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Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1895

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Thomas Montayne, Edgar Dibble, and Geo. W. Sanders, met Thursday, June 3, and adjourned last Saturday. We condense their proceedings as follows:

In the matter of the Plum Creek free gravel road.—A full record of proceedings, including result of election, showing 410 votes for building road, and 307 against. Bids for building road will be received by Board up to 2 p.m., July 17th. Road to be completed by Jan. 6th, 1896.

Licensed to sell liquors.—John M. Grammar, Thomas D. Anderson, John D. Brindley, Vevay; Thomas Pickett, Markland.

The various Township Assessor made their reports and were allowed for their services.

The Township Trustees made their reports for aid to the poor and bills were allowed. York Township, $56.79; Posey, $39.00; Cotton (including keeping of county orphan children), $103.98; Pleasant (including county orphans), $79.75; Craig, $8; Jefferson, $148.35.

Jasper N. Brindley, keeper of County Poor Asylum, was allowed $277.90.

Petter R. Lostutter filed his bond of $1,300 as County Superintendent. Approved.

The Fairview Company for purpose of detecting, arresting, and bringing to legal justice, horse thieves, asked permission of County Commissioners that certain persons receive authority to make arrests and perform the duties of Constable. Granted.

In the matter of the petition of Geo. W. McKay and others for relocation and vacation of highway in Craig Township.—John A. Danglade and George B. Anderson, two of the reviewers presented a report that Noah Oliver, Emma Oliver, Stella McKay, and Phoeba McKay are jointly damaged $25; and Frank McKay $15. Report of reviewers approved, and road ordered opened, thirty feet wide commencing at a corner in the center of Vevay and Madison road, on the land of Mrs. Rebecca Wright and extending south.

The Orphans Friend Society was allowed $130.50 for maintenance of five children—Bertha Gilbert; Susie Roland; Emma, John and George Taylor.

In the matter of the claim of Clara T. Fish, for damages on account of change of highway in Posey Township.—Edwin Sanders, Robert Bovard and Alfred Driver, appointed as reviewers, to meet July 27th.

Ben Waldenmire was appointed to the free scholarship in Purdue University, made vacant by the resignation of Ben McHenry.

William C. Armstrong filed his bond for $5,000 as Superintendent of building free gravel roads in York Township.

Joseph D. Froman, County Treasurer, filed his bond of $75,000.00 for term of two years beginning Sept. 1, 1895.

Switzerland County Jurors – Jun 1895

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jurors appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Jun 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as Jurors during next term of Court, which will commence next Monday:

GRAND.—George S. Hulley, W. H. Madison, Ira Gullion, John Porter, Lan. Clendenning, George Harris.

PETIT.—William Thompson, David Hatch, Isaac Turner, William P. Hannah, Francis M. Brown, William McCreary, Enoch W. Protsman, William Rayburn, John D. Pendry, Cornelius Miller, Frank Houze, Charles Humphrey.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1895

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Apr 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland County Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

PROBATE DOCKET.

The will of Charles O. Hastings, deceased, probated, by Frank S. Hastings, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Laura B. Hastings, his widow, accepted to take under will.

Sanford R. Wilson appointed guardian of Charles R., Lottie G., Earl A., and Sarah J. Wilson.

The will of Mrs. Fanny Gravener admitted to probate. Scott Carter subscribing witness.

The will of Henry Hudson Smith admitted to probate. John W. Lock and Samuel L. Danner, subscribing witnesses.

In the matter of the guardianship of the heirs of Elmer DeHart, deceased. Samuel M. Bonnell, guardian, reported his ward, Carrie DeHarte, had died, and that he had paid balance in his hands to Selar Mead, Administrator. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of Edward P. Goddard, deceased. Final report of Thomas Carver, Administrator, approved.

Estate of John Dibble, deceased. Final report of Samuel Lostutter, Administrator, approved.
Guardianship of Daisy B. and Grace D. North, James M. North guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of Eliza Muret. Final report of Franklin P. Muret, Administrator, approved.

Estate of Lavina J. Griffith, Julius C. Bersot, executor. Andrew J. Schenck allowed claim of $48.85, also note of $103.15.

Estate of Peter Nichols, deceased. William S. Kincaid, Executor, given permission to sell real estate at private sale.

Estate of George Dibble, deceased. Edgar Dibble Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Henry Boyd, deceased, Mathias Funk appointed administrator.

Albert D. Reeves, minor heir of Thomas G. Reeves. Thomas J. Bliss appointed guardian.

Estate of Carrie D. Baker. Selar Mead appointed Administrator.

