The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 28 Mar 1878 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Solomon Froman vs. Elizabeth Froman et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $221.60.

Davenport Oak vs. William McMakin et al—C. A.; default and judgment for $337.32.

Hiram Froman et al vs. Paul Clark et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $305.08.

Hugh S. Espey et al vs. the Allensville, Center Square and Vevay Turnpike Co.—submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $1,175.19.

U. P. Schenck vs. Francis A. Murphy et al—on note; submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $286.12.

Thomas F. McCreary vs. William A. Cross et al—on note; submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $259.16.

Edward C. Shull vs. Solomon Walden—on notes; tried by Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $415.20.

Lenora Dyer vs. Cotton School Township et al—account; dismissed by agreement.

State vs. John W. Taylor—assault and battery; tried by jury, and defendant fined $1 and costs.

Same vs. same—same offence; plea of guilty, and fine of $1.

State vs. Julius P. Schenck—assault and battery; plea of guilty, and fine of $2.50.

John Stoops vs. Henry Fredenburg et al—on note; dismissed by agreement.

Edward C. Heady et al vs. George W. Murphy et al—on note; judgment vs. Francis A. Murphy for $815.94.

PROBATE.

F. L. Grisard, sr., was appointed Administrator of the estate of R. F. Grisard dec’d. Bond, $3,800.

The Will of Alexander McDowell was admitted to probate.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. W. H. Cunningham, Adm’r of John A. Lineback, dec’d—claim on account for $16.50; dismissed by plaintiff.

Jacob H. Bruner vs. Thos. C. Jack, Adm’r of Jackson P. Searcy, dec’d—claim on note for $26.05; submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $45.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Apr 1878 – Page 4, Column 4

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. George W. Oakley et al—on note; default and judgment for $137.20.

State of Indiana ex rel John Melcher, Adm’r of George Tardy, dec’d, vs. Will M. Smith et al—on bond; tried by Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $5.

State of Indiana vs. Henry J. Cole—assault and battery; tried by jury and defendant acquitted.

The Vevay Building and Loan Association vs. Francis J. Moxley et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $172.20.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Jas. Murphy et al—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $561.31.

Same vs. George W. Murphy et al—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $397.57.

Same vs. George W. Murphy et al—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $145.01.

State of Indiana ex rel John Gill, Auditor, vs. James Murphy et al—to recover real estate; judgment for pl’ff.

State vs. Benjamin Simmons—assault and battery; tried by jury; acquitted.

William Stevenson et al vs. George W. Murphy et al—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $158.56.

Julius Blach vs. Solomon Walden et al—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $743.00.

John E. Davis vs. Peter L. Davis—on bond; judgment for plaintiff for $400.00.

State vs. James H. Patterson—public indecency; dismissed.

Same vs. James H. Patterson—public indecency; dismissed.

Same vs. Jo Dailey—trespass; dismissed.

Same vs. Joseph Hawkins—perjury; dismissed.

Same vs. Andrew J. Courtney—assault and battery; dismissed.

Frederick Finnup vs. Jonathan M. Froman et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $258.74.

F. M. Griffith, Assignee, vs. Mary E. Lineback—judgment for defendant.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. William T. Dailey et al—judgment for plaintiff for $119.40.

PROBATE.

James M. Scott vs. James M. Scott, Adm’r of David Scott, dec’d—claim for $150; submitted to the Court; judgment for plaintiff for $155.45.

James Anderson vs. Catharine Anderson, guardian, &c.—claim on account for $1,627.50; tried by the Court, and claim disallowed.

Edward H. Rodgers vs. Jesse Roberts, Adm’r of William Rodgers, dec’d—claim on account; tried by a jury, and judgment for plaintiff for $282.87.

The grand jury returned four indictments, and were discharged.

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The Grand Jury

For the Present term of Court is an unusually able one, being composed of men of experience and good judgment. Physically, too, it will also be seen from the following table, they are not small men; and on an average they have lived long enough to learn considerable about men and the workd:

Average age, 54; average weight, 172 ½.

Vevay Reveille – 11 Apr 1878 – Page 4, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Rebecca Wright vs. Fletcher Wright—divorce; dismissed.

George W. Golay vs. John Bakes—on account; dismissed.

Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph vs. Thomas Armstrong, Guardian, &c.—on account; dismissed.

John Lester vs. John Lester, Ex’r, &c., of David Lester, dec’d—claim on account for $476; judgment on demurrer in favor of the estate.

William P. Riley vs. F. L. Grisard, Adm’r of Abner Clarkson, dec’d—claim on account for $263.70. Tried by a jury and judgment for plaintiff for $3.43.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Benjamin Stoops et al—on note; finding for defendants William Tilley and Eliakim Stoops, and continued for process as to Benjamin Stoops.

John Andrew vs. John W. Miller et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $290.

Lewis Detraz vs. Ebenezer Hafford et al—foreclosure; decree granted. To be paid in installments. Amount of debt $3,475.44.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. George W. Murphy et al—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $342.25.

Alfred Shaw, Executor, &c., of Geo. Hastie, dec’d, vs. William H. Koehler et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $1,549.12.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. William G. Krutz et al—on note; judgment vs. Schmeid, Carver and Carver for $3,177.50.

Same vs. same—on note; judgment vs. Schmeid, Armstrong and Carver for $1,079.04.

On account of the death of W. H. Adkinson, Esq., Court adjourned until Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock.

Vevay Reveille – 18 Apr 1878 – Page 5, Column 1

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Charles H. Padgett vs. Henry Wallick—on account; tried by jury, and finding for defendant.

John Andrew vs. John W. Miller et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $290.

Susan Betts et al vs. Richard Nash et al—to quiet title; finding for plaintiffs.

Joseph McClanahan et al vs. Charles David et al—account; dismissed.

Louisa Howard vs. Ann Muret et al—to recover rents; dismissed.

George W. Golay vs. John Bakes—account; dismissed.

John Andrew vs. John W. Miller et al—C. A.; dismissed.

Cornelius Burns vs. Phillip C. Burns et al—partition; dismissed.

Reuben Pollard et al vs. James Stewart—specific performance; dismissed.

W. N. Duncan vs. Geo. W. Mendell—to set aside judgment, &c.; dismissed.

John I. O’Neal et al vs. Solomon McCallum—account; tried by jury, and finding for plaintiff for $67.74.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. James Torrance et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $741.50.

Julia A. Jackson vs. Joseph McClanahan et al—foreclosure; decree granted.

John B. Hastings vs. Elhanan Wiley et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $1,588.40.

Joshua D. Griffith, Adm’r, &c., of Jacob Bosaw, dec’d, vs. Omer Wiley et al—on note; dismissed.

PROBATE.

The last will and testament of Benj. C. Miller, dec’d, was admitted to probate.

Lewis Land vs. Perry J. Dunn, Adm’r, &c., of Oliver F. McCreary, dec’d—claim on account; submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $220.

John D. Banta, Adm’r, &c., of Bartholomew Edwards, dec’d, vs. John D. Banta, Adm’r, &c., of Elizabeth Edward, dec’d—claim on account; tried by the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $50.

John W. Vanosdol vs. Eli T. Ogle, Adm’r, &c., of Spaulding Ransom, dec’d—claim on account; tried by the Court, and claim allowed for $30.65.

Eliza M. Dufour vs. F. L. Grisard, Adm’r, &c., of Abner Clarkson, dec’d—claim on account; submitted to the Court, and claim allowed for $293.

Court adjourned last Thursday evening.

SPECIAL TERM—JUDGE ALLISON.

A special term of Court was commenced last Tuesday.

The case of Ripley county vs. the Auditor of Switzerland county to compel him to issue order for money claimed. Finding for plaintiff to the amount of $1,180.86.

The issues are being made up in the case of Charles A. Clarkson et al vs. Eliza M. Dufour, sen., et al, but as Judge Allison has to commence a term of his own Circuit next week, he will not have time to try the case now. He will return as soon as possible and hear the case.

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 10 Jan 1878 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

State of Indiana vs. James Moody—disturbing meeting; fined $5.

Same vs. Thomas McCreary—carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty, and fine of $2.50.

J. D. Griffith, Adm’r, &c., vs. Jacob S. Cole et als—judgment for plaintiffs.

U. P. Schenck vs. Sarah Peabody et als—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $1,189.28.

Julius Blach vs. Thomas J. Gordon et als—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $95.27.

