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Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Jun 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their regular June Term, 1892:

PAUPER EXPENSE.

For Jefferson Township, last quarter—Charles McVey, Trustee.

  • Geo. N. Reeves, for Lovina Courtney and children, $20.19
  • Geo. N. Reeves, for Sarah Burke, $5.00
  • Geo. N. Reeves, for R[illegible] Scudder, $5.00
  • Alfred Rous, for Mrs. Walters, $1.00
  • Alfred Rous, for Mrs. Raymond, $1.73
  • Alfred Rous, for Mrs. Saberton, $2.53
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Hewitt, $10.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Joe Bullock, $6.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Newt Short, $6.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Simeon Leach, $6.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. John Orem, $5.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bossan, $2.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Taylor, $0.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Burlman, $0.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Wm. Daily, $7.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. [?]man, $1.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Transportation, $3.00
  • Loring & Clendening, for Mr. Hewitt, $2.50
  • A. J. Schenck, for Mrs. Simpson, $18.00
  • A. J. Schenck, for Agnes Boggs and sister, $21.25
  • A. J. Schenck, for Alex Tilley, for children, $6.00
  • Noah N. Martin, quarterly allowance, $10.00
  • Julia A. Wolf, keeping Bennie Barker, $8.00
  • Henry Trafelet, taking Willie Smith to County Asylum, $1.50

For York Township, last quarter—George Clendening, Trustee.

  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for N. & S. Skidmore, $11.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sarah Miller and daughter, $14.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for S. Buchanan, $1.25
  • O’Neal & Belden, goods for C. Fredenburg, $4.00
  • Ben H. North, goods for Wm. Riley, $5.00
  • Ben H. North, goods for conveying Wm. Riley to Bennington, $1.75
  • Geo. N. Reeves, for Rebecca Scudder, $4.00
  • Geo. N. Reeves, for Harriet Burk, $3.00
  • Richard Wickman, coal for Nancy Clements, $1.00
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper, $5.00

For Posey Township, last quarter—Jacob C. Baker, Trustee.

  • Howe & Haigh, for Horace Herrick and Mrs. John Gurley, $11.00
  • Green Brothers, goods for A. J. Boyd, $2.00
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Christian Icenogle, $5.00
  • Lewis Herbert, burying drowned man, $7.00

For Cotton Township, last quarter—John W. VanOsdol, Trustee.

  • E. H. Bascom, for David Tibbetts, $8.00
  • E. H. Bascom, for Robert Sedam, $0.95
  • Murphy & Hizer, for John Fenenroad, $1.00
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Mary Tague, $8.00
  • Sarah Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor, $10.00
  • Mary Richmond, keeping Hugh Pelsor, $8.00
  • O. H. P. Sedam, keeping Earl Miles, $8.00
  • Hugh Pickett, keeing Lorna & Lula Pelsor, $18.00
  • Harvey Faudre, keeping May Johnson and Orville Bosaw, $18.00

For Pleasant Township, last quarter—B. F. Rogers, Trustee.

  • Jno. Smith, keeping Frank and John Manford, $16.00
  • Jerry Whitten, keeping Mrs. McDaniel, $8.00
  • Mary Rogers, keeping Anna Bray, $8.00
  • Andrew Newkirk, keeping Jane Nelson, $8.00
  • Bascom & VanOsdol, for Maria Lientz, $6.50
  • A. C. Adams, Jr., for Maria Lientz, $3.00
  • A. C. Adams, Jr., for Maria Lientz, $2.50
  • Dan’l Lock, taking Mrs. Shipman to County Asylum, $1.50

For Craig Township, last quarter—George D. Madary, Trustee.

  • Lewis W. Bellamy, keeping Calvin Littlejohn, $10.00
  • George D. Madary, transportation, Henry Davis, $5.50
  • Christian Sailor, keeping Mary Gray, $5.00
  • Bruce D. Scott, goods for Elijah Davis family, $8.00
  • N. M. Fallis, goods for Ostrander family, $10.40

Physicians for Poor.

  • P. S. Sage, Vevay and Jefferson Tp., $27.50
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, Precinct No. 1, York Tp., $12.50
  • R. E. Clark, Precinct No. 2, York Tp., $20.00
  • Jas. A. Pryor, Precincts Nos. 1 & 2, York Tp., $20.00
  • E. M. Cheever, Precinct No. 1, Posey Tp., $15.00
  • R. G. Simpson, Cotton Tp., $20.00
  • R. M. Copeland, Precinct No. 1, Pleasant Tp., $15.00
  • Scott Culbertson, Precinct No. 2, Pleasant Tp., $15.00
  • P. S. Sage, Craig Tp. and County Asylum, $22.00

Miscellaneous Pauper Expense.

  • Henry Trafelet, [illegible] Commissioners to County Asylum, $1.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for County Asylum, $4.80
  • [illegible] at County Asylum, $20.00
  • A[?] Peelman, keeping Jos. Peelman, $12.00
  • Z. I. Yonge, [?] for County Asylum, $3.00
  • Geo. W. Haskell, burying Mrs. Wright, $11.00
  • Jasper N. Brindley, Supt County Asylum, $500.00
  • Jasper N. Brindley, white washing, etc., $10.00

ASSESSMENT OF REVENUE.

