Bennett v. Gerk

This is an action brought in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Missouri, to recover a reward in the sum of $2,000' for the arrest and delivery to police officers of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, of Charles Heuer and Edward Barcume, who were wanted for the kidnapping of Alexander Berg. Suit was brought by R. T. Bennett, George McGregor, Deputy Sheriffs, and Jesse Groshong, Sheriff, respectively of Lincoln County, Missouri, against Jos. A. Gerk, Chief of Police of the City of St. Louis, Missouri. After the filing of the petition, the defendant, Jos. A. Gerk, entered his appearance in…