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Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Jul 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Jul 1885 – Page 4, Column 4

Commissioners’ Allowances

List of Allowances made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County at their special session on June 17th, 1885:

County Officers’ Fees.

  • Robert Scott, 1 day as County Commissioner, $3.50
  • Wm. Brindley, 1 day as County Commissioner, $3.50
  • Wm. H. Scott, 1 day as County Commissioner, $3.50
  • Jas. F. Simpson, as Sheriff for County Commissioners, $2.00

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Jun 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances for June 1885 appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Jun 1885 – Page 4, Column 5

Commissioners’ Allowances

List of allowances made by the Board of County Commissioners of Switzerland County at their regular term in June, 1885:

Jefferson Township Pauper Allowances—Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee.

  • Julia Wolf, keeping Wm. Barker, $11.25
  • Shaw & Detraz, for Mrs. McCorkhill, $9.80
  • Shaw & Detraz, for Mrs. Cayton, $4.00
  • Shaw & Detraz, for Mrs. Anderson, $2.00
  • B. H. North, for Mrs. Sarah Miller, $11.00
  • B. H. North, for Mrs. Frashier, $4.00
  • John W. Kincaid, for Mrs. Bettie Lewis, last quarter, $3.82
  • Scott & Brown, for Mrs. Elizabeth Neal, $5.00
  • F. L. Grisard, for H. Wells, $1.18
  • F. L. Grisard, for Mrs. Jennings, $17.00
  • F. L. Grisard, for Mrs. Taylor, $8.40
  • U. P. Schencks’ Sons, Boggs family, $23.05
  • William Smith, for 7 graves, $11.00
  • Simmons & Porter, Mrs. McCorkhill, $0.65
  • Simmons & Porter, for Susan Day, $3.50
  • Simmons & Porter, for Noah Martin, $2.00
  • Simmons & Porter, Eliza Orem, $2.00
  • Simmons & Porter, for Jas. R. Cole, $6.70
  • Simmons & Porter, for Simeon Leach, $6.45
  • John Melcher, for Noah Martin, $2.45
  • Keisel & Demann, for Mrs. Simeon Leach, $7.45
  • O. S. Waldo, for McCorkle, $2.00
  • O. S. Waldo, for Schenck, $4.00
  • S. Rosenfield, for Howe Reed, $1.50
  • E. G. Seymour, for Fancher child, $5.00
  • Thos. H. Downey & Son, Mrs. Holcroft, $3.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Susan Day, $4.50
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Eliza Orem, $3.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Nancy Jennings, $2.40
  • S. & J. H. Told, for John Sullivan, $1.20
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Mrs. Simpson, $2.40
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Cayton, $2.40
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Simeon Leach, $1.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, for Jas. S. Cole, $2.40
  • Mary Gotsmuller, for keeping Robert, $10.00
  • Jane Thurston, for keeping Delilah Jackson, $10.00
  • Dicey Estes, for keeping McGee children, $12.00
  • Noah Martin, for himself, $10.00
  • Ben Smith, for keeping Howe Redd, $0.85
  • Wm. H. Patton for coffins [?] Poor Farm, $25.00
  • F. J. Holcroft, for seven coffins, $37.00
  • Mrs. Lucy Detraz, rent for Eliza Orem, $6.00
  • Mary Kilgore, $12.50

York Township Pauper Allowances—Thomas Armstrong, Trustee.

  • Thomas Land, for Mrs. Wheeler, $6.00
  • Thomas Land, for Sarah Miller, $1.00
  • Thomas Land, for Mary Boyd, $10.00
  • Thomas Land, for Sarah Burk, $5.00
  • B. H. North, for Polly McClelland, $8.00
  • John I. O’Neal, for Polly McClelland, $2.00
  • John I. O’Neal, for Calvin Fredenberg, $3.00
  • John I. O’Neal, for Wheeler, $4.00
  • Indiana Williamson, keeping Sallie Nipper, $10.00
  • Schrumpf & Told, for Calvin Fredinberg, $5.00

Posey Township Pauper Allowances—J. W. Loer, Trustee.

  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., for Rebecca Day, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., for Henry Whitson family, $10.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Andrew Boyd, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for Joe Miles, $5.00
  • S. Howe & Co., for J. H. Gillis, $7.50
  • E. E. & W. F. North, for J. H. Gillis, $2.50
  • N. H. North, for Joe Miles, $5.00
  • Mrs. Samuel Fisk, for Dr. Edmon, $4.50
  • Ben C. Mead, provisions for Whitson’s, $3.40
  • Julius Juda, keeping, taking to Poor House, Whitsons, $3.50
  • F. M. Stephenson, keeping Jas. Reamer, $5.40
  • J. W. Love, paid transportation Edmon and Brisby, $12.25

Cotton Township Pauper Allowances, O. A. Potter, Trustee.

  • Stephen R. Tinker, coffin P. Pelser, $5.00
  • U. H. Stow, keeping Armand English, $10.00
  • John Flemming, goods for Montooth, $4.18
  • Chas. O. Potter, for provision Hannah Acra, $3.60
  • Simpson & Stow, for Hannah Acra, $1.00
  • Simpson & Stow, for John Redd, $0.96
  • Thomas Lawton, for keeping Ben Pelsor, $10.80
  • S. R. Heath, for Walter Wells, $2.78
  • S. R. Heath, for Mary Wells, $5.03
  • S. R. Heath, for Elias Brown, $13.32

Pleasant Township Pauper Allowances—L. B. Slawson, Trustee.

  • C. G. Adams, for Maria D. Leintz, $10.00
  • C. G. Adams, for Courtney, $15.00
  • C. G. Adams, for Henry Buchanan, $9.35
  • Hiram Ford, for Mrs. Sutherland, $8.18
  • Hiram Ford, for LeClerc, $5.10
  • Hiram Ford, for Manuel, $4.70
  • John H. Smith, for Jane Sharp, $6.50
  • John H. Smith, for Sutherland, $2.00
  • John H. Smith, for Manuel, $2.00
  • N. V. Morrison, for Manuel, $4.00
  • N. V. Morrison, for Nancy Harman, $4.00
  • Lyman Slawson, wood for Mrs. Manuel, $9.75
  • Orinda Ricketts, wood for Mrs. McDonald, $6.00
  • Josiah Orem, rent Mrs. Manuel, $6.75
  • W. R. Walden, coffin, etc., Mrs. Courtney, $5.00

Craig Township Pauper Allowance—William Tait, Trustee.

  • Wm. Andrews, for keeping McWintyser, $9.00
  • F. J. Sibenthal, for keeping Ostranders, $5.54
  • F. J. Sibenthal, for A. Tilley for 5 orphans, $5.42
  • Simmons & Porter, for Ostranders, $2.40
  • Simmons & Porter, for A. Tilley, 3 orphans, $4.05
  • Keisel & Demann, for A. Tilley, 3 orphans, $7.80
  • Keisel & Demann, for Ostranders, $2.80
  • Saml. Peters, shoes and pants, L. Banta, $2.57

Poor Farm and House.

