Iowa Circuit Courts Created In 1868 Act
An 1868 Iowa act establishes circuit courts in each district divided into two circuits. Judges serve four year terms and may be appointed by the governor to fill vacancies. Each circuit judge must hold at least four terms yearly handling probate, guardianships, estate settlements, real estate sales for minors, marriage licenses, and related matters. The courts share jurisdiction with district courts in civil cases, foreclosures, equitable issues, partitions, and highway or public improvement disputes. Exclusive appellate jurisdiction over appeals and writs of error from various tribunals is granted to the circuit court. Grand juries are not empaneled. misdemeanor indictments heard in district court may be moved to trial in district court with defendant consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Seid
Govenor
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Avant
Costa
Justice of the Peace
Lee
Dew Moines
Henery
Loulaa
Stall
van Fae
Wapelia
Davis
Appanoose
Monroe
Lucas
Wayne
Keokuk
Poveshlek
Mataska
Marton
Jasper
Scott and
Muscating
Clinton
Jackson
Bentett
Tama
Towst
Johnson
Cedar Linn
Jones
Dubuque
Delaware
Buchanan
Blackhaw
Grundy
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Howard
Clayton
Fayette
Chickasaw
Marshall, Story
Boone
Hardin, Franklin
Hamilton
Wright and
Webster
Bremer
Floyd
Butler
Mitchell, Worth
Winnebago
Hancock
Cerro Gordo
Expansion of Circuit Court Powers and Structure
The act specifies cross court transfers within counties, general term appeals, and circuit court organization. It outlines duties of district attorneys, judge powers over injunctions and oaths, and requires circuit court records and seals. It sets salaries, term structures, and the phased rollout for 1869 including inter-court interchange and times for circuit terms.
The Wickedest Man in New York at Water Street
Packard'sMonthly profiles John Allen a 45 year old Water Street dance house operator with wealth over 70 000 to 100 000, noting his education and family, detailing a visit to his saloon where his five year old son Chester performs and is taught history and prayers, while revealing the author’s moral concern and failed efforts to reform him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard's Monthly
New York
John Allen
Wat Street
Pak
Beir
New York Observer
the Independent
Daily Herald
Water Street
Allen
Lincoln
New York City
New England
Albert C. Arnold
Howard Mission
United States
Chester
Jordan
Eden
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Fipton
Clark & Mulford
Orriez
Up Staire
Yee
Tee
N. G
Silas Hoon
A. F
A. M
Tipton
W. Youna
Sec
J. W. Casad
W. M
Ss and Paladeels
William H. Tuthill
William P. Wolf
Sanford Wolf & Landt
Attorneys AT Law
Court House
Joseph W. Bull
Edwin H. Pound
L. Smith
LAW
Advertiser
George Merrill
Friend & Culbertson's
Truton
WM. Elliott
Cedar County
Deeds, &c
TriTon
J. C. Turner
Pas
Court House Square
L. Chambers
J. F. Kennedy
John S. Tuthill
W.N. Hoey
Clarence
W. Flanagan & Co
Aldrich
Cedar Street
H Houghton
P. T. Smith
Celbertson, Friend & Co
H. H. Maynard
Peg
Buckeye House
Criswell & Theban
Lasterers
Taylor & Fleming
G. P. Ingman
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Als
W. Thompson
WM. M. Knott
Actioneer
Tiptow Advertis ER
Mahaney & Neiman
Tey
Jerome Crocker
Gents
GOO 8
Alta Sewing Machine
Second Street
Musatine
Flournoy Crossing
Claryall
Holtslander
Hudson
Alden
B&b
Sam
Wirick
Chicago
West
Wirick's Block
Sam Wirick
AVING
Powers & Kelly
U. S. Mail
S. Daniels
Grover & Baker
H*ave
Perte Ea Jaes Dwigans
Victor
Congress
H. Giffing
Spruce Street
Aza
D. Torrey
THE
Tipton’ Advertiser
SNS OF
Authority
Rae Armers
Beeson
Chester Allen
Tigris
Holy Land
Arnold
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