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Switzerland County Circuit Court – January 1894

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report for January 1894 appeared in:

Vevay Democrat – 17 Jan 1894 – Page 1, Column 2

COURT REPORT.

R. L. Thiebaud, guardian of Curtis B. and Lawrence L. Thibaud, made partial report, which was approved.

John Lester, guardian of Joseph and Alta Gray, made partial report, which was approved.

The appointments of the circuit clerk, during vacation, were approved as follows:

F. M. Griffith, executor of the will of Thos. Delaney, deceased, executing his bond in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars.

George S. Pleasants, trustee of the estate of A. J. Siebenthal, assigned.

W. S. Kincaid, executor of the will of Peter Nichols, deceased.

George W. Land, administer of the estate of Lorenza Hinman, dec’d.

Mary C. Hastings, guardian of Otis L. Hastings, Frank M. Hastings, Grover H. Hastings, minor heirs of John B. Hustings, dec’d.

During the vacation the wills of Thos. Delaney and Peter Nichols were admitted to probate.

George S. Pleasants, trustee of the estate of A. J. Siebenthal assigned, made full report in the matter, which was approved.

W. R. Protsman admr. of the estate of Polly Protsman, dec’d. made report of sale of real estate, which was approved.

J. B. Ramseyer, guard. of David Leap, made partial report, which was approved.

Nat M. Fallis, guard, of Pearl Dyer, made final report, which was received and the guardianship discharged.

Mary E. Brown, guard. of Rollin Brown et al. made partial report, which was approved.

In the matter of the estate of Thos. W. VanOsdol, H. B. Voris, admr. a distribution of the money in the hands of the admr. was ordered.

Chas. Peak, guard. of Ollie Peak, was granted permission to sell real estate.

State ex rel. Milford J. Paugh vs. Hannah J. Paugh, insanity. Trial by jury, and verdict of insanity returned. Milford J. Paugh was appointed guard. of the said Hannah J. Paugh.

Abram F. Turner, vs. Edgar Dibble, decd. Claim on note. Submitted to the court. Judgment for $73.80, attorneys fees included.

Samuel Lostutter, admr. of the estate of George W. Saddler, decd. Final report presented and approved.

Aime M. Golay vs. Edgar Culbertson, admr. of the estate of Cathrine Edgar, decd. On claim, $1.00 allowed.

George Gaudin vs. Same. On claim. $12.70, allowed.

In the matter of the estate of John M. Kelly, decd. and Rosa Kelly, widow of decedent. The estate being under the value of $500 was ordered set off to the widow, after the mortgage on real estate, the expense of the last illness and funeral expenses of the decedent had been paid.

William Giskie, guard. of David C. Hageman, Mary E. Geskie, Wm. Geskie, minor heirs of Elizabeth Geskie, decd. made final report, which was approved.

Joseph G. Melick, guard. of Franklin Truesdale, made final report, which was approved and guardian dismissed.

Edgar Dibble, admr. estate of George Dibble, decd, made partial report, which was approved.

R. M. Copeland vs. Jos. B. Ramseyer, admr. of the estate of Lorena J. Riley, decd. on claim. Claim reported paid and the case was dismissed.

George Dibble vs. Edgar Dibble, admr. of the estate of George Dibble, decd. Claim dismissed at the cost of the claimant.

James P. Orem, admr. de bonis non of the estate of George W. Heady decd. vs. John S. Heady, et al. to sell real estate. Case continued for the payment of purchase money.

James P. Orem, admr. of the estate of G. W. Heady, decd. made partial report, which was approved.

R. A. Jameson vs. Edgar Dibble, admr. of estate of George Dibble, decd. On claim. $18.75 allowed.

John W. Knox, admr. de bonis non of the estate of Mary E. Wilson, decd vs. Mamie Wilson, et al. To sell real estate. Sale ordered of the undivided two-thirds of the real estate in question.

David Lee, admr. of the estate of Moses Osborn, decd. made partial report.

In the matter of the estate of Huldah Mumphrey, decd. The clerk was ordered to pay one-half of the sum $125.00 in his hands belonging to the estate of the decd. to Abijah S. H., and one-half of the same to Dilver H. Bradford, the only surviving heirs of the decedent.

John K. Lewis was appointed admr. of the estate of the late John Patton, executing his bond for $90,000, which was approved by the court.

Vevay Democrat – 24 Jan 1894 – Page 1, Column 2.

Julius L. E. Hasting et al. vs. Oris L. Hasting et al. Partition of real estate. Sale of real estate by Com. George S. Pleasants, confirmed by court.

Caroline Merill vs. Margaret Powell et al. For partition. Sale of real estate by Com. George S. Pleasants, confirmed by court.