  • James Curry, keeping at Poor Farm, $810.16
  • F. L. Grisard, fencing wire and pump chaine, $44.71
  • C. V. Thiebaud, Chamber’s lime and whitewash brush, $4.50
  • Robt. Scott for apple trees, hauling, labor and superintending planting orchard, $18.05
  • Wm. Brindley, 1 day selecting location and staking for orchard

Pauper Physicians for One-half Year.

  • J. W. & C. L. Vanosdol, W. Precinct, Cotton, $15.00
  • E. M. Cheever, E. Precinct, Cotton, $7.50
  • C. J. Griffith, Jefferson, Craig and Poor Farm, $16.25
  • J. M. W. Landsdale, York, $15.00
  • E. M. Cheever, Posey, $37.50
  • Scott Culbertson, Precinct No. 2, Pleasant, $8.00
  • R. G. Simpson, Precinct No. 1, Pleasant, $10.00

County Officers’ Salary and Fees Quarterly.

  • J. M. McCrellis, County Attorney, $25.00
  • W. C. Robinson, County Treasurer, $200.00
  • R. T. F. Abbett, fees, $18.50
  • P. C. Holland, salary, etc., $463.63
  • M. C. Walden, County Superintendent, $184.00
  • Robt. Scott, Commissioner, $31.50
  • Wm. Brindley, Commissioner, $31.50
  • W. H. Scott, Commissioner, $31.50
  • Jas. F. Simpson, Sheriff, $18.00

Expense of Assessing.

  • Oscar Williamson, assessing Jefferson Township, $124.00
  • D. G. Manning, Deputy Vevay and part of Jefferson Township, $110.00
  • J. H. Daubenheyer, York Township, $122.00
  • Ben F. McIntire, Posey Township, $120.00
  • W. C. Walker, Deputy, Posey Township, $10.00
  • B. B. Littlefield, Cotton Township, $82.00
  • W. S. Twineham, Pleasant Township, $112.00
  • Geo. S. Hulley, Deputy, Pleasant Township, $40.00
  • Joshua H. Means, Craig Township, $120.00
  • W. H. Madison, Equalization, $7.50
  • Perry K. Cotton, Equalization, $7.50
  • James M. Scott, Equalization, $7.50
  • Robert Scott, telephone messages, $0.50
  • Jas. P. Orem, for lists mortgages, $18.75

Court House Expense.

  • Scott & Brown, coal oil, etc., $2.75
  • J. P. Orem, office ex., $0.55
  • Holdcraft & Kincaid, sash, cord, etc., $6.00
  • P. J. Gordon, fixing fence, $2.50
  • P. J. Gordon, walk and wood chute, $14.00
  • W. C. Robinson, office ex., $3.05
  • B. T. F. Abbett, office ex., $1.60
  • P. C. Holland, $office ex., $4.05
  • M. L. Teats, soap, lye, etc., $0.65
  • C. O. Thiebaud, sundries, $5.50
  • Schenck Bros, sash and cord, $1.00
  • J. F. Simpson, care of Court House, etc., $10.10
  • M. C. Walden, office expense, $4.15

Books, Stationery and Printing.

  • Baker & Thornton, books, etc., $33.50
  • W. B. Buford, $111.14
  • Wilstach, Baldwin & Co., $8.95
  • Johnson & Watson, $21.75
  • Indianapolis Journal Company, $60.88
  • W. A. Knox, $5.00
  • W. A. Knox, $4.70

Highways.

  • John Webb, putting braces L. I. C. B, $1.00
  • John Dickason, on Hog Run, $6.25

Miscellaneous.

  • Jas. P. Orem, receiving school land deeds, $2.50
  • J. A. Vanosdol, fees Gordon’s affit, $3.50
  • W. C. Robinson, paid for transcript State vs. Schenck, $3.00
  • Haskell & Bro., buggy to go to Gordon’s, $2.00
  • James Sullivan, covering cistern, Day lot, $1.00
  • Ward & Livings, fees Switzerland County vs. Schenck, $50.00
  • P. C. Holland, to pay fee Crawford County Sheriff, $3.45
  • J. F. Simpson, 2 Sheriff deeds, school land, $2.00
  • R. T. F. Abbett, fees in C. C. in Gordon case, $52.70
  • Jas. F. Simpson, summoning juries, $37.80

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Jun 1885 – Page 4, Column 1

County Business.

Among other business transacted by the County Commissioners, (Robert Scott, William Brindley and W. H. Scott,) was the following:

Charles G. Adams, County Treasurer elect, who will take possession of the office September 1, 1885, filed his bond for $75,000, which was approved.

John D. Myers, Markland; Andrew Schafer, Patriot; Taylor & Fallis, Thomas Delaney, Vevay; George C. Scott, Florence, were granted license to retail liquors.

In the matter of petition of Jacob Leatherbury and others for establishment of public road. Dismissed because there was not the names of 12 freeholders to petition.

Wm. C. Robinson, County Treasurer, presented to the Board the following county bonds, which have been paid and redeemed by him out of the county bond tax. [See newspaper for details.]

James H. Hitchens and Elmer Edmonson were released from paying poll tax.

Petition of Linda Shaw, A. J. Waltz and others, for vacation of highway—continued to next term.

Wm. C. Robinson, County Treasurer, presented orders redeemed by him for quarter ending May 31, 1885, amounting to $26,698.13. Examined, found correct and cancelled

The application of County Superintendent for use of Court House for Teachers’ Institute was refused, also for use of Odd Fellows for Decoration Day. The Board gave as reason that it is not advisable to change the order of the Board in regard to the use of the Court House. (Later.—County Superintendent granted use of room, on condition that a stage shall be erected, and that the room be not injured.)

J. W. Love, Trustee of Posey Township, reported to the Board that the floor of the Lower Grant’s Creek bridge is rotten and needs a new floor, and the same will cost more than $50. Wm. H. Scott, Commissioner, was appointed to examine said bridge, and if in his judgment it needs a new floor, or other repairs, he is authorized to have the work done.

The Board levied taxes. [See newspaper for details.]

There being several feeble-minded children in the County Poor House, the Auditor was ordered to correspond with the authorities of the State Institution for Feeble Minded Children, and if correspondence results favorably, then Wm. Brindley, Commissioner, is authorized to send the children to that institution.

There being a law passed by last Legislature authorizing joint Orphans’ Homes, the Auditor is ordered to correspond with the Auditor and Commissioners of Ohio County in regard to establishing a joint home for orphan children.

Joseph Rogers and others petitioned for an allowance to build a culvert near Joseph Rogers and Wm. Glenn’s, on the Moorefield and Pleasant road. The Board could find no law authorizing them to make such an appropriation, and therefore declined to grant the request.

