61 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_039.pdf 74ff59e78d75cc5eff5dab73b9933751 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Francis Devier Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858 Subject The topic of the resource Disturbing a worship service Spring Creek Meeting House Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with interrupting and disturbing an assembly of white people met for the worship of God. 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_015_039 Devier https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_026.pdf da986ae739303bcf79efb80a296df6a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Francis Nisewander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_026 Nisewander https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_021.pdf b14306238ffaa16fc417e6b302ffc96b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Francis Niswander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without license. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_021 Niswander https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_268-commonwealth-v-frank-b-wise.pdf b0b8fa4bd61e5c245aeabac7f0dfc68e PDF Text Text CIRCUTr COURT or- ROCKNGIIAM COUN'I V .f 1 ) Term, ti) 7 h11i b,t...-cu swoni iu OJ)t"Jl oourt us a wiLOess lx'fnro the Grand Jury. C'lerk, �YnruOG tuJIDIIU:>Oa 'IO TIIOOO TF.oJU:> .._,..,,...____ ._....,_, """..... .n,D �CIRC011. COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COlf~TY I f. I ha.'.bttn ~w-om'I 'llJdl('r)Urt ua .-.tu~ Gnm1lJury. hi 'xe t.))l"- - �' ,I I I �1'llilX ... ~fll .na Jllfl ctNA& 19ir e ..i~ ��• " • • iJ .: .Ju.:.. \. ,.... d .e • u.ill .. ._ .urJ \ r - -~... ..:.1 bt.d c en ...';1.:r• 1:1gb...inot U • ire of w:.1r:r1ag It., �" \ • • .., '• . 0 .., .. • b ,. t • . ' l t • 0 ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank B. Wise Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_268 Trobaugh Wise https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_002-commonwealth-v-frank-burwell-albert-burwell.pdf b5eeda735db318236bcd00470083e38f PDF Text Text -.State of Virginia, Rocki11gl1a111Gou11ty, to~,vit: I 11the Goll qty Goti rt of tqe said offqty: The ,Jurors of the Commonwealth of Yil'ginia, in and for the bocly of the Connty of Rockingham, attending the saidConrt, UPON /1+'1 clay of}~ ~ ~ . the THl!:JR ~he · O'rl'il'." i .· -"- in the~y l~./(l .-✓ ~7~- .~ ... in the year 189'7, in the said County, a certain property of one. J.i.-1ig;-t1c€l h~..... ' )•,,z;".~. ..... _ _ :not .............. .....there and e ter, with intent the goods and chattles /'- d,u>./.I~ ~/. _in the sil'\.;;;.hOi,te oell@da 01tU10~~88, J~~Z. ti~11eof that day, feloni~~~eak an~ cany away. that OA1'1I PRESENT, and now lHljQi,11,j~ situated, of the said ~ then and the,·e being, felonionsly,. o steal, tak,\ c-~,:!J-,frt>u<Ff~/4.A~.~1. /2 ;;: And~~~= t~tol.;://;_?ffl:._~t;:"z!::::4'_~/4-~j ..... ~-M«-~-p_ 1 of the g<)Oclsa1~d chattles of the said}~~ in ihe sa~use. - . .. . then and there being fonnd, then and there feloni~y against the peace and dignity of the Common we tlth of Virginia. aforesaid, do further present, that ;~(j,J~ on the. /4f? day of. }~ called a .S~ ~ adjoining ~ ........., did s~and carry away, .-\.nd the Jnroi-s aforesaid, upon their oath ~ ~~ . . , in the year 189.,', in the said County, a cei-tain outhouse, ~ . , the to~ . . .. A . .... ............ ....... property of one occupied with the dwelling-house )L~ of the said ~ .... ........... ... . ...... . /•~z~ ...... there situated, in the night time of that day feloniously clicl break and enter, with intent the goods an<.1chattels of the said ....-}~~~~-:: ....................... in the said onthonse then and there being, fel<2_nious]yto steal, /w.L~~~Y:f tal:,:nd cany a,rn,y A~ ~~~,µ~~h,,,.~ h ~ ~£zj~ ·~ f.2.~..~ ·~·~· JtSvl4MA.1>L~of_/J~ .. ~ ... t!:-ttt..,~ 1~ ,_;L,-~1/''/ ~ ~ i½.,._&,,.,t.•trk,ct,4,..._r Cl&.,, ...,.h,,_.,. ,:.,y.... ~- ,~~ 1j/d ~ - - .. ........ 17-~ of the goods and chattels of the said"1_.zLd.---_ . ................... ....... in the said outhouse, then and there bdng found, then and there feloniously did steal, take ::inclcarry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Jurors aforesaid, uµon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that ............. ~~ ....~-:-/J~ ..... , on the/1,t.Z in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a....S~.~ ...... clay of , the )f~, property of in the year 1893, ony'.Z~~ ...... ., not adjoining to or occupied witb the dwelling-house of the said J~.~~ ~enter, wit,h .. . .. . . .., there situated, in the night time of that day feloniously did~ , with intent the goods a~d chattel~ of the said}~~~ .m the said outhouse then and there bemg, felomously to steal, take and carry away. 1Uu.~~=~:_~7-/ Mu.~'l .~~.~ ~!~jlf.1 of the goods and chattels of the said i~.t~ . I then and there being found, then and there feloniously dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony .L And 4f:d,t,ut~'r··~···l;H/u,~~{Jl!c~~ ~~~J'l"-,,~~t~~ ~.~····~111~ (H,ll .. ........................ . // ~111;, ~. ··············· .... in the said outhouse did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and ~ LJ--,_ of.),pt_~'.7.~,1.~;,~.:'.': ...I ... witness swcfrn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence . �4-JrtA.-L ~ - ~~ L~ Ji ___....._~ (YJ~ J.. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Burwell and Albert Burwell Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_002 Burwell Leith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/22711a9f4ece298e279db97b52da6c45.pdf e41853578e31b1278963ee42e1b425f7 PDF Text Text CO1~tONWEALTH OF VIRGINI A COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM , to - wit: In the Circu it Court of s aid Coun ty : The grend j urors in and f or tb9 body of the County of Rockingham, a nd now attending s a id court a t its Oc tober term, 1931 , upon t heir oa ths do present t ha t Frank Childress , on or about the 21st da y of August, 1931, in sa id County , did unlawfully opera te an au tomobile whi le under the influence of a rdent spirits, a ga i nst the pea ce and dignity of the Commonwea lth of Virgini a . This i ndictment i s found on the testimony of J . T. Long , a wi t ness sworn i n cou rt and sent before the gr a nd j ury ,''-¥ t o give evidence . •, I �OC ~ COM ! ' V ~ ~ ~ ~ I FRANK CHILDRESS "' I '} l ERO . MISDEMEANOR ... . N. ~ l D. W. Earman , Com . Atty • �Commonwealth of Virginia} Rockingham County, To- Wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, diat on tl>,.. .. 7~~ :hl-:-/ .. d,y oL . . ?~ ,p<incip,land (J. or Bail Commissioner) J,;z/7~ ~~~ ,umy, who justified ,o hi, ,uflici,ncy, c,mo bofo, mo, . . ... ... ~....&d.✓.a.d.P. . ~ .~ . .;· . ;;t· , .......... . . ... .. 19 .:J .~ .. ... . .. . . ., of tMe said County of Rockingham, and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of .. ........ ...... . ?~. .~.~--· . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . Dollars, ($ .£ t!.CJ.. :...f<2. . ), to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: That if the said ..... ? ~.. . . . . . .✓.,.....,,,.-"'-~ ..r.,,-1,£,~,.__ .. .. ....... shall personally appear before 9.. .6.7.... ........ day of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Courthouse of said County, on the ... ...... ........... . .. .. ..... Term thereof, being the ~~. the day of ... / ~ .. ~. at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any 19. j court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain .. ... said r ~ ..... . ......... .............. whereof the charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of oi: until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then t.he above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this .. ....... ..... ........... ... .... .... ... ... .... .. ..... ,19.3 ... ~ ~ ..ij.. ......... day of ... / , ~ ��'rHE COMMONvVEALTH OF VIRGINIA. _7 '0 THE SHER IFF OF ROCKINGII AM COUNTY, GREETINGS: . --~ 'We corm1~and yo u, that you t~ke -, -~~ ----- if he be found within your bailiw1cik, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House ther~f ~ _ _ to answer us of a certain W#~ _ indicted. And have then and there this Writ. WitneM. Bl•ckb~ Clerk of our said Court ---kl/----- f.._~-~ ------, in the/_~-:{; year of at the Court House the 1 the Commonwealth. day of_ __ _ �COM:MONvVEAL rrH · �In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia: :m c=m=d,d to,~ ; ~ ; ~ . . Y hmby )L · ••o<:-~•· · ·~·;;<.·d,~~ ? :: ::P::l::t: :.: '.~::, •i/)}i!'f:t ~~"t of ~ockmg¥ c;t~,,t th, Couct How,:" of:V to testify and the truth t°. .. .~; : : : : /f. k~~. ~°.e ze; ~ 1ain~ : who stands charge w.:ith and indicted for a fekm,y-,,1.isdemeanor. ··· ................. .shall not omit under jJl"nally of £100. ·~ And this .. 1 •"•· . . · ··· And have thrn and there this Writ. /!(d - Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said day of . . . .~ ,. & L. PRESS . HA RRISONBURG , VA •- ···. 19 fJ, and in the 15 b. ,£=· ear of the Common ralth . . . ,.__.. . ,._-.. -e± ... -~ Clerk �1:.xecuted ~ ~ ~ ~ .:zµ ._, 9:, the ~ ~ )i ~ -. ! - ' ~i �Arrest Warrant '' These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before,~ °JJ::...e other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ~ -'............................................ < ~ . . ································..··········.J···~ ............................................ ............................................................................................................................... to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. 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';;j 0 E-< / �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .. .. .... .. ...... .. .................... .. ..... .. .. · · ·· ·:··· ·. ··· . .·. ·. .r..2 . ....rr.~ ·· ··· ···· ····· ······ ···· ·· ··· ··· ·· ··n ·· ··c;-' ···~ · ··•· ·· to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of ~cki1;J,ham Count y, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the t~..t~stif~. 2. f day of. . . r.~, . . 19 32-., a~~..~~~ .'.r~.t~.'.°. .s.a~ ..i~ .~~~al·f··o·f ··t~~ .~°.~7 ~~i~~ : ·· · ··· ·· ·••·• •···· ··· who stands charged with nd indicted for a fekHry misdemeanor. And this .. .... .shall not omit 11nder penal!), of £ 100. . ~~~ ~,:z::1., And have then and d,y of . i7_,,eJ'f',,. 