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Switzerland County Jurors – Mar 1894

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Mar 1894 – Page 4, Column 1

Jury Commissioners Dr. D. N. Haydon and W. H. Henry last Monday drew the names of the following persons to act as Petit Jurors during the next term of Court, which will commence next Monday:

  • Charles Danner, Craig Township
  • Frank A. Jackson, Silas McHuron, Posey Township
  • Aime Nelson, Jefferson Township
  • C. Hizer and Samuel Lockwood, Cotton Township
  • Joseph H. Voris, Hannibal Farrell, Frank W. Cole, Pleasant Township
  • G. M. Dodd, Hugh Lamb, Barnhardt Schoffner, Jeffersont Township

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Mar 1894 – Page 4, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

George W. Sanders, Thomas Montayne, and Edgar Dibble, County Commissioners, met Monday, March 5th and adjourned last Saturday. The following is a summary of business transacted:

Pauper expense by townships: York, $51.74; Cotton (including orphan children), $86.19; Posey, $21.50; Pleasant, $77.53; Craig, $20.49; Jefferson, $201.48. The total cost of keeping the twenty-nine inmates in County Asylum was $275.30.

John E. Hudson, Patriot; Dorwin Marshal, Florence, were granted licenses to retail liquors.

In the matter of petition of George Platt and others, for construction of gravel roads in Posey Township. M. G. Henry, P. K. Cotton, and W. H. Henry, viewers, reported progress, and were given further time to complete their work.

The resignation of Felix Jones as a Constable in Craig Township, was accepted.

In the matter of the petition of Wm. H. H. Turner and others for a change of Highway in Pleasant Township.—George W. McKay, Cyrenius W. Brown, and W. O. Marble presented their report—changing and relocating road, and that it would be of public utility. The Board approved the report. Thomas Thompson remonstrated, and demanded $500 damages if the road ran through his land as located. Henry Hudson Smith also remonstrated, and did not specify any specific damages. The Board appointed George W. McKay, Cyrenius W. Brown, and William O. Marble as reviewers, to view the lands of Thomas Thompson and Henry Hudson Smith, and what damage, if any, will result by reason of road running through their lands, and report next session of Board.

In the matter of the petition of Benj. F. Smith and eighty-seven other freeholders of Jefferson Township, that the following highways be improved by graveling or Meadamizing, and that they be made free of toll: The highway leading from Vevay to Markland; and also all that part of Log Lick and East Enterprise turnpike that lies in Jefferson Township. George W. McKay, was appointed Civil engineer, and C. D. Green and Henry Meyers, viewers, to locate and view the proposed roads, to determine the width of same, make a profile of grade, determine the quality, width and depth of gravel, stone or other material to be used, and make an estimate of the cost of construction, including bridges, culverts, and all other things for the construction thereof. The engineer and viewers will meet at the Court House Monday, March 19th, and report at a meeting of Board May 1st.

In the matter of R. Schoffner and fifty-two other freeholders, for improving by grading, graveling or Mcadamizing, under free gravel road law of the following described road: Beginning where the Plum Creek Road intersects the Vevay and Florence Road at west end of the Plum Creek bridge; thence extending up the creek on the west side thereof, following the old road whenever practicable to the foot of McClintock hill on the land of Catharine Schoffner; thence following said road north to the point where the same intersects the old Allensville, Center Square and Vevay turnpike road, on the line dividing the northeast and southeast quarters of Section 24, township 3, range 3 west. And said road is generally called the Plum Creek road, and its general direction is north and south. The estimated length of said road is five miles. Said road to be relocated where necessary and grade, graveled or Mcadamized and made free of toll. George W. McKay was appointed Civil Engineer, and C. D. Green and Henry Meyers, viewers to view, locate, estimate the cost, etc. To meet at Court House, Monday, March 19th, and report to Board May 1st.

In the matter of Scott Culbertson and sixty other freeholders of Pleasant Township, for the construction of free gravel or Mcadamized road in Pleasant Township; 1st From Shull’s Hill, on Indian Creek to Bennington, and thence to Ripley County line. 2nd From Moorefield to Horton’s Corner. The Board appointed George W. McKay, Civil Engineer, and C. D. Green and Ebenezer Phillip, viewers. They to view, locate and make an estimate cost of building. They will meet in Vevay at the Court House May 9th and report to Board May 1st.

