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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Apr 1888 – Page 4, Column 5

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Justine A. Cook et al vs. Charles W. Humphrey; foreclosure of chattel mortgage; judgment for plaintiff for $110.25 and foreclosure of mortgage.

Rosanna Searcy vs. Stephen J. Searcy; divorce; motion for new trial overruled.

Margaret J. Farris vs. Orem McKay et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff and foreclosure.

Jane B. Works vs. Addison Works; divorce; motion for a new trial overruled.

The defendant in the Searcy divorce case was ordered to pay the Clerk of the Switzerland Circuit Court $50 additional attorney’s fees for the plaintiff’s attorneys.

The Judge decided that each party must pay their own costs in the Works divorce case.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

George S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a report of the sale of real estate.

John K. Pye was appointed Administrator of the estate of John Kerr, deceased.

John K. Pye, Administrator of the estate of John Kerr, deceased, was authorized to sell personal property at private sale.

Geo. S. Pleasants, Administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a partial report.

Philander S. Sage was appointed Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Walden, deceased.

James Culbertson, Guardian of Clarence and Nettie Culbertson, filed a report and was discharged as to Clarence and the matter was continued as to Nettie.

John C. F. Baumann, Administrator of the estate of Margaret Scholle, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Thomas Carver, Administrator of the estate of Rosetta Carver, deceased, filed a partial report.

J. C. F. Baumann vs. estate of Margaret Scholle, deceased; claim on account allowed for $80.

Vevay Reveille – 3 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, vs. John F. Green et al; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $1,388.

Catharine Miles vs. Edward Miles; divorce; granted.

Henry H. Knox vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure; judgment for $1,947.15 and foreclosure.

The Grand Jury returned 7 indictments.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Charles W. Johnson, guardian of Jonn W. and Flora C. Johnson, filed a final report and was discharged.

Addison Works, guardian of Willie and Luella Moxley, filed a partial report.

Martha M. Roy, guardian of the heirs of Aaron Windheaizer, filed a partial report and an inventory.

Benjamin C. Mead, administrator of the estate of Elias M. Humphrey, deceased, filed a partial report.

James Shaw, guardian of Eddie W. Shaw, filed a partial report.

Mary Bristow, Administratrix of the estate of James F. Bristow, deceased, allowed the claims of J. W. Smith for $24 and James S. Knox for $3.

Albert G. Craig, guardian of Justine A. and Lillie C. Schenck, filed a report and was discharged as to Justine, and the matter continued as to Lillie.

Vevay Reveille – 10 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Henry K. Knox vs. John Gill et al; foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $1,947.15 and foreclosure.

Sanford R. Wilson, guardian of Margaret Wilson, an insane person, vs. Olive Goddard et al; to set aside deed; judgment for defendant.

Wilbert L. Fisk vs. John H. Cunningham; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $135.06.

Justine Schenck et al vs. Wm. Rocaat et al; for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Justine Schenck et al vs. John Hart et al; for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Jeremiah McCreary vs. Sarah A. Long; on note; judgment for plaintiff for $171.

State vs. Frank Emerson; assault and battery with intent to kill; jury disagreed.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

George S. Pleasants, administrator, &c., of the estate of Jonathan Miles, deceased, vs. Sarah Ann Miles et al; petition to sell real estate; land ordered to be sold.

Jane Dugan, guardian of the minor heirs of John F. Pate, deceased, filed a petition to sell real estate; sale ordered.

Robert A. Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker, filed a partial report.

The estate of Newburry Gleason, deceased, being under $500 was given to his widow, Laura J. Gleason.

The claim on note of Harriet G. Shulse vs. estate of Jno. B. Gordon, deceased, was allowed by the Court for $80.

James A. VanOsdol, guardian of Arthur Efner, deceased, filed a partial report.

William Hall, executor of the estate of Joshua Smithson, deceased, filed a partial report.

Petit Baxter, guardian of Mary C. and Elizabeth Baxter, filed a report, and was discharged as to Mary and the matter continued as to Elizabeth.

Peter McMakin, administrator of the estate of Margaret McMakin, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Robert Harris, guardian of Bessie Barker; petition to sell real estate; land ordered to be sold.

Vevay Reveille – 17 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Waltz et al vs. George Waltz et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

David Cowan et al vs. James Cowan et al; partition. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Elizabeth Myers vs. Charles E. Myers; divorce. Granted.

Charles Henry vs. Narcissa Henry; divorce. Refused.

Bartholomew Strack vs. Wm. F. North; damages. Judgment for defendant.

Levi Orem vs. Hiram Ford et al; injunction. Judgment for defendants.

Silas Q. Howe vs. Andrew Shafer et al; on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $237.20.

Fletcher Burrows vs. David N. Haydon, Auditor, et al; to redeem real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Walter Bales; selling liquor without license. Plead guilty; fine $5.

State vs. Walter Bales and James McCorkhill. Dismissed as to Bales; McCorkhill plead guilty, fine $5.

State vs. Philip Adams and James Cooper; obstructing highway. Verdict not guilty, returned by jury.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

F. M. Griffith was appointed guardian of Henry Whitson, a person of unsound mind.

Wm. Tait, Administrator of the estate of Martha Leap, deceased, filed a report of the sale of personal property.

The sale of the W. half of lot 116, Vevay, by Eliza H. Adkinson, guardian of the minor heirs of Wesley Adkinson, was confirmed. Said guardian then filed a partial report.

John Andrew, guardian of Perry Andrew, filed a final report and was discharged.

Samuel Thompson et al vs. David Blodgett et al; exception to reports. Judgment for defendants for costs.

John Orem, Administrator of the estate of Benjamin F. Graves, filed a partial report.

Thomas A. Spencer, guardian of Harvey Rodgers, filed a partial report.

W. M. Patton, Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Bray, deceased, filed a partial report and resignation and was discharged.

Thomas A. Spencer, guardian of the minor heirs of John Rodgers, deceased, filed a partial report.

Lewis F. Works, Administrator of the estate of Columbus Bennett, deceased, filed a partial report.

David Cowan vs. Cyrenius W. Brown, Administrator; claim on account. Judgment for $606.15 for plaintiff.

Vevay Reveille – 24 May 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

David Cowan et al vs. James Cowan et al. Partition; Commissioners filed a report of the partition of land.

John Waltz et al vs. George Waltz et al. Partition; Commissioners filed a report of the partition of land.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Jonas C. Lee, administrator of the estate of Christopher Nolle, deceased, filed a partial report.

