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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Bradley Holley
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1890
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Breaking and Entering
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Defendant charged with breaking and entering. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_020_032
Holley
Stayle
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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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.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Bradley Holley and Cora Sites
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Grand Larceny
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with grand larceny. Not Guilty
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_020_009
Holley
Sites
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1917
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Commonwealth v. Brainard Marshall
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Defendant charged with felony manslaughter.
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Felony
Manslaughter
Manslaughter
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Jennifer Taylor
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And the Attorney for the Commonwealth afore said, w'ho prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
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And the Attorney for the Commonwealt h aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
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the said Court to understand and be informed th at said _________________________________ :_ __
on the __________ day of ____________________ , in the year 192 __ , in the said. ______________ of
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Brice Jenkins
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
tried to destroy evidence
Contributor
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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
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RcPr-box7-036
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Jenkins
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1925
Title
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Commonwealth v. Brown et al
Description
An account of the resource
Defendants charged with misdemeanor failure to provide adequate fish ladders.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Failure to Provide Adequate Fish Ladders
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
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_009_270
Brown
Driver
Rhodes
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ONWEALrrH OF VIBGI NIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGI-1-'\.M, TO - VlIT :
I N THE CIRCUIT COURT O:Ei' SA ID COUNTY :
The juror s o f the Commonwea lth of Virg inia , i n
and fior the bo dy o f the County of Roc k inghalµ , and n ow
a t t e ndin g said court at its Oc t ober te r m, 1931 , u p on
t he ir o a ths d o present t h at Bruc e Fulk , on or about
Oc tober 6 , 1 93 1, i n s a id County, did unlawful l y o pera te
an a utomobile wh ile under the inf luence of a rdent spirits
a gainst the pea c e and dignity of the commo nweal th of
Virg inia .
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
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Commonwealth v. Bruce Fulk
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
capias warrant
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-030
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Fulk
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/1231aba127b1a1a097b04c8f86bcc2a5.pdf
d133286db95724bd7f86d207d1b9ec0e
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ST TE OF 7IRGINIA ,
Co unty of Rock i ngham , t o-wit :
In the Circuit Court of Rocki ngham County :
The Gr a nd Jurors in and for the body of said County of Rockingham
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oc kingham did unlawfully g ive ard ent sp ir its to Clarence Bayne
a minor under 21 years of age , a a i nst t k e p eace and d i gnity of the
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bryan Conley
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
trasport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
provided ardent spirits to a minor
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1922
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RcPr-box2-026
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Conley
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/b8361caa10ff73e361a0d52d7ff72c09.pdf
c7eb2adda782e68ba58ce5f08cef7f19
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C01U\1:ON\VEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand Jurors in and for t he body of said
county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its
April term, 1928, upon their oaths do present t hat Bryan
Hoover on April 8, 1928, in said county of Rockingham, did
unlawfully operate an automobile while under t h e influence
of ardent spirits, a gainst the peace and di gnity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of D.
N. Flic4=, _ _ _ _ _ _ Flick, Robert
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Morrison, and ~=-=,:.:.:.~
Fqdley, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before t h e grand
Jury to give evidence.
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Unlawful operation of car
Commonwealth
v} Indictment
Bryan Hoover
Misdemeanor
April term, 1928
A True Bill:
D. w. Earman
Commonwealth's Attorney
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bryan Hoover
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
plead guilty
Contributor
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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
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RcPr-box7-035
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Hoover
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_006.pdf
2895510ac3c5812a9eb5e62735e5b6a5
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bryan Thornhill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1820
Subject
The topic of the resource
Threat
Description
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, kill or do bodily hurt.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_007_006
Thornhill
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_008.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Burgess Grady
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1820
Subject
The topic of the resource
Possession of false notes
intention to injure and defraud
African American
Free Person
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with possession of false notes with the intention to injure and defraud. Not guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_007_008
Grady
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_049.pdf
24f77af9071af0c6529a99443a9aef11
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Burgess Grady and Simon Grady
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
The topic of the resource
Threat
Description
An account of the resource
Defendants charged with threatening to beat or do bodily harm.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
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F VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROC KINGHAJ.\i , to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said Coun ty :
e jurors of the
omrnonwealth of
·rginia , in
and for the body of the county of Rockingham , and now att ending
said Court at its June term, 1932 , upon their oaths do present
that
. ;;t;__ Bailey and C. A. Bai ley, on or about June 1 4 , 1932, in
said county , did unlawfu lly have in t ' eir possess ion e i ghty-fiv e
gallons of ardent spirits (moonshi ne li quor ), against the peace
and dignity of the Commonw ealth of
nd
irginia .
he jurors a foresaid , upon their o aths afore-
said , do further presen t that the sa id R.ct, Bailey and C. A.
