Category Archives: Switzerland County Court Records

Switzerland County Jury – Nov 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Nov 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

Jurors.

Jury Commissioners Charles C. Shaw and James P. Orem last Monday drew the names of the following persons to act as jurors at the next term of Circuit Court which will commence next Monday:

GRAND JURY—Alfred McCreary, Alpheus G. Hunter, William Miles, William Poston, Millard F. Turner, John P. White.

PETIT JURY—Thaddeus Ryan, A. C. Willoughby, James O. Truitt, Alfred Stewart, Robert Scott Jr., John H. Murphy, Elmer E. Hufford, Lincoln Means, William Scudder, Richard Coleman, Henry Wycoff, Marion Lyon.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Sep 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Frank Mellon; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Tom Ross; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Tom Ross; carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty and fined $1.

State vs. Wm. A. Minor; public intoxication; plea of guilty and fined $1.

Robert E. Hall, Administrator, vs. Madison M. Phillips et al; foreclosure; judgment for $2,682.

Wm. C. Watts vs. Jesse B. Woodside et al; foreclosure; judgment for $461.70.

William Cunningham vs. Marion Reeves; to revive judgment; judgment for $126.50.

State vs. William Sullivan; assault and battery; trial by Judge; fined $5.

Andrew J. Schenck, Adm’r, vs. James H. Merit; foreclosure; judgment for $5,939.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

City of Vevay vs. Vevay Woolen Mill Company; on contract. Judgment for $177.11. U. P. Schenck appointed Receiver of Company, it being insolvent.

State vs. Wm. Plew; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Walter Jennings; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. Peter Funk; public intoxication. Fined $1.

State vs. A. J. Courtney; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. A. J. Courtney; selling liquor on Sunday. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. Geo. W. Rayl; assault and battery. Verdict of jury, guilty; fined $1.

Wm. I. Reid vs. Fletcher Buress et al; in regard to title to real estate. Judgment for plaintiff for $25.

State vs. John Miles; assault and battery. Tried by court, and verdict not guilty.

State vs. Wm. Plew; two cases selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty, and court fined him $5 in each case.

State vs. Frank Shadday; public intoxication. Plead guilty, and court fined him $1.

 

PROBATE CASES.

Francis M. Griffith, guardian of Alvira Hollcroft and others; report and resignation approved.

James K. Pleasants, guardian of Kate Kellcher; report and resignation approved.

Dempsey Gullion, Administrator of Estate of Daniel McCreary; report and resignation approved.

Wm. L. Told, Administrator of the Estate of Garret Kelso; report and resignation approved.

John W. Lock, Administrator of the Estate of John Lock; partial report approved.

Martin M. Higgins, Administrator of Estate of Elizabeth McClanahan; report and resignation approved.

Wm. Geiske was appointed guardian of Mary E. Geiske and others.

John K. Pye, Administrator of the Estate of John Kerr; final report approved.

Wm. Matthews, guardian of Atlanta Rogers and others; partial report approved.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

PROBATE DOCKET.
Before Judge Friedley.

Estate of Robert D. Fox; S. P. Miller & Co. allowed claim of $75.42.

Estate of Martha Hindman, deceased; Andrew J. Schenck allowed $435 and interest, for purchase money of real estate; Ward & VanOsdol allowed $20 for attorney’s fees; F. M. Griffith allowed $10 as costs of administrator; Wesley Bascom allowed $15 on account of last sickness o Mrs. Hindman; James R. Cole allowed $50 as cost of administration.

Estate of William Lawrence, deceased; estate being less than $500, the property was given to widow, Elizabeth Lawrence.

Estate of William Brindley, deceased; claim of John W. Wright for $17.58 allowed.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased; claim of Scott & Brown for $8.70 allowed.

Estate of William P. Eads, deceased; Dr. Geo. W. VanPelt allowed claim of $48.50; Dr. A. G. Craig, $7.45, also $38.35; William M. Patton, $12; Scott & Brown, $12.20.

John S. Malcomson was appointed guardian of Charles Hollcroft, a minor.

Proof of the wills of Jean Boyle and John Boyle were presented and the wills admitted to probate. James M. Scott qualified as executor.

Martha Shadday, guardian of Wm. H. Manuel and others; partial report approved.

Estate of Jacob F. Leatherbery, deceased; Wm. L. Leatherbry appointed administrator.

Guardianship of William J. Cain, Martha A. Cain guardian. James M. Guant, administrator of estate Martha A. Cain, filed a report, which was approved and the matter stricken from the docket.

Estate of Stephen Ellis, deceased; claims allowed; Jacob Imel, $41.25; Lawrence Conway, $51.50

David Armstrong, guardian of John Corns, an insane person, made a report—showing a balance of $586.38 in his hands. The report was approved. He was allowed $75 for services.

Estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased; partial report approved.

Lizzie B. Goldsmith, guardian of Zellie Goldsmith and others; report and resignation approved.

 

BEFORE JUDGE WALKER.

Estate of David Allen; Moses B. Allen allowed claim of $300.

Robert A. Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker; final report approved.

Mary A. Robentein, guardian of Clara Robenstein; final report approved.

Estate of Jane Thurston; claims allowed; Dr. John Elfers, $15; S. R. Heath, $11.65.

State vs. James Adams; public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Mary E. Roberts; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for $216.

George W. McLeod et al vs. James F. Slack, on bill of exchange. Judgment for $192.95.

Mary H. Jack vs. John L. Jack, guardian; on account. Judgment for $335.95.

Charles Morris vs. County Commissioners; suit for damages on a claim of unhealthy prison. Judgment for defendants.

