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Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1869

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

Vevay Reveille – 20 May 1869 – Page 3, Column 1

Court.

On Monday, the 17th inst., the Switzerland Circuit Court convened at the Court House, in Vevay, Indiana, Jno. G. Berkshire, Judge; John Denton, Prosecuting Attorney; Charles W. Heath, Clerk; Alf. Rous, Deputy Clerk; Matthew Worstell, Sheriff; Daniel M. Roberts, Deputy Sheriff, being present.

The following named resident Attorneys are in attendance:

Adkinson & Livings, Carter & Johnson, H. A. Downey, Hon. J. Dumont, James B. McCrellis, W. H. Munnell, Will M. Smith, Jas. A. Works & Sons.

There are enrolled as Attorneys from abroad:

Hon. A. C. Downey, Rising Sun, Ind.; Hone Charles Walker, Esq., C. A. Korbly, Esq., John A. Miller, Madison, Ind.; Hon. Ward, Versailles, Ind.; Hon. John K. Thompson, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; Esq. Hamilton, Napoleon, Ind.; Esq. Hugh McMullen, Lawrenceburgh, Ind.

Little has as yet been accomplished, except pleading. The cases of:

State vs. A. J. McHenry, for assault and battery; and Allen Wiley for the same offence, were disposed of early in the term, the defendants pleading guilty, and being fined ten and five dollars respectively.

The Grand Jury are at work very busily, and with six persons in jail it seems there will be but little time of the two weeks, (all the time allowed by law for the continuance of the term), left for trial of the one hundred civil cases docketed for trial this term, if, as is usual, the criminal cases take precedence on the docket.

We will give due notice of the business transacted as the session continues.
R. E. PORTER.

Vevay Reveille – 27 May 1869 – Page 2, Column 2

State vs. Jesse Hays—Larceny; tried and fined one dollar and costs, imprisoned in county jail for three months and disfranchised for three years.

Sherman vs. Kline—On account; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Osborn vs. Kline—On account; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Noll vs. Allen—For title; new trial granted last term, but defendant failing to pay the costs, which was a condition on which a new trial was granted, the Court gave judgment for plaintiff.

Zearing vs. Zearing—Divorce; dismissed.

L. Milton Whetman, receiver, &c., vs. Wm. Rodgers—On note; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Town of Vevay vs. James Torrence—To quiet title; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

John Craig vs. Mary Craig, et. al.—To quiet title; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Grant, Administrator, vs. Charlotte Tinker—On note; dismissed.

Howe vs. Martin, et. al.—On note; judgment for $616.85.

Darrell, et. al. vs. Bender, et. al—On account; dismissed.

Howard vs. Butz—Injunction; judgment against defendant on demurrer.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Randall Purcell—On bill of Exchange; dismissed.

State vs. Paul, et. al.—Foreclosure; dismissed at defendant’s costs.

Works vs. Cole—On account; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Works & Sons vs. McMakin—On account; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Carter & Johnston vs. McMakin—On account; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Zadig Rous vs. Mary Banta—On note; dismissed.

Powell vs. Powell—Divorce; dismissed.

Powell vs. Shuff, et. al.—To foreclose mortgage; judgment for plaintiff.

Klugg vs. Estate of McMakin—On account; dismissed.

North Western Christian University vs. Harvey, et. al.—On account; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

George G. Krutz vs. Dufour—Attachment; dismissed.

McCallum vs. Myers—Appeal; dismissed.

Heady vs. Owen—On note; judgment for $256.10.

Porter vs. Pate, et. al.—Foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $136.32.

Stokes vs. Stokes—Divorce; Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Porter vs. Jones—On note; judgment for $395.46.

Burton et. al. vs. Davis—On note; judgment $319.45.

Dumont vs. Downey, et. al.—Foreclosure; judgment for $532.50.

Knox vs. McMakin—On note; judgment for $587.50.

Pickett vs. Schroeder, et. al.—On note; judgment for $279.63.

State vs. Nancy J. Carver—Manslaughter. This woman was charged with killing her husband, Solomon Carver. Tried by Jury and acquitted.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Jun 1869 – Page 3, Column 2

Court.

State vs. Scott—Divorce; dismissed by plaintiff.

Conway vs. French—To recover Real Estate; judgment by agreement.

Ruggles vs. Ruggles—Divorce; granted.

Wiley vs. Reed—Breach of Marriage contract; dismissed.

Smith vs. Miller—To recover Real Estate; dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

State vs. Purdy—Carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty and fine of $5.

State vs. Jenkins—Larceny; plea of guilty; sentenced to Penitentiary for three years.

State vs. Marston—Larceny; convicted and sentenced to county jail for three days, and fined $1 and costs.

State vs. Walden—Assault and battery, &c.; convicted and new trial granted.

State vs. Short—Larceny; discharged.

R. E. PORTER.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – March 1869

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

Vevay Reveille – 18 Mar 1869 – Page 2, Column 2

Law Report.

The following cases have been disposed of during this term of Court up to yesterday evening:

State vs. Lee, Assault and Battery, two cases—Conviction and fine.

Corporation of Vevay vs. Smith, for feeding his horses on a street.—Affidavit quashed.

State vs. Row, for disturbing of Peace—Convicted.

State vs. Waldon, assault and battery—Acquitted.

State vs. Thiebaud, assault and battery—Acquitted.

State vs. Roberts, selling liquor to minor—Acquitted.

Powell vs. Powell, divorce—Not granted.

Reynolds vs. Reynolds, divorce—Not granted.

Scott vs. Scott, divorce—Not granted.

Wiley vs. Wiley, divorce—Granted, with $1200.00 alimony.

Vandorin vs. Fisk, for money on account—Finding for plaintiff for $47.00. Motion for new trial.

Banta vs. Worstell, replevin—Judgment for Plaintiff.

Carr vs. County Commissioners, on account—Judgment for Plaintiff $15.00.

Morerod et. al. vs. Humphrey, on note—Judgment for Plaintiffs $258.33.

Waldo vs. Pate et. al., foreclosure—Judgment for Plaintiff $105.48.

Lester vs. Sturgeon, note—Judgment for Plaintiff $96.57.

Fowler et. al. vs. Carr, note—Judgment for Plaintiff $220.78.

Land vs. Scott et. al., foreclosure—Judgment for Plaintiff $164.73.

Stucy vs. Shroeder, note—Judgment for Plaintiff $213.85.

Bledsoe & Beymer vs. Dehart et. al., note—Judgment for Plaintiff $297.95.

First National Bank vs. J. Keith et. al, bill of exchange—Judgment for Plaintiff $213.75.

Thorne et. al. vs. Shroeder, note—Judgment for Plaintiff, $359.31.

Henry vs. Vandiver, note—Judgment for Plaintiff $550.10.

Krutz vs. Dufour, note—Judgment for Plaintiff $344.25.

First National Bank vs. McFarland, bill of exchange—Judgment for Plaintiff $54.20.

Clarkson & Dufour vs. Neal et. al., foreclosure—Judgment for Plaintiff $307.79.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Mar 1869 – Page 2, Column 1

Law Report.

State vs. Stevens, selling to minors; plea of guilty—fine $5.00.

State vs. McMakin, provoking assault—Acquitted.

State vs. Thiebaud, selling to minor; two cases—Convicted and fined $3.00 in each.

State vs. Stevens, selling to minor—Convicted and fined $10.

State vs. Mead, selling to minor—Acquitted.

State vs. Kyle, selling to minor—Acquitted.

State vs. Roberts, selling to minor—Acquitted.

State vs. McMakin, selling to minor—Acquitted.

State vs. Sccopmire, selling to minor, 2 cases—Plea of guilty, fined $5 each.

Sage vs. Sage, divorce—Not granted.

Smith vs. Thompson, Note and to enforce vender’s lein—Judgment for plaintiff.

Scofield vs. Walden, appeal from Justice of Peace—Judgment for plaintiff for $20.60.

State vs. Tague, disturbing religious meeting—Plea of guilty and fined $5.00.

Switzerland County Commissioners Session – Dec 1868

The Switzerland County Commissioners’ December 1868 Session report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 17 Dec 1868 – Page 3, Column 2

At the recent session of the Commissioners of this county, the following, among other business, was transacted:

John J. Roberts and Eli Schoonover, of Vevay, and Calvin H. Edrington, of Florence, were each granted a license to retail intoxicating liquors.

The office of Trustee of Jefferson Township was declared vacant, John J. Paul having left the county. John S. Scofield was appointed to fill the vacancy.

It was ordered that the election precinct in Jefferson Township in which the place of voting is Jacksonville, shall include that part of the Township embraced in the following section of land, and no more, to-wit: Sections 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29 and 30 in town 2, range 2 west, and sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, in town 3, range 3 west; that all voters residing in said sections shall hereafter vote and Jacksonville precinct, and all voters outside of said sections shall vote at Vevay.

It was also ordered that the election precinct in Posey in which the place of voting is Quercus Grove, shall include that part of said Township embraced in the following sections of land, and no more, to-wit: Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33, in town 3, range 1 west, and sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 16, in town 2, range 1 west, that all voters residing in said sections shall hereafter vote at said sections shall hereafter vote at said sections shall hereafter vote at said Quercus Grove precinct; and all voters outside of said sections shall vote at Patriot.

The following gentlemen were appointed to constitute a Board of Registery for the several Townships:

  • Jefferson—James Brown, Allen Markland and Isaac Stevens.
  • York—Lemuel Bledsoe and Daniel McCreary.
  • Posey—J. D. Davis, Thomas Sutton and Bella Herick.
  • Cotton—Ben. L. Simons and Wm. Smock.
  • Pleasant—James P. Marsh and Dillard Drake.
  • Craig—Samuel Porter and P. Cotton.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1868

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

Vevay Reveille – 12 Nov 1868 – Page 3, Column 2

Switzerland Circuit Court
Convened at the Court House, in this place, on Monday morning, the 9th inst. Present, Hon. John G. Berkshire, Judge; Charles W. Heath, Clerk; Matthew Worstell, Sheriff; and Will M. Smith, Esq., Prosecuting Attorney pro tem.

The following are the Attorneys in attendance:

Resident Attorneys.

  • Hon. John Dumont.
  • Hon. Scott Carter.
  • Henry A. Downey, Esq.
  • James A. Works, Esq.
  • W. H. Adkinson, Esq.
  • Wm. R. Johnston, Esq.
  • Jas. B. McCrellis, Esq.
  • Will M. Smith, Esq.
  • Lewis F. Works, Esq.
  • Theo. Livings, Esq.
  • John D. Works, Esq.
  • George R. Todd, Esq.

Non-Resident Attorneys.

  • Hon. J. Sullivan, Madison, Ind.
  • Hon. C. E. Walker, Madison, Ind.
  • Hon. J. W. Gordon, Indianapolis, Ind.
  • Hon. James Jelley, Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Hon. W. H. Barlow, Effingham, Ill.
  • Hon. Alex C. Downey, Rising Sun, Ind.
  • Hon. Robert N. Lamb, Moores Hill, Ind.
  • T. Hamilton, Esq., Versailles, Ind.
  • S. R. Downey, Esq., Rising Sun, Ind.

The Grand Jury, Joel D. Davis, Foreman, have found indictments against the following persons:

  • Cincinnatus Bradley, for assault and battery with intent to kill.
  • Noble Ross, for manslaughter.
  • Samuel Gilbert, for Grand Larceny.

Messrs. Bradley and Ross are now in the custody of Sheriff Mat. Worstell, while Mr. Gilbert is under bond.

The time of the Court has mostly been occupied, thus far, in making up the issues. The case of Dufour vs. Dufour is now in the process of trial. There is quite a large docket this term and the prospect is that all the business cannot be completed before the time allowed by law (two weeks) shall have elapsed. See further in the next issue.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Nov 1868 – Page 3, Column 2

Law Report.

Since our last issue the following cases have been disposed of in the Circuit Court:

State vs. Samuel Gilbert—Grand Larceny; recognizance forfeited.

State vs. Noble Ross—Manslaughter; not guilty.

State vs. Cincinnattus Bradley—Assault and battery with intent to murder; change of venue taken to Jefferson County.

Sarah James vs. George James—Divorce; dismissed.

Julius Dufour vs. Perret Dufour—On contract; judgment for $282.45.

S. E. & J. K. Pleasants vs. Margaret Bolton and John Bolton—On order; judgment for $48.60 for plaintiffs and for costs against them.

Daniel Sprague vs. Jonathan Froman—False imprisonment; dismissed by agreement.

Abijah Myers vs. Amos Fox and Jane Fox—Appeal from Justice Court; verdict for plaintiff for $58.75.

John S. Olmstead vs. Henry Charlton et al—Judgment; stricken from the Docket.

Wm. R. Wiley et al vs. Nancy Nichols et al—Partition; decree for Partition and reported by Commissioners.

Thomas H. Smith vs. John J. Miller et al—On note; judgment for $256.00 against Wm. W. Miller.

George W. Craig vs. Matthew Worstell, Sheriff, &c.—Replevin; dismissed by agreement.

Jacob W. Thompson vs. William Hastie—Appeal from Justice Court; dismissed at defendant’s cost.

David Dyer vs. Robert Froman—On note; dismissed by agreement.

James R. Grant, Administrator, &c., vs. S. R. Tinker.—On note; judgment for $252.00 for plaintiff.

George W. Larrison vs. Nicholas Heisel—Slander; dismissed at defendant’s costs, and to be a bar to any other action.

Jonathan McMakin vs. James H. Banta et al—To enforce Vendor’s lien; dismissed by agreement at cost of defendant.

Bela Herrick et al vs. Joshua Scranton—To recover property; dismissed by agreement at cost of defendant.

John Cobb et al vs. George Sturgeon—On note; judgment for $108.15 against defendant.

Anthony M. Hawkins vs. James Early—Appeal from Justice Court; judgment for plaintiff.

Benj. F. Montayne vs. T. G. McCullough et al—Foreclosure; judgment for $214.00 for plaintiff.

Squire Hulley et al vs. Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Co. et al—Action for injunction against collecting Turnpike tax; restraining order granted until next term.

Alexander Evans vs. Cincinnatus Bradley—Civil action for damages received in shooting affair; change of venue to Ohio County.

Harvey Schroeder vs. Joseph Klugg—On account; judgment for plaintiff for $42.50.

David D. Shufe vs. Wm. B. Douglas—On note; judgment for $149.26 for plaintiff.

George E. Pleasants vs. Harvey Schroeder—On note; dismissed.

Chas. J. Dufour vs. Isaac M. Miller et al—Foreclosure; judgment for $535.00 against defendant.

Julia C. Teats et al vs. Samuel H. Pavey et al—Foreclosure; judgment for $1096.87 for plaintiffs.

Rosetta Allen vs. Christopher Noel—On contract; judgment for $50.95 for plaintiff.

Jeremiah S. Sprague vs. Elisha C. Sprague—Divorce; granted.

Benjamin C. Mead, Administrator, vs. T. J. Mellattan et al—Foreclosure; decree for plaintiff for $366.38.

H. A. Downey vs. Wm. J. Gibbs—On note; dismissed.

H. H. Hatch et al vs. Joseph Malin—To satisfy mortgage; judgment for plaintiff.

Walter Scott vs. J. M. Manford et al—On note; judgment for $548.38 for plaintiff.

Eliza Johnston vs. Geo. W. Noel—Appeal; dismissed.

First National Bank of Vevay, Ind., vs. Randall Purcell et al—On Bill of Exchange; judgment for $107.75 for plaintiff.

Merret Sweeney vs. Wm. Land—On note; judgment for $210.00 for plaintiff.

Joshua Griffith vs. Alva Leap—Slander; change of venue.

Nelson Griffith vs. Alva Leap—Slander; change of venue.

Thomas Griffith, by his next friend, Lavina Griffith, vs. Alva Leap—Slander; change of venue.

Vevay Reveille – 26 Nov 1868 – Page 3, Column 2

Circuit Court.

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

Wm. Holder vs. Emiline Stewart et al—Partition of real estate. Granted.

John Dumont vs. Perret Dufour—Partition. Dismissed by agreement.

Town of Vevay vs. James Torrence—Injunction to enjoin Torrence from removing gravel from Arch Street. Decided in favor of the plaintiff; but afterwards a new trial was granted.

Julia LeClerc, Executor of Robert LeClerc, vs. Mary Banta et al—On note. Judgment for plaintiff for $56.

Oliver Dufour et. al. vs. Perret Dufour, Executor of J. F. Dufour—Exception to final report. Judgment for Plaintiffs for $2,483.62.

Lucy E. Hall vs. Louis A. Clark—Damages. Judgment for Plaintiff for $20.

Adaline Smith et. al. vs. David Miller et. al.—To recover real estate. Verdict and judgment for defendant.

Fleming Jones vs. Christopher Waltz—Title to real estate.—Judgment for Plaintiff.

James Early vs. James Rodgers—Damages. Judgment for Defendant.

Martha Gullion vs. John L. Gullion et. al.—Foreclosure.—Judgment for Plaintiff for $562.40.

Daniel McCreary et. al. vs. Alice Gullion.—Partition. Granted.

Merit Sweeney vs. Jonathan McMakin.—On note. Dismissed.

John S. Olmstead vs. Henry Charlton et. al.—Damages. Dismissed by Plaintiff.

Several cases were continued.

Adjourned Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1868

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

Vevay Reveille – 21 May 1868 – Page 2, Column 2

Court.

On the 11th inst. the Switzerland Circuit Court convened at this place, the Hon. John G. Berkshire presiding. Prosecuting Attorney, John A. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Heath; Deputy Clerk, Alf. Rous; Sheriff, Mat. Worstell.

There were from abroad Attorneys Judge Sullivan, Judge Walker, Madison; Judge Downey, Rising Sun; H. W. Harrington, Madison; J. W. Gordon, Indianapolis.

Of our home attorneys there were present: John Dumont, Col. Carter, Henry A. Downey, James A. Works, W. H. Adkinson, Wm. R. Johnson, Col. O. Ormsby, J. B. McCrellis, Col. Todd, Lewis F. Works, Theodore Livings, John D. Works, Wm. C. Walker, Will M. Smith.

State vs. Peter Lambkins, assault and battery with intent to murder; Jury found plaintiff guilty as to assault and battery but not guilty as to intent to murder, as assessed the fine at $15.

State vs. Johnathan McMakin, Jr., James Hitchens, Howes Hitchens, Smith P. Worstell, Jr., and William Worstell, 4 cases of assault and battery—dismissed as to all except James Hitchens, who was tried and acquitted.

State vs. Harrison Gordon—assault and battery—defendant entered a plea of guilty, and was fined five dollars and costs.

State vs. George H. Kyle—selling liquor on Sunday—tried and the Jury disagreeing the case was dismissed.

State vs. Franklin G. Manford—assault and battery with intent to murder—dismissed as to intent to murder, and a plea of guilty as to assault and battery, and a fine of $15 assessed against the defendant.

State vs. Walter Conway—grand larceny—the Court being satisfied that the defendant is a proper person to be sent to the Indiana House of Refuge; it is so ordered and that the Sheriff convey him to said House of Refuge.

James W. Hall vs. William C. Froman and others—to recover Real Estate—judgment for plaintiff for $565.63.

Harrison Adams vs. Frank G. Manford—action for damages—judgment by agreement for plaintiff.

Julius Dufour et al vs. Perret Dufour—exception to final report as Executor—judgment for plaintiff.

Lemuel Allen, Administrator of Amos T. Coyl’s estate vs. Ephriam W. Martin and Belle Martin—foreclosure—judgment by default.

John S. Olmstedt vs. Henry Charlton and Leah Charlton—foreclosure and injunction—default and judgment for plaintiff.

Wm. G. Krutz vs. Elijah H. Wiley—on note—default and judgment.

George Hastie vs. Elijah H. Wiley—on note—judgment by default.

Lemuel Bledsoe and Simon Beymer vs. Elijah H. Wiley—on note—default and judgment.

John J. Myers vs. Thomas J. Vanosdol—on due bill—judgment by default.

DeKalb McMakin vs. Benjamin F. Gilbert—on note—judgment by default.

Amie Morerod and Theophile Danglade, Assignees, &c., vs. James Jump—default and judgment.

Amie Morerod and Theophile Dauglade, Assignees, &c., vs. Elias Cooper—on note—judgment by default.

Same vs. John C. Rayl—on note—judgment.

Same vs. E. W. Shuff—on note—judgment.

Same vs. J. H. Campbell—on note—judgment by default.

Same vs. N. B. Humphrey—on note—judgment.

Ulysses P. Schenck vs. James H. Banta—foreclosure—default and judgment.

T. F. H. Sullivan vs. S. R. Webb—on note—judgment by default.

Amie Morerod and T. M. Danglade, Assignees, &c., vs. William Silvers—on note and account—default and judgment.

T. M. Danglade vs. John Ricketts—on account—default and judgment.

William Kinney vs. Joseph Peelman—on note—default and judgment.

Court adjourned on Friday evening until Monday, May 18th inst, whereupon the HOn. H. W. Harrington appeared, and being duly appointed and qualified, presided over the deliberations of the Court for the remainder of the term up to the present time.

Vevay Reveille – 28 May 1868 – Page 2, Column 3

Court.

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

Patrick Carr vs. James K. Pleasants et. al.—on attachment bond—judgment by agreement.

Mary E. Fredenburg vs. Eugene A. Dumont and Frank Dupraz—on note—judgment for plaintiff.

David Dyer, Sr., vs. Robert D. Froman—on note—judgment for plaintiff.

Massa Konkle vs. Daniel Konkle—divorce and alimony—court granted a gill of divorcement and the parties settled the alimony at $1,500.00.

David Schonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover—divorce—answered by cross petition; prayer of cross petition granted.

Richard Pitman et al vs. Rachael Pitman—partition—decree for partition.

Christopher Knoll vs. Daniel Allen—specific performance—judgment for plaintiff.

Bradbury J. Robinson vs. Wm. Hall, Executor of Joshua Smithson, deceased—to recover money, &c.—judgment for plaintiff for $517.00; a new trial prayed for and time given to file reasons therefore.

Switzerland County Common Pleas Court – Mar 1868

Proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana Common Pleas Court appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Mar 1868 – Page 2, Column 2

Common Pleas Court

Is in session in this place, Judge Lamb presiding. 123 cases are on docket; the largest number ever docketed at one time before, and yet the District Attorney is hunting up, and almost hourly docketing others. As yet but little has been done beside progress in making up the issues.

The State vs. McMakin, and State vs. Cooper, for malicious trespass were dismissed.

State vs. Short, for grand larceny, tried, defendant acquitted.

Sage vs. Sage, divorce, tried, divorcement denied.

There are a few other cases on notes, mortgages, &c., wherein the defendants have made default, in which judgments have been ordered.—Owing to the great amount of business in Court the present term will, perhaps, hold for three weeks, the maximum length allowed by law.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Mar 1868 – Page 2, Column 1

Law Report.

The case of Whitehead, Eggleston & Co. vs. John S. Schofield & John J. Paul, on account and attachment which was in process of trial, was submitted to the Jury on Friday of last week, which rendered a verdict of $266.10 for the plaintiff, and “no cause for attachment” for the defendant, J. J. Paul. Defendant, Paul, moved a new trial, which motion was overruled to which defendant excepts and asks sixty days in which to prepare bill of exceptions, preparatory to taking the matter to the Supreme Court.

Edrington vs. Edrington for divorce, was submitted to the Court on Saturday, and the bill of divorcement refused, on the ground of collusion of parties.

On Monday morning the case of O. P. Cobb & Co., of Aurora, Ind., vs. William G. Krutz for money, was called and is at the present writing in process of trial. The difference between the parties amounts to several thousand dollars and is being closely contested, being a case of considerable interest, and will probably be submitted to the Jury sometime this (Thursday) afternoon.

The celebrated Will Case of Humphrey and Bodkin vs. Humphrey, was continued on Monday, on motion of the Defendant. In this case there is pending some two or three hundred thousand dollars, and from the array of counsel and witnesses on either side, one may safely judge that this will be a case of more than usual interest. It is an effort of two of Arthur Humphrey’s heirs at law to set aside his will. The estate of said Humphrey is variously estimated at from two hundred and fifty to five hundred thousand dollars.

It is already evident that the three weeks will not be sufficient to clear the dockets of the cases already at issue.

The Bar is quite full this term, both resident and foreign Attorneys abounding.

Vevay Reveille – 26 Mar 1868 – Page 3, Column 3

O. P. Cobb & Co. vs. William G. Krutz.—Was protacted longer than was anticipated, counsel consuming a day and a half in the argument, on account of which the case was not submitted to the Jury until 12 o’clock M. on Saturday. The Jury remained out all the afternoon Saturday, all night Saturday night, and until noon on Sunday, when they came down, reporting that they could not agree upon a verdict. It is understood that the Jury stood five for O. P. Cobb & Co., and seven for Wm. G. Krutz.

There is an effort being made to agree upon submitting the case to commissioners. It will be remembered that this trial was commenced on Wednesday of last week and that the entire week was spent on it. The issues are such in the case that it is not likely a jury could ever agree upon a verdict, and the submission of the case to commissioners is a thing to be desired.

The afternoon of Saturday seemed to be the day especially set out for hearing of divorce cases, and during the afternoon some five were submitted to His Honor without the intervention of a jury; in four of which the “bills” of divorcement prayed for were granted, to wit:

  • McCarty vs. McCarty
  • Hays vs. Hays
  • Bennet vs. Bennet
  • Norton vs. Norton.

The case of Slater vs. Slater was submitted but the proof failing to make out a case the matter was continued until Monday, when the plaintiff came in and dismissed her suit. A very striking feature on the docket for this term of the court, it is the fact that twelve cases were docketed for trial wherein bills of divorcement were prayed for, and in each of these the wife is the complaining party. By floating straws we detect the direction of the tide.

Querie: What would be the probably result as to the divorcement law if the ballot were to be given into hands of the ladies?

The greater part of the day on Monday was taken up by counsel in making up issues. Whitehead, Eggleston et. al. vs. James W. Keith and Henry C. Picket was tried on Tuesday, and a verdict for $141.00 was given for the plaintiffs.

Lester vs. Lester—Divorce and Alimony. The parties having agreed upon the amount of alimony, ($1,000.00,) the Court heard the evidence and granted the applicant her divorce.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1868 – Page 2, Column 2

Law Report.

Baxter vs. Tague, on account, was tried and the Jury found a verdict for the Plaintiff for $67.00.

The Enterprise Insurance Co., of Cincinnati, vs. Julius Blach, W. B. Owens and Jas. H. Davis. The Defendants Owens and Davis were defaulted, and Blach contested the matter, setting up the plea that this Company being a foreign one, has not complied with the requirements of the Statute. The case was submitted on the pleadings, and judgment given for the plaintiff, when defendant Blach moved for a new trial, which motion being overruled, an appeal to the Supreme Court was prayed for and granted.

Indiana Fire Insurance Co., vs. William J. Gibbs, on note for $52, given for insurance policy, was contested and want of consideration pleaded. The case was submitted to jury, and a verdict for $20 was given for the plaintiff. Defendant moved for a new trial; motion overruled, and an appeal to the Supreme Court prayed for.

Bledsoe vs. Perry, to enforce vender’s lien and foreclose a mortgage, was submitted on the pleadings, and judgment given for plaintiff. Defendant moved a new trial, motion overruled, and an appeal to the Supreme Court taken.

Court adjourned on Friday evening.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court – Dec 1867

Proceedings of Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Dec 1867 – Page 2, Column 1

Proceedings of the Commissioner’s Court.

The following is a synopsis of the business transacted at the recent session of the Commissioners Court, held in this place:

John J. Roberts was granted a license to retail intoxicating liquors.

Luther M. Hotchkiss, Esq., qualified and took his seat as Commissioner from the 3d District.

A petition, signed by 82 taxpayers, was presented, asking that a bridge be built across the mouth of Indiana Creek, and offering as an inducement a subscription of $1200.00.

It was ordered that the Assessors of the Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Company, assess the lands in and one and one-half mile beyond Moorefield; they omitting to do so at their recent assessment, owing to a misunderstanding of the law.

The Treasurer made a statement of the County orders redeemed during the quarter ending Nov. 30, 1867, together with the interest thereon, amounting to $6,564.59; which were ordered to be canceled and burned.

The following persons were appointed to constitute Boards of Registry in the several Townships of the County:

  • Jefferson Township—Jas. Brown, J. S. Scofield, R. F. Grisard.
  • York—Lemuel Bledsoe, Dan’l McCreary.
  • Posey—Wm. Stewart, Jas. H. Merit, I. Humphrey.
  • Cotton—B. L. Simmons, A. J. Works.
  • Pleasant—Jas. P. Marsh, David Henry.
  • Craig—Samuel Porter, Perry K. Cotton.

In the matter of Philip A. Bettons and others petitioning for a change of the road leading from Vevay to Florence, it was ordered that said change be made, and the road opened, according to the report of viewers—to be 40 feet wide.

It was ordered that the Court House and public square be under the control of the Auditor, who was ordered not to permit the Court Room to be used for any purpose, except regular Courts, for a less sum than $5 per day.

It was ordered that hereafter the sessions of this Court be held in the room now occupied by the Sheriff.

The following bills were allowed:

  • F. M. Jones, for burying drowned man, $7
  • J. H. Cotton, keeping pauper house, $426.53
  • Wm. J. Braden, stationery, $249.32
  • Sarah Burtro, pauper expense, $12
  • H. Schroder, pauper expense, $10
  • Alfred Stow, taking man to poor house, $3
  • W. Sartain, pauper expense, $12
  • John Roberts, serving as Bailiff, $2
  • M. Worstel, keeping criminals, $23.25
  • Daniel Wilcox, serving as Bailiff, $2.00
  • Larkin Johnston, cleaning Court House, $13.33
  • E. M. LeClerc, locating ground on township map, $5.00
  • John W. Wright, assessing Florence and Allensville Turnpike, $36.00
  • Daniel Caine, $30.00
  • David Shull, $36.00
  • U. H. Stow, assessing Indian Creek and Bennington Turnpike, $36.00
  • Edward Abbott, $36.00
  • Jos. H. Netherland, $36.00
  • James Brown, assessing Florence and Quercus Grove, $36.00
  • Jas. H. Banta, $36.00
  • David Henry, $36.00
  • Percy Rous, Vevay and Moorefield, $36.00
  • David Lee, $36.00
  • Asa Newton, $36.00
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, stoves, &c., for jail, $15.95
  • W. T. Pate, pauper expense, $3.00
  • J. C. Wells & Co., same, $20.34
  • W. J. Baird, public printing, $54.50
  • W. T. Graham, conveying man to pauper house, $3.00
  • John Gill, coal, $7.50
  • Shaw & Rous, pauper expenses, $7.56
  • T. B. McGregor, $2.00
  • Jas. Marsh, same, $2.50
  • T. F. Voris, same, $10.00
  • Dorcus Sheets, same, $20.00
  • David Henry, registering, $8.00
  • J. L. Thiebaud, lamps for Court House, $15.35
  • C. Goldenburg & Son, work on pauper house, $6.40
  • D. Wilcox, summining Coroner’s Jury, $2.00
  • Dumont & Dupraz, stove pipe, &c. for Court House, $3.45
  • James Davies, pauper expenses, $95.88

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1867

Proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 21 Nov 1867 – Page 2, Column 2

Proceedings of Circuit Court.

Monday, Nov. 11.—First Day.

The Circuit Court of Switzerland County convened at the Court House this morning. There were present during the term, John G. Berkshire, Judge; John A. Miller, Prosecuting Attorney; C. W. Heath, Clerk; Matthew Worstel, Sheriff.

There has been in attendance during the term, or some part of it, the following Attorneys from abroad: G. A. Corbly, Madison; Hon. A. C. Downey, Rising Sun; J. G. Gurley, Patriot; Hon. H. W. Harrington, Madison; Hon. Robert N. Lamb, Moore’s Hill; Hon. J. D. Haynes, Aurora; Maj. Wilson, Madison; J. H. Stewart, Rising Sun; Judge Sullivan, Hon. C. E. Walker; Madison.

There were present as resident Attorneys: W. H. Adkinson, Scott Carter, H. A. Downey, John Dumont, W. R. Johnston, Jas. B. McCrellis, Oliver Orsmby, Will M. Smith, James A. Works.

The following cases were disposed of:

State vs. James Cole—Assault. Not guilty.

State vs. James Davies—Gaming. Indictment quashed.

State vs. James R. Hewitt—Gaming. Indictment quashed.

State vs. Geo. H. Kyle—Selling liquor on Sunday. Dismissed.

State vs. Samuel Pavey—Permitting horse with glanders to be at large. Not guilty.

State vs. John G. Cotton—Indictment quashed.

State vs. James Torrence, Jas. Eblin and George Tinker—Gaming. Indictment quashed.

George Tardy vs. Larkin Johnston—Replevin.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 12—Second Day.

Omer Wiley et. al. vs. Wm. B. Owens—Replevin. Dismissed.

Henry Boyd vs. John Rickets et. al.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

Nicholos Vinyard vs. William G. Brindley et. al.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

Benjamin Detraz vs. George H. Kyle.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

John N. Wycoff vs. John Charlton et. al.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

Powell Taylor vs. Joseph Butler.—Attachment. Dismissed.

Alfred Shaw and William Rous vs. Francis Miller—On note. Found for plaintiffs.

John L. Gouis vs. Daniel Plew.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

State vs. Michael Cole—Assault and battery.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 13—Third Day.

Lewis M. Beal vs. Thos. G. McCullock—On note, &c. Found for plaintiff.

John Craig vs. Mary Craig et. al.—To quiet title to real estate. Dismissed.

Benj. Siebenthal vs. James W. Keith, et. al.—On note, &c. Found for plaintiff.

Bell G. Green vs. Winslow A. Green—Divorce. Granted.

 

Thursday, Nov. 14—Fourth Day.

David Shull vs. Rachel A. Lintz—On note. Found for Plaintiff.

 

Friday, Nov. 15—Fifth Day.

Abram S. Monroe vs. Isaac Wagoner—Replevin. Found for defendant.

 

Saturday, Nov. 16—Sixth Day.

State vs. Joshua Scranton. Malicious destruction of property. Not guilty.

John Green vs. Emma Green—Divorce. Granted.

Lewis W. Beal vs. John W. Dodd et. al.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

James Alfrey vs. Thomas McCullock et. al.—On note. Found for plaintiff.

 

Monday, Nov. 18—Seventh Day.

Louisa M. Ross vs. John H. Ross—Divorce. Granted.

Bela Herrick et. al. vs. Joshua M. Scranton—Trespass. Found for plaintiff.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 19—8th Day.

Benjamin L. Wiley vs. William R. Wiley et. al.—To enforce a vender’s lein. Judgment agreement.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 20—9th Day.

State of Indiana vs. John F. Miller—Assault and battery with intent to murder. Defendant asking change of venue from this county; granted, and he failing to give bail, is now in the county jail awaiting trial, which was sent to Jefferson County, to be tried in the March term.

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Proceedings of Circuit Court.

Thursday, Nov. 21.—10th Day.

James A. Works vs. John Luther—Appeal. Found for plaintiff.

John Lester, Executor, &c. vs. Eli Schoonover.—On Note.—Found for plaintiff.

State of Indiana vs. John P. Fairchild.—Assault and Battery. Fined and failing to pay the same is now lying in jail.

 

Friday, Nov. 22—11th Day.

State of Indiana, ex. rel. Elizabeth Peelman vs. John Rayl—Bastardy. Found for plaintiff.

Brewster C. Alvoid vs. Henry A. Downey.—Replevin. Found for defendant.

Adjourned.

Switzerland County Court of Common Pleas – Sep 1867

Proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1867 – Page 2, Column 3

Proceedings of Common Pleas Court.

First Day—Sept. 9.

Present, Hon. Scott Carter, Judge, pro. Tem., Wm. Rous, Clerk, Larkin Johnston, Sheriff.

State vs. Levi North.—Surety of the Peace. Dismissed. H. A. Downey Attorney for the defendant.

On motion it was ordered that Will M. Smith, Esq., be admitted an Attorney and Counsellor of law at this Court.

Adjourned.

 

Second Day—Sept. 10.

Hon. R. N. Lamb, presiding as Judge.

It was ordered that W. R. Johnston be Prosecuting Attorney for the present term of Court.

Having taken the oath, and fulfilled the requirements of the law, Christian Stuckey was declared a citizen of the United States.

On motion it was ordered that James B. McCrellis, Esq., be admitted an Attorney at law in this Court.

State vs. Geo. H. Kyle.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Acquitted, H. A. Downey, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Convicted and fined $5. Will M. Smith, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Convicted and fined $5. Will M. Smith, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor and allowing it to be drank on the premises. Two cases. Acquitted. Will M. Smith, Attorney for defendant.

State vs. Isaac Fulton.—Selling Liquor, &c. Four cases. Dismissed. Will M. Smith, Attorney for Defendant.

State vs. Timothy W. Graham, Martha Graham, and Volney Peelman.—Forcible entry, &c. The Prosecuting Attorney dismissed the suit as to Volney Peelman.—For want of time to complete the case, it was postponed until tomorrow.

 

Third Day—Sept. 11.

 

Martha Hostetter vs. Joseph Hostetter.—Divorce. Dismissed.

Arthur Twineham, by his next friend Wm. Twineham, vs. Henry Charlton and John Charlton. On Note. Found for plaintiff, $363.50 and costs.

Thomas Huffman vs. Geo. A. Jackson.—Foreclosure. Found for plaintiff. Carter and Johnston Attorneys for plaintiff. $1,346.70 and costs.

Angeline Graham vs. Wm. J. Graham, et. al.—Partition of Real Estate. Granted. James Works Attorney for plaintiff.

Joseph Ramseyer vs. J. W. Keith and James Anderson.—On Note. Found for plaintiff. $310.50 and costs.

Griffith Dickason vs. Samuel Fisk. On Note. Judgment for plaintiff. $442.66 and costs.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily.—Seduction. The Defendant not having completed a change of venue, herein granted at the last term of Court; it is therefore ordered that all costs up to such failure be assessed against him. A. C. Downey, W. A. Adkinson, Wm. R. Johnston, Attorneys for plaintiff. Scott Carter, H. A. Downey, and James Works, Attorneys for defense.

Charles W. Hunstead and Amelia Hunstead vs. Leander Stewart, et. al. Dismissed.

At 2 o’clock P.M. to-day, (Wednesday,) the hearing of the case of State vs. Graham was not completed.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1867 – Page 2, Column 2

Proceedings of Common Pleas Court.

Afternoon 3d day—Sept. 11.

State vs. Indiana vs. Timothy W. Graham and Martha Graham.—Forcible entry, &c. Acquitted. Prosecuting Attorney and Works for plaintiff, Henry Downey for defendant.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. H. Ruggles.—Giving liquor to minors, 2 cases. Fined $5.00 and costs for each offence. Jas. B. McCrellis for defendant.

State of Indiana vs. Wm. H. Ruggles.—Retailing liquor, 2 cases. Fined $5.00 and costs in each of fence; Jas. B. McCrellis for defendant.

 

Fourth Day—Sept. 12.

State of Indiana on relation of Adrial S. Peabody vs. Francis Peabody.—Inquest of writ and appointment of Guardian. Found that said Francis Peabody was of unsound mind, and William Lee was appointed Guardian of same. Col. Carter Attorney for plaintiff.

Estate of James Willis, deceased, Mary Willis, Administratrix.—Final Settlement. Estate being fully settled, said Administratrix was discharged.

State of Indiana vs. Richard Holder.—Malicious trespass, &c. Dismissed. H. A. Downey for defendant.

 

Fifth Day—Sept. 13.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily.—Seduction. Defendant asking change of venue on account of bias and prejudice of Judge Lamb. The case was put over until 3d day of Dec 1867, at which some Judge competent to try said case will be called.

Samuel E. Pleasants et al vs. James M. Dyer.—On note. Dismissed, and costs assessed to plaintiff.

James A. Claghorn, Guardian of George Jennings.—Final Settlement. Estate fully settled, said Guardian was fully and finally discharged.

James H. Titus, Administrator of Wm. Bradley’s estate.—Petition to sell real estate. Granted.

Martha Gullion, Guardian of John Gullion’s heirs.—Petition to sell Real Estate. Dismissed.

James Fox vs. James McFadden, Administrator of John Montgomery, dec’d.—Claim on account. Granted with costs.

Administrator of estate of G. S. Graham, vs. James McFadden, Administrator of John Montgomery’s estate.—Claim on Note. Granted with costs.

 

Sixth Day—Sept. 14.

Martha Moulton vs. Geo. W. Moulton.—Divorce. Defaulted by non appearance of defendant.

E. W. Vandorin vs. Wm. Fisk.—On account. Found for plaintiff.

State vs. Indiana vs. Francis Riley.—Assault and Battery. Convicted and fined $5.00; Attorney and Works for plaintiff, A. C. Downey, W. H. Adkinson and Smith for defendant.

State of Indaina vs. Melvin Brooks.—Larceny. Acquitted—Col. Ormsby for defendant.

David Hinman vs. Margaret Hinman.—Divorce. Found for plaintiff. W. H. Adkinson, plaintiff’s counsel.

 

Seventh Day—Sept. 16.

David Schoonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover.—Divorce. Found for plaintiff. Works and McCrellis for plaintiff, H. A. Downey and Carter for defendant.

Eighth Day—Sept 17.

State of Indiana vs. Elias Cooper.—Malicious Trespass, &c. Dismissed. H. A. Downey, attorney for defendant.

John S. Heady vs. Ann Mueret.—Account $38.00. Allowed with costs.

David Schoonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover.—Divorce. Defendant moved to set aside finding of Jury for the reason that as they allege it was contrary to law and evidence.

Harrison Gordon vs. Wm. Sauvine.—Appeal. Dismissed.

 

Ninth Day—Sept. 18.

 

State of Indaina on relation of Delilah O. Moore vs. Alfred Aldred.—Basterdy. Compromised.

David Allen vs. Christopher Noll.—On account. Case still pending today, Wednesday, 10 o’clock.

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Proceedings of Common Pleas Court.

Nineth Day—Sept. 18.

Krutz & Land vs. Samuel Brown, Administrator of Milton Wiley’s Estate.—On Account. Found for Plaintiff. Col. Carter for plaintiff, A. C. Downey for defendant.

Wm. G. Krutz vs. Samuel Brown, Administrator of Milton Wiley’s Estate.—On Account. Found for plaintiff. Col. Carter for plaintiff, A. C. Downey for defendant.

David Armstrong, Guardian of Walter H. Armstrong. Final Settlement. Received and Guardian discharged. Col. Carter, Counsel.

Wm. McHenry, Executor of William Conner and Will. Final Settlement. Received, and Executor discharged. W. H. Adkinson, Counsel.

 

Tenth Day—Sept. 19.

Wm. H. Cunningham, Guardian of Edgar Boker and John Boker.—Petition to sell Real Estate.—Granted.

Alfred Tapp, Guardian of Amie Jackson. Appointment. Letters of Guardianship were issued to said Alfred Tapp.

David Schoonover vs. Mary J. Schoonover. Divorce. The finding of the Jury in this case being set aside, the matter was submitted to the Court for final disposition. The Court found that neither the allegations of the bill, or cross-bill, were maintained by the evidence, and that neither party were entitled to a divorce. Jas. Works and J. B. McCrellis for Plaintiff, H. A. Downey and Col. Carter for defendant.

Wm. Lee, Administrator of Marie Moore’s Estate. Petition to Sell Real Estate. Granted.

Wm. Lee, Guardian of Francis Peabody, a person of unsound mind. Petition to Sell Land and Personal Property. Granted.

A. C. Murphy, Guardian of Florizel L. Murphy et. al. Petition to Sell Land. Continued.

Alexander C. Downey vs. Jas. H. Titus, Administrator of Virgil Dunning’s Estate. Account, $25. Allowed.

Abner Clarkson and Abner P. Dufour vs. James H. Titus, Executor of Seldon T. Golay. Claim on Note and Account. Allowed.

 

Eleventh Day—Sept. 20.

Balsor North vs. Alexander Lemon et. al.—Civil Action for Money. Found for plaintiff, $102.20. Carter for plaintiff.

David Allen vs. Christopher Noll. On Account. Found for plaintiff $9.70. H. A. Downey and James Works for plaintiff—Col. Carter and A. C. Downey for defendant.

A. H. Wells and Thomas Jones vs. John Thomas and Nicholson Jorgenson. On Account. Dismissed. W. H. Adkinson for plaintiff.

Martha Moulton vs. Geo. W. Moulton. Divorce. Granted to Plaintiff. Carter for defendant.

Elizabeth Lewis vs. Thomas Works and William McMillan.—To recover money, &c. Found for plaintiff $148.74. James Works and H. A. Downey for plaintiff, Col. Carter and A. C. Downey for defendants.

 

Twelfth Day—Sept. 21.

Maria Bradley vs. John W. Gray, Administrator of John J. Bradley. Claim on Account. Allowed.

Alanson R. Wells, Administrator of Marcus L. Wells. Petition to Sell Real Estate. Granted.

State of Indaina vs. John G. Cotton.—Selling Liquor to Minor. Prosecuting Attorney entered a Nolle Prosequi. H. A. Downey for defendant.

Charles D. Gullion, Guardian of Charles Gullion, Jr.—Final Report. Received, and said Guardian discharged. H. A. Downey, Counsel.

John L. Thiebaud, Guardian of Charles Gullion, Jr. Appointment. Letters of Guardianship were issued to said John L. Thiebaud. H. A. Downey Counsel.

Henry Lock, Administrator of Lorenzo Orem. Final Settlement. Received, and said Administrator discharged. Col. Carter, Counsel.

John L. Thiebaud, Guardian of Charles Gullion, Jr.—Petition to Sell Real Estate. Granted. H. A. Downey, Counsel.

John W. Gray, Administrator of John J. Bradley.—Final Settlement. Received, and said Administrator discharged. Col. Carter, Counsel.

Switzerland County County Commissioners’ Proceedings – Sep 1867

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ Proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Sep 1867 – Page 2, Column 2

Proceedings of County Commissioners.

The following is a synopsis of the proceedings of the recent session of the County Commissioners, held in this place:

The Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike Company presented their petition, asking the Board to appoint Assessors, &c. Percy Rous, David Lee, and Asa Newton, were appointed to assess the benefits of said road, within one and one half miles of the proposed route. The Company was authorized to locate said turnpike on any highway leading from Moorefield to Vevay.

James Downey and others presented a petition for a road. After hearing the report of viewers, the Board ordered said road to be established.

A license was granted George H. Kyle to retail liquors.

John G. Cotton applied for license to sell liquors, but the Board refused to grant it.

The petition of Wm. K. Brinson, and others, for road was dismissed.

The petition of Joseph Stoops for road was also dismissed.

Petition of Florence and Quercus Grove Turnpike Company.—James H. Banta, James Brown, and David Henry, were appointed assessors to assess the benefits to owners of property within one and one-half miles of said turnpike. The company is authorized to locate said road over or across any highway within the line of construction of said turnpike road.

Petition of James Downey, and others, for road.—Case continued.

Prof. R. F. Brewington was appointed County Examiner.

Petition of C. A. Thiebaud, and others, to vacate streets and alleys in Vevay. Case continued until next term of Court.

The following bills were allowed:

  • Elisha Stoops, $2.00
  • Alexander Tiley, $3.50
  • George McCulloch, $4.00
  • Andrew J. Works, $4.00
  • Francis Schoonover, $5.00
  • Benj. L. Simmons, $4.00
  • Everson Livings, $4.00
  • John Gill, $2.00
  • W. J. Baird, $27.50
  • G. P. Tinker, $11.80
  • Eli T. Ogle, $26.73
  • Charles T. Pate, $2.00
  • Lyman D. Manser, $2.00
  • Isaac Vannatte, $1.00
  • Krutz, Land & Co., $359.00
  • Eli T. Ogle, $25.00
  • Mary Wilkison, $12.00
  • Joseph Peelman, $9.00
  • Wm. Rous, $21.05
  • Wm. Rous, $5.20
  • John W. Manford, $40.00
  • John Orem, $1.25
  • Dumont & Dupraz, $2.25
  • Jacob R. Harris, $3.00
  • Wm. Anderson, $5.00
  • James Sullivan, $20.00
  • Lewis Truesdale, $10.50
  • C. H. Sutton, $5.90
  • S. Howe, $11.60
  • W. T. Pate, $6.70
  • J. C. Wells & Co., $14.47
  • David Henry, $2.00
  • John Keer, $1.00
  • Aylesworth Hawkins, $1.00
  • Andrew J. Stepleton, $50.00
  • J. H. Scoopmire, $7.00
  • Scott Manford, $15.33
  • Peter Leclerc, $2.32
  • Philip Holland, $4.00
  • William Buchanan, $2.80
  • Daniel Roberts, $2.25
  • Larkin Johnston, $57.40
  • R. F. Brewington, $50.00
  • Daniel Ramseyer, $2.00
  • John H. Cotton, $376.25
  • David Cowan, $31.50
  • B. Clark, $34.00