In accordance with order of City Council of Vevay, the Board decided to build a cement or concrete pavement in front of Court House on Main Street.
F. M. Griffith, attorney, submitted a written proposition to the Board to examine the books, papers, and vouchers, and settlements in the various offices of the county, and ascertain whether or not there is due the county any money from the state, or any other source, on account of errors or omissions in settlements, and that if he finds anything due the county, he will collect the same without cost to the county, save his charges, and pay the same into the County Treasury, and for his services charge one-half of all he collects. The Board accepted the above proposition.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Jan 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Judge, A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney, R. L. Davis.

Acts of Clerk during vacation all approved.

George Shievelbein guardian of Berty J. Kincaid. Additional bond of $1200 approved.

Will of Thomas Delaney probated. F. M. Griffith executor.

Assignment of Andrew J. Siebenthal, George S. Pleasants assignee, bond of $2400 approved.

Will of Peter Nichols probated, Wm. S. Kincaid executor.

Estate of George W. Land; Geo. W. Hinman appointed administrator.

Mary C. Hastings appointed guardian of Orris L., Frank M., and Grover H. Hastings, minor heirs of John B. Hastings, and bond of $3120.00 approved.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman administrator. Sale of real estate approved, final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of John M. Kelly, being under $500 was given to widow, Rosa B. Kelly.

Guardianship of David C. Hagerman, Mary E. Geskie, and William Geskie, William Geskie guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

Guardianship of Franklin Truesdell, Joseph G. Melick guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

Hannah J. Paugh having been adjudged insane, Milford J. Paugh was appointed her guardian.

Estate of George Dibble, Edgar Dibble administrator. Partial report approved. Abram F. Garmore allowed by count claim of $68.80 and attorneys fee of $5. Dr. Jamieson allowed claim $18.75.

Estate of George W. Saddler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of Catherine Edgar, Edgar Culbertson administrator. Several small claims allowed by Court.

Guardianship of Pearl Dyer, Nat. M. Fallis guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, H. B. Voris administrator. Distribution to heirs of $353.15.

Harvey T. Rayl adjudged insane. Jasper N. Brindly, Supt. of Co. Poor Asylum, to take charge of him.

Guardianship of Ollie Peak, Charles Peak guardian, ordered to sell real estate.

Estate of Thomas Delaney, F. M. Griffith executor, given permission to sell personal property valued at $12,367.62, at private sale, at not less than appraised value.

Estate of John Patton, John K. Lewis appointed administrator, and bond of $90,000.00 approved.

Guardianship of Winthrop Adkinson, Eliza M. Adkinson guardian. Final report approved and discharged.

James Detraz vs. Estate of Catherine Edgar. Verdict of Jury, $900 for plaintiff.

Fleming Cousin was adjudge insane, and Henry Cousin appointed guardian.
Estate of George W. Heady. James P. Orem, administrator, ordered to pay Eliza E. Heady $2811.62, legacy.

Estate of Julius N. E. Murret. Will probated.

Estate of Nancy Ann Miller. Robert E. Hall, adm’r, ordered to sell estate.

Melvina Wade vs. Samuel W. Wade administrator of the estate of Margaret Wade. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff, $800, and judgment rendered.

Estate of Margaret Wade, Samuel W. Wade administrator. Sale of real estate ordered.

Julius L. A. Hastings et al vs. Orris L. Hastings et al. Sale of real estate to Julius L. A. Hastings approved.

Caroline Merril vs. Margaret Powell et al. Sale of real estate to Samuel E. Powell approved.

Elizabeth Osborn vs. Lyman Osborn et al. Partition of real estate ordered.

William H. Oatman vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink Sr. et al. Damages, change of venue to Dearborn county.

State vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink; assault and battery. Jury failed to agree.

Rhoda Kennedy et al vs. Ollie Peak. Report of partition of land approved.

State vs. Aimie Leap, James Joyce and Mitch Herrod. Assault with intent to murder. The grand jury did not indict, and case dismissed.