State vs. Thomas Ross, public intoxication. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

State vs. same; carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty, fined $1.

Henry C. Walden vs. Wm. R. Walden et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $169.35

State vs. James Wason; assault and battery. Plea of guilty, fined $5.

State vs. Charles L. Gibson; selling liquor without license. Trial by Court and found not guilty.

State vs. Frank Graham; keeping gaming room. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

(On account of illness of Judge Friedley, Judge Walker has been holding Court for him since last Monday morning. Judge Friedley could not have made a more satisfactory appointment—the business of Court going along as usual. We are pleased to learn that Judge Friedley is rapidly improving.)

Vevay Reveille – 26 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
Before Judge Walker.

America Courtney vs. Andrew J. Courtney; judgment for $55 for attorney’s fee.

Harvey M. Ford vs. Thomas Gilbert et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay, Ebenezer Phillips, John P. White, appointed Commissioners to make partition.

Susan J. Bray vs. Charles Wiseman; to set aside Sheriff’s sale. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Roberts; two cases selling liquor without license. Verdict of jury, not guilty.

State vs. John Gerbracht; selling on Sunday. Verdict of jury, guilty; fined $10.

State vs. Smith Armstrong; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1.

 

Before Judge Friedley.

J. K. Pleasants et al vs. Wm. Smith et al; to revive a judgment of $421.20. Judgment for plaintiffs.

State vs. John Gerbracht; selling on Sunday, two cases. Plea of guilty; fined $5 in each case.

Norman Hatch vs. James. A. Hatch et al; on note, etc. Trial by Court; judgment for defendant.

State vs. Bud Banta; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Wm. Rook; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

State vs. Wm. Smith; selling without license. Plea of guilty in two cases; fined $5 in each case.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Carroll S. Tandy appointed guardian of Joseph Hays and others.

Estate of John B. Gordon, Wm. S. Tower, Administrator; final report approved.

Estate of Hannah Brown, deceased. Claims allowed: James H. Brown, $336; Sarah A. Crandall, $336.

Wm. Carver, Executor of Hannah Carver; partial report approved.

Wm. Tait, Administrator of Martha Leap; final report approved.

The will of Grovalina Mead was admitted to probate.

John L. Jack, guardian of Mary E. Jack; final report approved.

F. M. Griffith, Administrator of John B. Hastings; final report approved.

John A. Lock, guardian of Neva B. Lock and others; partial report approved.

Geo. W. Fallis, guardian of Luella M. Fallis; final report approved.

John C. Henry, Trustee of Robert B. Henry; final report approved.

Francis Dunning, guardian of Mortimer Dunning; final report approved.

David Lee appointed Administrator of the estate of David P. Blodgett.

The will of William W. Huston admitted to probate, and Samuel B. Stoops appointed Executor.

Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, report and resignation approved.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Oct 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.

Henry S. Stucy vs. Edith B. Stucy; divorce. Defendant did not appear. Tried by Court, judgment for plaintiff. The two children Nellie S. and Lillian Gertrude given into the custody of Samuel Stucy until the further order of the Court.

State vs. Bud Banta et al; malicious trespass. Verdict of Jury, not guilty.

Harvey M. Ford vs. Thomas Gilbert et al; partition. Geo. W. McKay and John P. White, Commissioners, submitted their report of partition, which was approved.

Stephen J. Searcy vs. Rosanna Searcy; divorce. Tried by Court, divorce granted, and plaintiff given possession of the three minor children. The defendant given alimony amounting to $4,500.

Several cases continued.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Thomas A. Spencer, Guardian of Alice, Alvin and Adolphus Spencer. Full report as to Alice Spencer, who is of age, and discharged as to her. Partial report as to other wards, and guardianship continued as to them.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Lillie C. Schenck. Sale of real estate approved.

Estate of Daniel McCreary, deceased. The Clerk was ordered to make distributions of funds in his hands.

Estate of William C. Kincaid, deceased. James C. Kincaid appointed Administrator.

Joseph Breecke, Administrator of the estate of Caroline Gooch, deceased. Partial report approved.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Sep 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Switzerland County Commissioner’s Court, at the September Term, 1889, and at August Meeting, 1889:

PAUPER EXPENSE.

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Jefferson Township.

  • Montgomery Patton, house rent for Henry Wells, $9.00
  • U. P. Schenck, house rent for Mrs. M. Smith, $15.00
  • Fred. Saberton, house rent for Nancy Schenck, $3.75
  • Mrs. Goodwin, house rent for Miss Tague, $5.25
  • Dr. A. G. Craig, house rent for Mrs. Leach, $3.00
  • Mrs. A. Russell, house rent for Mrs. Steele, $6.00
  • Mrs. Lucy Detraz, rent for Mrs. John Orem, $8.00
  • Peter Told, coal furnished Mrs. Wilcox, $1.00
  • Peter Told, coal furnished Mrs. John Orem, $2.00
  • Peter Told, coal furnished Nancy Schenck, $1.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Simpson, $12.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Schenck, $1.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Simeon Leach, $12.05
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for G. I. Taylor, $9.75
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mr. Hewitt, $1.40
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Joseph Peelman, $13.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bosaw, $5.00
  • F. L. Grisard, house rent for Wm. Daily, $9.00
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Agnes Boggs, $9.00
  • Noah N. Martin, 1 qr allowance, $10.00
  • Elenor Courtney, keeping Chester Pelsor, $5.00
  • Mary Gottamiller, keeping John Gottamiller, $10.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Hawes Redd, $2.75
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Sarah Miller, $10.00
  • Harry Schmied, house rent for Boggs family, $18.00
  • Abner Gates & Son, goods for Joseph Lientz, $8.00
  • Scott & Brown, goods for Henry Wells, $3.00
  • Julia Wolf, keeping Bennie Barker, $11.25

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of York Township.