The city of Vevay vs. Fine Woolen Mills Co. Continued.

State ex rel. Prosecuting Atty. vs. The Louisville, Cin. & Dayton Ry. Co. Continued.

Sarah Humphrey vs. Mary Hageman et al. Foreclosure. Continued for report of receiver.

Albert Roberts, admr. of the estate of Oscar Leap, decd. vs. Robt. Schools et al. Damages. Continued for service of process.

State ex rel. Ella Monroe vs. Anthony J. Adams. Bastardy. Continued for process.

Maria M. Morris vs. Lizzie J. Morris and Chas. Morris. To set aside deed &c. Case dismissed at the action of the plaintiff and at his cost.

The Elgin Morning Star Creamery Co. vs. Levi Orem. On contract. Devendant ruled to answer, second paragraph of plaintiff. Continued by consent.

Missouri Peelman vs. Julius Peelman. Dismissed at cost of plaintiff.

Abegail Oatman vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink and Frederick Cutter. Damages. Change of venue to Dearborn county.

Wm. H. Oatman vs. Henry Kittenbrink, Sr., Henry W. Kittenbrink and Fredrick Cutter. Damages. Change of venue to Dearborn county.

John Higham vs. Edward H. F. Buscher. For possession of real estate and damages. Continued.

James H. McDaniel et al vs. Wm. Fulton et al. On account and to foreclose lien for material. Continued.

Davis & Rankin vs. Henry Schroeder et al. On note and to foreclose mortgage &c. Continued.

Lewis J. Adams et al vs. Eliza B. Coon et al. For partition. Continued.

The Pacific Coal Co. vs. J. E. Williams. On account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

John J. McCreary vs. Viola Lineback and Howard Lineback. To quiet title. Continued.

Clara Mead vs. Isaac Vanatta et al. To set aside deed. Continued.

State of Indiana vs. Henry W. Kittenbrink. A. & B. Trial by jury. Failed to agree. Continued.

John Joyce and Samuel Pavy vs. George D. Madary, Trustee Craig Township. Money on building school house. Continued.

Elizabeth Osborn vs. Lymon Osborn et al. Partion. Partition ordered, and Geo. W. McKay, John R. S. Smith and Thos. J. Gibbs were appointed commissioners to make partition of lands.

The grand jury returned 13 indictments, and was dismissed Friday. An unlucky number and the same of the day.

Henry W. Kittenbrink vs. Wm. H. Oatman. Slander. Change of venue to Dearborn circuit court.

James M. Hambrick vs. James L. Hambrick. On note. Continued by agreement.

Rhoda Kenedy et al vs. Allie Peak. Partition. Commissioners, Martin M. Keeney and Wm. Stratham appointed by the court, reported to the division made of real estate. The report was approved in full.

The Union Furniture Co. vs. Chas. V. Thiebaud et al, the Vevay chair factory. For performance of contract and damages. Trial by court. Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $200, and for the compliance of the specific contract in the future.

State vs. Aime Leap, James Joyce and Mitch Herod. Dismissed by the State.

It was ordered that bench warrants be issued on all indictments found by the grand jury of the present term of court.

Caroline Platz et al vs. Celia B. Green. To set aside deed and for partition. Dismissed at the cost of plaintiff.

State vs. Alex Lowe. A & B. Trial by jury. Fined one cent and cost.

State vs. J. H. Brindley. A & B. Plea of guilty. Fined by court, $10.

State vs. Alex Lowe. A & B. with intent to murder. Dismissed by the court.

James W. Christie vs. Jesse Copher. Appeal from survey. Old survey annulled and new line established.

State vs. Milliard Wainscott. Giving intoxicating liquors to minor. Trial by jury, verdict not guilty.

Same vs. same. Trial by court.. Judgment, not guilty.

State vs. “Bob” Smith. Giving intox, liquors to minor. Trial by court. Not guilty.

Frank B. Shutts, of Lawrenceburgh was admitted to practice in the Switzerland circuit court.

Leah A. Haynes vs. Flora Nowlin. Continued by consent.

Bruce S. Peabody vs. Martha E. Peabody. To contest will. Continued at cost of defendant.

State ex rel Kizie Wehmer vs. Frank Horton. Bastardy. Continued.

Wm. G. Froman vs. Benj. Cole. Appeal. Continued.

Dudley P. Craig, exec. of the estate of Walton Craig, vs. Elisha S. Griffith et al. On note—dismissed by plaintiff.

Alfred Moredock et al vs. Melvina Nave et al—Partition—dismissed at the cost of the plaintiffs.

During the court forty-nine persons served on the juries.