State vs. John H. Brindley. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty, and fined $10. Case against him on charge of assault to murder, dismissed. Case against him on charge of carrying concealed weapons nolle prosequi and dismissed.

James W. Christie vs. Jesse Copher. Appeal from survey. Judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Frank B. Shutts, of Aurora, admitted to the bar of this Court.

State vs. Alex. Lowe. Assault and battery. Trial by Jury; fined one cent.

The motion of Prosecuting Attorney to tax cost of case before M. L. Duplan, Justice of Peace, overruled.

Elizabeth Osborn vs. Lyman Osborn et al. Partition. Geo. W. McKay, Francis M. Long and Thomas J. Gibbs, appointed Commissioners, who reported partition, which was approved.

State vs. Millard Wainscott. Giving liquor to a minor. Verdict of Jury; not guilty.

State vs. Bob Smith. Giving liquor to a minor. Submitted to Court; not guilty.

State vs. Aimie Leap. Carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Aimie Leap. Provoke. Dismissed.

The Union Furniture Company vs. Trustees of McLan Chair & Crib Co. property. For specific performance and damages. Trial by Court; verdict plaintiff $200 damages.

Several cases were dismissed, and many continued. Court adjourned Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Jurors – Jan 1894

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 4 Jan 1894 – Page 5, Column 2

Dr. D. N. Haydon and W. H. Henry, Jury Commissioners, last Monday drew the names of the following gentlemen to serve as Jurymen in the next term of Court, commencing next Monday:

GRAND JURY.—Joseph Fulton, Jos. A. Myers, Joseph Patterson, Lewis A. Myers, Harvey Miller, William Bosaw.

PETIT JURY.—John A. Lock, James Hatch, Jackson Land, Stephen Grimes, War. J. Spaulding, John J. Elsrod, James Wiley, Fred Thiebaud, James Wilson, W. C. Armstrong, Thomas W. Cooper, Samuel McCreary.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Nov 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

Harry Stow, Ned. Hickman, and Hosier J. Harris, were excused from serving as Petit Jurors upon submitting their excuses.

Julius L. A. Hastings et al vs. Orris L. Hastings et al. For possession of real estate and quiet title. George W. McKay, Ebenezer Phillips, and James M. Scott appointed to partition real estate.

State vs. Aime Leap et al. Assault and battery with intent to murder. Bond for $500 given for appearance.

Alfred Moredock vs. James M. North et al. Judgment by default for plaintiff, $562.75.

Caroline Merill vs. Margaret Powell et al. Partition. Martin G. Keeney, Robert E. Hall, and Jacob C. Baker, appointed to partition the land. Sylvester C. Powell, administrator of the estate of Maria Powell, deceased, authorized to sell her interest in land to pay debts.

State vs. Aime Leap and James Joyce et al. Assault and battery with intent to murder. Bond of $500 given for appearance.

State vs. John H. Brindley. Assault and battery with intent to murder. Bond of $500 given for appearance.

State vs. Robert Hildebrand. Provoke. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

William Bennett vs. Rosina Israel et al. To quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Phebe Palmer vs. George W. Connall et al. On note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment by default for plaintiff, $73.85, and foreclosure of mortgage.

State vs. Andrew J. Schenck. Obstructing highway. Verdict of Jury, fined 1 cent.

State vs. Frank Rosenberger. Obstructing highway. Verdict of Court, fined 1 cent.

State vs. John M. Kramer. Selling liquor to minor. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

Rhoda Kennedy et al vs. Ollie Peak. Partition of land. Martin G. Keeney, Thomas J. Stewart, and William Strathavar, appointed to partition.

State vs. Thomas J. Lakeman. Drawing dangerous weapon. Trial by Court; fined $10.

Robert B. Littlefield vs. the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County. Appeal. Trial by Court; judgment for defendant.

Henry C. Swango vs. Levi Block et al. Damages. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff, $149 damages.

Among other cases dismissed were:

  • State vs. Oliver A. Cole
  • Elonora Arliss vs. George Arliss, divorce.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Eliza M. Adkinson, guardian of Herbert Adkinson and others. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Jacob Banta, Mitchel F. Banta administrator. Final report approved. Also his statement of the descent of real estate approved.

Estate of Philander S. Sage, aggregating less than $500, set off to his widow, Sophia L. Sage.