  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nellie Skidmore, $8.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Andrew J. Ralston, $2.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Clements, $4.00
  • W. C. Robinson, goods for Pettie Chaise, $4.00
  • W. C. Robinson, goods for Margaret See, $3.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Margaret See, $2.50
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Nancy Clements, $2.50
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper, $10.00

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Posey Township.

  • Green Brothers, goods for Andrew J. Boyd, $5.00
  • Green Brothers, goods for Christian Icenogle, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for John Gurley, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for John Bailey, $3.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mrs. Miller, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mrs. R. Peters, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mrs. Frank Emerson, $2.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mary E. Barnes, $2.00
  • E. E. North, goods for John Banks, $3.50
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Mrs. H. Gillis, $10.00
  • Wm. Gockell, goods for Sarah Jones, $3.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for Mrs. Paschell Lamkins, $4.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for John Banks, $1.20
  • Stephen Vawter, taking to poor house Fred Young, $0.50

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Cotton Township.

  • Chas. O. Potter, goods for John Andrews, $5.50
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for David Tibbetts, $10.00
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for Elias Brown and wife, $10.50
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for Harry Humphrey, $8.00
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Mary Merrill and family, $10.50
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Indiana Fulton, $1.50
  • John Marsh, wood for John Andrews, $3.00
  • D. P. Oak, keeping Henry C. Graves, $10.00
  • Thomas Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor, $10.00
  • Hugh S. Pickett, keeping Lena & Lula Pelsor, $20.00
  • Mary Richmond, keeping Hugh Pelsor, $8.00
  • Wm. Carnine, keeping three children from poor house, $29.50
  • Wm. Carnine, school books for pauper children, $0.10
  • H. M. Faudre, keeping Orville Bosaw and May Johnson, $21.25
  • U. H. Stow, keeping Amanda English, $10.00
  • O. W. Potter, keeping Edith Miles, $10.00

Reported by Township Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Pleasant Township

  • Genry Kelenbeck, goods for Mary Griffith, $4.00
  • James P. Marsh, goods for John Courtney, $8.00
  • James H. Gibbs, provisions for Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $9.00
  • J. S. Steele, goods for W. R. Sutherland and wife, $12.41
  • J. S. Steele, goods for Jane Nelson, $10.00
  • Jennie Pearce, house rent for W. R. Sutherland, $4.50
  • Mary Rogers, keeping Anna Bray, $10.00
  • Miss O. H. Ricketts, goods for Mrs. McDaniel, $10.00
  • Daniel Goodner, rent for Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $6.00
  • D. C. Valentine, keeping Ed LeClerc, $6.00

Reported by Township Trustee and overseer of the Poor of Craig Township.

  • Larkin Turner, for keeping Wm. Turner, $10.00
  • James Cooper, keeping Jane Cooper, $10.00
  • Jerry Brooks, keeping Alfred Willis, wife and children, $6.00
  • Nicholas Webber, keeping Sarah Adams, $10.00
  • Robert A. Stevens, goods for Rachel Roberts and children, $3.80
  • Otis S. Waldo, goods for orphan children kept by Alex Tilley, $5.00
  • Hall & Fallis, provisions for Ostrander family, $10.40

County Asylum and Poor Farm Expense.

  • Enoch S. Adams, allowed for keeping Asylum, 47 inmates, $609.20; supplies for Asylum and burying 3 paupers, $14.60
  • John W. Smiley, coffin for pauper, $5.00
  • George W. Haskell, coffin for Fred Young and John Peelman, $10.00

Pauper Doctors’ Allowance.

  • Dr. P. S. Sage, poor Dr. for Jefferson and Craig Township, $42.50

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.

  • Charles G. Adams, Co. Treasurer, $200.00
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Co. Attorney, $15.00
  • D. N. Haydon, County Auditor, $532.40
  • David Armstrong, 6 days as Commissioner, $21.00
  • Wm. H. Scott, 6 days as Commissioner, $21.00
  • Orson A. Potter, 6 days as Commissioner, $21.00
  • Oscar Williamson, 6 days as Sheriff Commissioners’ Court, $12.00

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • W. J. Baird, advertising and printing, $53.10
  • P. T. Hartford, adv notice to contractors, etc., $13.35
  • Sentinel Printing Co., books and stationery, $65.10
  • Wm. B. Burford, books and stationery, $83.00
  • Walter A. Knox, printing and advertising, $9.75

CRIMINAL AND JAIL EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, receiving, boarding and discharging prisoners, $53.60
  • Durham House Drainage Co., piping, etc., jail improvement, $83.35
  • Thos. J. Gordon, for work on county jail, $61.41
  • Philip Golay, drafting plans and specifications for Jail improvement, $20.00
  • A. J. Schenck, supplies for Jail house, $1.95
  • David Armstrong, superintending jail work, $5.00
  • John H. McGowan Co., pump, tank and fixtures for jail, $112.25
  • City of Vevay, freight bills and wharfage, $3.68

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, summoning Grand and Petit Jurors, $30.00

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • Scott & Brown, coal oil, $0.41
  • Oscar Williamson, Court House & yard expense, $6.00
  • Oscar Williamson, expense of keeping Court House, $18.25

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE.

