141 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_005-commonwealth-v-tom-ware.pdf 73ce96d0ec3eee2e4e36b7e6527de768 PDF Text Text COMMO!'"Vli'..A L '1R v./rk'I TOM 1/A.RE Felony (murder) 17 �-#~~ (/)_ t~?-,z..,-v~ ..... t-;- ' ~.@.~ 2/4t(, 17+-rlP-/ft/ q d~ ~f?- CU-u ()-a_ Q. /4. / h.ffi_fa~, . b ✓X 7--:;, r/ �)< INST3U.JTION No.ft_ The Gourt instructs evidence in this the deceased, believe case tbs t the defendant Turner, ner, thet or great and that bodily the defendant, then the Court tells ant not guilty; although ~rest bodily that make an ordinarily so believing, r:are, believed and and imminen~ shot and killed they should find they may believe Tur- the defen from the evidence that and imminent danger of death er believe b.1 the defendant reasonable and if the jury ha rill from the hands of the decease~ if the jury fu ther the time of the shooting from the t.o warrant he was in actual harrh from th,e deceased and that was not armed, was in actual did nothing the nefendant; the jury that the de•"endant was not in actual if thev believe tbe defendant, ground to believe danger of death Turner, in sheeting from the evidence had reasonable the jury that and prudent the deceased, that in fact the appe2ran0es were such that would person believe th:.t he and imminent danger from the hands of the deceased. at - �.I J ... 1t ~ a I + ~ .. . ~ t £ J '""t,...! • ... i f~ t . • ' f ~ ·i ..,. )J , ,- ,-.r . , r I < ,{ -L r ~ ~ ' I • , .. L -, .,J'• ~ .. e. .!' J t ) • .. J " ,I + l t t ... L ...' �Instruction The court a man shall necessary instructs be taken consequence the jury to intend J No. that of his acts. that the rule which he does, of law is that or which is a �- �Instruction The court killing malice is wilful, from this further instructs deliberate, fact. No. 2. --- the jury that and premeditated, whenever the the law infers �~ �Instruction The court ginia elevate proof is presumed the offence instructs No. the jury to be murder ~ that ~ ever~homic1de in the second to murder in the first degree, is upon the Commonwealth, and to reduce manslaughter, the burden p degree. in Vir- In order the burden the offence f is upon the prisoner. to to of ��No. If the jury that Instruction The court being with malice instructs aforethought which is perpetrated of wilful, first deliberate, degree. is guilty by IUITllla.,,lying and premeditated whoever kills of murder; in wait, killing a human that a murder or any other is murder kind in the ��Instruction The court nesses instructs is a question No. thejury exclusively where a number of witnesses for testify that the the credibility jury, directly of wit- and the law is that opposite to each other, , the jury the appearance testifying, of the witnesses and their intelligence, apparent and from all pearing on the trial, to give credit have the right on the stand, candor the other which witnesses accordingly. to determine their and fairness, surrounding from manner of their apparent circumstances are more w~rthy of credit, aoand �.. �~ w ----~ No. Instruction The court instructs the such a doubt as may be honestly any substantial charged. and material Reasonable is suggested and non-essential essential doubt entertained to prove and substantial a verdict circumstances. evidence in order fact or facts of conviction, to sustain to warrant necessary is as to the offence or grows out of the evidence doubt without It must be a doubt of material to find a reasonable doubt must be based upon the evidence, It must not be arbitrary to believe that and reasonably fact by the evidence, It must be serious jury 7 or that itself. it. an acquittal. for the jury and not of immaterial �,: 10 �~ <t No. Instruction (l/ tW~ sidering The court ins true ts the jury, the case, the jury hunt up doubts, chimerical a reasonable doubt, investigation that entertain A doubt the evidence such doubts to justify and it must arise of all of life hesitate not guilty. it would cause and pause, If, after you have an abiding satisfied it beyond all in con- in the case, a reasonable is insufficient considering conviction reasonable must not go beyond the evidence all must be and impartial and unless it in the graver and prudent is such trans~ man to to authorize a verdict the evidence you can say tmt of the truth doubt. to as are merely an acquittal from a candid were the same kind of doubt interposed actions of law, are not to go beyond the evidence nor must they or conjectural. as a matter of the charge, On the other to hunt up inferences hand, of you are the jury of guilt. �fo J • t I �Instruction The court malice is presumed instructs No. the jury from the fact _:t_ that of killing. on a charge of murder When the killing is proved, and is unaccompanied with the burden of disproving is thrown upon the accused. malice circumstances of palliation, ��No. &10 Instruction The court further a wilful, deliberate, sary the intention length that that the jury and premeditated of time prior such intention instructs to kill should to the actual should at the time of killing, come into that to constitute it is not neces- killing exist killing. existence or any time previously. any particular It is only necessary for the first time ��Instruction The court given with a deadly without facie, further upon the prisoner instructs // the jury weapon in the previous any provocation, wilful, No. deliberate, or even with slight and premeditated the necessity that a mortal possession of the slayer, provocation, killing, of showing extenuating wound is prima and throws circumstances. ��Instruction The court the weight case, to be given the jury witnesses if any, further instructs the testimony are authorized to the parties, in the result if of this No. the / .IJ.jury that of different to consider th: their temP'3r, if any has been shown; their demeanor whilst apparent means of information, intelligence; their witnesses relationship the same is proved; case; in determining their credit to the testimony of such witnesses as under stances such witnesses seem to be entitled • of the interest, feeling testifying; in this or bias, their and to give all such the circum- ��Instruction The court proven instructs the jury by the use of a deadly is relied upon, prisoner, and to avail such defense the burden No.~ that where a homicide is weapon, and the plea of self-defense of proving such defense rests him, the facts must be established and circumstances by a preponderance upon the shONing of the evidence. ��INS7JUGTION N ._ii) The Court instructsnthe 1s legal 2nd competent evidence jury t1at circwnstantial 1n a criminal have the right to consider it such weight as they may deem just to:-{ether with all the other case and the jury such evidem~e in this evidenceo and right, evidence ca:se and to give when considereq �--., r. 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'.'< -~ l C • ' r{ i t r .. + , CV \ ' f r• J 1 ~ L �The :}curt instructs fendant is of a different the jury that race should be given no consideration their dut_v, under their just oeths, the fact ..> from the jury and whatever 1s that the cle- a negro man by the jury and it is to give the defendant e fair, as if he were a white man on trial and iripertial trial crime charged in the indictment. just for tr.e ��INSTRU,,':'ON JO. --- 7.. ~e 1 1 ant stands . 1 Court instructs ed for indic dictment creates fendant; the Court. presumed to be in ocent in fact, the trinl i¼nd the Court further j,ecaus io more lffobable that of guilt the jury presumption tells t1 the jury upon me him in t_he in-1 the df\- the defendfmt is aG::.inst him in the in-, 1oes with every stage t at they ~nnot the de- than find tie de- th::;t l.e is innoeont, suspicions of his I of tho Cf.se. t .e oVi'ent.,e that 0 ho 1s guilty can they find him guilty at the Je~end- as against ,.,' of inno.cence and applies they may 0 that ch rtJ;ed a ,n inst whatever tells the fact of the crime c}ar,od this fen ~nt t roughout that offense no presum tion die tment end that fend8Il t cuil t th thejury it nor il t, nor can I they fin him guilty anee of the evidence the Court t elJs LAW OFFICES CURRY AND CARTER STAUNTON, VA. this ·nits boeause lS the jur they may believe in fr.var of the gl ilt th t the Comt.om,eBl tr, roof and must establish the guilt a mere pre that ;0 · ne~-' of the defendant; Gll.L t of the for o fur t er than I efendant \ cle8rly end conclusively be•~ all reasonable douut, ::Jnd if the jury after considerin all of he evidence bolieve that the Common his~ the_v o ht to find the de · ndant no.._t , iil I eal1h has~ fa ik d in �• r t J. 4 �---- INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court with danger, the actual actual for, state he will danger, and if jury where surrounding he acts other that where him to determine judicious to injure responsible make necessary. from appearances necessity and of re- arrl honest convict- for mistake as to men would have been mistaken, another, it tom ake use of such means to prevent and situation a man is threatened him as to the from reasonable not be held criminally when a man attempts the right the law authorizes of things to force; wooting ions, the instructs gives injury the injured man as the behavior �- ---..- ~ ,0 j- [ 't b 9 ol 0 o;t es ~I. oj ;t ~ u I err j-•I.[J I10I' ...'I tr{ ;:'.I •➔ B ml :'.) .0 ed 'il .ae .a erl;t e vl •u.1·. \,, I ~ .:., l IJ 1;:torr (;j' JJ .ut,n.i: oj !'! fJ s .i:.t ' ,. . rl j'o ;t ;t C, .. f rl -1- .c ,:; 'I ,., 0 r ... i • -1- " �1f I I The Court instructs theJj'uurrythat if there i any reasonable a,..(/~~ tr.eory arising out o~the evidence in this case upon which thejury cam find the defendant in the indictment, fendant the benefit in his favor LAW OFFICES CURRY AND CARTER STAUNTON, VA. mot uilty of the crime charged ega inst then it is the du t: of the jury togive of such theory and find a verdict him the de- of acquit tall �- -- -•r .: .. r '".\-.f,1 r r ~ t l .r .. J { . t· rf, L 1 ' • f l r ___,_.. --- ~ �The Court lieve instructs the from the evidence ed beti1een theless, the or shooting preponderance JillLuns on his ware associating case and Nettie jury the that that when he found land and believed togethero althouPh that that did not if Turner the that they shouldnbe- impropAr ,1illiams, defendant, of the evidence the accused, that jury in this the defendant instructs assaulting shoot "M" INS 'IRUCTION n relations the Court, never- arrant him in they believe from a did first defendant assault and Nettie he and Nettie exist- 'lilliams and �, .. -- �The Court tion of all instructs the evidence the jury in this the Commonwealth to establish charged ~ in the indictment that case, the guilt ~ upon full the burden considerarests of the defendant on as ��INSTRUCTION"D" The Court instructs the jury preponderance of the evidence the shooting, when he founa that at and that the accused replied and that Turner "You don't to shoot at hes excuse that if said asked ware, the fact id "I don't for Turner death1or serious they as to what was going on know and don't bodily should that believed harm, find give a damn" fare was on the land to shoot firPd the accused, ofTurner and if he shot, because shot in defense not guiltyo or and of the act of he was in imninent the fatal the accused started was no justification the accused, that of and Nettie give a damn" and thereupon that believe at him by Turner, then the question from a on thenight Sam Jackson give a damn" in anger, shooting person, they believe .Andrew Turner "I don't to attempt they further if the aecused, Williams that the fence, that danger of of his ��'.°ll~~'. ~'.~:d::''J)~t"'' Couoty, ,t th, c"'.'' ~m·u 1:':;P."'Z of~"" to testify and the truth to sa in behalf of tfJ_,;Co111111011wcalth against 1 ) ~~~ ···•·····················•·•·············· ··························/...~................. ................... ............... . , , who stands charged wij_h/rand indicted for a felony -~neanor. And this .......... ~f- day of ....... J. ROBERT S\YTITZER, Clerk of ·f ·--t..fh ...19? t mu! in the / p II: L PRES!, 110I omit 1111der/ir11alty of £100. HARRISONBURG, And bmw thr11 and fl there this Writ. Witness, ............ shall VA 011r said Court, al !hr Court House, thr 15/i,1~: tJ d:_ of thr C/monwealth: /,~~~···~~·~·,Z~~G_!:rl~ ===sz ,,,, 2 ./ br _,,< ====.,,-., ~ 'L_ �,e cop~ t 0 or • J.\• J t ~ ~ ~ , • ~~ ~ '1~ '- ~- ~. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : ~~a£:::z::t.tF~•;•' s::z /f ..............~~·.r, .. to appear before the,:J~J/ of the Circziit Conrt gckin_gham, at the Cozirt 1-lou,sethereof, a~'clock, a. 111,., on the . .. day of ..19 ..$...~ to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the Common- ~~1·i·i·~~~;;;;;J_ ..-·~~·.···.·_-_-_-_-_-·_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_::.··· ··················:·.·.·.· ·.:·.·.::::::::.-.-.-_-_-_._.._. :..... :8-~tl.tl~,.11..l.~.~:~.i~~, who stands charged with ancl indicted for ci felony .1.1.ndthis ...~.... and there thi~···;;;:i[· m~r ...... shall not omit zinder the penalty . of £100 . .1.1.ndhave then _]YjJE_ess•.•..:.::::-..:::.:-:·_ ..::-.: ..........~::?.. .... , Clerk of ow· said Cozirt, at the Court House, the /..L~of .......;...+···············l9 Netvs-Recorcl, Horrisonbur.(!, Va. ....if.:tr,:,,d in the 10,h y.ea,• of the Commonwerilth . Clerk. ....... ;J.{ff;. ................. ............................ , �a true cor 1 16 1932, Tl .., delivering ummon t"' ~ 'ert \'7ill ia:rrs, Garfield (' t. "._•n ruc-e, Li.z~i<:. Folla.ndwort.h, u,,. uler, Jot:. -r,,:..y, Claud "3a1 ~r, f}e )re;t °HJ .0.t. ';/.:-_1 is 1r.os J;'11rr, Jvc Beasley, and Alr,ert -,·tlls, Ras Stephson, Cl1c;.1.S Stro~ l .er, each in pe:rson. P1;;;v Perr:; ,, t f' ,,,Y\d in n,.Y1ailwic ...., Execut.ed T 1 :') ~ J 1~J· 1~~ .. -""', 1n .... ' c, ri ~ ~- It--... ' ~ ~' ¾ ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ~ To the Sheriff of if~ f!:!n · ~ are hereby commanded to smnmon .....~.~····~:. ...t~ ~ ...... ~~ .....~ ....4.~~··· ·1t . .... ··~······~~.' .~.~£.~ ~.~,rt.~.~ ~·I· ~-✓-~~ ct.~44 .. :,:fr!:/o:~ :.: ~:d:L of:;~ Greeting: ...... .............. ·~-···· ..~~/ .. ~ ~··y. •... . ................... ··········· ······················ ... ... . ... ~°.11rt.o'. ~ockh1. ba1~...~~1111~~• .. at the Court House ~Je.1:~ 1 to testify and the fr1tth to say in behalf of, the ····················•···············••·••··········1.;;;J County, against ....... . who stands charged with a·,d indicted for a felony 111lli],p11ea11ar. And this ................ ....... ....... shall not 011,~t111uler /1e11altyof £100. ~' . ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Co rt, at the Court Housr, thr / >?./1.~· . 197. day of ....... .-... ,¥:4;~ .J:.:;-a11d in the 15 ./. I P, 6 L PRES5. Aud have th{'// and fl there this Writ. Witness, £...4 HARRISONBURG, VA d...~ .. ·yrar of the Co·111111011wt:af'J.:_ , ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: f~ To the Sheriff of-Roe~ County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to mmmon . ....................................................................................................... to at . lp ear before the Judge of the, <;;ircuit Court of Rocking~,am Co1.nty, al the Court House thereof, :.Jo ft. · o'clock, a. m., on the _/r/. ....day of.................. ~ ............ . 19 .~.,?.,, to testify and the trnth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged with d indic!Pd for a felony ~rmetmftr . .................. shall 11ot omit 1111derprnalty of £100. And this .. And hai•e thr11 and there this Writ. WUn"~ d,y a/....... I" SWITZER, . t L. PRESS. H-'RRISON8URG. . ....... VA V.;w--r,. C/e,k of ou, ,-;J 1,.J;c,,nd ;nth, 15. a ut, ,t //,- Cmut ffa,,.,, th, u.,,c,y_.,,.,p .f L/; ... ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: . You are hereby commanded to mmmon .................. ?Jthe srriff t!~~· ···M ···i···-/l·,71··/~ ................... ;1d•..~··-\ ... .....r..~ ............................. ...It/?!4.!J. .../~ a. m., on the // ~ay . .. Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, to aPJ.earbefore the Judge of the 9rcuit at i£u{fock, .. ......... .1................ of. :. ~ ..~........... . 19 3... to testify and the trnth lo say in behalf of the Com1nn11wealth against ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::T~::w~::::::::··········· who stands charged w~ith And this.................. 1 indicted for a felony ..,.JJJ.ia1~e,11e,rn~,. . ................ shall not omit 1111drrpmalty of £100. And ha11e thrn and ~~~ Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, d,y of .. . ~ .. Clerk of 01,r said C urt, at the Court House, the . 19 ... ,J ,,,d ;,, th, 15 7 d P, ........ ....., Clerk f' a L. PRESS. HARRISONBURG. VA ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : to appear before the Jnd&e,of the Circuit House thereof, at Court of_/;l_kin_gham, :oifz!ck, a. m., on the ...... /.0.................... itay of .... L~ ...... -....19 ..7...r to testify cind the truth to sciy in behalf of the Defendant i·°-~·~·l·tl~'.. :l.~~:t.i~~, County, at the Court i,n the prosecution oC e Com,nion- ~~(ii.~~t.:--~~::~·.-.·.·.-.·.·.·.·_-.·::.-:.-.-.-.·:.-·:::.-:::: ::·.·.···.· ..:. .......... :::::::.-_. ............ . who stand~ cha,!/--~vith and indicted for_a felon~ .-7~ ......... m,:i,,f,fl,fflnecinor . ./1.nd this ................. ~hall not om,it wide, the penalty of £100 . ./1.nd hcive then and there this Writ. tl,,,itness, ....J, .........,f.::RI ..S\1/HZE .. .~lerl~ of ow' said Cou,rt, at the Coiirt Hoiise, the r.......... ·······t::~ ..... day of .... W ......... , and 1,n the 14f..Zh (/ Neu.ls-Record. Horrisonburg, Va. ·· .77 year of tl e Commonwenlth. J..&/4.~~~. .. ..,.:f. .. ~. ·~:J........ 0,............... , Clerk. �( J, �r ��COMMONWEALTH Charge v. .. TOMWARE Your charge gu lt of the fel is indictment, and that and was wilful, the of murder death, or, in the first and the by confinement twenty heat, punishment at for years. as charged in the aforethought, then you shall and ascertain or reasonable him not guilty degree, aforethought, his than but find him punishment five of voluntary of murder but that actual provocation, nor more in the penitentiary he killed not less de- Andrew J. upon a sudden combat, and ascertain for in the first or implied, or in mutual mensiaughter, you will his find punishment than one nor more than years. If you find gree him in the penitentiary for not less in the second malice by confinement five his find years. without him guilty in the aforethought you shall with malice degree, in the penitentiary malice then and premeditated, in the second or of murder Turner with of murder, same was committed If you find gree, as cmrged twenty him guilty deliberate of murder of murder, and ascertain than is or not guilty. by confinement any term not less was not wilful, than degree the accused indictment and premeditated, If you find indictment, whether same m.s committed in your discretion, or for guilty in the him guilty deliberate guiljy to inquire ny as charged If you find life, to the Jury or of murder but guilty you will him not guilty in the second of involuntary manslaughter say so and ascertain penitentiary or not less your discretion, or by confinement assess in jail degree, than a fine his of murder or of voluntary as charged punishment for not in the indictment, five in the years, him of not exceeding exceeding If you find him not guilty, de- mansalughter, by confinement one nor more than against in the first one year, you will or, in 1,000.00 or both. say so and no more. �Com V Tom Ware Charge to the Jury �INST3UCTIOJNO._ fJ.. fendant The ourt tried to make an escane under the circumstances shown by and creates · in this case ridses/no presumption of guilt against the ev·dence him. LAW OFFICES CURRY AND CARTER STAUNTON, VA. instructs the jury that the fact th@ t the de- �J. ,. r r fJ [ �~ INSTRUCTION The Court evidence fendant the in this without evidence did believe danger Turner, rilled 1 that instructs case that the justification, and that then • jury that deceased, and if the defendant or great I~ the from aP uearances of death him, NO. bodily the defendant, the jury if they believe Andrew Turner, the jury had reasonable that so believing, ought to find the shot the further believe grounds to believe he was in actual harm at the from the de- from and imminent hands of the deceased, shot said defendant Turner not guilty. and and �oD J e rl:t e ,. "f .,, r • a·· ;t r.JO 'l t, l �Ir STRUCTI Te al b 0 Court inst of the evidence 1bt as to · other dn11t not i ty. cts in this d fen e cs de.1.'inod in def WO. /(_ o the ca"e, not t no · e1: inst jur~ they that if, after considering sho ld entertu defend nt cted ction, then they n n reasonin m st lffind tbc �r . r?'~ .. ' . �~il'~d I tf'lfl,I '"' ...Instruction The Court instructs Noo_/,/;c the jury that all th evidence 1n this 11 case offered by the Cornmonv:ealthto show or to tend to show that' improper relations William is immaterial and should not be considered or given any weit;ht by the jury. LAW OFFICES CURRY AND CARTER STAUNTON, VA. existed between the defendant and Nettie �r ---...- ., - ------- �0 .. The Court instructs the jury th~t although they should be- lieve from tte evidence in this case trat improper relations existed between the defendant and Nettie TTilliems. the 8ourt, nevertheless,instructs the jury that this was no personal con- cern of the deceased end did not warrant him is assaulting or shooting the defendant when he found the defendant and Nettie TTilliams on his land and believed that he and I'Jettie f!illiams ere associating together~ �•., . t r r J ,, ,, , ; t ' . '•' ,_ J , ' 1 j, ,, ' . - t 01ltoode. a sir Ii: n bn:aI lrf no r • ,I!.. J ·-.,,. t l. mai:ia-,ii '"· �The Court instructs ant was stBndin; warr:mt .lUrner on the la rrl in shooti~ ed b.v the defendant defendant. LAVI OFFICES CURRY AND CARTER STAUNTON, VA. the jury that the fact that f the decdased, the de,endant; Turner, the defend did rj.ot nor did any words utter- give Turner the ri ;ht to assault or shoot the 1 - ��W -~:'...t1 ~- ft'VY' • I Instruct C{, The court instructs by the law in Virginia in the second degree. ion No. the as murder jury 6that murder in the first is distinguished degree and murder ��Instruction defense the plea The Court instructs is relied upon in a trial of self was without case defense fault the necessity out of the prisoner's the /j- . jury that where the plea for murder, is not available in bringing relied No. about own misconduct. the law is that to a party the difficulty, upon to excuse of self the ki+ling unless and, he in any must not arise �I �•-J-- INSTJUCTIONNO The Gourt instructs the evidencein tr.is case against tre Nettie lilliams, that and ifnthey intended told give this evidence rad feeling friend, Tom Looker, the defendant i th2t the other to-~ether that he (the fhe dece~sed evidence de- ever; with Nettie the jury should with all with from fhe Uf:.Revidence 1 Villi:=.nn consider this in the case and to such weight as the_y deem fair it that of his sup,.,osed .?Ssociation 16urther believe the jury with all they have considered the case. the deceased tbn the deceased'~premises then the Court tells together his to ~hoot found fhe defBndant evidenle shows that dAfendant bec2use the deceased ceased) the jury thP.t if they believe and just, the other evidende when in �. r . I �,INSTRUJTIOH HO. H The Court instructs the jury that the defend2nt, if they believe evidence 1n t1 is case that the line fence between the lands of the deceased from the Ware, was standing and LizzB worth and on the 7urner side of the fence and was talking Jackson who was on the opposite Saturday, June 4th, and his brother, 1932; and that the deceased, and that Andrew Turner, ;'hat is going on in the Hollandsworth sa'd there was nothing ceased, plied the Hollandsworth house) and that to believe death or great o the defendant, that don't a end asked '"'am Jac1.son the de- "Who is in there". the defendant re- damn; and that the care a damn"? .end in the arm and then shot hi believing he was in actual andhavang reasonable and imminent danger bodily harm at the hands of the deceased, gun and sr.ot Turner, guilty ."OU and shot the defendant in the body and that the deceased, to the defendant de.ceased Turner then said "You say grounds Andrew Turner» hous e 11 and that that he did not lmow and did not care drew his pistol to Sam on the nii;ht of going on that he knew of and that .Andrew Turner then said (referringto Hollan s Kemper Turner came up to where the defendant Jackson w e.1.·e talking; 11 side of the fence, at then the jury ought m of drevr hie find the defendant not �r 1 • ��_; ���COM.MONi/VEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COU:?TY OF ROCKINGHA:! , to- . it : In the Circuit I Court of said The granci for the body of the said Court at that Tom ,are, feloniously the peace nesses evidence. of the county of Rockingham, June kill and dignity term, 4th in Court 1932, State of the is sent in and and nov, attending their 1932, oaths of Vi found testimony before said 6 inia. of Kem.:1er and. C. R. Fawley, the jury gr&nd county against Commonwealth on the pre;::,ent in the or.le Andrew Turner, i-Jet l,ie Williams·, an of Vir~inia, upon day of June, ano murder in_ictm.cnt SaJI Jackson~ svmrn jurors on the did This Turner, its County: wit- to give �;,----- Murder 1 l Commonv:edlth I:r-1clictment vs) 1.·:are Tom ~ 1~ ~ 1 Feldmy June I~~ 'i ii term, 1932. A True Bill: ~ '4 l 1~ '- 1 " { ~ .\\ - " \J ~, ~ ') Witnesses: Tur11er~ Jackson :r:ettie Williams C. h. Fawley Kern,,er Sar 4~ '---\. D. \.. Cowmon~e~lth ) lj j Ea,,·man 1d Attorney �Ir �l ij 11 t1 � 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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Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_005 Turner Ware https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/151ab9e9cc44cb00e61b3a374cac35c3.pdf a9e515ca63bd45e188b49fd912b08d3f PDF Text Text Virginia, Rockingham County, to- I wit : Whereas D. W . Earman, Commonwealth's Attorney for Rockingha m County, hall filed In the Clerk's Office of said County informatio n against a certain Ford touring car, model 1917, carrying a Virginia license ta:g ' No.. 90696, engine No. being 1550445 , which car was taken pos- ra.fti" s1 s1qJJ '·".8u1paas· nuJ .IOJ Virgin ia , nocking ha County , to-wit : 1/hei-eas D. \ . Barman , Coim'.'.:onweal th • s County , has filed in the Clerk ' s Office of sa · agains t a certain .ll'ord touring car , model 1 1 license t g 110 . 