Physicians for poor were appointed as follows:

  • Jefferson and Craig Townships and Poor House—Dr. J. H. Shaddy, at $105 per year.
  • York Township—Dr. J. H. Ross, at $20.
  • Posey Township—Dr. E. Cheever, at $60.
  • Pleasant Township—East, or Bennington Precinct, Dr. R. G. Simpson, at $25; west, or Moorefield Precinct, D. Scott Culbertsan, at $20.
  • Cotton Township—Dr. J. W. Vanasdol, at $40.

The following persons were appointed inspectors of election precincts:

  • Jefferson, Precinct No. 1, Court House—R. G. Ormsly.
  • Jefferson, Precinct No. 2, LeClerc House—Harry Weals.
  • York, No. 2, Markland—R. W. Galbreath.
  • Posey, No. 2, Davis’ Corner—Jacob Baker.
  • Cotton, No. 2, Fairview—D. B. Lee
  • Pleasant, No. 2, Moorfield—J. C. Smith
  • Craig, No. 2, J. F. Cotton’s—Augustus Hatton

In the matter of the petition of Wm. Walker and others for a bridge over Grant’s Creek at the crossing of the Quercus Grove and North’s Landing Road, it was ordered that the Auditor advertise for sealed proposals for stone work and iron bride. The bids will be opened Tuesday, August 4th. When completed the bridge will be 89 feet long and 14 feet wide.

There being a vacancy in the office of Justice of the Peace in Vevay William S. Tower was appointed to fill the vacancy until the next township election.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 30 Apr 1855 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney; John T. Ellis, Deputy.

Court convened last Monday evening. The following cases have been disposed of:

STATE CASES.

State vs. Rufus Ferguson, for assault on Darius Stevens. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Walter Jennings; assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Darius Stevens; carrying concealed weapons. Plea, not guilty. Trial by Court—found guilty and fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Clinton McMakin; public intoxication. Plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Morton D. Fuget vs. Paul Clark et al. Dismissed as to Leander W. Harris.

S. H. Morrison, Guardian, etc., vs. Thomas F. Adams. Attachment; dismissed.

State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Oliver W. Protsman. Foreclosure tax lien; dismissed.

John W. Banta et al vs. Jane Keene. In attachment; dismissed.

John Higham vs. Hallock Howe. On note; judgment for $293.50.

Vevay Reveille – 7 May 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, John T. Ellis, Deputy.

STATE CASES.

City of Vevay vs. Henry Bell. Dismissed.

State vs. Sardellia Peelman; being a prostitute. Trial by jury; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Robert Smiley; contempt. Fine $1.00.

State vs. Ira Taylor; selling liquor to a minor. Trial; verdict not guilty.

State vs. Matt Brown; selling liquor to a minor. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Jennie Brown; selling liquor to a minor. Trial; finding of guilty, fined $20.00.

 

CIVIL CASES.

Cornelius Hizer et al vs. Richard Burns et als; partition. Report of Commissioners confirmed.

Wm. F. Thorne et al vs. Bonnell & Moredock; on note. Judgment for $403.16.

R. A. Knox vs. Eleanor Thiebaud; foreclosure of mortgage. Decree and judgment for $3,473.30.

Edward M. Dickson vs. Wm. J. Dickson et al; partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

Wm. H. Bonnell vs. Theo Bonnell et al; on note. Dismissed.

 

DIVORCE.

Wm. H. Stevens vs. Margaret Stevens. Divorce granted.

Vevay Reveille – 21 May 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney; John T. Ellis, Deputy.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Edwin M. Howard vs. Melvina Bevan et al. Deed made and Commissioner discharged.

Margaret Briggs vs. Jas. F. Simpson, Sheriff—replevin. Trial by Court; finding for plaintiff.

Josiah Moredock vs. Alfred Moredock et al—on note. Judgment $354.84.

R. T. F. Abbett vs. Martin M. Higgins et al—on note. Judgment $213.

First National Bank vs. Samuel Fish et al—on note. Judgment $166.25.

Francis Atschel et al vs. Jas. S. Gerard et al—on account. Judgment $90.

Zellie C. Grisard vs. Phillip A. Bettens—foreclosure. Judgment and decree $5,814.75.

George L. Kinnett et al vs. Nancy J. VanAntwerp et al. Report of Commissioner approved.

Justine Schenck et al vs. Wm. Dickason—possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

First National Bank vs. Heman Bradley et al—on note. Judgment $551.50.

State ex rel Holland, Auditor, vs. George Gordon et al—foreclosure. Dismissed.

Chris. Carver vs. First National Bank—injunction. Dismissed.

J. C. Ricketts vs. Geo. W. Norris—to recover real estate. Dismissed.

James P. Cole vs. Isaac N. Cole—to compel cancellation of a mortgage. Dismissed.

Clara Bonnell vs. Albert L. North—on account. Dismissed.

C. S. Tandy, Commissioner, &c., vs. Larkin Turner et al—on notes and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment $400.35.

J. D. Griffith vs. John S. Thompson et als—foreclosure. Judgment and decree $1,336.95.

Harvey Jack vs. Wm. J. Sleet—attachment $527.65.

F. L. Grisard vs. Chas. A. Grenat—partition. Report of sale of real estate.

Samuel Lostutter, admr., vs. Wm. S. McNutt—for contribution. Dismissed.

Otis S. Waldo vs. Diana R. Hoffman—to set aside judgment, &c. Judgment for plaintiff.

Thomas Stevens vs. Rebecca Stevens—partition. Dismissed.

Moses Weiskopf vs. James Gerard—on account. Judgment $211.50.

P. C. Burns et al vs. Oliver Burns—partition. Commissioner appointed.

 

DIVORCE CASES.

Rebecca F. Heady vs. Geo. H. Heady—divorce granted and judgment for $200 alimony.

 

STATE CASES.

State vs. Clent McMakin—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fined $1.00.

State vs. Wm. Furnish—Drunkenness. Plea of guilty; fined $5.00.

Switzerland County Jury – Apr 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Apr 1885 – Page 4, Column 2

Grand and Petit Jurors.

Alfred Shaw and Robert A. Knox, Jury Commissioners, have drawn the names of the following gentlemen to serve as jurymen during next term of Court:

Grand Jury—Aribet N. Buck, C. H. Bascom, Eugene Lester, James Sullivan (Vevay), John W. Morrison, J. C. Ricketts.

Petit Jury—Joseph R. Stewart, Henry Charlton, Thos. Dyer, Madison Phillips, John Vawter, Jonathan L. Pendery, E. F. Bellamy, Eugene W. Heath, Joseph Patterson, E. B. L. Ford, Greenberry Seaver Sr., Jacob Banta.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 26 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 1

County Business.

Among other business transacted at the March session of the County Commissioners was the following:

Township Trustees made their reports and settled.

W. J. Keeney and Joel D. Davis, viewers in case of Thomas Gibbens and others for change of highway, reported the change would be of public utility—and that John Q. Cochran will be damaged $15, Hannah Abdon $10, Sanford Wilson $27.