  • J. D. Froman, taking enumeration of voters in York Township, $42.00
  • Geo. D. Madary, taking enumeration of voters in Craig Township, $18.00
  • Lem H. Emerson, taking enumeration of voters in Posey Township, $37.00
  • Charles McVey, taking enumeration of voters in Jefferson Township, $70.00
  • D. B. Lee, making index record of bonds, $8.00
  • C. G. Adams, postage, etc., $1.70
  • D. N. Haydon, postage, etc., $2.00

BRIDGE & HIGHWAY.

  • J. S. Johnson, work and material on Markland Hunt’s Creek and Plumb Creek bridges, $14.50
  • Elias Cooper, lumber and work on Indian Creek bridge, $0.75
  • D. N. Haydon, writing and drafting plans and specifications of Allensville bridge, $4.00
  • Nathan Worrall, allowed $100 in part payment Allensville bridge abutment, $100.00

Switzerland County Commissioners – Sep 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 1

On Monday last C. G. Adams, as County Treasurer, surrendered the keys to Wm. Tait, his successor in office. Mr. Adams has been custodian of the county’s exchequer for two full terms—four years. The safe keeping of the funds belonging to State, school and county, makes this perhaps the most responsible office in the county. The confidence reposed in Charley Adams has not been misplaced. He has been faithful in his trust. His books and accounts, when compared with the Auditor’s records, balanced exactly—showing every cent received, and from what source, every cent received, and from what source ever cent expended, and on what account, and every cent not accounted for in expenditures was turned over to his successor—something over $25,000. No deficit there; no flies on Charley. It is admitted on all hands that Charley Adams has made an honest, efficient and obliging public officer, and we opine that all fair minded people in Switzerland County will give him the welcome plaudit, of “Well done, good and faithful servant,” while his host of friends will wish for him abundant success and prosperity in his future undertakings.

Sealed proposals for letting of Poor Asylum were opened by County Commissioners yesterday morning; the bids were as follows: Dudley Leap, $47 per year for each pauper; Enoch S. Adams, $8; Ebenezer Brandon, $68; James Curry Jr., $50. Mr. Adams being the present Superintendent, was awarded the contract.

The Board of County Commissioners have ordered that Nick Hirtz, on account of being crippled, be released from paying poll tax for present and former years.

County Commissioners have instructed Township Trustees hereafter not to pay to exceed $2 per month for house rent for paupers.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1889 – Page 4, Column 1

Additional Proceedings of County Commissioners.

In the case of Mary E. Snyder and others vs. Alda Wigal and others—petition for branch highway. Thomas Carver, John Hufford and Robert Sheldon appointed viewers. Afterwards reported and road opened.

Dr. W. A. Olcott, Treasurer Patriot School Board, presented his report, which was approved.

C. G. Adams, late County Treasurer, presented ordered redeemed by him for quarter ending August 31, 1889, amounting to $11,350.06. Found correct and approved.

S. R. Downey was employed to collect from State any amount due this county either on account of three percent fund, or unauthorized taxes paid by the county into the State Treasury or due to this county from the Sate on any account whatever. Compensation, 10 percent on amount actually collected.

Charles McVey, Trustee of Jefferson township, petitioned for permission to contract debt of $1,000 against the special fund for purpose of completing school house in District No. 5.

Adjourned Saturday.

The County Commissioners are traveling in the right direction. They reappointed Enoch S. Adams, Superintendent of County Poor Asylum, on the good record he has made, because he managed that institution efficiently and economically. They have ordered that hereafter Township Trustees must not agree to pay more than $2 per month for house rent for poor persons. We believe that this step will eventually result in the Commissioners finally ordering that the Township Trustees must not contract for house rent at all.  They have taken steps to see if the State owes the county any money. They ware also cooperating with the County Auditor in classifying and arranging the school funds, and putting them in good shape. All of these steps are of a business nature and in the interest of good and economical government, and as such are to be commended.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Aug 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Aug 1889 – Page 4, Column 1

THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
School Funds—New Bridge at Allensville—Other County Business.

The County Commissioners, David Armstrong, Orson A. Potter and W. H. Scott, met in the County Auditor’s office last Monday and adjourned Tuesday evening.

Township and School Trustees submitted reports of financial conditions of school funds as follows [See newspaper for reports]:

  • Joseph D. Froman, Trustee York Township
  • Charles McVey, Trustee Jefferson Township
  • Geo. D. Madary, Trustee Craig Township
  • Jefferson C. Smith, Trustee Moorefield Corporation
  • Francis W. Cole, Trustee Pleasant Township
  • Charles C. Morrison, Trustee Cotton Township
  • Lemuel H. Emerson, Trustee Posey Township
  • P. T. Hartford, Treasurer Vevay School Board

Action of report Treasurer Patriot School Corporation was deferred until September term of Commissioners.

The contract for building Allensville bridge was awarded Nassau Worrell at $165.

James A. VanOsdol and M. C. Walden each filed bonds as County Superintendent.

Several bill were allowed.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

David Armstrong, Wm. H. Scott and Orson A. Potter, County Commissioners, and D. N. Haydon, County Auditor, met in regular session Monday, June 3d. Among other business transacted was the following:

James C. Long, Assessor, and Eaton Cotton, deputy Assessor, for Jefferson township and city of Vevay; Jackson Land, Assessor York Township; Benjamin F. McIntire, Assessor Posey Township; Robert B. Littlefield, Assessor Cotton Township; George S. Hulley, Assessor Pleasant Township; Joshua H. Means, Assessor Craig Township, presented their assessment lists and statistical returns. Further consideration deferred until the meeting of Board of Equalization June 17th.

Licenses to retail liquors were granted to Scott W. Hopkins, Thomas Delaney, Vevay; John D. Myers, Markland.

Vevay band was granted permission to erect a music stand on Court House yard.