  • O. P. C[?], Jefferson Tp. and Vevay, $30.00
  • Jac[?] Land and deputies, York Tp., $100.00
  • P. P. M[?] and deputies, Posey Tp. and Patriot, $200.00
  • R. B. Littlefield, Cotton Tp., $100.00
  • Geo. M. Va[?] and deputies, Pleasant Tp., $150.00
  • M. M. Higgins and deputies, Craig Tp., $130.00

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • S. L. Benedict, supplies for Clerk and Recorder, $1.00
  • W. L. Baird, advertising allowances and Coroner’s Inquest, $8.50
  • Wm. H. Burford, supplies for Court House, $31.65
  • Wilson Humphrey & Co., supplies for Co. officers, $16.75
  • The Sentinel Printing Co., supplies for Co. officers, $20.00

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • John H. Daubenheyer, office expense, $1.65
  • Fred L. Grisard, supplies for Court House, $10.30
  • Riley Land, repairs to Court House, $2.50
  • Chas. Allen, planting trees and repairing [?], $10.25
  • W. L. Fisk, set chairs for Recorder’s office, $4.50
  • Wm. Tait, Treasurer, office expense, $3.25
  • Oscar Williamson, care Court House, yard, etc., $21.25
  • D. V. Seaver, painting and papering Recorder’s office, $21.75
  • Jos. E. Hart, cleaning office and office expense, $5.00

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.

  • John H. Daubenheyer, Co. Assessor, $200.00
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Co. Attorney, $15.00
  • Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, $200.00
  • Peter R. Lostutter, County Superintendent, $112.00
  • W. C. Benedict, Clerk Circuit Court, $1.00
  • Jos. E. Hart, Auditor, care school funds, making reports to State officers, and filing, etc., $181.35
  • Wm. O. Marble, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • C. D. Green, 5 days Commissioner, $17.50
  • Geo. W. Sanders, 5 days Commissioner, $17.50
  • Oscar Williamson, 5 days as Sheriff Commissioners’ Court, $10.00

BRIDGE & HIGHWAY EXPENSE.

  • A. Benedict, lumber for Markland bridge, $9.75
  • J. S. Johnson, labor for Markland bridge, $7.12
  • Geo. N. Reeves, [?] for Markland bridge, $1.18
  • J. S. Johnson, labor on Plum and Hunt’s Creek bridges, $3.75
  • C. L. Miller, conveyance to Plum Creek bridge for Commissioners, $0.50
  • W. H. Lee, flooring for lower Indian creek bridge, $125.00

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, summoning Jury, $20.00

CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

  • Chas. Allen, scrubbing jail and repairing pump, $3.25
  • Oscar Williamson, Sh’ff, boarding criminals, $70.75
  • Alfred Rous, coal for jail, $17.61

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

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

The three cases pending against C. S. Tandy, as President of First National Bank of Vevay, growing out of refusal to answer questions asked him by Tax Board of Equalization in reference to the amounts deposited by individuals, came up, and the court quashed and dismissed the cases.

Sarah Humphrey vs. Frank H. McHenry; foreclosure of mortgage. Judgmetn for $100.75; and also to Robert A. Knox for $95.25 on cross complaint. Foreclosure ordered.

State vs. Eugene Tardy; provoke. Trial by court; not guilty.

Excused from serving as jurors for reasons satisfactory to the court: John W. Riley, David Hatch, Rodolph Poske. Vacancies were not permanently filled, but temporarily by Peter McMakin, Charles Noble, James Anderson.

State vs. Edward Martin; provoke. Verdict of jury not guilty.

The Louisville Trust Company vs. Jas. V. Anderson and others. Several cases [?] out of this suit. All cases were compromised, the judgment being taken by agreement, and foreclosure of mortgage. 1st, judgment in favor of Flora H. Schenck, $703; 2d, in favor of Eugene M. Eddy, Justine A. Zook, and Lillie C. Schenck, $840.73; 3d, in favor of Robert A. Knox, $1005.55; 4th, in favor of the Louisville Trust Company, $2,000—payable in annual payments of $500.

Louis N. Peelman vs. Belle C. Peelman; divorce. Granted, and he given possession of their child Ray Peelman.

The Grand Jury last Thursday, before adjourning, rendered a report to court, in which they stated they had been in session four days, examined sixty four witnesses, and returned nine indictments. In county jail they found two prisoners and in the county asylum twenty two inmates. The jail, from form of construction, is necessarily damp, and it would be well if better ventilation could be secured from near ground floor of jail building. The roof of county asylum is leaky and in bad condition; the outside stairway is weak and dilapidated; the opening to cellar way, in rear of house, has no covering, and it should be closed to avoid accidents that might occur.

State vs. Fred. Bender; two cases appealed from Justice of Peace. Verdict of jury in one case, guilty, and fined $5; in other case, tried by another jury, verdict of not guilty.

State vs. James Burk; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to jail for ninety days and fined $1.

State vs. Newton Short; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to county jail for sixty day and disfranchised for one year.

George S. Pleasants, administrator, vs. Mary Reeves; replevin. Verdict of court for defendant.

“Ordered by the court, that bail be required on indictments returned by the Grand Jury at the present term as follows: Assault and battery, with intent to commit murder, and the infamous crime against nature, $500; petit larceny, $250; giving intoxicating liquors to minors and carrying concealed weapons, $50.”

Clara E. Griswold vs. Squire H. Griswold; divorce. Trial by court; finding for defendant and cost taxed to plaintiff.

James T. Bodkin, of Patriot, last Monday was admitted a member of the bar.

Mame Platt vs. John C. Platt; divorce. Court granted divorce to plaintiff, and ordered that defendant pay her $200 alimony.

Wm. Brown vs. Margaret Brown; divorce. Court granted divorce in favor of plaintiff.

A decision of Appellate Court, rendered March 18, 1892, in the case of Andrew J. Courtney vs. America Courtney, appealed from Switzerland Circuit Court, was placed on record. It sustains the decision previously made in Switzerland Circuit Court.