906 06 ,engi ne l~o. bein Pl!l?1 uuad JeaNa1es ZS S]lJJV :fflffltfflr..4:•::-=::~ .................... ...::-::-:m::-w...::-::-::-:=-::-::i 1 550445 ,whi ch car was taken os ession of by 'd. P. Wine,.LJe:puty bherif f end J . R. Logan , s lolicem n o the City of liarriso nburg, on the 28th day of .tebrua ry 1920,th e said car at the time of seizure was occupie d by IsaacP ittingt on .v' . G. Simr::.ons and 1'ony i tt vrho h£id in their posses s i on in se id car at said time abou seven quarts of moonsh ine liouor and wherea s the s id i nforma tion pr ays that the said automo bile be foifei t ed to the Commonwealth and condemned and sold and the proceed s the r ef om be dispose d of accord ing to law; ~CU{ e,.( f ~ [;;,,-J-. ~- $ ~ ~ ) ) ~ Nuff'" Ovvvd f-1-.U ;:d;w The ref ore ~ l · er sons concern ed in intere st are notifie d to appear before the Circui Court of rtocking ham Uounty , on the first day of the Octobe r term next,be ing Octobe r 18th 1920 , to show c~use , if any they can, why the prayer of the said inform ation for the condem nation and sale of said car should not be gr~nted ; \ itness J . F. Blackb urn , Clerk of the Circui t Court of Rockin gham County at the Court house thereo f on the 30th day of au st 1920 and in the 145t h year of the Corm onirrealt h . JJfL1-/4uA f ~ Clerk. (I t ·.1aqmn JO sawu 8 'p.1uq0.1O £gmuJ ', uu lPOlS '~uma&p lU'lma} mob mu.1J mooJ-L l{l!-M. paAo.1dm1 ·s~up mols JO aaJJ puu 1aAal Affl:mn0u.1d '·. ,.Ip?rl UU9d lt?aU pa}U0O{ 'pUU{ A.Up J �~~ . , ... \ ~ ~r " ~ ~ N ~ ,.. tr ~ '} l; �.- --'• <. 1 . I r THE C I ~CU I T C URT OF ROCKI GH 1\H COUl TY , VL GI NIA C' 01' ,10IT'.7EA TH Indic tment . or viola .ti on o f VS June .Le TOlI l I 'i'T r ohibi tion La~ , 192 0 . 13e i t remem ber ed that uro n the t · iAl of this cause the a_uce d on e , omrnorr ealth , to mai ntain the i ss ue u on its pa.rt i nt ro Joh n R. Lo gan , who testi f ied i n chi ef : That he was a r;oli ceman in the Ci t y of H rrison burg ; , there wa s that on Sa t u rday n i gh t , the 28th ~ay_o f F eb ruar v , 1 9 20 " ~ ~di tl/11,,. of two automobile s on the/I.C ourt ~quar e near the ~- esby a smash - u : the crowd teri an Churc h in the City o f Ha r rison bur g ; that on seeina r,tirn_ t o ge t he we nt to th e p l~c e o · colli s ion snd saw t wo r1en atte i n the c ro wd out o f a c ar , the o ne o f wh om le ft the car ~nd was lo st Si mmons , ho be fo.L e witne ss re a ched. the ca r 1,, , and the oth er , F r ank ot out of the car was i nto xic at ed , was arres ted ; t.hnt the mA.n who 0 car in a first vm.~ a ppa e n tly not intox ic· ted and got out of the ic ati ng very sho rt time: th a t there vas a str-o n g odor o f i n t ox di sta nce li quo r , li1rn app le b r andy , which could be notic ed s0 1:i.e r and t a t fro m the c a r ; t hat there w, s a br oken h ot t le i n the c a a suit case , wFJs 1!1 ran k S i r mons WA G ound in the ba c k pa rt o the a uto mobil e , hich drivi ng , and thi s suit case , on ex'lrni na ti on , fourd to conta in about s eve n qu ts o p a s en,;er J!1 or d ca r; that he took Pranl W8S li uor; that this wa s a f' ive oimmo ns and t e s i t c se ; · that . ed at onc e to t he Ea.:cr iso nb ur f~ j- il wh ere Si mr:10ns v1ns l oc ho the other man wns who left the i:mt omo b ile at did not J~no he he s me t i me with F ra ru becam e of hi m. Si mmons , a nd that he rloes not ~no ~ \ hat n cros · exa i· ation wi tness state d that he d i d n ot , no re ason at any tii:ie , s ee accus ed a ro u nd the car , a nd that he had. tion o to susre " t him of enp; a g in g i n s uch unlaw ful trans porta n n red P i tt in -to n , li quor , but that he 1,; as 911 the looko ut or a ht to h is wb ose alle ~ed activ i -cies alo ng t his li ne h8d been broug �-- ... ~ - �2. 7. P . Wi n e , ano the r witne ss intr oriu c ed on beha lf of the ommon wesl th , testi fied i n e ffe c t as fol lows : J? ~-: he was the deput y sheri · [?~ and ja i ler or the ~ IIarri Jonb ar~ and that on t h e 2Uth da;/ o f l' eorua ry , 1920 , he nine and t e n o ' cl oc of ee n at nigh t , P olicef'l.an Lo fw. n b ro up- t to the ."a il and d.el i vere i to h is cust OQY o ne F ran Jr S i f!lrnons , who was intox icate d ; that a t t he same ti rne Lo ga.n turne d over to him a certa in suit c ase whi c h he sta t e ,t c ontai n e ci l iquor ; tha t S i mmons was lo cked. up an .dl the suit cas e was put s uit CJ:1S under lo ck ; that he clid not op en the a\'v ·"'y e at the t i r e , u t that sever al clays l n ter notic trg a stron g odor o~ l i' quor about -the suit c se , he O})e ned it rmr\. stopp e ound that the harl come out of one of th e b ottle s which i t contn ined , and Lhe conte nts o:' the hot'tlP - had. le ,31: ed out; t t the s1Ji tainer 1 when o ened sev n _pint and four qun t bot 1 e s o. • ,"f or• . •..,..... c 1.se coniouor , the ssiil bottl es beinp. - rac-,..e d Becur e l;T ::ri th eYce sio on one ai e ~ ana 9. )illow on the other qnd it '-nre•:: Lerl th 0 t o-;e bottl e h~,11 beeri ~ ~ c:;L--.. ~ ~ n.'..: ~ ~ ~ ~ 6-;iZ4 ~ ~ ✓ removed fror the ,ui t C'1...3e a te it h.ad he en f8 c re d . A ·7i tnes s ~ then exhih i ted • ,mi~ ca.:,e ,gn·l a ur be o bottJ. eo of" l i 0 uor to ;the .jury tedti: ryin,, . that it W8b the S-':l11 e Gui CPSe ~mcl con tents i which h•Jd oeen bro1.._;... ht to him by :.rolic e:1 n T7i tnes, # _J O f-'.3Il .urt he r teGti ~ie l that uever- 1 on the 20th of Y eell:-s l~ e- jf the acc usei wao broug ht to .i'iil and rerna j ne'1 tr:ere :c,eve -nl d':3:s he.f'o- e he was rele· sed on bo nd ; thet duri r the tfme he wsb in i ~il he hgr1 to l d vi tnes~; 't h•3.t he had coue up. to town o n -i' ebrua rr 2bth t ~~ ' !~ 1t with .H rn•1ona ,nd .,itti1 gton , nnd that alorn:o.: the roa d. thil:l uide of the b_id~ e crosu in? the Jhena nclonh ~iver ne r ~llrto n , he hs.d been C9. tie- e r'Ldin - ' th8t 1-i.e too.~ the rL in1- J bs.il on t 11e £ ont Ge1:1 t o_ ti1e C!-lr , hut ,"'lie 11 , u: .a.CCL.i..:0.'i.t;l,U,,•. . U C ~ " ' ; ~ • .• _ .• ~~ • 2 ~f ~,fr, in ,:rich they ou a bottl e z. .; >-i the other s to ok\ ~t ti ,e , - .... ~~~ ~ ~/ : ,_ -""-"~L ,.___. ~ -' ('t · �.. �r;:d . ,n rie , ano ther witn ess intr odu en in th e som e beh'.3 1 ~ , th·n he wo,., Dt l1is "'Or1 T "'th is rb e o - lrns iries s on the /\ 01 t Squ a e in the 0,it J of Fsr iso nb ur r- on tl'ie nir- ht o~ the 2R~ h. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ok-2> ~ ~ , of ?e bruc i r y , '3nc1 t '1t _ i tti n::,t on "Jnd ' ' onk S irr-: 0 .1 0-,. ·· ho -:'le e e t, drt.m: ~, c J:J.e to hir.o •,md Ao 1{e" hi ri j f he vish erl to bu, c,ome iq1Jo ; tha t he rep lied , "J'Io " sncl if they hi:> 1 iquo the: r harl )ett er p:et out o -- tovm . ·,!i tn e ss -1..u rthe tes ti:~ie cl thP v the cn .c +· ,,;,....i,1,1;1.~~ ~ f. ~ ?.;: u4~ ~ /..<..: 4-T .,.i.P.:,.~.,;i;t-.~:t;1,5i~1r!'fi~::-eto€8~il!-18aUP~rJ.J- ';,,i,~.;i,i.;;;c..;,r.f_c>-i;1"l.!4',,...,'...Q~r1;t1J I0ie@-l 1""Q~.,.~u9,-~.,i; . ~~ wa:;:; abo ut ten _ee t awa an d tha t the uu tain a , · e on t 18 bacy })ar t of the C'3r . On cros s ~1_~2,ij/;.ei 1 And th.i~ bein ~ al om:-:-i onwe 8.lth in chi tain issu e on his fi ed. as o ~ the evid enc e intr odu ed by the to mai nt~i n he se , the defe nda nt t on in - art int odu cea the ol lo •inp- v,i tnes 3es ~ho tes t i - oll o-.- s : Toy Hi tt tes tifi ed tha t he live fl "Jt th8 t he 111a s: a mar ried n :Vi th th ee chi lJre n , and. th'3.t h e h wo r ked ste· cUl y anil stay ed. clos cl~ 1 9t horn~ "'nn. tha t ur u nti l I nid 1t o r the 213t h ot :i1eb 11ar y h.e ha bu_ g f o~ five or Bix yea not been to the City o th9" c he was not i'iel l acrin'3. inte d the Fa rris on it t he var iou s stre ets in the .,it y of rf gr•i so n1n.J ~ ; tha t he iPH •3t th., t time , and had been or som e mon ths 1os t , e mr l o;1ei. b~r '.7i llia m S i rnmo, mi , a b othe r o ~ iran k ' i 1;1r1ons , out trs:i t .t'_a nk 0i1mnons H9,, in no ri anne r conn ,~cte d ,.•1 i th ~he bus ine s s , .vri ch bus ines s s a but che r sho in the ~ wn of ,11.{t on ; 'tlw t on ;"3 a.tu: rday aft noo n , :-'eb- u~ r ;r 28th , a -t er he hi3.d fin i shed -.. o ri~ , he took ' a pf'c 'ka;e of :ne·1 t to Lee bric l- ' s sto r e , and whi le nc ·-1 the rai lroB d trflC . in the ;.i:o wn o_c ~11,..ton he me t 1 i ttin g t on vho as' nifh t and. th0 t if l1 su:p pe - :nl tl:ey a h i m 1- J.. he ..(' ante d tu co did he sho uld c ir1e ,. _ o u d P.-o UJ tog ethe • 8 ~ i tt i n, on ' s ho me afte r i7it nes s fur tie test j .ie d th:J t he hBd som e husi nesf ::l to t ran sac t w:i t _ th e Coi n r " urn · ture peo ple in Ha- ·rioo nb11.r:-r , and hat 1e ;: i cce rte 'l t e -o -~rc to brim ~ him \ ��4. to the Cit y tha t ev ,nin f ; tha t 18 er i n th~ eve nirn " he ,.,en t to the 1 orne of i ttinP· ton, v1he e he foun d Ti ttin P-to n gnd Si ml"lo ns with the uAr ; - tha t he no tice ii on ente - inF.· the c .1Jr 8. ::nii t ca se j_n he reR of t he s a Je , out r e did not lrno ~ ~rn t it con t ei ned ; t a t he did no t inq uire abo ut it. and had no e son to thin lr t -~t i co ntai ned any thin ~ in he h1ov tha t tt o v..'.'e the occu pa'i1 ts . ·1 he ngtu re o~ i nt oxic a ti n? liqu or , nor did s Dn;1 li ~uo r 1.Vi tn es " r hate ve r eith er in the car or her tes tifi ed th t the y l ~ft ~11rt o n and a ter g oi ng n. l it l e d i stance bey ond the b id g: e 011t s ide o _,_ the ';:own o "' 1,llr ton , .i!' rank di :n11ons s t o1 p ed the oar and they o f ered him a inl{ out o , b ottl e wh ich they had on the fron t s eat ; ~ha t Si ffil"lons and Pit ing t on :ve re on the fro n s eat and wi tned s on the r ear eat . Witne s t e~t ifie d tha t he t oolr B drin T t tha t tine and retu .n1e d th e b ottl e to them on the -- ont 0e Rt , bu t tha t h e d i d not eve n th en 1- 0"\7 tha t ther e ·l\laS ny othe - l i'1ll.O i n the car ; tha t on r eac hi nf the 0 oss ICe:r s oad they turn e<l. up to h e · j o-ht to,, Ye ez el town , v,r ich is abo ut a h'll-"' o thre e '1 UD rte s o-f j'.l mile l on ger t han by the cust om r y r o te alo g th e r i J,e , but whic h ro '3.d 1&2s bet ter at t is tL:i e o~ the yea r , a.nd 1,'Jhich ro8d . om '"ee ze 1 t own com es bacl · o n the pike abo ut a hn l o thre e nun te s o:: s mile outE Jicl the l imi ts of t h e it? of 'ar- ison hu R' ; th'3 t on each inf Yee z elto wn )itt i np: ton r-- ot out f or two o.r tlice e 11inu tes nnd talk ed t o a t, 11 1;i2.n , hut thn t h e iii not heJ:Jr Nhe t i" "lS SPif l 8 n /fi,M. r t ~ ,, tha t no li1u or w s exh ib ite cl here , nor wa:o the sui t case a -- en ou t or or ened ; tha t thy then c Irie to th e v i t , o P a ison bur F- and stop _ped ~ th e side of o ne of the stre et s b ecau se the ad. iato r W'3S ve :r hot ; th, t they g o t out on the side v;»ll r f o r rob ,bl- five min ute s whe n 8 i r.'.llno ns sug ges ted they fto to a gar a.~e and ge t som e oi io ~ · tha t F i ttin gto n e t to so m oth er p l a ce i ri to , n ; tba Sir-:mon s imd A, ai e enda nt g ot into the c l?l-~ •mil we·-1 t e ouni l the ,our t Squ n e '-h en th e y r an i nto anot l-ier crir ; tha t Si mmo ns then sa i 1 , ,,. hat ha ve I one " ; tr'l t 7itn e0s said , ' ou hJ:Jve run int o a CJ:J r" . See in , th cro d ga th ri n15 and the pol icem gn com ing; , vt itne .,s e- ot ·ou o+- t1e C!J r �t �t and min p.-led ,y,i th the c_m...,d , ~l thour -h he ,._,t yed _._ or some minu tes - I'\ nearb y ; thPt reali zing that Simm ons wulcl :r>rob bly be 9rres tea becau se o · the accid ent , he ( vi tne ss) wal_re,:i_ rlovn the stree t and met l81 1ren. a a. ; that he then ittin rrton and told accid ent ; thi.:it _ i tt i ngton then s;:ij d , i 'l abou the Vhst bec., ·1 c o+> the s1~i 1, case " and ~s~ed t~e de~e ndan t why he did not b ri n~ it a s th e e, as l iquo r in i"t , to whic h defen d .nt Tepl ied tbrJt th1t this sta"te c ent of 1 itti1-i12:ton ' s e h cl not rnow11 t e fi· st rn W"!G , hqt ; led p: e v1itn ess had of the cont ents of the sui"t case , wh ich had not been touch ed or refe ed to on t he trip . ton then hi e on th t h er test ifie ittin g - itti ng ton crnne to the home of "the defen d - , S8yin g he had been ndvis ed by J)e nuty oher i l e · ve , urged defe nian t t Ha r isbu rg , that a car ~ncl toge ther tl1 y vent , bH cJ,. to i-,1 ton ; that :nond ay f ollo \inp- ant , TTi tness f L Cao to r o with him; th t t o Re ther they went ~ o -, e nnsy lvani a. ; t nt afte r s t :rine: here seve ral days de e nd nt le t T'itti nr;·to n fill<l i7Ant to the home o f his brot er at 3&lt i r.1o re TTh e e he lean ed that rm rant hsd been issue d f o S i fYl.T11o ns , Pitti n~ on and hims elf : on rece i t o ~ lette . : o m his +' ther t o th g t e . f e ct , lef t '3al ti r.i or e , r tu _ ned to the -' - ov1n o-L .;11Tt on and g2ve hiJ11se l f U }') vohi n L0ri ly 1,0 J.,r , 17 . ,. Lnc'3 G, tho de:;u ty her i ..- ' \ . On u oss exa iniria tion v1itne sr1 S1? 1 0. that he d i l not rno 1'J ot y time unti_ tli.e accid ent , th2t the:ce \' s li qu o r in the suit c,de , and\ th a t he cli d ot }mow • t th time he enter ed t be c_:<ff th 'Jt tr e· 8 .i 9S an;/ i n to";ri atin13 : liquo r ei tb-e in t 1e car o· in 'tho ros,~ essio n o a.n;y1 o _ the oc u :pa. nt s ; th t he had 1J een r:,ro mi::,e d noth i nr- 1• rn teve r from the oL.e o ·' the s J,L , ,nd that he hnd cone to::..., iso nburr r for t he 2:)urJo se O J. going 'to tne 'oi n or }l1 u rnitu re Com:an;r , anci thee - ' . ,:i then test i i Vi r- · nia , " n up , in 11a t 1-iSJt he va .3 d e puty sr e j_ ff o tr, 8t abou t t 1 w wee s £-::°';;C' r rison b 1 f'! , va · ants \L · e is sued lac l;:i nrh ~m ounty ., thi s c ol is io n , o -Pi tti np.