It was ordered that “in contracts with the poor doctors of the several townships, the contracts shall read: To furnish all necessary medicine and attend as physician and surgeon on all paupers and poor persons in their township or precinct.”

The following physicians were employed for paupers and poor persons:

  • Jefferson Township, Dr. P. S. Sage, $90 a year
  • Cotton Township, Drs. J. W. and C. L. VanOsdol, $48
  • Craig Township and Poor Asylum, Dr. P. S. Sage
  • Pleasant Township—Bennington precinct, Dr. Scott Culbertson, $30
  • York Township—Markland precinct, Dr. John S. Woodside, $30; Florence precinct, Dr. J. M. W. Langsdale, $25
  • Posey Township, Dr. E. M. Cheever, $75

Charles G. Adams, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for the quarter ending May 31st, 1889, amounting to $25,497.56. Compared with records, found correct and approved.

Adjourned last Friday to meet next Monday, 17th.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Jun 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1889 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by Switzerland County Commissioner’s Court, June Term, 1889:

QUARTERLY REPORT.

PAUPER EXPENSE.

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Jefferson Township.

  • Theodore Pickett, house rent for Vina Courtney, $9.00
  • Mrs. Liley Detraz, house rent for Mr. John Orem, $8.00
  • Mrs. A. Russell, house rent for Mrs. Steele, $6.00
  • Wm. Johnston, house rent for Mrs. Simpson, $4.50
  • Fred. Saberton, house rent for Mrs. Schenck, $3.75
  • Henry Todd, house rent for Mrs. Tague, $6.00
  • Dr. A. G. Craig, house rent for Simeon Leach, $3.00
  • J. C. Wells, house rent for Mrs. Tague, $2.50
  • Mrs. Goodwin, house rent for Mrs. Tague, $3.50
  • F. L. Grisard, house rent for Wm. Daily
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Simeon Leach, $12.65
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for George J. Taylor, $8.25
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Samuel Butler, $6.30
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Bosaw, $6.45
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mark Smith, $1.75
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Joseph Redd, $13.00
  • Loring & Clendening, goods for Hawes Redd, $5.00
  • Abner Gates, goods for Joseph Lientz, $1.00
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished Mrs. Tague, $1.10
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished Mark Smith, $1.10
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished Mrs. Bosaw, $2.10
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished Samuel Butler, $2.20
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished Noah Martin, $3.65
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished Simeon Leach, $2.00
  • Silas Told, coal furnished Mrs. Schenck, $2.80
  • Silas Told, coal furnished Mrs. John Orem, $2.80
  • Silas Told, coal furnished Mrs. Simpson, $1.00
  • Silas Told, coal furnished Mrs. Wilcox, $1.00
  • Mrs. E. Courtney, keeping Chester Pelsor, $16.00
  • Wm. Smith, digging 2 pauper graves, $4.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Tague, $6.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Schenck, $6.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Simpson, $15.00
  • Julia Wolf, keeping Bennie Barker, $11.25
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Hawes Redd, $3.15
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Sarah Miller & child, $14.00
  • George N. Reeves, goods for Lavina Courtney, $15.02
  • George Haskell, burying negro child, $5.00
  • Noah N. Martin, for Noah N. Martin, $10.00
  • John W. Smiley, burying Mark Smith, $5.00
  • John W. Smiley, burying negro child, $5.00
  • Scott & Brown, goods for Joe Sullock, $2.00
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Agnes Boggs, $10.35
  • Mary Gottamiller, keeping John Gottamiller, $10.00
  • Wm. Smith, digging grave for Mary Edna Shafer, deceased, $2.00

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of York Township.

  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Margaret See, $2.50
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Nancy Clements, $2.50
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $7.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sarah Burk, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Clements, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Bettie Chaise, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Andrew J. Ralston, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nellie Skidmore, $10.00
  • John I. O’Neal, flour for Calvin Fredenburg, $4.00
  • John I. O’Neal, flour for Calvin Fredenburg, $3.00
  • John I. O’Neal, flour for Nancy Bosaw, $1.50
  • W. C. Robinson, goods for Margaret See, $3.00
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper, $10.00
  • Crawford Miller, burial expense for Abraham Williamson, $31.40
  • Wm. Marsh, taking to poor farm Robt. Kilgore, $3.50

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Posey Township.

  • S. Howe & Co., goods for Andrew J. Boyd, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mrs. John Gurley, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mrs. H. Peters, $5.00
  • E. E. North, goods for John Bailey, $4.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Mrs. Frank Emerson, $2.00
  • E. E. North, goods for John Banks, $2.00
  • E. E. North, goods for Pollard Anderson, $0.68
  • Harris & Galbreath, goods for Mrs. H. Gillis, $10.00
  • Henry Nave, goods for Fred Young, $1.00
  • N. H. North, goods for Christian Icenogle, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, goods for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, goods for Fred Young, $2.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for Mrs. Paschal Lamkins, $4.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for Mrs. Frank Emerson, $1.50
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for Mrs. Rice, $5.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for John Banks, $3.00
  • Dibble & Cheever, taking to Poor House Mrs. & Mr. Shipman, $4.00
  • Bose Vawter, taking to Poor House Fred Young, $0.50
  • Stanley Tull, horse hire, Trustee visiting Mrs. & Mr. Shipman, $1.00

Reported by Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Cotton Township.