Nellie Pate vs. Henry Pate, Jr., et al; alimony. Case dismissed.

Lillie McKenzie vs. John McKenzie; divorce. Court granted divorce in favor of plaintiff.

State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs. The Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton railroad. Continued by agreement.

Antoinette J. Russell vs. Barney Klenburg; complaint. Effect given to decision of Supreme Court, that defendant (Klenburg) recover from the plaintiff (Russell) the costs in this case.

On claims presented by County Attorney and Clerk, the Court ordered that Ohio County pay $106, on account of Harriet Reister vs. Randolph School Township, brought here for trial in April, 1883. Also claims on cases brought here for trial—Jefferson county, $6714.10; Ripley county, $72. The costs in case of Nellie Pate vs. Henry Pate et al, in this term of court, $30.50, were ordered paid by Ohio county.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Elizabeth Dalmazzo. Nat. M. Fallis appointed administrator.

Estate of Linda Shaw, deceased; probating of her will approved.

Estate of Ulysses P. Schenck, Jr.; probating of his will approved.

Estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol; H. B. Voris, administrator, filed report of sale of personal property.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell; Geo. S. Pleasants filed report of sale of personal property.

Allen E. Wiley, insane; Michael W. Long, guardian, filed his bond, $1,000.

Olive L. Shadday; William A. Shadday appointed her guardian and filed bond for $200.

Estate of U. P. Schenck, Jr. Flora Hall Schenck, his widow, filed notice she elected to take under the will of her deceased husband.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett; Mary A. Pickett, his widow, elected to take under the will of her deceased husband.

Estate of John Andrew; John B. Andrew, administrator, filed report of sale of personal property.

Charles E. Eads and three other minor heirs of William P. Eads, deceased; George S. Pleasants, guardian, filed additional bond of $3,000.

Arthur, Luella, and Emma Efner, minor heirs of Marietta Efner, deceased; J. A. VanOsdol, guardian, presented his final report, which was approved and he discharged—Arthur Efner of age; Charles V. Efner, in accordance with proper papers from Lee county, Iowa, became guardian of Emma and Lucilla Efner, and Clerk ordered to pay to him money in his hands previously paid by J. A. VanOsdol, former guardian.

Estate of William Andrew, being under $500, given to widow, Caroline Andrew.

Elizabeth Baxter, Petit Baxter guardian; partial report approved.

Estate of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, Benj. C. Mead, executor; partial report approved.

Estate of Justine Schenck, Albert G. Craig, Administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Thomas R. Wiley, executor, vs. Nancy Wiley et al; report of sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Constant Golay, Aime M. Golay, administrator; partial report approved.

Estate of Achilis Ogle, Eli T. Ogle administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Archibald Shaw, John S. Malcomson, administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Estate of Robert Miller, Cornelius Miller, administrator; final report approved and he discharged.

Calvin Littlejohn, a minor under 16 years, on application of Geo. D. Madary, Trustee of Craig Township, was apprenticed to Lewis W. Bellamy, and the court approved the act.

Estate of Samuel Wade, Samuel W. Wade, executor. Granted permission to sell real estate. McElvin Wade being a minor, L. E. Smith was appointed guardian ad litem, and filed his answer previous to the issuing of permission to sell land.

Estate of William H. Cunningham, William Cunningham, executor; case continued for report of sale of real estate.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator; sale of personal property approved.

Estate of John J. Douglas, Dilver Douglas, administrator; report of sale of personal property approved.

Monday afternoon court adjourned until July 6th, when a special term will be held by Judge Friedley to try the case of Mary C. Webster vs. Wm. Maybin, on claim of breech of promise—brought here on change of venue from Dearborn county.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 16 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Wm. O. Marble, Cornelius D. Green and Geo. W. Sanders met Monday, June 6th and adjourned last Friday, 10th. The following is a synopsis of business transacted.

Licensed to retail liquors—Thomas D. Anderson, George Bowen, Riley Land, John M. Grammer, Vevay; John D. Myers, Markland.

The application of James M. G[illegible] for ferry license from Carrollton, Ky., to mouth of Tucker’s Run, Ind., was continued until next term.

John Boyse was appointed a Justice of the Peace and Cornelius Bayne, a Constable, to fill vacancies in Craig Township.

Robert LeClerc was awarded contract for taking up old floor and laying new floor on lower Indian Creek bridge for $13.50.

The County Auditor submitted his annual statement of finances, which was approved.

In regard to the petition of Cyrenius W. Brown and others for a change of highway—Long Run road, in Craig Township—the viewer, Geo. W. McKay and Peter R. Ramseyer, reported the road is not of practical utility, and Board [illegible] the report—declined to grant the petition and ordered that petitioners pay costs of case.

The ferry license of Joseph B. Ashbot?son, Carrollton and Prestonville, Ky., and Ash’s Landing, Ind., we renewed for one year from June 18, 1892.

The petition of H. W. Scranton and others for a bridge over M[illegible] Branch, was continued until next term.

The claims of Dr. Geo. W. VanPelt for services rendered Charles Brown, were not allowed.

Orders redeemed by Wm. Tait, Treasurer, were presented, found correct and cancelled.

The claim of A. G. Smith, Attorney General, for $9,124.40, alleged to be due State—State School and Tuition—was not allowed.

Change of place of holding election in Precinct No. 1, in Posey Township, from the frame building on lot No. 33 in Patriot, to the basement of the Universalist Church, in Patriot; and in Precinct No. 2, same township, from school house to frame building on land of Wm. Burger, Davis’ Corner.