Robert D. Lee and others petitioned for a change of highway, in York Township. The Board found the petition defective, and it was withdrawn.

Joseph G. Thamann was granted license to retail liquors in Vevay.

In compliance with a request from O. A. Potter, Trustee of Cotton Township, the boundary lines of voting precincts in that Township were changed. [See newspaper for details.]

William C. Robinson, County Treasurer, presented County orders redeemed for quarter ending Feb. 28, 1885, amounting to four thousand nine hundred and seventy four dollars and thirty seven cents. Examined, compared with Auditor’s record, found correct and cancelled.

Aaron Miller, Ebenezer Phillips, and Charles Markland, Directors of the Log Lick and East Enterprise Turnpike Road Company—surrendered said road to the County. Accepted as a public highway.

It was ordered that James P. Orem, County Recorder, be employed to revise the list of mortgages held by taxpayers in the County, and furnish copies of lists to the Township Assessors—for which he is to be paid $10.

The use of Court House was granted for Vevay Temperance Society, under proper restrictions.

It was ordered that in addition to the requirements of the Statute in regard to the loaning of school funds; persons who hereafter make application for school loans, must procure an abstract of title showing a perfect description of the lands proposed to be mortgaged to secure said loan.

Ordered, that James B. McCrellis be and is hereby employed to act as County Attorney, to advise the Auditor in regard to titles of school mortgages, and give the Commissioners such counsel as may be necessary in conducting the County business. Compensation at the rate of $100 per year, payable quarterly.

It was ordered by the Board that the Treasurer be authorized to publish the names and amount of taxes against delinquents who have no real estate.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 6

Commissioners’ Allowances.

List of allowances made by the Board of County Commissioners, of Switzerland County, at their regular term in March, 1885:

Allowances for Poor Farm and County Asylum.

  • Jas. Curry, Superintendent, quarterly installment from Dec. 1851 to March 1885, $785.57
  • O. S. Waldo, school books for children at Poor House, $0.50
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin for Mrs. Vandusen, deceased, at Poor House, $5.00
  • U. P. Schenck & Son, bedsteads at Poor Farm, $8.00
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, pipes and repairs for furnace at Poor House, $10.80
  • Golay & Stevens, school books, drugs, &c., at Poor House, $8.17

Jefferson Township Pauper Allowances—Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee.

  • Mrs. Julia A. Wolf, keeping Wm. Barker last quarter, $11.25
  • Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee, 14 days services as overseer of poor, $28.00
  • Thos. R. Downey, sundries for Mrs. Holdcroft, $10.59
  • U. P. Schenck & Son, sundries for Boggs family, $22.98
  • Jacob S. Shadday, sundries for Gus. Frazier, $11.19
  • B. H. North, sundries for John W. Miller, $5.00
  • John I. O’Neal, flour for Sarah Miller, $2.00
  • Benjamin Cole, two pair shoes for Sarah Miller, $3.60
  • Simmons & Porter, sundries for Simeon Leach, $25.20
  • Simmons & Porter, sundries for Betsy Smith, $3.50
  • Simmons & Porter, sundries for Mrs. McCorkill, $4.50
  • Simmons & Porter, sundries for Betsy Cole, $2.00
  • Frank P. Rice, keeping Emma J. Oakley, $12.00
  • Mrs. Lucy M. Detraz, 3 months rent for Mrs. John Orem, $6.00
  • John W. Smiley, taking Betsy Lewis to Poor House, $2.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Holdcroft, $6.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Schenck, $4.40
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Betsy Lewis, $4.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Cayton, $1.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Cole, $1.20
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Jennings, $1.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Simpson, $2.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Orem, $4.60
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Simeon Leach, $1.20
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Susan Day, $2.80
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Noah Martin, $1.25
  • Harry Schmied, 3 months rent for A. Boggs, $7.50
  • John Melcher, coal for Noah Martin, $2.40
  • John Melcher, coal for Simeon Leach, $2.40
  • C. V. Thiebaud, sundries for Mrs. Plew, $3.50
  • C. V. Thiebaud, sundries for Susan Day, $2.00
  • C. V. Thiebaud, sundries for Mrs. Simpson, $1.00
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for Mrs. Jennings, $25.39
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for Mrs. Taylor, $2.44
  • Scott & Brown, sundries for Hannah McDonald, $0.98
  • Scott & Brown, sundries for Joseph Wood, $1.00
  • O. S. Waldo, sundries for Nancy Schenck, $3.05
  • O. S. Waldo, sundries for Bruno Cole’s children, $3.00
  • O. S. Waldo, shoes for Gus Frazier, $1.35
  • O. S. Waldo, shoes for Mrs. McCorkill, $1.25
  • Mrs. Kilgore, quarterly allowance, $12.50
  • Noah Martin, quarterly allowance, $10.00
  • Benjamin N. Davis, taking Mrs. Jackson to Poor House, $3.00
  • Wm. Smith, digging grave for Hannah McDonald, $2.00
  • F. J. Holdcroft, coffin and hauling corpse, $6.00
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for Mrs. Simpson, $1.71
  • Joshua D. Griffith, Jr., keeping Wm. Roach, $22.50
  • Joshua D. Griffith, Jr., taking Wm. Roach to Poor House, $2.00

York Township Pauper Allowances—Thomas Armstrong, Trustee.

  • Schrumpf & Told, sundries for Calvin Fredenberg, $5.45
  • Thos. Land, sundries for Sarah Miller, $7.00
  • Thos. Land, sundries for Sarah Burke, $5.00
  • Thos. Land, sundries for Mrs. Perkins, $5.00
  • Thos. Land, sundries for Mrs. Wheeler, $6.00
  • Thomas Armstrong, 7 ½ days services overseeing poor, $15.00
  • Indiana Williamson, keeping Nipper child, $10.00
  • George Land, cord wood for E. F. Wade, $3.00
  • John I. O’Neal, flour for Mrs. Wheeler, $4.00
  • John I. O’Neal, flour for Calvin Fredenberg, $3.00
  • A. Benedict, sundries for Jane Bosaw, $7.47
  • R. H. North, sundries for Polly McClelland, $8.00
  • James M. James, wood for E. F. Wade, $2.00

Posey Township Pauper Allowances—J. W. Love, Trustee.

  • J. W. Love, Trustee, 5 ½ days services as overseer of poor, $11.00
  • S. Howe & Co., sundries for Rebecca Day, $10.00
  • S. Howe & Co., boat fare of Jas. Short to Vevay, $0.75
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., sundries for Sarah Jones, $8.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., sundries for Mrs. Baker, $3.00
  • Wm. Gockel, Jr., sundries for Sam Craig, $5.00
  • Jaems Wallson, keeping Delilah Oakes, $10.00
  • Jas. W. Love & Co., sundries for Harry Dinn, $5.00
  • Geo. H. Keeney, burial case and burying Mrs. James Hess, $9.00

Cotton Township Pauper Allowances—O. A. Potter, Trustee.