  • A. J. Sedam, goods for T. J. Heath and family, $12.00
  • Chas. O. Potter, goods for John Andrews, $3.00
  • Lewis Bocock, sawing wood for John Andrews, $1.50
  • Henry Kuhlman, hauling wood for John Andrews, $1.00
  • Henry Kuhlman, taking Nancy Andrews to Poor House, $3.50
  • D. P. Oak, keeping Henry C. Graves, $10.00
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for Harry Humphrey, $8.00
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for David Tibbetts, $10.00
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for Elias Brown, $19.50
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Mary Merrill and family, $20.25
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Indiana Johnson, $3.00
  • Mary Richmond, keeping Hugh Pelsor, $8.00
  • Hugh S. Pickett, keeping Lena & Lula Pelsor, $20.00
  • Thomas Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor, $10.00
  • U. H. Stow, keeping Amanda English, $10.00
  • Harvey Faudre, keeping Orville Bosaw and Minnie Johnson, $21.25
  • Wm. Carnine, keeping three children from poor house, $31.87
  • O. W. Potter, keeping Edith Miles from poor house, $10.62

Reported by Township Trustee and Overseer of Poor of Pleasant Township.

  • James P. Marsh, goods for John E. Courtney, $8.00
  • Miss O. H. Ricketts, goods for Mrs. McDaniel, $10.00
  • L. B. Ryan, 3 cords wood for Wm. R. Sutherland
  • James H. Gibbs, provisions for Mrs. M. D. Lientz and family, $9.00
  • James H. Shaw, provisions for Minnie Griffin & child, $5.00
  • John S. Steele, provisions for Mrs. Jane Nelson, $9.95
  • John S. Steele, provisions for Wm. R. Sutherland and wife, $12.74
  • E. S. Richards, 3 cords wood for Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $4.80
  • Oliver Glenn, house rent for Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $3.00
  • Jennie Pearce, house rent for Wm. Sutherland, $5.50
  • D. C. Valentine, keeping Ed LeClerc, $6.00
  • Mrs. Rogers, keeping Mrs. Bray, $10.00
  • Milo R. Cole, keeping Nora Turner, $6.00

Reported by Township Trustee and Overseer of Poor and Craig Township.

  • Larkin Turner, for keeping Wm. Turner, $20.00
  • James Cooper, keeping Jane Cooper, $10.00
  • Nicholas Webber, keeping Sarah Adams, $10.00
  • Thomas Haskell, house rent for Simeon Tague, $3.25
  • George W. Haskell, coffin for Simeon Tague, $5.00
  • George D. Madary, clothing for Simeon Tague, $4.00
  • Hall & Fallis, provisions for Ostrander family, $10.40
  • Otis S. Waldo, goods for 2 orphan children kept by Alex Tilley, $5.00

County Asylum and Poor Farm Expense.

  • Enoch S. Adams, Superintendent of Asylum & Poor Farm, allowed for caring for inmates of Poor House, $612.20; two pumps for Poor House, $14.50; taking pauper Ella Ellis to Vevay, $0.75; burying Conrad VanDuzen, $2.00
  • Union Furniture Company, three bedsteads for Poor House, $9.75
  • A. J. Schenck, pump chain and rubber buckets for Poor House, $4.35
  • John W. Smiley, coffin for Conrad VanDuzen, $5.00
  • Z. I. Yonge, bed ticking for Poor House, $2.70
  • Tim Porter, conveying pauper to Poor House, $1.45

Pauper Doctors’ Allowance.

  • Dr. E. M. Cheever, for Posey Township, $37.50
  • Drs. J. W. & C. L. VanOsdol, for Cotton Township, $23.50
  • Dr. John H. Shadday, for Craig Township, $21.00
  • Dr. P. S. Sage, for Jefferson Township, $22.50
  • Dr. R. M. Copeland, Bennington precinct, $12.50
  • Dr. Scott Culbertson, Moorefield precinct, $15.80
  • Dr. J. M. Langsdale, Florence precinct, $12.50
  • Dr. John Woodside, Markland precinct, $12.50

COUNTY OFFICERS’ FEES & SALARIES.

  • Charles G. Adams, Co. Treasurer, $200.00
  • Geo. S. Pleasants, Co. Attorney, $25.00
  • M. C. Walden, County Superintendent, $308.00
  • R. T. F. Abbott, Clerk’s fees case State Ind. vs. Sam’l H. Porter, possession real estate, $7.90
  • W. S. Tower, Sheriff’s fees same case, $2.05
  • D. N. Haydon, County Auditor, salary & fees, $480.15
  • David Armstrong, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Wm. H. Scott, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Orson A. Potter, 5 days as Commissioner, $17.50
  • Oscar Williamson, 5 days as Sheriff Commissioners’ Court, $10.00

ASSESSMENT OF REVENUE.

  • Jas. C. Long, assessing City of Vevay, 52 days, $104.00
  • Eaton Cotton, assessing Jefferson Township, 51 days, $108.00
  • Jackson Land, assessing York Township, 58 days, $116.00
  • Benj. F. McIntire and deputy, assessing Posey Township, 64 days, $128.00
  • Geo. S. Hulley, assessing Moorefield and Pleasant Township, $120.00
  • Robert B. Littlefield, assessing Cotton Township, 41 days, $82.00
  • Joshua H. Means, assessing Craig Township, 57 days, $114.00

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • Sentinel Printing Co., books and stationery, $55.75
  • Walter A. Knox, pringint and advertising, $6.30
  • W. J. Baird, advertising and printing, $38.95

BRIDGE & HIGHWAY.

