Hood County Criminal Docket Disposed of Cases 1907-1911

Note: The following information was transcribed by Janet Stephenson  from Hood County Criminal Docket, Disposition of Cases 1907-1911. It contains all the entries in their entirety. You may find details of individual cases in the Loose Court Papers that are indexed on another HCGS web page.

Case #Date of OffenseNameOffenseOrders of Court
241312/18/1908Abbott, CleveAbusive LanguageDismissed
241212/18/1908Abbott, CleveAn AssaultDismissed
228909/07/1907Ables, ElaAggravated Assault & BatteryPlea of guilty entered to simple assault, fine assessed at $5.00 and all cost
235209/02/1908Adams, RayDestroying Mail BoxPlea of guilty and fined $1.00 and all cost
235709/09/1908Adams, RoyUnlawfully Carrying a PistolPlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $100.00 and all cost
255307/18/1910Allen, RoyFast Driving an AutomobileNo arrest, dismissed by County Attorney
2381153310/19/1908Allison, FrankDisturbing the PeacePlea of guilty and punishment assessed at $1.00 and all cost
2379154510/20/1908Allison, FrankDisturbing Sunday SchoolPlea of guilty and punishment assessed at $25.00 and all cost
2378154610/20/1908Allison, FrankDrunkenness in Public PlaceFound guilty and fined $35.00 and all cost
2394156010/24/1908Allison, FrankAbusive LanguagePlea of guilty, fined $5.00 and all cost
2397156510/24/1908Allison, FrankDisturbing Religious ServiceRetired
2395 156110/24/1908Allison, FrankDrunkenness in Public PlaceRetired
2460 156410/24/1908Allison, FrankDisturbing the PeaceRetired
2377 153910/20/1908Allison, NewtDisturbing the PeacePlea of guilty and punishment assessed by a fine of $1.00 and all cost
2384 1549 2373 154410/20/1908Allison, NewtDisturbing Religious Worship & Sunday SchoolPlea of guilty and punishment assessed at a fine of $25.00 and all cost
2255 150204/10/1907Allison, NewtAggravated AssaultDismissed by County Attorney for reasons on file
235809/15/1908Allison, NewtDisturbing the PeacePlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $1.00 and all cost
2374 153410/20/1908Allison, NewtDrunkenness in Public PlaceRetired
2375 154110/20/1908Allison, NewtInjuring Personal PropertyRetired
2392 155810/24/1908Allison, NewtThreatening to Injure a Human BeingRetired
224403/05/1907Anglin, AlfViolating Local Option LawDismissed by County Attorney Insufficiency of evidence
240211/14/1908Anglin, AlfAggravated Assault & BatteryCharge reduced to simple assault and defendant entered a plea of guilty and fine assessed at $5.00 and all cost
2264 226507/23/1907Armstrong, JohnMalicious MischiefPlea of guilty, fined $5.00 and all cost
226907/23/1907Armstrong, SidMalicious MischiefDismissed by County Attorney
2508 159104/25/1910Aston, A.C.GamingPlea of guilty entered/passed
2367 168705/15/1911Bailey, JohnGamingDismissed by County Attorney
252105/12/1910Baker, HarveGamingDismissed
255106/03/1910Baker, JohnGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost
236209/30/1908Bell, WalterCarrying a PistolDismissed
240512/08/1908Bell, WalterCarrying a PistolVerdict not guilty
245006/23/1909Berry, ArthurInjuring StockDismissed by County Attorney
245809/07/1909Berry, ArthurInjuring StockVerdict not guilty
245909/10/1909Berry, ArthurWounding three cattleDismissed by County Attorney
230111/16/1907Bett, TilfordUnlawfully Carrying a PistolPlea of guilty, fined $100.00 and 60 days in the county jail
2463 157810/28/1909Blakeney, CarlGamingDismissed by County Attorney
218301/15/1907Blanton, WillGamingDismissed
231803/23/1908Blevins, JohnUnlawfully Carrying a PistolPlea of guilty entered and fined $100.00 and all cost
229510/11/1907Bowden, FrankGiving Liquor to a MinorDismissed by County Attorney