State ex rel Charles Cousins vs. Fleming Cousins—Insanity—Trial by jury—Verdict—Defendant is of unsound mind. Henry Cousins was appointed guardian.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – October 1885

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report for October 1885 appeared in:
Vevay Democrat – 15 Oct 1885 – Page 8, Column 1

COURT REPORT.

J. Y. ALLISON, JUDGE; E. G. HAY, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

Celar Mead vs. Hiram Mead et al—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Philip A. Bettens vs. Philip A. Bettens, jr., et al—partition. Granted.

First National Bank vs. Wm. H. Vawter—on note. Judgment for plaintiff.

State of Indiana ex rel P. C. Holland vs. Timothy I. Porter—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. James Girard—selling liquor to minor. Plea of guilty and fined $5—the three other cases were dismissed.

State vs. John Edrington—assault and battery. Dismissed.

John C. Scott vs. Laura J. Martin et al—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

John D. Harwood vs. David G. Weaver—on note and in attachment. Judgment for plaintiff.

John W. Lewis et al vs. John E. Williams—replevin. Judgment for defendant.

State ex rel P. C. Holland vs. Geo. Gordon et al—foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.

Switzerland County Court Report – November 1882

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report for November 1882 appeared in:
Vevay Democrat – 23 Nov 1882 – Page 5, Column 4

Court Report.

Thomas Ahrens et als. vs. George W. Van Pelt et al. Dismissed by plaintiffs.

Irvin Armstrong vs. Omer Wiley. Foreclosure of mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,893.50.

Wm. R. Johnston, Guardian of Eliza Plew. Final report approved and guardian discharged.

Wm. R. Johnston, Guardian of Eliza Harmon. Final report approved and guardian discharged.

Jacob J. Richter, Guardian of Nettie Hathorn et als. Partial report approved and guardian’s resignation accepted.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – March 1882

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court proceedings for March 1882 appeared in:
Vevay Democrat – 2 Mar 1882 – Page 3, Column 6

Switzerland Circuit Court.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

State vs. Henry J. Cole. Contempt. Nollied.

State vs. George Knox. Malicious Trespass. Nollied.

State vs. George Griffin. Selling liquor without license, 3 cases. Nollied.

State vs. Hinson Bright. Assault and battery with intent to commit murder. Trial by jury, failure to agree. Case set down for trial again next week and a special venire ordered.

DIVORCE DOCKET.

Dochia J. Boyce vs. John E. Boyce. Dismissed.

CIVIL DOCKET.

Collins Bradley Vs. Elijah Willey et als. Dismissed.

Isaac F. McKay vs. M[illegible] T. Wakefield. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

Moses P. Searcy jr. vs. Sarah A. Carpenter et als. Partition. Report of commissioner approved. Continued for payment of purchase money.

Johnson & Griffith vs. Amelia Bergman. On account. Dismissed.

Jane Humphrey vs. John P. McNutt et als. On note. Dismissed.

Thos. B. McGregor vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment for $105.

Wm. Glenn vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $193.05.

U. P. Schenck vs. S. W. Rochat et al. On note. Judgment $342.33.

Perry K. Cotton vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $594.36.

James O. Rochat vs. S. W. Bright. On note. Judgment $461.33.

F. M. Griffith vs. Addison Works et als. Foreclosure. Dismissed.

U. P. Schenck vs. E. Morrison et als. Foreclosure. Judgment $1,546.

James W. Kincaid vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $169.05.

Mary D. Hulley vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $174.57.

Van S. Brandon vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $76.20.

Rodolph Rochat vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $144.

John Allen vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $183.76.

Alexander Rochat vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $137.90.

Thomas Cranston vs. S. W. Rochat. On note. Judgment $198.80.

James H. Merit vs. Adolphus E. Merit. To compel payment of bid at sheriff’s sale. Judgment for plaintiff.

Hiram Froman vs. Paul Clark and Jonathan M. Clark. Judgment against Paul Clark for $107.33. Plea of infancy for Jonathan M. Clark and judgment in his favor for costs.

First National Bank of Vevay vs. Charlotte Schmied et al. Partition. Report of Commissioners approved.

PROBATE DOCKET.

Estate of Joshua Smithson dec’d. Wm. Hall Exr partial report approved.

Guardianship of Edgar Culbertson et al. James Culbertson guardian. Report approved.

Guardianship of Elias P. Long et al. George Harris, guardian. Report approved.

Guardianship of James Hollgarth. John Kerr guardian. Final report approved.

A large number of claims have also been allowed by administrators and ex’rs.

A change of judge was taken in the following cases which are being tried this week by the Hon. C. E. Walker:

Joseph McHorton vs. Robt. T. Horton et al. [Illegible] and to set aside fraudulent conveyance—two cases.