John VanOsdol, guardian of Magnolia Rogers. Final report approved and discharged.

Andrew J. Works appointed guardian of Fred. Works, minor heir of Addison M. Works.

Estate of Henry Stucy, Affra Stucy, widow, filed her election to accept will.

Estate of Edward P. Goddard. Appointment of Thomas Carver administrator approved.

Estate of Hugh L. Norris. Appointment of Miranda L. Norris Administratrix, approved.

Estate of John Dibble. Appointment of Samuel Lostutter administrator approved.

Estate of Bennett Philips, David H. Boyle administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Jesse Roberts, Charles W. Smith executor. Final report approved.

Estate of George W. Sadler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of James Phillips, aggregating less than $500, set off to widow, Mary Ann Phillips.

Estate of George W. Sturns, aggregating less than $500, set off to widow, Elizabeth Sturns.

Estate of John C. Packingham, Thomas Carver administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Hulday Humphrey, A. S. Humphrey administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of George W. Heady, James P. Orem administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Jennie Schroeder adopted Carrie A. Schroeder, a child without father or mother living.

Estate of Mary Garner, Perry K. Cotton administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Joseph Bayne, Robert Thompson administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Margaret Wade. Ester Wade vs. Samuel Wade, administrator; claim on account. Trial by Court. Verdict for defendant.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, H. B. Voris administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of William T. Wiley. Proof and probate of his will.

Claims allowed against several estates, and many partial reports of estate approved.

Vevay Reveille – 16 Nov 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge Downey.

W. Harry Henry and David N. Haydon were appointed Jury Commissioners for coming year.

William Chambers vs. The Indiana Farmer’s Levi Stock Insurance Company, on policy. Judgment for plaintiff, $250.

Joseph M. Manser vs. Francis M. Manser et al. For rent and general relief. The Jury returned a verdict for plaintiff as against Francis Manser and Clifton Littlefield, assessed their damages at $50, and found for the defendant Robert B. Littlefield.

Clara Mead vs. Vina Vannatter and Isaac Vannatter. For slander. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff. $300 damages.

Mary A. Pickett et al vs. Rosina B. Pickett et al. For partition. Geo. W. McKay, George Moredock and Ebenezer Phillips made report of partition, which was approved.

Julius L. A. Hastings and Maud E. Hastings vs. Orris L. Hastings et al. For partition of real estate and quiet title. Land not being susceptible of division, George S. Pleasants appointed Commissioner to sell.

Elnora Arliss vs. George Arliss. Divorce. Granted.

William A. Kinnett vs. Henry S. Pickett. Damages. Verdict of Jury for plaintiff $95 damages.

Delilah Jones vs. Stephen Jones. Divorce. Granted.

Caroline Merrill vs. Margaret Powell et al. Partition. Report of Robt. E. Hall and Martin G. Keeney, Commissioners, approved.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

John Baker vs. Edward Dibble, administrator. On note. Judgment for $442.

Estate of Mary E. Wiley, Thomas Carver, Adm. Final report approved.

Carroll S. Tandy was appointed guardian of Eddie G. Pickett, and given right to sell real estate.

Estate of Mary E. Wilson. John W. Knox was appointed administrator de bonis non.

Estate of George W. Heady. James P. Orem administrator, reported he had ample funds to pay all costs and charges and all specific legacies. The Court ordered all legacies paid except that of Eliza Heady, there being ample reserved to pay it.

The question of sanity being raised as to Fleming Cousins, the Court ordered he be enjoined from disposing of his property, both real and personal, except that he be permitted to dispose of crops, such as corn, wheat and hay. Case continued.

Estate of Wm. Norris. George W. Norris appointed administrator.

Partial reports in many estates and guardianships were presented and approved.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Sep 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Sep 1893 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Bridge to be Built—Road Vacated—Superintendent of County Asylum, Secretary Board of Health, and County Attorney, Employed—Taxes Levied—County Revenue Overdrawn—A Difference of $8,345.78 Between Auditor and Commissioners as to Distribution of Funds—Other Business.