240611/08/1908Bowden, SamDisturbing a Religious WorshipPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed at a fine of $25.00 and all cost
2327 152304/14/1908Bowden, SamDisturbing the PeaceDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient evidence
2252 1499 2253 150005/10/1907Bradshaw, S.S.Giving liquor to a minorDismissed by County Attorney
2690 170805/16/1911Brady, CharleyGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2399 156610/24/1908Britt, EdTheftMistrial, acquitted
227507/31/1907Brown, HerbertTheftDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient evidence
2666 168205/15/1911Brown, JackGamingDismissed by County Attorney
254906/03/1910Buck, EdGamingDismissed
2535 1608 2528 160005/16/1910Buck, EdGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost
2503 1586 250204/25/1910Buck, EdGamingPlea of guilty entered, fined $10.00 and all cost, dismissed
230612/14/1907Bugsby, EdDisturbing Religious WorshipPlea of guilty and fined $25.00 and all cost
2691 171205/16/1911Burnett, GeorgeGamingDismissed by County Attorney
247011/24/1909Buzan, CharleyDisturbing Religious WorshipTried by court, punishment assessed at $25.00 and all costs. Motion overruled to which the defendant accepted and in open court gave notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas and 20 days allowed in which to file statement of facts and Bill of Exceptions. Defendant entered into recognizance in the sum of $200.00 with W.J. Buzan & W.H. Newman as sureties.
240111/13/1908Calvin, CharleyTheft under $50.00Dismissed
231402/24/1908Campbell, CarlDisturbing Religious WorshipDismissed by County Attorney
2390 1552 2369 153610/20/1908Campbell, CarlDisturbing Religious WorshipPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine of $25.00 and all cost
231402/24/1908Campbell, CarlDisturbing Religious WorshipDismissed
255808/04/1910Carlton, MarionSwindling under $50.00No Arrest
246811/17/1909Carmichael, JohnAggravated Assault & BatteryDismissed by County Attorney
244705/26/1909Chase, JamesGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2634 1649 2635 164804/28/1911Chatman, ArthurGamingDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient evidence
227808/05/1907Checker, ?TheftDismissed, no arrest
2692 171305/16/1911Cook, JohnGamingDismissed by County Attorney
229009/09/1907Cook, T.J.Aggravated Assault & BatteryDismissed by County Attorney
234612/07/1908Cross, J.D.Aggravated Assault & BatteryDismissed for want of witness
254706/03/1910Crow, MaudGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2432 137004/16/1909Curl, JamesTheft under $50.00Continued in Juvenile Court
226107/11/1907Curly, BobAggravated AssaultDismissed
2296 151711/04/1907Curly, WillViolating Local Option LawDismissed, no arrest
227107/24/1907Davis, A.Injuring PropertyInformation quashed and case dismissed by County Attorney having consented
2583 164010/28/1910Davis, EarlSelling LiquorDismissed by County Attorney
2252 1594 2523 159505/16/1910Davis, EarlGamingDismissed
226007/08/1907Deusow [sic], M.T.Aggravated AssaultDismissed by County Attorney
2667 167805/15/1911Dillard, BevGamingDismissed by County Attorney
246911/22/1909Dillard, CharleyEmbezzlement of $10.00Dismissed
215012/31/1906Dobbs, AveryGamingDismissed, no arrest
242002/25/1909Dodson, PinkAggravated Assault & BatteryCharge reduced to simple assault, plea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine of $5.00 and all cost
242203/07/1909Douglass, ArthurAggravated Assault & BatteryPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine of $25.00 and all cost
2668 167705/15/1911Douglass, JohnGamingDismissed by County Attorney