Estate of James Reed. William I. Reed appointed Administrator.

William S. Kincaid appointed Guardian of Addie Beck, minor heir of James Beck.

Estate of Cornelius Vandever. Fannie Vandever Administrator, granted permission to sell real estate.

Vevay Reveille – 11 Apr 1895 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland County Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. John Wiley; grand larceny. Plea of guilty, sentenced to penitentiary for two years and fined $20.

John H. Russe, of Lawrenceburg, admitted to practice in this Court.

Francis R. Dufour, Viola Dufour, Eleanor Thiebaud, George W. Dufour, and Eliza Dufour; ex parte petition for partition. Report of Commissioners confirmed and land divided accordingly.

R. Hankins & Co. vs. William Patton; on note. Judgment for $18.55.

Mary E. Stephenson vs. George H. Johnson; on note. Judgment for $51.

Jane A. Pavy et al vs. Joshua D. Griffith, Jr., et al; partition of land. Report of George S. Pleasants, Commissioner, sale of land, confirmed.

Mary C. Hastings et al vs. George P. Muret et al. The Clerk was ordered to pay to Sallie H. Muret, guardian of Altha Muret, distributive share of the proceeds of real estate.

Mary J. Rayle vs. Levina A. Stewart and Dora Stewart; partition. Report of Martin G. Keeney, Robert Bovard and Thomas J. Stewart, confirmed and land divided.

William Cousins et al vs. Thomas Cousins et al; partition. Report of George W. McKay, Lewis F. Works and Samuel McCreary, Commissioners, confirmed, and land divided.

State vs. Millard F. Wainscott; assault and battery. Prosecuting Attorney dismissed that part charging intent to murder. By agreement the case was submitted to Judge. Fined $25. On motion, the defendant was released from some costs assessed against him.

State vs. Elza Waltz; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

John Chapman vs. Armanda Chapman; divorce. Granted.

Indiana Shadday vs. Irvin M. D. Shadday; divorce. Granted. He to pay costs. By agreement, she to have custody of their child Lula; Richard Shadday, grandfather, given possession of their children Pearl and Richard.

Chimena Trautman vs. John Trautman; divorce. Granted.

Malvina Courtney vs. Elza Courtney; divorce. Not granted.

Hiram Jennings vs. Susan M. Jennings; divorce. Part of evidence heard, when plaintiff dismissed case.

Pearl Kizer vs. John Kizer; divorce. Granted. She given custody of their child John N.

Silas Lamkin vs. Henry W. Starker; replevin. Finding for plaintiff.

Maggie Coy vs. Henry Cousins; to recover possession of personal property. Judgment for plaintiff.

Susan K. Lanham vs. Sylvester Lanham; divorce. Granted, and $100 alimony, and costs, and given custody of child Lucy A. He given possession of the other children, Charles P. and Frederick.

William N. Pattie & Co. vs. Frank Taylor et al, on account. By agreement judgment rendered against defendant for $63.60, the plaintiffs to pay costs.

State vs. John B. Breeden; petit larceny. Indictment quashed and defendant dismissed.

Several cases were dismissed, and many cases continued.

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Before W. D. Ward, special Judge pro tem.—Prudence McCreary vs. The Laughery Turnpike Company; to recover real estate. Motion for new trial overruled. Judgment for plaintiff, that she is the owner of real estate in question. By consent of plaintiff, it was ordered that no execution or writ of possession shall issue on this judgment for six months, and the defendant (The Laughery Turnpike Co.) shall have the privilege of removing the toll house building from said ground within said time. It was further ordered that the plaintiff shall not fence or encumber said land so as to obstruct travel over all parts of the defendant Company’s turnpike.

Court finally adjourned last Thursday.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1895

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Mar 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.
Meeting of Commissioners.

County Commissioners Thomas Montayne, Edgar Dibble and George W. Sanders, met Monday, March 4th, and with an intermission from Saturday to Wednesday, adjourned Wednesday evening, 13th.

Licensed to retail liquors—Joseph Marshal, Florence; John E. Hudson, Patriot.

The Township Trustees rendered their reports of receipts and expenditures of various funds, which were approved.

Franklin P. Muret presented his resignation as Superintendent of free gravel roads in Jefferson Township, which was accepted. Frank Miller was appointed to fill the vacancy.

