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Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1879

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 5 Jun 1879 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge J. Y. Allison—Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Bellamy.

State vs. Frank Shaw—giving away liquors on Sunday. Not guilty.

Same vs. same—giving away liquors on election day. Fined $10.

State vs. Elias H. Vandorin—provoke. Fined $1.

State vs. James Hewitt—intoxication. Not guilty.

State vs. Eliza Ridgway et al—trespass. Nollied.

State vs. James Huston—disturbing lawful meeting. Plea of guilty, and fined $5.

Euradice Downey vs. James H. Campbell et al—on note. Judgment for $105.75.

State vs. John B. Hastings—provoke. Fined $5.

Henry Wells vs. Sarah Wells—divorce. Granted.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. George W. Hathorn et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $1,448.50.

Geo. W. Dufour vs. Hattie Hull—partition. Granted.

State, in relation of Wm. Lantz, vs. Samuel Tague et al—suit on Guardian’s Bond. Judgment for $242.83.

State vs. Ira Peelman et al—removal of corpse from internment. Not guilty.

John Stoops vs. Benjamin Stoops—petition to satisfy mortgage. Granted.

State vs. Eliza Ridgway—malicious trespass. Dismissed.

State vs. Aaron Lyons—assault and battery. Tried by jury and acquitted.

Permelia J. Jackson vs. Daniel F. Jackson et al—Partition. Report of partition presented and approved.

State vs. Charles Olcott—burglary and petit larceny. Tried by jury and acquitted.

 

PROBATE DOCKET.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of John Anderson, Barbary Anderson, Guardian. Final report approved.

Estate of Rachel Sample, James Reed, Administrator. Final report approved.

Estate of Tunis Voris, John Archer, Executor. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Henry C. Shaw, et al, minor heirs of Lottie Shaw, James Shaw, Guardian. Report filed and approved.

Estate of George Hastie, Alfred Shaw, Executor. Final report approved.

Guardianship of Mary E. Jack, minor heir of Wm. Lostutter, John L. Jack, Guardian. Partial report approved.

Guardianship of Lizzie Voris, minor heir of Geo. A. Hotchkiss, R. H. Smith, Guardian. Final report approved.

In the matter of the partnership of Howe & Co., Silas Q. Howe and Silas Howe, surviving partners. F. M. Griffith appointed receiver to close up the partnership.

Estate of John R. Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Administratrix. Report approved.

A number of cases have been compromised and dismissed, and a few continued.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Jun 1879 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge J. Y. Allison—Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Bellamy.

State vs. Charles Olcott and others—disturbing public meetings. Not guilty.

State vs. Eugene Todd—assault and battery. Not guilty.

State vs. Thomas Bear—carrying concealed weapons. Fined $1.

State vs. Toph Oakley—carrying concealed weapons. Not guilty.

David Stewart vs. Samuel Rochat and another—on note. Judgment for $278.77.

Caroline Martier vs. Nancy Eliott and others—partition. Report of Commissioners’ report of sale approved.

Clymena O’Neal vs. Thomas J. O’Neal—divorce. Granted.

James K. Pleasants et al vs. William Smith—on note. Judgment for $259.06.

Wm. Thorne et al vs. Harvey Schroeder—Civil Action. Judgment for $628.98.

Peter S. Pate, Executor of Wm. T. Pate, deceased, vs. Indianus A. Humphrey—on note. Judgment for $398.09.

John Bocock vs. Benjamin Oaks et al—to set aside deed. Verdict for plaintiff.

Sarah M. Robinson vs. Edward M. Robinson—divorce. Granted.

Hannah Brown vs. John W. Brown—partition. Report of sale approved.

Frederick L. Grisard, Executor, vs. Wm. H. Lamson et al—foreclosure.—Verdict for the defendant, Mary A. Mennet.

State vs. Joseph Bennet—petit larceny. Plea of guilty; sent to penitentiary, fined $1, and disfranchised for five years.

Frederick L. Grisard vs. Wm. H. Lamson—on note. Judgment for $205.28.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Jun 1879 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge J. Y. Allison—Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Bellamy.

John H. Stewart vs. Wm. G. Krutz et al—on note. Judgment for $1,521.77.

Alonzo Dibble vs. Joshua M. Scranton et al—on note. Judgment for $461.25.

Wm. J. Cole vs. John S. Heady—appeal. Finding for plaintiff, and 89 cents damage.

John Howard vs. Greenup G. Whitehead et al—foreclosure of mortgage.—Judgment for $755.58.

Frederick L. Grisard, Executor of the estate of Edward Violette, deceased, vs. Wm. H. Lamson et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $1,465.00.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Wm. H. White et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $2,006.18.

Scott Billings vs. Enoch Richards et al—foreclosure. Judgm’t for $846.00.

Vevay Reveille – 26 Jun 1879 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Switzerland Circuit Court—Judge J. Y. Allison—Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Bellamy.

U. P. Schenck vs. W. N. Duncan et al—Foreclosure. Judgment for $215.95.

U. P. Schenck vs. Henry J. Cole et al—Foreclosure. Judgmetn for $1,345.50.

Ella Murphy vs. Cotton School Township—Civil Action. Judgment for $192.

Jas. S. Jelley vs. Frank Luther—Appeal. Judgment for defendant. Application for new trial, which will be heard at next term of court.

John Melcher, Adm’r of the Estate of George Tardy, dec’d, vs. H. D. VanBriggle—Foreclosure. Judgment for $282.25.

