t he judgmen t c ompl a ine d of. It is th ere fo re c onside re d t h t t he SA.me be a ffi r med ' and t h a t t h e pl Ai n t iff in error p ay to the Common '\'ea.l th dama ges defence her t bou ::i pended ex er a.c c ord i n g to l Aw, a nd ;:i l s o her c os t s by h here i n . Which is ordered to be entered in the order book here and forthwith certified, together with a certified copy of the opinion in this cause, to the Clerk of this Court at Staunton, who will enter this order in the order book there and certify it to the said circ u it c ourt ~ tty ' s t ax f ee $20. 00 Co s t a t Rch'm. i 1.77 A Copy, Teste: H. Stewart Jones, C. C. $?1.77 A Copy, Teste: ��Arrest Warrant COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, To Whereas, ~ ~~~~ dV ~ , a Constable of said County: ~~=---=><-_}___ _ _ _ __ c<;>mplaint and i formation on oatl ~ .,L'->----£-;.?4-:.~~'"""a2~~~a Justice of the said County, a--'Cl ~ ..L--C=-<--4£.-"'-"~""'--------19U , in the said County, did ~ 7, These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appree, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - - - - -- No.38 �Co111mo nwea!H1 vs. } Arres t \Varrant ~~-7 k -hc.L.. . . Executed the within warrcmt by arrestini,1 a nd deliverin g th e body of '" ; r 111o ning th e wi thin nam ed w itn esses in pcrso11, . ~ .... !' 1 -. ,,. __;;.· �THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 THE SH ERlFF OF ROCIUNGI-J AM COUNTY, GREETINGS: W e command you, that you ~ ~ 9 3 : - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - if he be ~ ~ t;- i, M--l. 1:,- .i,.J__ ~ -fl._vt d.. 6--M., found within your bailiwiek, and him safcly ke@p, so tl,gtyou lfave)us body forthwith before .the ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~~ n,e-(__.. r-f '7-/u..., u. C1rcmt Court of Rockingham County, at t:ne Oocu4i ~ li OO t~ol'.'@@f en ,_J..2. ;,-/, -v:J:--~_?!;t__ U'> ~il ·i.~·=u!'l ef Et ec14ie.in __ ________________________ ·wlo,. And have then and there this ·writ. at the Court House the 1 f kc flhtttds ,V-itncss J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court -----~.S.! ~~- day oL - --~ -, in the _l.Y_;J year of the Commonwealth. ___ -r-/ji/_ ,._ .__/,.-1 ~ ___ Clerk. �'fHE COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 THE S H E RIF F OF' ROCKINGH A M COUNTY , GREETIN GS : W e command you, that you ~~ ~ __~ ______________ if he be ~ ~ t;- P:, ~ IA -k ~ -/1.d. d.. ~ found within your bailiwick, a nd lmn safely keep, so t¥,-tyoa l{ay/e,his body fortln\lith before.the ~ ~ ~ - '-k-~~ n--~ r-f 1--A.L u, C1rcmt Court of Rockmg-ham County, at tl-te Oottt~ R@u00 tlieoro0f en -'¢-~-~---- / .2 ~I, t"tl H a er it!! ef 8: eel'4;e,in __ ______ _______ ____ _______ wftl±J- f Lo etttn:ds And have then and ther e this Writ. at the CourtHouse the 1 Witn ess J. F . Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court -----~ .S~~~- day of_ ___ ~ -, in the _l.>!.J year of the Commonwealth. _____,__,IP-J A ._/J ~ ___ Cl erk. �COMMONWE ALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To-wit : ·· ~ · ··· .. ~.. ~ .... .. .... ...... .. .. : . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... .. ... ... .. .. ... . . ...... . . . .. . .. ...... . . . .... ........ ... .... . ~ ... ..... .... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... ...... . .. . for ardent spirits and if such ardent spirits are found, to tak e them into your to take said car into your possession and bring the said ardent spirits and sons in whose possession they ar e found before m e, or some other Justice answer the said complaint and to be furth er dealt with according to law. possession and also the person or perof said County, to ...._ ~7-7 Given under m y hand this ...11. .....day of..& ~ ........................ ., 1921. J p: (SEAL) �~ .. Search Warrant for Cars �~e ~~ lA) J!:7 /d l. ,J () iv- ~P --- -- V lf ~ . .- . . . '-. ).,) - :J, I IJ ) ~ z , I~ . ,le ;J ~ .J A, ( 1 I \, ,.,, () '"2.--1 I~ I tf I ,r • C -· - I . tJ t t) ~- -: I\ olt !) '1 , • ·1 / o.3 \I lJ I., I I ' j't } ' •4 ( , } I t 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. Thomas Sager Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty testimony manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 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-box2-014 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 Sager