Bailey , on or about June 14, 1932, in sai d county, did unlawfu lly
have in the~r possessi on t wo s t ill s, t wo still caps, two wo rms,
two tubs, t wo ferment ers, and other appl i ances connecte d with and
used in the operatio n of stills without having the same register ed
as required by law , against the peace and dignity of t ::1e Commonwealth of Vi r g inia .
This indictme nt is found on the testimon y of V. T.
Rexrode , , •
and sent be fore
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awson, witnesse s sworn i n Court
he grand jury to give evidence .
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�Poss . liquo r and 2 still s
Commonwea lth
v) Indi ctment
C. A. Ba iley and
R. L. Bai l ey
June term , 1932
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Wi tness es : W. T. Rexr ode
W. E. Luca s
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Commonwealth ' s Atto rney
�Commonwealth of Virginia-~ County of, ~
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of V irginia
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has this day made comp laint and information tn oat h before ;ne,
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of the said City /County that he verily believes, that in the said City / County and Sta te:
(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, so ld, kept, st ored , possessed, held, used and con-
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a e unknown, say, "Whose na111e is to th e infon•1a nt unk nown"
(h) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenrters and other appliances conn ect ed with such still and used, and mash
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and other substance s, capable of being used , in the manufac ture of A rd en t Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession 0£, and unl awfull y used by one
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Her e describe place as in ( a) above
(c) Ardent Spirits are bein:g unlaw fully kept, held, stored, concea led, u sed, sold , and unlawfully transported in
certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit : a certain
Here describe vehicJe, auto, wagon, carriage, buggy, boatJ baggage or what n ot
by one .... ... .. .. ... ... ........ ........ ... .. ................. ........ ... .. .... ...... ..
Here $!ive name, or describe as in (a) a bovt>
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all n ecessary and proper speed and assi stance, to searc h the hon se, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent s12.irit s and their containers and other things
apparently possessed or u.sed in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose posse ssion they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering o r delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other offic er having juri sd iction of the case, to be
di sposed of and dealt with according to law; and make r eturn of thi s warrant showing all acts and things done
thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of t he person
in whose possessio n found, if any, and if not fo und in t he possession of any one, so state in you r retu rn, and post a
true copy of this warrant and t h e retu rn thereof, as required by law.
Given u nder my hand and seal thi s .... .
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�1. If on ly Ard ent Spirits and containers b e seized
the Magistrate shall fix a tim e not less tha n 10
nor mo re than 30 day s fr om the date of return
for the h earin g of said return. If no claimant appear, th e Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeit ed to Commonwealth. Any person claiming
any of same must file a written claim stating particul arly th e character and extent of his interest
th erein , whereupon the M agistrate shall certify the
warra nt, written claim and articles claimed, to the
Circuit or Corp oration Court, as the case may b e,
for dete r mii1ation, and declare the unclaimed articl es forfei ted.
2. If sti ll, sti ll ca p, worm, t ubs, h ea ter. fe r me nt rs,
o r any app liance conn ected with a still and used.
o r mas h or other substance capab le of being used,
in th e man ufacture of Ardent Spirits, be sei7, ecl,
the mash (after tak ing sam ple) sh all be des troy ed,
a n d th e facts and a rticl es se ized reported to t h e
p rohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth 's
Attorney. (A copy of thi s warrant and proper return wi ll be a sufficient notice a nd report.) Ardent
Spirits a nd containers di sposed of as in No. I
above.
3. If Ardent Spirits are b eing tran sported in a n aufo mobile, boa t, wagon, buggy, or ot her vehicle, \h e
A rd en t Spirits a nd containers sha ll be preserved
an d th e ve hicl e shall b e de livered to the Sergea nt
of the City, the facts rep orted to th e Pro hi bition
Com:missioner and Com m onwealt h's Attorney and
Ardent Sp irits and contain ers di sposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant a nd
p roper return will be su ffic ient r epo rt.)
The fo llowin~ na ed officers and persons a s~ warrant:
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WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
Comm onwealth of Virginia
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O th er than above s.t ated the following are wi tnes ses :
the
and by seizing the fo ll ow in g de scribed Ardent Spirits
and oth er t h ings th erein fo und (a nd a rresting the
above named perso n fo un d in pos session thereof ) and
by postin g a tru e copy of th is w ar ra nt and th e return
hereo n on the
See Sections 2 1½, 22, 23, 23½ , 57 and 57½, Acts of
Assemb ly, 1918, Page 578.
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auto or Bagg age, or as case may be
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T his ma tt er se t f~ r hearing o n the
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said things seized having bee n filed herein in complia nce w ith th e law, the same a re h ereby adjudged
and declared confiscated a nd forfeited to the Com monwealth.
Description of Ardent Spirits an d oth er s thin g s
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Given unde r my ha nd thi s ....
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of
vVrittc11 claim of ow nership or interest hav ing
bee n filed to certain of t he said thin gs herein seized, this warrant, the said claim a nd t he things in
the claim particula rly described, are hereby cert ified
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for determination, a nd th e said thin gs uncl~i1~~ ~d a r~
hereby ad ju dg ed and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commo nwealth .
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Given under my hand t his
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4. A copy of this wa rrant and the r eturn th ere• n
must be posted a t the front doo r of th e h ouse, or
on th e door of th e room, or on th e p r emises at the
p lace the A rd ent Spiri ts may b e fo und .
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, bein g tran sported in vehi cle, boa t, or baggage, it is
to be returnee! to the juri sdiction fr om wh ich iss ued.
lf iss ued .for A r de nt Spirits so tra n spo rted , it can be
executed 111 a ny part of the State, and r eturned to any
ju stice in any county or cit y th ro ug h w h ich th ey are
carried .
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Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
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and acknowle~ed themselv es to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virgin.i1\ each in th e sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tene ments, for the :ise of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they ea ch severally waved their homestead exemption to their recog ni zance ; yel upon this con~:
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and at such other time or tim es to which the proceedings may be continued or further
heard, and before any court or judge hereafter ha ving or holding any proceedings in connection with
and then and ther::.: ::h~h:a
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declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shaHbe null and void; other-
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BE IT REMEMBER ED, that on the .
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surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ........
Bail Com 1tf:l.~..t.oner ...... . .............................................................................. , of the said County of Rockingham,
(J . P. or Bail Commissione r)
and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to th e Commonweal th of Virginia each in th e sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tene ments, for the ase of the Commonw ealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waved their homestead exemption to their recognizance ; yel upon this condition:
That if the said
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the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Courthouse of said County, on the ........8th ..... day of the
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Jtt ..............., and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further
hear<l, an<l before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with
the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonweal th of Virginia concerning a certain
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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To the Sheriff of RJekiugb.iiln County , Greeting :
You are hereby comm,anded to sum,mon ...
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to testi fy and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendan t in the prosecuti on of the Common-
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. C.A. Bailey and R.L. Bailey
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession of still
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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RcPr-box9-055
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Bailey
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1909
Title
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Commonwealth v. C.A. Hyde
Description
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Defendant charged with felony forgery.
Subject
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Felony
Forgery
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_005_146
Hyde
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COMMONWEAI/l'H OF VIRGIN IA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKIJ:;G HAM, to-wit:
In the Circu.it Court of said Cou.nty:
The gr a nd ju.ror s in and for the body of said county
of Roc k ingham and now attending said Court at its April
term, 1925, upon their o aths do present that
c.
C. Grim,
who was heretofore on the 19th day of May , 1921, convicted
of viol at ing the Proh ibi tion laws of the Commo nwealth of
Virginia, in the Circuit Court of Rocki ngham Cou.nty, Virg inia, and who t hen and there was sentenced to pay a fine
of fifty dollars ar:rl to serve f or a period of one month in
jail, did, wi thin one yea;r next prior to the finding of
this i ndi ct 1:1ent, in the said cou.nty of Rockingham, un lawfully and feloni ous ly manuf a c tur e , sell, offer, keep, store
and expose f or sale, gi ve away, dispense, tr ans port, soli ci t,
advertise and rece i ve orders for ard ent spirit s , against
t he peace and dignity of the Comrmnweal th of Vir ginia.
The jurors af oresaid upon their oa ths a f oresaid do
fur t Ler pr;_esent tha t C. C. Grim, who was heretofore on the
19th day of May , 1921, co nvicted o f violat i ng the Proh i bition
laws o f the Commonweal th of Virgi n ia, and who then
am
there
was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars and to serve
for a period o f one month in jail, did, within one year next
prior to the fir:rling of this indictment, in the said cou.nty
of Rockingham, unlawfully and feloniously have in his possess ion arden t spirits, a gainst the p e ace an d dignity of the
Commonweal th of Vifginia.
And the jur ors aforesaid upon their oaths a f oresaid
do further present that
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Grim, who was heretofore on the
19th day of May, 1921, convicted of viola t ing the Prohibition
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prior to the finding of this indictm ent, in the said county
of Rocki ngham, unlawfu lly ani feloniou sly receive ardent
spiri'ts, a gainst t he peace and dignity of the Commonw ealth
of Virginia .
