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St. Clair County Remnants Of The Past

 

St. Clair County
Remnants Of The Past

Osceola Sun
 10 June 1880

Our readers are already aware that J.B. Jennings was indicted at the March term of circuit court for two crimes, viz:

Receiving a bribe, and corruptly entering a nolle. Thos. M. Johnson was appointed prosecuting attorney pro tem, and has been ready to try the cases at any time. Jennings was released on bail, with Messrs. D.K. Holly and Wm. Lewellen as securities. Last Monday the bondsmen determined to surrender him to the sheriff, and for that purpose obtained a certified copy of the recognizance and delivered it to Deputy Sheriff Howell Cox, with instructions to arrest him, as they would no longer be responsible for his appearance in court. Jennings left town during the recent term of circuit court, and we suppose his bondsmen were afraid he would leave the county; hence took measures to secure themselves. Jennings is in an awkward predicament. If he cannot give a new bond, he will have to go to jail. His miserable career should certainly be a warning to young men.