James T. Belkin et al vs. James H Merit. To review judgment.

Lolina Belkin vs. James H. Merit et al. Civil action.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court – December 1873

Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ Court proceedings for December 1873 appeared in:
Vevay Democrat – 13 Dec 1873 – Page 3, Column 4

Commissioner’s Court, December Term.

William M. Patton, Phillip A. Bettens and William J. Gibbs, Commissioners.

The business of general interest that was disposed of during the term is reported as follows:

Michael Orem was appointed a special constable for Craig township.

In the matter of the petition of Thos. Delaney for a permit to retail liquors, &c. Dismissed at the cost of the petitioner.

John H. Cotton was allowed the sum of $565.58 for keeping paupers at the County Asylum during the quarter ending December 1, 1873.

U. P. Schenck & Sons allowed the sum of $25 for pump for cistern in Court House yard.

In the matter of the petition of Wm. S. Twineham, et als., for location of highway. Petition discussed at petitioner’s cost.

In the matter of the petition of Lewis Schroeder and others, for location of highway, Edward Abbot, Royal Aldrich and John Stewart were appointed as viewers.

Dr. T. J. Griffith allowed $6 for medical services rendered to inmates of county jail.

In the matter of the petition of George H. Heady, et als., for location of highway. Continued to next term.

F. M. Griffith allowed $164 as fees for services rendered as County Superintendent of Public Instruction.

In the matter of the petition of David Lee, et als., for vacation of highway. Viewers appointed.

In the matter of the petition of the Patriot and Barkworks Turnpike Company, for assessments of omitted benefits. Dismissed at petitioner’s cost.

Braden & Burford, publishers, &c., were allowed $215.98 for books and stationery for county purposes.

Indianapolis Journal Company allowed $295.40 for books, &c.

Indianapolis Sentinel Company allowed $72.75 for books, &c.

William M. Patton was appointed to have a coat of paint put on Court House roof.

Commissioners each allowed the sum of $30, for six days work as County Commissioner.

It was ordered by the Board that no repairs be made, or articles furnished the Court House or other county building, except by order of the Judge of the Circuit Court or Board of Commissioners. Bills made contrary to this order will not be allowed by this Board.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – November 1858

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court proceedings for November 1858 appeared in The Indiana Reveille – 17 November 1858 – Page 2, Column 2.

Proceedings of the Circuit Court.

Mr. Waldo:–Presuming that it might be interesting to many of your readers, I subjoin a brief statement of the cases docketed, tried and continued at the November Term, 1858, of the Switzerland Circuit Court, premising by saying that our docket was unusually large.

Nos. 1 and 13 on the State Docket were continued.

State vs. John Washburne; 6 years State’s prison and disfranchised 10 years.

State vs. James Goff; State’s prison 2 years and disfranchised 2 years.

State vs. Elisha Williams; State prison 2 years and disfranchised 2 years.

State vs. Sarah Baxter; State prison 2 years.

 

CIVIL DOCKET.

Rowland vs. Tardy et al; continued.

Moss vs. Howard et al; continued.

Higgins vs. Hutchinson et al; continued.

Harvey Myers vs S B Lady Pike-complaint for damage to flat boat; judgment for pltff, $200 and costs. Carter for plaintiff.

Harriet N. Seymour, adm’x, vs. Roberts & Kyle et al—judgment for pltff, $548.13 and costs. Lamb for pltff.

Edwards vs. Jagers et al—ejectment, &c.; judgment for costs for defts. Harrington & Lamb for pltff; Carter & Dumont for defendants.

Young & Hass vs. Oliver and Perret Dufour—on Note. Judgment for pltffs, $521.57 and costs. Buchanan for pltff.

Cynthia Krutz vs. Wm R Wiley et al—judgment by agreement. Lamb and Sullivan for pltff; Jelley & Downey for defendants.

Jennings vs Jennings—divorce; granted. Adkinson for pltff; Lamb for deft.

Boaz Bill vs. John Allen. Dismissed by pltff. Adkinson for pltff.

G. Simons & Sons—on account. Dismissed by pltff. Carter for pltff; Lamb for defendant.

Cia., Harrison & Ind R R Co vs. Hepza D. Andrews—judgment for plaintiff, $1,223.53. Lamb for pltff.

J. D. Jones & Co., vs. Oliver Dufour—on note; continued at pltffs costs; Harrington, Vawter and Read for pltffs; Carter & Lamb for defendants.

A. Scruggs vs. Joel Craig—on note. (New trial.) Judgment for costs for defendant; Cater for pltff; Sullivan and Lamb for defendant.

Moses Searcey vs. A. D. Bennett. Appeal from J. P. Judgm’t for pltff, $41.0 and costs. Carter for pltff; Downey for defendant.