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on e year nor mor e tha n five year s , or, i n
our discr etion ,
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, roof of guilt , ~nd
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i s pro en be ond ever~ re c.1,0 11c..ble doubt t o tre c,., Ct,u.. l e ·c lusl on of
every re -sv u bl e h po thesis of h i s i nnucen ce consisteu t
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tbe s&id in dict ~ent .
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gu ilty of tr-ns por ting .._rden t spir it
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. C.C. Grimm
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Felony; Guilty
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Felony
guilty
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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RcPr-box5-010
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1912
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Commonwealth v. C.C. Hedrick
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol to a minor.
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_006_198
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wi t:
In t he Circu it Court of said Count y:
The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia in
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at its April term, 1932, upon their oa ths do presen t that C. D.
May, on or about Apr il 16, 1932, in said county , did unlaw fully
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again st the peace and dignit y of the Comm onweal th of Virgi nia.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. C.D. May
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
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operated an automobile under the influence
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1932
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CO 'N~Y 01!' ROOKI H1:rH.AE , to-wit:
I n t he Circu.i t Court of s ai d Count y :
The gr a nd jurors in a n d for t he body o f s a id County
of
ocki ngham and now attending said Court at its October ter m,
1 9 23, upo n t he ir oa. ths,do pres ent
t hat C. E .
(" Buc k ") Carper within
one ' ea r 11ex t prior to the finding of this i ndict:.ent , i n the s a id
County of
oc.ki 11gham , di d. unlawf ully man u.fact u.re, sel l, offer, k ee p ,
store and expose for s a le , giv e away , tran sport, d.is pe 1se, so l icit ,
advertise and rece i ve orders for ardent spirits, against the
peace· and d ignity of the Commonwe a l th of Vir ginia.
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�Commonwealth of Virginia-C ity, See11t;ii: o~~ to-wit:
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
Virginia-Greetin g:
WHEREAS
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and State:
(a) That Ardent Spirits are being .unlawfully manufactured; sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and
concealed in a certain
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by one ___ ~ - - - - -
(Her e describe t he place, h ouse. r oom or boa t, a ~ e case'-;,,;_y-be) /
(Give name, if name unknown, say,
__ _ _ _ _
.. Whose n ame is to the informant unknown'')
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and
mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully
in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one __
(Giv e name; if n a m e unknown, say,
.. Whose name is to the jnfor·mation unknown")
- ---- -·-------------- --------------- ------in a certain_ __ _______________ ________ ___ __ _ place
as in (a ) above)
<Here describe
(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain _______________ _______________ _ _
(Here describe vehicle , auto. wagon, carriage, buggy, boat. bagga11e or what not)
by
one _____ ___________ _______________ ___ ------ -------- - --------------- ---------- - <Here g ive name, or describe as in (a) above)
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to sear.ch the house, place, baggage, boat or
vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirit.s and, their containers and
other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstvucting, or 'in any
manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having
jurisdiction of the case. to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant
showing all acts and things done thereunder, with i;J. particular statement and sufficient description of the
things seized and the name of the pen;on in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this _ _&_f=__day· of_ __
�WARRA NT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS , ETC.
DIRECT IONS
1.
2.
If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magist rate shall fix a time not less than IO
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for
the hearing of said return. If no claimant app ear.
the Ardent Spirits a nd a rticles are to be forfeited
to Comm onweal:th . Any person cl aiming any , of •
same must file a written claim s tating p a rticul a rly
the character and ex tent of his in terest thertin,
where upon the Magis trate shall certify ,t he w'.~ rrant. written claim a nd articles claimed, to ' he
Circuit or Corporat ion Court, as the case may l)e.
for determinat ion. an d d ecla re the uncl a imed f1 r-ticles forfeited.
Commo,n wealth of Virginia
E xecuted the within warrant this .. . ... . ..... .. . d ay
of. .. . ........... . ... ... .. •
192 •••• •
• • • • • ••
(Here state house. room. place.
and by seizing the following described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
aboYe named person found in possession thereof) and
by p os ting a true copy of this warrant and the retu r n
he reo n on the
(Here say place, houae, room. boa t.
auto or baggage. or as case may be)
of .... . . ... .......... ••
192 ••••
Title of Magistrate.
Written claim of owner.ship or interest having been
j. fil..!:aliL.to certain of the said things herein seized. this
1 ~ t . the said claim and the things in the claim
Jparticularl y described. are hereby certified to the
I ...... .. : ......... Court of this •. ________ ____ for deI termina tion' and the said things unclaimed are hereby
f adjudg ed and declared co,nfi$cated and forfeited to
the Commonw eaHh.
