Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Feb. 20, 1872 Police Court Nich Casey, an unfortunate person of he masculine persuasion, was up before the justice this morning, on a charge of disturbing the peace. He was fined $4 and costs, which he paid. A man named Viele was up on a similar charge. He also was fined $4 and costs which he will pay if nothing happens. Feb. 24, 1872 Police Court Two individuals who should know better, were up before Justice Peters today, for leading an immoral and profligate course of life. Their names are Sam Wallace and a woman named Lena Williams. They were discovered in disgraceful circumstances last night. As they were old offenders, the Justice fined Wallace $20 and costs and Lena $5 and costs. Neither could pay and will work it out cracking rock. Feb . 26, 1872 Broke Jail. The boy, Frank Hand, 20 years old, who was in jail for stealing an overcoat, some time last month, escaped from the stone yard, a day or two ago, and nothing has been seen or heard of him since. He was convicted of larceny in the Justices ' Court, and sent up to await trial at the District Court. The Grand Jury indicted him of grand larceny, but Hand, pleading guilty, a compromise was made, and instead of being sent to the penitentiary, he went back to jail for thirty days. He had worked out a good portion of his time, and had but sixteen days yet to serve. It was a bad move for him, as, if he is caught now, he will have a harder sentence to work out. Officers have been after him for some time, but it is believed he has crossed the river, and left for other parts. Feb. 27, 1872 Police Court. One George Brown, a colored man, was taken up for vagrancy, having no visible means of support. He was fined $5 and costs and sent up. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/