19 . 3,2, ,nd ;,, th, I> C ,mno k P IL . PRE S S. HA RRI SO N BU RG. VA d /d'........... .. '""It · . ' Chk Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our sa1d Court, at the Court Home, the �~~ ~ -~ ,, ' e'xecuteo~ /Jfl / . ~ () - /oyf'~ ae11venng a •.1.•1thin ~11rnmo• ,~ ( ~ tO---~ - ~ true Copy of • ----·-·-- - - · · - �\ l932 '. COMMONWE&LTH v. 1---< lMisdr. FRANK CHILDRESS /' ) 'I ,.; (Pro. l ·oc �[ • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Childress Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty Operated an automobile under the influence Capias warrent issued (failed to appear) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box9-023 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Childress https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_067.pdf 18d1525342266358c06a7df24f940271 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Dener Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1829 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_067 Dener https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box1-017.pdf bddc405e759e42cd9f9edf947571330a PDF Text Text J \. ~an . term 1 91 7 . '- ~1J\ { i vio l ati on of the p r ohib iti on l aw . ~ COMMO NWEALTH ~ vs. Indictmen t Fred Haws e , l'T e d i th IV:a l one Ashby :.:alone :rrenk ::oo r :::cn · , ~7ill i s & Qf..,e y Bron n lb,._ tl ; ~ 1 'F' ~ t -- ~ ~ \ i ~ 'l i ~ ,~ ~ j ""1c ~ For Misdemea nor <- 1~ ~' .! A TRUE BILL .) k "<j ~ J'! ~ 1t '- " j 's "' ~ { ~ 1 ~ 3"--j ~ I t ,.,) ~ :~ ~ ('!t J ~ l i J ~ ~ j V .l :--::;. ' . i - ~ >\i ~ ~ Foreman .. , :. . ,).., ~ ~) HL- rr y :,_ . S tr ic kJe r c om . Atty . 1 r~ -I J J_ �Commonwealth of Virginia, County 'of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth--'of Vir-ginfa: in and f or·- the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the Circuit at i ts Jan te r m 1 917 Fred Ha k se , :Ne di th I. e l one , Ashby I:Ialone,~,Frank :"'or man , Bu d •Jill is , aJ.1 a. Osey Brown , the t hre e l as t named 0being minors, on t he t h ir d day of December , 1 916 , i n s a i d Coun ty , di d unl aw ful ly tr an sp ort and have i n p oss e ss i on n ot at their home s , arde nt s p irits , i n v i ol at i on of the -vrohib i t i on l aw) - ~ - - Court of said county,jUPON THE!~ OATHS PRE~ENT, that against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A~HE ~ORS__ ~RES4!D, FURTH PRESENT, that / . a This indictment is found on the testimony of~~ ~ ~ tJ--..;2;___,,: c~ :c.=. .=-c,___;,~~~-=--_ · - -~ - - --. witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �~~rch term- 191 7 . .'i Pos se~ s i on of Ardent Sp i ri ~ by a Kinor -~ COMMONWEALTH Indictment vs. x XFer::F-eian~ ..6. For Misdemeanor A TRUE BILL .. . . . . . . lo... f/./4~ . . ... Foreman r \.. / ,--- (.,tit½ . Ii {yZI t{J/, . 11;;! Ha rry III . Str ickler owJnonweal t h ' s Attornc . ~ -=}-·.... t_'l,l..y-;,-,_,., ..... �Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said Count y: The juro rs of .the Commonwe~lth of Virg ihia, in and for the body of the Coun ty of Rock ingha m, and now atten ding the Circ uit Cour t of said coun ty~~ ~& ffii: o'tfilif~~ l s~NT, that Ashb y ·\, l one , J • on the t hird day of De c ember , 1916 , i n the s i d uunty , bein a mi n or unde r t en t y one year o f age , di d h vei n po s s e ss ion arde nt spir its 'k i n vi olati on of , ectio n 41 of the pr ohib ition .ct of the Gener 1 Assemb l y of Virg i nia, appro ved rro. rch 4,1 91 6 , agai nst the peace and dign ity of the Commonwealth of Virg inia. This indic tmen t is found on the testim ony of witn esses sworn in Cour t and sent befo re the Grand Jury to give evide nce. , �i,. :>ce ci.:tJ 0 ce,1 er 5t ri L, 1 , QY .rr0st- ·n,::; th9 ._ ·-;i h in :ri,- >:r ':" il.1. i S ' 0sey . r onrn Ll(1 1 r9c 7.' e )' n ( ri . . ~ ing them "'n,fo ·u C . ~ :'1 odes, ,. ns' i ce o " h3 - ~· CJ o ~oc.:in·: l11m unty , re· h Tl~ ·1e ' n Tr . , -r1.o . -!?o 1,. • ·4 r ' 7 l~ ~ .1 01:~rn , . . ~Uc' T ✓-~J.t ::-:oc"':· 11,_:-h ;_-ie ri -w' '1 oun~;,1 .A , _ . ,, ... .; , C, so ,~e 1.' this 5th c, ~r ::: o c 0 ai., e ::t , 1 91 G , r s t o rec · -se , Jso y nr o·"11 , r.iL.·--= T'o_·.n~T.. .. . Bl't , .. . l is , n j u c'__·men t r1 · t ..,_h y be he l :for ·he c ction i' br, nn jury ei _ ·h e ir i r;ourt o · _ el::· 110·h •. C unty . C'i ven 1,rn(te r .y hL d th i s th di ,; o .· Do ce~:1b:.;r , 1 016 . T. . 1. . . ·r �. - i i . • iJ - --·--- --- ----·- ~----·~ ... }. t. , 0 ' ( . } '\ �Co mon-7e1 1th of 'ir ini,. . , Count · of _ ock · nghllm , to - ••it: 0 Th i s dry persona..L l y r prec. red b fore me J:!•rank _ o rman Y'it h urkholder , ··ho j_ -.aa t:cKno· ·1 edged t hemse lves indebted to the Cor.rm:on.--eF 1th o f Vi r - in the sum of ~250 . 00 ec ch , i n vh ich they :..!. · v e the benefit Gi n i o s h i s sure t y w lifi e d a.s to h"s suffi cenc y , 1 their h omestet. Dori L · exe.1-tion , upon co1-dition th"t the ..,r> id \rtr.ik ersorw.l l y LiJ"::"'Gur before the Circuit Cour t of ~o cki ngh, m Coun ty on the 1 5th d.t. y of JL1 Uc ry , 1917, nd not depr r t t henc e ·:·th out l e::.,. v e of Court. al so This dcy pe rson'·lly c..,:p- e reel before me J!T e d C. I. ::enge r , ,•rho q_m l L.ied to his suf.1.iciency , L.s to t he rnd c.ckno·vl edged themse lves i ndebte [S awse ·;vi h his '3ure t y o f ' ir - omm.onweA l t 0 inia i 11 the sun of ,;>250 . 00 ec~ch , in ";hich they ·7r; i ve the bene fit o · their h omester-d exe:-. ption -upon condition tht.t the cc id "red 1 Huwse por s on"lly E..V e:.·r before the Circuit Court of Ro c~ci ngham County on the 1 5th a Ly of Tc nuc.ry , 1 91 7 , ond n.ot f th nee epc::. r t ,vi thout le t:. ve of Cour . Th i "' day c l so pe rso nv lly ~ efy~ ,.. · th I.a ss f i ciency , ls h i s sur e ty Coll1J10fl'' e& l th o & £l 1, ~ ud ·-'illi s 11re'""red before me 7ho u lified rs to his suf - c. t:.cknor; edged t hemsel v es i ndebted to ·he Vi rgi n i & l n the su of ~~ 250 . 0 0 e& ch , i n · •h ich they ,..,t i v e the bene fit of the ir ho es t e1:. d exe 'l111tion,u on condi tio n t h.t the s t i d Bud '. i ll is 1ierson,lly [. Roc~{i ngha. County on tho 1 5th a· l•} err before the Circuit r'ourt o not depe r y of Janu[ ry , 1 17 , c1 · hence wl thout l orve of Cour t . This dry r so ,.,i th C. I. ··enge r , ·, h o 1- er som. . ll y a1. ec.red be.Core :ne Osey ~-ro,·m ue i i i ed as to his su.: iciency , S'1re t y r nd · ckno· ledged themse ves indebte o f Virgin i a i 1 to th F s hi s Co .:ion- ·er 1th the sum of ~1 00 . 0 ec ch , i n ···hicn they \"![. i v e t he ��benefit of their homostN d exe11ption u10L1 co11di tion ,h~. t the SE:i d Osey Bro7n 1erJon lly [ ~-e~r b0fore the Circuit Court of Roc~in ham 0 County on the 15th d· y of ,hnm-ry , 1917, &nd not depr t thence without lefve of Court . i v en un 1 1~ . r . y hand c.nd sec:..l th is Gth d~.y o Dec ember , ��• ( ' ; �.- , • �I f the jur: believe from the evide ce in this cas e that urkeholder , t e mmer o ca rrie r of pass engers enc,_ tha t the automob ile i n c~ues tion , is a rank Dorman was emplo yed by Bur k eho l der as the driver of s a id automob ile , then the j ury canno t find Dorman gu i l t y as chare;ed i n the indictment , un l ess the y further ----~= h is persona l possession ardent spirits transported or hc..d in not for the bona fide u se of himse l f or f ~mily in exces s of one quart . �I, • ... I . �:l'h& ~~Y tro." t ht, tie li ~v e.rc i~etructtd ttuJt evon tl-,011.gl, they 1WlY ~Yidet t-i<H¼ t h ht 1u 11s possn flio. a t his l:t()tiffl t ,1e fietentt t• o :r·~ . Jmd e.ril er,t s , ir1t& 1 yot in the abet»100, Qf evidoneo th&t he ba4 tha •Mor oth6':' e ~dent sr;;trita 1» 11111 p.oe•nD1-on a some other p ~ -the,-.-, f-int h1m. not ~tilt," ~f twvtng artent apJ.r1t• l• hie poeeeue1•• • btJ i:Dt'; ti alnor. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Dorman, Brad Willis, Osey Bowman, Fred Hawse, Ashby Malone, Nedith Malone, and Ashby Malone Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with unlawfully transporting and having in possession not at their homes ardent spirits. Ashby Malone Jr. charged with having in possession ardent spirits as a minor. Misdemeanor, Guilty. Nedith and Ashby were not found. This item was originally identified as RcPr-box1-017. Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--Virginia Alcohol--Law and legislation Criminal courts--Virginia Rockingham County (Va.) Harrisonburg (Va.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre, 2019; Updated Ella Jorgensen, 2025. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001_001_016 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Relation A related resource Commonwealth Order Book 2: page(s) 235, 243, 246, 256 Bowman Dorman Hawse Malone Willis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a246c1d14aa791538751be3c932d672b.pdf bd9eef17ae4725d6efb841bf4ae4a3f3 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of Rockingham . and now attendi~ said Court at its October term, 1927, upon their oaths do present that Fra.nlc Dove, who was heretofore .,.J- ... ' • on t};le 16th, day of June, _, 1924, convic~ed of 1violating the Prohibi ti9n laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, Virginia, and who then and there was sentenced to serve a period of _.three months in Jail and to pay a fine of fifty dollars, did, within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham, unlawfully and felonio~sly have"' i .n ·- his ,possess!on' a copper worm,. connecting pipes, and flake stand, without having the same registered as required by law, against the peac e and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And t he grand Jurors aforesaid upon .their oaths aforesaid do further present that Frank Dove, who was heretofore on the 16th day of June, 1924, convicted of violating the Prohibition laws of the _Co~onwealth of Virginia., in the C~rcuit Court of Rockingham County, ,Virginia, and who then and there was sentenced to serve a pe~io~ of three months in jail and to pay .a fine of fifty dollars, did, ,w ithin one year next prior to the find~ng of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham, unlawfully and feloniously have in his possession ardent spirits, agai nst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ;,- This indictment is found on the testimony of J. L. Dirting, w. E. Th~rber, D. H. Dofflemyer, and w. v · T. Rexrode, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand Jury to give evidence. �~ 2nd offense i Poss. part of still i, ! ~ ~ -:_i )- 1 i{ ~ ~ , , ~' 1 ~ J l ~ -ti Indictment v) :, Frank Dove 1 Felony .J, October term, 1927 A True Bill: {J :,; Commonweal th ·I,. if I ~ t .