In the matter of petition of Geo. W. McKay and others for change of highway in Craig Township. Henry Dibble, Jr., Ben T. Heady and Clarence Drake, viewers, reported that the proposed road ran through the lands of Rebecca Wright, Helen Daniels, Noah Oliver, Emma Oliver, Stella and Phebe McKay. Width of road thirty feet. Said road would be practical utility. Noah Oliver, Emma Oliver, Stella McKay, afterwards remonstrated against opening said road through their lands, asked $25, and asked that reviewers be appointed to assess damages. John B. Lamson, John A. Danglade and George B. Anderson were appointed reviewers to assess damages and report at next term.

In the matter of the petition of John B. Moore and others for a new highway in Cotton Township. William O. Marble, J. C. Smith and James M. Scott reported that Marshal B. Hyde, remonstrator, would be damaged $60 by proposed road. Report approved.

In the petition of George W. Dorrell and others for the construction of certain free gravel roads in York Township. The following was the result of the election: From Log Lick to Florence, for 196; against 114. For the road from Florence to station 93, for 195; against 111. For the road from Markland to Cotton Township, line along East Enterprise pike, for 180; against 102. A majority of votes cast were for the building of the three proposed roads. Bids to be received for building said roads May 4th.

In the matter of the petition of George Platt and others for the construction of free gravel roads in Posey Township. Result of election: Road from Ohio County line to Patriot, for 78; against 333. From Quercus Grove to Cotton Township line, for 65; against 336. From J. D. Davis’ Corner to York Township line, for 64; against 337. The three proposed roads were defeated.

In the matter of the claim of Lewis N. Bowman and Samuel Lock, damages. Claim disallowed.

A bond for six thousand dollars was ordered issued to the Vevay Deposit Bank, bearing six percent interest and due in sixty days.

In the matter of the petition of Oliver P. Courtney and others for the construction of free gravel roads in Jefferson Township. The road to begin at the intersection of Vevay and Florence road at Plum Creek, going up Plum Creek to along line of old Allensville and Center Square turnpike to Cotton Township line. George W. McKay (a civil engineer), Joshua Turner and James Stewart were appointed viewers, to locate proposed road, and make estimates of cost of construction.

Theodore E. Cole was appointed a Constable for Pleasant Township, to fill vacancy.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1895

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 17 Jan 1895 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

The following persons composed the Grand Jury: James D. Glenn, Wm. H. Oatman, Harry N. Philips, A. P. Dufour, Edgar Dibble, and Charles McVey, (to fill vacancy because R. A. Harris not a resident of county.)

Frederick Wesler vs. the city of Lawrenceburg. Taken to Supreme Court and revered, opinion of Court spread on record. Appeal to pay appellant $84.15, costs. January 12, case finally compromised by agreement, and to be dismissed on first day of next term. City to pay Wesler $1600, and to vacate a part of street.

The Grand Jury returned five indictments.

Thomas Stevens et al vs. Stephen Stevens et al. Lewis F. Works Commissioner, reported sale of real estate, which was approved.

Cecile H. Shaw et al vs. James M. Crawford et al. Partition of land. The report of Martin G. Keeney. Franklin P. Muret and Milo Ogle, Commissioners, approved and land apportioned.

State vs. John W. Neal. Assault and Battery with intent to murder. Tried by Jury—Wm. Tait, James Kincaid, Jas. B. Ramseyer, J. B. Waldon, Geo. H. Vandever, James Hooten, Merit H. Banta, Oliver M. Smith, James B. Wallick, James Stewart, Geo. Bunger and Thomas Gilbert. Verdict, not guilty.

Judge Downey has appointed Hon. W. D. Ward to hold Court next Monday. He to try the case of Prudence McCreary vs. Laughery Turnpike Co.

Vevay Reveille – 31 Jan 1895 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

Levi Block vs. Henry C. Swango; damages. Supreme Court sustained decision of lower Court, spread on record. For defendant.

John Dennis et al vs. Will L. Mier; on note. Judgment for $190.00.

Rufus Dibble et al, ex parte partition, George W. McKay and Luther C. Buck, Commissioners, filed report of partition.

Francis R. Dufour et al, ex parte partition. M. G. Keeney, Alfred Shaw, Ebenezer Phillips, Commissioners, filed report of partition.

State vs. Walter Jennings; petit larceny. Not guilty.

State vs. seven boys for burglary. Tried by Jury. Two boys not guilty. Three sent to jail for ten days. Clifford Plew and Ed. Sturgeon sent to Reform School for boys.

State vs. Henry Greise, petit larceny. Guilty, and sent to penitentiary one year.

Ordered by Court that bail be required on indictments returned: Burglary, $500; grand larceny, $500; assault and battery, $50; provocation, $50.

William Cousin et al vs. Thomas Cousin; for partition. George W. McKay, Lewis F. Works, and Thomas McCreary appointed to partition the land.

