The State of Alabama--Madison County, S.S., J.W.Pickens, Justice of the Peace, "Transcript. The State of Alabama vs. Ben Erskine," "To Any Lawful Officer Of The State:" Warrant for the arrest of Ben Erskine, & "Affidavit Of Arrest", 1897-07-09 - 1897-07-13

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 69

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters, envelopes, legal papers such as depositions and court summonings, and a ledger.

Dates

Creation: 1897-07-09 - 1897-07-13

Creator

From the Collection: Newsom and Stoner Families (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

R.C. Lowe, complainant, claimed that Ben Erskine issued "an assault with the fist and foot upon the person of Stefiney Lowe." In the transcript, Pickens outlines the time of events, starting with the "Affidavit made and warrant of arrest issued to Const. W. Ward" on July 9, 1897. On July 13th, a subpoena was issued "for R.C. Lowe, Ed Flemming, Will Mason, Gordon Powers, John Henry Davis, John Dovan, witnesses for the State and Edmond Smith for defendant...This day cause defendant waved examination, gave bond as requested by law, for his appearance at the November term of Grand Jury." Ben Erskine was found guilty for his crime.