· ~~n (!__,,(!., ~ I I. ,/" .....A, . t . ' / ..; ""'' ~-f {~ I D. w. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney ,4 �r ,, Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County or:f~ L to-wit: To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of . . ... WH:::::~ut~ . J.~~Jf/.:k.,~'. .. of the said .... has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, .. of the said ..... . ~ ..... that he verily believes, that in the said ....... City or County (a)- Name of Magistrate e.. . . . and State: City or County · That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manuflr:::..:::• kept, stored, possessed, held, used by one .... H~i:::1:·;.,;;;;·~; ·s;;;: ;; ;,;; ! !;';;/.l.,,;_f?T r,d4u.k.. .....:n~~.~.~~ . . .. ... . .... .. . . .... . . ..... . .. ........ . ... . . . . . and c o n c e r certain .. (b) lt... uP ,/) ./) City or County Q.(P_ c/a.,... ct:P.,.y.~,...../rit1e Give name; if name unknown, say "\Vhose name is to the informant unknown." A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one .. .. .. ... ...... ................. ..... ... .. .......... .. .. ... .. . Give name ; if name unknown say "Whose name is to the informant unknown." in a certain ...... .. .. .... ........ .. ... .. ......... ... ... ........ .... .... ....... ..... .... ............. ... ... ... ................. ............ ..... .. ... .... ... ... ... ..... ... ........ . Here desc,;b~ ,lace as in (a) above ( c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain ..... .... ........................ ................... Herc describe vehicle, aut.,, \>agon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage or what not by one ... ... .... .. .... ....... ... .. .... .. .. ....... .. .. .. ........ ... ... ... ... ... .. ..... ............. ... ... .... .. .. .................................... ..... ..................... . Herc eivc name, or dtscribc as in (a) above And there being reasonable cause for such belief: THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the . house, place, baggage, boat, or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently 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, 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 Title of M311isttat-,. �WARRANT TO : ;sEARCH . FOR ARDENT. SPIRI'l;S, E .T C. DIRECTIONS 1.-If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized, the Magistrate shall .fix a time not less than 10 nor m ore th an 30 clays fr om the elate of return, for the h earing of said return. If no claimant appear, the Ardent Spirits a nd articles are to be forfeited to Commonwea lth. Any perso n claiming any of same must fi le a ;written claim stating particularly th e character and exte1it of his interest thcrei'n, whereupon the Magistrate shall certify the warrant, written claim a nd articles claimed, to the Circuit or Corpora·tion Court, ,is th e case may be, fo r det ermina tion, and declare the · unclaimed articl~s forfeited. · 2.-If still, still ·cap, wo rm, tubs, h eather, fermen ters, or aiiy app iia;nce connected with a still and used, o r 1,;ash oi: 1other substa n.ce capab le of being used, in 't.h~ man~facture of .Ardent Spirits, be· seized, the mash (after t<1king a sample) ·shall be des·troyed, and the facts and articles seized reported to the Prohi bitio n "Direc tor a nd Commonwealth's Attorney. (A , copy of .this warr.a nt and proper r et urn wi ll be sufficient notice a nd r epo rt). Arden t Spirits and container s disposyd of as ·in No. 1 above . ., .,. 3.- If A rdent Spirits are being tran sporte d in a n uatomobile, boat, wago n, buggy, or other v ehicle, th e A rdent Spirits a nd co ntai ners shall be pr.e served and • the vehicle shall be deliered to the Sergeant of the City, th e facts rep orted to the Prohibition D irector , and Commonwea lth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits and container s di sposed of as provided in ·No. 1 above (A copy of thi s warran t a nd proper return wi ll b e suffic ient r epo rt) . . 4.-A copy of this warra nt mu st be posted a t th e fr ont on the doo r of th e room, or place the Arden t Sp irits may and· the return ther eon door of th e house, or on the premi ses at th e be found . See S ec,tions 21 .½ , 22, 23, 23½, 57 and 57½, of A ssembly, 1918, P age 578. Acts Commonwealtf1 of Virginia VS, ................................ ., ... , ............... :: .. , .. .'............. .....:.......................... . . ··················: ·······... ··· ···········:- ······ ·· ·· ·· .................... ,,, ....... ... ., ........... .... . ... ............ ': ·,...... .... ': .... ... .. '.............. i ·~·........ ·:: ...... ' ... ....... .... ..... ........... . Exe~u~d the with in \\>a rrant this ........ · .........'.'... ..·... day ............ ·~....... ........ ~·.' ..........·.... :'•... .. ...:..' ................. ....... ·.·........... Oth er than above. state!f. the following are wit· nesses: · (i; ... 192.7... , b; sear~hing .th~ of. i z · ~ ~ .. .... ..:... wit 111 stat ed ... .... .... .... .... .. .. ~..... .... :...... . · · · · · · · · • · · ··; · · ·· · ·· ·· · · · · . . . . ... ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i • ••• • • • •• Here state hotise, room, 'place ·~·t··{;;.h~~;i;;g. T·l~i ~. ;~;:~tt~; ..~ a nd by seizing the foilowing describ ed A~dent Spirits • and other thin gs th erein found (and raresting the above named person found in possession thereof) and by posti11,g a tru e copy of this wa rrant apd the return hereo n · on tire ~~·~: . i~~~~~; ···;~~;;. ·b~~t:·· ...... ........... Ii~~~ . ·~~~~ ·~1 ! • . : ... ....... .. :...... .. ·.·..... ::,.. ........... :·.. ...... ..... .. ~ as fron.t door o f house, door .o f r.oom or premises ,. · . Descripti_o n of Ard.e nt Spirits ....... ·', a nd · other things 1?11!!1!~:···:' b :...... .,...:........ t .. ',.. .. ............. :.... .... .. . . . :..... ...~ . . ,~ ....... ....l 'IF~-· .. .. ....... .. ................ .... ... .... ....... ....... ....... ............ ........ ... ... ... ....... ..... . .... : .......... ............... ..... .. .. .:............ .. ..... , ... .... . : '=-: ..... .... .... ... ... ...... ; ..... ... .. . . ·;;{·Ii;~ . :::.- .-.-:.-.-:::::::::::::::d~·; of .... .......... .... :: ............:................ ,._. 192 .... .. . No clai;11 of ow.riership·. o r interes t in any of the ·said thin gs sei:zed· having b een filed herein in compliance . with the law, th e : same are hereby adjudged a1id declared con fi scated and forfeited to the Com· ' monw cia lth. ' Given und er my hand th js ..... .:... .... .. ......................... .day . ,. of· .. . ..... .. ............................... .... .. ..192 .. .'.. . ................ ,........................... ,........ifo~. ·~i·.·M~iii~·;;~t·; vVrit te n claim of own·e rship o r interest having been fil'Cd to certain . of.. t he · said things herein seized, this warra11t the said claim and the ·thing.s in the claim pa rticularly descr ib ed; , a re h ereby certified to the J. ........... .for de.............. :.:...... Court of this .. ... .. .. .. t er.min a tion ancl, th.e said th ings unclaimed ai:e hereby aclJud ged . and • .declared confi scated and forfeite d to the Comm onwea lth. Given under my ha nd this ........ .'...........:.......... :..... day of I • • • ..... .... ... ... .. ... .... :............ ................. 192 .. .... .................. .. ... .... ··; ·· ·· ·· ···· .. ·...... ..'...........................;······ ........ ............ .................. ........ ··············:·"·•·· ······················· ···• .................. ........... . , ··•····· ······ .. ········· ............................iit'i~··~i'·M~iii~i;~t~ .NOT E-;-Unless wax:rant iss ued for ·A rdeht'. Spirits b eing . tran·s port ed .in vehicle, boat or baggage; it is to be· r eturn ee! to the jurisdiction fr om wl;iich iss ued. If issued fo r_ A rdent . Spirits so tra nsported, it . can be executed 111 a ny part of the State, and returned to . an.y ju stice in . any county or city, throu gh which · they were earned. �OonmK>nw 1th of Virginia, ockingh · oout7 , f. o- it; re• . , r t1 , t .Ba 1 J/, . on . d y of ~ , 1 92? , ~~ ~ ~~. oe :,efo:r count., ., Harry • . _ t r1okl 2' • - .,. r 11,- nd f Rocking~•• lv e to be 1nd~bt~4 to the oommonwe 1th the and :font followi11g , that 1s to aa.71 t.h~ au 1 be ti da l l and$-'! A.nett 116 · ntff, o n and the aaicl. ~ levi~d of t n -~-----'---'--~----=;_- doll r IJ!J! thf! Aunrot - ~i rea ~he N1d ·. ~ ~ :> ~ t - -- - 1r MV r 1 they eeveral 7 waiT d t.h 'l' 'bov C n itio of th r abOT if~~ bo 00 un iSUlJlCe o of '·h 1 M&t t@J!IM t.]h ieo't, th~ n and th r rwritt. • make • uah thst if t.h 18 nil sha to anfff.'