The following is a synopsis of the business transacted by County Commissioners C. D. Green, Geo. W. Sanders, and Thomas Montayne, at their September Term:

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

In the matter of the petition of John Dickason and others for the vacation of highway in Cotton Township. William R. Protsman, William O. Mable and Thomas J. Heady were appointed viewers, to report at this term. Wm. O. Marble and Thomas J. Heady qualified, and reported ought to be vacated, and Board so ordered.

Henry Weales, Jr., was awarded contract for painting Court House, at $312 for the outside work and $174.50 for the inside work or $485 for both. Outside painting to be completed by November, 1893. William M. Patton was appointed Superintendent.

Dr. J. W. Smith was appointed Secretary of the Board of Health to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Dr. P. S. Sage.

It was ordered by the Board that the Sheriff not permit games of any kind to be played in Court House yard, nor shall he permit any person or persons to erect or keep any stand for the sale of refreshments, or any other articles.

The Board decided to build a bridge over Moredock’s branch, below Patriot. It will be of iron, one span of 75 feet in length, 14 feet wide, to rest upon iron pipes of 24 inches diameter. Bids will be received Oct. 14th.

Dr. J. H. Shadday tendered his resignation as physician for poor of Jefferson and Craig Townships, which was accepted.

Dr. J. W. Smith was employed as physician for poor of Jefferson Township at $90, and $100 for Craig Township and County Asylum.

The Board contracted with Jasper N. Brindley to take charge of the County Asylum, including farm of 165 acres, for two years from March 7, 1894, he to clothe and feed the inmates for forty dollars each person. The Board is to furnish 1000 bushels of coal yearly.

William Tait, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for quarter ending August 31, 1893.

The Board levied taxes as follows: [See newspaper for details.]

George S. Pleasants was reemployed County Attorney.

The County Auditor presented a “Financial Statement,” which we presume is for year ending June 30, 1893. It shows amount on hand June 1892, $443.16; received $15,645.69. Total $16,088.85. Overdrawn, $1949.25. The Road Fund is overdrawn $203.68 and the Special School Fund $200.71. This makes total overdrawn $2,362.64. The balances are redemption of land $9.72 and Agricultural Society $5.00. Total balances $14.72.

The Auditor also presented a “County Revenue Exhibit.”

We copy the following from Commissioners Record of proceedings, Sept. 8:

“And the Board having seen and examined said Financial Statement and County Revenue Exhibit and being fully advised, do approve of both statements, except only as the matter of receipts has been affected in the May, 1893, Distribution of Taxes, by the allowance and payment on said settlement of a demand of the Attorney General for the redistribution of delinquent dog and poll tax; claimed to have been erroneously distributed in former years, and which demand this Board disallowed by order made at the June Term, 1892, appears on page 373, of Commissioners Record ‘K,’ and which judgment of disallowance still stands in full force and effect, no appeal having been taken therefrom.

“Whereas, It appears to the Board of Commissioners that at the March Term, 1892, there was presented to the Board for allowance a demand by A. G. Smith, Attorney General, directed to Joseph E. Hart, Auditor of Switzerland County, Indiana for the payment of delinquent poll and dog tax erroneously distributed for the years 1875 to 1890 inclusive, and which demand reads as follows: [See newspaper.]

“And whereas, The Board after having had said matter under consideration did afterwards, to wit: at the June term, 1892, by its order disallow and refuse to pay said demand, which judgment of disallowance is entered of record in Commissioners Record “K,” page 373.

“And whereas, It appears that afterwards, to wit, on May 1, 1893, said A. G. Smith, Attorney General, made another demand on said Joseph E. Hart, Auditor of Switzerland County, Indiana, to add the amounts of said claims to the credit of the proper funds and recharge same to funds, therefore credited therewith upon the then present semi-annual settlement sheet, and which demand reads as follows: [See newspaper.]

“And whereas, upon the May, 1893 settlement sheet said Joseph E. Hart, as Auditor, did allow and take unto account said demand by correcting or adjusting the settlement sheet, as demanded by said Attorney General.

“And whereas, it appears to the satisfaction of the Board, by clear and sufficient proof that the judgment of disallowance, heretofore referred to, is still in full force and effect, unappealed from and unreversed.