George S. Pleasants, administrator of the estate of Alfred Tapp, deceased, filed a petition to settle said estate as insolvent.

Sallie A. Danglade vs. Joseph W. Rutherford, administrator of the estate Joseph Rutherford, deceased. On note; allowed by agreement for $33.66.

F. M. Griffith, assignee of T. H. Downey & Son, filed a report.

Joseph W. Rutherford, administrator of the estate of Joseph Rutherford, deceased, filed a partial report.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings for June 1888 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jun 1888 – Page 4, Column 4

The County Commissioners

Granted liquor licenses to John D. Myers, Markland, and Thos. Delaney, Vevay.

They also extended the time for collecting the railroad tax indefinitely.

Some few minor claims were allowed, but nothing more of importance was done.

The Board of Equalization was in session two days. They passed on the Assessors’ returns,

Vevay Reveille – 21 Jun 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

COUNTY BUSINESS.

Among other business transacted by the County Commissioners at their recent session was the following:

John D. Myers, Markland, Thomas Delaney, Vevay, were granted license to retail liquors.

C. G. Adams, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for last quarter, amounting to $23,558.53, which were compared with Auditor’s books, found correct and cancelled.

The following persons were appointed Inspectors of Elections:

  • Craig Township—John F. Cotton. Place of voting changed to Cotton School House. Precinct No. 2, Albert Brindley.
  • Pleasant—Moorefield, Precinct No. 2, William Culbertson.
  • Cotton—East Enterprise, Precinct No. 1, Eugene W. Heath.
  • Posey—Davis’ Corner, Precinct No. 2, Jacob V. Powell.
  • York—Florence, Precinct No. 1, Andrew W. Given.
  • Jefferson—Jacksonville, Precinct No. 3, Thomas Webster. Court House, No. 1, Robert A. Knox.

The rate of county taxation was fixed at 65 cents on each $100 and 50 cents on each poll—same as last year.

“It is ordered by the Board that the redemption of county bonds heretofore made by C. G. Adams, Treasurer, with Common and Congressional School Fund, is hereby approved, and the Treasurer is ordered to pay the county bonds now outstanding with the same fund.”

Physicians for poor persons were appointed as follows:

  • Jefferson—Dr. P. S. Sage.
  • Craig township and Poor Asylum—Dr. J. H. Shadday.
  • York—Florence precinct, Dr. J. M. W. Langsdale. Markland Precinct, Dr. J. S. Woodside.
  • Posey—Dr. E. M. Cheever.
  • Cotton—Drs. J. W. & C. L. VanOsdol.
  • Pleasant—Bennington precinct, Dr. R. M. Copeland.

Switzerland County Jury – Apr 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 19 Apr 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

Jurors
For next term of Court, drawn last Monday by Jury Commissioners, Chas. C. Shaw and Jas. P. Orem:

GRAND JURY.—Eugene W. Heath, Joseph F. McKay, Robert W. Armstrong, Day Lester Jr., Wm. H. Morreillion, Thomas J. Stewart. Subpoenaed for first day of term, Monday, April 23.

PETIT JURORS.—Hiram Brown, George Bunger, L. B. Slawson, A. J. Houze, Frank Gray, John Montayne, Selar Mead, William Witherspoon, William T. Detraz, Fred Bakes, Marion Lostutter, Benjamin T. Heady. Subpoenaed for Monday, April 30.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Mar 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

County Business.

Among the business transacted by the County Commissioners at their recent session was the following:

The Board of Commissioners ordered the petition of James Culbertson and others for vacation of highways to be dismissed at the cost of the petitioners.

In the matter of the Congressional School Fund belonging to Congressional Townships 3-12 4-12 & 5-12 E., and belonging to Jefferson and Switzerland counties, the Board being sufficiently advised as to the claim of Jefferson county as to balance of Congressional interest accruing and remaining unpaid for the years 1877 to 1887 inclusive, it was ordered that the Auditor draw a warrant on the County Treasurer for the sum of $553.60 in favor of Jefferson county.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Mar 1888 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Commissioners’ Court of Switzerland county, at their March Session, 1888:

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.

  • Jacob S. Shadday, 13 days as overseer of poor, $26.00
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mary Jennings & family, $16.16
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Mrs. Gabe Taylor, $11.35
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Simeon Leach & wife, $12.10
  • F. L. Grisard, house rent for Wm. Daily, $9.00
  • F. L. Grisard, shoes for Mrs. Leach, $2.50
  • Jacob S. Shadday, goods for Alonzo Hawkins & family, $12.40
  • Jacob S. Shadday, goods for Mrs. Mary Griffith & family, $19.18
  • Gottleib Leitner, flour for Mrs. Mary Griffith & family, $12.75
  • Gottleib Leitner, flour for Alonzo Hawkins & family, $8.50
  • Eleanor Courtney, keeping Pelsor child, $8.00
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Nancy Schenck, $2.41
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Rhoda Steele, $2.00
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Joseph Bullock, $3.00
  • O. S. Waldo, school books for Griffith & Dickason children, $2.25
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Joseph Bullock, $2.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Nancy Schenck, $6.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mr. J. Hewitt, $7.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Rhoda Steele, $2.00
  • Peter E. Told, coal furnished poor persons, $78.45
  • Josephine Edmonson, shoes & keeping Jerry Plew, $6.00
  • George Reeves, goods for Sarah Miller & family, $14.00
  • George Reeves, goods for Polly McClelland, $12.33
  • Marion Turner, house rent for Polly McClelland, $6.00
  • Wm. Smith, digging graves for Dick Russell and Tandy child, $3.50
  • John Smiley, coffin for Jennings child, $5.00
  • Sam. Spencer, house rent 3 mos. Elizabeth Simpson, $4.50
  • Clendening Bros., goods for Rhoda Steele, $2.02
  • Shaw & Detraz, goods for A. R. Boggs, $4.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, goods for Rhoda Steele, $2.00
  • Robert Knox, aid furnished traveler, $1.65
  • Scott & Brown, goods for Joseph Bullock, $1.00
  • Scott & Brown, goods forIra Tower, $3.20
  • Scott & Brown, goods for David Dodd, $3.00
  • Mrs. A. Russell, house rent for Rhoda Steele, $3.00
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Agnes Boggs & sister, $12.33
  • Dicey Estes for keeping McGee children, $12.00
  • Mary Gottamiller for keeping John Gottamiller, $10.00
  • Julia Wolf, for keeping Ben Barker, $11.25
  • Noah Martin, allowed for himself, $10.00
  • James H. Curry, for keeping Mary Spears, $8.00
  • Harry Schmied, house rent for Boggs family, $27.00
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin for Dick Russell, $5.00
  • Mrs. Lucy Detraz, house rent for Mrs. John Orem, $8.00
  • Sallie Martin, keeping Ed. Taylor’s child, $13.00
  • Golay & Stevens, school books for poor children, $2.00
  • P. C. Holland, coal furnished poor persons, $9.41
  • R. A. Knox, shoes for Jennie Cayton, $1.75
  • Mary Bristow, house rent for Nancy Schenck, $4.50
  • A. G. Craig, house rent for Mrs. Leach, $3.00
  • Wm. Smith, digging grave for Catharine Windhizer, $2.00
  • Str City of Vevay, deck passage Silas Shelly, $0.75
  • James Curry, keeping Barnes boy & Ella Ellis, $54.00
  • Dr. P. S. Sage, pauper Dr. for Jefferson Tp., $20.00