Election inspectors for various precincts in the county were appointed.

Physicians were employed for the poor.

A list of bills allowed is deferred until next issue.

Switzerland County Jurors – Jun 1892

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

JURORS.

Jury Commissioners Perry K. Cotton and Dr. A. G. Craig have drawn the names of the following persons to serve as jurors at next term of court.

GRAND JURY—Wm. H. Madison, Samuel D. Lockwood, Henry H. Brown, Jacob H. Harris, Charles Drake, Benjamin F. Smith.

PETIT JURY—Jonas C. Lee, John W. Riley, George Potter, Thomas Edrington, S. G. Powell, Dan B. Konkle, David Hatch, Thomas R. Riley, Rodolph Poske, A. Z. Stewart, Marion Lyon, Cyrenius Brown.

Switzerland County Police Report – May 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana police report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 19 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

Police Court.

Cases disposed of by Mayor Manning:

Charles Boggs—assault and battery on his wife. Fined $1 and costs.

Stephen Jones—assault and battery on his wife. Being already out on a suspended sentence, the Mayor raised the figures to $10 and costs, amounting to $19, and not paying, Jones was sent to jail for 19 days, without he pays sooner.

Fred Bender—two cases, assault and battery, $5; public intoxication, $1—which, together with costs, he paid.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

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

The jury, as published last week, was impaneled, except John H. Daubenheyer, who, at his request, was excused on account of his duties as County Assessor. The vacancy will not be filled until the jury is needed.

David S. Wilbur, of Rising Sun, special Judge in case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on account, on Monday refused the application of plaintiff for a new trial—which leaves the case as formerly decided by him, in favor of defendant.

Nine cases of criminal charges were stricken from the docket, but indictments remain in full force.

State vs. John Jones; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sentenced to penitentiary for one year and fined $1. The prisoner was unable to walk on account of pistol shot received from Sheriff while endeavoring to escape, and was brought into Court on a cot. Monday night he was taken to penitentiary at Jeffersonville, where, of course, he will be assigned to the hospital.

Anna B. Batchelor vs. John W. Powell. Change of venue by plaintiff from county and case sent to Ohio county.

Martha J. Smith vs. Elizabeth Mendenhall et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary Chittenden vs. David A. Stout; on note. Judgment for $60.50.

Mary A. Chittenden vs. David A. Stout, John Wesley Gardner and Ira Stout; on note. Judgment for $236.40.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. Gustaf H. Schrumpf and Wm. S. Told, partners; complaint for goods, etc. Judgment for $301.45.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. George S. Pleasants, commissioner, reported he had a balance of $163.18, which he asked to be permitted to deposit with Clerk to be distributed by Court. Granted.

Joseph Silverman, doing business as Joseph Silverman & Co., vs. Chalmers L. Gibson and John Chatelin; on account and attachment. Judgment for plaintiff, and that John Chatelin, garnishe, pay $175 to Clerk.

Tuesday evening the following order was recorded:

“WHEREAS, The wife of James. A. VanOsdol, Esq., a member of the Bar of this Court, departed this life yesterday, and her funeral obsequies are to take place at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning; and,

“WHEREAS, The officers and members of the Bar of this Court desire to join in paying respect to the deceased—therefore, for such and out of sympathy with our brother and his affliction, it is ordered that the Court do now stand adjourned until ten o’clock tomorrow morning.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of John W. Howard, Thomas Carver, executor. Final report approved and he discharged, and Clerk ordered to make distribution of funds.

The Clerk reported the following action during vacation, which were approved:

Guardianship of William J. Sweezy, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Additional bond of $1,000 approved.

Guardianship of Della Lock, Francis M. Griffith, guardian. Bond of $400 approved.

Wills probated—Samuel Wade, William A. Jackson, Theodore L. Pickett, Rebecca Campbell.

Appointment of Administrators, Executors and Guardians

  • Eliza J. Detraz, guardian of Lewis and Emma Detraz, minor heirs of Julius Detraz, deceased, bond $9.120
  • Joseph E. Hart, estate of Susan McMakin, bond $470
  • John B. Andrew, estate of John Andrew, bond $2,400
  • Philip I. Lock, guardian of James L. Lock, minor heirs of Henry Lock, bond $180
  • Jackson J. Pate, guardian of Andrew J. Norris, bond $350
  • Alvin Buchanan, estate of William A. Jackson, bond $1,600
  • George S. Pleasants, estate of Theodore L. Pickett, bond $6,000
  • Mitchel F. Banta, estate of Julius Detraz, bond $26,000
  • Dilver E. Douglass, estate of John J. Douglass, bond $1,800
  • H. B. Voris, estate of Theodore W. VanOsdol, bond $2,200
  • Isaac Edward, guardian of Capatolic, William and Oliver Lebridge, bond $20
  • Samuel W. Wade, estate of Samuel Wade, bond $800
  • George S. Pleasants, estate of Rebecca Campbell, bond $3,000

All the above acts in vacation were approved by the Judge.

George S. Pleasants, executor of the estate of Julia H. McCormick, reported sales of one lot each in Vevay to Rebecca J. Cole and Josephine Henry for $150 each. Approved.

Estate of John Langsdale, being under $500, was set off to widow, Mariam Langsdale.

Estate of Charles Norisez, being under $500, set off to widow, Rosalie Norisez.

Estate of John J. Douglass, Dilver E. Douglass, administrator, given permission to sell personal property at not less than appraised value.

Estate of Rebecca Campbell, Geo. S. Pleasants, executor, given permission to sell personal property (amounting to $201.25) at not less than appraised value.