“Therefore, Be it ordered, That the taking of said demand unto account in said settlement shet by said Auditor, and the payment thereof by the Treasurer of said county, is an erroneous and improper payment.

“Be it further ordered, That the Auditor be instructed to certify said [?] proper and erroneous payment of said demand to the Auditor of State by sending him a certified copy of this order, under his seal of office, and that the said County Auditor be further instructed to take credit for said erroneous payment on his next semi-annual settlement sheet.”

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

COURT HOUSE.

Charles E. Hall was appointed guardian of Florence E., Cassius C., Edith B., Pearl C., Virginia E. and Walter Hall.

Estate of William H. Cunningham, William Cunningham Executor. Final report approved.

Estate of George W. Heady, James P. Orem Administrator. Partial report and sale of real estate approved.

Hosier J. Harris, guardian of Clifford Hughes. Final report approved and discharged.

Estate of John M. Joyce, John Joyce Administrator. Final report approved.

Annie Chateline was appointed guardian of her daughter Maggie Chateline.

Estate of John C. Packingham, Thomas Carver, Administrator. Given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of George W. Sadler, Samuel Lostutter, Administrator. Given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Nancy Ann Miller, R. E. Hall Administrator. Given permission to sell personal property at private sale.

Estate of Jesse Roberts, Charles W. Smith Executor. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Bennet Phillips, David H. Boyle Administrator. Given permission to sell real estate.

Estate of John Chateline, Annie Chateline Administratrix. Final report approved.

Trustees of Rising Sun Lodge No. 404, I. O. O. F. vs. Edgar Dibble, Administrator of the estate of George Dibble. Claim on note as security. Claim allowed.

Estate of Lorena J. Riley, Joseph B. Ramseyer Administrator. John W. Riley allowed claim of $25.

Estate of George Dibble, Edgar Dibble Administrator. Report of sale of personal property approved.

Charles Adams was appointed guardian of Maggie Matilda and Mary Magdalen Adams.

Belle D. Grisard, guardian of Paul D. Grisard, was granted permission to sell his interest in real estate.

Benj. H. North and William L. Told, Trustees in case of insolvent estate of Dempsey Gullion, made final report, which was approved and when certain conditions are complied with, then balance of property of said estate is to be delivered to Dempsey Gullion.

Estate of Huldah Sullivan, James H. Hitchens Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Theodore L. Picket, Henry S. Picket Administrator. Final report approved.

Dilver E. Douglas, guardian of Albert B. Doughlas, et al. Final report approved.

John M. Pate vs. Henry and Providence Wallick; on note. Judgment for $231.27.

Dempsey Gullion vs. Alice G. Gullion; relief from judgment. Defendant did not appear, either personally or by attorney. Former judgment for divorce, custody of children, and alimony, set aside.

Ex parte Mary Chapman and Alfred Driver, Guardian of Jacob J. Tarbox (a minor); for partition. James Stewart, M. G. Keeney and John F. Banta, Commissioners, reported partition, which was approved.

Mary A. Pickett, and five others, vs. Rosa B. and Eddie G. Pickett; partition. One-third real estate to be set off to Mary A. Pickett (widow) and balance equally divided between other heirs of Theodore L. Pickett, deceased. Geo. W. McKay, George Moredock and Ebenezer Phillips were appointed Commissioners.

Schrumpf & Told vs. William McCreary; on note. Judgment for $335.75.

Joseph Swada vs. Salem J. Bradford, and eight others; to quiet title. Granted.

John R. Bair vs. Belle Bair; for custody of child, Nora Bair. John R. Bair given possession of child.

The Jury did not try a case, and assembled one day and were discharged the next.

Several cases were dismissed and many cases continued.

After being in session one week, adjourned last Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 15 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners C. D. Green, Geo. W. Sanders, and Thomas Montayne, met Monday, June 5th. The following is a summary of the business transacted:

Joseph D. Froman, county Treasurer elect, filed his bond.

Daniel Lock was appointed a Constable to fill a vacancy in Pleasant Township.

The Township Trustees reported allowances made to poor, as follows, which was ordered paid:

  • Jefferson Township, $100.37
  • Pleasant, $63.75
  • York, $65.24
  • Cotton, (including county orphan children), $120.52
  • Posey, $48.25
  • Craig, $27.39

Licensed to retail liquors: Thomas D. Anderson, John M. Gramar, George P. Fouty, Vevay; John D. Myers, Markland.