COTTON TOWNSHIP.

  • Orson A. Potter, 8 days as overseer of poor, $16.00
  • S. R. Heath, goods furnished Mary Merrill, $19.44
  • S. R. Heath, goods furnished Elias Brown and wife, $13.66
  • S. R. Heath, goods furnished Adonijah Day, $1.99
  • C. O. Potter, goods furnished John Andrews, $2.50
  • G. F. Simpson, goods furnished Clarinda Holdcraft, $2.00
  • A. J. Sedam, provisions for Mrs. Montooth, $2.00
  • A. J. Sedam, provisions for Thos. J. Heath, $6.00
  • A. J. Sedam, provisions for George Moody, $3.00
  • James H. Gibbs, goods for David Tibbett, $10.13
  • Mary Richmond, keeping 3 poor children, $28.00
  • Thomas Lawton, keeping and Dr. fee Ben Pelsor, $13.00
  • U. H. Stow, keeping Amanda English, $10.00
  • John H. Robbins, keeping Eli Farwood, $10.00
  • Wm. Carnine, keeping 3 children from poor house and books, $32.27
  • Harvey Fandre, keeping 2 children from poor house, $21.25
  • Elizabeth Smith, keeping 1 child from poor house, $10.62

YORK TOWNSHIP.

  • J. D. Froman, 9 days as overseer of poor, $18.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Margaret See, $3.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Nancy Clemens, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sarah Burk, $7.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Erastus Scudder, $9.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Betsey Chase, $6.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for W. H. Ralston, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Clemens, $4.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Andrews, $10.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nellie Skidmore, $10.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Margaret Coy, $6.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $7.00
  • Wm. C. Robinson, goods for Mahala Wheeler, $20.00
  • Wm. C. Robinson, goods for Margaret See, $7.00
  • G. N. Reeves, goods for Nancy Pettit, $5.00
  • J. I. O’Neal, flour for Calvin Fredenburg, $3.00
  • J. I. O’Neal, flour for Oliver Wheeler, $6.00
  • J. I. O’Neal, flour for Nancy J. Bosaw, $3.00
  • W. C. & S. L. Benedict, goods for Nancy J. Bosaw, $3.00
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Nipper, $10.00

POSEY TOWNSHIP.

  • Lemuel H. Emerson, 6 days as overseer of poor, $17.00
  • E. E. North, groceries for Mrs. E. Courtney, $10.10
  • E. E. North, groceries for Mrs. H. Peters, $5.00
  • E. E. North, groceries for John Banks, $5.00
  • E. E. North, groceries for Robert Cott, $5.00
  • E. E. North, groceries for John Bailey, $3.00
  • E. E. North, groceries for Wm. Miller, $5.00
  • N. H. North, goods for Mrs. Gillis, $10.00
  • N. H. North, goods for Mrs. John Craig, $5.00
  • N. H. North, goods for Christian Icenogle, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, goods for John Bailey, $3.00
  • Wm. Gockel, goods for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, goods for J. F. Icenogle, $2.00
  • Wm. Gockel, goods for Mrs. John Gurley, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., provisions for Andrew J. Boyd, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., provisions for Thomas McDale, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., provisions for Rebeccah Day, $10.00
  • J. W. Love, goods for Mrs. Paschal Lamkin, $5.00
  • G. B. Wade, coffin and box for Mahala Larrison, $5.00
  • Taylor Curran, wood for Elza Courtney, $1.25
  • Helen A. Humphrey, care of Fred Young, $6.00
  • W. A. Olcott, school books for Craig children, $1.35

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP.

  • L. B. Slawson, 9 days as overseer of poor, $18.00
  • J. S. Steele, provisions & groceries, Mr. & Mrs. Sutherland, $7.33
  • J. S. Steele, provisions & groceries, Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $4.00
  • J. S. Steele, provisions & groceries, Minnie Rogers, $4.00
  • J. S. Steele, provisions & groceries, John Griffin, $6.00
  • J. S. Steele, provisions & groceries, John Courtney, $1.40
  • Ben Belden, flour for John Courtney, $6.00
  • Ben Belden, flour for Dyson Aldrich, $7.50
  • Ben Belden, flour for John Griffin, $7.00
  • L. B. Slawson, wood and flour, Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $15.50
  • G. S. Hulley, bacon for Mrs. Sutherland, $1.62
  • Henry Kettenbuck, dry goods for Dyken Aldrich, $2.00
  • Wm. Voris, wood for Wm. Sutherland, $13.00
  • James Mellen, house rent for Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $1.50
  • James P. Orem, house rent for Dyken Aldrich, $3.00
  • R. G. Simpson, provisions, &c., Mrs. M. D. Lientz, $1.00
  • R. G. Simpson, provisions, &c., Wm. Sutherland and wife, $4.40
  • R. G. Simpson, provisions, &c., Jane Nelson, $6.00
  • R. G. Simpson, provisions, &c., John Griffin, $1.00
  • R. G. Simpson, provisions, &c., Dyken Aldrich, $3.50
  • George H. Hotchkiss, wood for Dykan Aldrich, $1.87
  • James P. Marsh, flour for Wm. Sutherland, $1.65
  • O. H. Ricketts, provisions for Mary McDanell, $8.00
  • Rodolph Thiebaud, pr. Sheet, Jane Sutherland, $1.15
  • Eliza H. VanOsdol, care of Minnie Rogers, $3.50
  • Milton Cole, keeping of Nora Turner, $6.00
  • Z. I. Yonge, dry goods by Milton Cole, $3.58
  • Joseph M. Protsman, keeping of Gracie LeClerc, $8.00
  • D. C. Valentine, keeping of Edward LeClerc, $8.00
  • Ebenezer Brandon, keeping of James Ward, $14.25

CRAIG TOWNSHIP.