-to n , ~imm ons - l �i; �-- --- - - - - -- - - - -- -- - o - _on;T Ei tt but h3d on neit her occa sio. ~oun d him ther e; that abou t a nee ·~ te. the -rrar anto 1.1ere iGsu ea , the nccu secl , wr-·o h2d be n out of tl-J.e stst e , retu tned a d volu nt, ril;r g·!Jve hims elf UJJ , F.lnd th8t he tl-ien o onP.' ht hi·-: to ~arr iso nbu· g 9nd r ,ut hi1n i n co 1 inem ent i n the coun ty jni 1. On cros s e:x2m in .:tio n vitn ess tcst i ~ied th1'1t he hs::ir1 not aclv · sed itt i n~to n t leR · e • 1 • nd this bein2 : all th evid ence int oc'iuc e , o r o ered to be intro duce i b;:T the _jommonr,es l th o· hy the d~.cs ndan t , ~ /t,-t.£. th e efe ndan t , b y coun se l, ther eup on :p ray e cl th e Cour t to g r <> nt the foll owin g instr uctio n.:i to the jury : (1 ) " The curt i nst r cts the jury that th e accu sed is pr esumed to be inno cent and t h e duty devo l ves up on the Cor r onvJ ealth to prov e hi s g uilt "be y ond o eas on able do ub t . \ ~he \.,our t f urt her inst ruct s th e jury tha t th e p e s ence of the accu sed in the car wit h the li nuo i s not suf f i ci ent t o co n vj_ct hi m u n1 ess the j 1.1ry is s .ti sfi ed beyo nd a r ea s o na1)l e doub t th at the ac cus ed al s o 1 nei"l of the yire senc e o f the l i rmor in the c a r wh en he f-Ot j_nt o the ca.r. " (2) " The Cou rt inst r ucts the ju y thBt if the, b~li ev e f ro " the evi · ence that th e accu ed exe rci ·ed n o o vn er hi p or cont ro l over the car or its co tent s , th t h e ws not the o iner , hire r or dri v er o f t h e car , but only a pa ssen ger at the i nvit at i on of o~ hers , he i s 1 ot g uilt y o f t r 9.nup or tin g l i quo · n' ch a r g e d in t he indi ctme nt . " ��- - -- ~- - - - - - 7. ,thereu pon th e or e ither of them , the ..,on t i .. e BS ou r t refuse d to ,~ i v e t h e Sl:liCl i nst ru ctions , prg~red or b· de en,lan t , to " ich actior1 of \'I Sinp- t o f-:i ve t he s9i d instru ctions , or ei t e r 0 then , follow ing i nstru ct ion ' " 'rhe tation o ou · t instru ctf3 the · urJr tha tl1e tr .11 s ~ o - even one qua.rt o-" into~ri c~ ti nr'· liquo , or l ess , -: _ rn .'..l"rton to H r · is onb1J is , is an nnlo act under the rohib i tio:..1 1 :w , and that i ~ r1 ul the e-"'eml - nt ac ..:our ani ed. _)i ttil,;t on and :--3iri111on::s or. the ·trj yi f om ~, l { ton to Har i son bur 1: , Jrn 0 1Vi ri1:i: th er W8G li qu Or i n the c..:r· , and clra.nl~ ,Jith ther1 .from a bottle , th en he is 13Uil ty un,i0r -'ch e l aw w 1et her be kn eH the suit c~se cont'.J inerl li quor or not ." coun el , obiect ed , which ohjec tion the action o ou· t overru :e rl , to 1·1hich th e ..,ourt i n over- ul i nf" sni d ol) j ec ion o:: the de endan t , b: en Il nt , cou1rn el , oxc..,y ted . ,he_eu _on t1e cgue vns t.nb11i ttec'l after con:3i dJrin. o: its vercU ct , 10 tfe j1t-.r:7 , --;•hjch , eturnec 1 into ~011rt nnfl. rerir1.erer1 the follo, i na verdic t : " '7e , t1e Ju- . . , Ljn:1 trie ri(:uuse d , '2on, Pitt , i:rnilt,- r as c\-igrpe d in tl-ie L1d.j_c t,Jent •rnn. fi-r h is runi sh:;ien t 8 t a fin,.., o .Z )50 gn,1 co nfine1 1ent i n jail for 1 no 11th . John J . J:ille r , Po eman " i'lhereu pon the de f endgn t by counse J , noved. the C01.1rt to set g,side the vorJl ct 88 ✓ a~ 1L,cli rectio n of the -.= but trie j1 •,..,• contra ry to the law ry gnd to ,. ,. • ~ • r !"Jl rl'i A ·ider1e e t tf1e clef en m,t a ne, c, l • 0 •. c I . t, ourt ov er 11.led the saicl mo uio n o f t11e d e en c rint , I\_ the act ion of the Jo u t iL so o v rr u ~i g n d to set nsirlc sni d verdic t to ,c;-· a nc1 , b;J couns el , P,~'e,·· ~"-' ,A w1 t'18 1 1 ill tri a 1 , R "'1' i to t.e motion of snid defend - r irn nev' t i9l , t e de encl - said d.fend '3nt [I YG th 9t t i S , �. �8• .n m de o f,D t o: the r ,~ co c o.:-d infly done this 1~ o:i J.I- J_.:::.,iii_ a. in this case , nl iich is ther euro n M d.qy of ~ . 1920 1 ~~ --~~- ----,- ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ J ;I;. .J_ / /?"Le. lA..-,,'-14 1~ . ��Opinion o.f t h e Cour ·t The transpor t at i on of ardent spirita i s for bidden except in t h ose cas es wher e i t i s expressly allowed under s ecs. 39 , 39 1- 2 , and62 of .· the Prol!lib:tion Act. Therefor e ·th e transporta tion of one qua.rt, more or l ess , from Elkton t o Harrisomburg , merely to be drunk by t he par ty on t h e t r ip , is unlawful . It is unlawful under sec . 3 of t h e act and also under sec . 39 . The accused i n this case denies any knowledge of the s uit case of bot t les that was in the ~ar , and any par t icipation in or know- ledge of the purpose to sell the li quor in Harrisonburg , and he declares t hat at the time he got aboard t h e car to come to Harr i s on· burg , by invitation of Pi ttin~t on , that he did not know t.h at t h ere was any li quor in the car at all . He admits , h owever , that about t h e time he got i nt o t he car, or soon after, h e s aw t he quar t bottle on t he seat i n fron t , h e b ei ng on t h e back seat , and t hat sh ortly aft er t·h ey passed t he El k ton bridge h e and Pittington and Simmons all t ook a drink, and that after traveli ng some distanc e , he t ook another drink, and that Pitt i ngt on and Simmons drank fre quently and were drunk when t h ey reached Harrisonburg . Under these c i rcumstances , and on the testimony of the accused himself , he must be held guilty of unlawful transportatio n , both under sec . 3 and under sec . 39 , and al s o guilty of unlawfully r ecei i ng ardent spir it s under sec . 40 - Gui lty of unlawful transpor t a tion - b ecause of t he transportatio n of t h e di mi nishi ng bo ttle over t h e 20 mil es fr om Elkton to Harrisonburg . Granting ,for t he pr esent purpose , t hat h e got into the car with out knowi n~ of t h e pr esence of t h e li quor , when he discovered i t s presence h e not only remai n ed in the car without pro test of any sort , which he probably might h av e r 4 . done wi t h out incm:_ing any guilt, but I"volunt ar jly b ecame a partici p an t in t h e unlawfml act by jo ini ng in the r evel and the dri nki ng , Whi ch include4 i h i t s execution the t r anspor tat i on of the li quor from dr inr t o dr inkr to say t he l eas t of it . This sort of parti cipation in an ac t con s t i t ut ing a f elony �. �- wou ld make the part icip ant a prin cipa l in the firs t de gre e . But whe ther a prin cipa l in the firs t or se cond degr ee or an acce ssor y , the res ult is the same in the cas e of a mi s demm anor at common law and unde r the prov is ions of sec . 3-a of the Proh ibi t i on Ac t . Unde r sec . 3, the t rzjs por t ati on of li q_uor , exce pt as provi ded by the act, is unla wf~ . I t has be en sugg e se4d that tran sU:. por tati on , as used no•• ", ' i s qual ifi ed by the word s "for sale " , ll . used lat er in the same sent ence mf the l aw. But I have neve r s o unde rsto od it. Thos e word s qual i f y the word "sto re" , whi ch 1~ . i mmed iate l y prec ede S The wor d "s el l" imm edia tel y fo llows the word 11 "tra nsp or t "in s ec. 3, i n ae e . 1, and if we con stru e the word s "for sal~ as qua lify ing the word "tra nsp ort" . , we mus t also hold that they qua lify the word ; "se ll", and t he stat ute wou ld : It shal l be unla wfu l for any persread on in this stat e to man ufac ture , t rans por sell -ror sale arde nt spi rits etc . - t or whic h wou ld make t he read ing absu rd. Bes ides , t h e purp ose to f orbi d t rans port ati on exce pt ae othe r wise prov ided in t he act( with out resp ect to any purp ose to sell ) is a gain dec lare d and made plai n in sec. 39 . The accu sed is also guil ty unde r sec . 40 for it is as much for bidd en to rece ive a gill or a drin k as it is to r ecei ve a gall on, a nd no one can rece iv e arde nt spi rit s exc ept as prov ided by the stat ut e . · /,,.. n L .,J f i t is clai med that this is a V r ~ ~ W7/rl ~ ~ ~dra stic inte rpre tat ion of . the ~ C .&:...--<.., - ,,,._.,..,_ ___ :;i ~ ~ Dr s tatu t e , /\ the answ er is that the stat ute is a dra stic law, and mus t ~r y ~ I 4'l., ) need s be such to acco mJll ish its obje ct ; and that the inte rpre tati on give n by t h e co urt is in a ccor danc e b oth wi th t he lang uage of t h e ~ l aw and with its spi rit ~ purp ose ; and t h at whil e it is not to be expe ct ed t hat men will be pros ecut ed for a triv ial or a mere tech ni cal vio lat ion of t he law, and as a mat ter of exp erie nce they ate no t , when a man foun d with two othe rs in the poss essi on of li quor wh ich is evid entl y desi gne d to be the sub ject of a com merc ial enf erpr ise , as shown in t h is case by the testi mon y of the witn ess ~ r i er and the cha ract er and number of the bot tle co'nt aine rs , -a.a. /;;; /~ ~ r,e 11 •• t h e othe r ci rcums tanc e l, seek s to evad e res~ onsi bili ty on t h e a...,,/ I- . c lai m t hat h e (th e onl y one of t h e thr ee to be caug ht and h e �• (. ,,. t I �~✓ himself having at first t ei; as a fugitive from the law to another state) was not a part Y t o t he commercial object of the tri d no• k P, an did v now of the presence of the bottles in the - suit case- a claim which in most cases it wo u1 d be impossible . to refute as to almost any one of a group take n i n a blockading automobile- it i case for ;t,. ,1. • s a p roper a~p~ying and enforcing the dr as t·ic features of the l aw and for holding the accus ed amenable to the penaJ. ties J>, t h . r e't t t OT e . au e for the minor or technical guilt that is proven . ~a aliiMii • ~ ~ ,_; ,.,____.,t. ~ ~ ~ ,,,_,,_._ ~ ~ . a_ ~ ~ ,1;;:._..,;:_;.___:J j ~ tlfZ- 11111:o ,_; o.-U ~ .c,._ - ...._ C-..4.-_ :..__, ~ . ~ ,c_,.. --"' 'h.-Jt. ~ ~ ' ~ ' 1--~ ~,~ '? ~ ~ dY ~ - ,._ .,L;.,... , t,.;;r li..,_ /,_ - ~ :._,,. ~ ~ ~ ,R....:,) f._..,..eJ ,lj Z, ,__µ..;,r;,.-. 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' f r- ~- �..J .[ ar:--t~•- r ... �Arrest Warrant COMMO NWEALTH OF VIRGIN IA, ROCKIN GHAM COUNT Y, ____......,,_~ ~,...,_~~ =---,,,=- -- --v?- ---- - - -- - -, a Consta ble of said County : ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - -0 the said County , has this day made ~ P4L-~ =-~~c .._--,,, .l 9~ 0 , in the said County , did ::----::, to appear and give evidenc e in behalf of the Comm onweal th, on the examin ation touchin g the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this 2".&~ ~&.<c_____,,._ __ , in the year 19 2-P ~ _ __ ___,...,_. :....:.~-b,L ,~ 4--&.~ ~~':k:C .=-----No. 38 ------ - -J. P. (Seal) �• . • t Common wealth vs. . } Arrest Warran t • l \ t .•e·· Executed the w ithin warrant by arresting ', and ~leliverin g tlie body o f ~ ~ : -- =:..,_~:f:}!:i ::& moning the within named wi tnesses in person, �OFF"ICE OF THE CLERK, :§U}tftmt <!fourt ,nf a}tFals llf lfirgiuht, HAMPTON H . W-AYT , CLERIC T~ i s is to certify that on the petition of Toney Hitt , one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia has allowed a writ of error and supersedeas to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County , pronounced on the 24th day of June , 1920, in a pro secution by The Co mmo nwealth against s ai d Tone Hitt , for a misdemeanor , but said supersedeas is not to discharge the petitioner from I jail , if in jail , nor to release the Surety , if out on bale . Bale may be allowed , if a plied for. Bond of $100 . 00 with good security, conditioned as the law directs . Teste : To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ockingham County . �0 �ADS - ..., COMMONWEALTH I ' t ,_, ~- , . l �/' . \ 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/. 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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. Tony Hitt 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 1920 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-box1-065 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 Hitt https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_039-commonwealth-v-turner-green.pdf 6bb27fc3d1f92939f1a7ac6c60a5c322 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rockingham County, to=wit: In the County Court of the said County: The Jiuors of the Commonwealth attending on the of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, the said Court, UPON THEIR V :_day of__ OATH PRESENT, /4~ ./~ that __~2=:!e:::!..=..-,\/)--~~___.~~~::::=.----- in the year r89f, the property of one to or occupied with the dwelling-house Jr~ in the said county, a certain outhouse, called a Lu. ../~ of the said__J}c,~l<J. not adjoining ~-LvL-( in the night time of that day, feloniously did break and enter, with intent __________ in the said outhouse, then and there being found, then and there feloniously against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth 011 do further the_2_~day of Virginia. did steal, take and carry away, And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath , in the year 189 f, in the said County, a certain outhouse, of_4/~...£.. __ ,the prnpecty of one ~ not ndjo;n;ng too, occupied with the dwelling-house of the said~,::, W, 44 /~"jf, --1:±c~ uJ,_j1,f;'-___tJ.,/ in th c said onthouse th en and t hm t ~~-7 IL And~uf~ take and carry awa: _ the goods and chattels being, feloniously to steal, 11 //¥.£A~ ;J~ ~ ~vl... ...._____ ___________ / ::,;gJ~LL{_~--- there situated, in the day time of that day feloniously did break and enter, with intent nf the said _ present, thatJ~~-------------- t.;;.~ called aJ there situated the goods and chattles of the said of the goods aod chattles of the sa;d~~ aforesaid, and now .l'~~ _ and there being found, then and there felonious]:,.· did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that. ~~-A~---- , in the year r89 f, on the_..2./-2.