John Bocock vs. Benjamin Oak et al—To set aside deed. Judgment for plaintiff.

Samuel Hess, Adm’r, vs. Jason G. Gurley—Civil action. Judgment for plaintiff. Motion for new trial.

Shadrac Wilber vs. George W. Vaughn et al—Foreclosure. Judgment for $1,081.

Wm. J. Cole vs. John S. Heady—Appeal. Judgment for 89 cents.

Elijah Waltz vs. Phoenix Lodge of Odd Fellows—To set aside Sheriff’s sale. Judgment for plaintiff. Motion for new trial refused. Bill of exceptions must be filed before 5th day of next term.

U. P. Schenck vs. Elijah Waltz—To recover real estate. Judgment for plaintiff.

Alex Clark et al vs. David & Benedict—On note. Judgment for $164.95.

First National Bank vs. Jos. Peelman et al—On note. Judgment for $360.70.

First National Bank vs. John Chatelin et al—On note. Judgmetn for $596.50.

State of Indiana ex rel John Gill vs. Stephen Dibble—Foreclosure of school fund mortgage. Judgmetn for $233.11.

Judge Allison announced that there would be a special term of court, commencing Sept. 1st.

Court adjourned sine die last Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Apr 1879

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 3 Apr 1879 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Hon. J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

The following cases have been disposed of:

Permelia J. Jackson vs. Daniel F. Jackson et al—partition. L. O. Schroeder was appointed Guardian of infant defendants, Mary, Josiah L., George R., and Eva L. Jackson; and cited to appear to them.

National Bank of Rising Sun vs. Chester C. Culp and others—complaint of suretyship. The Court found that Culp had received the money, and that his property must first be exhausted before coming on securities.

Rosanna McFadden vs. Mary E. Holmes, Rosanna McFadden and Chas. W. Garlinghouse—partition. Henry Myers, Uziel Stow and Abraham Tinker, who were appointed Commissioners at a previous term of Court, made their report partitioning the land, which report was approved by the Court.

Louisa Vanbriggle et al vs. John Melcher, Administrator of the estate of George Tardy—to review judgment. Verdict for plaintiffs.

Robert A. Knox vs. Tillie J. Kendall and John H. Kendall—foreclosure. Tillie J. Kendall not being of legal age, F. M. Griffith was appointed her guardian. The Court rendered a verdict against John H. Kendall, guardian of Tillie J. Kendall, for $983.41, together with interest and costs.

Pallas Wilson and Sanford R. Wilson vs. Edward P. Goddard, Alice Goddard, et al—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiffs.

State vs. Daniel K. Crandle and Samuel Dibble—obstructing highway. Plea of guilty, and fined $1 each.

John I. O’Neal vs. Annie Kennedy et al—to recover real estate. Verdict of jury for defendant.

Henry Housemier vs. Henry Banta—civil action. Submitted to jury; verdict for defendant.

State of Indiana on relation of John Gill, Auditor, vs. George Gordon and Sarah Gordon—to recover real estate. Judgment for the plantiffs.

The State, on relation of John Gill, Auditor, vs. Daniel and Gazelle McKay—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $380.50 and costs.

Sylvester H. Morrison, Guardian, vs. Wm. H. Vandever—on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $728.54.

Rebecca Wright vs. Fletcher Wright—for divorce. Granted.

Sarah Barret vs. Edward Barret—for divorce. Granted, and he to pay $200 per annum for the support of children until the youngest shall arrive at the age of 18 years.

Parmelia J. Jackson vs. Daniel Jackson et al—partition. Partition granted.

John Keith, Guardian of George Carver, vs. Lorenzo Hineman et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $373.96.

Several have been compromised and dismissed, and many cases have been continued by agreement.

Vevay Reveille – 10 Apr 1879 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Hon. J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

Since our last report the following cases have been disposed of:

Silas Q. Howe, surviving partner of W. T. Pate & Co., vs. James T. Bodkin—on account. Judgment for plaintiff for $38.26.

Geo. W. Dufour vs. Harriet E. Hull et al—for partition. Granted.

Charles A. Robinson vs. Ephraim Williamson—appeal from Justice of the Peace. Judgment for defendant.

Julia LeClerc vs. Euridice Downey et al—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,443.61.

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company vs. Martin Brooks—on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $52.55.

State of Indiana, on relation of John Gill, County Auditor, vs. Amos D. Downey et al—foreclosure. Judgment for $449.40.

Same vs. Rodolph M. Lampson et al—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Same vs. Henry A. Downey—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $283.50.

Same vs. Samuel Pavey—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,197.00.

Same vs. Serena Plew—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Andrew J. Works et al vs. Ann Muret et al—for partition. Granted.

John W. Reed vs. Geo. W. Tilley et al—to set aside deed. Judgment for plaintiff.

John G. Sigmon vs. Simeon Orem et al—on note. Judgment for plaintiff for $440.90.

As we go to press the case of State vs. Joseph Bosaw and Edward Daily, charged with burglary and conspiring to commit same, is being tried.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1879

The Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Mar 1879 – Page 4, Column 5

A LIST OF ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their March Session, 1879:

 

PAUPERS.