  • Wm. Tait, for 8 days as overseers of poor, $16.00
  • F. L. Grisard, provisions for Ostrander family, $6.00
  • A. J. Siebenthal, breadstuff for Ostrander family, $4.40
  • Z. I. Yonge, sclothing for George Waltz, $4.00
  • J. W. Smiley, coffin for Mrs. Windheizer, $5.00
  • Nicholas Weber, keeping of Sarah Adams, $10.00
  • Larkin Turner, keeping of William Turner, $10.00
  • William Peelman, keeping of John Peelman, $20.00
  • Wm. Andrew, keeping of Martha C. Windhizer, $9.00
  • Dr. J. H. Shadday, pauper Dr. Craig Tp., $18.00
  • Enoch S. Adams, care of County Asylum, $452.00
  • Z. I. Yonge, goods for County Asylum, $8.00

HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES.

Jefferson Township:

  • J. S. Johnson, material and work, $51.92
  • Thomas J. Gordon, stone work, Hog Run culvert, $68.00
  • David Armstrong, work & superintending work, $3.00

Posey Township:

  • S. Q. Howe, for lumber, $1.21
  • A. Hoffman, for lumber, $4.00
  • J. M. Hughes, for lumber, $2.50
  • Mrs. H. Peters, locust posts, $10.00
  • James Waters, hauling posts and lumber, $2.00
  • John P. McNutt, locust posts, $9.25
  • L. H. Emerson, for lumber, $2.12
  • E. W. Marsh, posts, bolts and work, $11.35
  • Alonzo Fisk, posts and poles, $7.85
  • W. H. Vawter, locust poles, $6.00
  • O. Bradford, posts, lumber, posts and work, $15.50
  • James Dunning, lumber, posts and work, $4.90
  • J. W. Banger, lumber, nails and work, $4.23
  • A. F. Douglas, posts, poles and work, $46.45
  • G. B. Seaver, posts and poles, $1.80
  • J. H. Wade, work, $8.50
  • Wm. Dibble, work, 6.50
  • S. B. McHuron, work, $3.50
  • M. L. VanDorin, post, poles and work, $6.40
  • S. Howe & Co., iron bolts, $9.55

York Township:

  • Americus Benedict, lumber and posts, $38.00
  • Rowland Bliss, locust posts, $8.50
  • J. D. Marsh, work, $10.00
  • M. L. Duplan, iron work Beatty Ford bridge, $3.80
  • Anthony Tilley, work on fills, $7.80
  • Allie Robinson, for posts, $6.50
  • Charley Peak, work and hauling, $21.50
  • Schrumpf & Told, material for barriers, $17.80
  • W. C. & S. L. Benedict, nails for bridge, $1.30

Pleasant Township:

  • Edward Morrison, material & work, Grove Hill, $41.57

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • Wm. B. Burford, books and stationery, $282.31
  • Sentinel Printing Co., blanks, letter heads, &c., $15.07
  • Wm. J. Baird, advertising and printing, $145.80
  • John Henry, binding Reveille for 1887, $3.50
  • Walter A. Know, Printing, $6.25
  • Baker & Thornton, books and stationery, $35.70
  • Steamer City of Madison, freight bill, $0.75
  • David N. Haydon, postage, stationery, &c., $6.29

COUNTY OFFICERS’ SALARIES & FEES.

  • D. N. Haydon, salary, care school fund, fees, &c., $462.13
  • C. G. Adams, salary, $200.00
  • A. G. Craig, salary health officer & expenses, $100.75
  • M. C. Walden, salary Co. Supt., $288.00
  • Wm. R. Johnston, Co. Att’y, $25.00
  • Wm. H. Scott, 6 days Co. Commissioner, $21.00
  • John F. Houze, 6 days Co. Commissioner, $21.00
  • David Armstrong, 6 days Co. Commissioner, $21.00
  • Jas. F. Simpson, 6 days Sheriff Com. Court, $12.00
  • R. T. F. Abbett, fees foreclosure school fund mortgage, $17.40
  • Wm. S. Tower, fees foreclosure school fund mortgage, $6.60
  • Jas. F. Simpson, posting notices school land sale, $10.50
  • Jas. F. Simpson, posting election notices, $21.50
  • Jas. F. Simpson, posting delinquent tax list, $22.50

COURT HOUSE & OFFICE EXPENSE.

  • Wm. M. Patton, springs & hanging screen doors, $5.00
  • G. W. Craig, making shelving Auditor’s office, $10.00
  • C. O. Thiebaud, supplies for Co. Sup’t, $1.73
  • Addison Works, book case Auditor’s office, $6.00
  • James K. Pleasants, shelving lumber, $7.36
  • F. L. Grisard, glass and coal bucket, $1.10
  • Joseph G. Thamann, weighing coal, $1.50
  • C. G. Adams, office expense, $4.00
  • D. N. Haydon, expense incurred in office cleaning, painting, &c., $7.15
  • Hall & Lewis, baize and tacks Court room doors, $10.00
  • C. G. Boerner, repairing Court House clocks, $5.00
  • Jas. F. Simpson, care Court House and yard, $18.25
  • Scott & Brown, coal oil, oil cans, &c., $3.50
  • Philip Strain, repairing pavement & cleaning Court yard, $12.00

CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

  • Jas. F. Simpson, boarding prisoners, $85.40
  • Jas. F. Simpson, summoning grand & petit juries, $20.00
  • Jas. F. Simpson, taking Sandy Sander to Reform School, $36.40
  • Peter E. Told, 100 bu. coal for jail, $12.00

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCES.

  • James P. Orem, retracing faded records, $31.50
  • M. C. Walden, janitor fees, $27.50
  • J. F. Simpson, telegram fee for witness, $0.50
  • John S. Hulley, swearing land appraisers, $0.50
  • E. W. Heath, swearing damage assessors, $0.30
  • Jefferson County Congressional School Fund interest, $553.60

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Robert Knox vs. Sarah M. Wood; foreclosure. Foreclosed.

Woodford C. DeHart vs. Harvey Jack et al; on note. Judgment for $384.95.

Stephen J. Searcy vs. George W. Powell et al; on note. Judgment for $1,138.

W. R. Johnston vs. Mary E. Searcy et al; on account. Judgment for costs.

Banhart Schoffner vs. Sarah Siebenthal et als; on note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $297.13 and foreclosure.

State vs. Walter Reed; riot. Plead guilty; fine $1.

Several cases were dismissed and several continued.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

State vs. Irvin Peters; larceny. Dismissed.

State vs. Kit C. Phillips; assault and battery. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Amie Dush; criminal provocation. Plead guilty; fine $1.

William H. Gridley vs. Wm. O’Neal; on note. Judgmetn for $496.99.

Samuel Stewart vs. John W. Cunningham; appeal. Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

James V. Anderson vs. Phillip Bittel; attachment. Judgment for $81.65.

U. P. Craig vs. Robert Chapman et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $448 and foreclosure.

State ex rel Marcus R. Sulze vs. William A. Chittenden; foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, et al vs. Wm. H. Stewart et al; to set aside deed. Judgment applying the balance of purchase money to the payment of debts.

Harry Schmeid vs. Andrew J. Schenck et al; for rents. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Andrew J. Schenck, administrator, vs. James Kelley et al; for value of improvements. Judgment for defendants for costs.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

R. B. Drake, guardian of Elmer D. Drake, filed his final report and was discharged.

P. Baxter, guardian of the minor heirs of Harmon B. Baxter, filed a partial report.

The claim of Florence Lodge F. & A. M. against the estate of Daniel McCreary for $75, allowed.

The claim of A. G. Craig against the estate of Elizabeth Romerill for $16, allowed.

John Neal, administrator of the estate of Polly Shadday, filed his final report and was discharged.

Maggie Tandy vs. the estate of Mary J. Detraz, Edward Detraz, administrator; claim. Judgment for $3.35 for defendant.

Martha M. Roy was appointed guardian of Amanda Windheaizer et al.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Mar 1888 – Page 4, Column 3

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Samuel M. Bonnell vs. Wm. H. Vawter. Judgment for $213.90.

State ex rel Marcus R. Sulzer vs. James Burk et al. To foreclose tax lien. Judgment for $9.93.

Frederic Stucy et al vs. James Detraz; damages. Judgment for $128.50.

Bartholomew Strack vs. William F. North; damages; continued. Judgment for plaintiff for costs at present term.

Michael Long vs. Allen E. Wiley; an insane person. Judgment for $1,221.58.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, vs. Harvey Jack et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $1,508 and foreclosure.

Ida Corns vs. John Corns; divorce. Granted.

Anna McKay vs. Sarah Siebenthal et al; foreclosure. Commissioner filed report of sale.

State vs. Hiram Calvert; keeping a gaming house. Fined $15.

State vs. Edward Riggs; selling liquor without license; plead guilty. Fined $5.

State vs. Smith Roberts; robbery; imprisonment for 2 years. Disfranchised two years and fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

James M. Scott, Administrator of John F. Doan, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Calvin R. Green, Guardian of the minor heirs of Rebecca Pate, deceased, filed a partial report.

Martha Cain, Guardian of the minor heirs of Oliver P. Cain, deceased, filed a partial report.

Asa Newton, Administrator of the estate of Dillard R. Drake, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Thomas F. McCreary was appointed Administrator of the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; also appointed Guardian of the minor heirs of said decedent.

David Lee, Administrator of the estate of Samuel Blodget, deceased, filed a final report and was discharged.

Charlotte E. Wiley, Guardian of Allen E. Wiley, an insane person, filed a partial report.

Perry K. Cotton, Guardian of Silas Farrell, filed a final report and was discharged.

John H. Heady, Executor of the estate George W. Heady, deceased, filed a report and resignation and was discharged.

Last will of Esther Schwab was admitted to probate and Daniel Trafelet was appointed Executor.

In the estate of Nancy J. Stewart, deceased; Thomas F. McCreary, Administrator. Order to sell personal property issued.

Cyrenius W. Brown was appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph Cowan, deceased.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Mar 1888 – Page 5, Column 1

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

CIVIL DOCKET.

Emma Miles vs. Antony Miles; divorce. Granted.

Wm. A. Chittenden vs. Lawrence B. Chittenden et al; partition. Report of sale of real estate filed.

Rosanna J. Searcy vs. Stephen J. Searcy; divorce. Refused.

Jane B. Works vs. Addison Works; divorce. Refused.

State vs. Harry Marsh; public intoxication. Plead guilty, fined $1.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Wm. C. Robinson, guardian of Aurelia Talbre, an insane person, filed a partial report.

Daniel Trafelet, Executor of the estate of Esther Schwab, filed an inventory.

Maggie Fisher, Administrator of the estate of Alexander B. Fisher, deceased, filed a report of the sale of real estate.

State vs. Indiana ex rel Mary Sweezy vs. William Sweezy; inquest of sanity. Found to be of unsound mind.

Joseph W. Rutherford, Administrator, vs. Margaret Rutherford et al; petition to sell real estate. Real estate ordered to be sold.

Francis R. Dufour, guardian of John D. and James T. Dufour, filed a partial report and was discharged as to James and the matter was continued as to John.

William S. Tower, Administrator vs. Laura B. Gordon et al; petition to sell real estate. Appraisers appointed.

James Hill vs. James Hill, Administrator of the estate of Samuel B. Hyde, deceased; claim on account. Finding and judgment for plaintiff.

Amelia Patton, guardian of Eloine and Madge Patton, filed a final report and was discharged.

Francis M. Griffith appointed guardian of Wm. J. Sweezy, an insane person.

Court adjourned until the April Term, beginning April 23, 1888—4th Monday.

Switzerland County Jury – Feb 1888

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Feb 1888 – Page 4, Column 2

Jurors.

Last Monday Jury Commissioners C. C. Shaw and J. P. Orem drew the names of the following gentlemen to serve as jurors during next term of court, which will commence next Monday:

GRAND JURY.—Ira Brindley, Wm. Waltz, Geo. Moore, W. H. Lamson, Thos. S. Brown, Chas. Norisez, Jr. Summoned for February 13th.

PETIT JURY.—H. B. Voris, John F. Benne, Wm. H. Lee, Wm. W. Peak, Harvey Buchanan, Frank M. Rous, Riley Land, John H. Houze, Edgar Dibble, E. F. Bellamy, Samuel B. Stoops, John F. Maginney. Summoned for February 20th.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Dec 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Court convened Monday morning. For grand jurymen Wm. H. Madison, at his request, was excused, and Charles Lantz, not in the county. Alfred Shaw and John D. Pavey were appointed to fill the vacancies. With these exceptions, the grand jury was as announced last week.

For petit jurymen John K. Lewis and Isaac Richards were excused at their own request. Daniel Melick and Merit H. Banta were appointed to fill the vacancies. With these exceptions, the petit jury was as announced last week.

State vs. John Moore, Sr., and John More, Jr., keeping gaming room. Moore, Jr., plead guilty and was fined $10. Nolle prossed as to Moore, sr.

Carroll S. Tandy vs. Samuel Stewart and others. Foreclosure; judgment for $1,260.80.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. James H. Merit and others. On note; judgment for $332.

Kansas Hollcroft vs. Joseph E. Hart. On note; judgment for $257.

Samuel Adkinson vs. Isaac McKay and others. Foreclosure; judgment for $67.40.

State vs. Simon Peter Cooper. Murder; change of venue to Jefferson county.

The case of Sheriff of Switzerland county on the relation of James V. Anderson vs. Charles J. Dufour, a civil case for possession of property, is now on trial.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Sheriff of Switzerland county, (on relation of James V. Anderson) vs. C. J. Dufour. Civil action for damages. Verdict of jury for defendant.

Kansas Hollcroft vs. Joseph Peelman and others. On note. Judgment for $415.26.

John P. Burrows vs. Alice E. Burrows. Divorce. Granted.

Mary Bristow vs. Nettie P. Bristow and others. Partition. Granted. David Armstrong, David Dyer and James M. Scott appointed to divide land.

State vs. William Stevens. Conveying obscene literature. Verdict of jury—fined $15 and imprisonment 10 days.

Hosier J. Harris vs. George Houze and others. To recover real estate. Judgment for possession of real estate.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 2

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

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Jack and others; foreclosure. Judgment for $7,468.

John W. Fisher vs. Clara Bonnell and others; partition. F. M. Griffith appointed Commissioner to sell land.

Julius Blach vs. Nathan Walden and others; on note. Judgment for $219.50.

State vs. Dorwin Marshall; selling liquor without license. Plea of guilty; fined $5.

Justine Schenck and others vs. Isabella McFadden and others; partition of land.

James Tague vs. Indiana Tague; divorce. Granted.

William R. Walden vs. Nathan Walden; on account. Judgment for plaintiff, $200.

State on relation of Jane Andress vs. Charles Morris; bastardy. Judgment for $400.

Antoinette J. Russell vs. Barney Klenburg. Damages. Judgment for $140.

Mary Bristow vs. Nettie P. Bristow and others. Partition confirmed.

The Wainscott—Phoenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn case, was before Judge Berkshire Tuesday, but on account of the absence of a witness, David Brownfield, (in Tennessee) the case was continued until next week in January.

Judge Friedley will resume Court next Monday.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 3

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

Catharine Hastie vs. Americus Benedict. On note and foreclosure. Judgment for $31.60 and foreclosure.

John M. Joyce, administrator, vs. William J. Hollingsworth et al. On note. Judgment for plaintiff $142.28.

Adolphus E. Merit vs. James H. Bodkin et al. Injunction. Final report approved and receiver discharged.

State vs. David Allen, James Allen and Clarence Allen. Assault and battery. David Allen plead guilty; fined $1. Dismissed as to James and Clarence Allen.

State vs. George Woodfield. Intoxication. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. Joseph Dish. Provocation. Plead guilty; fined $1.

State vs. John Coleman, Joseph Dish, James Bray, Walter Reed and George Woodfield. Dismissed as to Joseph Dish and George Woodfield. John Coleman plead guilty; fined $1.

The Brooks Waterfield Co. vs. Americus Benedict and other. Foreclosure. Judgment for defendant. Justine A. Cook for $2,346.35, and for plaintiff for $1,330.20 and foreclosure of mortgage.

State vs. Robert Manford, John Brown, Joseph Brown and Albert Brown. Manford and John Brown given four years. Albert Brown plead guilty; given 3 years. Dismissed as to Joseph Brown.

Lewis G. Wilson vs. Margaret Wilson. Inquest of insanity. Margaret Wilson adjudged insane and guardian appointed.

Vevay Reveille – 29 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 1

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

Julius Dufour vs. Solomon Wright; for rent. Judgment for plaintiff, $200.

Frank H. McHenry vs. James Cole; damages. Judgment for plaintiff, $300.

State vs. James Girard; selling liquor on Sunday. Plea of guilty; fine $10.

State vs. Sandy Sanders; petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sent to Reform School.

Joseph Schenck et al vs. Julius P. Schenck et al; partition. Appraisers appointed.

John Martin vs. Lyman S. Cole; for possession of real estate. Dismissed.

Mary A. Thompson et al vs. Cora Turner; to adjust lien. Commissioner appointed to sell real estate.

Robert A. Knox vs. Sarah M. Wood; foreclosure. Judgment, $6,237.95.

Anna McKay vs. Sarah Siebenthal et al; foreclosure. Commissioner appointed to sell real estate.

Clara E. McMakin vs. Joseph W. Rutherford et al; foreclosure. Judgment, $105 and foreclosure.

Last Saturday Court adjourned until January 24th.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Dec 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ Allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 3

LIST OF ALLOWANCES.
The following is a List of Allowances made at the last session of Commissioners’ Court, December 5th to 9th, 1887:

PAUPER EXPENSE.