Petitions having been filed asking for purchase of Vevay & Moorefield Turnpike Road, and Vevay, Mt. Sterling & Versailles Turnpike Road—each petition being signed by more than fifty free hold taxpayers and voters—last Thursday, 8th, the Board appointed Martin G. Keeney (a civil engineer), W. H. Madison, and confirmed the selection of the two turnpike companies, W. H. Henry, to view and assess the value of the two roads. They were ordered to meet Monday, June 12th, proceed to view and value the roads, and make their reports at a special meeting at the Board next Tuesday, June 20th.

Contracts were made with Physicians to doctor and furnish medicines to the poor, as follows:

  • Jefferson Township, J. H. Shadday, $90.
  • Craig and County Asylum, J. H. Shadday, $100.
  • York, J. M. W. Langsdale, precinct number 1, $20; H. A. Greeleaf, precinct number 2, $36.
  • Posey, James A. Pryor, $40.
  • Cotton, J. W. VanOsdol, $40.
  • Pleasant, R. M. Copeland, first precinct, $30; Scott Culbertson, second precinct, $30.

A report of condition of school funds shows the following amounts in the county treasury and not invested: Congressional school fund, $7,116.21; common school fund, $1038.95.

Peter H. Lostutter having been reelected by Township Trustees County Superintendent, filed his bond of $1000; also his special bond of $1300.

In the matter of petition of Alfred Wade and others for change of highway in Posey Township. Granted permission to dismiss, at cost of petitioners.

William Tait, County Treasurer, reported orders redeemed by him for quarter ending May 31st, amounting to $17,620.41. Also common school warrants, $2,532.50 and congressional school warrants, $592.20—all of which were found correct and approved.

Adjourned last Friday afternoon to meet in special session next Tuesday, June 20th.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 1

NO FREE PIKES, BECAUSE DIRECTORS REFUSE TO SELL AT VALUE ASSESSED.

The County Commissioners, Cornelius D. Green, George W. Sanders, and Thomas Montayne, met last Tuesday for the purpose of receiving the reports of Martin G. Keeney, William H. Madison, and William H. Henry, appraisers and viewers to assess value of Vevay, Versailles, and Mt. Sterling Turnpike company, and Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike company.

Report as to the Vevay, Versailles and Mt. Sterling road: [See newspaper for full report.]

The Directors of above company appeared before the Commissioners and declined to accept the proposition for purchase.

Report as to Vevay and Moorefield road: [See newspaper for full report.]

The Directors of the road appeared before the Board and declined to accept above offer of purchase.

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At a special meeting of the County Commissioners last Tuesday Felix Jones was appointed a Constable to fill the vacancy in Craig Township.

Switzerland County Jurors – Jun 1893

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

Last Monday Dr. D. H. Haydon and W. H. Henry, Jury Commissioners, drew the names of the following to serve as Jurors next term of court, commencing next Monday:

Grand Jury—John W. Lock, John Reed, Thomas J. Curry, John Sadler, Lewis Meyers, Jackson Land.

Not yet summoned, and unless it is found there is probably business for them, will not be.

Petit Jury—Michael Long, Henry J. Elfers, Clarence Marble, Joseph Ramsey, Rollin Charlton, Thomas Newbold, Theodore Sullivan, William Lester, Wm. T. Daily, James C. Kirkpatrick, John Hukle, George Griswold.

Summoned for Wednesday, third day of term.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1893

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 30 Mar 1893 – Page 4, Column 4

COURT
Convened last Monday morning, Judge A. C. Downey; Prosecuting Attorney R. L. Davis. Attorneys from a distance: Warren Hauck, of Lawrenceburg, was here Monday. S. H. Stewart and J. B. Coles, of Rising Sun. Mr. Stewart returning home Tuesday night. W. R. Johnston, Lawrenceburg, and Simeon Leland, Madison; J. A. VanOsdol, Elwood.

The Grand Jury only found one indictment—Fred Ogle, for murder—and adjourned Tuesday.

The Petit Jury was convened Tuesday, but did nothing and was dismissed until next Tuesday morning.