Peter Pelser, keeping Ben Pelser, $10.00

Wm. Brindley, P. K. Cotton for keeping foundling, $16.00

Same, for David Goens, $2.75

Jonathan M. Froman, rent house for Deppe, $24.00

Jonathan M. Froman, rent house for Mrs. Kilgore, $9.00

John H. Daubenheyer, for Paupers, York Twp, $8.00

O. D. Cunningham, for Paupers, York Twp, $40.00

David & Benedict, for Paupers, York Twp, $30.00

N. N. Martin, for himself and family, $20.00

Love & Boyle, for Paupers, Posey Twp, $7.45

N. H. North, for Paupers, Posey Twp, $10.00

J. C. Ricketts, for Paupers, Posey Twp, $19.02

James Hall, for Paupers, Cotton Twp, $6.27

S. R. Heath, for Paupers, Cotton Twp, $31.74

W. W. Gilbert, for Paupers, Cotton Twp, $25.40

George W. Saddler, rent for Morris, $5.00

George W. Potter, for Paupers, Cotton Twp, $6.50

H. D. Banta, balance for work on corn crib on Poor Farm, $3.25

C. G. Adams, for Paupers, Pleasant Twp, $49.71

Jas. S. Knox, hauling Paupers to Poor House, $5.75

Matthew Worstell, keeping Paupers, Poor House, $536.50

John Brown, Jr., work on corn crib, Poor Farm, $24.75

James Anderson, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $18.50

B. W. Simmons, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $15.00

O. S. Waldo, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $15.00

Jacob Myers, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $22.00

Bristow & Lock, Coal for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $39.25

Ben Cole, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $12.85

David & Benedict, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $5.00

Thiebaud & Gibbs, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $9.50

F. L. Grisard & Son, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $38.55

Pleasants & Thiebaud, for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $6.00

Pleasants & Thiebaud, blankets for Poor House, $42.75

Z. L. Yonge & Co., blankets for Poor House, $42.00

Vevay & Moorefield Turnpike Co., toll on materials to Poor Farm, $8.37

Wm. Smith, burying two pauper children, $2.50

C. J. Robenstein, money advanced to Davies to remove McCall from county, $30.00

G. W. Saddler, moving Vanduzens to Poor Farm, $5.00

U. P. Schenck & Son, for Paupers, Jefferson Twp, $32.50

John Chatelin, Coal for paupers, Jefferson Twp, $10.20

F. L. Grisard & Son, sundries for Poor Farm, $14.31

J. H. Shadday, medical attendance, McCall, $5.00

F. Finnup & Bro., for Paupers in Jefferson Twp, $2.65

George H. Keeney, coffin for Arrasmith, $5.00

D. C. Weaver, Grates for Poor House windows, $65.00

B. F. Smith, Shoes for Mrs. Whiting, $0.75

O. S. Waldo, Lime and School Books, Poor Farm, $1.23

John M. Holdcraft, balance work on corn crib, Poor Farm, $40.00

H. M. Fallis, for William Furnish, $5.00

W. G. Munson, balance on Lightning Rods, $50.00

F. J. Hollcroft, coffin for McMahon’s child, $2.00

 

FOX BOUNTY

Worden Bliss, $2.00

Crawford O. Miller, $6.00

John P. Worley, $2.00

William McHenry, $2.00

James Lester, $2.00

J. G. Coleman, $12.00

Thomas Lazenby, $18.00

John L. Shadday, $2.00

William Vanduzen, $4.75

George Bodle, $2.00

 

BRIDGE EXPENSE.

John L. Muret, repairs Hunt’s Creek bridge, $2.00

Wm. Rowen, stone for bridges in Posey Twp, $25.00

W. H. Lamson, repairs Indian Creek Iron bridge, $3.00

Charles Markland, moving and removing fence Log Lick bridge, $15.00

Omer Wiley, stone from quarry for L L bridge, $23.69

 

COUNTY OFFICERS FEES AND SALARIES.

John P. White, summoning Commissioners, November, 1878, $4.20

C. J. Robenstein, quarter’s salary, $250.00

John Gill, quarter’s salary, $480.00

Philander Morrison, 5 days Commissioner, $20.00

Jacob Banta, 5 days Commissioner, $20.00

William Stewart, 5 days Commissioner, $20.00

John P. White, 5 days Sheriff, $10.00

 

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

New Albany Ledger-Standard Co., 1 8 qr Record, $16.00

W. B. Burford, sundries, $30.50

Indianapolis Sentinel Co., Assessor’s Blanks, $20.00

 

PUBLIC PRINTING.

Irvin Armstrong, publishing Delinquent List and Coroner’s Inquests, $248.50

W. J. Baird, legal advertising, $35.50

New Era, publishing December allowances, $5.25

 

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

John P. White, care of Court House from Nov. 1st, and paid for sawing wood, $16.33

Norisez, Bro. & Fisk, bottoming chairs, $3.50

W. L. Fisk, Upholstering seats in Court Room, $12.00

C. J. Robenstein, office expense, $2.50

John Gill, office expense from November 1, $4.55

C. Goldenburg & Son, stove pipe, &c., $26.20

George W. Muret, 2 cords Lyon wood, $6.00

J. H. Netherland, office expense, $4.50

J. H. Netherland, office expense omitted in Dec., $4.00

Israel C. Smith, Case for Recorder, $10.00

Henry Fallis, coal oil and broom, $0.50

 

CRIMINALS

John P. White, for Boarding, &c., $51.63

 

JURY EXPENSES.