Joseph Jagers vs. Samuel W. Howard, Appeal from J. P. Judgm’t for pltff, $20 and costs. Adkinson for pltff; Carter for defendant.

Timothy Conner vs. Michael Gardner et al. Complaint for deed. Deed granted. A. C. Downey for pltff.

Wm. H. Price vs. Aurelia Folbre et al. To revive judgment. Continued. Dumont for pltff; Carter for defendant.

Fleming Younger et ux vs. Wm Hutchinson et ux—Slander. Judgm’t for costs for defendant. Dumont & Carter for pltff; Harrington & Lamb for defendant.

Jacob Conner vs. Michael Goodner et al—Complaint for deed. Deed granted. A C Downey for pltff.

James Stewart, &c. vs. Commissioner of Michael Baker deceased. Continued. Lamb for pltff.

Henry Peters vs. James Miller et al—Petition for partition. Partition granted. Carter for pltff.

Jane E Peelman vs. Chris Peelman. Continued. Lamb for pltff.

John Speez vs. Jacob Cole—Complaint for damages. Judgm’t for pltff, $5 and costs. Dumont for pltff; Carter for defendant.

Perret Dufour, Ex’r vs John S Roberts and wife, and T W Graham and wife—Complaint to foreclose mortgage. Judgm’t for pltff, $2383.33. Dufour for pltff.

John Sisson vs. Delia Sisson-for Divorce. Dismissed. Jelley for pltff.

John J French vs. John Bodle, A C Pepper et al—to foreclose mortgage. Judgm’t for pltff, $561.44. Carter for pltff, A C Downey for defendants.

Thomas C Smith vs Wm Oscar Miller and J W Froman, adm’r, &c—to foreclose mortgage. Judgm’t for pltff, $742.66 and costs. Carter for pltff.

William Britt vs. Amos and James Downey—to foreclose mortgage. Dismissed at defendants’ costs. Carter for pltff; Downey for defendants.

Peter W Aldrich vs. Geo A Wolf—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $193.41 and costs. Carter for pltff.

James M Newbold vs. John D Campbell—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $160.08 and costs. Carter for pltff.

Wm Newbold vs. John D Campbell—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $106.72. Carter for pltff.

John Peelman vs. Michael Houze—on account. Judgm’t for pltff, $198.47 and costs. Carter for pltff; Downey for defendant.

John Peelman vs. Perry Cole and John J Paul—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $12.56 and costs. Carter for pltff.

Charles Gullion vs. Esther Gullion—Divorce. Divorce granted. Carter for pltff.

John Todd vs. John F. Cotton et al—complaint to recover real estate. Continued. Dumont for pltff. Carter and Downey for defendants.

John D Campbell vs Sarah A Campbell et al—complaint to set aside deed as fraudulent. Dismissed at pltff’s costs. Gazley for pltff.

Hannah H Hendricks vs. Penuel Hendricks—Divorce; granted. Lamb for pltff.

Arthur Humphrey vs Henry Wait—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $95.25 and costs. Jelley for pltff.

Clara Sheets vs. D Armstrong—for dower. Retransferred to Common Pleas Court, together with eleven other cases.

G Simons & Sons vs. Wm and John Bradley—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $254.85. Carter for pltff.

Robbins & Pomeroy vs. Wm and John Bradley—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $224.65. Carter for pltff.

U P Schenck vs. John L Golay et al—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $338.25. Carter for pltff.

Leonard W Taylor vs. Hinson Bright and O Bright—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, $69.58. Carter for pltff.

Wm J C Banta et al vs John F Cotton—complaint to establish trust. Judm’t by agreement of parties. Carter for pltff; Downey for defendants.

Wm L Smith vs John J Paul et al—complaint to set aside deed as fraudulent. Continued. Carter for pltff; Lamb and Downey for defendants.

Benj L Smith et al vs. Wm R Wiley et al—complaint to set aside guardian’s sale. Contintued. Carter for pltff; Downey for defendants.

John W Howard vs. S Howe et al—on note. Judgm’t for pltff, for $910.53. Carter for pltff; Downey for defendants. Judgm’t for defendants for costs.

James Morris vs. James G Gurley—complaint for money. Judgm’t for pltff, $90 and costs. Downey for pltff; Carter for defendants.

Wm S Allen et al vs. Harvey Myers—on note. Continued at defendants costs Lamb for pltff; Carter for defendant.

Scott Carter adm’r of Geo Craig, dec’d vs. Wm H Kelso et al—complaint to revive judgment. Continued. Carter for pltff.

Trustees of Vevay vs John Clark—complaint to quiet title, &c. Continued. Carter for pltff; Dumont for defendants.