233806/13/1908Dunn, CharleyTheftDismissed by the court, no arrest
262504/13/1911Eddleman, LeeGiving Liquor to a minorDismissed by County Attorney
2452245307/16/190907/16/1909Fletcher, JimCarrying KnucksPlea of guilty by defendant, punishment assessed, a fine of $100.00 and all cost, dismissed by County Attorney
236410/05/1908Fuller, R.Destroying Personal PropertyPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $25.00 and all cost, out of order in ledger, listed in “R”
2707 173805/16/1911Gafford, DoyleGiving liquor to a minorState and defendant announce ready. Jury paneled and the defendant pleaded not guilty. Verdict not guilty
257610/28/1910Gafford, PleasAssaultCrossed out
228108/13/1907Gardner, S.N.Aggravated AssaultDismissed
225906/25/1907Gardner, WaltUnlawfully Carrying a PistolDismissed by County Attorney
228308/20/1907Gaskell, JessAggravated Assault & BatteryContinuance set aside and plea of guilty entered and fine assessed at $5.00 and all cost
242503/25/1909Gatewood, Larliso [sic]Giving liquor to a minorPlea of guilty by defendant, punishment assessed, a fine of $25.00 and all cost
228508/26/1907Gee, PearceCarrying a PistolPlea of guilty, fine $100.00 and cost
227407/30/1907Gentry, HowardTheftDismissed by County Attorney
2640 166804/28/1911George, NormanGamingThis case being called for trial and the state having announced ready for trial and the defendant having been called and failed to appear it is ordered by the County that his appearance bond be forfeited and warrant issued for the defendant. Dismissed by the County Attorney for insufficient indictment
2637 166504/28/1911George, NormanGamingThis case being called for trial and the state announced ready and the defendant being called failing to appear it is ordered by the court that his bond be forfeited and a warrant be issued for the defendant. Jury acquitted the defendant. Not guilty
2639 166704/28/1911George, NormanGamingDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient indictment
2580 163710/28/1910Gifford, RobertSelling liquorDismissed by County Attorney
261003/21/1911Goforth, RossMalicious MischiefPlea of guilty entered by the defendant, punishment assessed, a fine of $10.00 and all cost
261103/21/1911Goforth, RossMalicious MischiefDismissed by County Attorney
230212/03/1907Gordon, Charles H.SwindlingVerdict not guilty
229109/14/1907Gordon, Charles H.Swindling under $50.00Verdict not guilty
2679 1688 2680 169105/15/1911Gordon, CootGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2529 1601 2534 1606 2533 1604 2507 1590 2524 1597 251605/16/1910Gordon, JackGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2687 171105/15/1911Gordon, JackGamingDismissed by County Attorney
235909/21/1908Gordon, JackGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $10.00 and all cost
251705/04/1910Gordon, JewellGamingPassed off, plea of guilty
2506 158904/25/1910Green, JimGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost
2511 160704/30/1910Green, JimGamingDismissed
2688 1702 2532 160405/16/1910Grogan, FrankGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, a fine of $10.00 and all cost. Dismissed by County Attorney
2532 160405/16/1910Grogan, FrankGamingDismissed
232304/07/1908Hamill, MalcolmThrowing a stone into a school houseDismissed by County Attorney
246110/08/1909Harden, GatAggravated AssaultDismissed by County Attorney
242103/01/1909Harrell, Tom & Morgan, D.Theft under $50.00Pleas of guilty and punishment assessed, a fine of $25.00 and all cost and one day in the Hood County jail for D. Morgan. Dismissed as to Tom Harrell
2706 173405/16/1911Hatfield, ErnestTheft under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney
258811/29/1910Heartz, HenryDisturbing the PeaceDismissed by County Attorney
232204/07/1908Herron, SteveThrowing a stone into a private residencePlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $10.00 and all cost
244305/22/1909Hightower, GeorgeGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, a fine of $10.00 and all cost
244505/06/1909Hightower, GeorgeGamingDismissed
2329 152704/16/1908Hightower, JoselUnlawfully Carrying a PistolPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fine assessed at $100.00 and all cost
2661 167605/15/1911Hiner, JimCarrying a PistolVerdict by jury, not guilty
2711 1721 2712 1722 2713 1723 2714 1724 2715 1725 2716 172605/16/1911Holmes, JimGiving liquor to a minorDismissed by County Attorney
251805/12/1910Howell, LunaGamingPlea of guilty entered, defendant fined $10.00 and all cost
245407/28/1909Hughes, TumpsFornicationDefendant entered a plea of guilty, punishment assessed, a fine of $50.00 and all cost
2571 162810/28/1910Hughes, WalterSelling LiquorDismissed by County Attorney
2572 162910/28/1910Hughes, WalterGiving Liquor to a minorDismissed by County Attorney
241112/13/1908Johnson, BillAn AssaultDismissed by County Attorney
229911/06/1907Johnson, BillAggravated Assault & BatteryPlea of guilty , fine $250.00 and 30 days in the Hood County Jail
243805/22/1909Johnson, BillGamingVerdict of guilty, defendant accepts the jury verdict
251204/04/1910Juliff, WalterGamingDismissed
2444244605/22/1909Keith, BobGamingDefendant entered a plea of guilty, punishment assessed, a fine of $10.00 and all cost. Dismissed by County Attorney
241012/13/1908Keith, LertAn AssaultDismissed
240912/13/1908Keith, RobertAn AssaultDismissed
2297 151811/04/1907Kelly, HarryGiving liquor to a minorPlea of guilty and fined $25.00 and all cost
230011/07/1907Killough, Mrs. A.W.Gathering Pecans on lands of othersDismissed by County Attorney
228708/31/1907Kirkendall, JohnAggravated Assault & BatteryPlea of guilty, fine $5.00 and all cost
2493 24952497 24982499 2492248302/28/191003/05/1910 02/23/1910Krone, E.B.Receiving embezzled property under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney
232404/07/1908Lanham, AbeThrowing a stone into a school housePlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $5.00 and all cost
2325 232604/08/1908Lanham, AbeGiving liquor to a minorPlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $25.00 and all cost. Dismissed by County Attorney
2328 152604/06/1908Laucostes, BayTheftDismissed by County Attorney
226707/23/1907Leitch, SimonMalicious MischiefDismissed by County Attorney
2462 157910/21/1909Liles, S.W.GamingDismissed by County Attorney
2465 157611/10/1909Mackey, LoisTheft under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney, crossed out
2591 259012/29/1910Malder, GipDisturbing the Peace – Abusive LanguageDismissed
228408/26/1907Massey, J.W.Carrying a PistolPlea of guilty, fined $100.00 and all cost
236009/21/1908McDonald, LeeGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $10.00 and all cost
224102/16/1907McLemore, AppGamingNo arrest, dismissed
43209/11/1908Millington, Mrs. JimLunacyAdjudged a lunatic
262704/13/1911Mitchell, SaltyGiving liquor to a minorDismissed by County Attorney
228608/26/1907Molder, GipGiving liquor to a minorPlea of guilty, fined $25.00 and all cost
2719 17292720 17302721 173105/16/1911Moore, JohnGiving liquor to a minorDismissed by County Attorney
230906/01/1908Morgan, HoustonAppeal from J.P. CourtBob McGee fined $10.00 and all cost and attachment issued for witness 09/07/1908. Bob McGee fined $100.00 for contempt of court by non-attendance as a witness 9/17/1908. Dismissed for want of a witness 12/07/1908.