F. A. Carter, for drawing 2 petit juries, $2.00

John P. White, summoning juries, $19.00

J. H. Netherland, issuing venires from 1875, $11.50

 

CORONER’S INQUESTS.

Dr. A. F. Darling, Post Mortem on Henry Lock, $10.00

G. H. Keeney, coffin, hauling body, and burying drowned man, $9.00

 

TAXES REFUNDED.

Mrs. Isabel A. Titus, $40.15

L. O. Schroder for Dr. F. I. O’Neal, $1.80

Jane Morn, $27.25

A. Worden for Martha Vanbriggle, $4.00

Mrs. Elizabeth Hagerman, $17.25

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jan 1879

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 16 Jan 1879 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

The following cases have been disposed of:

James Kincaid vs. Martha Kincaid—divorce; granted.

State vs. Fredrick Gotamiller—perjury; indictment quashed, and defendant discharged.

State vs. Frank Schmeid—Assault and Battery, two cases; plea of guilty, and fined $2.50 in each case.

State vs. Henry Farer—Assault and Battery; plea of not guilty. Tried by jury, and fined 1 cent and costs.

State vs. Edward Wintizer—Perjury; motion to quash indictment sustained, and defendant discharged.

State vs. Mary Schmeid—perjury; motion to quash indictment sustained, and defendant discharged.

State vs. John B. Hastings—malicious trespass; plea of not guilty.—Acquitted.

Abigail C. Jackson et al vs. Philander S. Sage et al—to enforce vendors lien; judgment for plaintiffs.

Rosina McFadden vs. Mary E. Holmes et al—partition; petition ordered. Henry Myers, Abraham Tinker and Uziel H. Stow, Commissioners.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. William McMackin et al—foreclosure; judgment for $1,086.59; judgment to bear 10 cent.

Same vs. same—foreclosure; judgment to bear 6 per cent.

Robert L. Goddard et al vs. Edward P. Goddard—Partition; granted.

City of Vevay vs. Henry McMackin and Chub Bright—appeal; dismissed; defendants to pay costs.

Charles A. Robinson vs. Ephraim Williamson—appeal; defendant required to give additional bond of $100.00.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. John and Richard Henry—foreclosure; foreclosure granted.

Henry Pogue et al vs Mary J. Detraz et al—on note; judgment for $165.00.

Allensville, Center Square and Vevay Turnpike Company vs. Charles Humphrey—subscription; judgment for $105.30.

Joseph B. Ramseyer vs. Medney E. Tardy et al—on note; judgment for $235.55.

Silas Q. Howe, surviving partner of the late firm of Wm. T. Pate & Co., vs. Alanson R. Wells—on note; judgment for $244.70.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. William A. Cross—on note; judgment for $113.00.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. James K. Shadday et al—on note; judgment for $177.65.

George Ricketts vs. John H. Miller et al—to recover real estate; judgment for plaintiff for 1 cent damage, and recovery of real estate.

Andrew J. Schenck, Administrator of J. J. P. Teats vs. John Cateline—on note; judgment for $230.75.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. William H. Lamson—on note; judgment for $77.84.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. Daniel Boyd et al—foreclosure; judgment for $1,732.10.

Several cases have been voluntarily dismissed and continued.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Jan 1879 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

The following cases have been disposed of:

John J. Bosaw vs. Mary Bosaw—for divorce; not granted.

State vs. Harry Schmeid—perjury; tried by jury, and acquitted.

John W. Dodd vs. Pleasant Township School Trustee—to enforce mechanic’s lien; finding for the plaintiff. (The matter was afterwards fully settled by compromise.)

John W. Reed vs. Geo. W. Tilley—civil action; verdict for plaintiff, $60 and costs.

Younger Picket vs. John H. Miller et al—to recover real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

Day Lester vs. John Lester—petition to be released as surety on Executor’s bond; granted.

The National Bank of Rising Sun vs. Thos. Higham and others—on note; default and judgment for $899.22.

George W. Herbert and others vs. Josiah and Experience Herbert—to quiet title to real estate; judgment for plaintiff—possession given and 1 cent damage assessed against defendant.

Abigail C. Jackson and others vs. Philander S. Sage, Henry J. Cole, Wm. A. Cross, and others—to enforce vendor’s lien; finding for plaintiffs as against defendant Cross, deciding that plaintiffs should have nine-tenths of the property in dispute, and Cross one-tenth.

Charles A. Robinson vs. Ephraim Williamson—appeal from Justice of the Peace, is being tried as we go to press.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Oct 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 31 Oct 1878 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Thos. J. O’Neal vs. Clymene O’Neal—divorce; refused.

Henry Wells vs. Sarah Wells—divorce; dismissed.

Elzire Bair vs. John Bair—divorce; granted.

State vs. Adolphus E. Merit—carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty, fined $2.50.

State vs. John Ash, Joseph Ash, Nicholas Ash and Caroline Gooch—malicious trespass; acquitted.

State vs. W. T. Mefford—provoke, assault and battery; fined 1 cent and costs.

State vs. Charles Dufour, David Lepper and Oliver Noble; obstructing process; plea of guilty, fined $10 each.

State of Indiana ex rel William J. Gibbs vs. Jacob R. Harris et al—continued.

State ex rel Ellen Evans vs. George Washington—continued.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. John C. Dunning—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

William Lampton vs. William H. Cunningham et al—continued.

Edward C. Heady et al vs. John L. Thiebaud—continued.

Charles L. Summers vs. William H. Cunningham et als—continued.

