Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa May 17, 1870 Bold Burglary On Friday after about 5 o'clock, during the absence of the family, the private residence of Wm. Nesbit, the photographers, situated on 6th and Ripley, was entered by expert burglars and ransacked from roof to basement. Bureaus and drawers were opened and ransacked and the furniture thrown about. A small sum of money, the hoardings of a deceased son of Mr. Nesbitt' s, and which are preserved in memory of the child, escaped their reach. Nothing was taken except an overcoat and a large pie, showing that the marauders were both cold and hungry, but the condition of the house plainly showed that an extended search after valuables had been instituted. Threatening Case. J.B. Watson, a farmer living in Lincoln township has brought suit before Justice Dowd against J. Foster for seduction of his daughter. A few weeks ago, she gave birth to a child. Foster was sent to jail in default of bail. May 18, 1870 Police Court. Claus Offt was arrested for disturbing the public peace and quiet of the city by unearthly yells and screeches. He was fined $3 and costs, amounting to $22, and as he didn't think it was a fair shake, gave notice of appeal. Jos. Bally was found asleep, snoozing softly as an infant, for which he was fined $1 and costs and repaired to Schnitger's hotel. District Court. Grand Jury closed its labors last Saturday and adjourned and bill was found against W.P. Humphrey for resisting a public officer and also for assaulting said officer. Also against same and C.F. Spence for nuisance and also bill against J.H. Watson for seduction. [previous article had J.B. Watson] May 20, 1870 Police Court. Several cases before Justice Peters this afternoon. E. Burr for using abusive language was twice hauled up and fined $3 and costs. Chas Voght for being drunk, sent to jail. Louis Bulstooff disturbed the private peace, $3 worth and intoxicated himself $3 more, also costs. May 23, 1870 The Murder Market. After a few days of depression, the murder market has again become moderately active and closed firm yesterday. Outright killings were not in much demand, but the trade in lively shooting was good. Quotations remain unchanged. Incendiary Failed. An attempt was made last night to fire the residence of Mr. Rommelsburg on Harrison Street between 6th and 7th. Mrs. R. being ill, her husband was up watching with her, and a window in the back part of the house was left open. About two o'clock he heard a man come through the alley, light a match on side of house, go to the window apparently throw it in. The villain didn't get the chance however for a faithful pointer dog, who was sleeping in that room, made a jump for him and came very near "making fast". The rascal disappeared in haste. Police Court. P. Hago, for fullness of liquor, was fined $4.00 and costs. Mollie Hill, intoxicated, $1 and costs. J. Wilke and wife were arrested and brought before Justice Peters for cruel treatment toward their daughter, who is about 39 years old. They were put under $400 bonds to appear at next term of District Court. Chas. Baker and Ben Allbright were brought up before Justice Peters charged with robbing a man on Saturday. The testimony shows that the twain came up on the Dubuque a few days ago, met an old friend day before yesterday, and while he was embracing one of the two, that person relieved him of his pocket book and handed it to his partner. They were detected and brought into court today. Justice Peters held them to bond in the sum of $800 to appear at the next term of District Court. They could not find bail and were sent up. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/iascott/index.htm