~J' the o ·shall r,~rnonaJJ.1 bef0tt-'6.f ~ u!;i_ 1;"";";~~h· :Cirst t'?Z7, v-Y , ~~/~~ 1/c. , ~ nd ch tto s. bent1 f it of th i r if'~~ de:t'tnt)t ill the - .rfor, :n.o -~·,of, , - 't,.alu11t1on , -- dol. ers, o da .. ct Exe· t.ion ,u, to th ie obligation, +.o the us 1th of Virginia , if the 11aitl ~ /0 1 oo •ay o _,. a, wr , onlt'~alt for ttnd , : I. ~ . - -· b oonoorn ng . n ,.,. , i -/.. l ~- . r.t .nc R ohr ged , or to ·J'l1' ti or ttmee t o hioh th• be oQnt. 1, uet\ or f:'u.Tt h~,. .ne r , h Yin .1 za.noe unt. U. ~fti ah&ll 'be nul l'.l<: oh- l' void , oth ! Ya ';6 1 o u:rt, ancl b f:t ally cli . o _ iae shall J.' b fl c11BgB mar r ju<l o Iii roa or holding any- p~ ftee~ings in oonneotion w1t.h t.b na ~ flp rt thenna without. le reco nd )e f r • any Ootu·t. roe Aafo on r und m, , r tl, 1 o in in ful O'l' unt:iJ. 1t 1 :fore r , ��, I , I oommonweolth of Virginia , Rockingham County , Be i o - . it ; reme mbered , th t on the J cl, .d ~ ~ ~ -;J,~ y of ~ 1 927 , ~ - ·- - c me before me , Harry M. ~t ri okler, Bail cornmiRsioner, of the said County of Rockingham, and severally a nd :respectively ackno ledged the nselvea to be i ndebted to the c ommonweal th of Vir· inia , in manner and :form following , .i n the sum of hat is to say: ~ -:J.,{~~✓ ~~ ~ the aaid dollars and t he se.id ~ in the of ~ ~ dollars , --------t o be respectively Jade e nd levied of their seve r 1 goods a.:nd c ha t SU ll" lands and tene nt s , an els , they severally v1e.ive a. tha benefit of th . i r Homestead Exemption ns to this obligation. to the use of th ~ , ealth of Virgi nia , if the said ~ default in_ the performance of the condition Qomraon- shall 1nake underwritte • Th e condition of the ab ove recognizance is suoh that if the ~ bove bound~ do and shal l personal ly uppea r be :fore the Circuit court o f t he said county on the first day of the next term t:hereo:f, then and th ,re to answer the commonwealth for and concerning a cer+.Bin ~ by him 001 .itt.ed whero 1th he st nds chr ged , or to any ti,oo or times to whioh the proc .edi.Bgs may be continued or furt her heard, and bef re a ny court or judge lb ere aftor haY.ing or ho1d.ing any proceedings 1n connection with the said charge , a n d~ part thence without l e a ve of court • and be bound un d.er th is rec ognizance until said. chs r ge is finally disp osed of or until it 1s declared voi by orde r of shall be null a n virtue . competent court . then this reo ogniz nee void , otherwise shall r enl in 1n full force a nd. ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham county, to-wit ; Be on the it ,O', came before. me, Harry M. Strickler, Bail commissioner , of the said County of Rockingham, and severally and respectively aclmowledged t hemselve.s to be indebted to the Commonweal th of Vireia, in manner and form following, that ia to says in the B1Lltl the ea'ld ~ , dollars, good and lawful of~~-- money of the United States, and the said in the sum of ~ 12,,,u_ ~ , ~~ dollars, of like good and lawful mone~ of the United states, to be respectively made and levie d of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, to the use of the commonweal th of' Virginia, 1:f the said ;{):J,, fuYL shall make default 1n the performanoe of t he condition underwritte n . The . co~iOAof' the ao ove recognizance is such that if' 1h e do and shall personally appear above b o u n d ~ ~ befor e the Circuit court of the said county on the first day of the ne xt term thereof, at the Court Rouse thereof, then and there to answer the Commonwealth for and concerning a certain ~ by hi m committed wherewith he stands oharged, or to a n ~ to whioh the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and befo•e any court or Judge hereaft er having or h4lding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and not depart thence without le ave of court, and be bound under this recognizance unt .i l said oharge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a oompetent court, then this recognizance shall be null and void, othe:i;wise shall remain in full force and virtue • .., �. ' �COMMONWEALTH V ) Charge to the Jury FRANK DOVE If you find the accu sed, Fran k Dove, not guil ty, you will say so and no more . I f you find him guil ty as charg ed in the indic tmen t, then ·you will say so and fix his punis hmen t by confi neme nt in Jail ror not less than three nor more than twelv e mont hs and a fine not exce eding five hund red doll ars. ��I NST_ UCT I ')U U The Cour t i n3t ructs t h e j ury that bef jr accu se d i th i s st ~nd i t 1uced i n evi enc they c an c crivi ct th unde r the firgt c ount i n the i nd ictm ent t he C~mmonw ealth mu.::,t show beyon d all r~a::, ?nabl e doub t ( a) that the l q., him as ap rt C c ,e bel o1ge fa sti ll, with i n t n~ y ea the defen 0 nt a . pr i rt~ the a ll e~ed i n the i dic,i.-troiant , in c onne ct i n v•i t a cnt s p irit s , or (b) th t the wo rm int duce w?-r u ~1 by a~ t e ma nu f a ctu r i n ev i ac 1c belon gP to the de f endan t and ras us ed by h im as a par t of a t ill i n the manu factu re f a r dent sp ir i ta ; l:l.nri unl~ 3s the Co:ml:'onVi cal t h has prov en ne or b oth of t he se artic l es t have be lo nged to the de f en~ant and to have be.c so us e<i by h im, int t:? man f:;,,ct ure f arden t spir its, t h en they lllU3 f i 1.d h i m not t?;Ui 1-~y . �,, �• • ��Commonwealth of Virginia : To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon _.. .. ..... .. ...... ....... ................. .... ....... .. ... .............. . . r .. :1,. ])_:i.rri;tr1g, . W•. .E... Thur.be.r., D . H . Dof:nemye r and · ..... W, ... T.•... .Re.xro:ile .. to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House 17th thereof, at JO o'clock, a. m. , on the day of to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth vs . ..... .... . .. . ...... Frank Dove ····•·· ····· ·· .. , - they . ... before the GRAND JURY · •·• who stands charged with and indicted for a felon y And this . . 19 ... 2,7 0G.to:Oe.::r... misdemeanor. shall not omit under the penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness , ]. F. BLACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the }~ t.11: .. day of Oot • ......... . .. 19 ?'!, and in the 1ip:zcl th year of the Commonwealth. ..... . ...... P&L PRESS, Harri;onb11rg, Va. . , Clerk �:> :_ J n person . .,... ••··i :f', _.:i ,.., . .•. ~ !.. t i:: A; ~ Q) rl l> ai' 0 Q) A ~ s::C) ~ 0 0 ~ ~ •. CJ:f/ l> ~ s:: ~\\ ~ {_ t-C\J ........... I:':' ,-1 • +:> 0 m 0 H Iii -. ' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : · . To the 'if . . You are hereby commanded to ,um.mot heriff of Rockin~ ~ r County, : ' <l"~. . ., .,-.: :.·. ~~::.,.,-z~--7 JJ!;?~.·..•:·."di,.·L--;;p~~•• •ff~2•:. ~ .·~. ::~ ;.·.·.· "Zlt;.,·.d.. .·."h.~ ·.·.·.·.·.· ~ to testify and the trut]J00 say in behalf of the 'i°)mmonw e~lth against . ·····••········ ·········· ·························· ·7?·~ who stands cha ~ r_ge ····~ ········•······· w ·th and indicted f or a felony ..:m,isdem.eaJU;Jr . .11.nd this........ .. . .. .. and there this W rit. New,-Record. Harrison bnr~. Va . .. ... ..shall not omit under the penalty of' £100 . .11.nd have then · ./ �/U-il. . �,. .,., f.l L /[.J t'. , {. I /'i j, &J.J. 1L' t /r!, I I) ( I . •, I I J..-1 L �In the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, ............ Term £90 . .. . .... .tltis day presented in Court an account against tlte Court of Rocleing-/tam for t!te sum of$ ......... , for S ervice. wlliclt being sworn to, was ex amined and approved by t!te Court, and ordered to be certiji.ed to Lite Treasurer of tltis county for payment. ................. .......................................... Clerle. Form 192-Be rliu. �fII , - . I / !, I I .J,j {.( .r_ C0JIMOUWEALTJI vs • . Felony (Pro.) FRANK IOVE \ J , / ·l/ t l , t / 1/ 1• • lt Lt 1( C- 1 .. ( •, - - - 'I ;;' l Jt T t , L, 1-....;. ;- .,. I ')J • 1..:_-;l _. ,. I L i, 1-0 ~ I I . /1/qt t· .'i. • I/ I t \ ,I/, JI! L l • l. ,{J Ii (, .J. ' _,JA L1 L-, l \, I ,, ~ {ti 't i ./I/ t;(_ •_-\ •. -;J_ ;< I }; fr ( I l . f-1. L • 11· . t l- /I/,' /' J :=-fl= ~ ~- l . i'. ~ 1 i ; { 'l t_ t t ,... . •.._ . . I ' l , . ~~ . 6~ 'p if~L~ (/. tl -{1 ?, • �•,. , , I l ' .r ' f I J ~ I .,, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Dove Description An account of the resource Felony; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony not guilty posession of still implements Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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VIRGINIA 1:e tl rt ;:,rou ws.nt of Keister '":ection vP 6017 J.,. ~nel 7 to the Circ1it Joe 1:19 JQurt. iY'1cre sos th0 .ni.ount ae "en':' e. Jrd e :urke 0 both for Tl-i-:-ir.-3 ..,] en the case to rec. notes 1 I,.. I I ', is ca·re~s tl:..e 1·1ount -nd c 'Ile "or trial on the vo<le of 1913 et•tes ro1~ <Jiope11si1:g no · efense 7it, the the reasons vit. ffi: r.:r. ""'11a; h ,_, 'o re r val, 1 do is to "'·Y the i:ic e. ~oe lso : 9Vi!:3or 1 ~ costs n the writ '.Yas , 6115. a:nd rB .no:, t t'•e .... in 11 o:' ,; l::ich he in-r-orms Yl'Jehe h s lo!le. t 1x ��. IN THE AMEOFTEE00 TO .""' m T:H:E ONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, S:H:EEI:F:F O:F EOCKING-:H:A:M: /,c,a~~:,mmaad,d l'/J"'"'f'f'J/4~ /k1/11,, .~ . cf-~. J~ lo appear befon t/1e fuel,{?"'of lite CounfJ' Court r. o'r/ock, a. 1JI., 0/l tlte daJ' q/ llteA ffev-,::-r~ & ,89 ,_;r /4---~u /'.1~ who stands :.:J/[ged ~ n q/ d~ ,,,_ f-L J;~L..,,J. Roc!.:ing/1a111 Counfv, at tlte Co11rl-rfousc, al ro r~ Court J;//itness, f()ShPH being t/1e ,:2. rfda_,1• o/ witlt and iudicled for . cf?,;~ S /1,fl:,'SSERJ,EY, o/~~~ ... , _.cf2/Y ,-daJ' o/....... H:lf:Jfii, , lo test1j_i•and tltc trut/1 to sa_1•in bdut(/ of tlte Co111111om,•eall/1 a,1(ai11.d s/11fl not 0111£1 under t/1epenalt.Y of ,lroo. Aud tln·s /~ COUNT-Y---GREETING: Cle1rk of our said ,·Ind ltave tlten and l/1erc I/tis 11'ril. Court, at t/1c Courl-House, //~1 189:j, 1/u• and in t/1e r rYll1_1'ear of tltc Com111011,,•ea/l/1. ,Oak. Form 6~-flerl111. • �~ ' L,_~~ ~ r~ J 4,-,;/ @ ~ v'/ (77~0 \t v-c.L/ ~r; J t~L~ J.L,,~~4'· /J-.JJ/{ j Hjl,t 1H~ r· J • J ~d~j'/J~ ~ ,_ ~ :?/ n~ d~, ?"?~, --~ -~ ~ l �IN THENAMEOFTHEC TO )'ou or, i,,r,by mnuandcd I'F.l:E ONWEAlTH SF.l:EEIFF OF EOCKINGI,LA.c)I.!: ~.,,,,-cft'e, ~ ~k lo wunnou / i lo appear before t/1c fud,g·e of t!te Coun£11 Court(!/ Roc/dng!tam o'clock, a. 111.,Oil t!te . & ,-- da:v {!/. t!t?ifr ~ ,89-3, lo /e,fr/j• (77 ~& ~ w!to stands charged wit!t and indiDedfor Aud tltis .k .d d,...day of ... au ~ Court 1~ being tl,e c:Z-i5- da_v of lire tnrllr lo my iu bdral( of /In c,,,,,,,or,a,,af/1, - agaiu,,·/ . r~ S. 11/ESSERJ,/-:-'J,,,., Cleric <!f our said ?!~---··, at , o Coull(!', al t!te Court-House, s!tall not omit under tl,e pcna!t_y of £100. Witness, JOSEPH COVNTY---GEI:I:I'Il-;j"G-: 189'-1 , and in t/1e r {{ And !ta·ve t!ten and tl,ere t!tis I /'rif. Court, at tltc Court-llo11se, tl,c t/1_vear [!( Ilic Co111111omuralt!t. Jiff(~ ,CM. Fo11n 6'-Berlin. �,/2~7 1 �"he Sheriff' of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the Cnu,nt.'} of Rucfcingham,, 1·esidin[! remote from the place where the off'ence is chru·!Jerl to hnve been com,111,ittccl,nncl in otha respects qu,alified to serve a,s Jurors, is fu,rnishecl uon, from which yo 1, shcill tnl..:e the VeilirPmen sum,moned by yon to serue a,s J11,1•01·s u,pon the trinl of.} ··································-·········· ........... chcir!fecl with felony, :et /01· the (; ~ 1t.4<~ 4 ;/( .. day ofthe ~ .. ,, 4 ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMON~VEALTH OF'lIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREET NG: You, are hereby com,111,andeclto su,nm,on RockinjJhct1n, to be taken from injJham, C~.4........ a list funzisherl persons of the GoU,/d!J of by~ the Goiinty Gonrt of Rork resicling renwte from, the JJlnce where the offence is charged to have been corn,111,it- ted, ancl qu,cilifiecl in all other 1·es1Jects,to serue rr.qJ11.,1•ors,to attencl :ind apper11' before tl1,e Gonnty Gou1't of Rockinghmn f!hrv:.u ..~....... Gonnty, ((,f the Gonrt lfons, Gonrt'F!~ beinJl tlie12.,,~r~ to serve as Ju,rm·s npon the trial of.~.kL/{,, 0 , (p..Jf:............ day of tl,e on the ...,... ·······l8j.3 1/11u of'?tvv~.L. kd. charged with felony. ,,,J,al this theu sha,ll in no wise 01nit, 1rncler tlw penalty of £J(J(J, .Jlnrl haN' then mu{. there the na1nes of sciicl persons ancl this wri l. Witness, £1ma'1dJ.A~"j.. ................... . ........, Clerk of ow· sai-cl Conrt, at the Gou.rt .. Honse, ilze.f.)f.,--_ Cmnnwnn·eal th. clay ofOticv--.fl~"'-- ... , J 8tf J, ruul in the 1 l %th uern· of' the JJ»l~~t· ...... Cler!.·. c,r ™ �!l7,J1:~1Jt.v-LI± ~t,1/1,,w. :L c)./ ff {3 �b {J7AA/Z////_ u]V{//J �ti r �.. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Dovel Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_006 Crist Dovel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box1-006.pdf 781b47df01413d64cb8a3fe42cbcd377 PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the Circuit . at its . Sept a..l'...e.r.m 191 6 , , . Court of said county,/ UPUJ.'f 'TH.IHK bATHS PRESENT, that FranK Fi t zwater on the _ _ _ _ _ __ day of _ _ _ _ _1,. 916 , in said County , near Dovesville , i n Plain s 11 a giste i all District , the sai d Distri ct be i ng no li c ense territ ory"did unlawful l y sell to .I . L . Reedy , ardent sp irits , against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, BO a ~~ - t -f t-he Comm This indictment is found on the testimony of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ , witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �Sept . ~e r m, 1 916 . sell ing of arde nt s p iri ts COM MON WEA LTH vs. Indic tmen t Frank Fit zwat er ~ For Misd emea nor A TRUE BILL u Forem an ! Harr y k • . 0tri ie: kB r Att y . fo _. ,c11e Jor•1 . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Fitzwater Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful sale of ardent spirits. Misdemeanor, Not a True Bill. This item was originally identified as RcPr-box1-006. Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--Virginia Alcohol--Law and legislation Dovesville (Va.) Plains Magisterial District Criminal courts--Virginia Rockingham County (Va.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre, 2019; Updated by Megan Pullen, 2025. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001_001_005 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Fitzwater https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ae0eee64523e224ce031540c93836b76.pdf fb203f47b4e4081d81b93ea13c81fc46 PDF Text Text CO:M:M:O NE LTH OF VI RGINI A, COUNTY OF ROCKI NGH.AM, to - wit : In t he Circuit Court of Rockingham County : The grand j urors in and for t he b ody of sai d count y of Rockingham and now attending said Court at i ts December term , 1929, upo n their oa t hs do present that Frank Fitzwater , within one y ear next prior to the finding of this indictment , in said county of Rock i ngham , did unlawfull y manufacture and have in h is possession ardent spiri t w, a gai nst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia . Th is indict~t is f ound on the testimony of Jesse Moyers and B. o. Cooper ( witne sses sworn i n Court and sent before the g rand jury to g ive evidence . C/{, ~ / ,/t �Mfg and poss . Commonw ealth v) Indict ment , Frank Fitzwater,.... 6--- 1/ I Mis demeanor / December term , 1 929 i A True Bill : D. w. Earman ommonwealth ' s Attorney ...J. �to-wit: Commonwealth of Virgin ia-City , County of, To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State .of Virginia-G reeting: ~:: ~:y : : : ;~; and;nf~~=:~;~:~~~····1@;;;;z;::•:.·~·· nme of-M~--yl!' _h::' of the said g:;,ty that he verily believes, that in the said g;;,;nty of~~ ,_t &,,_ Titl e / nd State: used and concealed (a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufacture d, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, in a certain by onL --·····-··-··-· ···· ········· ········· ~ · · · ~ · ··= 5 ) ·· · · a . J . · · · ~············· t/Y~L.11½;f::::~:•::.~~~:::~:::,,~: ~~•:~: .:~"""'"'"~~~·· ·· · and used, and mash and (b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still other substances, capable of being used, in the manufactur e of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the pos- !/__0;:~____/d,_w_~ ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ session of, and unlawfully used by one _________ . Give name. if name unkf n, say "Whose name is t o the informa nt unknown' in a certrun ....... . ~ ~ . H ~ o~ • · . ··· .... .. . . . . . • . . -·· •··· • (c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain H e re d escribe vehicle. auto, wago n, carr iage , bu ggy , boa t, baggage or wh a t n o t by one _____________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here g ive name, or describe a s in la] above And there being reasonable cause for such belief: THESE ARE, THEREFOR E, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law. Given under my hand and seal this ___ J..,__ _<{ ___ day of___~• --------- 192_(: _____ _ Title of Mag istrate �, -snc:a DIRECTIONS I. If· only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized, the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10 nor more than 30 d ays from the date of return, for the hearing of said return. If no claimant appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeite d to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating particularly the charac;ter and extent of his interest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall certify the warrant, written claim and articles claimed, t o the Circuit or Corporation Court, as the ·case m ay be, for determination, and declare the unclaimed articles forfeit ed. 2. If still, still c ap , worm, tubs, heater. fermenters, or any appliance connected with a still and used, or mash or o ther .sub stance capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be se ized, the mas h (after taking a sample) shall be d estroyed, and the fac ts and articles seized reported t o the Prohibition Commissioner and Com monwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant a nd proper r e turn will be a sufficient notice and r eport.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above. / 3. If Ardent Spirits a r e b eing transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle , the Arde nt Spirits and containers shall be preserved a nd the v ehicle shall be delivered to the Sergeant of the City, the facts repor te d to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits and c ontainers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant a nd proper return will be a sufficient report. ) The following n a m ed officers and persons assisted me in the executio n of this warrant: WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. __ (J_,__{Q .__~J✓-Y-'---~-.!--------------- Commonwea lth of Virg inia r;rZ ~/7 ____!:lf~~ '1__ _1~~ vs. /AL~------------- ----------------------- ________ ______ ___________ _ , Other than above stated the following are witnesses: E xecu~d the within warrant this ___ 'b_i_ _____ d~y of __/ ; 1 . J ~ - , 192.fl~, by searchi~g the withi n st a t ed - - - - ~ - - - - - - ~ - - - Here state hou se . r oom . plcce an d by seizing the foll owing de.scribed Ardent Spirits a n d other things the rei n found (a nd arresting th e a bove named p e r son found in possession ther eof) a nd by pos ting a true copy of this warrant This m a tter se t fo r hearing on the ________ day a nd th e re turn h er eon on the __~-~ Here say place . house. r oom , boat. a uto or Baggage. or a s case may be -----------------------------------------4-------as front door of h ou se. door of room or premises ':::-2.!t«_ ?:8~----%--------ffiJ;;;/;l~-- -: Title of Magistrate Written claim of owne rship or interest having bee n filed to ce rtain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in the cla im particula rly de scribed, are hereby certified t o the ________________ Court of this ________ _ ': --------------- for d e t ermination, a nd the said things unclaimed a r e h e reby adjudged a nd d eclared confiscated a nd forfe ited to the Commonweal th. Given under my h and this _______________ day of ---- - -----------------, 192 ____ _ 4. A copy of this warrant and the return thereon must be posted at the &~nt door of the house, or on the door of the r oom, o r on the premises at the pla ce the Ardent Spirits may be found. T itle of Magis trate Given under my hand this ------------ day of See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2, Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578. N o cla im of owne rship or interest in any of. the said thing s seized having b een filed h er ein in complia n ce with th e law , the same are hereby adjudged and d ecla r ed confiscated a nd forfeit ed to the Commo nwealth. G ive n unde r my h a nd this ___ _____ ________ day of ----- ----- ------------ , 192 ___ _ . D esc ripti on....,of Ardent Spirits /2d o ther things _____ ¼b~---~ of ----------------------, 192 ____ _ ------7-1~--@;;:i:.2;:_-~ ~ ____ Af ___ •-----y --=-:.._:_ ____ ~ ~.,,/ , Tit~-----Q NOTE. -Unless w arrant issued for Ardent Spirits being t.ransporte d in v ehicle, boat or baggage, it is to be r e turned t o the jur isdiction from which issued. If issu ed for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can be ,executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in a ny county or ci ty throug h which they a r e carried. �to-wit: Commonwealth of Virginia---City, County of before has this day m a ... ..r .and State s herein after stated in the said.0 · ~· of the said ~ ~ t h a t he verilv believ es for reason City or County d, sold, kept, stored posses sed, held, used, (a) Arden t Spirit s are being unlaw fully manuf acture . ~ ··~~·-cf~ty and concealed ;n amta;n···;;;;;;;;.;;;;;·,;; .i• ,;}!: :~~;"; ;;: ;~ ;~ · ........... ............... 