William Cunningham, executor of estate of Wm. H. Cunningham, finding real estate was appraised by William Platt and James Moore at $550, files additional bond in the sum of $1,100, which was approved.

Estate of Elizabeth Lawrence, Waltee D. Cotton, administrator. Final report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 31 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

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

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Sale of part of real estate approved and case continued for sale of balance of real estate.

Estate of John McClintick, Mary A. Brown, executor. Final report approved.

Calvin R. Green, guardian of minor heirs of James D. Richards, deceased. Partial report, showing balance of $859.95, approved.

George Haston, guardian of the minor heirs of James Huston, deceased. Partial report approved.

Jeffrey Miles, guardian of the minor heirs of John Harmon. Final report approved.

Thomas Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rogers, deceased. Partial report approved.

Frank Cole, guardian of the minor heirs of Charles Olmstead. Report approved. Finally discharged as to Orrie Olmstead and continued as to Ellsworth Olmstead.

Belle D. Grisard, guardian of Paul Grisard. Partial report approved.

Thomas McCreary, guardian of the minor heirs of Nancy J. Stewart. Partial report. Discharged as to Mary J. Stewart and continued as to the others.

Estate of Wm. T. Wiley, deceased, Thomas R. Wiley, executor. Sale of real estate approved.

John S. Malcomson, guardian of Charles, minor heir of John Hollcroft. Partial report approved.

Eli S. Henry, guardian of David Henry, deceased. Partial report approved.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. Dufour. Bond of $2,000 approved.

Estate of Laura B. Gordon, deceased, James A. VanOsdol, administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Theodore L. Pickett. Henry S. Pickett appointed administrator, succeeding Geo. S. Pleasants.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Reyner. Report approved. Discharged as to Anna Reyner and continued as to Joshua Reyner.

James Shaw, guardian of Albert Weaver, minor heir of John Weaver. Partial report approved.

Estate of Caroline Henry, deceased, Argus D. VanOsdol, executor. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak, deceased, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Davenport Oak, R. B. Littlefield, administrator. Authorized to sell personal property.

Estate of Polly Protsman, W. R. Protsman, administrator. Partial report approved.

Estate of John Andrew, John B. Andrew, administrator. Authorized to sell balance of personal property.

Estate of John Lamunyon, being under $500, was set off to widow, Clara L. Lamunyon.

Estate of Caroline McCreary, Samuel W. Wade, administrator. Final report approved.

 

GENERAL DOCKET.

Masaliness Miller vs. Robert L. Hastie et al; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff. F. M. Griffith appointed a commissioner to enter satisfaction and to cancel mortgage of record.

State vs. William Burton; assault with intent. Tried by court. Not guilty of intent, but guilty of assault and battery. Fined $10.

State vs. 25 Directors of Switzerland and Ohio County Fair Association; unlawful gambling, in selling permit for wheel of fortune. Tried by jury. Twenty not guilty, five guilty, and fined $25 each.

Lewis Lowenburg et al vs. Clara Lamunyon et al; for partition. James A. VanOsdol appointed guardian ad litem.

Petit jury dismissed last Friday at noon.

Alexander Horton vs. John W. Brown. Opinion of Supreme Court ordered spread of record, affirming former judgment, which was in favor of Brown.

Francis M. Turner vs. Eliza Turner; divorce. Trial by Judge. Divorce granted in favor of the plaintiff, the husband, the mother to have custody of the child.

Report of Charles M. Newkirk, Commissioner in case of Harriet Cotton et al, vs. William H. Manuel. Partition of real estate affirmed.

State ex rel R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton Railroad Company; for information. Continued by mutual agreement of all parties.

Imogene Russell et al vs. Pearl Dyer. Clerk ordered to distribute money.

Geo. W. VanPelt, administrator of estate of Martha Roy, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy et al; foreclosure of mortgage on real estate. Judgment for $538.10 and foreclosure.

Frank P. Stead, of West Virginia, was admitted to bar of court for this term.

John Neal and George S. Hulley vs. Elizabeth Jackson and Albert G. Jackson; demand for money. Judgment for defendants, $100.

William Kerber vs. Arthur Abbott; on note. Judgment for $115.20.

Harvey Palmer vs. Laura Palmer; divorce. Granted plaintiff on her cross complaint and she given custody of the children.

Abijah S. Humphrey, receiver in case of Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit, made his final report, which was approved and he discharged. The Clerk ordered to pay Jane E. Gibson $1,328.16.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Court adjourned yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their regular March Term, 1892:

PAUPER EXPENSE.

For Jefferson Township, last quarter—Charles McVey, Trustee.

  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Wm. Daily, $7.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Joe Bullock, $6.75
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Simeon Leach, $6.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Hewitt, $10.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. John Orem, $6.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bostan, $6.50
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. G. F. Taylor, $4.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Ed Taylor, $5.10
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Sutherland, $1.75
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Burelman, $2.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mr. Sutherland, $1.20
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Saberton, $2.00
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Mrs. Ed Taylor, $1.20
  • Alfred Rous, coal for Newt Short, $1.20
  • Loring & Clendening, clothing for Hawes Redd, $0.35
  • Loring & Clendening, clothing for Joe Bullock, $5.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Sarah Burk, $5.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Lovina Courtney, $23.25
  • P. T. Hartford, misc. for Joe Bullock, $1.50
  • P. T. Hartford, misc. for Hawes Redd, $1.50
  • P. T. Hartford, misc. for Mr. Burleman, $1.50
  • Henry Trafelet, taking Hawes Redd to poor farm, $2.00
  • Noah N. Martin, quarterly allowance, $10.00
  • Julia A. Wolf, keeping Bennie Barker, $8.00
  • Mrs. Alice Peelman, keeping Jos. Peelman, $10.00

For York Township, last quarter—George Clendening, Trustee.