Henry Housemeier vs. Henry Banta—continued.

Silas B. Pearson and Cassius H. Pearson vs. Francis M. Ricketts and Henry J. Cole—judgment against defendants for $200.

City of Vevay vs. Charles Feckner—judgment against city for costs.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. William T. Dailey—judgment against plaintiff for costs of part of plaintiffs, continued as to Dailey and Thomas Montanye.

Lucinda Lock et al vs. Agnes Taylor et al—continued.

Geo. H. Keeney vs. estate of Marcus D. Munger—claim $25; allowed.

James Huston vs. John H. Daubenheyer Adm’r of E. W. Protsman—dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Geo. W. Norris vs. Thomas Gibbons—dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

John Higham vs. Jerome Warwick—for injunction; granted.

Susanah McClannahan vs. Joseph A. McClannahan—foreclosure of mortgage; judgment $2,436.50.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Charles Markland et al—judgment for $2,265.38.

Joshua D. Griffith, Adm’r of the estate of David Dyer vs. Joseph A. Cole—decree of foreclosure.

U. P. Schenck vs. Fernando Damon et al—judgment for $939.15.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Charles Markland et al—judgment for plaintiff.

Lucinda Thompson vs. Thomas Thompson—dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Abraham Peters vs. Geo. W. Murphy et al—foreclosure and judgment for $675.

Simon Beymer vs. Charles Markland—on note; judgment $1,134.83.

Allensville, Center Square and Vevay Turnpike Company vs. Cornelius Hizer—judgment against Company for costs.

Mary A. Adams vs. Aaron Miller et al—judgment for $991.50.

Perry J. Dunn vs. Dallas McCrary—foreclosure and judgment for plaintiff.

Eliza Cooper vs. James M. Scott, Adm’r of David Scott—claim $60.00; allowed.

William T. Pate et al vs. Silas W. Hickman—judgment for $199.58.

Ulyses P. Schenck vs. Isaac Richards and Enoch Richards—judgment for $240.63.

William Sumner & Co. vs. Maria F. Kern—judgment for $160.55.

Daniel D. Manford vs. David J. Dow et al—judgment for costs.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Alanson R. Wells et al—dismissed.

Ulyses P. Schenck vs. Isaac N. Cole—judgment for foreclosure.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Merit H. Roberts—judgment of foreclosure.

Ulyses P. Schenck vs. Daniel S. Boyd and Laura A. Boyd—judgment of foreclosure.

Martha Lindley vs. John Sullivan and Harriet Sullivan—judgment of foreclosure.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Nov 1878 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. John I. O’Neal, et al—on note; default and judgment for $277.53.

Wm. H. H. Turner vs. Phillip J. Huron—petition to be released from bond; granted.

Indiana Humphrey, et al vs. Wm. Lee—replevin; dismissed by plaintiff.

John W. Wright vs. Amie Morerod, et al—foreclosure; judgment for $62.01.

The National Bank of Rising Sun vs. Alamon R. Wells, et al—on note; judgment for $213.49.

Thomas Works vs. Dyrius Stevens—Slander. Tried by jury; verdict for defendant.

Several cases have been continued.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Nov 1878 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Richard H. Smith vs. Susan H. Smith, Catharine Baker et al—foreclosure; decree of foreclosure.

Edwin Schmeid vs. J. C. Long, Sheriff—replevin; verdict for plaintiff in part and for defendant in part.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. George W. Murphy—on note; judgment for $144.25.

George W. Keeney vs. Estate of Marcus Munger—claim for $25; judgment for that amount.

Charles F. Putnam vs. Henry A. Downey—civil action; judgment for plaintiff for $100.

Elizabeth Phillips vs. Lewis G. Boyd et al—on note; judgment for $200.

Allensville, Center Square and Vevay Turnpike Co. vs. Thomas J. Turpin—on subscription; judgment for plaintiff for $67.75.

Same Turnpike Co. vs. Solomon Washer—judgment for $69.75.

Same Turnpike Co. vs. Wm. Worstell—judgment for $69.75.

Same Co. vs. Alexander Washer—judgment for $69.83.

Same Co. vs. Elizabeth Houze—judgment for $69.75.

Goodrich Barbour vs. Stephen R. Tinker et al—foreclosure; judgment for $484.

Thos. Jackson vs. Joshua M. Hickman—on note; judgment for $293.35.

Perry Dunn vs. Dallas McCreary—foreclosure; judgment for $676.24.

Elias Cooper vs. James M. Scott—claim; judgment for $60.

Wm. M. Patton vs. Desier Bosaw—appeal; judgment for defendant.

Robert G. Ormsby vs. Joseph Peelman—judgment by agreement for $30.84.

Wm. T. Pate et al vs. Silas W. Hickman—on note; judgment for $199.58.

State ex rel John J. Wells vs. Alanson R. Wells et al—on Administrator’s Bond; judgment for $328.

Wm. Sumner vs. Maria F. Kern—on note; judgment for $160.55.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Enoch Richards et al—on note; judgment for $456.05.

U. P. Schenck vs. Daniel S. Boyd et al—judgment for $1,554.20.

City of Vevay vs. Lewis Danglade—appeal; fined $1.

Wm. W. Goodner vs. Charles W. Humphrey—on note; judgment for $209.50.

Julius Blach vs. Charles B. Lamson—on note; judgment for $726.80.

Same vs. Rodolph M. Lamson and Charles B. Lamson—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $1,881.07.