Mary S. Frank vs. Larkin Johnston et als—on note; judgment against all except Johnston, for $676.66, and the cause continued for process as to Larkin Johnston.

Eliza J. Goodner vs. George W. Murphy et als—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $240.10.

Julius Blach vs. F. M. Griffith, Administrator of Hugh McClanahan, deceased—judgment for plaintiff.

Oscar Bradford vs. Jas. P. Schmied—for possession of real estate; judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Thomas Ricketts—petit larceny; tried by jury, and defendant acquitted.

Hall & Lewis vs. Hiram H. Bakes—on an account; judgment for plaintiffs by agreement for $100.

Abram Peters vs. Hugh W. Brown et als—on note; submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $214.86.

John Joyce, Adm’r, &c., vs. Elijah Waltz et als—on note; submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $195.05.

Ralph Cotton vs. Joshua D. Griffith, Adm’r of David Dyer, Sr., dec’d—claim on account; claim allowed for $15.46.

PROBATE.

Elizabeth Porter was, by a jury, adjudged to be insane, and incapable of managing her own estate.

Estate of William P. White, dec’d, Mary A. White, Executrix; final report made, and Executrix discharged.

John A. Keith was appointed Guardian of George Carver; bond $2,000.

Vevay Reveille – 17 Jan 1878 – Page 4, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Frank Luther was appointed Guardian of Elizabeth Porter, an insane person. Bond $2,000.

George W. McKay was discharged as surety on the bond of Ebenezer Hafford, Guardian of John T. Ash et als.

John A. Mullen vs. James A. Works, Sr.—to enforce mechanic’s lien; judgment for $50.

William Shadday, Adm’r, &c., vs. John S. Golay et al—on note; default and judgment for $253.96.

Mary R. Malcomson vs. Ebenezer Hafford—attachment; motion to dissolve attachment sustained by Court.

Janet Malcomson vs. same—same entry.

George W. Mendell vs. Wilson N. Duncan—on account; default and judgment for $50.

John J. Hamilton vs. Ebenezer Hafford—on note; judgment for plaintiff for $254.65.

State of Indiana vs. William Gibbs, Jr., et als—disturbing meeting; tried by jury, and acquitted.

Joseph McClanahan et al vs. Charles David et al—on account; judgment for defendants.

Margaret Thiebaud vs. Ebenezer Hafford—judgment for defendant.

William A. Cross vs. Elias Cooper—to review judgment; judgment for plaintiff.

John F. Doan was appointed Administrator of George C. Ash, dec’d.

Sarah Scott vs. William Scott—divorce; dismissed by plaintiff.

Hawes Redd vs. Nellie Redd—divorce; dismissed by plaintiff.

Margaret Sturgeon vs. John Sturgeon—divorce; dismissed by plaintiff.

David Manuel vs. Emma Manuel—divorce; dismissed by plaintiff.

Francis T. Jennings vs. Anna Jennings—divorce; dismissed by plaintiff.

State vs. Henry Hamilton et als—assault; nollie.

Same vs. John Kelsey—adultery; nollie.

Same vs. Chester Stevens—disturbing meeting; nollie.

Same vs. Daniel Lock—petit larceny; indictment quashed.

Same vs. Dorwin Schmied et al—keeping gaming table; dismissed.

Same vs. William Gibbs, Jr., et al—disturbing lawful meeting; tried by a jury and acquitted.

Same vs. Ezra G. Seymour—failing to return marriage certificate; submitted to Court, and acquitted.

Same vs. same—same; acquitted.

Philip J. Herron vs. John B. Hastings—slander; judgment by agreement for $50.

Mary S. Knox vs. George Knox—dismissed by plaintiff.

William Scalf vs. William M. Patton, Adm’r, &c—claim on account; finding for defendant.

Mary Thompson vs. Elizabeth A. Jackon et al—slander; dismissed.

J. D. Griffith, Adm’r, &c., vs. Jacob S. Cole et al—on note; default and judgment for $237.73.

U. P. Schenck vs. James Torrance et al—on note; default and judgment for $295.

William M. Patton vs. William M. Patton, Adm’r, &c.—on note; claim allowed for $26.