Given under my hand this .... . · --·· - -- -· .. . day of
••-: • • • • ... • •.••. • . --, 192 _ _ ••
A cop:; o.f this warrant and the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, 'or
on t h e d oor of the room , or on the p rem ises at
the place ,t he Ardent Spirits may be found.
....................... .
Given under my hand t h i ~ ~ ~ . day of
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No cla im of ownership or inter est in any of the
said things seized h aving been filed herein in com1 plia nce with the law. ,t he same are hereby adjudged
and decla red · con fiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth .
day
Giv en under my hand this .. . . ........ .
s e i z e : e ~ : & ~ : ~ : ~ : . : . ~ :.; :;.~; ;~~.~~.
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57 a n d 57
T h is m a tter set for hearing on the .. ... . ... . day
of .. . ........... ..... 192 • • ••
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as front door of house. door of room or premises)
If Ardent \Spj rits are being transported in an automobile, boat, wagon. buggy, or other vehicle. the
Ardent Spirit~, and cont ainers shall be preserv ~d
and the vehicle shall b e delivered ,t o the Se rgeant
of the City. the facts reported to the Prohibition
Commi,ssio ner and Commonw ealth's Attorney and
Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warran t a nd
proper return will be a sufficent report.)
1-2,
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within stated ...................................................
If still. still cap , wo rm, tubs, h eater, fe rmen ters,
or any applia~ce con nected with a stillJ. and u,s.::d ,' 1
or mash or other substance capable of being u sed, · I
in the manufac.t ure of Ardent Spirits, be seized,
the m as h (afte r t aking a sample) sh all be destroyed, and the fact s and articlep seized reported
to the Prohibitio n Commissio ner and Comm qnwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant and
proper return , will b e a suff icienit notice and r eport.) Ardent Spirits "and co nt;iners dispo's ed of
as in No. 1 ab ove.
See Section s 21 r-2, 22, 23, 23
Acts of Assembly. 1918. Page 578.
Other than above stated the following are witnesses :
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The following named officers and persons assisted
me in ·t he execution of this warrant:
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NOTE.-Unl :es,s warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in vehicle. boat or baggage. it is to
be returned to the jurisdictio n from which issued. If
issued for Ardent Spirits so transported , it can }>e
executed in any part) of the State, and return ed t o
any justice in any county or ci ty throu g h which
they were carried.
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that he vertilv believes for the r easons hereinaft er stated i n the
saia•7•,•ty,..,__ and
State:
Ardent
in a certa in
A stiiLl, still cap, worm, tubs, ferrnenter s and other appli ::rnces with such still
and used, a nd mash and other substances,
capabl e of be'ing used, in the ma nufacture of Ardent Spirits, a'I·e unlawfull y
in the possession of, and unlawfull v used
(b)
bv one .................................... ........................................................................ .................. .................
.................................................................................... .
(Give name, or say, "Whose n ame is
to the informant. unkno~")
in a cer tai n
(Here describe the place, house, room or boat, as tbe case may b e ) •
(c)
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Ardent Spirits are bei ng; unlawfull y kept, held, stored, ·c oncen.lecL used. sold, and
unlawfull y transport ed in certain bag-
gage ctr a cert ain vebicle.. to-wit: •a cer tain ......................................' ..................................
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(.Here describe vehicle. au to, moto r
boat. package or baggage, or what not)
bv one. ................................... .................. ...................................................... ............ :......... ................
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(Give name, or say,
"Whose name is to th·e informant unk~own")
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foµowjng· facts s tated by the affiant and
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�AFFIDAVIT FOR A WARRANT TO SEARCH
FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC.
Commonwealth of Virginia
VI.
Filed in the Clerk's Office o f th e . . . . ... . ...... .
Court of the . . .......... of . . ....... . ........
County or City
Va.
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192 . ..
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�THE COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, GREETINGS:
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VVe command you, that you take ______ _('__,__
be
found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the
Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof ;m ___________________ _
______ ___ ____ ____ _ to answer us of a certain _ft~f)-~-'-~~ ------whereo f he stands
indicted.
And have then and there this "\Vrit.
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at the Court House the _____ !_~------ day
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and there this Writ .
Court House, the
Witness , J. F. BL.llCK BU.RN , l'lerlc of ow· snid Court, nt the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. C.E. (Buck) Carper
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box2-054
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-vii t:
In t h e Circui t Court of said Count y:
Th e grand Jurors in and for the body of said county of Rockin gham and now attendi ng said Court at its August term, 1928, upon
their oaths do presen t that C. E. Carper , who was hereto fore on the
20th day of Decemb er, 1923, convic ted of viol ating the Prohib ition
laws of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia in the Circui t Court of said
Rockingham County , and who th en and there was sentenc ed to pay a
fi ne of one hundre d dollars and s erve for a period of three months
in jail, did, within one year next prior to t he finding of this
i ndictm ent, in the said county of Roclcingham, unlawf ully and feloniously manufac ture, sell, offer, keep, store and expose f or sale,
give away, t r anspor t , di spense , so licit, adverti se and receive
orders for ardent spirits , agai ns t the peace and. dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virgi nia.
The Jurors afores aid upon t heir oaths afores aid do furthe r
presen t that c. E. Carper , who was hereto fore on the 20th day of
Decemb er, 1923, convic ted of violati ng t h e Prohib ition laws of the
Commonwealth of Vi rginia i n the Circu it Court of said Rockingham
County , and who t hen and there was sentenc ed to pay a fine of one
hundre d dollars and serve for a period of t hree months in jail, did
within one year next prior to the finding of this indict ment, in
t he s a i d county of Rocki ngham, unl-awf ully and felo niously have in
his posses sion ardent spirits , a gainst t h e peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virgin ia.
The jurors afores aid, upon their oaths afores aid, do furthe r
presen t that C. E. Carper , who was hereto fore on the 20th day of
Decemb er, 1923, convic ted of violat in g the Prohib ition laws of the
Commonwe alth of Virgin ia in the Circu it Court of said Rocking ham
County , and who t hen and there was sentenc ed to pay a fine of one
hundre d dollars and serve f or a period of three months in jail, did
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�within one year next prior to t h e findin g of this indictm ent, in
the county of Rocking ham, unlawf ully and felonio usly receive
ardent spirits , agains t the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth
of Virgin ia.
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D.W.S hifflet t, Sam Heltze l,
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ar ent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ···- .. ..:....
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Here give name, or describe as in (a] above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein de~nated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found ,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this..2.-..
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�WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
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If only Ardent Spirits and container s be seized,
the Magistrat e shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the hearing of said return. _If no ciaimant
appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonw ea;Ith. · Any person cli!,iming any of same must file a written dai'1J. stating
particula rly the character and extent of his interest ~herein, whereupo n the Magistrat e shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporati ,on Court, as
the case may be, for determina tion, and declare
the unclaime d articles forfeited.
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of
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Here state house. room, plcce
and by se1zmg the following described Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above named person found in possession
th e reof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
and the re turn hereo n on the _____________________ _
Here say place, h ouse. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
as front door of house, door of room or premises
Descripti on of Ardent Spirits and other things
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3. If Ardent Spirits are being transport ed in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and container s shall be preserved and the v ehicle shall be delivered to the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibitio n Commiss ioner and Commonw ealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and container s disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and prope r return will be a sufficient report. )
within warrant this __
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2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenter s,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other .substance capable of being used, in the manufact ure of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be
d estroyed, and the facts and articles seized reported to the Prohibiti on Commiss ioner and
(A copy of this
Comm<m wealth'.s Attorney.
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and report. ) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
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This matter set for hearing on the ________ day
of --------- -----·- -------, 192 ____ .
No claim of ownershi p or interest in any of. the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the si(me are hereby ad.judged
and d eclared confiscate d and forfeited to the Commonwealt h.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
of------ --- --------- ----, 192 ____ ,
Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particula rly described , are hereby certifi e d to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
for determina tion, and the said things unclaime d
are hereby adjudged and declared confiscate d
and forfeited to the Commonw eal th.
Given under my hand this _______________ day
of --------- --------- ----, 192 ____ ,
Title of Magistrate
4. A copy of this warrant anq the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly , 1918, Page 578.
NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being tsansport ed in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is
to be returned to the jurisdicti on from which issued. If is.sued for Ardent Spirits so transport ed, it
can be executed in. any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any county or city through
which they are carried.
�THE COMMONW EAL* OF VIRGINIA.
1'0 THE SHERrpp OF ROCIUNGH AM COUNTY, GREETINGS :
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found within your baili-wi k, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the
Circuit Court of Rockin d-ham County, at the Court House thereuf <m __________ ____ __ ____
__ ___ ______ ___ ____ to answer us of a certain __ ~~------- ------whe reof he stands
indicted.