-_day of_~~--' in the said Connty, a certain outhouse, called aJ~ __/,,Jl ~~ ___ , the property of one $-4.--ia _;-L_ 4 , not adjoining to o, occupied with the dwelling _ft~ W.Jt;yf'--C,d---:'" • , J/411~_ house of the said tbm situated, in the night time of that da_Yfeloniously did enter, without breaking the same, ,vith intent the goods and chattels in :he said onthonse thenJ~d ~ ~J.{ -~~ __ ,w£ of the said there being, feloniously to stea1:_take a~1dcarry away._ And J Ji,~ ~ ~f - --------"--·-- ,hCtad~ W. ;~ &uh --- -r»: of the goods and chattels of the said_lt_~__,U)"'--=_.. ____ •.L""---==CFt1 _ in the said outhouse then and there being found, then and there feloniou ly did steal, tal-te and carry away, against ~ ,{ dio-tiity of the Commollwealth of Virginia. • This indictment is found on the testimony of I (! 11,.__)f.At~__)] , 1 ~4~. 4- -0~ l.fd;t,~fdL_~witness..«1sworn . llrt.vy~ . 5t/),. .I /.1) the peace and ~ _ JL//~-<;~AU&d_ttl.j; •~ ~ in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �in W~J~ - ~~ .ft.tn-7i~~ /,(( l ,~ \ ~ ~- ~ L ,, .A~~ .iff!Jkf£~ I~ ~,., '/ . \,) ," ��I �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tltefollowing list of persons of lite Count.Ji of Rockin1;lta111,residi11g remote.from lite place where lite offence is c!targed to have been committed, aud in ot!ter respects qualified to serve as Jurors, is fnrnislzed you, from wlud'/J:,ou slzall take the Veniremen summoned ~ trial of~ for lite Jt;;:::vl r:t _ 1 da_1 qf lite __~/ ~ C"§_'Y bdni" f'l 8,}J_ ~ ,&_ Ci_ 8-A ~ WL ~ t_ .J~ ni_ LJJ,J_ t LJ ~_,Ur J t_ ~fl)~ a :Jr/,, ,, , ~ t_ ~ -rg_r/L_ ~ ~t~~~ iIJl U~ t t 7tiwf_~/21L· L b_vyou to serve as Jurors upon tlie . . c!targed witlt. felony, 'J'/ , of //,e County !JoL dj_tit:!Jux•n Ter111, r8 r sel ,j fl--dt,u\_ w-,(} L~ 1f_AAAN1~ ~/2, t__.J~ ~ f~ r__~ ~l. ,A ~ L L L //,, ,17 / '--;-7 ~~ ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOO_KMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'I::S:E S::S:ERIFF OF ROCKING remote from a listfurnis!ted b)' t!te Judge of t!te Co1111{1'Court o/ N.oc/,i11glia111,residing !lie place 1.u/1eret!te offense is c!targed to !ta,,e been committed, and qualified i11 all ot/1er respects, to serz,e as .furors, to attend and appear be/ore t!te Coun(1' Court r ~ t!te County Court /-louse, 0111/zc ,,;,,,, /1,r I day o/ ~ J~ -G-REETI~G: prrsons o/ Ilic coun£1' o/ Roc/dng- You are /iereby co1mJ1auded to summon}~ ham, to be taken from ::S:.2'-_:NI: CC'-7::t-7'IY fl1id tliis tlte.)' s!tall in ito J4 o/ Rocking!tam ~ da_v o_/llze , 'J 89 Coun~v, at Court next, lwm a., .Juror; apm, //,c/rfo/ ,f cha1Jrcd 71'it!tjdo17c1'. ,, ise omit, !lnder Lite pena/{1' of .lroo. 1 And lia,.'l' then and t!trre l!te ua111eso/ said persons and !!tis ,1rit. Wilaw, Ho,m. o/ tl,e /1,c l! 1 ~~ {J daJ' a/ J~ , Cieri.' o/ our said Court, at f/,e Court . r' r891 and in f/ze r:l. lr vear of Comm om, •ea/tit. Clerk. ���f r " ~ ~ ~ - "' f\ i· fl . ... ~ ~-~ : r l " .. , ' .... • .. I �)1{)t I"' YO'l f.i.n i • L ~ ._:-;J.l.ity yr)~.. •,i y,-, I '7i1l " l J. n·1y r;o ar/ J.') ;:1ore • .lty ..... .. tho \) t} 0f Yi.<, I") 11d ! n, .c; t .i.?. t·~o !,o:~:i. _r(''1~ t nt n.ry :r in y f1'} ~ "'1 t r; ,.ni: ,·r ,'i. r,~,.•1, ii 11 ln,). · t irn.,, t ., , n ,:' :or , t:1nn trm .'.n t ,c:: r, ·:.;1t:r jn.LJ nci+ ';:·<::.( ·.: ..., :, ���• �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO THE SHERIFF You are /1ereby co111ma11dedlo summoni !tam, to be taken from remote.from a /istfurnis!ted ROCKINGHA:!v.[ ;,.,.L b;1 Lite .fudge COUNTY-GREETING: o/ llte persons rom1(1' (!/ Rorki11,{?·- (!/ the Coun(1' Court (!/ Ror!.-ingliam, the place 'Zl'here l!te offense is r/1a1xed lo hm•e been committed, respects, to sen 1e as Jurors, aud qualified residing in all of/1er lo attend and appeai' before the Cou11{1'Court of Ror!.-i11gha111Cou11f1·, al the Coun/_) Co11rl .Ho11se, 011f!te 1 being the OF tL-4; £ ,.-- day of~~ day (!f the c:g,,~....,,,,_~ r89/ ~ 'J-v-~ losn'<'c as.furors Court next, 11/)011the trial of r/1a1xcd 11•1l/1fe/01(1'. 1 shall •---l11d t/iis the_1 i11 110 7/'ise omil, under 11,c penal{I' of £ roo. And !ta1•e l/1c11 and !here Ilic 11a111cs C!f said persons a11d 11,is 11•ril. Witnml ; ~Lr J-lo11se, /he {; 1 da_1 C!f J~ , Clerk (!/ our said ' 189 r (O11rl, al /he Co11rl ~ a11d iu !lie I 2.,,3-,,car of !he C.om111om,•eall/1. 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HARRISONBURG, VA. -------·······-······-----------·--········-··----·············-·····-········---------·······------ �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Turner Green Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_039 Green Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/acef8d1e87a0b6bb7d12e9872963553c.pdf d80743b7ef3cd8be4cd79fd087851a6c PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIP.G INIA, COUNTY OF P.OCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Ci r c u i t Cour t o f s a id County: The grand jurors in and for the body of said cowitw ' of P.ockingham and now attending said Court at its April term, 1 926, u.pon t heir oaths do present that Tur ner P.a i ne~. within I,.! ,, :· one year next prior to the findi ng of th i s indictment, in the f 1, ,. said c ount y of P. ockingham, d i d unlawfully ma nu f acture, sell, of f er, k.ee p, store a nd expos e f or s a le, g ive away, transport, '· d i spens e , soli cit , adv e rtis e and re c eive order s for ardent s p irits, a gainst t he peace and d ignity o f the Commonwealth of Virgi nia . The jurors a f ore said upon the i r oat hs a f oresaid do iurther present that Tllrner P.aines, within one year next prdlor to the f i nding of this indic tment, in the said cowity of P. ockingham, did unlawful l y have i n h is possession arden t s pirits, against the pe a ce and dign ity of the Commonwealth of Virg i n ia. The jurors a f .Pr esaid upon their oaths a f oresaid do f urt ner -~,. present that Turner P.aines, within one ye a r ne}: t prior to the find·'..\· . z::! i ng o f this indictmen t, i n the sa i d collnty of P.ockingham, did llD- lawfu l l y receive arden t spirits, a gainst the pe.ace and di gnity o f the Commonweal th of Vir ginia. This indictmEDt is found on the testimony of P.. M. Bur ke;Q. A. Law s on ~ n Avis Burke,;- witness es sworn in Cou r t and sBnt be- f ore the grand jury to give evidence. �Pro •. - B.I. ·-r ~ t I ...;:f. _,...\ ~.: . ,. --~:,:; . \ '~ -.~ f-t-,-..... ~ ;..,.,., . ~--- !!Ii......;;-- Corrunonw·eal th v) ~ rt:;) Indictment Turner · P.aines D--1),,~· .;., Mis demean or _; ,~' l April term, 1926 ~ A True Bill: 4,~-1/4~~ oreman .l:!1 !/;. l i ~ ~ ~-..J ~ ~ ~ ' ~ <\ ~ ~ ~ r'\\ ,, -~·( -·· D.W.Earman Commonweal th ' s At t or ney . �Arrest Warrant Commonwe alth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: -a, · ' /1 ~ ~---[ To · Whereas, ll SL f L. ~ complaint and information on oath befo)y me, _ said Co~nty, that ~~ ~ ~ : : thA' ; --fl,, !!__ ~!Jf r= , a Constable o f said County: --r': _.,kj=-~f /2. ~ ~ of the said County. h as this d av mad e ffv-L., .__ .._..c a J t1 stic; of th e ""'-~y~---'-'-'-----'(>-r '/}1 "'---.--'..4--<- -~- - -~ - • 192 ~ /I ({.,t,,_ .._;, C . in t h ~ ~ t_v, did ,,,;:r These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwe a lth of Virginia, to command ) ' OU forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or so me other Justice t,f the sa id Co unty, th e bodv of the said the Commonwe alth, on the exa mination said offence. Given under my hand and seal this / ( d,~y of_____gkl,,,_ .'---___,____ _ _ _ , i n the yea r 192--6 . _ _ cC ~ ' l ~_ =,.._-=--- J. P. [Seal] �Commonwea lth Commonwealth vs. ~ /(~~. -------- ------- --- -- -;---- ------ ------- -- --Judgm~ _"'-- p(},.. vs. ~ - ---- - -- -- ~ •_ _ r Arre st Warrant - ;- -·17 --, ~ - -- -- - - -- ---- -- That the D e f e n d ~ ~ ~ d costs as follows: Fine Executed th e wit hin warrant by a rresting Clerk's Fee and delivering the body of - - '-t-_c7-J) Justice's Fee _/I ._~~ Arrest ~ -,fl ~ - , J - 4 -- --- .f1) -, --t.Fv b e f o r e ~ - - ~ - - - -- ~ e n c e and:ileag~~ moning the within na med witnesses in person I Summoning Witnesses Total - - ~ ~ / ~ ~ -, --d- -CJ. ------ Justice of the Peace. a Justice of Rockingham County, and by sum- . .... �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, are h ereby c01nm,anclecl to sunimon ... · · ··· ·~ · ·~ ·······/} ·.<· Jl~i~·~ to nppea,• before the Juclge of the Cir cnit Cou,rt of Rockingham, County, at the Conrt ... .. ......clay of ~. .. .. 19~&, Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'cloclc, a. m., on the / ~ to testify and the tru,th to say in behalf of the Comnwnwealth befor e the Grnnd Jiiry ~ .:• .• • ;ft.~·•4•~ who stnncls charged with rind inclicted for ci ~ · · · ······ · · .· • · · ·• : : ::•: misdemeanor . .shall not 01nit iinder the penalty of £ 100. .Jlncl hcive then .1:1.ncl this .~ anrl there this Writ. Witness, J . F. B~~ j;CKB URN, Clerk of ow· sciid Court, at the Cou,rt House, the and in the £ . ,c.!th year of the Comnwnwealth . 19~ of. / (/~ O:~ News•Recorcl , Harrisonlmrg, Vll. . ., . . . Q.J=. ��\ In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County , Greeting : YoU, are h ereby commanded to siunmon. to appear before the Judje of the Circuit Cou,rt of Rockinjham_,,!i.f1.u1,ty, at the Court House thereof~ at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the i?'./.?o/-_· o~ ~ t -~ testif~--a nd tl~~ truth~ who stands cha, ~t~ / - ~ ---d a,y of ~7:!: 19 .. k ,-b . indicted for a fel,on1y- misdemeanor . .Jl.nd this .. - ~- . shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .Jl.nd hcive then and there this Writ. -:?' j f~ 'f2_.ne~s,_ J. ?) 1:,-L~~~ B'Jfl.N', Clerk of _our said Court, at the Cou,rt House, the yea,r of the Commonwealth. , 1 9 r._ ,v:/i,nd in the of ~ News-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. I: ~ ~ A~ , Clerk. �~ ~ ~ ......_ ~ ~ Y' 1 '~ E x occrted ~ w tthlnS ummo nsto~ ____Jn pe rsorr. l y delive ring a true Copy of th e ~ r /~ ~ IM, , �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: to appear bef ore the ~ud_ge of the Circuit Coz1,r~ House thereof, at 1 0 o clock, a. m ., on the ckin_gl~am Cou nty, at the Court 7.... ... .. ... ...day of -J,,---:fa ~ ~ · · .. .19 .... to testif y and the truth:Jo say in behalf of / he Commonwealth a_gainst . ···· ·· ····················· ·············· ·• •• •·· · · · · · · ~ · · . i ~.................. . who stands char_ged with and indicted fo r a fe l 0.,.,,'!J - misdemeanor . .11.nd this. .~ • · · · shall not omit under the penalty of .£100 . .11.nd have then and there t h is ;;;,:~~: · Jfi}¥-ss, J. F BL.11.CK BU.RN, Clerk of our said Cou,rt, at the Coz1,rt House, the 7 1d/-.~f ~ . . , 19 ~r: a n d i n the l ~ z>n~ Q ~ News-Record, H arrison burg, Va . h year of t he Commonwealth. · · · · · · · · • Clerk. ��) , \ I I �I �. I'?' / �,.·-,.,,..--· ' . ~----~ �COMKO?fiEALTH . . .... -. '~ . - . vs. " (Pro. r -•· - ) V , ., . ; ,.,.... TURDR RAIDS t r; ,_ I.L t· ~ t c ,"----;; •'-' ~--t,f, ,., <- 0 ; l J, /J.J ;>··-},) • (F.,} ,V D ·; ' t;/ . ! jI _";,-i; ,, "JI f Ct .: ',r' 1 ,.~ .._ , ~l . l • L- I ✓-. . . .• < J "l l ~· - ! .· t J, !.I ·\ . -l •; • J . ) •I t;.:.,,lI 1. C i I I \ J :, (, .f I, ) I (. ! .,J i ' . ' 1- ,,, /·) ~,~ t I • (J' • -.!. \ �-I ·l i l J ( " t I I l . 1 ,/ I J ,s t. !... ~ _J '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. Turner Raines Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment posession Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box6-005 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 Raines https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_006-commonwealth-v-twin-city-oil-and-gas-corp.pdf f888554cfd6d19f0e49e90da9118f4c6 PDF Text Text City of Harrisonburg Meroo for Defendant Twin City Oil & Gas Corp. I1his is an appeal risonburg tion imposing on a charge council from a judgment a fine of the T.cayor of the City of Har- ..;rli'.oo on the of of violating a certain of the City of Harrisonburg Twin City Oil ordinance & enacted Gas corpora- by the common in words and figures as follows: For the privilege of operating trucks or wagons tor the sale or deliver of gasoline, oil or similar products there shall be a license tax of ,.s5J.OO 1or each truck or wag-on so used. The 'l'Win City Oil in the gasoline stations sale bution its customer as its business. lt owns and operates with a bulk plant fillin own stations customer or dealer stations. company's left as the same is needed. or dealer customer stations at the bulk plant L stations and deliveries are made from the company's a merchant's license, both bulk plant, but also in question has of course truck. State for the the retail storage One automobile from its and also of the gas and oil or dealer for for of the distri- true is used bulk plant to the deli very purchased mal...e their b purchases on each of its been taxed several as part filling 'l'he by orders ~o sales 'l'his company L, doing business duly issued, to its them. are made accordingly. and city, is several 5 _sta.tiond and for· the wholesale by the company for the deli very of gas and oil its name would indicate, the City of Harrisonburg together furnished to its and oil in and about of gas and oil, gas and oil Gas Corporation, & not onl stations. of the company's under on its The truck capital ��employed in business; have been paid It furthermore, the State and city automobile licenses on same. is contended jected to any fine reason that on behalf or penalty of the company that under it the ordinance the same has no application should not be sub- aforesaid for the to the case at bar. rgument 1) Consider Defendant's the occupation Corporation. - the wholesale business from its or business business filling only one truck for and dealer answer the needs of the compan of this truck of the bulk plant or truck dent to that is being true by a retail conducted is carrying was not intended I - just under State and cit to impose still happens gas and oil this company oper- from its being at the present a necessary ~as and the retail that - the one truck incident bulk plant sufficient time. to the condQct of a delivery grocery is a necessary business stated, and city - 2 - bul merchant's automobile another this license license to '.!.'he as the operation s heretofore a State bulk plant s business 0·1 and retail of gas and oil stations or wholesale business. lt is clearly business of the T ·n Ci from its the delivery stations ~icensed. a wholesale stations. to its operation Already This company conducts business ates Business plant license, tags. on this wagon inci- business and its uertainly, same business. it ��2} lt ness Ordinance is believed of peddling independently a street that oil of business business, is his should of gasoline, 25 R. C L that selling truck to cover is to say, and delivering be construed ~he business at conjunctivel of the same time, the word rather or wagons operated or similar the busi- or wagon operated or ·wagon, and that to trucks oil was intended and gas from a truck of gas and oil, so as to apply delivery to Cover Sale and Delivery. ordinance of a bulk plant used in the ordinance junctively, this or selling peddler whose place Intended or• 1 11 than dis- for the sale and products. 