0 (b) b: ,:~11, ~t;J;·~~~. w~m, ~'.;1~ :'.::~~~~;~•~::::~:~;~~~n;~~t~~~:h;~~:~~:::1~~~ of in the manuf acture and mash and other substa nces, capab le of being used, by one are unlaw fully in the posses sion of, and unlaw fully u sed m Arden t ~~:~: Spirits , .!/ .~ . -J/lL~ .. . ... ... acerta;n ~ ~; ;; ;;"~~":~;;~::;:~ :~•oso •~•: ~~: ~l=o• ~~:--~:: ( c) , Arden t Spirit s are being unlaw fully kept, held, stored nceale d, · used, sold, unlaw fully and : a certai n ...... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ........ ... .... ..... .. ge or a certai n vehicl e, to-wit transp orted in certai n bagga boat, baggage or what not buggy, carriage, \>agon, ere describe veh icle, aut•>, H i~:~ ~:;";:;~;~~!;~;,\~ ~~~~~~;~;· And b:::: ~~;~; ~:::::~: ,, A_/.._.~ .. ,t • / ,I t~~ ·· f~;I~~;~~·· ·;~~;: ~~ .. ~,.,,··· · ~···;;-··"7!'··~··· ··························· stated by the affiant and others , to-wit . that ....... ~-r.,. J ~~~ ~~ ~~ /~1~ ·~ ~ ~ t1 ro/ ,L ~ ·· ·· ···· ··· ·· ······· ··· ··· ·· ···· ···· ·············· ·· ···· ··· ···· ··· ·· ··· ······· ·· ·· ·· ····· ····· ······· ·•·· ·· ·· ······ ···· ·· ···· ······· ·· ····· ···· ·· ······ ············· ··· ·· ···· ··· ·· ·· ·········· ·············· ······· ·· ······· ·· ···· ····· ··· ··········· ··· ·· ·········· ··········· ········· ·· ··• ·· ·· ·········· ·· ···· ·· ·········· ···· ···· ···· ····· ·· ·········· ····· ·· ······· ···················· ~·~~~;~·~·~~~;;~:~~··~~··~·~·~;~~--~~·~·~·~~~:::::·:·: ·::· · :··::~ ····;~~·~· ·~~ ·~~ · ~~;~~~;··~~·~~··~· ·~~~~-·~~·~~··~~;·~~~~~~.. £:::a;~~~~~~~ ~;b' ~: '.' : ~•: •:,: ro~: ::: still, still cap, mash or what not. Here state what is to be i,earched for as, "Ardent Spirits," G;ven unde, my hand th;, ... ......... :l. .. f ....... &~.,...... .... . . . . d.v··'.r... . . ·. LW... .. ··· · · . . . .f.il._ ~ ····1" ~ .. (}..: day of ..... 19:!-' - tl ....., " �AFFIDAVIT FOR A WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. Comm onwea lth of Virg inia vs. ~:~ If~~ : :: Filed in the Clerk's Office of the Court of t he .. ... ......... ........ of ...... ........ ......... .... .... ..............Va. County or City N ame Court of the V irginia, t his .clay of ....................... .. .. .... .. ... 192 .... ... . Clerk By C. • / ~ �~tntr nf lltrgtntn. Q!ounty nf i&orkingl1am, 1 j To-wit: To the Sheriff orang Police Officer or Constable of the said County: WHEREAS, ______J:_!?~-~~ -~l_._¥~¥~-~~-'-I)_._~-•- -__ __ __ __ ___________ ____ ____ __ ____of the said County, . Cooper J V~----__ __ ______ ,a J ustice . on oath b efore me, . ----- ---•-. formation . an d m h as t h"1s d ay made comp1amt of the Peac-e of the said County, that ______ _l!~~~-f ! ~~!I-~~-~;-- ________ __ ____ ____ in the said County, did on the ___?e_____ day of_ __ __ _J)~g~~9-~:r-_______ __________ , 192 _~ __ : unlawfu lly manufac ture,dis till,sell ,transp ort and possess ardent spirits against the paece and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . THESE ARE, THEREFORE, To command you, in the name of the Commonw ealth, to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ___________________ _ ______ ____ ___ _~~~-~-~-~ ~-~'!~~~-z: __ _______________ ___ to answer the said complaint and to be further d:~~CC/t&'°Lf:,ou.~:s~dir~c'.~~to.:u~=onE ~~~:~, _____ ____ __ ___ ___ __________ ____ ______ _____________ __ ____ _____ __ __ ______ ________ , as ,vitnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this __ __.&__[____ day of_ __ _~ _,_____ __ ______ ____ _, . . · · · ·· f ~ll ,=~J-r....., 1927-_. J.P. I [SEAL] �STAT E OF V I ~ I ~ I,- - - - --County of _:_ _____, ____________ OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: ----- - -- -----~-- -, a Justi~lfthe Peace in and for the Jq~ 7 kingha~ Virginia, do hereby certify that_ ____01,,~_/.f_y_ ~ ~ - - - - ________ and ~-ti!a:~~~;~~~-;~~~~,~~ ~~~~ -}!- -,~ t~e ~~,;;,;;,;~;;;~;,;, ~i ~;;;i~i~•:nhi;h:":?-~; . __ -~ - - - - - ______ --~-~--- ______ ____ __________ Dollars ($_{/l.t!. ?'1- ___ _), to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said __ -f'!o:~_-:/.tf_;;,;~------------- shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the ___,s __ ____ __ day o f _ _ ~ - ~ - - - - -·- - ---- ---- - - --- , 1<.130___ , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, tq)answer the ~harge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. , · ----F?- Gi ven under my hand this, the ___ ~ _<( _____ day of_ __ --------~ - (; 0 ~ ....:::: :::: .... ::: :;: ::: ~· ::: ~ t-J 0 -s 0 ~ 0 :::s- ~ 0 (JO, ...... ~ s:;(I) ~ - "'"' "' > :: (I) -: (I) (; ~ -: I7 ..... ::; ....2- "' ;:;· i" i" ~ 0.. 0 ;::s (") i" ff; ff; (') 0 i" .... ff; J. 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I . .?f ~ (I) I I ~ l :" -,,__.•.__ I I : I : N I ~ I : I --' (') > 0 :::;:, 3: ~ ~ z> '""3 0 '"Ij :::;:, ' tri ,_ '°l\J I I ~ \/j ~ I 0.. 0 '-:: 0 z ~ M > > :::;:, ·t"" I ~ ~ ..., ::c �In the N ame of the Co mmon w ealth of Virginia: To th e Sh eriff of Rockingh am County, Greetin g : You "" bmby wmmand, d to mmmon .. ; ~ ~ ~ r;-;.·•••:W'•~r?~ {~~~~ ~ i J·. to appear be/ ore the j udge of the Circuit _S_:!Jrt of thereof, at 10 o'clock , a. m., on the 17 - ~a'J' of ... .. . ... . ,•· · ··· · · · at the Court House ,go, 19 .. to t,,t,fy ~•ul tb::?}:.::.:: :Z. ~: ; ;~ who stands charge And this and there this P I l. PRE SS, HA RRI SO N BURC . VA . misdemeanor. . shall not omit under the penalt,y of £100. And have then �1 I J I ·. ' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: ....S.·.·.r.·. ·.·.:·.... :..JM. .h .····· n, ··. ~. ~~·~ · {fi You are hereby commanded to summon ... ... ..... . . tJ/::; , ~ ..•.• • •:... . . . . to appear be/ore the Judge of the Circuit c;.ourt of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. 111. , on tbe to t-,t;/y and th, trnth to+ ;n I J da y of f1. f),,,t, BrnAe> o, THE CoM MON{EUTH .............. . . ... . . .. . ..... . . r~ i"✓.i..01~ u.-7' .. 19~¢. agafo,t ........ . ........ who stands charged with and indicted for a -f1'fltll#y misdemeanor. And this .. ....... ~ .. . ... ... . shall not omit under the penalty of £ 100. And have tben and there this Writ . -1~ :.. ... . Witness, /. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk day of 193?' , and in , Clerk P &. L . PRESS . HAR Rl !: O rl e UR G. V A. �/tlftv( - ·~~ i ~ 8t,~ l -~ ~ if~w~ �DEC 1929 COMI® UWEALTH ) vs. :W.sd.r. FRAIDC FITZWATER · ..... I t ~- --vr.-v,rif ~~ . r. ..f'' ~, t> () / , ? t1 I 1 i f r .I t l ~ i - ~~ . .. - . --------- (Bro.) r - �("---. I t I ~---/ I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Fitzwater Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment manufacture and posession of ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-077 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Fitzwater https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_046-commonwealth-v-frank-greer.pdf d81aacb5bab9370e064cf170e6d43d6c PDF Text Text �--- ~ ~ ~ ~ ...... " ~ ~ "' ~ .) �;i,~I i- z ~-< t <- -,:::,-{ ~z. 2 /~.,. /.t,J c/£<-L /, / Y---u~✓, .7/ ~ ~ ('- c"'-t.-t -c,I.,, /r to/. /er/vk.._• ; 7 CA i .. cl I-?< /t;L, (! ~ ~U<t. (<-._ j' 1/ d I I, ,~1 1/ 4 / ~ /i t'<!-, < 1 1., d 1 c_,_L~ I-. <- y u c.,/«,LI ~ fu .,,tf, ,(,,- ~~L.-£ u-~ (_ 4 2f 1/Vv / ���l f ;t~ ~~t \ - :L .,,.___ t t f'1f [·~ ~ hf ~~ ~ ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Greer Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Public Drunkenness Foul Language Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor public drunkenness and misdemeanor foul language. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_046 Gibbons Greer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_065.pdf 5ae4c34cabd40c2cb2d2604fe160b34a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Kiser Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Stealing Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony stealing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_065 Kiser Shaver https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/33791fc3ea33ffc8c1648ba0530bb6c8.pdf c439f10f3ef652a23fb14cb4f3cbbad2 PDF Text Text '· COM MON vVEA LTH OF VIRG INIA , } RO CKJN GHA .M C OUN TY ✓& TO-W IT: ~ o the She riff or any Constable of said Gett tlfy: / iH the said ~ dtd The se are ther efor e, in the nam e of the Com mon wea lth of Virginia, to com man d you fort hwi th to sum- to answ er the said com plai nt, and to be farth er deal t with acco rdin g to law And you are requ ired to sum mon to app ear and give evid ence in beha lf of the Com mon wea lth, on the exam inat ion touc hing the said offence. Giv en und er my han d and seal thi ~ day of in the year /?r"a---r-c-4 1917 �, \ �R CEI j.,QC} fl sn i d "D c rnoer 2nd , 1 91 6 , of Prank L . Do ve l , z;e 1 ~, b l ed '' r or.1 o contr i s :r:-i r i ts , cs 1-rovi .ed r tho t Fo . E. Crousho r n , ~her i f u.:-:.r t b tt os f c i de r , su.1:-' Jo sed t o f the Let s o Ie e , Offi c·· n '.!.'i tle , }.. sse . ~.' . . ' rT Frr ison urp se of h~vin~ an anrlysis of s~ · y C' a1,.t r 1 6 certa i n ly o e ardent ci er Vir 0 i i hl 0 e of ���tm County, Greeting : at the Court ~ - .... 