George Ertell & Co. vs. George Walden and Jonathan M. Clark; to foreclose mortgage and for appointment of receiver. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel Joseph E. Hart, Auditor of Switzerland County, vs. Mary C. Lostutter et al; foreclosure of school fund mortgage. Judgment for $1596.56.

Rodie F. Grisard et al vs. Zellie C. Dufour et al; for partition of Grisard estate. James M. Scott, Alfred Shaw, and George McKay, Commissioners, filed report of partition; and by agreement of all parties any one desiring to file exceptions to report allowed until first day of next term to do so.

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Before Hon. W. D. Ward, special Judge to try case of Prudence McCreary vs. The Laughery Turnpike Company, for possession of real estate. Brought here on change of venue from Ohio County. The following were empanelled as a Jury to try the case: Joseph B. Ramseyer, Frank Rosenberger, James Buchanan, Albert Ricketts, Alex. Anderson, James Leap, Alfred Banta, Leander Clendenning, Oliver S. Johnson, Eugene Tardy, James Anderson, and Charles Noble. The Jury found for the plaintiff, that she is the owner of the land in dispute; gave her possession, and that the defendant pay her $25 damages. The Jury also answered nine interrogatories, which we condense as follows:

1, Yes, a part of land described in complaint does lie within the limits of the defendants turnpike road.

2d, Yes, James Holmes, then in life, did own the land described in complaint when toll house was built.

3d, Yes, said Holmes did own the land in 1875, at time addition was built to toll house.

4th, Yes, he did know that such building and addition were on same land from 1875 to the time of his death, in 1892.

5th, Yes, he did object to the maintenance of the toll house and toll gate, and did make his objections known to the Turnpike Company.

6th, Yes, he did accept the privilege of traveling said turnpike from his farm gate to Laughery Creek bridge without paying toll, as a consideration for allowing said defendant Turnpike Company to maintain said toll house and toll gate on said land.

7th, Yes, the Company did expend money, labor and material in building said toll house on the land in controversy—1844 and 1857.

8th, Said Holmes lived 250 yards from toll house.

9th, Yes, said Holmes did pass by said toll house within ten feet in going from his residence and returning thereto, for more than fifteen years.

The Court by agreement of parties, gave until next term to file a motion for new trial, or any other motion counsel may desire. The case vas vigorously contested by the many attorneys on both sides. Judge Ward proved himself entirely competent to try the difficult case, and by his fairness, impartiality and clear statement of law, won the respect and good will of the many attorneys in the case.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Feb 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

PROBATE RECORD.

Mahala D. Searcy, guardian of Abbie Searcy. Final report approved.

Estate of Mary E. Wilson. Final report of John W. Knox, administrator, approved.

Estate of Peter Nichols, deceased. Cornelius Burns allowed claim of $3.40.

Estate of Lavina J. Griffith, deceased. Dr. Scott Culbertson allowed claim of $25.

James Shaw, guardian of Eddie Shaw. Final report approved.

Estate of James C. Park, being under $500, set off to his widow Susie E. Park.

Estate of Charles W. Clements, being $500, set off to his widow, Emma Clements.

Estate of George Adams, being under $500, set off to his widow, Louisa Adams.

Guardianship of Lulu and Hiram Williamson, minor heirs of Hiram Williamson, deceased. Harvey E. Walker, guardian. Report approved, and discharged as to Lulu and continued as to Hiram.

Estate of Oscar Leap, Albert E. Roberts administrator, presented his resignation, and he to be finally discharged upon payment of cost of administrator.

Estate of William Driver, deceased. J. W. VanOsdol and son allowed claim of $22.30.

Guardianship of Fleming Cousins, insane. Final report of Henry Cousins approved.

Guardianship of Della May Lock, F. M. Griffith reported sale of real estate, which was approved.

Guardianship of Frankie L. Stucy et al, minor heirs of Henry Stucy, Jr., deceased. Barbara Stucy reported sale of real esate, which was approved.

Guardianship of David Henry, legatee under will of David Henry, deceased. Eli S. Henry at his request finally discharged.

The acts of the Clerk during vacation were approved.

Several administrators and guardians made partial reports and their cases continued.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Dec 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Dec 1894 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Edgar Dibble, Thomas Montayne, and George W. Sanders, met Monday, Dec. 3d, and adjourned last Friday, 7th. Among the business transacted we condense the following:

William C. Lawrence, William H. Myers, Vevay; William B. Mason, Florence; Francis M. Graham, Patriot, were granted licenses to retail liquors.