U. P. Schenck et al vs. Asa Netwon et al, Adm’rs, &c.—on note; allowed for $183.94.

Mary McMakin vs. James C. Long, Sheriff—replevin; judgment for defendant on demurrer.

Estate of Isaac Nash, dec’d, John F. Doan, Adm’r. Final report approved.

Matthew Brown vs. Henry Russell et al—foreclosure; default and judgment for $299.50.

U. P. Schenck vs. James C. Long, Sheriff—replevin; judgment for defendant.

Janet Malcomson vs. John I. O’Neal et al—on note; tried by Court and judgment for $244.43.

Estate of Virgil Dunning, dec’d. L. F. Works, Adm’r. Final report made, and Adm’r discharged.

J. D. Griffith, Executor of Jacob Bosaw, dec’d, vs. Francis M. Ricketts et al—on note; dismissed by plaintiff.

David W. Bray vs. John I. O’Neal et al—on note; tried by the Court and judgment for plaintiff for $104.33.

Vevay Reveille – 24 Jan 1878 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

William A. Cross vs. Abigail C. Jackson et al—to review a judgment; submitted to the Court, and finding for plaintiff.

Hannah Brown vs. John W. Brown et al—for partition; commissioners appointed.

Martha J. Belch vs. Jane Noble et al—slander; dismissed by plaintiff.

Mary R. Malcomson vs. Ebenezer Hafford—on note and in attachment; venue changed to Jefferson county.

Janet Malcomson vs. Ebenezer Hafford—on note and in attachment; venue changed to Jefferson county.

Emma Wells vs. Alanson R. Wells—on note; dismissed by plaintiff.

Sarah J. Gibbs et al vs. Mary Richmond et al—partition; commissioners appointed to make partition.

John Bocock vs. Benjamin Oak—slander; tried by a jury, verdict and judgment for plaintiff for one cent.

Mahala Searcy vs. Moses P. Searcy et al—partition; commissioners appointed to make partition.

William J. Keeney et al vs. David Scott et al, Commissioners, &c.—mandate; judgment for defendants on demurrer.

William Shennan vs. Hiram McMurray—slander; tried by the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $100.

Margaret J. Thiebaud vs. Ebenezer Hafford—on note; default and judgment for $459.03.

William A. McCallum was appointed Guardian of Neal P. McCallum, et al. Bond $200.

Elizabeth Joyce vs. John Joyce, Administrator of John M. Joyce, dec’d—petition to require Adm’r to pay widow $500 allowed by law; judgment for plaintiff by agreement for $500.

George Waltz vs. Albina Waltz—divorce; divorce granted.

The National Bank of Rising Sun, Indiana vs. Aldridge D. Dunning et al—to revive judgment; tired by the court, and judgment for plaintiff.

Massa Ann Leintz vs. James Leintz—divorce; decree granted.

Margaret Nichols vs. Peter Nichols—divorce; dismissed.

Eli Rayl vs. Silas W. Hickman et al—on note; judgment for defendants.

Adelaide Oakley vs. John Melcher, Administrator, &c—on account; judgment for defendant on demurrer.

Enoch Adams et al vs. Celia Rogers et al—partition; dismissed by plaintiff.

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

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

The State of Indiana ex rel Millie McCallum vs. Samuel Porter et al—on a bond; judgment for plaintiff by agreement for $53.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. James W. Nichols et al—on note; tried by a jury and judgment for plaintiff for $85.08.

Elizabeth S. Hafford vs. James C. Long, Sheriff, &c.—Replevin; tried by a jury and finding for plaintiff.

State of Indiana ex rel Nancy Harmon et al vs. Joseph McCranaham et al—on a bond; tried by jury and judgment for plaintiff for $200.

John L. Wallace vs. George H. Houze—false imprisonment; finding for defendant.

Adelaide Oakley vs. John Melcher, Administrator, &c—to compel investment of money; dismissed.

Taylor Stepleton vs. Albert C. Adams—slander; tried by jury and judgment for plaintiff for $175.

State of Indiana ex rel Wesley McHenry vs. Dallas McCreary et al—on a bond; dismissed.

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Vevay Reveille – 13 Dec 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LEGAL.