  • O. A. Potter, Trustee, 5 days services as overseer of poor, $10.00
  • W. H. Stowe, keeping A. English, $12.00
  • Simpson & Stowe, sundries for John Reed, $7.80
  • S. R. Heath, sundries for Elias Brown, $13.68
  • S. R. Heath, sundries for Rebecca Dixon, $4.95
  • S. R. Heath, sundries for Walter H. Wells, $5.82
  • Lyman Manser, keeping Orfa Edwards, $17.50
  • Peter Pelser, keeping Ben Pelser, $10.00

Pleasant Township Pauper Allowances—L. B. Slawson, Trustee.

  • L. B. Slawson, Trustee, 5 days services as overseer of poor, $10.00
  • C. G. Adams, sundries for Mrs. Manuel, $3.50
  • C. G. Adams, sundries for Mrs. Lientz, $8.00
  • C. G. Adams, sundries for Mrs. Courtney, $10.00
  • John H. Smith, breadstuff for Wm. Sutherland, $1.75
  • John H. Smith, breadstuff for Mrs. Courtney, $2.25
  • A. V. Morrison, sundries for Jane Sharpe, $2.50
  • A. V. Morrison, sundries for Nancy Harmon, $4.00
  • Josiah Orem, house rent and provisions for Mrs. Manuel, $15.05
  • Wm. Mollenbrook, wood for Mrs. Manuel, $9.00
  • L. B. Slawson, provisions and moving Mrs. Wm. Lee, $10.00
  • Levi Orem, provisions for Mrs. Manuel, $2.50
  • Hiram Ford, sundries for Wm. Sutherland, $1.00
  • Hiram Ford, sundries for Mrs. Courtney, $2.75
  • Hiram Ford, sundries for Mrs. Leintz, $2.00
  • Hiram Ford, sundries for LeClerc, $5.10

Craig Township Pauper Allowances—Wm. Tait, Trustee.

  • Wm. Tait, Trustee, 10 days services as overseer of poor, $20.00
  • Wm. Andrews, keeping M. C. Wintizer, $9.00
  • F. J. Siebenthal, breadstuff for Ostrander’s, $2.53
  • Simmons & Porter, groceries for Ostrander’s, $2.70
  • Wm. Tait, shoes for Frank Thompson, $1.00

Court House Expense.

  • Marion C. Walden, County Supt. Stamps, &c., $3.10
  • John Melcher, 500 bushels coal, $50.00
  • John Melcher, 25 1/3 bushels coal, $3.30
  • Scott & Brown, coal oil, matches, &c., $3.52
  • Henry Weals & Son, painting court house fence, $76.96
  • Jas F. Simpson, Sheriff, kindling wood, &c., $23.60
  • Jas. H. Brown, weighing coal for court house, $0.50
  • Jas. P. Orem, recording mortgage and office expense, $2.50
  • P. C. Holland, Auditor, stamps and expressage, $3.40
  • R. T. F. Abbett, Clerk, office expense, $0.65
  • A. G. Craig, M. D., Health Officer expense, $1.38
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, new stove for Clerk and repairs on stoves, &c., $20.40
  • Wm. C. Robinson, Treasurer, stamps, &c., $2.85

Taxes Refunded.

  • Decauter Chase, for taxes refunded and interest, $19.50

Criminal Expense.

  • James F. Simpson, boarding, receiving, discharging prisoners, $50.20
  • S. & J. H. Told, 75 bushels coal for jail, $9.00

Jury Expense.

  • James F. Simpson, Sheriff, summoning jurors, $29.50

Specific Allowance.

  • James F. Simpson, Sheriff, posting notices of tax sale, $18.50

County Officers Fees and Salaries.

  • Marion C. Walden, County Superintendent, $292.00
  • P. C. Holland, Auditor, $442.37
  • Robert T. F. Abbett, Clerk, fees, $30.50
  • A. G. Craig, M. D., 1 years services as Health Officer, $100.00
  • Wm. C. Robinson, Treasurer, salary, $200.00
  • Robert Scott, County Commissioner, 5 days, $17.50
  • Wm. Brindley, County Commissioner, 5 days, $17.50
  • Wm. H. Scott, County Commissioner, 5 days, $17.50
  • James F. Simpson, Sheriff, 5 days, $10.00

Book and Stationery Account.

  • P. T. Hartford, publishing tax, &c., $97.00
  • Wm. J. Baird, public printing, $37.65
  • Wilstach, Baldwin & Co., stationery for Clerk’s office, $3.30
  • W. B. Burford, statistical blanks and stationery for Auditor and Clerk’ office, $42.40
  • Levy, Baker & Co., Assessors blanks and books, &c., for different county offices, $88.45

Township Expenditures—Allowed the different Township Trustees, to be taken out of the Township Funds.

  • Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee Jefferson Township, $64.00
  • Thomas Armstrong, Trustee York Township, $114.00
  • James W. Love, Trustee Posey Township, $155.00
  • O. A. Potter, Trustee Cotton Township, $75.00
  • L. B. Slawson, Trustee Pleasant Township, $80.00
  • Wm. Tait, Trustee Craig Township, $98.00

Bridge and Highway Expense.

  • M. G. Keeney, repair on Plum Creek bridge, $11.25
  • R. S. Northcott, making rods for Plum Creek bridge, $1.75
  • Henry Weals & Son, printing bridges, $175.00
  • Jas. F. Simpson, Sheriff, notifying road viewers, $4.65
  • John Q. Cochran, damages in change of Grant’s Creek road, $15.00
  • Hannah Abdon, damages in change of Grant’s Creek road, $10.00
  • Sanford R. Wilson, damages in change of Grant’s Creek road, $27.00
  • U. P. Schenck & Son, sundries for bridges, $3.91

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Feb 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

SECOND DAY.

State vs. James Plew—assault and battery.  Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Joseph Martin—drunk in public place. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

State vs. Edward Brooks—assault and battery, two cases. Continued by agreement until next term.

George Hughes vs. Julia A. Konkle—partition of real estate. Division and payment of purchase money ordered.

James A. Works et al vs. James Kelley et als—attachment. Dismissed at plaintiffs costs.

The Union Furniture Co. &c. vs. Jas. Kelly et als—for improvements. Dismissed by agreement.

James Stewart vs. Americus Benedict—on check. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

James A. Works et al vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et al—for rent. Dismissed as to Union Furniture Co. by agreement.

Harvey Zearing vs. George Norris—malicious prosecution. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

John D. Reinhart vs. Wm. L. Teats—on account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. John W. McHenry et al—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed as to John W. McHenry.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Bruce Gilbert—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Thomas J. Simpson—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Amasa Hyde—to foreclose tax lien. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Samuel Lostutter, Administrator of Rebecca Pate, deceased—for contribution as surety. Dismissed as to John Mullen.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Indiana, vs. Heman Bradley et als. Judgment for $334.

 

THIRD DAY.