In the matter of petition for free gravel roads to Markland. John C. Morgan, David A. Brindley, and Joshua Turner, viewers, reported assessing damages as follows: Sarah Ferguson, $12; Emma Bell Muret, $25. Said Ferguson and Muret objected to amount of damages as too low; whereupon Joseph B. Ramseyer, Wm. O. Marble, and Ben. N. Davis were appointed reviewers. They reported, assessing damages of Mrs. Murret at $50 and Mrs. Ferguson $25. Approved.

In the matter of the petition of Alger Stewart and others for the vacation of highway in York Township. R. B. Littlefield, Edwin Sanders, and James Stewart, viewers, reported in favor of granting the petition. Road ordered vacated.

Joseph E. Hart, Auditor elect, filed his bond, which was approved.

David Dyer, Sheriff elect, filed his bond, which was approved.

In the matter of the petition of Charles Wiseman and others for aid in constructing of road on Long Run, Craig Township. Aid refused.

In the matter of the petition of George W. McKay and others for change of vacation of highway in Craig Township. Granted. Henry Dibble, Jr., Benjamine F. Heady, and Clarence Drake were appointed viewers to lay out said new road, thirty feet wide, and that they report next term.

In the matter of Plum Creek free gravel road. Orson A. Porter, Jonathan R. Cunningham, and A. J. Searcy, filed her report, and assessed damages as follows: Rosa Dodd, $125; and no damages for Samuel Peters, James H. Sullivan and Ida Bosaw.

In the matter of the petition of John B. Moore and others for highway in Cotton Township. Edward C. Shull and Joseph B. Ramseyer, made a report favoring the road. Perry K. Cotton made a minority report opposing the opening of the road. Marshall B. Hyde filed his remonstrance against opening the road. The Board appointed James M. Scott, William O. Marble, and J. C. Smith, reviewers, to report next term.

In the matter of the petition of George Dorrell and others for free gravel roads in York Township. Perry K. Cotton and W. H. Henry, viewers, and M. G. Keeney, Civil Engineer, reported estimated total cost per mile, beginning at Florence and running to Markland, 1st mile, $772.24; 2d, $1035; 3d, $579.60; 2664 feet, $220.53. Total, $2607.37.

Florence and Log Lick road; 1st mile, $1170.13; 4520 feet excess of one mile, $1016.96. Total, $2187.09.

Log Lick and East Enterprise road; 1st mile $1050.13; 2nd, $959.04; 1224 feet, $159.13. Total $2168.30.

The other roads proposed were deemed impracticable, on account of description in petitions.

The proposition to build the three above roads will be submitted to the voters of York Township at the special election Saturday, February 23, 1895.

In the matter of the petition of George Platt and others for free gravel roads in Posey Township. W. H. Henry and Perry K. Cotton, viewers and M. G. Keeney, Civil Engineer.

Road from Patriot to Quercus Grove distance 10 miles and 4840 feet. Total estimated cost, $11050.33.

Road from Quercus Grove to Cotton Township line. Total estimated cost $683.95.

Road from Joel Davis’ corner to York Township line. Total estimated cost, $468.66.

In regard to the other roads petitioned for in Posey Township, it was found impracticable to locate them in accordances with petition.

The three roads above specified by the viewers and Engineer, were accepted and their reports approved.

The building of above three roads to be submitted to the taxpayers of Posey Township at a special election Saturday, February 23d.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Sep 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 Sep 1894 – Page 4, Column 4

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Condensed Report of Proceedings of County Commissioners.

James Anderson having resigned as a Constable of Jefferson Township, George W. Rayl was appointed to fill the vacancy.

John D. Brindley was licensed to retail liquor in Vevay.

James Wiley, Americus Benedict, John Love, Charles McVey and H. W. Birkemire contracted to each build their portions of Vevay and Markland free gravel roads. Wiley to commence not later than October 1, and complete by April 1, 1895; price $545. Benedict, Sept. 15, and complete by Jan. 1, 1895; $745. Love, Sept. 1, and complete by Sept. 10, 1895; $916. McVey, Sept. 20, and complete by Jan. 1, 1895; $1100. Bergamire, October 1, and complete by July 1, 1895; $1549.

Lewis N. Bowman and Samuel Lock entered into a contract to build the Plum creek free gravel road for $7,375 to commence Sept. 18, and complete by Dec. 1, 1895.