977: The popular use of ''or" and 11and 11 is so loose and so frequently inaccurate that it has infected statutory enactments. ,,hile they are not treated as interchangeable, and should be followed went ei accurate reading does not render the sense dubious, their strict meaning is more readily departed from than that of other words, and one is read in the place of the other in deference to the meaning of the context. .henever it is necessary to effectuate the obvious intention of the legislature the courts have power to change and will change and" to or" and vice versa. 11 If this ordinance the disjunctive), grocery it would subject for, 1 having surely, and does in fact tomers, paid deliver and perhaps erosene gasoline apply applies of oil. houses to the defendant's and other similar council truc.i.e operated in the city; truck yet, • - 3 - and wholesale has occasion or purchased products tr~ck to deliver by its cus- as well. certain- to impose a license the ordinance used for the delivery to the tru.ck or wagon of any other in a delivery by the various if (i.e., tax imposed by the ordin- frequently ordered retail operates license of the city of '1r50.00 on each deli very grocery oil as drafted every that the ;50.00 each of such houses it was not the intention retail to a fine house in the City of Harrisonburg or wagon without ance, is to be read and applied 11 business wholesale is intended of oil, used for it tax and to likewise the delivery �• �pplication Our contention that the case at bar i Sec. Prohibited the ordinance further fortified having privilege been levied of conducting of any additional Tax Code above r~ferred Both a State to, clearly b siness, which reads of merchant's company for it prohibited to paragraph and city and paid by this gas and oil tax is is inappliuable by the foQrteenth against its by Tax Code. in question 188 of the Tax Code of Virginia. license levy of Ordinance is argued the that by the section the of the as follows: A merchant, who has been duly licensed by the State and duly licensed by the city or town, if his place of business be in a city or town, ~******* may, other than at a definite place of business, sell and deliver at the same time to licensed dealers or retailers, but not to consumers, an where in the State, without the payment of any additional license tax of an kind for such privile~e to the 0tate, or to any city or to (I alics supplied). 4) Application In further cable of Ordinance support the iederal delivery truck is sub ·t if truck of this rest oil that ed that the ordinance of all trucK of any other in respect it v,oul uonst. is not appli- deny to defendant of the 14th amendment to were applied other ~ to a license should tax any classification business? which bears to the defendant's businesses. a reasonable to which the classification - 4 - of ~ed. the ordinance company be subject upon some difference to the act 14th bmenit. in violation and not to the truck more than the deliver must always it of the laws, Constitution, the delivery relation of our contention to the case at bar, the equal protection .ould Violate and just is proposed. �l ..... J - ' , l ;- .L J.. C. �Connolly is for v. ~nion the real difference the delivery any other is based·? for Where is It is Co., between of its business tablishment? this dewer Pipe u. s. 560, 46 L. ed. the operation gas and oil sold the delivery the real clearly company the equal 184 by of the merchandise an arbitrary of a truck by classification and in effect of the laws, truck sold by such es- on which this selection Where company of its and the operation distinction protection this 690. in violation denies to of the 14th Amendment. If our contention a case of this sort dinance was intended dinance is invalid ferred to, Constitution, that is not the ordinance correct, and does apply, under Sec. for to apply and the Court is of opinion then it is submitted that 188 of the Tax uode of virginia, and is unconstitutional both, was not intended the reasons under to the orthe ora·bove re- the 14th Amendment to the ~ederal above given. Respectfully s~bmitted, �( iJ ... --~-- ..;:- O.i:'1' "Ia u 0 . 1 't\_• 011 'l..., ... .1. Lt B ... ...i a.i: [. J.. e,.i:.,Or' B ~L J UV ... C, 0 oe. .c. (, oo .,o~ .i: u • .... .... I l l • J.. .; 1 �I z. c... l°'-'f- ~ ' City of Harrisonburg V• ) Twin City Oil Gas Corporation & Agreed Statement The Twin City Oil oil business, being owns and operates Harrisonburg plant the local and for the wholesale and oil truck from its for the and oil purchased purchases stations is used by this to its to its left and city, each of its own stations customer tfµ'ed as part State and city filling under automobile " I 1-/ stations the delivery of gas as the same is needed, stations of the gas stations and deliveries a merchant's not only on its stations. licenses bulk plant, The true make their are made ac- license, employed in business, statement both but also , of course, have been paid The foregoing - filling are made from the company 1 s truck. of the compan 's capital t: with a bulk stations. or dealer at the bulk plant It or dealer or dealer ·1·hese customer duly issued, several customer company for This company is doing business State its and the City of together furnished to its products. in and about of gas and oil, distribution by them. No sales of the ~hell of the gas and oil delivery by ordars cordingly. sale bulk plant and also is engaged in the gasoline distributor filling the retail for the storage One automobile Gas Corporation & several for of Facts on has been and the on same. of facts agreed to. �l 1 ... .L I., " .. -- (., J. �WARRANT STATE OF VIRGINIA OF ARREST ClTY Of HARRlSONBURG, ........................................ TO-WIT: in viol?.tion of an ordinance of the said city; These are therefore in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia to command you forthwith andh<focc me, ~:t~ce,q~f 7 ... .... .. being to answer the said complaint and to be further Given undec my h,nd ,nd se,l chi, 't. ch&0 ~;_, to apprehend O~~~ dealt with according to law. d,y of .. ~. ... . , 193 . ) .d)J/~~~Seal] Mayor �VIRGINIA, CITY OF HARRISONBURG, TO-WIT: This day ........................................ ............. me, John W. Morrison, Mayor of the City of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of which obligation they waive their Homestead YET UPON THIS CONDITION .................................... ............................................... ....................... ..came before Harrisonburg, Va., and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted co $.... ......... ...to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, land and tenements, as to and all ocher exemptions. that if the said ...... . shall personally appear before... ............................................ . ......... on the.. . ..day of. ........... ..., 193. ., then and there to answer for and concerning the certain warrant herein sec out and of which he stands charged and shall not depart therefrom without leave, then this recognizance shall be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. 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"' ... ... ~ , / -~ u C CJ (1J C/) "' 0.0 / (1J "' "' 0.0 -:i:: "' C C ·;;._ "' ... .:c: ~ f-< -;;; E E ;:; C/) ~ -0 C c,rv-~~. ----- "' C "' c:: "' .. .. .. (1J 0 '+-< '\,)':J:J;;;! ~ _j ...... I¼~ w ~ 0::: i:Q < \t\K.- ,t ~Ji: i st Alpn8 ·· ·· ·· ·punOJ s1 lUEpu;,J;ip ;;l{J, �c.rer,; vs. TIIN ~ HABRISONBURG ) Appeal CITY OIL& GAS CORPORATION �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Twin City Oil and Gas Corp Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Operate Vehicle without a License Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor operating a vehicle without a license. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_011_006 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_010.pdf 6d272d66cc1becaac4dd61352b5ce5f8 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. Ulerick Weitick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1853 Subject The topic of the resource Selling Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing liquor without a license. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_014_010 Weitick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_009.pdf 90fd547e7181feee5fca696caaa5c771 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. Ulrick Wittick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1856 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_009 Wittick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_084.pdf 1695cdaf33cfc8e9fe0cabec14f112d1 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. Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1111 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown offense. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_084 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_076.pdf e9e44a4e668291347e215ab2d1119c9e 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. Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Unknown defendant charged with felony stealing. 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_076 Bull https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_037.pdf a14586dbb58bd432e70a1ec7cbadc993 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. Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1813 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping part of road Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair. 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 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_003_037 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_026.pdf c1c598f0def8ff2349f9079a797b548f 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. Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1810 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping part of road Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair. 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 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_002_026 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_039.pdf 4b2d71933942f9d3e2317a31bd28c4cd 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. Uriah Head 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. V.S. Sanders Subject The topic of the resource Charges Unknown Description An account of the resource Charges unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_029 Sanders https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_217-commonwealth-v-vt-rankin.pdf e315c8c961be4f0238329c66ae8bb915 PDF Text Text • •• • (0 • t\111,\\I .\f flt Of \11<1, "' Hlll l..1'-1,H\\lcot,n • W 111.111\"- Q.1o1.UH,\.. 1h.1t 1lt1\ (11 IYI ':ll in 1h-.•,aitl ...-ouurv,di,L • .,., I • , - A. 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T. to owe t1 t.h· :.t,tc:-s~lvc:l'l Ran;; "tl1e or.-..~ w:, City, pcr11o~t lly or Vire,J.:110,•Je C1..m::io~·c 1th frur,GJ ,d ',nd P'il'tr ( $!..0,00) ,s Fift;r Lo be leY1~, and ror •~e w,e o! •hYet cJJ ,n t.h1e Cl;itf•Gt•rollco F, t. :'.ielv~ , J Fifty t~ll~e roude_y fo1 !'ifty•t.wo :!oval c~ condlt1on, le:. bo ~eid ""ent.a ((1~.fO) (5 ...j wed,o} ·::weal~t th it. to ltro, rt! 1r t.hs sa1rl V. :. ll•,.ki, nnd tw 1n: tnu on Mond\1, ---- ' !<>ll•r•, (~150.~ l ~r--:i. on 1101.h an! every 1919. ~ c v. r. the Ran .. eu.o o! c.ln "'O:.Jtlve ~c;-:.c ti£ ... 15, �•' \ '• ' • • • • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. V.T. Rankin Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_217 Rankin https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_034.pdf 45740b506c3cd6e56d6eb0510eba0529 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. Valley Turnpike Co. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping the road in repair Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair. 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_014_034 Valley Turnpike Co. https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/0a6046c354878e5243495279b6cb518c.pdf f7198860bd009aee51c2014816865008 PDF Text Text c ornMONWE 1TH OF VIff iIIH A , 1 com a1Y 0] ROCKINGHAM , to - wit : : I n the Cir cui t Court of s a id Cou nty of sru. d Cou n t y o f Roc k ing '! The gra nd juro rs in and for the b ody oat hs t i t s J une t erm , 1 924 , upo n t h e i r ham and now at t end i ng said Co urt a find wit hin one yea r nex t pr i or to t he d o pre sen t tha t Ver die V . Mai den , Co unt y of Rocking ham , did unla wf ully ing of t his ,ind ictm ent, in t h e sa id re and exp ose for s ale , giv e awa y , sto ., keep er, off l, sel ,. e tur ufac man se and rec eiv e ord ers for a r d ent tra ns.p ort , d ispe nse , sol ici t , adv erti I . t y of the Com mon wea lth of Tir gin ia gni i d and e ac pe he t t ns i _ ag~ , s rit spi hs a for esa id d& fu r the r pre The jur or s a fo r esa id up on th~ ir oat of one ye ar nex t pri or to th e find .i.ng sen t t .hat Ver d i e V . I.Ia id en, wit hin ul a d ully ha v e oi ~o.c ki u g ' ~m. a_ i thi s incl ictr ; tert , in the S"' d Cow:1ty aga ins t the pea ce and dig nity of the i n he r pos s e ssio n a rde nt spi rit i;, , CQmrn onw ealt h of Vi rgi nia. . pre s en t tha t ths afo res aid d o fur the r tl e ju.r rs afo res aid u on theL r o nex t pri or to the fin di ng Ver die V. t a ide n, wit h i n one ye a r rent of ock ingh am , did unl awf ul l y ot thi ~ ind ictm ent , in the said Cou th pea ce and dignit ;y of the Co oH eal cei ve ard ent spi rits , a gai nst the of Vir gin i a. . hs afo re aid do fur the r the ·uro rs afo r e s aid u on th eir oat g ·n one yea r nex t rio r to the fin din res ent tha t Ver die V. ti: ide n, wit h e 1t , of Roc l:ing ham , did unla wf ul l y hav o f thi s ind ictm ent , in the said Cou a p , worm , t ub , f er menter , and oth er i n her oss ess ion a st ill , sti ll c the ope r at i on of a s til l, wit hou t a. plia nce s conne cte d wit h and u sed in Q by aw, aga ins t the pea ce and hav ·ng the sam e reg is ere d as req uire An gin ia. dig 1ity of the Commo nwea.lt [l of Vir imo ny of Thi s ind ictm ent is fou nd on the test Lam, and v. .....ttHlm"'~-~ , XS:a cob r t and sen t bef ore the T . Rex ro de, wit nes s es swo rn i n cou gra nd jury to g ive evi der oe. �Viol .i?r o Ac t 1 ( U11lawit1l p os sess ion o f sti 11 ) Commonwealth V Verd-ie v.,..l.1ai den A Uisdemeanor A True Bi ll: ut~ -P6 ~ ~ • k' orema.n / 'l 'P D. W. Earman Commonweal th ' s Attorney ~ �In the Nam e of the Com mon weal th of Virginia: To the Sherif f of Rockin gham Count y, Greeti ng: You are hereb y comm anded to sum:m on Rocki ngh£ ~~n ty, at the Cou,rt to appea r bef ore the Ju,dge of' the Circu it Cou_7J of' 1 9.Z.. • =.~·= = day of' ~ Hou,se, at 10 o'cloc k, a . m., on the in tfie prosec ution of' the Comm onto testify and the truth to say in behalf ' of" the Defen dant 7'-. 7 7 . wealt h, Plain tiff-", again st. ··· · ·•·?f.~ ~ 2.•········~·:;_·::z;;;,.·.· . .. . Defen dant ......... .11.ncl have then ·· ····· ..........shall not omit nncler the pennl ty of' £100 . .11.ncl this ···~ ctnd there this W rit. Court , at the Cou,rt House , the J,Jl'itness, J. F. B L.11. CKBUR.N, Clerk of' ow· snicl year of'the Co nunon wealt h . day of. ~ · ......, 1 9 ..Z..:...Y, cmcl in t h e 14, . ..rth Clerk . -----J. .l> . ... . News-Record , Harrison burg, Va . . . . . . . . ... . .;J.-...f ......~~.., (I �...-. -- ~ ........... } ~~So ~ ._____. r4 S I f ot j- ~ ~ ~ ~r ~ ~• �In the Nam e of the Com mon weal th of Virginia : To the Sherif f of Rockin gham Count y, Greeti ng: You a re h ereby comm andecl to su 1nm,on Roclcin_gha m Count y, at the Court to a ppear bef ore the J u dge of the Circu,it Court of ..... day of'. .. J.:1:1:l'.lE.I.. . ...... . .19 ...?.9=, House thereof , cit 10 o'cloclc, a . m ., on the .... 1 6th ionwe alth bef ore the Gr a,ncl Jury to testify and the t ruth to say in beluil f of the Comn ............... ....... Y~.:r.<l..:i.~..... Y~.M.!3-.:i<l.~A .. 111,isdemeanor . who sta nds chm,_ged with a nd indict ed f or a f elony ty of £1 00. .11.nd have then .11.nd this .............t b.ey ......... ....shall not omit under the penal ancl there this Writ. Court, at t h e Cou,rt House , the Witne ss, J. F . B L .11.CKBUR.N', Clerlc of our sa,id ............., 1 £.4 ..., a ncl in the 1 I;-.. 8.. th year of the Comm onwe alth . l .l..t.hday of June.... ../:;:.:K ?lr;LcJ.iliu.h...r~ l. ...... , Clerk . N ews- Record. H arr iso nburg, Va . �Com. vs Verdie Maiden Grand Jury �we alt h of Vi rgi nia : In the Na me of the Co mm on She riff of Roc kin gha m To the sun71 on. . .. .. .. .. You are her eby com ma nde d to . . .. .. .. ~~~~1~~< Cou nty , Gre etin g: w.::.·: :~: :i?.- ~:: 1 'l~ at the Cou rt ma, o _g hanty Cir cui t Cou rt ~f _R jck in the of ge Jud the ore bef to app ear . ........ 19. .z d ay of -:8 . .. m ., on the . a , ock o'cl 0 1 at f, reo the Ho use . . aga ins . in be hal f of the Com mon wea lth to tes tify and the tru th to say .y- ~.7 . . . I• ·: _ff ······ · ······· ··· ···· ····· ·· ·· ···· ·· ····· · ······· ·· · ···· ·· •······ ········ · ····· ~ . ~ ~ · · · · · .-; r · · · · ~ mis dem ean or . f a or f d icte sta nds cha +e :. ~:~ h and ind · .· .·~.··..·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· .·· · ···· .·.· ··.·.•..·.·. ·~ .. ·.. ·······.·· ·········· ·.·.~ wh o of £ 100 . .11.nd hav e the n ll not om it und er the pen cilt y sha ~ ;~ · ... s thi d .11.n a n d the re thi s Wr it. at t h e Cou rt H ous e, the Jv, Cle rk of our sai d Cou rt, Wit nes s, J. F. BL .11.CKR UR. yea r of t he Com mo nw eal th . 19 "..'f:a nd in the 14 ..'it th .... . . ........ of day ""! Cle rk. 7 I .... 7 ., News -Record, H arr isonbur g, Va. p . °l V :.~ . ., ��In the Nam e of the Com mon wea lth of Virginia : To the She riff of Rock ingha m Coun ty, Greet ing : YoU, are hereb y comm ande d to sunim on ... .......... ........ · · · · · · · · · · ·. . l .~f ~·~ ·····/~ ~:....: ::.. : : :. . : •· to appe ar befor e the Judg e of the Circ uit Court y'JI_ Rock ingh am Coun ty, at the Cour t Hou,se there of, at 10 o'clo ck, a. m ., on the . 3 .. -...............day of 1 9 ..?:"!-/ to testi fy and the truth to say in behal f of the Com monw ealth agai i t ....... :·.J;__~ ... . . l . .. . who stand s cha,r ged with and indic ted for a felon y misd emea nor . .11.nd this........... .. ........shall not omit unde r the pena lty of £100 . .11.nd hnve then and there this Wri t, "Jfit ness , J. F . BLA CKB URN , Clerk of ou,r said Cour t, at the Cou,rt Hous e, the '2, . day of .....~ ..... .., 19 .?:J; and, in the 14.~ th year of the Com mnnw ealth . New1-Record, Harri,o nbur~. Va . .......... j.:;t.~ ~ ~ · · · · · ········• Clerk. ���A.J �_ =#=-- I I S- · ~~ ,9~ 7'1 ~ ' > .{ VERDIE· V. M.AI D~ ads Indiotm ent for a Misdr.,. (:Prohib ition) • COMMONWEALTH ._Ju7 3, ~?±1_ .v : . l f il i / J. 3 0 I ' } i l -I - ---- . ?. ;} • rv �I . 1 > ... 1 s[it•) ,? {J 3 - C1 ... / f I ' t:· !) 1'U-·"''7 '7" I ,trb ',.,.f ~ I') t (, s-. ~- ~ ----:- --· ,a ;l.o '2 ' 7 J?--j - , •• ·.,, � 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. Verdie v. Maiden Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty posession of still Still 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 1924 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-box4-027 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 Maiden https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_009.pdf 163fb342c2459edd13320ed284c12c9a 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. Vernon Hilt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony 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_021_009 Hilt https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/6df6c637ffa543ea309976ce489b2c53.pdf 18f191e86c61c3a3d5a5ab91e1b3590f PDF Text Text COMMONWE.ALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-w it: In the Circ uit Cour t of said Coun ty: The grand juro rs in and f or the body of said coun ty xt term , of Rockingham and now atten ding said Cour t at its Augu with in 1928 , upon thei r oat hs do pres ent that Vern on Rain es, in the one year next prio r to the find ing of this indic tmen t , obile said coun ty of Rock ingha m, did unla wful ly oper ate an autom h e peac e while unde r t he influ ence of arde nt spir its, a gain st t and dign ity of t he Commonwea lth of Virg inia . This indi ctme nt is found on t he testim ony of Home r . T. Hulv ey, Will Ad.kins, Ben Wi nego rd, s. F. Newman, and w gran d Rexr ode, witn esse s sworn in Court and sent befo re the jury t o give evide nce . • "I C..' �0 C Commonwealth v) Indic tmen t Verno n Raine s tJ Misde meano r Augu st term, 1928 / A True Bill: -1 ( Forem an D. w. Earma n Comm onwea lth's Attom ey �( Port Republi c , Va., J uly 25, 1928 Mr . J . Robert Switzer , Clerk Circuit Court, Harrison burg, Virginia . Dear Sir: Herewith all papers in the case of t he ~ommonwealth v. George and Vernon Raynes, charged with feloniou sly drivi ng an aut omobile while under the influenc e of unlawfu l ardent spirits, and kindly arrange t o docket the same for the August term of the Circuit Court , and oblige. Yours very the Peace. ��Arrest Warrant License pletes No. 126296 COMMO NWEAL TH OF VIRGINI A, } TO WIT: R OCKINGH AM COUNTY , any officer Co!mty: . To- - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - -, a Cons~able of said _ e_r_i_f_f_ _ _ _ _ _ of the said County, has this day made __y_Sb , _D_e_put ___ Whereas,..,...-_3_•_ .,_._ li_ewman t "d C L. Dinsmo · -. n on oath before me,-W - -- re- - - -- a Just·ice of th e sm _ oun y, . an d .m formatlo .comp1amt thac.. _ •_•------ ----,,- ------- =----- ----;- :----- --~--- -,----= --_ u_ ,_ oe George am_ v_e_rn 192_!, in the said County, did JIily day of Zbcl ot tlte said County, on the 1111•"' 1lJ get dnmk end operate an aut•ob ile •bile 11nder the illfl11 •c• ot 11nl•fu l ardent •~rit.1 , agains t ttie peace ud dipS:\y of tae C•• Y1rgill ia. - . r ...TRese are therefore, in the name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprethe ·said-- - - -- .hend and bring before 1:11e, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of George and Ye$on Rayne s are required to sumto answer the said complai nt and to be further dealt with accordin g to law. And you dclller HuJ.•eJ, B•J- - S. •1negor d end l. l!:. W. Atkins. mon g the said offence. to-11ppea r and ~ve evidence in behalf pf Jhe ·eommo qw~alth , on the examina tion touchin 22nd , in the year 19 28 July day of Given under my hand and seal this N .38 _ NEWS· RECORD CO ., HARRISONBURG , YA . �,:s I l1 3o •• l • •r-4•• iI -c .~--. ... ! . ........ ...- i ....... ·•. . =,~. ..... ..."'~ ·10 ....o: ! .. ..... =ii:: ZI . • »• N 0 • ~ • c., IIO ... I:I~•~ • fl> • ~ . .: -;a ., • >- +" § 0 Q I ti. ........A 0 ...o-.. -... " >-1! i_ .l ,. :Q • ...• ·•.... Q !. -. ~i 0 • ~ • ~ :, • :t> g • • :tr~ .- ... 0 1-4 > 11:1 0 . ... ' J)- 0 +1 .... 0 • • t .. 3~ !t .... 0 • • " 0 • .. • ~~ SI ~ •N 0 ~ • ill ii-.•}' ,.. I . 0 ;:. "i -;:: •... ... .. . i. ~!it° ~ • • k ~ 'U • • } A~res! Warrant weorge 811d Wernan fta.Jn•• . ·· ······························ ······· ···· ··· ··············•· '1 ········ ........... ····· ...... l • .0 A ,=, II ~ ~ , .. ::.i; i CA 0 -I .. 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N .CID ..,II'... •l_· 0 -" • . • . =-0 IS ClQ :,- I C': 0 Iic+ .,c • c+ 0 ~ ~ �Form 192-News·Record Virginia, Rockingham County, to-wit: Commonwealth vs. George aDd Wenon Kayne• STATEMEN T OF I( COSTS Arrest Warrant 1 UO .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . $ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ............ ... . .. -{ Sear ch Warrant .. . ..................... .. $_ _ __ 1 Z 00 .. . ... . . .. .. ...... .......... . .... . ... $ Tria l --- ! l I ( .. . .... . ............. . . . .............. $_ _ _ _ - - - Ba il Arrest 20 00 .. . . ...... . .... .. .............. . .. . . $ - - - - _ _ Search ·warrant . . .. .. .. . .. . ... . ..... . ... . $ _ _ __ CONSTABLES, SHERIFF, SERGEANT .. ... · 1I Depaty for c. at. s. I'. ••WIINl• Fawley. s.a.1,;. ATTORNEY FOR T H E COMMONVlEAL TH 1 IU sum. Witnesses ........ . .............. . ... . $ ______ ~ 20 Mileage . . .......... .. .. . ................. . $ -- - l Other F ees ... . .......... . ..... .. .......... $ - -- (I J . P . Court .... . ....... . .................. $ - - -20 -{I ______ _ _____ __________________________________$ __ 00 --- L ---------------------------------------- ---------- - - - r Repo,t nf Fines, etc. . ................... . . . . I CLERK OF T H E COURT ... ; ............. . -{ Witness Certificat es .... . .. . .... .. . . .. .. .. .. $- - - - _ _ I . .. ....... .. . . .. : . . . ... . . . .... . ...... $ T rial L Other Costs ..................... ...... . ... $_ __ Days \Vitness es-Names · -- · Amount Tolls Miles $ . $ $ $ $ $ $ i'I' $ $ I hereby certify that the following additional witnesses were examined for the Commonwealth and were material witnesses: Witnesses-Names Days Amount Tolls Miles $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct statement of costs. J.P. ��•t· Commonwealth of Virginia, lT Rockingham County, j o-w i · ~~~L __ _____________ l92 BE IT REMEMBERED that on the --~~~ ----d ay of_ _________ 8,----- ----- - ueorge K&JD•• and Henry ttayne a-Jat e Morrie ----- - - - ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --- - ----came befor e me_ f.'