  • L. H. Emerson, part expense repair of bridge at Turner’s Branch, $103.65
  • David Armstrong, lumber and repairing Indian Creek Bridge, $1.50
  • Wm. Cunningham, assessing damages in change of highway, $1.50
  • J. W. Smiley, horse hire for Commissioners to visit Allensville bridge, $1.88

CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, boarding prisoners and jail expense, $82.80
  • A. J. Schenck, wallpaper, supplies for jail house, $11.41
  • F. L. Grisard, supplies for Sheriff and jail, &c., $1.30
  • P. C. Holland, coal for jail, Sheriff’s order, $10.00

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, summoning Grand and Petit Jurors, $30.00

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • Oscar Williamson, care Court House and yard, $22.95
  • Thomas Delaney, lumber for repair Court House cistern, $2.88
  • James K. Pleasants, lumber for repair Court House cistern, $3.78
  • Scott & Brown, coal oil, brooms, &c., $2.18

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE.

  • C. G. Adams, office expense, postage, etc., $3.15
  • D. N. Haydon, office expense, postage, etc., $6.55
  • John Hollcraft, J. P. fees in case Paris C. Snyder, insane, $1.60
  • George Rayl, Constable fees in case Paris C. Snyder, insane, $2.80
  • B. L. Simmons, Mayor, costs in case Mary D. Torrence, insane, $1.80
  • J. D. Brindley, Marshal, costs in case Mary D. Torrence, insane, $0.95
  • Francis W. Cole, enumerating voters of Pleasant Township, $32.00
  • Joseph McClanahan, Sr., taxes refunded, $16.14

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

PROBATE DOCKET.

The acts of the Clerk in vacation were approved and confirmed.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Admr. of Jonathan Miles, deceased, vs. Sarah A. Miles; petition to sell real estate. The Admr. filed a report of the sale of real estate to Sarah A. Miles. Said report was confirmed.

F. M. Griffith, Guard. of minor heirs of John and Susan Beatty, deceased, filed a partial report.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

J. K. Pleasants vs. Henry Charlton; on note and account. Judgment for plaintiff for $66.92.

Vevay Reveille – 9 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. Wm. Rook; selling liquor without license. Seven indictments; plead guilty to three—fined $5 in each. Remaining four nolled.

State vs. Ira Taylor; selling liquor to minor. Tried by Court—found not guilty.

State vs. Geo. Scott; selling liquor to minor. Plead guilty—fined $20.

State vs. James Joyce; disturbing meeting. Plead guilty—fined $5.

Jas. A. VanOsdol, Admr. of Ealey A. Howard, vs. Lewis F. Works et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Mary Fox et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Jennette Scott Ryan vs. John Scott et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Lou Neal and Julia Boswell (colored) plead guilty to being prostitutes. Sentence suspended until further order of Court.

J. K. Pleasants vs. Frank Cunningham; on notes. Judgment for plaintiff for $186.58.

State vs. William Plew; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $5.

State vs. Frank Scott; selling liquor on Sunday. Four indictments. Plead guilty to one—fined $10. Remaining three nolled.

State vs. Frank Graham; selling liquor to minor. Two indictments. Plead guilty to one—fined $20. Remaining one nolled.

State vs. Leonard Banta; assault and battery. Plead guilty—fined $1.

State vs. Lett Tandy; being a prostitute. Found guilty—sentenced suspended.

William Waltz vs. Andrew J. Watz; to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Neal; drawing knife. Plead guilty—fined $1.

Samuel W. Rochat vs. Medney Tardy; on judgment. Judgment for plaintiff for $92.50.

State vs. Theodore F. H. Sullivan; trespass. Indictment quashed—defendant discharged.

Eliza B. Rayl vs. John Rayl; divorce—granted.

State vs. Hugh Land; assault and battery. Tried—found not guilty.

Five men all guilty to the charge of public intoxication and were each fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Lewella Deppe was adopted by Jeremiah Plew and wife, and her name was changed to Lewella Deppe Plew.

Thos. F. McCreary, Admr. of J. Stewart, deceased, filed a partial report.

F. W. Cole, Guardian of heirs of C. W. Olmstead, filed a partial report.

Thos. F. McCreary, Guardian of heirs of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased, filed a partial report.

Joseph Voris, Admr. of Anthony Brinson, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Albert G. Craig, Guardian of Lillie C. Schenck, was ordered to sell one acre of land belonging to said ward in J. Sheets addition to Vevay.

Maggie Fisher, Admr. of Alex. Fisher, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Wm. Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report.

Mary Bristow, Admr. of James Bristow, deceased, vs. Nettie P. Bristow et al; petition to sell real estate—land ordered sold.

Phoebe Stepleton vs. Moses Allen, Executor of David Allen, deceased; exceptions to inventory. Judgment for plaintiff.

Eli Sturgeon, Guardian of Amie Dusch et al, filed a final report and was discharged.

Ben C. Mead, Executor of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, filed a partial report.

Vevay Reveille – 16 May 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

CIVIL DOCKET.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Nancy McKay et al; foreclosure School Fund mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff for $16.50 (costs).

Philander S. Sage, Admr. of Elizabeth Walden, deceased vs. Henry Walden; to recover money. Dismissed—judgment for costs against plaintiff.

State vs. Samuel Scott; public intoxication. Plead guilty—fined $1.

Charles Postel vs. Drucilla Postel; divorce—granted.

Charles Goldenburg vs. Henry Georgell et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $345.77.

A. G. Craig vs. Paris F. Snyder et al; for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff with $1 damages.

U. P. Schenck et al vs. U. P. Craig; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Phoebe Stepleton et al vs. Moses Allen et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary McKay et al vs. Cassie Wiseman et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mary C. Brown vs. William Gieske et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Levi Block vs. Joseph Jacobs; damages. Verdict for defendant.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. Scott, Guardian of the heirs of Jennie Scott, deceased, filed a partial report.

Jacob Baker, Jr., Executor of Jacob Baker, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

John J. Douglas, Guardian of heirs of Nelson Tarbox, deceased, filed a partial report.

