Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Dec 4, 1871 Justice Court About a month ago, Hans Riemer sued Isaac Hansen, a street car driver for forcible ejectment from the cars, placing his damages at $100. Change of venue was taken from Peters to Thorington and as the case was coming up to day the parties appeared, the quarrel settled, The Railroad Co., paying the costs. Dec 5, 1871 Thief Arrested. Samuel Harding was brought over from Peoria today , having been arrested there on charge of grand larceny. On the 7th of November last, he was started to Davenport by Daniel Murphy, of Peoria with a team of horses and load of tinware-the latter valued at $500, to be placed in the hand of Murphy's brother here, for disposal. It was soon found that he did not come to Davenport, but that on his way, had fallen in with a scamp named Tom Payne, and together went off on a stealing expedition. Detectives were put on their track, and they were traced through parts of Iowa and Illinois, but not overhauled. On Saturday night last he was arrested in Peoria, under his mother's bed. For want of jurisdiction in Illinois he was brought here for trial. One of the horses was killed by overdriving; the other in a used up condition, and the wagon, are at New Boston. Trial before Squire Peters. Attempted Robbery. Last evening about half past seven o'clock, as he was going home from market, Mr. N. Bergstrine was assailed at the corner of Main and Seventh street by two foot pads, one of which caught him, from behind, by the throat and placed his other hand over his mouth; the other gave him a violent blow below the belt, and at once proceeded to go through the victims pockets. At that moment, fortunately, two persons have in sight, at which the ruffians took alarm and beat a hasty retreat down Main st. Mr. Bergastrone picked himself up and went home, with his money in his pantaloons pockets. He lost nothing but his temper, and you would lose as much yourself. Keep a look out for that kind of vermin. Dec. 6, 1871 Police Court. It was conclusively proven that Willis Smith and John W. Bogarth were accelerated by bad whisky yesterday evening. It was the opinion of Justice Peters and the witnesses. The twain were so full when they retired, that when they arose this morning the pocketbook of one had found its way into the pocket of the other. Smith was the alleged thief, and Bogarth had him arrested for attempted robbery. Squire Peters bound him over to appear at the next term of court in the sum of $300. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/