. L. Din• ore ,_ J. _P. --- ----- -----tiveiJy aclrnowledg ed thems elves to be inof the said count y of Rocki ngham , and sever ally and respec and form following, tba,t is to say: the said debte d to the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia, in mann er f h · s__ -- ___ _-- -- __ -- -- _______________ -.- - _________ ______ in t e sum o Rayne e Georg ---------------------- _ said __~ ~- ~,-~~8--~ -~~~-~~~!~-----good and lawfu l mone y of the Unite d States , and the -Dolla.1.· s of like good and lawfu l money, to be in the sum oL ________~~!~ -~-S :.~~- ------ ----- ·----and chatte ls, lands and tenem ents, and they respe ctivel y made and levied of tlleir sever al goods as to this obliga tion, and also waive d any sever ally waive d the benef it of their Home stead Exem ption alth arisin g under this recog nizan ce with claim or right to disch arge any liabil ity to the Comm onwe of the Comm onwea lth of Virgi nia if the said coupo ns detac hed from the bonds of this State , to the use ----- ----- ---- --- --~~~i: &!-~ Dl~~ ------ ---- --- e of the --- _____ _ shall make defau lt in the perfo rmanc condi tions under writte n. if the above bound _____ ~!~!j_e____ ______ _ The condi tion of the above recog nizan ce 1s such that and shall perso nally appea r befor e the Circu it ·----- ------ -----~ -a1_~ ~! _______________ _________ do -----~ ~~!~ __________ ____ _____ Term next Court o.f Rocki ngham .on the ____~~~- --day of the-- -----_________ 192 8 , at the Court -hous e thereo f, thereo f, being the ___~~~- --day of_ ______ ~!'~~ ~-- _____ conce ming a certai n ___ !~!!>!1.1_______ where and then and there answ er the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia _______________ stand s charg ed, and shall not of the said ______ _~_e_~Z:.~!-~l!'~~----- --- ----- --- _____ above r ecognizance shall be void and of no depar t thenc e witho ut the leave of said Court , th en the effect , otherw ise to remai n in full force and virtue . above writte n. Taken and acknowledg ed befor e me, the iday and year first t V J • P. / - ----- ----- ----- �• �•t· Commonwealth of Virginia, -l T Rockingham County, J o-wt · BE IT REMEMBERED that on the --~~~!_l____ day of_ __________f~!L ____ _______ ___ l92 8,------ - ---- Mr. 8: Mrs. Granger Morris and ________ Vernon Rqnes _and__ }A_r .& _Mr~_._.Al_ex _Morris L-J oint ly ---------------- ---------------came before me __ W.__L..__Dinsmore ,__J ~- P-1_ _______ _________________________ ____________________ ___ of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respective;Jy acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha,t is to say: the said ·------- - -- - ------ - ------ Ve rnon _Rayne s __________ ____ _____ ______ ______ ____ __ _____ __ in th e sum of __________ . ______________ Five Hundred __________________________________________________ Dollars Mr. 8: Mrs. Granger Morris and good and lawful money of the United States, and the said __ ~r.,_ffi.__M_i:_~ ... _.A!!'~_]J_o_r:_rj,_~ __ ,I.9j.pj.Jy__ _ in the sum o,f_ ___fty~_!l.!1~ _1=_~t!_ _______________________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said ____________________ Y~!"11.9Jt_1tum,~-------------- ______ shall make default in the performance of the conditions underwritten. The condition of the above r ecognizance 1s s uch that if th e above bound ____________ _________ _ ----------------~~!'!.1P!1_~8:1-?!.~I!-- -- ----- - -------- do and shall personally ~ppear before the Circuit Court -0.f Rockingham on the __ !~!i _____ da.y of the _____________ ~~_g~_s~---------- --- ------ Term next thereof, being the __.?9.1,_h____ day oL---------~~g~! J!i __________ ~ __ l92 8 , at the Court-house thereof, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain __ _r_e_~'?.l'!Y __ _____ whereof the said ___________ Y.e.r..Jl..Q.UJlayn.~~- ----------- ____________________ stands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, th en the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, t e daY. and y ~ar first above written. J. P. • v--' ..........,._..._.___ ------- r ---------------- ---------- - ---------------- --------- ��COMMOhT\VEALTH vs. , llisdemeanor (Pro.) VERNON RAIXES t l I �I~ ' ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Vernon Raines Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment operated an automobile under the influence 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 1928 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-box7-051 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 Raines https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/9d0def2ee548885fa6700b4f86d36050.pdf 30a26d46db0d8556aafe1989f78f3b8b PDF Text Text HAlT COUNTY , VIR GII \IA . IN TF.E CL CUIT CO ~JR ~' OF R CCi TNG To t he HOU . T . N. HAA S, J WGE . 's . tto rne y for t h e I , D . W. Ea r man , CornmonweS /lth r epr ese n t unt o you r Hon or: Cou nty &f ore se. i .d , res pe ct fu lly abo ut 2 ~• LI . Sp eci al Th at on Dec e ,b er 12t h , 1 92::i , a. l ong wit h one H. W. Hoo v er .Pro hib itio n Of fic er C. D. :E' ul~ ham he vic ini ty o f Be ldo r, Roc ki ng sei zed on t he .i:~ ub lic ro ad in t ord t our i ng car , mo del 192 0, Cou nt y , Vir g i nia , a cer tai n F t he a Vi r g i nia lic ens e tag for eng ine number 453 543 0, be ari ng car at t he ti me of sei zur e i n y ear 1 923 num ber i73 10; s a id , Cla ren ce J. Dav is, Ire na Da vis wai d Co unt y bei ng occ up ied b y ope rat ed a t tha t ti r~-e s . E . Via nds and Ros a Via nds , a nd bei ng tha t sai d occ upants Vi and s; b y Cla re n ce J. Da vis or S .E . sei zur e a bou t eig hte en (18 ) had in a:i..id ca r at t !1e ti me of r. mon ly kno wn as mo ons hin e liq uo gal lon s of ard ent sp iri ts, com hib itio n Act as Tha t und er Sec tio n 57 of t he i->ro fo r f eit ed to the Commonwe a lth . ame nde d the sai d u ut om obi le is aut om obi le be 1 y our in.f orm a n t pray s tha t Scl.id ~ hat cee ds dis p ose d of a.cc ord i ng to con dem ned and sol d and t h e pro Ros a J . Da vis , s. E .Vi a n ds, and law ; tha t Ire na Dav i s,C la.. re nce con c ern ed in i n ter est , be cit ed Via nds , and a ihl oth er p ers ons ned pro pe tty sho uld not be con dem to ap pea r and sho w cau se why the tur e. and s old to enf orc e the for fei me~teay e Sub scr ib ed and s wo rn to b ef or 1 923 . er, of Dec e,.b ~ No tary P u b l i c . �Viol. Pro. Act • . COMMOHWEALTH v. F ORD TOUR I NG C1-R # 4535430 (Clarence J. Davis, Irena ·Davis S.E .V iand s Rosa Vi ands) Inf or ma ti on !" if~~/~//~~ D. w. E 81 rman, Commonwealt h' s Attorney. �VIRG I IT • RO KINGHAM COU If...Y, t o- wit: Jherea s D. V. Earma n ,·Commonwee l t h' e Atto n ey f o.r !iocki · ,h m Count y h a ~i led in t e ul erk ' s Off ice of ee i d oounty sn i nf orma tion ag a i rut a ce rtain 192 ~ ord Touring Co r, Mod. e l 1920 . e n f7i n e nw ber 4535430 , Virg i ni ~ li cGnse t o n umb er 27310 . le of fhe s ai d i nforma tion h ovin _ f or i t s obj e ct t he condemna t i on a:rxl nut omob il e af oree i d s f orf eited t o t he t he Commonwe alth nd l l ege s t ha t at t he t i e of sei zure i ns i d there w s f ou by the of ficer automobil e ei ghtee n gallons of rd ent s p ir i ts contra ry to l v. occ upie d by Cla r enc e J . Da vis , t i 1eofse i zur Irena Dav is , S. '. Vi a nds a ni Bosa Vi a n ds , en d b ei ng Op_eTa.tec:i a t t t t il!le by 01a nee J . Davis or ~. ~ . vi anQ s . Cl a r e oe J. Devi s , s . ~. vie:nd s ' Rosa Viands and Ire na V.avis TH:lmfil,ORE and a ll ot he r persons c on cerned i n in t er e s t a re n otified to ap~ ea r b efore the Ui r cuit (;ourt of Rockingh 1 day of t he Eebruary Term of s i d Cour t , bei • t o shov c au a. if ny the y cs n , why the f or th e c onde n t ion 1st count y on t h e nd C le of s id ra ..er of the s i automobil e n ot be gr ante d a nd s a i d prop rty sold i n a ccordsna P eb. 18th i nf ormation s hou d wi th t h e s t tute 1 w of Vi r i nia . li tne e , J . F. Bl uckburn , Cl erk of the Cir uit ~ou1t of Rock i e t the Cou rt Hou e t h er e on on the -· 1 9 24 - nd i n t h e 1 48th 22nd -------year of t he ----------~ h . count y , - ----- day o f ~J-an..-. Commonwe a l t h . ��?- /; '~ c:2 f; / fd t/ ~ .- Ja.-&._ 7 -z f~ /IJ~ tJ ,,_.,_ ~/ /.r efs.3,, -r-.J.--~~· _. £- ll r ~- ✓ ~ 0/L - ~ ~- -. ~ --{;,;¥1j:~ ~ ~~ . 6.d o __/' f',.___,_ o/ ~ ,~ ~ ~ J r~ /7 ~ a~ ~ ~ 3_ g - 1,.50~ - ~ ) c : z ._£:'__dtJ r - -- d ~ ~ f v , _ ,n_t1,/J _____ - _ . _ ~ ,,__ /tJ.tJ" -2, ~ 1, ~ Ko o _~ ~.re, /-_ ~~ ~~ J 0..z;J, 1J;: ~~- -<f'.-d.A. ~ Io, 3 If_ J L. 63 ,() o �; ( L ~<LL D~ ,, ~ ~ I :;_ y: YJn-ih I ·~ dmltted AP ! I rl~rk Rockingham County, Va, �-.... ~-~~ · qL-~ 1 q ~4 .rl -#, .. · J-~_I ~ ( ! J # f-~...g.§yJ L>~ .( -1.-/3--:- j V - - -•-"' ,,, - .. 1,- I /4 ;· 1•• 2---~ ·~ '1• "/~ ' f _) . ~. ~!. ~;. * . 1• . ... -~~ ' ' ·; ~ �.: / - -~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Victoria Davis Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty posession of a still manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box3-005 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 Davis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/f65a5aba88bd67f9bf47c315c764df33.pdf a0166693ac99fe6dbec091819ca8e7e1 PDF Text Text COMMO llEALTH OF VIRGI NIA, COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM, to - wot : I n t he Circuit Court of said County: The grand jurors i n and for the body of said com1ty of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its February term, 1927, upon their oaths do pres ent that Vic t oria Davis, who was he reto f ore on the 13th day of November, 1923, convicted of viol a ting the Prohibition laws of t he Commonw e alth of Vi rgi n i a , in the Circu it Court of Rockingh am County , Virgi nia , a nd who then and the re was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars a nd to serve f or a period of t hirty days in jail , di d, wi thin on e year next pr io r t o the find i ng of thi s indict ~ent , i n the s aid county of Rockingham, unlawfully and feloniously have in her po ss ession a still, still cap , worm , tub , fermenter, and other appliances con ne cte d with and u s ed in the operation of a still, without havi ng t he same re gi stered as required by law, a gainst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . This i ndictment is found on the testimony of w. T. Rexrode , D. E. Dofflemyer , and Ge orge A. Lawson, witnesses sworn i n Court and sent befor e the grand jury to give evidence. �Unlawful :poss ession of still 2 d offense Commo nwealt h v) Ind. ic tmen t Vic tori a Davis Felony Februar y term , 1927 A True Bill: D. w. Earman Commonwealth ' s Attorney �In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia: To the Sheriff of Rockingh am County, Greeting : You are hereby comman ded to summon . . .... to testify and the tru~ · o say in behalf of. the . B- , Common wealth a/ainst ...... .. ·····= · . ···················· ······························· ·· · · · · · · · · · · ~········· · · · . .... ...... .•. .~· • •1 ;1 I;, ~ ~ / -, ~ · · · · · ··t ~ ..... ,.., .. who stands c~ r ed with a and indicted for a felony misdemeanor . ..1.1.nd this. ....... . ... .... ... .. .. shall not omit under the penalty of £ 1 00. ..1.1.nd have then and there this Writ . Witness, J . F . BL.11.CJ(BUR.N', Clerk of our said Cou,rt, at the Cou,rt House, the ~¼a y of .... 1 9 .1:...7, and in the AfiJ ~, of the Comm nwealth . ? ~·.. . , .. fl,~ 17- •~ News-Record, Harr isonbur~. Va . t ........... , Clerk. �y delive ring a tru withi n Summ ons to ~ ~~w~ ··- ······_in t')Ol'"SO n I l ~ ~ Copy of t h w, ~ r ~I , r ~ ~ 1::1 • ~ .......... ~ ' ~ �In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: .You are h ereby corn1nandecl to sunimon .. . .... ...... . ·· ·· ········ 7/,,Z ...~ __.fod ~ ···· ····~ · to appear bef'ore the Judge of' the Circuit Cou,rt of Rockinghm n County, r1,t the Court Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, a . m,. , on the .....r::6-.l ~ d a y of. ~ ~ . , ... . .. . t o testij'y and ~ truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth bef'ore the Gra,nd Jury 199 ·············································~ w ho sta nds n ... ~ ........................ .....: ......... ... ....................... ...... ............ .. . cha! ! edf ·ith g and i ndicted for a f elony misd emeanor . .And this....... .... . .. ... .....sh a ll not omit under the penalty of £100. .And have then anrl there this Writ. Witness , J. ~__dK B URN, Clerk of ou,r saicl Court, at the Cou,rt House, the /4"cl a y of .. . ... ., 19. ? ,and in the 1~ # ' . ~ r of the Commonwe nlth. J ~. .~ ~ . N ews~Recorcl . Harri~onburg, Va. J, ... ... . . , Clerk. ��I i'. ~ / (_J ., / / V ) ~! J • .,, • / .. �.., / " ~ l· l [ • I I- t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Victoria Davis Description An account of the resource Felony Subject The topic of the resource Felony posession of still 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 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box6-025 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 Davis