Clayton
Co. Justice & Court Proceedings
... as reported in
the 1901 newspapers
~unless otherwise credited, the articles were contributed by Reid R. Johnson for Clayton Co. IAGenWeb
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Tom Knee was up before Judge Schnepf Tuesday morning on the charge of assault and battery. The judge fined Tom $5 and gave him some good advice which we hope he will follow.
~Elkader Register, Thur., January 10, 1901. Elkport and Vicinity column.
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On Friday Judge Hobson dealt out the various sentences. Kellison and Evans were each sentenced to a year in the Clayton county jail. The judge gave the boys a very impressive talk on their offense and handed them the maximum penalty under the verdict. Evans asked to be committed to the Waukon but it was out of the power of the judge to do that.
Siebert Oleson, who plead guilty to the charge of assault and battery was given 30 days in which to become acquainted with the county stronghold.
Hugh McIver, who plead guilty to the charge of obtaining money on false pretenses, was given six months at Anamosa.
~Elkader Register, Thur., January 24, 1901. District Court column.
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Mike Adams of Colesburg, created a disturbance in Gifford's hotel Saturday evening and got in a fight with Prof. Robinson. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Adams and the case tried before Squire Costigan Monday. It was a red hot law suit. The defendant was found guilty and fined $5 and costs of suit.
~Elkader Register, Thur., January 24, 1901. Elkport and Vicinity column.
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Twenty days in jail was what Judge Schnepf gave Bert Smith Monday on account of disorderly conduct. If our officers would all do likewise and impose a heavy fine on all offenders a lot of this rowdyism would be stopped. Good for Schneph.
~Elkader Register, Thur., May 9, 1901. Elkport And Vicinity column.
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The jury on the case of state vs. Wm. Russow and Wm. Halstead, on trial for running a team on the public highway, returned a verdict of guilty early Thursday morning. Defendants waived further time for sentence and Judge Fellows fined each $50 and costs.
The trial of Wm. Yungbludt, on charge of adultery, was commenced Thursday morning and given to the jury in the afternoon. At 7 p.m. the jury returned verdict of guilty and last day of term was set for sentence. (Note: He was sentenced to 18 months in the Anamosa penitentiary.)
Belle Luense and George E. Stull, indicted for adultery, plead not guilty and demanded separate rial. The trial of Stull began Friday morning, the jury retiring at 5 p.m. Saturday morning at six o'clock they returned a verdict of guilty. D. D. Murphy, S. T. Richards and S. T. Mears, of La Porte City, appeared for the defendant and Co. Attorney Davidson and J. E. Corlett for the state. (Note: Stull received a sentence of 18 months in the Anamosa penitentiary.)
The state vs. A. C. Luense was called and defendant plead guilty to the charge of assault and battery and was sentenced to ten days in jail and payment of costs.
State vs. Elmer Huntington, indicted for burglary; case ordered continued and defendant admitted to bail on his own recognizance, subject to an order of arrest by county attorney at any time. Same, indicted for larceny from a building, pleads guilty to larceny of property less than $20 and sentenced to 15 days in jail and to pay costs of action.
~Elkader Register, Thur., October 31, 1901
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