Same vs. Wm. H. Lamson and Chas. B. Lamson—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $173.71.

Same vs. Wm. H. Lamson—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $113.

First National Bank of Rising Sun vs. Alanson R. Wells—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $213.49.

U. P. Schenck vs. Daniel S. Boyd—foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $1,705.50.

Stephen Searcy and Samuel Fisk vs. Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Co. Application for Injunction; judgment for defendants. Appeal asked to Supreme Court.

A number of cases have been compromised, dismissed, and continued.

Court adjourned last night.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Sep 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1878 – Page 4, Column 4

Allowances Made by the Board of Commissioners
Of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their regular September Term, 1878:

 

PAUPER.

S. R. Tinker, for one coffin, $5.00

J. C. Ricketts, for goods furnished D. Mix, $11.00

J. C. Ricketts, for goods furnished Lucy Vandusen, $11.00

Geo. H. Keeney, burying expenses of Newman Crawford, $9.25

C. J. Adams, for paupers in Pleasant Township, $22.65

Jonathan Froman, house rent for Mrs. Kilgore, $7.50

Jonathan Froman, house rent for Fred Deppe, $6.00

J. W. Hall, goods for Mrs. Montooth, $1.15

George W. Potter, for goods, for Mrs. Montooth, $32.61

B. F. Davies, for school books furnished poor children, $10.71

S. Howe & Co., for goods, $11.49

Peter Pelser, for taking care of Ben Pelser, $10.00

Wm. Brindley, money paid to Mrs. Leach and Wm. Peelman, $20.00

N. N. Martin, allowance, $20.00

David & Benedict, goods furnished Fred Deppe, $30.00

John H. Daubenheyer, cash paid Mrs. Fox, $2.00

William Stoops, for goods, $48.75

Wm. R. Rayles, for wood for Hinman, $5.00

Simmons & Fallis, for goods, $33.50

U. P. Schenck & Son, for goods, $27.75

W. & B. A. Stevenson, for goods, $14.58

Benj. Cole, for goods, $17.80

C. J. Robenstein, cash paid Rachel Disborough, $10.00

Robert Joice, hauling coffin and corpse of Mrs. Banta, $2.00

F. J. Hollcroft, one coffin, $5.00

Matthew Worstell, account with poor farm, $463.56

 

BRIDGES.

Joseph Peelman, work on Log Lick Bridge, 4325.00

Samuel Butler, taking care Plum Creek Bridge, $7.82

Shuff & Waldo, lumber for Turner’s Bridge, $8.31

 

COUNTY OFFICERS FEES AND SALARIES.

John Gill, Auditor’s salary, $480.00

Isaac Richards, Co. Superintendent’s salary, $165.35

C. J. Robenstein, Treasurer’s salary, $250.00

Philander Morrison, Co. Commissioner, 6 days, $24.00

William Stewart, Co. Commissioner, 6 days, $24.00

Jacob Banta, Co. Commissioner, 6 days, $24.00

J. C. Long, $12.00

 

INSANE AND CORONERS’ INQUESTS.

John H. Daubenheyer, burying expenses of an unknown man, $10.00

J. H. Netherland, Clerk’s fee, $2.60

J. C. Long, Sheriff’s fee, $31.80

 

COURT HOUSE EXPENSE.

Anthony Hawkins, for kindling, $6.00

J. C. Long, taking care of Court House, $10.00

C. J. Robenstein, office expense, $2.00

 

EXPENSE OF CRIMINALS.

J. C. Long, boarding, receiving and discharging prisoners, $18.39

 

JUROR’S FEES.

J. C. Long, summoning jury, June Term, $19.00

J. C. Long, summoning jury, Adj. June Term, $19.00

 

TAXES REFUNDED.

Viola J. Tylor, erroneous tax, $1.17

Salem J. Bradford, erroneous tax, $7.44

Henry Brindley, erroneous tax, $8.17

 

BOUNTY ON FOXES.

Ernest Boddey, 3 fox scalps, $6.00

Isaac McKay, 1 fox scalp, $2.00

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Jun 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1878 – Page 4, Column 4

ALLOWANCES
Made by the Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana, at their June Term, 1878:

 

FOR PAUPER EXPENSES.

Peter Pelser, keeping Ben Pelser, Cotton Twp, $10.00

W. W. Morris, sundries John Morris, Cotton Twp, $10.00

C. G. Adams, Trustee, sundries to poor, Pleasant Township, $20.85

John Neal, coffin for S. Marston, Pleasant Twp, $5.00

J. P. Marsh, sundries for S. Marston, Pleasant Twp, $3.45

John L. Shadday, keeping S. Marston, Pleasnt Twp, $35.00

J. M. Froman, rent house and ground F. Deppe, York Township, $10.59

Richard McCoy, keeping Mrs. Henry and children, York Township, $18.00

William McCreary, sundries to Mrs. Hinman, York Township, $2.00

Wm. Stoops, sundries for Mrs. Hinman, Polly McLelland and Amos Farwood, York Twp, $77.25