Assistance ordered by Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee and overseer of the poor of Jefferson Township:

  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Susan Day, $4.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mr. Hewitt, $4.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Rhoda Steele, $4.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Jos. Bullock, $1.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Sabberton, $2.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Schenck, $6.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, goods for Mrs. Simpson, $8.00
  • Mrs. Edgar, goods for Nancy Schenck, $2.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, goods for Abe Boggs, $18.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, goods for Susan Jennings, $2.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, goods for Mark Smith, $4.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, goods for Dick Russel, $4.50
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Rhoda Steele, $4.14
  • O. S. Waldo, school books, Sam’l Tague, $0.80
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Nancy Schenck, $2.07
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Ira Tower, $5.00
  • O. S. Waldo, goods for Nelson Griffith, $1.80
  • O. S. Waldo, school books for child at W. P. Dickason’s, $0.45
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for Agnes Boggs, $9.48
  • Loring & Armstrong, goods for Hawes Redd, $6.00
  • Scott & Brown, goods for Dick Russell, $1.00
  • Scott & Brown, goods for Nora Cole, $0.50
  • Jacob S. Shadday, goods for Mary Griffith, $20.93
  • Jacob S. Shadday, goods for Sam’l Tague & family, $15.75
  • Jacob S. Shadday, goods for Mrs. Holdcroft, $7.20
  • Gottlieb Leitner, flour for Mary Griffith, $7.00
  • Eleanor Courtney, keeping Pelsor child, $8.00
  • John Melcher, coal for town poor, $38.00
  • Peter E. Told, coal for town poor, $9.00
  • George Reeves, goods for Sarah Miller, $16.00
  • George Reeves, goods for Polly McClellen, $9.00
  • B. F. Smith, goods for Hawes Redd, $2.65
  • Jas. H. Curry, clothing Mary Speaker, $3.05
  • A. G. Craig, house rent, Mrs. Leach & Simpson, $6.00
  • Jacob Kerth, house rent Leach, $2.50
  • J. W. Smiley, coffin for Hinson Bright, $1.50
  • J. W. Smiley, taking to Poor House Atole Holderon
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Hiram Jennings, $12.40
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Gabe Tarlot, $11.83
  • F. L. Grisard, house rent Wm. Dally, $9.00
  • F. L. Grisard, house rent Polly McClellen, $6.60
  • F. L. Grisard, goods for Simeon Leach, $11.55
  • Thomas Lawton, keeping Ben Pelsor, $12.00

Joseph D. Froman, Trustee York Township.

Allowances furnished but not reported last quarter:

  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Bessie Chase, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Andrews, $10.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Sarah Burk, $6.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Mrs. Skidmore, $8.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $7.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Margaret Coy, $6.00

Allowances Current Quarter:

  • J. I. O’Neal, flour for Fredenberg, $3.00
  • J. I. O’Neal, flour for Oliver Wheeler, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods forSarah Burk, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Wm. H. Rolston, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Mrs. Skidmore, $10.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Harriet Burk, $3.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Calvin Fredenburg, $7.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Betsy Chase, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Marg’t Coy, $5.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, goods for Nancy Andrews, $10.00
  • J. M. W. Langsdale, goods for Marg’t See, $3.00
  • A. Benedict, goods for Wm. Lukie, $2.96
  • Indiana Fulton, keeping Sallie Knipper, $10.00

Lemuel H. Emerson, Trustee Posey Township:

  • S. Howe & Co., goods for Rebecca Day, $10.00
  • S. Howe & Co., goods for Andrew J. Boyd, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., goods for Matthew Stevenson, $5.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for Mrs. Anna Davis, $1.75
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for Mrs. H. Gillis, $8.00
  • J. W. Love & Co., goods for John Banks, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., goods for Mrs. John Gurley, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., goods for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • E. North, goods for Mrs. Noble, $2.00
  • E. North, goods for Thos. McDole, $3.00
  • E. North, goods for Robt. Cotton, $5.00
  • E. North, goods for Mrs. H. Peters, $5.00
  • N. H. North, goods for Christine Icenogle, $5.00
  • N. H. North, goods for Mrs. H. Gillis, $8.00

Orson A. Potter, Trustee Cotton Township:

  • S. R. Heath, goods for Mary Merrill, $22.40
  • S. R. Heath, goods for Elias Brown, $17.35
  • S. R. Heath, school books for Pelsor children, $0.40
  • S. R. Heath, school books for Arthur Bosaw, $0.20
  • Jas. H. Gibbs, goods for David Tibbetts, $8.58
  • A. J. Sedam, goods for Bills children, $6.20
  • Mrs. Mary Richmond, keeping 3 Pelsor children, $28.00
  • J. W. Smiley, coffin for Merrill child, $5.00
  • U. H. Stow, keeping Amanda English, $30.00

Children taken to Poor House:

  • Wm. Carnine, keeping 3 poor children, $31.87
  • Harvey Faudre, keeping 2 poor children, $21.25
  • Elizabeth Smith, keeping 1 poor child, $10.62
  • Wm. Carnine, books for poor children, 0.65

L. B. Slawson, Trustee Pleasant Township:

  • J. S. Steele, provisions, Mr. & Mrs. Sutherland, $9.27
  • J. S. Steele, provisions, M. D. Lientz, $7.00
  • J. S. Steele, provisions, Minnie Rogers, $6.00
  • J. S. Steele, provisions, Dyken Aldrich, $3.50
  • J. S. Steele, flour for John Courtney, $2.50
  • J. P. Marsh, provisions, Mr. & Mrs. Sutherland, $3.85
  • J. P. Marsh, provisions, Mrs. W. D. Lientz, $1.10
  • Wm. Voris, wood for Wm. Sutherland, $7.00
  • Ben. Belden, flour and meal, D. Aldrich, $5.00
  • Ben. Belden, flour and meal, John Courtney, $5.50
  • L. B. Slawson, taking to Poor House Lucinda Manford, $1.50
  • L. B. Slawson, flour for Mrs. Lientz, $1.20
  • James Mellen, 3 mos. for Mrs. Lientz, $1.50
  • Mrs. Phoebe Riley, keeping Jane Nelson, $10.00
  • Charles Padgett, provision Mrs. Sutherland, $2.30
  • Z. I. Yonge & Co., goods Wm. Fancher, $10.00
  • O. H. Ricketts, groceries, Mrs. McDaniel, $8.00

Wm. Tait, Trustee Craig Township:

  • F. L. Grisard, groceries for Ostrander family, $5.20
  • A. J. Siebenthal, breadstuff for Ostrander family, $5.41
  • A. J. Schenck, goods for orphan children at Alex Tilley’s, $6.00
  • G. P. Nash, dry goods for Rachel Roberts, $7.98
  • Wm. Brindley, pork for Nancy Brindley, $6.61

Additional and Regular Allowance for Poor:

  • Joseph M. Protsman, keeping Grace LeClerc, $8.00
  • Ebenezer Brandon, keeping J. S. Ward, $6.37
  • Sallie Martin, keeping Ed Taylor, $5.25
  • Sam’l W. Spencer, rent for Elizabeth Simpson, $3.00
  • Wm. Smith, digging grave for Hinson Bright, $2.00
  • Jackson Leap, care of Hinson Bright, $2.00
  • Nancy Bristow, house rent for Nancy Schenck, $7.50
  • Larkin Turner, keeping Wm. Turner, $10.00
  • Wm. Andrew, keeping Martha C. Wintizer, $9.00
  • Frank W. Peters, keeping Carrie Manford, $12.00
  • Dennis C. Valentine, keeping Eddie LeClerc, $8.00
  • Joseph Adams, taking to Poor House Sam. J. Ward, $0.50
  • F. J. Hollcroft, coffin for Jane Kelch, $5.00
  • W. S. Ferguson, meals for poor family, $2.25
  • Mrs. Lucy Detraz, rent for Mrs. John Orem, $8.00
  • John H. Robbins, keeping Eli Farwood, $10.00
  • N. H. North, provisions for Catharine Craig, $5.00
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin for colored child, $3.00
  • Isaac Turner, transportation paupers from Co., $0.75
  • J. L. Thiebaud, school books for poor children, $19.58
  • O. S. Waldo, school books for poor children, $0.40
  • W. R. Walden, coffin for babe of Alb. Goodwin, $4.00
  • Str. City of Vevay, trans. of Golden family, $3.00
  • Enoch S. Adams, Supt. Poor Asylum, services, $463.30
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, supplies for Poor House, $5.18
  • A. J. Schenck, supplies for Poor Farm, $15.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, supplies for Poor Farm, $6.80
  • Shuff & Waldo, lumber for Poor Farm, $12.00
  • Noah Martin, allowed for himself, $10.00
  • John Gotamiller, allowed for himself, $10.00
  • Dicey Estis, keeping 2 McGee children, $12.00
  • Benjamin Barker, allowed for himself, $11.25
  • Dr. P. S. Sage, poor doctor Jefferson Tp., $20.00
  • Dr. J. H. Shadday, poor doctor Craig Tp., $18.00

BOOKS, STATIONERY & PRINTING.

  • W. B. Burford, allowed, $145.50
  • Baker & Thornton, allowed, $30.25
  • Journal Company, allowed, $35.75
  • W. J. Baird, printing, $15.60
  • P. T. Hartford, $26.25

COUNTY OFFICERS’ SALARIES & FEES.

  • Chas. G. Adams, Treasurer, $200.00
  • P. C. Holland, Auditor, $299.35
  • D. N. Haydon, Auditor, $147.21
  • M. C. Walden, County Superintendent, $284.00
  • W. R. Johnston, County Attorney, $25.00
  • David Armstrong, 5 days Commissioner, $17.50
  • Wm. Scott, 5 days Commissioner, $17.50
  • J. F. Houze, 5 days Commissioner, $17.50
  • J. F. Simpson, 5 days Sheriff, $10.00

HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES.

  • Shuff & Waldo, bridge lumber, $2.13
  • A. E. Merrit, building culvert, $10.00
  • F. L. Grisard, bridge spikes, $0.25
  • David Armstrong, repairs on bridges, $3.25

CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

  • Jas. F. Simpson, receiving & boarding prisoners, &c., $145.50
  • Thos. J. Gordon, setting grate, Sheriff’s house, $2.00
  • Scott & Brown, supplies for jail, $1.45
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, supplies for jail, $1.75

JURY EXPENSE.

  • Jas. F. Simpson, summoning juries, $20.00

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

  • H. Weales & Son, painting and varnishing Court Room, $305.00
  • David Armstrong, cleaning, &c., Court Room, $15.95
  • John Rochat, mowing and cleaning Court House yard, $2.00
  • C. Goldenburg, supplies for Court House, $7.35
  • Hiram Corns, ice for Court House, $4.93
  • Scott & Brown, coal oil, &c., for Court House, $3.95
  • C. G. Adams, office expense, $3.50
  • D. B. Lee, filing stamp, $6.00
  • Jas. F. Simpson, kindling and sundry articles, $27.35
  • P. C. Holland, expressage, 7c., $3.00
  • D. N. Haydon, dater and office expense, $6.80
  • R. T. F. Abbett, office expense, $4.90
  • David Armstrong, superintending Court House repairs, $5.00
  • J. L. Thiebaud, supplies for Court House, $0.65

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCES.

  • P. C. Holland, making up R R Duplicate, $200.00
  • D. N. Haydon, fees in the case of Phillips’ liquor license, $1.80
  • Jas. F. Simpson, fees in the case of Phillips’ liquor license, $1.80

TAXES REFUNDED.

  • Edward Driver, erroneous improvement, $3.96

Switzerland County Commissioners – Dec 1887

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Dec 1887 – Page 4, Column 1

COUNTY BUSINESS.
What the County Commissioners Did.

John F. Houze, William H. Scott and David Armstrong, constitute the Board of County Commissioners, with David N. Haydon, Auditor, as Secretary, and J. F. Simpson, Sheriff, the whole body constitutes what is substantially a County Court.

William H. Scott filed his certificate of election for three years, commencing December 3, 1887. This is the second term of Mr. Scott.

The Board ordered the Township Trustees to put up barriers or fences alongside of fills or culverts on the public highways and at bridge approaches in Switzerland county.

Joshua M. Scranton, William Rowin, Patriot, were granted licenses to retail liquors.

In the matter of John A. and Ulysses G. Phillips for license to retail liquors in Vevay. David Armstrong voted against granted license, but other two voting in favor of, the license was granted.

The claim of Evaline Walker (by her attorney, F. M. Griffith,) versus County Commissioners for $2,000 damages, for injury sustained Sept. 1, 1887, on fill at Grant’s Creek bridge, was continued until March term.

C. G. Adams, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for quarter ending November 31, 1887, amounting to $4,436.24, which were compared with Auditor’s records, found correct, cancelled and approved.

In the matter of Wallace Lamson and others, for change of highway in Craig township, William E. Peters, Frank R. Dufour and W. J. Dixon were appointed viewers, to meet in Auditor’s office Dec. 23, and after being qualified proceed to view the land for said change of road.

Deed Record S, in the Recorder’s office having faded, it was ordered by the Board said Record be retraced by Recorder.

David Armstrong was appointed to superintend the repairing of the wing walls of the Hog Run fill.