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This case file is an appeal for a new trial from a case where plaintiff in error was charged with murder.

Plaintiff in error was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol.

Quigley was a justice of Shelby County and Garvin a constable in the same county. Stilman sued them in regard to a judgment she received in a case against Charles Burton.

George Bennett, colored, Additional parties: Stephen Whitlock, colored

For unlawfully carrying belt pistols, pocket pistols, & revolvers.

The plaintiff in error was accused of obstructing travel by building a fence across a public road. Exhibit materials include a hand-drawn plat map depicting the properties of the plaintiff, George Taylor, and P. and L. Hatmaker. Said lands lie near the Clinch River.

Additional parties: John Robinson, Henry Frierson, Ive Lorris. The official charge in this case was Malicious Shooting.

Plaintiffs: Ben DeGraffenreid

Cause of action: Keeping a disorderly house. The pla. in error was accused of keeping an "ill-governed and disorderly house, bar room, or saloon," where men and women engaged in "drinking, tippling, swearing, blaggarding, quarrelling, and misbehaving."

Plaintiff in error was previously charged with felony assault in a previous case. This case was filed as a motion for a new trial.

The plaintiff in error was accused of playing a game of cards known as 5 up for money. This case was one of over one hundred cases for gaming being prosecuted against 18 men, including six cases against McCollum. This case may be related to two other cases of the same name located in ET 99 and 101.

Additional parties: Joseph A. Hill. Case of a stolen cow.

Although not named in the case name, G. W Gunter, George Hooper, and Johnson Hooper were also accused of Sabbath breaking. These "evil disposed persons" were charged with squirrel hunting on a Sunday, evidencing their "manifest corruption of the public morals, to the evil example and common nuisance of all good citizens."

T. C. Maddox was assaulted

Cause of action: Buggery. Plaintiff in error is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with a mare. There was some question as to whether the plaintiff is of sound mind. Plaintiff's mother,Harriet Scribner,testified that as a child the plaintiff had a large growth removed from his head, and has ever since displayed erratic behavior. Plaintiff and his mother are former slaves.

In the lawsuit of State v. Joseph Owens for the assault of P. W. Churchman, it was found that Nicholas Owens provided knowingly false information after being sworn in to prevent the conviction of Joseph Owens. Nicolas Owens lied by saying Churchman dismounted his horse and came at Joseph with his knife at the ready.

Memo only.

Marks was indicted in criminal court in Giles County for multiple causes. An election as held at the county precinct 11 to elect the sheriff and constable, justice of the peace and Peace School director. Marks was accused of "misrepresenting the name on the ticket" or ballot, in order to fraudulently change the ballot.

additional plaintiffs: C.S. alias Bose Evans, John Logue, Joe Gleaves, Sol Gleaves. Victim: J. Carver

Last name of defendant is impossible to verify. As written, it appears to be Corin, Conn, Corn, or Cowimm. Handwriting is not clear throughout this case.

Additional parties: Mary E. Rickman, Mary E. Browning,

Charged with murder of Susan A. Reddick. Additional parties: Ellen Yokely, Dr. Fayette Matthews, J. B. Farley, Babe Lovell, Jeff Pinkerton, D. J. Rainey, John B. Dew, G. W. Erwin, Dr. Joe Dixon, John H. Thomas, George Dixon, Jeff Owens