255908/12/1910Morris, CharleyPermitting a minor to enter & remain in his Pool HallDismissed by County Attorney
240311/22/1908Moss, H.Obstruction Public HighwayNo orders of court listed
2665 168305/15/1911Mullins, CharleyGamingDismissed by County Attorney
236510/05/1908Mullins, TomUsing Horse without consent of ownerDismissed by County Attorney on insufficient evidence to sustain the charge
2250 2251 2252 2253 225405/18/1907Norris, W.H.TheftPlea of guilty, fined $1.00 and all cost and 1 day in Hood County Jail
228208/18/1907North, RubeAggravated Assault & BatteryPlea of guilty, fined $5.00 and all cost
2689 170705/16/1911Nutt, H.L.GamingNo arrest, dismissed
255306/16/1910Nutt, HenryCarrying a PistolDismissed by County Attorney
240411/22/1908Oliver, BobObstructing Public HighwayPlea of guilty and fined, amount not stated
226207/11/1907Osborne, J.R.Aggravated AssaultDismissed by County Attorney
2582 163910/28/1910Osborne, RonaldGiving liquor to a minorCrossed Out
2664 168105/15/1911Oxford, NapeGamingDismissed by County Attorney
248502/24/1910Parks, RaineyEmbezzlement under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney
2676 1701 2675 170005/15/1911Parks, RaneyGamingPlea of guilty entered by the defendant, punishment assessed, a fine of $10.00 and all cost
262104/13/1911Paton, L.Giving liquor to a minorJudgment not guilty by jury
2385 155010/20/1908Patterson, IrwinDisturbing Religious WorshipDismissed
233105/26/1908Patterson, IrwinTheftPlea of guilty by defendant and fined $1.00 and all cost
233208/05/1908Patton, JackDisturbing the PeacePlea of guilty entered by defendant and fined $1.00 and all cost
255206/16/1910Payton, JimCarrying KnucklesNo arrest
255406/16/1910Pendergrass, JoeCarrying a PistolDismissed by County Attorney
248702/26/1910Pendergrass, JoeNot listedDismissed by County Attorney
231502/26/1908Perry, RussDisturbing Religious WorshipAcquitted
2542 161805/16/1910Perry, RussTheft under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney
233303/01/1909Phillips, RoyUnlawfully Carrying a PistolDismissed by County Attorney
259201/16/1911Pinson, LigeCarrying a PistolNo orders of Court listed
2562 2563 2561 256409/20/1910Pittman, W.T.Failing to pay Occupation TaxVerdict not guilty
2372 1548 2389 155610/20/1908Privitt, MilesDisturbing Religious WorshipDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient evidence
2371 153710/20/1908Privitt, MilesDisturbing the PeaceDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient evidence
2376 155410/20/1908Privitt, MilesInjuring PropertyDismissed
2370 153510/20/1908Privitt, RayDisturbing the PeacePlea of guilty, fine assessed at $10.00 and all cost
2367 154710/20/1908Privitt, RayDrunkenness in Public PlaceDismissed
2387 155310/20/1908Privitt, RayInjuring PropertyDismissed
2609 261203/21/1911Raburn, JoshTearing down a gateDismissed by County Attorney
2570 1627 2584 164110/28/1910Reed, FrankSelling LiquorDismissed by County Attorney
2674 169405/15/1911Reichstetter, WillisGamingDismissed by County Attorney
234006/30/1908Ridley, W.O.AbandonmentDismissed by County Attorney, insufficient evidence
236610/05/1908Ridley, WillUsing horses without consent of ownersPlea of guilty, fined $10.00 and all cost
255006/03/1910Roberson, JoeGamingPlea guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost
2541 161705/16/1910Robinson, OscarTheft under $50.00Plea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $1.00 and all cost, 1 day in Hood County Jail
236309/28/1908Rodgers, JamesLeaving gate open to enclosed landPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost
256710/01/1910Rodgers, John HenryTheft of personal propertyNo court orders listed