And have then and ther e this Writ. -witness J. F. Blackburt,',C lerk of our said Court
d;year of
1at the Court House the ---- -~ -/-- ~-- day of_ ___ j }~-t-d:1:1:~~- --, in the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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
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Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. C.E. Carper
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
posession
still
Contributor
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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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box7-016
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Carper
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a89aeece3e70ebed06585bb01c6559d9.pdf
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Count y on t e 22nd da y of June , 19 21, bein the third day of t he June
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i nfor s t i on for the condemn tion an d sa le of s : id automo b i l e shoul d not
gr anted
nd said prope rty col d and t he p roce eds
dispo ed of a ccordi ng to 1 w.
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That, under Secti on 57 of the proh ibitio n soi,
as amended by Acts of Gener al Assem bly, 1920, the said
autom obile is forfe ited to the Commonwealth.
That your inform ant prays that the said autom obile be condemned and sold and the proce eds be dispo sed
of accor ding to law,
nd that all perso ns conce rned in
inter est ~e cited to appea r and show cause wey the said
prope rty shoul d not be condemned and sold to enfor ce the
forfe iture .
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me this 7tp day of June, 1921.
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tag num ber 582 3 , eng ine num ber 155 02 .
Thi s day came the Ha rris onburg ] oto r
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l e:av e to be ma.de a p~r ty
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�MEMORANDUM OF CONDITIONAL SALE AGREEMENT
Harrisonburg Motor Co., Vendor
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STATE OF VI~ GINIA.
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COUNTY OF ........... .................. .
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I hereby certify that tbe within instrument
was docketed in Book. ..
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�MEM ORA NDU M OF CON DIT ION AL SAL E
AGR EEM ENT
THIS AGRE EMEN T, Made this .......... .... ?.§.~.h
................................. day of.....~.r.qh..............................., 19.......?l
betwe en HARR ISON BURG MOTOR CO., of
Harri sonbu rg, Va., herei nafte r called "Vend or,"
and .......... .......... ....
Roc king ham
..........C.la.ud.e....Coa.k.ley.......... ........................ , of
.......... .............. Coun ty,
Virgi nia, herei nafte r called "Vend ee,"
WITN ESSE TH:
That said Vend or has this day sold to said
Vende e (a) ..............One....Bud son ...7.""==".po,.e.s.
an.ge.r.
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upon the purch ase price of which there is unpai
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as follow s, to-wi t :
agree d to pay
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Vende e; and in consi derati on of the premi ses
gay execu ted by
it i.s agree d by said Vend or that the titlethis
remai n in said Vend or and not pass
t9 said chatte ls shall
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Vende
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Vende e furthe r agree s that upon failur e of Vende
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lhe same b ecom es due, or if said chatte ls are e to pa y any one of said notes, or any renew al thereo f, when
levied
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or claim ed by any other credi tor of Vende e, Vend
may take posse ssion of the same, where ver
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found , witho ut legal proce ss, and sell the
priva te sale, as Vend or may elect, pay the expen
at publi c or
ses of seizur e, remov al, storag e and sale, same
balan ce of proce eds there of on the paym ent
and
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the net
balan ce which remai ns unpai d after apply ingof said purch ase price, and Vende e hereb y agree s to pay any
such n et proce eds.
WITN ESS the Sign atures and Seals of the
partie s.
Signe d and sealed in the prese nce of
Vend or HARR ISON BURU G MOTOR CO. [Se
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At reque st of Vende e, I witne ss his mark
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NOTI CE TO AGEN TS:
USE THIS FORM IN ALL SALES OF AUTO
MOBILES AND TRUC KS
(a) Give corre ct descr iption of thing s sold.
(b) State exact amou nt of unpai d
ase price.
(c) Give the exact numb er of notes purch
ibed above .
(d) Have Vend ee sign here, after alldescr
ness name signe d to the notes. blank s are filled and befor e goods are delive red, the same busi(e) If Vend ee signs by mark have witne ss
who can write his name here.
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Common'Vleal th under said procee ding by infonn ation.
Where fore respon dent prays that an order may be entere d
in this procee ding estab lishing the said lien of respon dent as
super ior to any right of forfei ture in t he Commonwealth as to
said Hudso n autom obile , and that the said autom obile may be
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illega l use t o which the same was put , and who had not expre ssly
or implie Qly conniv ed or consen ted to such ill~ga l use t h ereof,
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by these proce edings , and that any sale, if any made, o,f said
autom obile herein , ba made subjec t to the lien thereo n of
respon dent, or resp ondent be othen ise fully protec ted in its
lien . i y your rsspon dent have such other furthe r and gener al
relief as the nature of the case and respo ndent 's right may
requir e .
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renewal thereof when the same becomes due, or i f sa id chattel is
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Virgini a at nine o'clock A . 11. on the 29th day of Ma rch, 1921,
in Reservation of Title t o Personal Prop er t y Bo ok ' 4 on page
238. Said memo r andum of cQJnd it ional sa l e agreement is exhibited
hereVlith as a p rt hereo.f.