Cases in Court.

There has been commenced up to Wednesday noon, seventeen new cases for the next January term of Court, as follows: One on an account, two replevin suits, five on notes, two slander suits, one for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, one foreclosure, three suits on bonds, and two suits in attachment.

PETIT JURY.

For January Term of Court, 1878:

William Dalgleish, Philip Romerill, Allen Markland, George H. Wells, Martin G. Keeney, Simon Gerard, Geo. Saddler, Josiah Herbert, John Holdcraft, Henry Likely, Timothy C. Danglade, James Orem.

WILL PROBATED.

The Will of Charles Heath, deceased, was admitted to probate on Monday last.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Jan 1878 – Page 4, Column 2.

LAW REPORT.

An Adjourned Term of the Circuit Court was commenced on Tuesday, Dec. 26th, the Hon. John D. Haynes, of Dearborn County, presiding. The following is the disposition of cases:

The State, ex rel Mary Butles, Guardian, &c., vs. John F. Doan, Jr., on a retailer’s bond. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Charles A. Clarkson vs. Eliza M. Dufour, et als. To quiet title. Dismissed by plaintiff. Suit was immediately recommenced.

State vs. Perret Dufour. Indictment for forgery. Indictment quashed.

A regular Term of the Circuit Court will be commenced next Monday. Judge Berkshire will preside.

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Vevay Reveille – 29 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

At the October Term, Judge Berkshire appointed Theodore Livings to hold an adjourned term of Court, to commence last Monday. In accordance with this appointment Mr. Livings convened Court last Monday. At the call of the first case on the docket the question was raised as to the jurisdiction of the Court. The question was ably discussed pro and con, and after due deliberation and searching authorities, the Court decided it had jurisdiction, and Court proceeded.

Samuel Hess, Administrator, vs. Jason G. Gurley. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Joseph W. Tague vs. F. S. Koehler. Dismissed on account of death of plaintiff.

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Vevay Reveille – 6 Dec 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

The last case tried at the adjourned term of Court, Theo. Livings pro tem Judge, was that of John S. Malcomson vs. Rude D. Gordon, for foreclosure of mortgage, in which a judgment and decree was rendered for $273. Of the eleven cases on the docket, two were dismissed, one tried, six continued, and the remaining two going over to the regular term in January next.

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

Vevay Reveille – 25 Oct 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Court commenced last Tuesday morning, John G. Berkshire, Judge, and John O. Cravens, Prosecuting Attorney.

The following cases have been disposed of:

Julius Blach vs. George Sturgeon et als—default and judgment for $316.03.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Dorwin Schmied et als—default and judgment for $663.83.

Jacob R. Harris vs. Christopher Carver et als—Default and judgment for $956.35.

State of Indiana vs. Ostrum Boright et als—Riot: acquitted.

Nathan Powell vs. William McMakin et als—Default and judgment for $116.68.

U. P. Schenck vs. Joseph Morris et als—default and judgment for $294.02.

The W. & W. Sewing Machine Co. vs. Cynthia A. Craig—default and judgment for $57.29.

J. D. Griffith, Adm’r, &c., vs. Jonathan McMakin—default and judgment for $238.49.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 3

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

U. P. Schenck vs. Hugh W. Brown et als—default and judgment for $1,175.51.

Mary A. Deermiller vs. Frank Baumgartner et als—default and judgment for $226.51.

John Andrew vs. John W. Miller et als—default and judgment for $280.40.

William Duhlmier vs. Frank Baumgartner et als—default and judgment for $368.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Lewis Land et als—judgment for $356.22.

John W. Howard vs. Ebenezer Butler et al—default and judgment for $1,831.38.

Thomas Higham vs. Chester C. Culp et als—default and judgment for $366.63.

Adolph Davis et al vs. Harry Krutz et al—dismissed at costs of plaintiffs.

Charles E. Walker vs. Hannah Jager—Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

H. W. Harrington et al vs. Hannah Jager—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Scott Billings vs. Francis Riley et als—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

W. T. Pate & Co. vs. Philip A. Bettens—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

George W. Dufour vs. Hattie E. Dufour—divorce granted plaintiff, and also custody of child.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Elias R. Protsman et als—default and judgment for $168.75.

