HAM, Elbert - arrested - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Some months ago Elbert Ham, of Alamo found a revolver and, although he had a pretty good idea to whom it belonged, he failed to return it. The owner found out that Elbert had the weapon and had the grand jury to indict him for larceny. He was arrested and Col. Courtney secured bond for him. The case was finally set for Oct 26 and the defendant’s witnesses were all sick or absent. His bondsmen did not care to continue longer and finally Mr. Courtney rather than let the boy lie in jail six weeks waiting another chance for a trial, entered a plea of guilty for the lad. The court who understood the case stated that as the boy was not actually guilty he would give him the minimum punishment. Elbet was accordingly was sent to jail for one day and fined $1.