In the matter of W. H. H. Turner and others for relocation and vacation of highway in Pleasant Township. H. H. Bakes, Albert Brindley and Peter V. Rameyer, reviewers, reported damages as follows: Edward C. Shull, $25; Joseph Lazenby, $30; Henry W. H. Smith, $45; Thomas Thompson, $50. Report approved and road ordered opened.

Jefferson C. Smith, Thomas J. Stewart and Wm. C. Armstrong, having been appointed to assess damages as result of free gravel road to Markland, assessed damages as follows: Zeralda Plew, $75; Lemuel Bosaw, $20; George and Wm. C. Rayl, $225; Nancy McDonald, $20; Mary J. Marsh, $35; Frank Fancher, $100; Dezire Bosaw, $200. Report approved.

On the Plum creek free gravel road, Samuel Peters objected to report of viewers, that his damages were nothing. Rosa Dodd filed her claim for $600, and James H. Sullivan, $200 damages. Orson O. Potter, Stephen J. Searcy and Jonothan J. Cunningham were appointed viewers to assess damages.

Bonds to obtain money to build Markland free gravel road were ordered issued to amount of $4,855, payable in five annual installments, beginning Nov. 15, in denominations of not less than $50 nor more than $500, bearing not more than 6 per cent interest. It was also ordered that a tax of 10 cents on each $100 be levied in Jefferson Township to pay the interest and principal of said bonds.

Bonds to the amount of $7,375 were ordered issued to obtain money to build Plum Creek free gravel road. Denominations not less than 50 dollars nor more than 500 dollars, bearing not more than 6 percent interest; payable in five annual installments from Nov. 15, 1894. It was also ordered that a tax of 15 cents on each 100 dollars of property in Jefferson Township be levied to pay said bonds.

Selar Mead, Treasurer Patriot School Board, presented his report, which was approved. It shows balance special school fund on hand thirty-three dollars and ninety-nine cents; balance tuition fund on hand, three-hundred and fifty four dollars and thirty-eight cents.

The County tax was levied for 1894 at thirty-eight cents on one hundred dollars, and fifty cents on each poll.

In the matter of Alger Stewart and others for the vacation of a road leading from McCreary’s Ridge to Log Lick, in York Township. R. B. Littlefield, Edwin Sanders, and James Stewart, were appointed viewers. They will view the road Nov. 10th.

In the matter of the petition of John B. Moore and others to locate and establish a public highway in Cotton Township. Joseph Ramseyer, Edward C. Shull and Perry K. Cotton, were appointed viewers. They will meet Nov. 10th.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Aug 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings for August 1894 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 16 Aug 1894 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners George W. Sanders, Thomas Montayne, and Edgar Dibble, met Monday, August 6th, and adjourned last Thursday, 9th.

The Township Trustees and Treasurers of School Boards, presented their reports of receipts, expenditures, and balances of school funds, which were approved.

In the matter of building free gravel roads in Pleasant Township, the Clerk certified that 91 votes were cast in favor of and 165 against; thus defeating the proposition. The matter was continued until next term, for the purpose of auditing the expenses of said special election.

In the matter of building free gravel road from Plum creek bridge up said creek to near Center Square, the Clerk certified that 300 votes had been cast in favor of and 140 against. The road was ordered built; bids for its construction, by sections or as a whole, to be received by the Board up to noon September 1st. Samel Peters claimed he would be damaged $150 by building of the road; and William Armstrong, Jefferson C. Smith, and Thomas J. Stewart, were appointed viewers, to report at next term, September.

In the matter of building free gravel road from Vevay to Jefferson Township line, near Markland, and to reconstruct that portion of Markland and East Enterprise turnpike that is in Jefferson township—the Clerk certified that 334 votes were cast in favor of and 342 against. The road was ordered built; bids for its construction, by sections or as a whole, to be received up to noon September 1st. Claims for damages along the road were filed as follows: Lemuel Bosaw, $100; Dezine Bosaw, $500; George A. and Wm. C. Rayl, $600; Nancy McDonald, $50; Isaac Hanna, $100; Mary J. Marsh, $200; Zeralda Plew, $200; Frank Fancher, $200. William Armstrong, Jefferson C. Smith, and Thomas J. Stewart, were appointed viewers, to report at next term.

A barn was ordered built on County Poor Farm; bids to be received to noon September 1st.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Jun 1894 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Geo. W. Sanders, Thomas Montayne and Edgar Dibble, County Commissioners, met Monday, June 4th, and adjourned Tuesday, 12th. We give a condensed report of their proceedings:

Thomas Picket and Dempsey Gullion, Markland; Thomas D. Anderson, John M. Grammer, Vevay; were granted licenses to retail liquors.

