Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-10
DISTRICT COURT NEWS

matter of naturalization, this being
the regular term set for the hearing
of petitions of those whose desire
citizenship. By order of Court, the
May and December terms of court
have been designated as naturaliza-
tion terms. The naturalization de-
partment of the United States Gov
eminent was represented by A. II.
Bode. the regular inspector for this
district.
Seven were granted certificates of
naturalization by the Court. Those
granted full American citizenship
were: Peter Nicolai Frederick Has
senfeidt of Extra; Peter Martin Jor-
gensen, of Hamlin; Christian Han
sen of Kimballton; Miller Knydesen
of Audubon; George Christian John
son of Extra; John Kristian Marinus
Hansen of Audubon; Karl Otto Jen-
sen of Audubon.
Before the oath of citizenship was
administered to them, Judge Rocka-
fellow briefly addressed them adj
monishing them of the high honor
about to be given them, and to guard
well the privilege thus accorded
AhNiis upoh thC iuSt thot
granting to them full citizenship of
the United States of America, they
thus received all of the rights, ben
efits and privileges of native born
American citizens. except the right
to be elected to the. position of Pres
ident of the United States. The pc
titions of Carl Tvenstrup and Hans
Petersen were continued until the
December term.
Following. the grand jury for the
Ma- term was empanelled. Those
drawn on the grand jury for this
term are: Frank Buckner, Henry
Sunberg, August Borkowski Jens
Jacobsen. G. n. Corl, Hans c. Han
sen and Theo. Schwenneker, Frank
Buckner was selected foreman. After
being sworn, and receiving the in
structions of the court. the grand
jurors repaired to their room to be-
gin their deliberations. Sortly after
converting, the grand jury adjourn
ed to meet again at 900 O'Clock A.
NJ, Thursday morning.
The assignment of cases to be
tried at this term of court was taken
up at 1880 O'Clock. Although there
were number of jury cases up for
trial at this term, the attorneys
agreed to let the jury cases go over
until the October term. The court
felt it very bad time to call the
men from the farms to serve as
jurors. The matter of increasing the
production of the farms at this time
is a very urgent one, and as the
season has been unfavorable. many
farmers are now behindS with their
work, and their time and attention
is needed at home! Thereupon. the
court made an order dismissing the
petit jurors for this term, and they
were duly notified by the sheriff.
Walter Cannon, young boy of
Extra. was brought before the court
on the charge of delinquency. He
was paroled TO the care of George
Gore until May IS. when he will be
accorded a hearing.
The resignation of S. B. Morrissey
as one of the collateral inheritance
tax appraisers of Audubon County
was accepted for the reasons stated
in his application. that he had been
appointed and entered upon the dut-
les of postmaster in Audubon and
could not give the matter the atten-
tion necessary. Frank Sunberg was
appointed collateral Inheritance tax
appraiser TO succeed Mr.. Morrissey
S. c. kerberg and Dr. A. =.
Brooks reappointment as members
of the board of commissioners of in
sanity was made
A bench warrant was issued for
the arrest of Merrel Gleason. who
had been brought before Judge
Rockafellow at Atlantic recently.
and who was paroled to the care of
his father. and was ordered to ap-
pear in court here May Sth. When
court convened on this date. Mr..
Gleason had taken his departure for
parts unknown. but was located at
Wahoo, Nebraska. Sheriff Wilson
went to Wahoo. Nebracka. Tuesdav
and returned last evening with Mr..
Gleason He Will p-abably be given
hearing in Court this afternoon.
Tuesday was taken up in the trial
of the case of r J Schmidt IS
Bort Eaton. rilis vas an equity
cause and hear1 to he court. and
in' olved Notwithstanding as II
TIC boundry line between two rcsi.
Gcnce lots. Mantz & White repre-
scented Mr.. Schmidt. and Graham K
Graham Mr. Cltnn. After hearing
the testimony tl.p court FooH III !.
matter under adt;sanient.
This morning the court disposed
of several probate matters. Among
other matters done. Eere the probat-
ing of the wills Of John Renftle. and
Mrs. jeanette AIRY. Under the will
Mr.. Renftle is appointed executor
and under the will of Mrs. AIRY. J.
c. Bagley is appointed executor
Tomorrow. the trial of the cause
of John Pine VS.. Fred Reynolds. 81
n will be begun to the court This
case iGvolves Tie dispute as tc the
rG.'r dry line of some land in Creel, =
township.
Last evening. Sheriff b. F. Wilson
caused the arrest of Jas. Griffith. a
negro formerly in the employ of
A. H. Reed. the paving contractor
Mr.. Griffith was arrested last week
for creating a disturbance at the
camp. and put in Jail. and later given
instructions to leave town. which he
did He. however, returned last
evening and again threatened
trouble. in consequence of which he
is now in the city bastile.
As we go to press. the grand jury
is still in session. and have made no
report of their findings.
Because of the dismissal of the
petit jurors for this term. il is not
thought that this term of court will
continue long.
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j. f. kerwin was in Iowa City
last week attending the state con-
yention of the Commercial Clubs of