Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Jan 2, 1872 Police Court Richard Roe got drunk and it cost him five dollars. He could have done it for half the money, but the policeman interfered. Richard was well dressed. James Riley was a drunk and disorderly, and drew on his banker for the usual fine and costs, and hunted up a quiet place to sober off in. Tom Gillen started a tramping dry goods house without any license except his own word that he was a "Chicago Sufferer." He couldn't stand $15 and costs , so went to jail.Jan 5, 1872 Justice court. Heran Lorenz, the young man of 16, who robbed his employer, Mr. McCullough of merchant tailoring goods, and sold them at ruinous rates about this city and Rock Island, has been adjudicated into the Reform School. The peculations amounted to about $300, according to his own admissions. He will have to wait several years for a vacancy in the said school, unless it is enlarged. Jan. 6, 1872 Police Court Patrick Heeney was prosecuted by Bridget Higgins, inasmuch as he was turbulent, and wickedly demonstrated in the use of threats, profane language, maliciously attributing defendants existence to quadrupedal origin; for which a fine of $4 and costs was righteously assessed Jan 8, 1872 Justice Court Frank Hand, Charley Hand and Billy Herling are up before Justice Thorington, on the charge of petit larceny. It seems these young gents are in the habit of watching their opportunity and stealing light articles left in halls and on counters in stores where a strict watch is not kept. Two of these chaps robbed Mrs. Stacey on Fourth street, west of Hoyt's music store and the other is supposed to be the one that cleaned little Jimmy Doyle out, of the means he robbed Mr. Seamans little son of. They have parents in this community who are no better than they should be; and it is to be hoped these half grown boys will be dealt with, and the second hand store that is in the habit of trading with these young scamps. The trial comes of at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Police Court. Patrick Higgins disturbed the public peace and quiet of this moral town in general and Patrick Henry in particular, three dollars worth and costs. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/