19 . .J'. l 00. .11.nd have then 'ie Court House, the ·t he Co,nmon wealth. ~ Clerk. ��I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank L. Dovel Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box1-055 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Dovel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/0ea36d5a1b82aa784c4d08691686d926.pdf ed51cf77d7bfcad63c561effb6217c3b PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA, COUNT Y OF ROCKI NGIWvr, to-vd t: In the Circu it Cour t of said Count y! The gr and juror s in and f or t h e body of sa id count y of Rocki ng ham and now ·a t t endin g said Court at its Augu st term, 1928, upon their oaths do prese nt that Frank Long , who was heret ofore on the 18th day of April , 1922, convi cted of viola ti ng t h e Proh ibiti on laws of the Commo nwea lth of Virgi nia in t h e Circu it Court of said Rocki ngham Count y, a nd who t h en and there was sente nced to pay a fine of fifty dolla rs and serve f or a perio d of four mont h s and fifte en days in jail, did, withi n one year next prior to the fi ndi ng of this indic tment , in the said count y of Rocki ngham , unlawf ully and felon iousl y manuf actur e, sell, offer , keep, store and expos e f or sale, give away, trans port, dispe nse , solic it, adver ti se and recei ve orde r s f or arde nt s piri ts, again s t the peace and digni ty of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia. The juror s afore said upon t heir oaths afore said do furth er prese nt t hat Frank Long , who wa s h ereto fore on t he 18th day of April , 1922, convi cted of viola ti ng th e Prohi bitio n laws of the Commonweal th of Virgi nia in the Circu it Court of s aid Rockingham Count y, a nd who t h en and t h ere was sente nced to pay a fi ne of fifty dolla rs a nd serve f or a perio d of four month s and fifte en day s in jail, did, withi n one year next prior to t he f inding of t h is indic tmen t, in the said count y of Rocki ngham, unlaw fully and felon iousl y have in h is posse ssion arden t spini t~, again st the peace and digni ty of the Commonweal th of Virgi nia. The juror s af ore said, upon their oaths afore sai d, do fu rthe r prese nt that Frank Long , who was heret ofore on t h e 18th day of April , 1922, convi cted of viola ting the Proh i bitio n laws of the Commo nweal th of Virgi nia in t he Circu it Court of said Rockingham Count y, and who then ' and t here was sente nced to pay a fine of fifty dolla rs and serve for a pario d of four month s an« fifte en days in jail, did, withi n one year next prior to the fi nding of this indic tmen t, in the said count y of Rock ingham, unlaw fully and felon iousl y recei ve arden t spiri ts, again st the peace and digni ty of the Commo nw ealth of Virgi nia. ��D. w. This indic tmen t is found on t he t estim ony of Sam Heltz el , Shif flett , and w. E. Lucas , witne sses sworn i n Court and sent befor e the grand jµry to give evide nce . �I--- 2nd offense Commonwealth v) Indictment Frank Long ~ Felony August term, 1928 ( A True Bill: .v1- CJ u.j...tz:" --lo" D. w. Earman Commonwealth 's Attorney I. �.t(_Q _c~. '\ /Cf ;<I -di,_ 5j 7 . COMMON'REALTR vs. Feloey FRAmC LONG .. r!d-11 I I ( .. s- 1 l i ,I ll •A . .J (Pro.) �l • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Long Description An account of the resource Felony; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony guilty manufactured ardent spirits posession Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-041 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Long https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/dba46ffe3441b5afabde6127fd56c1e8.pdf a0ed5b4a67fec06880dd1a89a977ed32 PDF Text Text STAT~ OF VIRGINIA , COUN'.::f OF HOCKI NGH.i\1.4: , t o-wit: In the circuit courjr of said county: The grand jurors ip and for the body of said county of Roc kingham and now attending said court at its pril . terin, 19'21~ . up on their oaths, do_..,p resent that rank M. Leap within one ye~r next pr ior to the finding of this . ., i ndictment, in the said county of Rockingham , did unlawfull manufacture. sell , ·offer, keep, store and expose for sale, g ive away. transport , dispense , solicit , advertise and recaive order s for ardent sp irits , against the peace and dignity of the Commonweal th of li r g inia. This indictment is found on the testimony of Geor~e Minor, Thomas Ji' . ·tcClung , Lynwood Shifflett , C. J. 13egoon, R. u. lurk e , and "Bud" Royer, wi tnesses sworn i n c ourt and se nt before the grand jury to give evidence. 'yt £ (;);,.,.-<,,._ 7Zl '· ( ... ( ' q ,.,- e..i �j j uit~ ( j ~ R- 1 ~ • - ?,'..l'. 0. t·' • COrilI!lomveal tb vs. ) Gndict ment Frank M. Leap •-1 'h 0 ~ ,C 1' )l ~ ~ --~ .Mi sdemeanor I ··•~, April te.r rn , 1921. · ... 1i ~ .') A True 1-~ ~ ~} ~ C 0 -C. Cl ~ . . 0 .. D. W. EarmaB Coriunonweal th' s' Att orney ~ •'-! ,-; 0 �I NSTRUCTION NO . 2 The Court instruct s the jury that if they beli eve fro m t he eviden ce in this case that T.F. McClung s old the conten ts of the barrels referred to in the evid~nce to the accused as vine gar,and the s t:: id accused purchased the s ame beli eving the said conte n ts to be vinegar, then the jury is instruct ed tha t they shall find the accused not guilty. - I I NSTRUC'11 ION NQ . 3 ts the jury that if they bel ie v& ftom the eviden ce The Court instruc r • that t?e cont~ts r ~ L....,_. the barrels sold by T.F. Mo lung to the accused in this case w ~ vi urtb er believe th-a-t · \i I .,{a:r end not lf4 a bever age , an& if they s S'cf.td_,,.__..,....,.:.~ ,;:_.,,.,....,_+-' ~ --..,....-.,w-' 'ik).0..lffl.'t accused ;f i n cL the a cc u,e:ec n--o hen ~"ti INSTRUCTION NO. 4 The Court instruct s the jury that unless they believe fro m the evidence in this case that the contents of the barrels referred to in the evidence containe d more than one half of one percentu m of alcohol , by volume, then they must find the accused not guilty . ,, •Ji. :){ C~,~ t1'l-. -- ,. ! 1.1 1i , tJ , ~ ' i ~ ,; I ,, ' "' �( ~.- -•. \ - �INSTRU CT IOU No . l t the f ilu re of t e r. ccu ed tro The Co urt i nst r uct s the jur y tha s no pre sum pt ion ag 1n.., t him . t c·st ify in his ov- n beh lf cre ate ��Instruction No. The court instructs the jury that the accused is pre sumea to be innocent until he is proven to be gu i lty beyond every reasonable ~ee· OommoweeJ::tJa... and that the burden of proving- his guilt rest upon the Commonwealth, and that to warrant a conviction of any doubt, ~ offense every fact necessary to es ablish his guilt must be proven beyond every reasonable doubt . , · Uii 8e1:11B&1W11 a¼tsbo Instruction n o. .' ) The Court instructs the jury that if they believe from the evidence that the contents of the barrels sold by T. F. Mcclung to the accused in this case was vinegar and not a beverage and that the same was not manufactured into ardent spirits not guilty • • then they shall find the accused ��Circuit Court of Rockingham County, ......... .. ............................................ . Term, ORDEHEJJ, 1'hnt . ......................................... . 191 ...... . ............................... ............ .pny unto ... a witness for ................................. .................................... in suit a,t law of' ... vs . . . ...... .... . . .. .. ..... ...... ........... .... .................. . JJoUo,rs and. ....... cents f or... ..... ............................................ . dnys' a,ttendance rind t r nveiin_g... ............... . Cents Toll. $' ..................... . ......... miles rind .......................... ....................... .11.tteste: ....................... .Cler k F ORM 76 �,__ I 9 \ �Ofz ~~0'r/ o/O"~Z (7vt_ /.,__t15 /~ , ( 'Cf~~-ur - /~ ce ;?'t-z,_, 7 __ , 70-7--£,~ (1/{l/f7f i ~ ��ADS COMMONWEALTH J A. ( · ' , t /IZ' ~"7!\ L ,{ / \. / /L-, I I • /i( · /, /->1 fl,J{ ;,1[/,t/-1 'f -( _' !)·I~ ) -{[ ,r • I I • \ 1· /1 )- il.U J L.. / ' //, jJ, : ~ll ' l ,~ t .>/ ~--- -- ~ I i I Indi ctm ent for a Misdemeanor. �\ / • ,.. r . / i I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank M. Leap Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box2-006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Leap https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/cad850f2d1338575bd26bc9d86b27a48.pdf bf8b5df301c9589d665c9d8dada121f9 PDF Text Text STAT, OP VIRG I NIA, COUN'rY OB, ROCKINGHAM , to-wi t: In the circu i t c our t of s a i d Count y : The grand juror s in and for the body of said count y .of Roc ki ng ham and now atte ndi ng said court at it s Ar ril term, 1921, up on their oat hs , do prese nt t hat Frank May Houar d Fawle y withi n one year nex t prior to the findi n g of t hi ,s inclic tment , in t h.e s aid count y of Rock in gham, did e '- unlaw ful l y manu fact ur e , ·sell,. off e r , keep, s tore and expos tf or sal e, g ive awa y , t ransp ort , ~ disp ens e, sol i c it, adve t i s e a nd rec eive orde rs f or ard ent sp irits , again st t he jleac e a nd d i gnity of the Commonwes l t h of Vi r e:ini a . W. P. Th i s i nd i c"tmen t is f ound on t he t est i mony of Will Lane and J a ck Si es Wi ne, Geo. R. "9 ea , Sidn ey Willia ms , Cha rl ie Lon g/ wi t ness es s worn i n co urt and s en t b efore the grand jury to ~ive ev i denc e. �t f:ti I 1)~!1 . '- 1 ·,= ~ 1·' i h .r% l •;f r• ~ ·) Frank May __ ~ (j . ~ ..,... .... ~ ,... ~ ........ . Mi s de meanor , ~ •"-I ••i 0 April term, 1921. 0 ,~tl ~ f1i1 y 0 ? ' ~j .,.... ·-i and iti~ ~ .~ vs. ) Indictment Howard Fawley ~}~ ; Commonwealth -~f l~ I_ ~ t• _, • :, ! 1 ·i ' l');\o, I/,,U),X l"1 ' .. 0 i,~J, 41-4~ ~ ~~ i D. W. Earma.Q. Commonwe alt h 's Attorney �Virginia, Rockingham County, towit: that this day D:JU ca,me before me , H. w. Eertram , Bail Cor~n issione r for Roc k ingham County , and,severa lly and indebted to the Commonwealth respectively , acknowledged themselves ---- -- ----- to be levied of their of Virginia, in the sum of $ respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of tke use of the Commomveal th rendered, at the same ti."!le 1,vaiv-ing t he ir home- stead exempti on as to this obligation, and all claim to discharge a.11y liability arising to the Comrnonweal th under this rec ogni zance, v,i th / having first justified, under oath, as to ---- The sure t coupons detached from the bonds of this State. , , suffic i~ncy. ~ 1/1!:1,J' # ,,., ( Yet upo n t h is condition, that if the said _..,/_1_1____ _,"--·----- ----II) ' I herein -- - shall personally appe ar before r- on the ..t..:,;;_ d ay of--'----· - - - ~ I r --~-------------the Commonwealth for and concerning 1921, at /l 1 I , then and there to ans·wer I I' / of which he stands charged z.nd shal l not dep a rt t :-ie refr om without le ave of said Court, the n t h i s r e co niza:nce to be iroid , oth erwise to rema in in full force and virtue. Taken and acknow·ledge d before me this ...__1_ day of ___ , ' ___________ ·- ---- - 1921. I I,. } .__,__ , - Certified to the Clerlc of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, Virginia. f/;, l I // I :S. C • I �.'.,,,"_ , r ·• �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI N IA, } TO W IT: 1 R::::a~vt ~ -2 ·~ · · · · ··· · 0; :h:::::a~:u::~:a~::•:~Y made ~rmati~on oath before me,71-t. , =.~.~ ..aJustice of the said County, that ······························-·····················d - - ~ .. .......................