  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Elizabeth Chase, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Luella and Sarah Miller, $13.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Clements, $5.97
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for N. & S. Skidmore, $13.00
  • Mrs. C. A. Craig, nursing Nancy Clements, $16.00
  • Geo. N. Reeves, misc. for Harry Burk, $3.00
  • O’Neal & Belden, misc. for C. Fredenburg, $4.00
  • Jno. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Nancy Clements, $4.00
  • Jno. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Margaret See, $3.00
  • Laura K. North, keeping Edith Miles, $5.00
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper, $8.00
  • Elmer Reave, conveying Geo. Land to County Asylum, $3.00

For Posey Township, last quarter—Jacob C. Baker, Trustee.

  • Green Brothers, goods for A. J. Boyd, $5.00
  • J. C. Ricketts, goods for John Craig, $2.00
  • J. C. Ricketts, goods for Maria Smith, $2.00
  • Howe Haig, goods for Jno. Banks, $3.00
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Christian Icenogle, $5.00

For Cotton Township, last quarter—John W. VanOsdol, Trustee.

  • S. R. Heath, goods for Mary Tague, $8.00
  • Jas. H. Gibbs, goods for Harry Humphrey, $12.00
  • Jas. H. Gibbs, goods for John Wilson, $3.00
  • J. W. VanOsdol, books for poor children, $1.00
  • Murphy & Hizer, misc. for John Eckenroad, $3.30
  • E. H. Bascom, misc. for David Tibbetts, $8.00
  • E. H. Bascom, misc. for Robert Sedam, $2.35
  • O. P. M. Sedam, keeping Earl Miles, $8.00
  • C. D. Tinker, keeping Chester Pelsor, $8.00
  • Mary Richmond, keeping Hugh Pelsor, $8.00
  • Sarah Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor, $12.00
  • Hugh Pickett, keeping Leona & Lula Pelsor, $18.00
  • Harvey Faudre, keeping May Johnson and Orville Bosaw, $18.00

For Pleasant Township, last quarter—B. F. Rogers, Trustee.

  • Mary Rogers, keeping Anna Bray, $8.00
  • Jerry Whitten, keeping Mrs. McDaniel, $8.00
  • Bascom & VanOsdol, misc. for Maria Lientz, $6.50
  • Bascom & VanOsdol, misc. for Jane Nelson, $6.50
  • A. C. Adams, misc. for Maria Lientz, $3.00
  • Isaac Hart, keeping Lillie Redmond, $6.00
  • Benj. F. Hensley, keeping Nettie Hensley, $6.00
  • Ben F. Rodgers, 4th reader for Tessie Bills, $0.30

For Craig Township, last quarter—George D. Madary, Trustee.

  • James F. Simpson, misc. for Henry Davis’ family, $2.24
  • George D. Madary, misc. for Nancy Brindley, $9.67
  • George D. Madary, books for poor children, $2.00
  • James Shaw, misc. for Henry Davis’ family, $6.57
  • Bruce D. Scott, goods for Elijah Davis family, $8.40
  • N. M. Fallis, goods for Ostrander family, $11.20
  • Christian Sailor, keeping Mary Gray & 2 children, $15.00

Pauper Doctors’ Allowance.

  • Dr. P. S. Sage, Dr. for Jefferson Tp, $27.50
  • Dr. P. S. Sage, Dr. for Craig Tp, $22.50

Expense of County Asylum, E. S. Adams, Superintendent.

  • Enoch S. Adams, Supt. County Asylum, $412.38
  • Otis S. Waldo, glass for County Asylum, $1.62

Additional Pauper Expense.

  • Jno. W. Smiley, coffin for Dode Peelman, $5.00
  • Jno. W. Smiley, buggy for Commissioners to visit poor farm, $0.50

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • Philip T. Hartford, advertising, printing, etc, $80.30
  • Wilson, Humphrey & Co., supplies for Co. officers, $154.15
  • The Sentinel Printing Co., assessors’ lists, etc., $103.30
  • W. J. Baird, printing, Commissioners’ allowance, $8.50
  • S. L. Benedict, stationery for Recorder, $1.60
  • Wm. S. Burford, Dockets for Justices, $16.00

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, summoning Juries, $30.00

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.

  • John H. Daubenheyer, 46 days Co. Assessor, $138.00
  • Peter R. Lostutter, 73 days Co. Superintendent, $292.00
  • Wm. Tait, County Treasurer, 1 qr salary, $200.00
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Co. Attorney, last qr, $15.00
  • Jos. E. Hart, Auditor, 1 qr salary, $300.00
  • Jos. E. Hart, Auditor, 1 qr care school funds, $171.43
  • Jos. E. Hart, Auditor, 1 qr reports, State officers, $25.00
  • C. D. Green, 3 days Commissioner, $10.50
  • Wm. O. Marble, 6 days as Commissioner, $10.50
  • Geo. W. Sander, 5 days Commissioner, $17.50
  • Oscar Williamson, 3 days as Sheriff Commissioners’ Court, $6.00

CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

  • A. P. Dufour, insurance on Sheriff’s residence and jail, $20.00
  • Sylvanus Lanham, misc. for jail, $1.75
  • W. L. Fisk, misc. for Jail, $2.25
  • Oscar Williamson, Sh’ff, boarding criminals, etc., $113.15

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • Jas. K. Pleasants, misc. for Court House, $0.50
  • Shuff & Waldo, misc. for Court House, $1.12
  • Fred L. Grisard, misc. for Court House, $12.65
  • Union Furniture Co., misc. for Court House, $7.50
  • Chas. O. Thiebaud, misc. for Court House, $2.00
  • J. L. Thiebaud, misc. for Court House, $1.35
  • John H. Daubenheyer, office expense, $4.40
  • Wm. Tait, office expense, $13.00
  • Jos. E. Hart, Auditor, office expense, $10.75
  • Oscar Williamson, care Court yard, $20.00

BRIDGE & HIGHWAY EXPENSE.