Respondent further avers tha t it was ignorant of the use
of said aut omobile in v i olation of t he provis ions of th e P roh i bit i on · ct of t he St ate of Virgi nia , o:r of acy illegal use t o which
t h e sa id auto.mobil e was put , and that su ch i lle gal use was with out resp ondent' s connivance- or con s ent , exp:resse d or implied.
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s aid con di ti onal sal a a g reem~t and the due re.cor dation thereof,
resp ondent b ecame ,and cont inue s to be the h older of a valid
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all p er sons whatsoever, and t hat by r eas on of t h e provisions of
Sect ion 57 of an act en tit lsd an .&ct to Define Ardent Spirits,
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fo r sale,
transportatio n, keeping for sal e and giving away of ardent
spirits, &c., b eing Chapter 388 of t h e a cts of t h e Gensral ~ssembly
of the State of Virg inia, 1918, as amended by a n a ct app.roved
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�IN The Circ uit Cour t of Rock ingha m Coun t y , Virg inia .
Upon an infor mati o1n filed by the at t o, rnsy for the Comm
onwe dlth
aga inst one five pas ~eng ar Hudson a utom obile , licen se
tag # 5823 ,
engin e number 1550 2.
To the Hon . T. N. Haas , Judg e of the Circ uit Cour t of
Rockingham Coun ty, Virg iniu. :
Resp onde nt as a perso n inter ested in the autom obile. wh
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is the subje ct of the, abov e infon natio n , appe ars and
asks leave
to be made a party defen d nt there to , and as such , a nswe
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se.ys:
Th-at on the 26th day of Ma rch , 1921 , respo nden t, a corp
oration duly inco rpora ted unde r the laws of the State of
Virg inia,
ente red into a c·ont ract VJ ith one C. F . Coak ley for the
ccnd i tional sale t@ him of the Huds on autom obile whic h is the
subj ect of
said info rmat ion , a nd. t he rein e rrone ously desc ribed as
a five
p ss en er Hud s on spe edst er . mode l , but in fact a seven
pass enge r
tour ing mode l, the numb er of the engin e of said car bein
g cor:r ectl y rec ited in said infor mati on as 15502 , and the f r ame
numb er
bein g 1105 5. That unde r the term s of said cond itional
sale agree ment the vend ee, C. F. Coak lay , agr~ ed that the title
to the
said autom obile shou ld rema in in resp onden t as vend or,
and not
pass to the S,aid c. F. Coak ley, vend ee, unti l the whol
e of the
purc hase price was paid . That the amount of the pu rehas
e price
rema ining unpa id as - recit ed in said agre€ Illent , was $225
.00,
whic h said sum yet rema ins unpa id by said Coak ley t o
respo nden t,
and is evide nced by a nego tiabl e note. of even date with
said
sale agree ment , and due thirt y days afte r date at the
Firs t
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and
waiv ing the ben€ fit of the hom$ stead exem ption , whic h
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY O ' ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for t he body of said county
of Roc ki ngham and now attending said Cou.rt at its October term,
1925-, upon their oaths do present that C. H. Yager, J. H. Yager,
an
~b~
Davis, within -one year next p rior to the finding of
this , ~ndi ctrnen t, in the said c oanty of Rockingham, did unla.wft1lly manufactt1re, sell, pffer, ke ep, store and expose for sale,
give away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and receive
ord ers for ardent spirits, agai nst the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
The jurors aforesaid upon the i r oaths aforesaid do
further present that C. H. Yager, J. H. Yager, a nd Re-be-t'-
a-vis,
within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment,
in the said county of Rockingham, did w1lawfully have in their
possession ardent spirits, against the poo.ce and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
And the jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid
do ft1rther present that C. H. Yager, J. H. Yager and Ro-b'e-r·r navi•s,
within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment,
in the said coanty of Rockingham, did unlawful l y receive ard ent
spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe~lth of
Virginia.
Th/ indictment is found on the testimony of D. H.
Dofflemyer.
w. T. Rexrode. and
--!ehn Dove, witnesses sworn in
Court and sent before the grand jury to g ive evidence.
�Commonwealth
v . J , Indictme.nt
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Misdeme anor
October term, 1925
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Rocking ham County, j o-wt ·
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of th e said county of Rockingham, and severally and respective1Jy acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonweal th of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha,t is to s_ay.: tlre said
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. C.H. Yager, J.H. Yager and Robert Davis
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
C.H. found not guilty
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1925
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box5-033
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Davis
Yager