State vs. Justi Banta—disturbing persons returning from religious meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. James Konkle—disturbing persons returning from religious meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. William McSwain—provoke. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. William McSwain—carrying concealed weapons. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Thomas Callahan—carrying concealed weapons. Trial; guilty and fine of $1 and costs.

State vs. John Boyce—assault and battery. Trial; finding not guilty.

State vs. Anthony Miles—assault and battery. Trial; finding not guilty.

John D. Reinhart vs. Americus Benedict—on account. Judgment for $116.33.

Hon. Charles E. Walker has taken the bench, by appointment from Judge Allison, to dispose of sundry cases set down before him.

 

FOURTH DAY.

State vs. Ira Peelman—larceny. Defendant arraigned; pleads not guilty. James A. Vanosdol, Esq., appointed by the Court as counsel for prisoner.

Margaret Funk et al vs. Mary Reeves et als—partition. Report of Commissioners made and approved.

State of Indiana vs. George Higgins and William R. Williams—forfeited recognizance. Judgment against Williams for $100 and costs.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. F. Cross and Andrew J. Truesdale—forfeited recognizance. Judgment against Truesdale for $300 and costs.

The Hon. C. E. Walker has resumed the bench as Special Judge.

 

FIFTH DAY.

Eli Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon et als—partition. Continued for publication as to heirs of Amanda Sturgeon.

State vs. Ira Peelman—larceny. Trial by jury; verdict guilty, and fine of one cent, disfranchised for one year and confined in State’s prison one year. Sentenced the following day.

Philip C. Burns et al vs. Margaret Cayton et al—partition. Report of sale of real estate approved.

 

SIXTH DAY.

Justine A. Schenck et als vs. Justine A. Schenck et al—partition of real estate. Demur for partition. Commissioner appointed; sale of land ordered; appraisers appointed; appraisement returned; continued for report of sale.

 

SEVENTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Elfers—assault and battery. Plea of guilty; fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Henry Elfers—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

 

EIGHTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Fallis—aiding escape of prisoner charged with felony. Arraigned and put under $500 bond.

State on relation of P. C. Holland, Auditor, &c. vs. Indianus A. Humphrey et al—foreclosure of school mortgage. Judgment for $525.75 and decree of foreclosure.

Vevay Reveille – 5 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

NINTH DAY.

The First National Bank of Vevay, Ind., vs. Elias R. Protsman, William H. Stewart and James W. Garner. Judgment for $378.85 and costs.

 

TENTH DAY.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Johathan McMakin et al—to recover real estate. Opinion of Supreme Court reversing said cause ordered of record.

Julius Blach vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note in attachment. Judgment for $37.06 and costs.

James W. Lewis, surviving partner, &c., vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note and in attachment. Judgment for $146.19 and costs.

Z. I. Yonge & Co. vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on note and in attachment. Judgment for $25.68 and costs.

Golay & Stevens vs. Lewis A. Lanham—on account and in attachment. Judgment for $7.35 and costs.

 

ELEVENTH DAY.

State vs. Eph. Little—disturbing meeting. Trial; finding not guilty.

Eli Sturgeon vs. Jonas C. Lee, Administrator, and fourteen others—To revive judgment. Judgment for plaintiff.

Adolphus E. Merit vs. Elmer Seaver et al—foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff and decree of foreclosure.

F. L. Grisard vs. Charles A. Grenat et als—partition. Decree of partition; Commissioner appointed to sell real estate; appraisement filed; bond of Commissioner filed; continued for sae.

State on relation of Prosecuting Attorney vs. Margaret Scudder—foreclosure of tax lien. Dismissed by the State.

George W. Heady et al vs. Julius M. Heady—partition of real estate. Decree of partition. Commissioners appointed to divide the real estate.

Israel Loring, Admr., &c., vs. Omer Wiley et al—for possession of real estate. Judgment for plaintiff for possession; one cent damages and costs.

Court adjourned until Tuesday morning, March 3d.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

FOURTEENTH DAY.

State vs. Henry Fallis—aiding escape of prisoner charged with felony. Continued upon affidavit of defendant until next term; bond $500.

Cornelius Hizer et als vs. Lucy Burns et als—partition of real estate. Decree for partition; commissioners appointed to make partition.

Oscar Bradford vs. Bonnell, Moredock and Alonzo Fisk—on note. Judgment for $1,057.77 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Bonnell & Moredock—on note. Judgment for $272 and costs.

The State ex rel Philip C. Holland, Auditor, &c., vs. Michael Orem et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $910.62 and costs; decree of foreclosure.

Samuel Butler vs. Rowland E. Bliss—foreclosure. Dismissed.

 

FIFTEENTH DAY.

State vs. Frank Outcalt—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine $1 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. William M. Green and Adolphus E. Merit—on note. Judgment for $598 and costs.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Adolphus E. Merit et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $2,681.62 and decree of foreclosure.

The Hon. Charles E. Walker here took the bench and resumed consideration of certain cases set down before him for trial.

 

SIXTEENTH DAY.

Harriet E. Hull vs. John L. Thiebaud, Trustee—exceptions to report of Trustee. Judgment of plaintiff for amount of income and costs.

The Hon. Charles E. Walker here resumed the bench.

 

SEVENTEETH DAY.

Before Hon. Charles E. Walker—Zelie C. Grisard, Executrix, &c., vs. William H. Lamson et al. Judgment for plaintiff for $309.08 and decree of foreclosure.

 

EIGHTEENTH DAY.

Before Hon. Charles E. Walker—Thomas Delaney vs. Tobitha O. N. Kyle et al—for possession of real estate. Trial; finding and judgment for defendant Lelia J. Kyle. Motion by plaintiff for new trial, overruled.

Court adjourned until Monday, March 10th, 1885.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

TWENTIETH DAY.

State vs. Dode Peelman—carrying concealed weapons. Plea of guilty; fine of $1.00 and costs.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 1st case; arraigned; plea of not guilty.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 2nd case; arraigned; plea of not guilty.

Jacob J. Richter, Administrator of estate of Ed C. Heady, vs. Eugene Tardy—on judgment. Submitted for trial, and taken under advisement.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Wm. H. Vauter et al—on note. Judgment for $157.00 and costs.

Ernest Bodde and Luther Buck vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Murdock—for damages. Judgment for $437.00 and costs.

Aribeet Buck vs. Theodore Bonnell and Alfred Murdock—damages. Judgment $185.00 and costs.

Robert Scott vs. Richard Briggs et al—proceedings supplementary to execution. Dismissed by plaintiff.

 

TWENTY-FIRST DAY.

State ex rel E. G. Hay Pros. Atty. vs. John Morris—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $53.24 and decree of foreclosure.

TWENTY-SECOND DAY.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 1st case; defendant withdraws plea of not guilty, and pleas guilty; sentenced to five years in State prison; $10.00 fine and costs.

State vs. Joseph E. Brown—forgery, 2nd case; continued.