Benjamin L. Simmons resigned the office of Coroner, and Ira Banta was appointed to fill the vacancy.

In the matter of petition of W. H. H. Turner and others for a change of highway in Pleasant Township.—Joseph Lazenby filed his claim for $25.83 damages. Edward C. Shull filed his claim for $150 damages.

George W. McKay, Cyrenius W. Brown, and Wm. O. Marble, appointed to assess damages on above road, reported as follows: Thomas Thompson, $35; Hudson Smith, $30; Joseph Lazenby, $15; Edward C. Shull, $15. Shull, Lazenby, and others objected to the report as assessing their damages too low; whereupon the Board sustained their objections, and appointed Hiram H. Bakes, Albert Brindley, and Peter V. VanBriggle, reviewers to assess damages. To report at next term.

In the matter of petition of H. F. Bodie and others for the location and opening of a road in York and Posey Townships—Nancy Jane Patterson, Joseph Patterson, Willard Schmeid, and others, filed their remonstrance. Petition dismissed at cost of petitioners.

Jasper N. Brindley, keeper of County Asylum, reported that he had kept thirty-one paupers during last quarter, for various times, and was allowed at the rate of $10 per quarter for each, amounting to $287.50.

In the matter of petition of George Platt and others for the construction of free gravel, stone or macadamized road in Posey Township. M. G. Keeny, W. H. Henry and Perry K. Cotton, viewers heretofore appointed, asked for further time to complete their work, which was granted.

The same viewers in case of George W. Dorrell and others for free pike in York Township, were also granted further time.

In the matter of the petition of Benj. F. Smith and others for free gravel or macadamized roads in Jefferson township, reported, from which we condense: Beginning at Vevay and terminating at bridge over Log Lick creek, township line, near Markland. Some of this road already completed; balance to be graded 22 feet wide, including one side ditch one by four feet, broken lime stone twelve feet wide an eight inches deep, and four inches of gravel to be placed on the broken stone. The total cost of said road, including bridges and culverts, is first two miles nothing, third mile, $672; fourth mile, $1,601; fifth mile, $748. Total, $3,021.

They also reported as to all that part of the old East Enterprise and Log Lick Turnpike, which lies in Jefferson Township. They substituted profile and estimates of needed repairs and new road. Northern section, $1104; Southern section, $916. Total, $2020.

In the matter of the petition of Scott Culbertson and others for free gravel or macadamized roads in Pleasant Township.—George W. McKay, civil engineer, and Ebenezer Philips and C. D. Green, reported: Beginning at terminus of pike at foot of Shull’s hill, thence following Vevay and Versailles road through Bennington and Soapville to Ripley county line. Distance nine miles and 3480 feet. Broken lime stone, four inches deep and nine feet wide. Estimated cost, including grading, bridges and culverts, $12,751.

They also reported in reference to second road in above petition: Beginning at Moorefield; following the state road to where it crosses the state road at Horton’s Corner. Road to be graded twenty feet wide, broken stones eight feet wide nine inches deep. Estimated total including cost grading, bridges and culverts, $9,596.

Several changes were made in voting places. For particulars see official notice in this issue.

The board appointed the following Election Inspectors:

  • Jefferson Township—Precinct No. 1, Leander Clendenning; No. 2, Oliver S. Johnson; No. 3, Harry Weales; No. 4, Charles McVay, Trustee; No. 5, David H. Boyle.
  • York Township—No. 1, William C. Armstrong; No. 2, George Clendening, Trustee.
  • Posey Township—No. 1, James Hickman; No. 2, C. D. Green, Trustee; No. 3, Jacob V. Powell.
  • Cotton Township—No. 1, J. W. VanOsdol, Trustee; No. 2, Charles C. Morrison.
  • Pleasant Township—No. 1, Ben. F. Rodgers, Trustee; No. 2, William Culbertson.
  • Craig Township—No. 1, George D. Madary, Trustee; No. 2, Albert Brindley; No. 3, Peter V. Ramseyer.

Physicians for poor and county asylum were employed for one year as follows:

  • Jefferson Township—L. H. Bear, $74, County Asylum, $82.
  • York—O. A. Price, precinct no. 1, $17.50. H. A. Greenleaf, no. 2, $30.
  • Posey—James A. Pryor, precincts nos. 1 and 2, $20; Robert B. C[?], no. 3, $15.
  • Cotton—J. W. VanOsdol, precinct no. 1, $20; D. N. Haydon, no. 2, $30.
  • Pleasant—R. M. Copeland, precinct no. 1, $20; Scott Culbertson, no. 2, $20.

