Jefferson County Record May 18, 1911 Volunteer Transcription Part 1 Part of the text of this section* is missing: *Item about time and place of Graduation Services *Obit: ---of Jefferson ---ertson died at his ---on, Hickory county, ---aged 92 years and ---he was born in Valle ---and has numerous ---and about DeSoto, ---large number of elder ---who remember him ---leaves a widow, more ---years old and four ---whom are prominent ---a circuit judge in ---enters in Missouri ---are two in number ---in Oregon and one ---in Mexico. He was a ---preacher for more ---years and an old ----. *An item about the Methodist Church with these surnames mentioned: CARPENTER, VANDOVER, Joshua T. WILSON -Circuit Court- Susan J. DOUGLAS, adx, vs. St. Louis, Iron Mt. Ry (Railway); defendant files answer. Felix LEUTZINGER, adm., vs. St. L., Iron Mt. Ry (Railway); defendant files answer. State vs. Ross McCULLOCK; state vs. Clarence TRAVIS, and state vs. Leslie CUNNINGHAM; prosecuting attorney files information. State vs. Wm. LASER; plea of not guilty entered at close of the state's case. Jury returns a verdict of not guilty by direction. Mary LINDWEDEL vs. Fritz LINDWEDEL; continued. John ARENZ vs. Reuben SUTHERLAND; plaintiff files bond for costs and defendant files answer. Augusta FELDMAN vs. Iron Mt. Ry: defendant gives answer. R.A. FRAZIER et al vs. Jesse HERBERT et al; trial by court and judgment on note for $140 with interest at 8 per cent. Grover BRISTAL vs. Adolph DINSE; dismissed by plaintiff at defendant's cost. Sheriff reports T.W. SEEMEL, N.W. WILLIAMS, Byrd PATTERSON and Oscar C. HARRISON, who are placed on regular panel of petit jury. Byrd PATTERSON excused from jury service. State vs. Clarence HOWARD; found guilty and given 3 years in the pen. Nolle prosequi on other charge. [NOLLE PROSEQUI: An entry made on the record, by which the prosecutor or plaintiff declares that he will proceed no further.] State vs. Carlyle HUNTER; plea of not guilty entered. Jury find defendant guilty and fine of $100 imposed. State vs. Cyrus VERNON, gambling; prosecuting attorney files information; plea of guilty and fined $25; stay of execution till May 20 granted. State vs. Wm. MANESS; plea of guilty as to Wm. MANESS and Lester VALLE and punishment fixed at fine of $5. Case continued as to John ROUSAN. State vs. Cyrus VERNON, forgery; found not guilty. State vs. Jas. REYNOLDS; pros. attorney files information, capias ordered to issue. [CAPIAS: applicable to many heads of practice. Several writs and processes, commanding the sheriff to take the person of the defendant, are known by the name of capias.] State vs. Hy JOHNSTON and Sam J. WHEELER; former plea of not guilty set aside. Plea of guilty entered and punishment fixed at 2 years in penitentiary. State vs. Chas. TOMASSEY; plea of guilty and fined $40. State vs. Geo. HUTCHISON; defendant discharged from custody. State vs. Clarence TRAVIS and Leslie CUNNINGHAM set for May 15th. State vs. Millard TRACY and Ross McCULLICK; set for May 17 and 18, respectfully. The sheriff report John MEDLEY and W.W. POWERS, who are placed on petit jury. State vs. Wm. WOLFORD et al; plea of not guilty as to Peter HOHL, Frank TOOLOOSE, ph. CRUVAND and Mat PROESLER. Severance granted to Peter HOHL. Found guilty of common assault and fined $100. Continued as to Frank TOOLOOSE, 'Philiy' CRUVAND and Rat ROESLER and set for trial on September 11. Theodore COOK vs. Mary COOK; plaintiff granted leave to file an amended petition. State vs. Joseph REISER et al; jury finds Joseph REISER not guilty and Philip TEISER guilty and punishment fixed at a fine of $1. Wm. C. KERCKHOFF vs. Valentine DEITZ; parties file stipulation for judgment. Belle DeBOIS vs. Hy DeBOIS; continued. L.A. SCHARFF Dist. Co. vs. Chas. LaBEAUME; dismissed by plaintiff at its cost. Jos. FETZER by next friend vs. Pittsburg Plate Glass Co.; judgment by agreement for $400 and satisfaction to same entered. State vs. Archie McDowell; jury finds defendant guilty and fined $40. Defendant files motion in arrest of judgment. State. vs. Wm. GOLTERMAN; plea of guilty entered and fined $100. Appointment of Joseph GANNON as deputy sheriff, approved by the court. State vs. Herman EGGERS; guilty, fined $1. J. Scott WOLFF vs. Iron Mt. Ry., continued. State vs. Harry JOHNSTON; jury finds defendant not guilty. Judgment rendered against Stanley HOEKEN, pros. witness, for costs. J. Scott WOLF vs. W. E. PEARL et al; dismissed by plaintiff at his cost. State vs. Andy JOHNSTON; same as above case. Wm. F. MEDLEY, Oscar HARRISON, J.J. TRIMBLE, C.E. MERSEAL, H.F. BAUM, L.A. McKEAN, W.A. GOZA excused from jury. Jacob LEUTZINGER vs. Felix LEUTZINGER; trial by court and judgment for defendant, finding him to be the owner in fee simple to the real estate described in plaintiff's petition, and that plaintiff has no right, title or interest therein. Mollie vs. Joseph DALEY; decree of divorce granted plaintiff; maiden name, Mollie YEIDA, restored. Charles vs. Emma HICKS; divorce granted plaintiff. Upon petition of Sam BYRNS, the court appoints Hon. Sam BYRNS, P.S. TERRY and Albert MILLER as a committee to draft resolutions of respect for Hon. Chas. A. KLEINSCHMIDT, late member of this bar and orders committee to report resolutions to this court on Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. Maggie vs. Jeff alias Jess MARLAR, divorce granted plaintiff. State vs. James REYNOLDS; found guilty and fined $50 and stay of execution granted till Sept. 11. MISSOURI Missouri, fair, we bring to thee Hearts full of love and loyalty; Thou central star, thou brightest gem, Of all the brilliant diadem - Missouri. Chorus: The lift your voice and join the throng That swells her praise in joyful song, Till earth and sky reverberate; Our own, our dear, our grand old state - Missouri. Chorus: Nor North, nor South, nor East, nor West But part of each - of each the best Come, homeless one, come to her call; Her arms are stretched to shelter all - Missouri. Gold Medal Contest…. Declamatory contest to take place at DeSoto during commencement exercises… Hon. John REPPY of Hillsboro will donate a $10 gold medal….. In the future, this will be called the REPPY medal….. Judge M.F. DUNNIGAN will donate a very valuable silver medal to the 2nd best speaker…. Names of Contestants: William LEIGHT, House Springs School George BOEMLER, House Springs School Mamie JACKSON, High Ridge School (Plattin twn) Ruby KEITH, Pevely School Olyve YEIDA, Pevely School Blanch JEANNER LAPEE, Ditch School Anthony SPEIDEL, McMULLIN School