Sarah A. Miller vs. John Beatty et als—to set aside Sheriff’s deed. Cross complaint dismissed by Younger Pickett; trial of original case and finding for defendants.

Hannah Carver vs. Wm. G. Krutz et al—motion for residue of purchase money. Dismissed by John W. Howard.

State ex rel P. C. Holland, Auditor, &c. vs. James Weed et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $189.90; decree of foreclosure.

State ex rel E. G. Hay Pros. Atty. vs. Elias Scudder—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment and decree of foreclosure.

Edward M. Dickson vs. Wm. J. Dickson et al—for partition. Decree of partition; commissioners appointed to make partition &c.

James H. Merit vs. John W. Shirey—petition to be released from bond of Justice of the Peace. Hearing and finding for plaintiff and order that he be released from the bond of John W. Shirey as Justice of the Peace, and said office is declared vacant.

 

TWENTY THIRD DAY.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay vs. Nancy Duncan—to foreclose a tax lien. Judgment for $8.96 and decree of foreclosure.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay vs. Henry Zearing et al—to foreclose a tax lien. Judgment for $9.00 and decree of foreclosure.

J. J. Richter, Admr. &c. of Ed. C. Heady, deceased, vs. Eugene Tardy—to enforce judgment. Finding and Judgment for defendant.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.
Switzerland Circuit Court.
J. Y. Allison, Judge; E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney.

23d DAY CONCLUDED.

The State ex rel E. G. Hay, Prosecuting Attorney, vs. Henry Zearing et al—foreclosure of tax lien. Judgment for $9.00 and decree of foreclosure.

Same vs. Henry Stropes—tax lien. Judgment for $20.50 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Robert R. Sedam—tax lien. Judgment for $14.37 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Moses H. Anderson—tax lien. Judgment for $27.47 and foreclosure.

Same vs. James P. Cole et al—tax lien. Judgment for $98.79 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Dickens P. Aldrich—tax. Judgment for $12.41 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Nancy T. Rolston—tax lien. Judgment for $15.33 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Clarence Blodgett—tax lien. Judgment for $5.33 and foreclosure.

Same vs. Mariah Morris—tax lien. Judgment for $19.06 and foreclosure.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator, &c., vs. Americus Benedict—to correct mortgage. Judgment in favor of Cooks cross complainants.

Justine Schenck vs. Justine A. Schenck et al—partition. Report of Commissioners.

Geo. W. Heady et al vs. Julius M. Heady—partition. Report of Commissioners.

Switzerland County Jury – Feb 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court jury selection appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Feb 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

Grand and Petit Jurymen.

The following are the names of persons drawn to serve as jurymen for next term of court, which will begin next Monday:

GRAND JURY.

  • George W. Armstrong
  • Charles Cox
  • George P. Knox
  • Levi Stewart
  • Emer Palmer
  • Clarence Marble

PETIT JURY.

  • Benj. C. Mead
  • Edmund Worrell
  • Sylvester G. Powell
  • Jacob Baker
  • William Moredock
  • Benj. W. Waters
  • John A. Keith, Sr.
  • Francis B. Detraz
  • John F. McCreary
  • Francis M. Rous
  • J. D. Mottier, Sr.
  • Dennis C. Valentine

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Dec 1884

The Switzerland County Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 11 Dec 1884 – Page 4, Column 4

LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the County Commissioners at their regular term in December, 1884:

 

Jefferson Township, Pauper Allowances—Jacob S. Shadday, Trustee.

  • Mrs. Julia Wolf, keeping pauper child last quarter, $11.25
  • Mrs. Dicy Estes, keeping two pauper children last quarter, $12.00
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin for Mrs. Smith, colored, $5.00
  • Jacob S. Shadday, provisions, &c., for Sarah Miller and family, $14.50
  • Jacob S. Shadday, provisions, &c., for Wm. Roach, $5.90
  • Jacob S. Shadday, provisions, &c., for Mary McClelland, $12.00
  • O. S. Waldo, provisions, &c., for Gabe Taylor’s children, $3.00
  • O. S. Waldo, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Nancy Schenck, $3.00
  • Thos. H. Downey, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Holdcroft, $3.00
  • F. L. Grisard, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Jennings and family, $19.61
  • Simmons & Porter, provision, &c., for Mrs. Simpson, $4.00
  • Simmons & Porter, provisions, &c., for Noah Martin, $2.00
  • Simmons & Porter, provisions, &c., for Simeon Lesch and family, $20.70
  • Z. I. Yonge & Co., provisions, &c., for Mrs. Simpson, $4.00
  • Alger Butler, wood for Mrs. Nancy Jennings, $2.50
  • U. P. Schenck & Son, provisions, &c., for Boggs family, $29.46
  • J. W. Kincaid, meat for Bettie Lewis, $1.35
  • Jacob List, keeping Delia Jackson 8 months, $10.00
  • Mrs. Guttamiller, cash for son John, $10.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Orem, $6.37
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Schenck, $4.56
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Noah Martin, $3.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Simpson, $3.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Bettie Lewis, $6.00
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for Mrs. Holdcroft, $3.00
  • Mrs. Lucy Detraz, 3 months rent for Mrs. Orem, $6.00
  • Works & Schmied, 3 months rent for Boggs family, $7.50
  • John L. Thiebaud, school books, &c., for poor children, $9.36
  • Noah Martin and family, quarterly allowance, $10.00
  • C. O. Thiebaud, school books, &c., for poor children, $6.00
  • Margaret Nichol, keeping John Willis, colored, 3 months, $6.00
  • Mrs. Mary Kilgore, quarterly allowance, $12.50

York Township Pauper Allowances—Thomas Armstrong, Trustee.

  • Thomas Land, to Edrington, for keeping John Burk, $10.00
  • Thomas Land, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Wheeler, $6.00
  • Thomas Land, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Mary Boyd, $10.00
  • Thomas Land, provisions, &c., for L. Perkins, $6.00
  • Shrumpf & Told, provisions, &c., for Calvin Fredenburg, $4.50
  • A. Benedict, provisions, &c., for Jane Bosaw, $9.79
  • B. H. North, provisions, &c., for Polly McClelland, $10.00
  • B. H. North, provisions, &c., for Polly McClelland, in June, $11.00
  • John I. O’Neal, provisions for Polly McClelland, in June, $4.00
  • John I. O’Neal, provisions for Calvin Fredenburg, in June, $4.00
  • John I. O’Neal, provisions for Mrs. Wheeler, in June, $5.25
  • John I. O’Neal, provisions for Calvin Fredenburg, in September, $4.00
  • John I. O’Neal, provisions for Mrs. Wheeler, in September, $4.00
  • Indiana Williamson, keeping Sarah J. Nippee, 9 months, (two and one-half years old), $30.00
  • E. G. Seymour, coffin and robe for Jno. Burke, $8.00

Posey Township Pauper Allowance—James W. Love, Trustee.