  • Chas. Markland, storage on bridge, $7.50
  • Mrs. Alice Peelman, work on lower Indian creek bridge, $2.00

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCES.

  • Oscar Williamson, Sheriff, posting notices, etc., $43.65
  • Jas. H. Hitchens, recording Sheriff’s deed, $1.25
  • Jos. E. Hart, work on county plats, $250.00

SALARIES OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES.

As Overseers of the Poor.

  • Chas. McVey, Overseer 26 days, $52.60
  • Jacob C. Baker, Overseer 12 days, $25.00
  • George Clendening, Overseer 17 days, $31.00
  • John W. VanOsdol, Overseer 10 days, $20.00
  • George D. Madary, Overseer 7 days, $15.00
  • Ben F. Rodgers, Overseer 8 days, $16.00

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

County Commissioners Wm. O. Marble, C. D. Green, and Geo. W. Sanders, met Monday, March 7. The following is a synopsis of their findings:

Dorwin and Joseph Marshall, of Florence, and Thomas Joyce, of Vevay, were granted licenses to retail liquors.

George Clendenning, Trustee of York Township, was granted permission to borrow $350 for use of Township fund, to pay debts already contracted.

The Township Trustees presented their reports—we give balances on hand and amounts over drawn [See newspaper for reports]:

  • Posey Township, Jacob C. Baker, Trustee
  • York Township, George Clendening, Trustee
  • Cotton Township, John W. VanOsdol, Trustee
  • Jefferson Township, Charles McVey, Trustee
  • Craig Township, George D. Madary, Trustee
  • Pleasant Township, Benjamin F. Rodgers, Trustee

Cyrenius W. Brown and 29 others petitioned for a change of highway leading from Vevay and Moorefield pike, near Long Run post office, up to Five Points, known as Long Run road, in Craig Township. Peter D. Ramseyer, Scott Culbertson and Geo. W. McKay were appointed viewers and ordered to report their action at next term.

The proposition of Flenor & Hunter, of Indianapolis, “to examine the books, vouchers and settlements in the various offices of the county, and ascertain whether or not there is any money due the county from state, or any other source, on account of any errors or omissions in settlements, and in the event we find anything due the county, we will collect the same without cost to the county, save our charges, and pay the same into the County Treasury, and for our services we will charge you a sum equal to one half of all we collect for the county, payment to be made to us as fast as collections are made by us and paid into the County Treasury. But, be it understood, that this proposition does not include the examination of individual accounts of the officers of the county, nor ex-officials of the county, with a view of ascertaining whether or not there is anything due from them to the county, nor of sequestered taxes.” The Board accepted this proposition.

Wednesday evening the Board adjourned until Saturday morning, April 2, 1892.

Switzerland County Juries – Mar 1892

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 17 Mar 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

Court Jurors.

Dr. A. G. Craig and P. K. Cotton, Jury Commissioners, yesterday drew the names of the following gentlemen to serve as Petit Jurors during next term of court, which will commence next Monday:

George Moredock, Jackson Land, John H. Daubenheyer, William Beaty (all of York Township), Montgomery Patton, Albert G. Bakes (Jefferson), Frank W. Cole, Henry Kelenbeck, Jacob B. Shadday (Pleasant), Robert Sheldon (Posey), Robert Bovard (Cotton), Lincoln Means (Craig).

In accordance with order of court that Grand Jurors be selected every other term, no Grand Jury was drawn for this term.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1892

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jan 1892 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court

Opened Monday morning—Judge A. C. Downey on the bench, and Hon. R. L. Davis, Prosecuting Attorney.

M. G. Keeney, of Quercus Grove, and Wm. M. Patton, were excused from serving as Grand Jurors, on account of being sick. The Sheriff filled the vacancies with Peter McMakin and Gabe Robinson, both of Vevay.

Considerable probate business has already been disposed of.

Yesterday Ed Taylor, Archie Jones and Robert Gilbert were tried before the Court for burglarizing the shanty boat of John Robinson. This morning Judge Downey found them all guilty. He sentenced Ed Taylor to the penitentiary for two years, but in consideration of the youth and inexperience of Jones and Gilbert (both being minors) he gave them lighter punishment—sixty days each in the county jail.

In view of latest information in regard to L. C. & D., and there being good prospects for the building of the road, the case brought by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney against the company was again continued until next term.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Jan 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Jason G. Gurley. Estate being under $500, set off to widow, Hannah Gurley.

Estate of Joshua and Sarah Smithson. Geo. S. Pleasants filed final report as Administrator, which was approved.

Estate of Julia McCormick. Geo. S. Pleasants reported sale of part of real estate for $150, and also filed general partial report, all of which was approved.

Estate of Charles O. Tapp. Being under $500, set off to widow, Celia B. Green.

Guardianship of minor heirs of Hugh L. Norris, deceased. Jackson J. pate, Guardian, filed partial report, which was approved.