Same vs. same—default and judgment for $238.89.

Same vs. same—default and judgment for $129.68.

Same vs. Charles W. Humphrey et al—default and judgment for $124.75.

Mary J. Nelson vs. James Nelson—divorce and custody of child granted plaintiff.

Hall & Lewis vs. Hiram H. Bakes—dismissed by plaintiffs.

Carter & Johnston vs. Caroline Gooch et al—default and judgment for $100.

Theodore Livings was appointed as Judge to try the case of James Tait vs. William T. Pate, in which the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $421.

James B. McCrellis was appointed as Judge to try three cases of the State of Indiana vs. Leonard Griswold et al.

State vs. Leonard Griswold et al—trespass, two cases; tried and acquitted.

State vs. George Griswold—trespass; dismissed.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Caroline Himmelheber vs. John Himmelheber—divorce; dismissed by pl’ff.

State of Indiana vs. John W. Green—perjury; dismissed.

Same vs. Wilson N. Duncan—kidnapping; grand jury did not find indictment.

Same vs. Martin Wilson—grand larceny; defendant plead guilty, and was fined $1, sentenced to the penitentiary for three years, and disfranchised for the same length of time.

Same vs. Jesse B. Cole, two cases—assault and battery; submitted to the Court, and defendant fined $1 in each case.

William Sealf vs. William M. Patton, Adm’r of Elizabeth Bray alias Bakes—account; submitted to the Court, and finding for defendant.

Thompson & O’Neal vs. Thomas Whallon—account; dismissed by pl’ffs.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. Thomas Whallon—account; submitted to a jury, and finding for defendant.

Morgan Carver vs. Epinetas B. Platt et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $726.89.

John L. Thiebaud vs. Samuel Porter, Adm’r of Alexander McCallum, dec’d—account; dismissed by claimant.

Same vs. same—note; claim allowed for $25.06.

John W. Howard vs. William G. Krutz et als—note; submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $2,299.80.

Harrington & Korbly vs. Henrietta garner et al—judgment for plaintiffs for $100.

George Stoops vs. James P. Schmied et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $622 now due, and four notes of $419 each, to become due annually.

John W. Howard vs. George Woodruff et al—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $156.90.

A. L. Williams vs. E. C. Heady, Assignee of John E. Williams—claim on note for $2,000; submitted to a jury, verdict for amount of claim with 10 percent, interest.

Bazaleel N. Gleason vs. William T. Dailey—on account; submitted to the Court, and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $95.

Isaac Richards vs. George W. Willis—attachment; submitted to the Court, and finding and judgment for plaintiff for $280.50.

John Shillito et als vs. Harry Krutz et als—account; dismissed by plaintiffs.

The First National Bank of Vevay vs. Philip A. Bettens et als—on note; submitted to the Court, and judgment vs. Bettens for $669.70.

The Grand Jury returned in all eighteen indictments, and were discharged. They also reported the county jail in good and safe condition, and that the prisoners were properly cared for.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

Circuit Court—Judge Berkshire.

Julius Blach vs. Eli Sturgeon—on note; default and judgment for $151.38.

Samuel E. Pleasants vs. Luther M. Hotchkiss et al—default and judgment for $169.83.

U. P. Schenck vs. Lewis G. Boyd et als—foreclosure; decree granted.

Lewis Detraz vs. Rude D. Gordon et al—foreclosure; decree for $524.25.

U. P. Schenck vs. Alfred Dunning et als—foreclosure; judgment and decree for $2,390.01.

Mary Thompson vs. Edward Shull—Slander; tried by a jury, and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $500.

F. M. Griffith, Adm’r of John Dusch, vs. William G. Krutz, et al—submitted to the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $283.33.

Richard H. Smith vs. John C. Wainscott et al—tried by a jury and judgment for plaintiff for $100.

Downey & Mendell vs. Samuel E. Pleasants et al; dismissed by plaintiffs.

State vs. Americus Benedict—failing to return marriage certificate, two cases; plea of guilty, and fine of $5 in each case.

Edward C. Heady, Assignee of John E. Williams, filed his final report, and was discharged, he paying to the Clerk for distribution among creditors, the sum of $607.63.

Court adjourned last Saturday evening.