2672 168605/15/1911Ross, FrankGamingDismissed by County Attorney
231302/07/1908Rylee, FloyAggravated Assault & BatteryDismissed
2536 1610 2537 1611 2539 1615 2538 1612 2527 159905/16/1910Sargent, Jno.GamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost
247211/26/1909Smith, DolphViolating Local Option LawVerdict of jury, not guilty
244105/22/1909Smith, DolphGamingDismissed
2573 163010/28/1910Smith, HomerSelling LiquorDismissed by County Attorney
231603/02/1908Smith, J.L.Selling LiquorVerdict not guilty, out of order in ledger, listed in “B”
230312/10/1907Smith, J.L.Violating Local Option LawAcquitted
2317 231603/05/1908Smith, J.L.Selling LiquorPlea of guilty entered by defendant, fine assessed at $25.00 and 20 days in Hood County Jail
2430 156804/16/1909Stephens, WillDrunkennessPlea of guilty, fined $1.00
2466 157711/10/1909Stueler, LeeTheft under $50.00Plea of guilty entered by defendant, fined $10.00 and all cost and 1 day in Hood County Jail
240812/13/1908Styles, CharleyAn AssaultDismissed
258911/29/1910Taylor, BillDisturbing the PeaceDismissed by County Attorney, out of order in ledger, listed in “S”
260703/14/1911Taylor, BillDisturbanceVerdict not guilty, out of order in ledger, listed in “S”
250004/12/1910Taylor, LukeAggravated AssaultAcquitted by jury 9/5/1910
2471 145111/24/1909Thorp, A.Appeal from J.P. Court No. 1Announcement of ready by both parties and jury selected. Verdict of acquittal
247311/28/1909Tracy, BerryCarrying a PistolDismissed by County Attorney, out of order in ledger, listed in “R”
254506/03/1910Tracy, BerryGamingAcquitted
228809/02/1907Tracy, BerryAggravated AssaultPlea of guilty, fine $25.00 and all cost
229811/04/1907Tracy, BerryInjuring a horseVerdict not guilty
254806/03/1910Tracy, NatGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2258 1509 2251 1498 2250 149705/10/1907Tubbs, CalvinSelling Liquor, appealedNotice of appeal, out of order in ledger, listed in “S”
2429 156904/16/1909Tubbs, CalvinGamingPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine of $10.00 and all cost
2259 151005/10/1907Tubbs, CalvinSelling LiquorPlea of guilty, fine $25.00 and all cost and jail penalty 20 days
2671 169705/15/1911Warlick, HardGamingDismissed by County Attorney
2669 1679 2670 168105/15/1911White, HomerGiving liquor to a minorPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine of $25.00 and all cost
254305/16/1910White, TomGiving liquor to a minorNo arrest
2489 2491 249602/26/1910Whitehead, GradyReceiving Embezzled Property under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney
2488 2490 249402/26/1910Whitehead, RaleighReceiving Embezzled Property under $50.00Dismissed by County Attorney
215212/31/1906Whitlock, DaveGamingNo arrest
232104/07/1908Whorton, Buster W.Throwing a stone into a private residencePlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine $5.00 and all cost
227207/24/1907Wilder, H.L.Aggravated Assault & BatteryDismissed by County Attorney
2546 244803/03/1910 05/26/1909Williams, A.F.GamingDismissed by County Attorney
241702/11/1909Williams, BusDisturbing Religious WorshipReduced to disturbance of the peace, plea of guilty entered by defendant, fine assessed at $1.00 and all cost
241602/08/1909Williams, Dave Gatewood, LarrisSelling liquorDismissed both Williams and Gatewood
239110/31/1908Willoughby, EdUsing horse without consent of ownerPlea of guilty entered by defendant, punishment assessed, fine $10.00 and all cost
2663 1684 2525 1597 2526 1598 2531 1603 2530 1602 251505/16/1911Zweifel, HenryGamingDismissed by County Attorney
226307/22/1907Zweifel, NewtTheftVerdict not guilty