-...................................................... . ········································································ b . ~ .... .day of?ll...~ . . t p f::_-:::::z+f;;f:~ of the said County, on the.... . .191'2::J., in the said County, did ~ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre.~ n g befor~ or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said . ················ ·· · ············~ · ········ ········· ~ y · ··· · ···· ······ · · ·· · ··· · ·· · · · ······· ···· ·· ··· · · · ···· · ·· · ··· ·· · · · ··· ······ ······· · ·· ······ · ·· · · · ·· · ·· ·· · ········· ····· · · ······ ··· ··· ··· · · · · ·········· ····· to answer the said complaint and to be ftkrther dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum- :~" •. ~ ~ ll· · . . .....":.·~:-.. ..·.·.·.•·· · · ··· · ······· · · · · · · · · · · ........~ .· ~ · · ·..··N•l' ... ... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this .. ~ No. 3 8 / .~ ...day oL Jh..~ ,in the year 1 ~. �Commonwealth Warrant. } Arrest vs ,d~ ~ . ~ry<, . d,/;,eA " warrant bY arres ting . h 111 Executed. the w it ""d he body of . · · · · · · ·~ ~ d~ befo <1 ········· · . . . . ;;r, s tee ~b~ ~; ~~ - 11 , • . person t gham o • d witnesses 111 ·thin 11<1me m••i•· "" w, :2YL ~ . ·~~ k . · .....•.~ ,,..tc ~';\:z. .__ . . £1~ ~ ~ &n.~ 1tul 1 ~,Roeki . ham County. a. �COMMON\VEALTH OF VIRGINIA, CO UNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To-wit : To •:::::ofm:•Y @~ ............ . .. ...... . ... . County has this day made complaint and information 011 oath before m e, -~ of the sni,1 • -~~-,& --- -- ----- ---- ---------- ----- ----- ------------- --------- , a Justice of the P eace of said County, that he has ·cau se lo believe and does believe that ardent spirits are b eing manufa ctured or stored for :sal e, ba rter , ~ ·· L ~~<k/L gift, or use, in violatio1 of law, in a certain dwelling house or outbuilding~siluate on th e ________ ____ jJ> u•c ·~"unt'. of Rockingham , '\'irginia, nnd These a re, thc1·efore, in the n a m e ~ , mon wealth of Virginia Lo conuno ;,<l you forth• with to search said buildings for ardent spirits and th eir containers, and bring the sa m e and the person in whose possession they are found before m e or some other Justice of th e said Com•:v:~, :::::.' be:! ---.r;.a ···· 2 ;:(6 ~ b:':,::d ,::~n;:; ' .~.: :; wilhac~c::n~ ; LJ _ •:~l u;~~e: �SEA RC H WA RR AN T COMMON WEA LTH VS . ····-------------··--- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ----------- -----· ------------------···--------------------------------------------------------------- �Arrest Warrant COMM ONWEALTH OF ROCKINGHA M - VIRGI N IA , l ~ i;co ,wn: Jy)IN~Y,x To __ ..~/ j~J .......~..~~ /.fl;_;;~ ..................... of the said County, has this day made Whereas, ~~~t.:~~~~==~ei~~¾~ int and information on oath before ~"'7°'·· c~ ...r n . - - ~ ......... ,.,--,---~ ....., a Constable of said County: . ... ·. .~ a Justice of the said County, that ··············································-······················································ ·· ······························································ ············ @ . ~.. ....d~ -·l L/l.1 .. ~...... J~J, in the said County, did ~ , ~ ~ ~ ··· ···· · ·~~=+~ ~ ~ -_:~· · · · · · · · · · · of the said County, on the...... the Commonw ealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appreThese are therefore, in the name' of , . h~ nd bring before me, or sor_ne other Justice of the said County, the body of the said . ... .................. .............. -'f<. ... ~ ················· · ·· cA----·, .. ···· ············:>·•·········· ··························· ········································································· ······················································ to answer the said complai•nt and to,pe further dealt with accordil)g to law. And you are required to summon . to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonw ealth, on the examinatio n touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this . ~ 01. ... = / .. / day oL f f i ~ . , in the year ..J. P. No.38 NEWS· RE COR D CO ., H A RRI SONBUR C. , VA . 1'4::t . [sEAL] �l ? ~ f' ; ~ T i ( l Commonwealth vs }Arrest Warrant. j~ Executed the within warrant by arresting J and delivering the body of ~ 11 rl I .f i, J ~~~ �- To J. F. Blackburn , Cle rk of the Court• Oor.nmonweal th TB • Ward J'awlez To Chftmi cal Analys is of Be• erage • • ••••••• •••••• ~ . 50 Apr i l 14 , 1921 ��~o J. F. Bl ackburn , Clerk of the Court, Commonwealth Ts. Frank . M:lq ~o Chemica l Analysi s of Beverttge • •••••••• •••••• $3.50 , .Analyst Apr il 14, 1 921 �11 ~ ••0••·· ��' I '\'1 v ,. ~- ) �,,., )Jl~ /1._ -/11,·,, i· ,I-,(_ ' -...., - } "/ ; j,u ) \ . I I C,, ) /1 /-:;,..,. ;( / • / JJ. fl / I () . r t .£ / I O • (.,, D ��/ ,5 I/ ~ I 2 .C U . / i) ��\ ~:;:_ f''.l C1- _ _ ___ z~ ~ 1 " :1.. 1 Dark Bay Horsa,blind in left ,ye.1 &c ads '> c ommonwealth l f ~ / r·· ,, ) ,. ~ I ,,,. / /U ,t~ I(.,,.,.~ J ' t -;~, f ~ \ )-,:· r;,_.. Ir. Y?-J . :.- 1 I ' I • f ,I i ' 1 ; J l \ ~- f ,,; f~ , 't l I ;, ��Frank 11a7 • ,., HOWilD JAWLBY - Indictment for s Misdemeanor. COMMONWEALTH ,( II · 1i.1 '"I rr -· ·(; Id",;-'., ·'. ~ ~ .... , ·-· I!'"'" .. -"" I t. t 1- �/ L II ! • ... �TO HONBR.ABLE T. N. HAAS, Judge of the Circuit Court of Ro«kingham County, Virginia. I, n. w. E~rman, Commonwealth' s Attorney of the <Jounty aforesaid respectfully represent unto your honor: That on the ~ a y of March, 1921, W. P. Wine, one of the deputy sheriffs of the 0ounty aforesaid, did seize in said County a certain dark bay horse a bout twelve yea,rs ~ 1 of age, weighing appro~imately 950 pounds, and blind in the ., left eye, also an old steel tire top buggy, the said property at the time of seizure being in possession of and occu- in said buggy about a gallon of moonshine liquor, That, under Section 57 of the prohibition act, as amended by Acts of General Assembly, 1920, the said propert is forfeited to ~the Com100nwealth. That your informant prays that the said property be condemned and sold and the proceeds be disposed of accordi ng to law, and that all persons concerned in interest be cited to appear and show cause why the said property should not be condemned and sold to enforce the forfeiture. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of April, 1921. �. .- ' \ ,I~ . .• 0 0 l 0 0 H t:! ~ ~ 1-i sIX> c+ ..... 0 ~ 1 0 C'l.l • ~ ij 0 a, ~ 0 I-' 0 c-t ;::r I!:: a, ~ .trl 0 l �J - I I ii. VI RGI NI A ROCZ:IlIGRAM COUUTY , t o-wi t: n. Co • onwe al th' s Attor ney :for Rock irlfha m Coun ty , i nf orma tion again st has :file d in. t he Cler k ' s O:ffio e of sa id Co~n ty an hinr a b out 950 a cert ai n dark bay horse abou t t velve year s of a r e. weig cert i n a gai nc t p ound s and bl i nd i n t h e l eft aye and lso i nfor ma t ion t i me of sei zu re stee l t i re top bu r.gy , t h e s~id bugg y and hor s e , a t the r used in bein and ny M ank Fr by ied occup g i n t he osse s i on of a n d /here s D. rl. Ear - - b~in t he tran p orto t i on of the s a ·: d in:fo r rden t s p i r it at t he time of .., e i zure t · on p r a y" t ha t the said hors e a nd bugg y t o t h e Comr on\Je al th unde r nd where a s is fo rfeit ed acti on 57 of t h e .l:'roh i bit :i: on Act. -..J rne d in T~ite f£~ti rl!Sd s t. id Fr an k May and a l l oth er per son c once ingham Count y on i nte r e s t to a ppe a r b efore t h e Cir cu it Cou r t of Rock th e June term of Co t, t he 22nd day of June ,1921 b eing t he thir d d y of 0:f the said i nform ation to how ca use •if any they oan or h nve \ hy th~ p ra.ye1 sh ou l d no,t be gran ted for t he cond mnati on nd sale of t h e sa id p ro ·rierty acco rding to s r id nd s i d prop erty ol d and t he proc ee ds di p oced of . \ ~r ohih iti on Act. Coun of R c k ingh m Wi t ness J . F. Bl a ckbu rn , Clerk of the Cir cuit Court , 19 21 nd in · ty a t t he Cou rt Hous e t h ereo f on t h e 9th day of June t he 145t h ye r of th e Co rnr on :ea lth . r /i}J_,~ ,( ' ~ C ler k. Ile Lf 0 ,,e: + �~ . 1 . , ~ /,.. ..!J-.-r d ~ I F., -:- 1)!: ~ a{'-ol-/u. ~ ~~ ~ 6, ~ ~ IL Bvf,,, ( • , vt}::(_ , . µ2 ~ /1~ • Q 1- .~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank May and Howard Fawley Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box2-008 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Fawley May https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_205-commonwealth-v-frank-miller.pdf d1909096207e70af867581f7809f4bd3 PDF Text Text • • '• .. C(>t111non,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKJNOJ-J,\~1. To•wit: IN Tl1E CIR.Cl}IT COUR.T OF SAID COUNTY : • 'l'lk: Jilh.,re. vf Uk l"!Hlllt•a\\clth .. ,010 11(•\Yf.Ht..11<li.nS-:" tht. 11:'-id (~11111t 1.i thr1r "' t!Qlb;, rf ,7,giu n, n itt-.J."t ,.-s.~;{_ . t ..k ~'~ -cnl th·1t, /(.,-;-; .. !-•• ;:--••-ll•.. ,.•. ( •• - ~'.{' • , ~r .._ • ~ I ~ . '~ - ~ t , .,i""'L ," fl I -, - ..,_.,.•/. _Ji\,. .Ji\!..,:-----~· J u ........ -1 I ' 1-. '(. • ... I • I., ~~.1L,,. r-" • l . .1:..d. ( ~ J~ .,_.:..lJ,.._. .... , l- • • J..._ --i.~l- -~ '~ k}' , •,:,, .. "' - ,1 ~~ {- . ~ L, '-- " . .......... . I ,( \·,mnk. " ' I' ,-.~-'4u l l ' :.0,•.-i.,t. ,-'l - .....i - ~· h ,I 't , •... CILrlt. "' ' �• • •• • ~·( ,, \ ♦ ,.,::;.{ )> -I lJ ~ CIll r , ·- I -, ~ \,, )-. ~ ' I • (D r r ~ r3 ... -.,,.. ::I 0 ?"~ -.... •" ~9~ 1 i 0 '-7 y • < r:: ~ :::r � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Miller Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_205 Baugher Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_069-commonwealth-v-frank-morris.pdf 8f99231f9bce54d8aab79b0c8d59b545 PDF Text Text ��~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ?tr&-.~fin{ :Jr~~~~f ?'~ A?.:~tJR_~ ,r;;r = ,,= a ,!!? ,,,- .;,~ ~ ~ ~~ c4' ~7 N ,,,_o/j ,.:f;;;/-- y ~ ,,u~~- = ~X a,, ,___,-c,,,.,.~~ e. c.f?¾_,,,,..1 f 1✓, ::11£V ,,:</%"y ,,.:f / ,./,,-,,R, '«' a ·- ·? / ,e,r- ,e;. ..M",,.7 r~,.,~~, 4 ,,/4 /,;f'C,cUA-£-e-u-<,-{ c?'-n-ew'7 ~.:-r-y .itw~ /t1'va. ;PA7 o/ L:u,,t"7L4M+<=z'l'2,/ -~ ~ ,/~ '?"~L/ ~ ,,;J0~c( T;(z k//fV',v~ ~o/ f?v?1/ /P.->'~ 4',,..,~d/ ~ ~~~ ~ ~-~~ ----~ f' _;;,:,/2( t5 ~~, - , ~ ~ f~7 ~/<' //4/- ~ ~~4 4'7.._,r;r;:_ ~ r,, a~(A,<_7 ~u-( /4,:; ✓✓/~'}/ /_,f-9?~'-cJ?.u?'~~ ~~z'<'- �• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Morris Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_069 Dofflemeyer Morris