The case of Fred Ogle will come up next Tuesday.

Court has disposed of a large amount of probate business.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 2

COURT REPORT.

Final reports approved and administrators discharged in the following estates:

  • Estate of Samuel Wade, Samuel W. Wade executor.
  • John Andrew, John B. Andrew administrator.
  • Constant Golay, Aime M. Golay administrator.
  • Julius Detraz, Mitchel F. Banta administrator.
  • William A. Jackson, Alvin Buchanan administrator.
  • Caroline Henry, Argus D. VanOsdol executor.
  • Susan McMakin, Joseph E. Hart administrator.
  • Anna Marton, Thomas A. Spencer administrator.
  • Elizabeth Dalmazzo, Nat. M. Fallis administrator.
  • Edwin A. Hall, Charles E. Hall administrator.
  • John J. Douglas, Dilver E. Douglas administrator.

Alfred Driver was appointed guardian of Jacob J. Tarbox, insane.

The will of Mary A. Hatch was admitted to probate.

Nat. M. Fallis, guardian of Hannah Eddie and Willie Fallis. Final report approved as to Eddie Fallis, dead, and Hannah Fallis, of age, and discharged as to them. Partial report as to others approved and continued.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, deceased. Sale of lot to Jessie Banta for $150 approved.

Estate of Geo. W. Saddler, Samuel Lostutter administrator. Claims allowed: Martha J. Saddler, $59.63; Susan Saddler, $20.30; Mary E. Saddler, $71.42.

Fannie Vandiver appointed Administratrix of the estate of Cornelius Vandiver.

Charles W. Smith, executor of Jesse Roberts, ordered to sell real estate.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles Hollcroft. Final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Mariah C. Powell, Sylvester G. Powell administrator. Lizzie Clark allowed claim of $208.

Probate docket during vacation, from Jan. 15th to March 25th, approved.

Estate of Zellie C. Grisard, Fred D. Grisard administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of Edgar M. Cheever, being less than $500, was given to widow, Mary E. Cheever.

Estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, Wm. Cunningham administrator. Partial report approved.

Indiana Fulton, guardian of Lula and Hiram Williamson. Final report approved.

Robert B. Littlefield appointed administrator of the estate of William P. Oak.

F. M. Griffith, guardian of John P. Beatty et al. Partial report approved.

James P. Orem, guardian of William H. Manuel and others. Partial report approved.

Dilver E. Douglas was appointed guardian of Albert B., Kate M., Fannie H., Edgar and Eva Douglas.

David Lee, administrator of estate of Moses Osborn, vs. Ulie Osborn. On account. Judgment for $370.

Charles M. Newkirk, commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al vs. William H. Manuel et al. Final report of sale of real estate approved and he discharged.

Simeon E. Leland, of Madison; Newton J. McGuire and John L. Davis, of Rising Sun, were admitted to the bar of this Court.

John E. Williams vs. The Adams Express Company. On account. Judgment by default for $210.

Eliza A. VanBriggle vs. David A. Stout et al. On note and account. Judgment against Ira Stout for $113.33; against David A. Stout for $20.70.

Paul Clark vs. Sarah M. Clark. Divorce. Granted.

State vs. Jesse Andrew. Public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

Annie Wilson vs. George H. Wilson. Divorce. Refused.

State ex rel Zellie James vs. Clarence McKenzie. (Appeal from Justice of Peace.) Appeal ordered dismissed at cost of relatrix Zellie James.

Kate Bliss vs. Charles L. Bliss. Divorce. Refused.

Mechanic’s Trust Company, assignee of the Falls City Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James Anderson. On note. Judgment for $1978.

Alice S. Gullion vs. Dempsey Gullion et al. Divorce and alimony. Granted, and she given custody of minor children, $1500 alimony for self, and $300 for support of Carrie Ann Gullion, $200 for support of Wallace Gullion, and $100 for support of Perry Gullion, and $100 for attorney’s fees and for her costs. Benjamin H. North and William L. Told, assignees of estate of Dempsey Gullion, ordered to make this judgment in favor of plaintiff first lien on property.

George G. Waltz vs. Elizabeth Bosaw et al. To quiet title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Fred Ogle. Murder. Not guilty.