In the matter of the petition of Rodolph Schoffner and others for the construction of free gravel or macadamized roads in Jefferson Township. Geo. W. McKay, engineer, and C. D. Green and Henry Meyers, viewers, reported that road would begin at a point fifty feet west of Plum creek bridge and extending to the old Allensville, Center Square and Vevay turnpike road, a distance of four miles, 4730 feet. Road to be graded 18 feet wide, including one side ditch one foot by four; to be covered with stone or gravel ten feet wide and one foot deep. The estimated total cost of said road, including bridges, culverts and fills, is $7,474.

The Auditor presented a statement for the year ending May 31, 1894: Total collections for all purposes $60,145.98. Total expenditures, $61.559.92. Of county revenue $20,348.35 was received and $21,552.58 was expended. Balance county revenue overdrawn, $1,204.23. Special school fund was overdrawn $209.71. Total overdrawn, or indebtedness, $1,413.94.

Special elections for free gravel road appropriations in Jefferson and Pleasant Townships, ordered to take place Saturday, July 14th.

[See newspapers for claim from Attorney General.]

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Apr 1894 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Charles W. Stepp, John H. Russe, Jr., of Lawrenceburg, and Wm. W. Williams, of Rising Sun, were admitted to practice in this Court.

State vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink, assault and battery, two cases. Non prossed.

Albert Roberts, Administrator of the estate of Oscar Leap, vs. Robert Schools et al, damages. Dismissed.

Daniel Ulrey vs. Mary E. Lostutter and Wilson Lostutter, on note and foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff $1211.70, and foreclosure.

Eugene McCreary vs. Josie McCreary, divorce. Granted.

Mary C. Webster vs. William Maybin, civil damages. The verdict of Appellate Court confirmed the previous verdict of this Court, and spread on record.

Clara B. Blodgett vs. Harriet Blodgett et al, to quiet title and for partition. Judgment for plaintiff. George W. McKay, John Bakes, Jr., and Robert Scott appointed commissioners to make partition.

State ex rel Kezie Wehnere vs. Frank Horton. On application of defendant changed to Ohio County, and by agreement of parties case set for trial 3rd day of next term of Court.

Ed. P. Downey vs. Elizabeth Smith, on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff, $211.99 and foreclosure.

Maria Tucker vs. James Jennings, to set aside conveyance and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck vs. James B. Gullion, on account. Judgment for plaintiff, $73.65.

John J. McCreary vs. Viola and Thomas Lineback, to quiet title. Verdict for defendant.

James H. Daniel & Sons vs. William and Indiana Fulton, on account and to foreclose lien for material. Judgment for plaintiff $71.20.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Apr 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Lorena J. Riley, Joseph B. Ramseyer Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of John C. Packingham, Thomas Carver Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of John M. Kelly being under $500, was set off to his widow, Rosa M. Kelly.

Guardianship of Hannah J. Paugh, a person of unsound mind. Milford J. Paugh, guardian voluntarily resigned, and William Ralston appointed to succeed him, he given permission to sell real estate; afterwards sold and approved.

Estate of Lorenzo W. Hinman, George W. Land Administrator. Resigned, and Lemuel C. Turner appointed Administrator de bonis non.

Charles Peak, guardian of Ollie Peak. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Margaret Wade, Samuel W. Wade Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Nancy Ann Miller, Robert E. Hall Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Margaret Wade, Thomas Fulcher allowed claim of $12.65.

Estate of Catharine Edgar, Edgar Culbertson Administrator. Permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Edward P. Goddard, Thomas Carver Administrator. Permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Maria C. Powell, Sylvester G. Powell Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Zellie C. Grizard, F. L. Grisard Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Mary E. Wilson, John W. Knox Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estae of George W. Heady, James P. Orem Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

State on relation of John S. Heady vs. Eliza E. Heady; insanity. Trial by Jury; verdict for defendant.

Estate of William Norris, Geo. W. Norris Administrator. Andrew J. Norris allowed claim of $625. Miranda Norris, administrator of estate of Hugh L. Norris, allowed claim $230.

James A. VanOsdal, guardian of Joshua Reinner. Final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Wade H. Jack, Mary H. Jack, Executrix. Sarah A. Bailey allowed claim of $172.15.

Estate of William P. Oak, Robert B. Littlefield Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Bennett Phillips, David H. Boyle Administrator. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Nora, Lewis and Dawson Stewart; Thomas F. McCreary guardian. Final report approved and resignation accepted. Alger Stewart appointed to succeed him.

Many Administrators, Executors, and Guardians, made partial reports.