  • Wm. Gockel, provisions, &c., for Rebecca Day, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, provisions, &c., for Sarah Jones, $5.00
  • Wm. Gockel, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Baker, $2.00
  • S. Howe & Co., provisions, &c., for Andrew Boyd, $10.00
  • S. Howe & Co., provisions, &c., for James Hess, $1.75

Cotton Township Pauper Allowances—Orson A. Potter, Trustee.

  • Peter Pelser, keeping Ben Pelser, last quarter, $10.00
  • Mrs. Mary Burgess, keeping Mrs. Sloan 5 weeks, $5.00
  • S. R. Heath, provisions, &c., for Rebecca Dixon, $7.41
  • S. R. Heath, provisions, &c., for E. Brown, $18.10
  • John Fleming, provisions, &c., for Margaret Bills, $6.25
  • John Armstrong, removing John Stoops to Poor House, $3.00
  • Simpson & Stowe, provisions, &c., for Sarah Ford, $4.40
  • U. H. Stowe, for keeping John Stoops, $10.00
  • U. H. Stowe, for keeping Miss English, $10.00

Pleasant Township Pauper Allowances—L. B. Slawson, Trustee.

  • A. V. Morrison, provisions, &c., for Nancy Harmon, $3.99
  • A. V. Morrison, provisions, &c., for Wm. Lee and family, $1.45
  • John H. Smith, flour and meal for Wm. Sutherland, $2.50
  • C. G. Adams, provisions, &c., for Mrs. M. Manuel, $11.50
  • C. G. Adams, provisions, &c., for Mrs. Courtney, $10.00
  • C. G. Adams, provisions, &c., for Wm. Lee and family, $4.00
  • C. G. Adams, provisions, &c., for Jane Sharp, $4.00
  • Hiram Ford, provisions, &c., for Mrs. M. Manuel, $9.00
  • Josiah Orem, house rent for Mrs. M. Manuel, $4.50
  • Josiah Orem, flour and meal for Mrs. M. Manuel, $8.70

Craig Township Pauper Allowances—Wm. Tait, Trustee.

  • Wm. Andrews, for keeping M. C. Wintizer 3 months, $9.00
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin for Cynthia Ricketts, $5.00
  • Oliver Banta, removing Nancy Martin from County, $16.60
  • Ira Banta, Justice Peace, order for removing Nancy Martin from County, $0.50
  • Clemene Headdy, keeping Cynthia Ricketts 20 days, $3.35
  • Edward H. Brinley, 100 pounds of pork for Nancy Brindley, $5.00
  • F. J. Siebenthal, breadstuff for Ostrander family, $4.32
  • Simmons & Porter, groceries for Ostrander family, $5.20

Allowances of Physicians for Paupers and Poor Persons.

  • Dr. J. W. W. Langsdale, York Township semiannual pay, 1st half ’84, $15.00
  • Dr. J. M. W. Langsdale, York Township, semiannual payment from Dec. ’83 to June ’84, $15.00
  • Dr. E. M. Chever, Posey Township, first semiannual installment, $30.00
  • Dr. E. M. Chever, Precinct No. 1, Cotton Township, first semiannual installment ‘84, $7.50
  • Dr. Scott Culbertson, Precinct No. 2, Pleasant Township, first semiannual installment ’84, $8.00
  • Dr. R. G. Simpson, Precinct No. 1, Pleasant Township, first semiannual installment ’84, $10.00
  • Dr. T. J. Griffith, Jefferson and Craig Townships, and poor house, 1st semiannual installment ’84, $68.00

Allowances for Poor Farm and County Asylum.

  • James Curry, Superintendent, quarterly installment from Sept. to December ’84, $792.84
  • Wm. M. Patton, coffin for John Smith, pauper at poor farm, $5.00
  • Jas. H. Brown, 132 apple trees for poor farm, $13.20
  • U. P. Schenck & Son, sundry articles for bedding at poor farm, $29.98
  • C. O. Thiebaud, trus for Vanduzen at poor farm, $5.50
  • Golay & Stevens, books, drugs, &c., at poor farm, $18.54

Bridge and Highway Allowances.

  • Thomas J. Gordon, fastening bridge floor upper I. C., $15.00
  • Charles Markland, material and repairs Markland bridge, $10.17
  • M. G. Keeney (Engineer) examining old bridge at Markland and plans and specifications for bridge over Grant’s Creek and Murdock’s Run, $20.00
  • Golay & Stevens, brush and paint, $0.45

Allowances for Books, Stationery and Advertising.

  • Wm. J. Baird, advertising, $17.45
  • W. B. Burford, books, stationery, &c., $84.10
  • Levy, Baker & Co., $101.75
  • P. T. Hartford, advertising, $20.00

Court House Expense Allowances.

  • W. L. Fisk, repairing chairs, $1.20
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, repairs, $0.25
  • John L. Thiebaud, coal oil for court room, $2.00
  • F. L. Grisard, sundries for court house, $4.10
  • Hiram Corns, ice for court house, $6.12
  • Oliver P. Burns, repairs on ballot box and court house, $0.50
  • S. & J. H. Told, coal for court house, $50.10
  • U. P. Schenck & Son, coal oil, &c., for court house, $2.26
  • C. O. Thiebaud, lamps, &c., for court room, $3.95
  • Golay & Stevens, lamp fixtures &c. for court room, $0.70
  • Wm. S. Tower, 3 months taking care of court house, $10.00

Criminal Expense Allowances.

  • C. Goldenberg & Son, on jail roof and gutters, $12.85
  • Z. I. Young & Co., blankets for jail, $7.50
  • Wm. S. Tower, for receiving, boarding and discharging prisoners, $69.70

Taxes Refunded.

  • Jonas C. Lee, for taxes refunded, $1.50

Jury Expense.

  • Wm. S. Tower, for two Petit and one Grand Jury, $49.00

County Officers Fees Allowed Last Quarter.

  • Marion C. Walden, County Superintendent for services, $196.00
  • Marion C. Walden, office expense, stamps, &c., $2.85
  • P. C. Holland, Auditor 3 months salary, care school fund &c., $436.82
  • P. C. Holland, filing account, $4.62
  • P. C. Holland, office expense postage, &c., $2.68
  • Wm. C. Robinson, Treasurer, 3 months salary, $200.00
  • Wm. C. Robinson, office expense, stamps, &c., $2.50
  • Robert Scott, Commissioner, 5 days, $17.50
  • Robert Scott, 1 day at poor farm, $2.00
  • Wm. Brindley, Commissioner, 5 days, $17.50
  • Wm. Brindley, 1 day at poor farm, $2.00
  • Wm. H. Scott, Commissioner, 3 days, $10.50
  • Jas. F. Simpson, Sheriff, 5 days, $10.00
  • R. T. F. Abbett, Clerk, for Jurors certificates, $29.50
  • R. T. F. Abbett, office expense, $3.05
  • R. T. F. Abbett, fees, $21.10
  • Wm. S. Tower, posting election notices, canvassing, &c., $22.00