The will of Sarah A. Gerard, deceased. Probate of will examined and approved.

Rodolph L. Thiebaud appointed Guardian of Curtis B. and Lawrence L. Thiebaud, minor heirs of Angeline W. Thiebaud, deceased.

The probating of the will of Margaret Lowenburg was approved.

Estate of Huldah Sullivan. The appointment of James H. Hitchens. Administrator approved.

Guardianship of the heirs of Charity Douglass. Final report of Allen J. Douglass, Guardian, approved.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, Jacob Harris, Administrator. Partial report approved.

Guardianship of John Corns, insane, Hiram Corns, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Heirs of Hattie Hayes, Carroll S. Tandy, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Estate of Sarah Oak. The appointment of Robert B. Littlefield, Administrator, approved.

Estate of Thomas Dyer. Administrator ordered to pay $5 to Ward & VanOsdol.

Minor heirs of Eben and Lucy Gray, John Jester, Guardian. Final report as to Marion Gray, and he paying into Court $200 for him.

Estate of Ann Morton. Thomas A. Spencer appointed Executor.

Nat M. Fallis was appointed Guardian of Pearl Dyer.

Estate of Martha A. Shadday, Millard F. Turner, Administrator. Final report approved. Administrator discharged and proceeds ordered distributed to heirs.

The probating of the will of Ann Morton approved.

Estate of John White, Samuel Brown, Administrator. Final report approved.

William Cunningham, Executor, vs. John Cunningham et al. Petition to sell real estate granted.

Neva B. Lock and others, minor heirs of Wm. P. Lock, John A. Lock, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Durbin M. Miller vs. Nat M. Fallis, Guardian of Pearl Dyer. Claim of $200 allowed by Court to Miller for keeping Pearl Dyer from October 1883, to January 7, 1892.

The probating of will of Jerusha Neal, deceased, approved.

John S. Hulley, Guardian of James F. Lock, filed his final report and was discharged.

Eliza Adkinson, Guardian of minor heirs of Wesley Adkinson, was granted permission to sell real estate.

Estate of Mariah L. Blodgett. Albert G. Craig, Administrator, filed final report and was discharged.

Mary Sweezy vs. F. M. Griffith, Guardian of Wm. J. Sweezey. The Court ordered, after payment of all costs, then $180 to Mary Sweezey.

Robert Sharp, Guardian of minor heirs of David P. Blodgett. Partial report approved.

Joseph G. Mellick, Guardian, etc., vs. J. H. Harris, Administrator of Sarah B. Fisher. Allowed claim of $156.07.

Hattie G. Shulse vs. James A. VanOsdol, Administrator of Laura Gordon, deceased. Claim of $96 not allowed.

Estate of Joseph Rutherford, James M. Scott, Administrator. Sale of real estate approved.

Estates of Joseph and Margaret Rutherford. James M. Scott, Administrator, presented his final report, which was approved and he discharged.

Nat M. Fallis, Guardian of Willie Fallis, granted permission to sell interest in real estate, lot 21 P D’s add to Vevay.

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State vs. George Warner; injuring tree. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. William Buchanan; injuring tree. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. John Roberts; cruelty to animals. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

William C. Robinson vs. Robert McFadden et al; on note. Judgment for $66.65.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Robert McFadden et al; on note. Judgment for $127.40.

Jane A. Gibson vs. Adolpheus E. Merit et al. Report of receiver, Abijah S. Humphrey, showing he had $913.60, which by order of the court he paid to Jane A. Gibson, and the matter is continued for final report of receiver.

Ulysses P. Craig vs. Mary M. LeClerc et al; foreclosure. Judgment rendered for $600.73 and foreclosure.

State vs. Joseph M. W. Langsdale; selling liquor without license. Trial by jury; not guilty.

The Grand Jury reported they had examined thirty three witnesses and found one indictment.

State vs. Ed. Taylor, Archie Jones and Robert Gilbert; burglary. Trial by Court; guilty. Taylor sent to the penitentiary for two years and disfranchised for two years. Jones and Gilbert being under 21 years of age, were sent to jail for sixty days each.

State vs. George Brown; malicious trespass. Trial by jury, fined $4 and sent to jail 120 days.

State vs. George Brown; assault and battery with intent to commit murder in second degree. Trial by jury; sent to penitentiary for two years and fined $1.

Charles E. Golay, of Vevay, was admitted a member of Switzerland County Bar.

John T. Ellis and James R. Cole were allowed $10 each for defending George Brown.

George B. Hall, of Ohio county, was admitted to practice in this Court.

State vs. Ed. McKay; disturbing meeting. Not guilty.

Estate of David Henry. David Dyer, Commissioner, reported sale of real estate at public sale to Edward G. Henry, Wm. H. Henry, Mary VanOsdol, and Drusella Henry, for $4,150. Sale and deed approved, and Commissioner discharged.

State vs. Carl Bray; disturbing public meeting. Not guilty.

Dennis G. Manning, of Vevay, was admitted a member of Switzerland County Bar.

David S. Wilber, of Ohio County Bar, was admitted to practice in this Court.

Kentucky National Bank, of Louisville, Ky., vs. James V. Anderson; on note. Judgment for $500.

 

BEFORE JUDGE DAVID S. WILBER.

Hon. A. C. Downey, the regular Judge, being related to one of the parties in the case of Philander S. Sage vs. James A. Works, on claim, appointed David S. Wilber a special Judge to try the case, which he did last Tuesday. The verdict of the jury was in favor of the defendant.

Several cases were settled by agreement and dismissed, and many cases on account of sickness and other causes, were continued.

Court adjourned Tuesday evening.