Cowan & Clendenning vs Harvey Myers—to recover personal property. Continued. Carter for pltff; Dumont for defendant.

Benj Sebastian adm’r, &c. vs. John L Thiebaud, guardian, &c. Continued. Carter & Lamb for pltff; Sullivan for defendant.

State ex rel Charlotte Bayne vs John T Johnson—motion to reduce judgment. Continued at defendants costs. Downey for Johnson.

Blachley & Co. vs. Edwin Rigby and Bela C Kent—motion to revive judgment. Continued. Carter for pltff.

Neff & Bro vs Edwin Rigby & Bela C Kent—motion to revive judgment. Continued. Carter for pltff.

Bela Herrick vs. Trustees of Patriot—Mandamus to levy and collect taxes. Motion sustained. Downey for pltff.

OLIVER ORMSBY, Clerk.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court – June 1855

Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ Court proceedings for June 1855 appeared in:
The Weekly Reveille – 20 June 1855 – Page 3, Column 2

Proceedings of Board of County Commissioners, at their June Term, 1855.

The commissioners met on Wednesday, June 13th, according to adjournment.

It was ordered by the Board, that B. J. Robinson be allowed an order for $5, for furnishing coffin and burying man found dead in the river.

It was ordered by the Board, that P. Leezenbee be allowed $1, for digging grave for burying pauper child.

J. S. Olmsted was allowed $2.50, for furnishing groceries for J. C. Allison, a pauper.

S. Tinker was allowed $1.60 for fees as constable for taking and bringing Almond Heath from Enterprise to Vevay.

J. S. Olmsted was allowed $4 on account of $8.75, for services as overseer of the poor, and for furnishing articles for pauper.

Joseph Peelman was allowed $496.34, on his contract of building jail.

Elijah Graham was allowed $20, for boarding and taking care of Benj. Davis a pauper.

E. Littlefield was appointed Agent for Jefferson township to sell liquors under the prohibitory law, his salary not to exceed 25 per cent over cost price.

B. Phillips was allowed $13, for boarding, lodging, &c. for Catharine Morris, an insane person, from Feb. 19 to March 3 last, and for expense incurred in taking her to the poor house.

John J. Jack set forth to the Board that he was not able to perform manual labor, and was exempted from working out his poll on the road.

C. Haston, do.

John McMillen was allowed $6, for serving six days as baliff for the present term of Commissioners Court.

E. Littlefield was allowed an order on the Treasurer for $200, for purchasing liquors. He has since returned $100, of it to the Treasury.

Messrs. Weaver, Ferguson and Shull, were each allowed $18, for six days services as commissioners.

It was ordered by the Board, that Chas. Thiebaud be allowed to cut the grass off the Public Square, he agreeing to furnish water for the use of courts &c.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court – December 1854

Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ Court proceedings for December 1854 appeared in:
The Weekly Reveille – 21 December 1854 – Page 2, Column 1

Commissioners, Proceedings at their December Term.

As it seems to be with some a matter of doubt, as to what becomes of the enormous sums of money collected annually in this county, in the shape of taxes, we have taken the trouble to make a detailed report of the objects for which appropriations have been made, and also the amounts allowed for each purpose. The taxes are, beyond a doubt very heavy at the present time, but owing to the many objects that have to be looked after by the Commissioners, it is not astonishing that they are heavy; the improvements now going on are, very expensive, which is generally the case with public improvements.

The vacancy in the Wabash College, caused by John L. French, resigning the scholarship which the Board awarded to him at a former session; was filled by Charles C. Goddard.

Upon the petition of S. W. Milligan, H. M. Ayers, S. Stow and one hundred and twenty eight others residents and voters of Cotton township, the two precincts heretofore existing at Melville and Enterprise, were annulled; and one for the same purpose established at Allensville in their stead.

On the petition of Henry McMakin, Jocob Blasdel, and 80 others, residents of this county, a read was ordered to be opened and established, leading from H. McMakin’s farm in Posey township, to the land of N. E. Hedges in York township.

John Brown, Assessor elect, of Craig township, filed his bond and securities in the sum of one thousand dollars, for the faithful performance of the duties pertaining to said office, which were approved by the Board.

John C. Bonham, of Cotton township, was appointed examiner of Teachers of Common Schools, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of Hiram Olmstead, from this county. He will not we presume have a very laborious task to perform in this part of the vineyard; unless it be to find them.

Jesse V. Short, was allowed ten dollars for attending the funerals and furnishing Coffins for one Dutchman, name unknown, and pauper child.

Thomas Whiting, was allowed six dollars for furnishing Funeral clothes, and attending to said Dutchman.

Thomas Lazenby, was allowed four dollars for digging the Graves of a man drowned, name unknown and an infant child of Margaret Jones.