David & Benedict, sundries to Deppe family, York Township, $28.00

Dr. W. T. Mefford, medical attendance Deppe’s family, York Township, $6.50

J. M. Froman, house rent Mrs. Kilgore, Jefferson Twp, $9.00

O. S. Waldo, sundries to poor Jefferson Twp, $3.36

O. Boright, removing family from county, Jefferson Township, $6.00

N. N. Martin, for self and family, Jefferson Twp, $20.00

W. & B. A. Stevenson, sundries to Mr. Osborn, Jefferson Twp, $11.00

Wm. Smith, digging two graves, Jefferson Twp, $4.00

Fallis & Simmons, sundries, Davies’ order, Jefferson Twp, $37.25

John Chatelin, coal, Davies’ order, Jefferson Twp, $3.00

U. P. Schenck & Son, sundries, Davies’ order, Jefferson Twp, $15.00

Hall & Lewis, sundries, Davies’ order, Jefferson Twp, $2.00

Bristow & Lock, coal, Davies’ order, Jefferson Twp, $6.00

James S. Knox, hauling Eliza Goens to poor house, Jefferson Twp, $2.00

F. J. Hollcroft, 3 coffins and conveyance, $11.00

John Bosso, for Zack Smith, Com’rs order, Jefferson Twp, $2.00

Fallis & Simmons, Redd and Mayhew, Com’rs order, Jefferson Twp, $4.00

Matthew Worstell, keeping paupers at Poor House, $451.50

James Corns, tobacco for paupers, Poor House, $6.00

Wm. M. Green, sundries for Eglin family, Posey Twp, $3.00

Geo. H. Keeney, coffin, &c., for Eglin, Posey Twp, $7.00

J. C. Rickets, sundries for Daniel Mix, Posey Township, $11.00

 

BOUNTY ON FOXES.

Thos. Lazenby, 3, $6.00

John Golay, 3, $2.25

John Bakes, 1, $2.00

Charles Lientz, 1, $2.00

Thos. Adams, Jr., 1, $2.00

Samuel White, 1, $2.00

Joseph Lazenby, 4, $8.00

H. J. Brindley, 1, $2.00

 

ASSESSING.

Jont. McMakin, Jeff. T’p and Vevay, $175.00

Geo. W. Bromwell, York Township, $95.00

B. F. McIntire, Posey Township, $92.50

W. S. Twineham, Pleasant Township, $115.00

William Miller, Craig Township, $95.00

J. W. Morrison, Cotton Township, $92.50

Bridge Expense, Irvin Armstrong, adv., $8.00

Geo. W. McKay, road viewing, $3.00

John H. Brown, road viewing, $3.00

Joseph Cowan, road viewing, $1.50

Specific Allowance, L. Armstrong, adv. School land, $9.00

Dearborn County, change of venue, Howe vs. Wilson, $231.45

O. S. Waldo, barrel lime for jail, $0.90

Julius Blach, clothes for prisoners, $5.35

Pleasants & Thiebaud, clothes for prisoners, $7.75

J. C. Long, receiving, boarding and discharging prisoners, $14.60

Bridge Expense, M. G. Keeney, Engineer’s work, $7.50

Bridge Expense, Jas. Marsh, flooring, &c., Lock Lick, $251.26

C. H. Expense, W. M. Patton, repairs, $3.00

Hall & Lewis, carpet for court room, $8.10

A. Stow, glazing in Recorder’s office, $1.00

C. G. Boerner, repairing and care court room clock, $5.00

J. L. Thiebaud, lamps, coal oil, &c., court room, &c., $8.40

J. K. Pleasants, lumber for fence, $11.53

C. J. Robenstein, office expense, $2.40

J. H. Netherland, cleaning up room, arranging books and papers, and office expense, $9.50

J. C. Long, taking care court house and office expense, $13.75

John Gill, office expense, $2.70

James Anderson, coal oil, &c., $2.75

Public Printing, W. J. Baird, $17.05

John Gill, quarter salary, &c., $480.00

C. J. Robenstein, quarter salary, $250.00

Jacob Banta, visiting poor farm, &c., $2.00

Isaac W. Richards, $72.00

Wm. Stewart, 7 days Commissioner, $28.00

P. Morrison, 7 days Commissioner, $28.00

Jacob Banta, 7 days Commissioner, $28.00

J. C. Long, 7 days Sheriff, $11.00

Election Expense, J. H. Netherland, $4.23

Election Expense, J. C. Long, $14.60

Jury Expense, J. C. Long, serving notices, &c., $11.00

Road Expense, J. C. Long, summoning viewers, $3.30

 

Books and Stationery:

Ledger-Standard Co., $50.00

Indianapolis Sentinel Co., $17.00

W. B. Burford, $82.95

C. E. Murdock & Co., $9.00

 

Taxes refunded Mrs. Rutherford, Vevay Corporation Tax, $30.43

Taxes refunded Mrs. Rutherford, State, county, &c., $42.57

Taxes refunded J. L. Thiebaud, Vevay Corporation, $12.00

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1878 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Court commenced last Tuesday. The following cases have been disposed of:

U. P. Schenck vs. Charles Markland et al; on note. Default and judgment for $2,295.97.

E. S. Tandy vs. David McCormick et al. Default and judgment for $2,836.10.

Amie Morerod vs. Charles Grammer; replevin. Judgment for plaintiff.

Percy Rous vs. Samuel W. Rochat; on note. Default, and judgment for $186.30.

G. G. Whitehead vs. Eli A. Anderson et al; on note. Default and judgment for $100.90.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Charles Markland et al; on note. Default and judgment for $2,187.25.

Elizabeth Phillips vs. Daniel Boyd et al; on note. Default for $889.70.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Charles Markland et al; on note.—Judgment for $3,350.45.

