Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Wednesday, Sept 12, 1900 IMMENSE CRIMINAL DOCKET The second day of the September term of the district court was a busy one. Judge Wolfe transacted an immense amount of light business such as probate matter, the taking out of defaults and other minor court cases. In probate matter the judge this morning adjudicated at many of the testaments filed by attorneys at least the number was six up to 10 o'clock, by appointing and confirming executors and administrators. The Prisoners Arraigned. At 2 o'clock this afternoon the prisoners held to the grand jury were arraigned before Judge Wolfe. Sheriff McArthur has filed with Judge Wolfe the following list of the prisoners in the county jail, who were unable to give bail for their release. Geo. Bowers-Burglary. E.J. Brown-Burglary. Eddie Stuart-Breaking and Entering. Charles Cosgrove-Breaking and Entering. Albert Evans-Receiving Stolen Goods. F. Skaes-Stealing from Person. J. Smith-Stealing from Person Joe Belt-Stealing from Person H. Auerochs-Stealing from Person M. Hackett-Stealing from Person R. Hauschildt-Stealing from Person Charles Heeny-Stealing from Person Fred Kuhr-Stealing from Person David Shea-Threatening to Kill Herman A. Ritza-Threatening to commit public offense. Herbert Whitby-Manslaughter Wm. Messenger-Rape Geo. Twiggs-Rape Link Roberts-Rape George Steffens-Rape Wm. Moore-Rape John Riley-Assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. Harry Parson-same Pat Burke-Same Pat Mulligan-Mayhem. Awaiting Judge's Decision The following named prisoners are now in jail awaiting the action of the court: Edward Keegan-Vagrancy Nellie Quinn-Vagrancy. Those Out on Bail The following prisoners are out on bail and will appear before the court and grand jury when wanted: Ida Sears-Stealing from Person John Bullhaupt-Breaking and entering, $250 August Klaus-Breaking and entering, $250 Lew Pickens-Attempted criminal assault Pete Shaughnessy-Same John Poeltl-Threatening to commit public offense. Robert Schlemm-Adultery John Riley-Assault with Intent John Murphy-Intoxication J. Flourney-Concealed weapons. Grand Jury The grand jury was selected as follows: W.H. Seaman, Jas. H. Wilson, John LaFrantz, A.H. Marshall, Fritz Zabel, Rudloph Snyder and Henry Stoltenberg. Some Probate Matter. The following entries were made yesterday upon the probate calendar by the judge: Will of John B. Phelps probated. Fred Wyman and R.E. Lindsay named as executors. Will of Sarah Jane Wheeler probated. Peter Wheeler named as executor. Will of Frank Maas probated. May Mass appointed executrix. Will of Kensyl Reading probaged. Augustus Reading and Adeline R. Hurd named as executor and executrix. Will of Gottlieb Marsack probated. Letters issued to Theodore Marsack. Will of Henrich E. Harsen probated. Will of William Doennecke probated. Will of M.D. Snyder probated. Jennie Snyder appointed executrix. Will of Andreas Dengler probated. Ernest Dengler named as executor. Estate of Mayer Sohn, deceased. Order authorizing administrator to sell real estate. Estate of Bertha Sohn, deceased. Final report filed and approved. Estate of John W. Dow, deceased. Final report filed and approved. Estate of Paul Wiese, deceased. Executor's report approved. Estate of John Raap, deceased. Executor's report approved. Estate of William Renwick, deceased. Executor's eighth annual report filed. Estate of Jas. M. Parker, Jr. deceased. Application made to settle claims allowed. Estate of James Monroe Parker, Sr. deceased. Application made to compromise claims allowed. Guardianship of William Paul. Final report of guardian filed and approved. Estate of William Martin, decased. Answer of the administratix and Answers and Motions The following have been filed with the clerk of the court today: The defendants in the Fritz Pa?? vs. Mary B. Maines and Clarence Cahill have filed an answer in which defendants deny each and every allegation of plaintiff and claim that plaintiff's wife and son were guilty of contributory negligence. It is a case in which two vehicles collided. In the suit to recover property conveyed on verbal statement that defendant would keep her as long as she lives, entitled Susan J. Glaspell vs. Charles S. Glaspell, the defendant files a motion for a more specific statement. A motion for security for costs has been filed by the defendants in H.P. Reiering vs. Dr. D.D. Palmer. This is the case in which Reiring, who was a student with Dr. Palmer, claimed to have been falsely imprisoned on a warrant sworn out by Dr. Palmer as a means to intimidate him and stop him from securing $300 paid as tuition. In the divorce case of Mary S. Ritzer vs. H. A. Ritzer, the defendant denies allegation in petition of plaintiff in an answer filed today. An answer has been filed in the case of Eugene Murray vs. David and Henry Thomas a case in which plaintiff seeks damages for great bodily injury. The answer alleges that any force used by defendants was in self defense. In the guardianship of Michael Heffron, asked for by Mr. P. Bout, the defendant asks for a more specific statement. FOLLET'S STATION IS OPENED Today was a big day for the people near Folletts between Princeton and Camanche. It was the occasion of the formal opening of the new station at that place. The new depot is situated five miles from Princeton and is a neat structure sutiable for the conditions of the business that will be found there by the D.R.I. and & N.W. road. The opening is being celebrated by the people for miles around who have assembled to listen to the address which was made this afternoon by L.F. Berry, the general passenger agent. Besides Mr. Berry Auditor Roach and Engineer Finley are present at the opening of the station. Several thousand people are at Follets today. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm