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Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court – Jun 1867

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ Court proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 June 1867 – Page 2, Column 2

Proceedings of Commissioners Court.

James C. Miller, Deputy Auditor, has kindly furnished us with the following proceedings of the Commissioners Court, recently held in this place:

In the matter of the petition of John F. McCreary, W. Land et. al. for change of road. The Board overrule the motion to dismiss said petition, and appoint John Fathergill, Simon DeHart and John W. Howard, viewers.

In the matter of the application of Ferdinand Luke for license to retail spirituous liquors.—Application. License granted for one year from the 3rd day of June, 1867.

In the matter of the petition of James Downey, Amos S. Downey et. al. to establish highway.—Petition. Charles L. Pate, Lyman Manser and Isaac Vanatter appointed viewers.

In the matter of the petition of Wm. K. Brinson, Moses Hallgarth et. al. for highway.—Petition.—John Kerr, Aglesworth Hawkins and David Henry appointed viewers.

In the matter of the petition of Philip A. Bettons, Thomas Armstrong et. al. for change of highway.—Report of reviewers. This cause continued until the next term of this Board.

In the matter of the petition of James A. Works and William Worstell to vacate streets and alleys in Jacksonville.—Petition.—The Board order that said streets and alleys mentioned in said petition be vacated until the public interests of said town demands the reopening of the same.

L. W. Gordon, Auditor, made his annual report of the receipts, disbursements and management of the County revenue for the year ending May 31, 1867, from which report it appears that the county had outstanding orders at the date of last report, amounting to $62,894.47

  • Expended during the year – $24,964.99
  • Making a total of – $37,859.46
  • Received during the year – $56,687.69
  • Leaving am’t overdrawn May 31, ’67 – $31,771.17

L. W. Gordon, Auditor, and Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, made their annual report of the receipts and disbursements of the Congressional Township and Common School Funds.

Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, presented to the Board all the county orders redeemed by him during the quarter ending May 31, 1867, from which report it appears that said Treasurer had paid out on county orders – $31,198.73

  • Interest paid county orders redeemed – $2,969.52
  • Making a total of – $31,168.25

The following accounts of Township Trustees were presented and allowed by the Board, and was ordered to be paid out of the Township funds of said Townships:

  • Isaac Banta, Trustee of Craig Township, one month’s services $5.
  • John N. Wycoff, Trustee of Cotton Township, one year’s service $93.75.
  • P. J. Riley, Trustee of Pleasant Township, one month’s service $5.

Eli T. Ogle submits to the Board his annual report of the receipts, disbursements and management of the county revenue, during the year ending May 31, 1866, from which report it appears that said Treasurer has received during the year $60,555.87

  • Paid out during the year – $50,867.20
  • Amount on hand at date of report – $9,958.67

Physicians were appointed to attend the paupers and poor persons of the several Townships in said county.

Persons to constitute a Board of registry for the several Townships were appointed.

The following allowances were made:

EXPENSE OF ASSESSING.

  • Geo. P. Anderson, $188.00
  • Charles W. Johnson, $138.00
  • Henry J. Davis, $75.50
  • John Murphy, $100.00
  • Isaac Richards, $112.50
  • John P. White, $72.50

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE.

  • John N. Wycoff, $22.50
  • Anthony Morillior, $2.00
  • Dempsey Gullion, $2.00
  • Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, $78.10
  • John Vandusen, $1.00
  • L. W. Gordon, Auditor, $8.95
  • Wm. Stewart, $3.00
  • Jefferson Hizer, $3.00
  • F. and W. H. Adkinson, $20.00
  • Wm. and J. Braden, $217.50
  • Wm. Sheets, $4.20

PAUPER EXPENSES.

  • B. C. Mean, $17.00
  • J. and J. H. Stevenson, $23.87
  • C. and T. H. Sutton, $22.82
  • J. H. Cotton, $574.10
  • U. P. Schenck & Sons, $20.36
  • J. P. Marsh, $15.00
  • M. Brown, $10.85
  • J. S. Montgomery, $26.00
  • Scott & Manford, $18.12
  • R. F. Grisard & Bro, $12.50
  • S. B. Miller & Co., $5.40
  • J. C. Wells & Co., $6.25
  • Wm. Anderson, $10.00
  • Wm. Stewart, $9.65
  • David Henry, $2.90

EXPENSE OF CORONER’S INQUEST.

  • James Tait, $3.00
  • J. S. Montgomery, $12.00

INTERESTS ON BORROWED MONEY.

  • P. J. Riley, $53.64

INTEREST ON COUNTY ORDERS REDEEMED.

  • Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, $2,969.52

COUNTY OFFICERS FEES.

  • L. W. Gordon, Auditor, $663.80
  • Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, $123.52
  • L. M. Hotchkiss, $20.00
  • Wm. Anderson, $20.00
  • Jacob R. Harris, $27.00
  • Larkin Johnston, Sheriff, $40.55

Erroneous Tax.

  • Geo. W. Hathorn, $10.56
  • John W. Powell, $15.53
  • Zadig Rous, $19.72

Expense of Court House.

  • Harvey Schroder, $0.60
  • Jacob R. Harris, $180.00
  • Larkin Johnston, $9.00
  • Ben. Stoops, $6.40

Expense of Public Printing

  • Wm. J. Baird, $49.60

Expense of Bridges.

  • Jacob R. Haris, $12.50
  • Thomas Armstrong, $4.75
  • Gordon & Tague, $2.60

Expense of Criminals

  • Larkin Johnston, Sheriff, $13.50

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1867

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 23 May 1867 – Page 2, Column 1

Proceedings of Circuit Court.

Wm. Rous, the efficient and accommodating Clerk of this county, has kindly furnished us with the proceedings of the Circuit Court, now in session in this place, from the commencement of the term up to 12 M. yesterday:

State vs. Wm. H. Sheppard.—Retailing, 4 cases. One case tried by Court and finding of not guilty; three cases dismissed.

State vs. Ferdinand Luke.—Retaining, 4 cases. One case dismissed, and defendant plead guilty and fine of $5 accessed in each of three cases.

State vs. Wm. Holder.—Assault and Battery. Plea of guilty entered and defendant fined $10.

State vs. Thomas Levi.—Assault and Battery. Tried by Jury and defendant fined one cent.

State vs. Augustus Brown.—Retailing. Tried by Jury and a fine of $50 accessed, which was the heaviest fine assessed in this county for selling liquor contrary to law for many years. A motion for a new trial was overruled by the Court.

State vs. Christopher Noll.—Assault. Tried by a Jury, verdict of not guilty.

State vs. James Walden.—Gaming. Tried by the Court and a fine of $5 assessed.

State vs. Daniel Plew.—Gaming. Tried by Court and defendant acquitted.

Hugh Adkinson vs. Wm. Bradley et. al.—Foreclosure of mortgage. Dismissed by plaintiff.

James B. Grant vs. John F. Murphy et. al.—Foreclosure.—Judgment for amount of the note, and the foreclosure of mortgage.

Harvey Meyers vs. Henry Charlton et. al.—Appeal. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Ostron Broright vs. Robert A. Knox.—Slander. Dismissed by plaintiff at his own costs.

T. W. Chambers vs. Sylvester Morrison.—Slander. Dismissed by agreement, at defendant’s costs.

Richard Luthy et. al. vs. Joseph Schilling et. al.—To set aside mortgage. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Wm. F. Thome vs. John J. Paull.—On note. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Mary Adams vs. James Jump.—Foreclosure. Default and judgment for $459.77.

Amanda J. Bakes vs. David Dyer et. al.—On note. Judgment by default, for $402.10.

Wm. G. Krutz vs. Thomas C. Smith et. al.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Default and judgment for $366.15, and the foreclosure of mortgage.

Wm. Hall vs. Wm. Patton et. al.—On note. Default and judgment for $807.94.

Nimrod R. Whitehead et. al. vs. James W. Keith et. al.—On note. Judgment by default for $202.50.

Henry Stucy vs. Edward C. Heady.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Default and judgment for $1,986.67 and the foreclosure of mortgage.

State vs. George Torrance—Larceny. Tried by Jurry; defendant found guilty, and penalty fixed at six months imprisonment in the county jail.

State vs. Charles Smead—Assault and Battery. Tried by Jury and defendant found guilty, and a fine of $50 assessed.

Henry McMakin vs. The Indiana Bank, of Madison, et. al.—Motion to have Judgment entered satisfied. Defendants filed affidavit for a change of venue, and cause sent to Ohio County.

Joseph Malin vs. Peret Dufour—On Contract. Tried by Jury; verdict for plaintiff for $503.43.

Wm. J. Cole vs. Martha A. Cole—Divorce. Tried by Court and Jury; and a divorce granted to the plaintiff.

Ambrose D. Whitson vs. Michael Houz. On Agreement. Judgment for plaintiff, by agreement, for $64.

Abraham S. Monroe vs. Isaac Wagner, Sheriff Jefferson county.—Replevin. This case was submitted to a Jury, who after being out for 36 hours failed to agree and were discharged. The suit will be tried over at the next term of the court.

State of Indiana vs. David H. Courtney and George Sturgeon.—On forfeited recognizance. Default and judgment against Sturgeon for amount of bond, $300.

Jaret D. Lillard et. al. vs. Wm. Newbold et. al.—To recover real estate. Plaintiffs failing to give security for costs the suit was dismissed.

Peter Heff et. al. vs. Nicholas Jorgenson and John Charlton.—On note. Default and judgment for $461.48.

Solomon Wright vs. James W. Keith, Harvey Schroder, Edward C. Heady—On Note. Judgment for plaintiff for $407.61.

Wm. W. Hammond vs. Paul Clark et. al.—Damages for False Imprisonment, &c. Plaintiff failing to file security for costs, suit dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Argus D. Vanosdol et. al. vs. George Waltz et. al. Foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiffs for $1040.75, and the foreclosure of the Mortgage.

Ebenezer Philips, Ex. of Zachariah Montayne, vs. Benjamin F. Montayne.—On Note. Default and Judgment for $140.00.

Perret Dufour vs. John Dumont.—To quiet title. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Clara A. Crawford, guardian of Lawrence W. Golay, et. al. vs. John Rickets.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Default and judgment for $217.40 and the foreclosure of the mortgage.

Lovinia Griffith vs. Alva Leap.—Damages for slander and false imprisonment. On motion of the defendant the venue in this cause was changed and case sent for trial to Jefferson county.

The Grand Jury after being in session five days adjourned, and although an unusual number of witnesses were called before them, but a few indictments were returned. This speaks will for the morals of our county.

Vevay Reveille – 30 May 1867 – Page 2, Column 1

The following are the remainder of the cases disposed of at the May session of the Switzerland Circuit Court, recently held in this place:

Wm. Faulkner vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et. al.—For Injunction. Tried by Jury, and verdict for plaintiff, and defendants perpetually enjoined from using the building in controversy for a stable. This is the stable known as the Mammoth Stable.

Jane Brander vs. Andrew Brander.—Divorce. Tried by Court and a divorce granted.

James Danner vs. John Morrison.—On Account. Tried by Jury and verdict for plaintiff for $100.

Wm. R. Morrison et. al. vs. Joseph G. Bell et. al.—On agreement, for $690.

Allen E. Wiley vs. Evaline A. Wiley.—Divorce. Tried by Court, on complaint and cross-petition of defendant; the Court held that neither party were entitled to a divorce.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Jonathan McMakin.—On Note. Judgment for plaintiff, for $327.50.

State on Relation of Eliza Jane Silvers vs. Van S. Brandon.—Bastardy. Judgment for plaintiff for $180.

Wm. M. Campbell vs. Samuel Fisk et. al.—On note. Judgment for plaintiff for $2,317.58.

Switzerland County Court of Common Pleas – Mar 1867

The report on the Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 28 Mar 1867 – Page 2, Column 3

Common Pleas Court adjourned last Saturday. The following cases were disposed of since our last report:

Jordan Wainscott vs. Edward C. Heady.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Judgment for $1,772.23 and the foreclosure of mortgage.

Wm. T. Pate vs. James G. Wright et. al.—Breach of warranty and damages. Tried by Jury, verdict for defendants.

Thomas L. Pleasants vs. Louisa Pleasants.—For Divorce. Tried by the Court. Finding for the defendant on her cross petition and divorce granted her.

Sarah Bosaw vs. Peter Bosaw.—Divorce. Divorce granted.

Oilver Allen vs. John W. Murphy et. al.—On note. Judgment for $111.30.

Ulyses P. Schenck et. al. vs. Francis Peabody.—On account and notes. Judgment for plaintiffs for $1,010.76.

Jane Burton vs. Thomas Burton.—Divorce. Tried by Court and decree of Divorce.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Mar 1867

The following report on the Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 21 Mar 1867 – Page 2, Column

Proceedings of Switzerland Circuit Court.

Switzerland Circuit Court is in session in this place—Judge Lamb presiding. Wm. Rous, the Clerk, has kindly furnished us with the following proceedings of it:

State vs. Amos Fox.—Violating Estray Law. Tried by Jury; defendant fined $5 and costs.

State vs. J. M. Froman.—Trespass. Tried by Jury; verdict, not guilty.

State vs. John Disbraugh.—Illegal Voting. Motion to quash; the Information was sustained by the Court.

State vs. Dempsey Gullion.—Trespass on land. Tried by Court; defendant found guilty and a fine of $7.50 assessed.

State vs. George McMakin.—Assault and Battery. Defendant enters a plea of guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $5 and costs.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily.—Seduction. On motion of defendant, the venue of this cause was changed to the Jefferson County Common Pleas Court.

John Cobb et. al. vs. Wm. T. Pate.—Damages. Dismissed by agreement of parties.

Wm. Dalmazzo et. al. vs. Ulyses P. Schenck et. al.—For Partition. Report of Commissioner filed and proceedings of sale distributed.

John Plew vs. Nathan Walden et. al.—Appeal. Dismissed.

James A. Works and Alex C. Downey vs. George Tardy.—For attorneys fee. Judgment by agreement for $500.

Charles Myers vs. George W. Dickason.—On account. Dissmissed for want of security for costs, on defendants motion.

Wm. C. Kemp vs. Edward H. Rogers and Henry Rogers.—On Note. Default and judgment for $159.65.

Thomas P. Sheets vs. George McMakin.—Damages for assault and battery. Compromised and dismissed.

Wesley F. Stepleton vs. Belzora Stepleton.—Divorce. Divorce granted.

Joseph D. Smith vs. Wm G. Krutz.—On account. Dismissed by agreement.

Smith Kerr vs. Robert Klein and Wm. G. Krutz.—On note. Dismissed by agreement.

Anton Bucendorf vs. Anton Lindensmeidt.—On note. Judgment for plaintiff for $143.87.

Josep Pearce vs. Jordan Wainscott.—On note. Default and judgment for $540.78.

Josiah Lee vs. Samuel Smith et. al.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Default and judgment for $950.60 and the foreclosure of mortgage.

Nimrod R. Whitehead et. al. vs. John Thomas and N. Jorgenson.—On note. Default and judgment for $309.80.

Ulyses P. Schenck et. al. vs. Eugene Tardy.—On note. Default and judgement for $529.06.

Ulyses P. Schenck vs. Francis Peabody et. al.—On note. Default and judgment for $1,104.05.

Perret Dufour, Guardian of J. R. Whitehead, vs. Ralph Cotton et. al.—On note and to foreclose mortgage. Default and judgment for $163.48 and the foreclosure of the mortgage.

Emily H. Truesdell vs. Wm. A. Cross.—On agreement. Tried by Jury, verdict of $150 for plaintiff.

John Cobb et. al. vs. Amos S. Downey et. al.—On note. Judgment by agreement for $283.14.

Attorneys present from abroad: Judges Hains, Walker, Downey, and Adkinson, Messrs. Harrington, Corbly, Stewart and Goddon.

The Court will not have time to transact all the business during the two weeks allowed by law.

The Legislature while changing the districts and adding a week to the terms in other counties, should have given us another week in this county. It is a great hardship on parties to have their suits drag over from term to term for want of time to try them.

Switzerland County Board of County Commissioners – Mar 1867

Proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 14 Mar 1867 – Page 3, Column 3

Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners.

Mr. James S. Miller, Deputy Auditor, has kindly furnished us with the following proceedings of the County Commissioners at their March Term:

In the matter of petition of J. J. Miller, Charles Markland and others for roads.—Report of viewers. The Board orders said road to be changed and relocated according to the report of the viewers, 30 feet wider.

In the matter of the petition of James A. Works, William Bowen and others to vacate alleys and streets in Jacksonville.—Petition. This cause is continued until the next term of the Board.

In the matter of the petition of Demsey Gullion, Samuel Brown and others for change of road.—Report of viewers. The Board orders that said road be and the same is hereby located and established according to the report of the viewers, 30 feet wider.

In the matter of the petition of John F. McCreary, Wm. Louden and others for change of road.—Petition. This cause is continued until the next term of the Board.

In the matter of the application of Channey Truesdall, for the license to retail spirituous liquors.—Application. License granted for one year, from the 5th day of March, 1867.

The matter of the application of Joshua M. Scranton, for license to retail spirituous liquors.—Application. License granted for one year from the 5th day of March, 1867.

In the matter of the application of Daniel Plew, for license to retail spirituous liquours.—Application. License granted for one year from the 6th day of March 1867.

In the matter of the petition of Thomas P. North, Ben. C. Mead and others to vacate road.—Report of viewers. The Board dismiss said petition.

In the matter of the petition of Eli Bradford, Charles Carpenter and others for road.—Report of viewers. The Board order said road located and established according to the report of the viewers, 30 feet wide.

In the matter of the petition of Phillip A. Betton, Thomas Armstrong and others for change in road.—Report of viewers. In this cause John Andrews, Julius McMakin and Wm. McMakin file objections for the report. They also file their remonstrances and the Board order a review of said proposed road to assess the damages sustained by said Andrews and McMakins, and appoint Wm. J. Keeny, Jefferson Hizer and Wm. Stewart, reviewers.

The following allowances were made:

Specific Allowances:

  • Philip A. Bettons, $1.00
  • Milton Gullion, $1.00
  • Wm. H. Patton, $0.75
  • Larkin Johnston, Sheriff, $46.00
  • James H. Davis, $42.50
  • Francis Detraz, $0.50
  • H. Weales, $1.50
  • Thomas Armstrong, $20.00
  • J. P. Riley, $50.00
  • William Stewart, $3.00
  • Stephen Hick, $1.00
  • Peter L. Davis, $1.00
  • L. W. Gordon, Auditor, $4.30
  • Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, $1.10
  • William Sheets, $112.00
  • Wm. & J. Braden, $201.20
  • James W. Keith, $7.00
  • David Stephenson, $2.00
  • John N. Searcy, $2.00
  • Daniel Sprague, $2.00
  • Lewis Bradford, $2.00
  • J. L. Thiebaud, $2.00
  • Scott Carter, $10.00
  • James A. Works, $6.00
  • John P. Stewart, $6.00
  • Simon Dehart, $6.00

County Officers’ Fees:

  • Larkin Johnston, Sheriff, $31.30
  • L. F. Works, Recorder, $4.00
  • Wm. Rous, Clerk, $3.75
  • L. W. Gordon, Auditor, $221.75
  • Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, $16.75
  • Wm. Anderson, $18.00
  • Jacob R. Harris, $18.00
  • Luther M. Hotchkiss, $18.00

Expense of Criminals:

  • Larkin Johnston, Sheriff, $2.25

Pauper Expenses:

  • Daniel Cole, $3.00
  • B. C. Mead, $5.00
  • C. & T. H. Sutton, $4.00
  • Mary E. Dunning, $12.00
  • J. & J. H. Stevenson, $28.00
  • R. F. Grisard & Bro, $9.75
  • James A. Claghorn, $20.00
  • C. Goldenborg & Son, $13.90
  • Thomas Armstrong, $4.00
  • James Davis, $25.60
  • J. H. Smith, $2.50
  • George A. Hotchkis, $38.33
  • Thomas B. McGregor, $8.00
  • S. B. Miller & Co., $8.10
  • J. P. Marsh, $7.50
  • Shaw & Rous, $22.50
  • B. W. Clark, $34.00
  • J. N. Wycoff, $7.50
  • J. R. Haris, $7.00
  • Wm. Anderson, $10.00
  • J. H. Cotton, $440.60

Interest:

  • Isaac F. Banta, $56.1

Interest on County Orders redeemed.

  • Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, $338.47

Expense of Public Printing

  • Wm. J. Baird, $113.30

School Examiner’s Fees.

  • Hamilton S. McRae, $60.00

Erroneous Tax.

  • Dewis Detraz, $25.70
  • Henry Denning, $4.92

Expense of Coroners’ Inquest.

  • J. S. Montgomery, $7.00

The Township Trustees of the several townships made their annual reports which were examined, found correct, and approved.

The following allowances were made to the Township Trustees, for services rendered during the year, ending, February 28th, 1867.

  • James Davies, Jefferson, $56.25
  • Thos. Armstrong, York, $40.00
  • Ben. C. Mead, Posey, $90.00
  • Philander Riley, Pleasant, $128.00
  • Isaac F. Banta, Craig, $50.00

Which was ordered to be paid out of the Township Fund of the several townships. Mr. Wycoff, Trustee of Cotton Township, not being present on account of illness, no allowance was made to him.

The Board with the advice and concurrence of the Trustees of the several townships, levied the township tax for the year 1867.

There being a vacancy existing in the office of County Surveyor, George W. McKay, was appointed to serve until his successor shall be elected and qualified.

The Grand Jurors for the May and November terms 1867, of the Switzerland Circuit Court were selected.

Eli T. Ogle, Treasurer, presented his quarterly report of County Orders redeemed, with interest paid on each during last quarter, amounting to $5,883.23, which was approved by the Board and the orders burned.

Switzerland County Commissioner’s Court – Dec 1866

The proceedings of the Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Dec 1866 – Page 2, Column 3

Proceedings of Commissioners Court.

The Board of Commissioners of Switzerland County met on the first Monday in December, continuing in session four days. No business of special importance was brought before the Board. The Deputy Auditor has kindly furnished our readers the following condensed minutes of the proceedings.

December Term, 1866—First Day.

In the matter of the petition of John J. Miller, Charles Markland, and other for road—Milton Guillon, John B. Hastings and Philip A. Bettens, appointed viewers.

Petition of Larkin Lanham, Hiram Lanham, and others for road—report of viewers. The Board order said road located, and established according to the report of the viewers, forty feet wide.

Application of Calvin H. Edrington for License to retail spirituous liquors. License granted for one year, from the 3d day of December, 1866.

Petition of Philip A. Bettens, Thomas Armstrong, and others, to change highway. Simon Dehart, John P. Stewart, and James A. Works, appointed viewers.

Application of Joseph B. Socwell for License to retail spirituous liquors. License granted for one years, from the 3d day of December.

Second Day.

Petition of Demsey Gullion, Samuel Brown, and others, for change in road. Simon Dehart, John P. Stewart, James A. Works, appointed viewers.

Application of Gary Longfellow for License to retail spirituous liquors. License granted for one year from the 4th day of December.

Petition of Thomas P. North, Ben. C. Mead, and others, to vacate road. John E. Davis, and others, remonstrate against the vacating of said road. Wm. Stewart, Stephen Hicks, and Peter L. Davis, appointed the view said road, and report whether the same is of public utility.

Petition of Eli Bradford, Charles Carpenter, and others, for road. James W. Keith, John N. Searcy, and David Stevenson, appointed viewers.

ALLOWANCES.

  • J. & J. H. Stevenson, pauper expenses – $4.60
  • Pate & North, pauper expenses – $58.62
  • W. T. Pate & Co., pauper expenses – $16.53
  • N. H. North, pauper expenses – $17.23
  • Elijah Petty, pauper expenses – $15.00
  • Charles Fischer, pauper expenses – $8.00
  • S. B. Miller & Co., pauper expenses – $4.75
  • Robert Clements, pauper expenses – $9.00
  • Mary E. Demming, pauper expenses – $9.00
  • Jonathan Montgomery, pauper expenses – $8.00
  • McMakin & Dyer, pauper expenses – $10.25
  • James Davis, pauper expenses – $27.45
  • James H. Davis, pauper expenses – $21.00
  • John H. Cotton, pauper expenses at poor House, $439.15
  • L. Johnston, Sheriff – $48.50
  • L. W. Gordon, Auditor – $382.60
  • E. T. Ogle, Treasurer – $27.90
  • L. Johnston, Sheriff, expense of Court House – $20.00
  • L. Johnston, Sheriff, specific allowance – $16.50
  • Rutherford & Peters, specific allowance – $22.64
  • S. B. Miller & Co., specific allowance – $137.40
  • L. W. Gordon, Auditor, specific allowance – $27.25
  • E. T. Ogle, Treasurer, specific allowance – $45.00
  • L. Johnson, Sheriff, expense of criminals – $94.05
  • Isaac Wagner, Sheriff Jefferson Co., expense of criminals – $15.00
  • Wm. J. Baird, expense of public printing – $76.25
  • J. S. Scofield, expense of Coroner’s Inquest – $1.90

Petition of Robert Miller, David Miller, and others, to vacate road. The board order that said road be the same is hereby vacated and annulled.

ALLOWANCES.

  • Jos. Cain, specific allowance – $3.00
  • Merrit McKay, specific allowance – $1.50
  • Jos. Netherland, specific allowance – $1.50
  • Moses Osborn, specific allowance – $3.00
  • Thomas Owens, specific allowance – $3.00
  • John McHenry, specific allowance – $1.50
  • Isaac Stevens, specific allowance – $3.20
  • John S. Roberts, expense of coroner’s Inquest – $1.30
  • Wm. S. Twinham, pauper ex. – $16.35
  • Wm. Anderson – $12.00
  • Jacob R. Harris – $12.00
  • Luther M. Hotchkiss – $12.00
  • Larkin Johnston, fees – $9.20
  • J. N. Wycoff, pauper expense – $35.00
  • G. W. Dickason, pauper expense – $4.00
  • W. P. Levy, specific allowance – $14.00
  • W. Rous, Clerk, specific allowance – $4.35
  • W. Rous, Clerk, fees – $38.25
  • J. S. Montgomery, expense of coroner’s Inquest – $13.00
  • Shaw & Rous, spec. allowance – $1.50
  • Shaw & Rous, ex. of criminals – $6.50
  • Shaw & Rous, pauper expenses – $7.15
  • J. H. Cotton, pauper expenses – $21.80
  • Dumont & Dupraz, expense of Court House – $21.45

The petition of J. W. Manford, C. J. Ryan, and others, for road. The board order that said road be located and established according to the report of the viewers, thirty feet wide.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1866

The following article about the Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 15 Nov 1866 – Page 2, Column 1

Law Report.
Circuit Court is in session in this place—Judge Berkshire presiding. The following are the cases disposed of up to last night:

  • State vs. Wm. Richards—Murder.
  • State vs. John Lowe—Arson.
  • State vs. Wm. Dickson—Larceny.
  • State vs. Washington Covet—Larceny.
  • State vs. Wm. Daily—Perjury.
  • State vs. Wm. Sheets—Illegal voting.

The above cases were all dismissed by the Prosecuting Attorney.

State of Indiana vs. James Wakefield—Retailing, No. 134. Tried by jury, defendant acquitted.

State vs. James Wakfield—Retailing, 22 cases. One case tried by jury, and fine of $5 assessed, and 21 cases dismissed by Prosecuting Attorney.

State vs. John Peak—Larceny. Tried by jury, verdict not guilty.

Hiram Y. Hall vs. Frances Hall—Divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Wm. H. White vs. George W. Paull—Foreclosure. Dismissed by plaintiff.

State of Indiana on relation of Hannah Hays vs. Adam Hays—Bastardy. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Benjamin Simon, et al vs. Harvey Driver and Edwin Driver—On Notes. Dismissed as to Edwin Driver, and judgment by default against Harvey Driver for $597.

George B. Garlinghouse vs. Francis Peabody—On notes. Default and judgment for $146.67.

Charles J. Early and Mary Early vs. George Sturgeon and Eli Sturgeon—On note. Judgment by default for $349.50.

Jane Hastie vs. Henry Sturgeon and Aaron Sturgeon—On Note. Judgment by default for $164.65.

Moses Osborn vs. Daniel Lock and John Cole—Judgment by default for $122.85.

James Junis vs. Abraham Lewis et al—Foreclosure of Mortgage. Dismissed by agreement.

John H. Cole vs. Edward H. Rogers and Henry Rogers—Judgment by default for $56.20.

J. H. Titus, Administrator of Virgil Dunning, deceased, vs. Mortimer Dunning and William Lampton—On Note. Judgment by default for $365.

George W. Taylor vs. Henry T. Ash et. al.—On Note. Default and judgment for $106.

Joseph W. Blackley et. al. vs. Benjamin L. Robinson—On Note. Judgment by default for $132.10.

Wm. Farmer vs. Chas. H. Sage, George W. Dickason et. al.—Foreclosure. Judgment for $2,248.67 and the foreclosure of the Mortgage.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Stephen H. Rodgers et. al.—On Note and the foreclosure of Mortgage. Judgment for $7,173.60 and the foreclosure of the Mortgage.

Richard Luthy et. al. vs. Joseph Shelling—On Note. Default and judgment for $267.39.

Perret Dufour, Executor of Gabriel Phillips, vs. Elias R. Protsman—On Note. Default and judgment for $143.26.

Attorneys present: Judges Downey, Lamb, Walker, Sulivan; Messrs. Freedly, Korbly; Prosecuting Attorney J. A. Miller.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Nov 1866 – Page 2, Column 3

Law Report.
SWITZERLAND CIRCUIT COURT.

The following cases have been disposed of since our last report:

State vs. Joshua Griffith, Lavina Griffith, Thos. Griffith, and Nelson Griffith—Arson. The defendant, Joshua Griffith, trial and acquitted; and suit dismissed as to the other defendants.

State vs. Michael Fisher—Assault and Battery with intent to murder. Defendant found guilty, and sentenced to 14 years in the State Prison, and to pay a fine of $1,000; the full penalty fixed by law.

State vs. David Miller—Retailing. Dismissed by Prosecuting Attorney.

Samuel Gould vs. Robert Klein—On account.—Dismissed by plaintiff.

Joseph T. North vs. Wm. T. Pate.—Dismissed by plaintiff.

Franklin Dufour vs. Chas. Thiebaud, et. al.—For false imprisonment. Dismissed by plaintiff.

John S. Heady vs. Henry C. Pickett, et. al.—For false imprisonment.—Dismissed by plaintiff.

Joseph McClanahan vs. Caroline McClanahan—Divorce. Decree of Divorce granted.

Alexander McDonald vs. M. McDonald. Divorce granted.

Martha A Driver vs. Alfred Dunning, et al—To recover real estate. On motion of defendants a change of venue was granted in cause, and the same sent to Jefferson Circuit Court for trial.

George Hastie vs. Charles D. Gullion, et. al.—To Foreclose Mortgage. Judgment for $525, and the foreclosure of the mortgage.

John Dumont vs. Amos Fox, et. al.—Appeal.—On motion of defendants this cause is dismissed, at the plaintiff’s cost.

State vs. Gearrit Kelso, et. al.—On Forfeited Recognizance, 2 cases. In this cause demurers were sustained to the complaints, and the suits dismissed.

Rebecca McCorcle vs. William McCorcle.—Divorce. Divorce granted.

Eliza Atwood vs. John H. Atwood.—Divorce.—Finding for plaintiff, and parties divorced.

Richard L. Martin vs. Elizabeth Martin—For Divorce. Finding for plaintiff and divorce granted.

Joseph L. Pate vs. George Groves—Appeal.—Tried by the Court, and judgment for plaintiff for $7.92. Judgment against the plaintiff for costs.

Luliba Ransome, et. al., vs. Henry Grant, et. al.—For Partition. Finding for plaintiff, and Commissioners appointed to make partition.

On Monday four divorces were granted.

Switzerland County Court of Common Pleas – Sep 1866

The following article about the Switzerland County, Indiana, Common Pleas Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 September 1866 – Page 2, Column 1

Proceedings of the Switzerland Court of Common Pleas.

The Court of Common Pleas is in session in this place. Judge Lamb was presiding until yesterday morning, when he appointed John Dumont to act as Judge during the remainder of the term, Mr. Lamb having business calling him away. The following are the cases disposed of:

State vs. Lewis Woods—Obtaining money under false pretenses. The case dismissed and defendant discharged from jail, where he has been confined for about three weeks.

State vs. Enoch Coln and Catharine Coln—Larceny. Tried by Jury; Enoch found guilty and sentenced to ten days in jail and $5 fine. Catharine acquitted and discharged from jail. Both have been in jail since August 11th.

State vs. Thomas and James Newcomb—Assault and battery. Tried by Jury. Levi fined $5 and costs; Newcomb fined $1 and costs.

Emsley Shadday vs. Wm. Shadday et. al.—Partition. Final report of Commissioner filed and distribution ordered.

Morris McKay, Trustee of Craig Township vs. Francis E. Mennett—Appeal from Justice of the Peace. Dismissed by Plaintiff.

Benjamin F. Brush vs. Alfred Stow—Replevin. Judgment for Defendant.

Robert McGrew, Administrator, &c., vs. Harvey Driver, et. al.—On note. Judgment against Driver for $184.10.

Robert P. Porter vs. Thomas C. Smith and Thomas Mullen—On bill of exchange and note. Tried by Jury; verdict for plaintiff for $330.

Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Daily—Seduction. Submitted to Jury, who failed to agree on a verdict, and cause continued until next term for trial.

Alanson R. Wells vs. Ristin Wiley—On account and in attachment. Finding for plaintiff and sale of land ordered.

Ellen F. Shult vs. Alpheus Cowles and others—On notes and mortgage. Judgment for amount claimed, and foreclosure of mortgage.

Edward Picket and Elijah Hanks, R. S. Adams, E. C. Hendy and Daniel Cole—On note. Judgment by default for $328.50.

John Bray vs. James Anderson—Appeal. Submitted by Court, judgment for Plaintiff for $17.70.

O. P. Cobb and others vs. Wm. G. Krutz—On account. On motion of plaintiffs, change of venue granted and case sent to Jefferson Common Pleas Court.

Wm. T. Pate vs. James G. Wright et. al.—On change of venue from Jefferson Common Pleas.—Set for trial by agreement at an adjourned term, to be held on Nov. 6, 1866.

Simeon Tague vs. John Saberton—On account. Finding for plaintiff, in sum of $200.

Wm. M. Watt vs. Mary A. C. Watt—Divorce. Change of venue granted, and cause set for hearing December 11, 1866, before some Judge to be called to try the same.

State of Indiana on relation of Eleanor Courtney vs. Wm. T. Dailey—Defendant’s motion for change of venue was sustained, and cause set for trial before some Judge to be called, on the 4th day of December.

James E. Bryson vs. Robert P. Porter—On note. Judgment against defendant by agreement, for $74.50.

George A. Turner vs. Mary Turner—Divorce. Decree of divorce granted.

Thomas Hoffman vs. Alanson R. Wells—On note. Judgment by agreement against defendant for $617.44.

Ebanezer Hafford vs. William Rogers—On note. Default and judgment for $106.25.

J. B. Grant, Administrator of Daniel Pratt, vs. Wm. Northcott and Joseph Peelman—On note.—Judgment by default for $263.35.

Wm. Dalmazzo et. al. vs. Ulysses P. Schenck et. al.—For partition.—Commissioners report land not susceptible of being divided, and sale of land ordered.

Judges Downey, of Rising Sun, Haynes of Aurora, Adkinson of Lawrenceburg; and Messrs. Matthews and Corbly from Madison, are among the Attorneys in attendance.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1865

The following article about the Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Nov 1865 – Page 2, Column 2

CIRCUIT COURT.—This Court is now in session in this place, Judge Berkshire presiding. The following cases have been disposed of:

  • 57 liquor cases—Change of venue from Judge; to be tried before some other Judge on the 4th Monday of March, 1865.
  • State vs. Anderson Banta—Murder. Verdict, not guilty.
  • State vs. David Steel, Jr.—Seduction. Change from county; sent to Ohio Circuit Court.
  • State vs. Christopher Carver—Assault and battery with intent to commit rape. Dismissed by Prosecuting Attorney.
  • State vs. Francis M. Scott—Perjury. Change from county; sent to Ohio.
  • Franklin College vs. Hugh L. Harris—On note. Judgment by default for $75.
  • Wm. J. Gibbs vs. Hugh B. Downey—For possession of real estate. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for possession of land, and one cent damages.
  • Robert N. Lamb vs. T. J. Vanosdol. Default and judgment for $87.57.
  • Geo. W. Mitchel, Administrator, &c., vs. Randall Zine. Judgment by default for $350.
  • Alexander Edgar, et al, vs. Lewis P. Roberts, et al—Foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment of $119.60 and the foreclosure of the mortgage.

The following cases were dismissed by the plaintiffs:

  • Wm. Hall vs. Euphenia Lindly, et al—Partition.
  • Benjamin J. Stoops vs. D. H. Blunk, et al—Foreclosure.
  • Andrew J. Scudder vs. Margaret Scudder—Divorce.
  • Gabriel Phillips vs. John Lewis, et al—Proceedings supplementary to execution.
  • Joshua Smithson vs. Noah N. Martin, et al—For Injunction.
  • John W. Adams vs. J. D. Griffith, Administrator of Thomas Adams estate.
  • Wm. Patton, et al, vs. Argus D. Vanosdol—On contract.
  • John Higham vs. Stephen Stewart, et al—Foreclosure.

The following cases were continued:

  • Hugh Adkinson vs. Wm. Bradley, et al—Foreclosure.
  • Samuel Gould vs. Robert Klien—On account.
  • Moses Osborne vs. Robert Klien—On account.
  • Franklin Dufour vs. Charles Thiebaud, et al—Damages.
  • John S. Heady vs. Henry C. Picket, et al—Damages.
  • George Ann Blodget vs. Isaac Brown—Breach of promise of Marriage.
  • David Miller, et al, vs. Dudley Smith, et al—To correct mistake in Deed.
  • Joseph McClanahan vs. Caroline McClanahan—Divorce.
  • Alexander McDonald vs. Margaret McDonald—Divorce.
  • Milton Rea vs. Henry Charleton—Contract.

These are all the cases that have been disposed of up to this time [Wednesday noon.] We learn that the Court will continue its session until Saturday evening.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – October 1859

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court proceedings for October 1859 appeared in:
The Indiana Reveille – 9 November 1859 – Page 2, Column 1.

SWITZERLAND CIRCUIT COURT—OCTOBER TERM, 1859.

Mr. Waldo:–As since the publication of the proceedings of our Court which appeared in the REVEILLE some time since, many of your readers have expressed a desire that I should continue to publish the proceedings, I therefore enclose you herewith a statement of the disposition made of all the cases docketed for trial at the October Term, 1859, of the Switzerland Circuit Court, Hon. J. W. Chapman, presiding.

The following members of the Bar from other places were in attendance, viz: Judges Sullivan and Stevens, Hon. Wm. McKee Dunn, H. W. Harrington and George W. Richardson, Esqs., of Madison; Judge Downey and J. S. Jelley, Esq., of Rising Sun; Philip Spooner, Esq., of Madison, Wisconsin; Benjamin Spooner and Carter Gazley, Esqs., of Lawrenceburgh; Jas. A. Works, Esq., of Allensville, and Messrs. Bela Herrick and Jason G. Gurley, of Patriot.

As you will perceive, a large amount of business was transacted.

The Grand Jury found no bills of Indictment.

Very respectfully yours, &c.,
OLIVER ORMSBY, Clerk.

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STATE DOCKET.

State vs John W Leonard and Lewis W Krutz—Kidnapping—continued.

Same vs Richard Gaines—Assault and battery, with intend to murder—continued.

Same vs J M J Hockersmith—Perjury—continued.

Same vs Ryall B Wilcox—Grand Larceny—dismissed.

Same vs Samuel Mead—Murder—continued.

Same vs Elisha C Sprague—Perjury—Resognisance [sic – Recognizance] forfeited.

Same vs Same—Do.

Same vs Jason G Gurley—Rape—continued.

Same vs William Richards—Murder, 2d degree—continued.

Thomas G Rowland vs Geo Tardy and Samuel W Howard et al—for money—continued.

Micajah G Moss vs J W Howard et al—to recover real estate—continued.

John D Jones & Co vs Oliver Dufour et al—on note—continued.

Wiliam H Price vs Amelia Folbre et al—To revive judgment—continued.

Jane E Peelman vs Christopher Peelman—Divorce—continued.

Benjamin Smith et al vs William R Wiley et al—To set aside Guardian’s sale—Judgment for defendants for costs.

Scott Carter, Admr &c of Geo W Craig, dec’d, vs Wm H Kelso et al—To revive Judgment—Judgment for plaintiff for $85.80.

Benj Sebastian, adm’r, &c., vs John L Thiebaud, Guardian of F B O’Neil—Dismissed at Plaintiff’s costs.

Cyrus Reed and Martha Reed vs Samuel Culbertson—To recover real estate—judgment for defendant.

John and Martha Clendenning vs Hiram Parker—Motion for leave to issue execution—judgment for plaintiffs for $52.37.

John I French vs John Bodle—to recover real estate—new trial—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Elihu Owens vs Martha Owens—Divorce—defendant made default, and case continued.

Jacob Cooper vs James Thurston and wife—to recover real estate—dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

George W Sprague vs Nancy J Sprague—Divorce granted.

Bela Herrick vs The Trustees of Patriot—Mandate—continued.

George Hall et al vs Isaac Nash et al—For real estate. Tried by jury; verdict for pltffs, $278.00; verdict set aside by the Court, and a new trial granted.

Eli H. Dunn vs Samuel Fisk—on Note—Continued at plaintiff’s costs.

Thomas Shehane vs Mary Shehane; Divorce; Case dismissed.

George L. Buck vs Peter Smith et al; To correct mistake in deed; continued for process.

George H Kyle vs Harwood & Doan; appeal from J. P., for possession of real estate; verdict for plaintiff for possession of property and damages, $46.66; motion for new trial overruled, and appealed to Supreme Court.

Kellogg & Foote vs Silas Q. Howe; on Note; Judgment by default for pltffs, $1,122.22.

Isabella Musser vs John Musser; Divorce; Continued for service of process.

William Vaughan vs William & Evan Sample; on Note; judgment by default for $139.10.

Abram Peters vs Jacob J Wakefield et al; to foreclose mortgage; transferred to Common Pleas Court.

Trustees of Patriot Lodge No. 9, IOOF, vs Daniel Smith, Squire A Fletcher, Sylvanus Howe; On note; Judgment by default against Fletcher and Howe for $262.45; “Not found” as to Smith, and continued as to him.

John Lacy vs Lucinda Lacey—Divorce, granted.

Uziel H Stow v. Abraham and Jane Adkinson; to foreclose mortgage; Judgment by default for $293.05.

William Monroe vs F E Sheldon; appeal; dismissed at pltff’s costs.

Peter Smith vs Jacob H Chandler; on notes; judgment by default for $20.16.

Wm Gibson and R & C F Coffin vs Bela Herrick; to foreclose mortgage; judgment by agreement of parties, for $525.00 in favor of Gibson, and $105.65 in favor of R & C F Coffin.

Shelometh Stow vs Thomas J Vanosdol; for money; judgment by default for $161.00.

Uziel H Stow and Elisha Golay vs Abraham Adkinson, Jehiel D Hammond et al; to foreclose mortgage; judgment in favor of Stow for $310.83; and in favor of Golay for $320.90, against Adkinson & Hammond.

Ralph N Wycoff vs Abraham Adkinson et al; to foreclose mortgage; judgment against Adkinson for $322.00.

Benj Simens & Co vs Jonathan M Froman; on note and account; judgment for $586.80.

Barrier Lehenkulil vs Henry A Tinker; on acceptance; judgment by default for $73.16.

James Anderson vs Elijah Collins; slander; defendant made default; jury empaneled to assess damages; verdict $750.00.

Caby McMakin vs Jonathan McMakin; for money; judgment by default for $120.00.

Benj Simons & Co vs Bradbury J Robinson; on note; judgment by default for $170.24.

Edwin G Whitney, President of Indiana Bank, vs James H Titus, Henry McMakin, Henry Froman, Ira Lindley; on bill of exchange; judgment by default against McMakin for $3,419.20; dismissed as to other defendants.

Edwin G Whitney, President of Indiana Bank, vs Ira Lindley, Henry McMakin, Hiram Froman, Samuel Smith, and C D Conway; on bill of exchange; judgment by default ag’t McMakin for $1608.15, and case dismissed as to other defendants.

Edwin G Whitney, President of Indiana Bank, vs Joseph Dalmazzo, Henry McMakin, James H Titus, Ira Lindley, and Hiram Froman; judgment by default against McMakin for $1601.51, and case dismissed as to other defendants.

Charles Thiebaud vs Harwood & Doan, Courvoisier & Lewis, and G H Kyle; to recover real estate; dismissed at the costs of Geo H Kyle.

Samuel Russell vs Jonathan M and Juliet Froman; motion to correct mistake in decree; continued for want of process.

Oliver, Jones & Granger, vs Julius Dufour; motion for leave to insane execution; motion sustained and judgment for $535.00.

George Tardy vs Samuel W Howard, Sheriff, and others; error from Supreme Court; opinion ordered to be spread upon the records, and case docketed for trail.