Carrol Tandy vs. D. McCormick; foreclosure. Dismissed.

Jacob Krummell vs. A. Lindenschmidt; on note. Default and judgment for $234.60.

S. Beymer vs. Charles Markland et al; on note. Default and judgment for $1,119.17.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. George W. Murphy et al. Default and judgment for $165.

Same vs. same; on note. Default and judgment for $324.95.

Same vs. B. L. Robinson et al; on note. Default and judgment for $151.

Mary A. Adams vs. Aaron Miller et al; default and judgment for $97.50.

U. P. Schenck vs. Wm. McMakin et al; judgment vs. plaintiff.

U. P. Schenck vs. F. Damon et al; on note. Default and judgment for $907.12.

In order to accommodate the farmers, who are now very busy, Judge Berkshire adjourned Court last evening until the regular term in October.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 6 Jun 1878 – Page 4, Column 1

Commissioners’ Court.

The Township Assessors of each Township presented their reports, which were accepted and approved.

James H. Brown was appointed Constable for Pleasant Township, to fill a vacancy.

Henry Schewe, Fallis & Duncan, Daniel Plew, and Thomas Delaney were granted retail liquor licenses.

The bids for a bridge over Goose Creek, in Posey Township, were opened, and no bonds having been filed the same were rejected, and the letting of the contract ordered to be re-advertised for July 8, 1878.

John F. Doan, Jr., applied for a retail liquor license, and the Board, after hearing evidence, refused to grant the same.

George H. Kyle was granted retail liquor license.

The following person were appointed as Township pauper physicians for the several Townships, for one year from June 15, 1878:

For York and Jefferson Townships, including Vevay and the County jail, Dr. W. T. Mefford, of Markland, for $80.00. For Craig Township and the Poor House, Dr. W. L. Moon, for $50. For Pleasant, Dr. P. C. Holland, for $40. For Cotton, Dr. J. W. Vanosdol, for $40. For Posey, Dr. E. M. Cheever, for $75.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Jun 1878 – Page 4, Column 2

Commissioners’ Court.

The Board visited the bridge at the mouth of Log Lick Creek, and after examination of the same, Joseph Peelman was employed to repair said bridge.

In the matter of the petition of Joshua G. Coleman and others for a change, vacation and re-location of a highway in Craig Township, the viewers reported favorably. Thereupon came William C. Scott and Alexander McKenzie, who moved to set aside said report, which motion was by the Board sustained, at the petitioners’ costs.

Mrs. Ostrander, of Craig Township, was relieved from the payment of taxes on condition that she become a county pauper at any time.

The petition of William T. Wiley for the establishment of a ferry across the Ohio river, was dismissed at the costs of the petitioner.

In the case of Ripley county vs. Switzerland county, wherein judgment was rendered for plaintiff for $1,180.86 in addition to $925.80 already paid, the county attorney was ordered to have the same appealed, and prepare the necessary papers, &c.

Dr. E. M. Cheever was appointed as physician for the poor of Posey Township.

M. R. Green and others petitioned for a bridge across Wade’s Run, which was referred to Commissioner Stewart.

C. J. Robenstein presented his report of county orders redeemed by him during the last three months, showing he had redeemed orders to the amount of $21,509.31, which were examined, compared, cancelled, and filed in the Auditor’s office.

John Gill, Auditor, presented his report for the year ending May 31, 1878, as follows: [see newspaper].

The Board, Auditor and Treasurer, made their report of the Congressional and School Funds, showing amounts of Congressional Township funds in trust, $20,400.99; am’t of Common School funds in trust, $21,608.61.

James W. Horton was appointed to fill a vacancy as Constable for Jefferson Township, occasioned by the failure of Samuel Fallis to qualify.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Allowances – Apr 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ allowances appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Apr 1878 – Page 4, Column 3

Allowances Made by the Board of Commissioners
Of Switzerland County, Indiana, at a Special Session held March 25th, 26th, and 27th, 1878, and at the Adjourned March Term, April 8th and 9th, 1878:

 

Wm. M. Brown, for removing Wm. Tandy to Poor House, $1.65

William Stewart, 3 days as Commissioner, $12.00

Philander Morrison, 3 days as Commissioner, $12.00

Jacob Banta, 4 days as Commissioner, $12.00

J. C. Long, 2 days as Sheriff, $4.00

Jas. Cowan, money for paupers since March, $10.00

C. W. Johnson, money for paupers since March, $0.85

Isaac W. Richards, services as County Superintendents, $313.60

Jacob Myers, repairs on Hunt’s Creek Bridge, $9.50

Benjamin Cole, sundries to paupers on B. N. Davies’ order, $4.20

Bristow & Lock, coal to paupers, B. N. Davies’ order, $3.00

John W. Banta, sundries to paupers, B. N. Davies’ order, $2.84

William Stewart, 2 days as Commissioner, $8.00

Philander Morrison, 2 days as Commissioner, $8.00

Jacob Banta, 2 days as Commissioner, $8.00

J. C. Long, 2 days as Sheriff, $1.00

 

James Cowan was allowed $17.50 for 19 days services as Township Trustee, to be taken out of Township Funds of Craig Township.

C. W. Johnston was allowed $25.00 for 10 days services, to be taken out of Township Funds for Pleasant Township.

Aaron B. Vannatter was allowed $47.50 for 19 days services, to be taken out of Township Funds of Cotton Township.