David Mead, was allowed four dollars, for furnishing Funeral apparel, and making Coffin for a transient pauper.

James F. Morris was allowed twelve dollars and eight four cents for boarding and taking care of Catharine Morris.

Samuel W. Howard, was allowed an order for seventy seven dollars, and twenty five cents for extra services as Sheriff, for the quarter ending Dec. 1st.

Hatton & Pavey, were allowed $1,862.50 as the balance due them on the Bryants Creek Bridge. The contract was $2,162.50.

John S. Olmstead, was allowed thirty dollars for keeping, washing for, and taking care of a pauper child, by the name of Mary J. Henderson; for the last nine months.

Robert Hatton, was allowed seventy nine dollars, for furnishing materials for Bryants Creek Bridge.

William Price, was allowed an order for fifty one dollars and thirty five cents, for services rendered as Jailor, during the last quarter.

Charles Goldenburgh, was allowed an order on the treasurer, for five dollars and forty five cents, for Stove and fixtures furnished County offices.

The Board Districted the county off for Library purposes, each of the townships are entitled to one Library each except Jefferson, and Posey; they are entitled to two each.

John F. Doan, was allowed an order on the Treasurer, for forty dollars for superintending the erection of the Bryants creek Bridge.

John H. Cotton, was allowed an order for twenty six dollars and ten cents for taking care of ten paupers, from Sept. 7th to Dec. 7th.

John H. Cotton, was allowed an order for fifty one dollars, for keeping Robert Kilgore, and George Hunter; they are insane.

Powell & Wilson, were allowed an order for four dollars and sixty four cents, for merchandise furnished the county.

Percy Rous, was allowed two dollars, for making review of school land owned by Wm. Bradley.

Dewitt C. Mead, was allowed eight dollars, for furnishing Coffin and burying materials for a man found dead in the Ohio river, name unknown.

Carter & Lamb, were allowed thirty dollars, for attending to the suit brought by John F. Doan, for the county, against Spaulding & Rodgers; this is their fee before the Justice, and the Circuit Court.

Benj. F. Graves, was allowed five dollars, for Medical attendance, upon Wm. Kettle, a pauper.

Robert N. Lamb, was allowed twenty dollars, to be paid out of the School fund.

J. & G. J. Dalmazzo, were allowed fifteen dollars, for Merchandise furnished J. H. Cotton, keeper of Poor Farm.

Robert N. Lamb, was allowed fourteen dollars for money advanced by him to pay freight on books, and for repairs on Auditors office.

Sheets & Braden, twenty five dollars, for Stationary and Ink furnished the county.

Isaac Stevens, was allowed five dollars, for Stationary furnished the county.

O. S. & F. J. Waldo, were allowed eighty one dollars, for doing public printing for the county.

James H. Titus, was allowed 35 cents for freight paid on books by him.

O. S. & F. J. Waldo, were allowed twenty five dollars, for county printing.

Collin McNutt, was allowed one dollars and fifty cents, for serving as inspector two days at October election.

During the quarter ending December, 4th, G. H. Kyle, Treasurer of the county redeemed county orders to the amount of four hundred and eighty eight dollars.

Joseph Peelman, was allowed six dollars, for going to Bryants creek, to assist in locating Bridge. Also six hundred and seventy five dollars, on the Jail contract.

The Court allowed John McMillin, who is represented as being crippled, sick, in bad health, unable to work, and otherwise disabled from active service, the sum of thirty dollars.

The Court allowed Lydia Jennings, and little helpless, fatherless, children, thirty dollars, to assist them in passing through the coming winter. Fit objects for the bestowal of Christian Charity, where are our benevolent societies, our Sewing Societies, in fact our Missionaries, &c., &c.

Drs. McCutchen & Gale, were allowed forty dollars, for attending as physicians the paupers of Craig and Jefferson townships.

Dr. E. S. Gale, was allowed seventeen dollars, for Medical attendance on Posey township paupers.

Dr. Isaac Ball, was allowed fifteen dollars, for Medical attendance on paupers of Cotton township.

Dr. Joseph Cole, was allowed fifteen dollars, for Medical attendance on the paupers of Pleasant township.

Dr. A. Sayre, was allowed twelve dollars and fifty cents for Medical attendance on York township paupers.

George H. Kyle, was allowed eight dollars, for money spent by him in conveying Joseph Moore, from Carrolton Ky. to Lexington, Ky.

The Board gave Richard Green, of Posey township, forty dollars, for the use of his family.

The Board gave the Masons the privilege of altering the Grand and Petit Juries’ room, so as to suit them, provided they do not injure it; they are to bear all expenses.