Emily Loefllier was adopted by Henry and Selena Kehlenbeck and her name was changed to Emily Loellier Kehlenbeck.

Albert G. Craig was appointed Admr., &c., of the estate of Justine Schenck, deceased.

R. E. Hall was appointed Admr. of the estate of Elizabeth Phillips, deceased.

A. G. Craig, Admr., &c., of Justine Schenck, filed a partial report.

John W. Lock was appointed Admr. of the estate of John Lock, deceased.

Wm. S. Tower, Admr. of Louis O. Schroder, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Cyrenius Brown, Admr. of Joseph Cowan, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

John H. Houze, Guardian of Andrew F. Houze, filed a final report and was discharged.

James H. Beard, Admr. of Elizabeth Tapp, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Switzerland County Jury – May 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 25 Apr 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

The following persons were drawn to serve as Jurors for the May Term of Court:

PETIT JURY—Dennis Phillips, Ed E. North, Medney Oakley, Jasper N. Brindley, Harrison Roberts, Henry Schroeder, John B. Andrews, Oscar H. Webb, Fred Esman, Charles Denning, Lincoln Clark and Cornelius Voris.

GRAND JURY—Peter Voris, Jefferson Hizer, Henry J. Banta, Ed P. Goddard, William Mennett and Roderick M. Lyon.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1889

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 21 Feb 1889 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Court convened last Monday. The Grand Jury was empanelled as follows: Isaac Littlefield, Perry Searcy, Leander M. Clendening, William Tegader, Charles Allen, William Beatty.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Geo. W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

The Court approved the acts of the Clerk in vacation.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of the estate of John B. Gordon, deceased, filed a report.

Thomas Thompson, guardian of the heirs of Sam. Blodget, filed a partial report.

Wm. S. Tower, administrator of Robert Stearman, deceased, filed a partial report.

J. A. VanOsdol, administrator of the estate of Ealy A. Howard, filed a partial report.

Levi H. Sedam, guardian of the heirs of Phoebe Mead, filed a partial report.

John D. Phillips, guardian of the heirs of Mary Bennett, filed a partial report.

James W. Love, guardian of the heirs of Jackson P. Searcy, filed a partial report.

Geo. W. McKay, executor of Isaac McKay, filed a partial report.

Israel P. Loring, administrator of Irvin Armstrong, filed a partial report.

Sarah A. Fuget, administrator of Morton D. Fuget, filed a final report and was discharged.

Henry Myers, guardian of the heirs of Philip Etherington, filed a partial report.

Cora Richards, Administratrix of James D. Richards, filed a final report and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 28 Feb 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Geo. W. Connell vs. James Dunning; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Jane Rayl; foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed.

State vs. George Brown; assault and battery. Fined $5.

State vs. George Brown; public intoxication. Dismissed.

Susie Manford vs. James A. Adams; breach of promise and seduction. Judgment for defendant for costs.

State ex rel Susie Manford vs. James A. Adams; bastardy. Judgment for defendant for costs.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. David W. Brownfield et al; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff for $38.72.

State ex rel David N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey Barkis et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Julia A. Mix vs. Wm. T. Mix; divorce. Granted without alimony.

State vs. James Brown; assault and battery. Jury disagreed after being out 21 hours.

State ex rel David N. Haydon vs. Hervey Faudre; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Silas Dibble, adm’r of John J. Dibble, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

The last will and testament of Justine Schenck, deceased, was admitted to probate.

James D. Glenn was appointed administrator of the estate of William Glenn, deceased.

Alfred Shaw, guardian of the heir of Merit M. Tague, filed his partial report.

James Hill, administrator, &c., of Samuel Hayde, deceased, filed his report and resignation and was discharged.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Mar 1889 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey Barkis and Savilla Barkis; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $259.08.

State ex rel D. N. Haydon, Auditor, vs. Harvey and Caroline Faudre; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $268.26.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Rebecca Marshall; foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $6.02.

State vs. Ed Taylor; assault and battery (2 cases). Fined $5 in each case.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. James Beck et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for plaintiff for $15.55.

State vs. Alvey Leap; trespass. Plead guilty. Fined $1.

State vs. John McMann; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Wm. McMann; assault and battery. Fined $1.

State vs. Walter Kincaid; assault and battery with intent to rape. Found not guilty.

State ex rel M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Geo. W. Sweezey et al; foreclosure tax lien. Judgment for $24.41.

State vs. Henry Roberts; selling liquor to a minor. Plead guilty. Fined $20.

Cora McGrew vs. Charles O. McGrew; divorce. Granted.

Gustaf H. Schrumpf vs. Robert Kline; slander. Verdict for defendant.

The claims of F. M. Brown for $2, E. M. Cheever for $5.25, and R. A. Steele for $59.50, against the estate of Sarah B. Fisher, deceased, were allowed.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator of Ulysses P. Schenck, deceased, filed a partial report.

The claim of Ashbury Fisher vs. estate of Alexander B. Fisher was allowed for $15.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Mar 1889 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
W. T. Friedley, Judge; M. R. Sulzer, Prosecuting Attorney.

Charles Peak, &c., vs. Oliver M. Given et al; damages. Judgment for defendant.

U. P. Craig vs. Wm. H. Vawter; possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Allen Estes; assault and battery. Found guilty. Fined $25.

State vs. James Brown; assault and battery with intent to murder. Found guilty. Fined $5 and sent to State’s prison for 2 years.

The will of Stephen Ellis, deceased, was admitted to probate and Thomas Spencer was appointed Administrator of his estate.