Robert N. Lamb, an order for two hundred and eighty three dollars, for services as Auditor.

The Court allowed themselves fifteen dollars each, for serving five days each as said Court.

Robert N. Lamb, was allowed one dollar for drawing up the contract between the Court, and Jesse V. Short, for building a house on Poor Farm.

The orders drawn during the session of The Commissioners, amounted to about thirty two hundred dollars.

The Court then adjourned. Jacob Shull presiding, assisted by John Weaver and James S. Ferguson.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1854

Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court proceedings for May 1854 appeared in:
The Weekly Reveille – May 11, 1854 – Page 2, Column 4

Circuit Court—May Term, 1854.

FIRST DAY.

The Court was principally taken up with charging the Grand Jury. The prosecuting attorney being absent—John Dumont was appointed, and some criminal cases were continued for Process and the case of Benj. F. Graham, against Edward H. Rodgers, for malicious prosecution and slander, was commenced.

SECOND DAY.

The court was occupied most of the day with the case of Graham against Rodgers which was concluded and after very able argument from Major and Dumont for Plaintiff, and Kelso and Carter for Defendant the Jury retired and after being absent a portion of the night returned a verdict for Defendant.

The case of Davenport Oaks, vs. M. & A. Dunning, was taken up by the Court, and the Plaintiff dismissed the suit as to A. Dunning, and proceeded against M. Dunning alone; the case not being concluded the Jury dispersed under the usual charge of the Court.

The suit of Ruth Godard, vs. Cornelius Humphrey for Breach of Marriage promise was dismissed for some informality, and it is rumored that it will be renewed again at the next term of the Court.

THIRD DAY.

The Grand Jury were discharged and we understand that they found no bills of Indictment which speaks well for the morals of our county, and shows the benefit of our present restriction of the liquor traffic.

The case of Oaks vs. Dunning was resumed, and after some conflicting evidence, the case was submitted to the Jury, and after returning to their room for consultation, returned a verdict for Plaintiff for $65. Kelso for Plaintiff; Major and Jelly for Defendants.

The report of the Commissioners in the case Vandoring, vs. Vandoring, for partition of real estate, was confirmed. Gazley for Plaintiff; Lamb for Defendant.

The case of Stepenson vs. Stephenson and McCarthy’s heirs, was submitted to the Court, after being partly compromised by the parties, and judgment was rendered for Plaintiffs. Sullivan for Plaintiffs; Carter, Kelso and Gazley for Defendents.

Romirel vs. Romirel, complaint for money, was next taken up by the Court and the cause was submitted to the Jury after hearing evidence and very able arguments of counsel. Carter, for Plaintiff, Dumont and Lamb for Defendant.

FOURTH DAY.

To day the Jury in the case of Romirel vs. Romirel, after being out all night and half of the day, returned a verdict, for Plaintiff for $21 80 cts.

U. P. Schenck vs. Aurilla Snider et. al to foreclose mortgage. Decree rendered for $480. Carter for Plaintiff; Lamb for Defendant.

Huldah Everdon vs. Conley Everdon, for divorce. The court decreed a divorce in favor of Complainant, for abandonment; a very clear clase. Lamb for complainant.

Elizabeth Horton, vs. Josiah Horton, bill for divorce for mal treatment and abandonment; which occupied the Court most of the day examining witnesses. Court decreed a divorce, alimony to be arranged by counsel. Lamb, Dumont and Marshall for Complainant; Kelso and Harris for Defendant.

Amelia Merrill vs. Albert Merrill bill for divorce, cause (Whisky) drunkenness; divorce granted. Kelso and McCallum for Complainant; Dumont for the State.

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court – March 1854

Switzerland County Commissioners’ Court proceedings for March 1854 appeared in:
The Weekly Reveille – 16 March 1854 – Page 2, Column 2

Commissioners’ Court.

Before Comissioners Furguson, Weaver and Shull.

On the petition of Harris Keeney and others, the Board allowed the road leading from Vevay to Rising Sun, via Quercus Grove, to relocated.

J. Smithson was allowed an order of $54 for coal furnished for use of county.

H. Stoucy was allowed $205 for furnishing materials and making pavement on sidewalk in front of public square.

I. Stevens, Jr., was allowed $2.25 for furnishing stationary for use of the public offices.

C. McNutt was allowed 75 cents for services as inspector of election.

S. Howe & Son were allowed $6 for furnishing a barrel of flour to John Burns, a pauper.

A. D. Bennett was allowed $5.04 for furnishing provisions for Burns.

H. Driver was allowed $8.75 for merchandise furnished Burns.

Wm. Gibson was allowed $2 for Cod Liver Oil furnished Burns.

Dr. E. M. Chever was allowed $1.50 for medicine and attendance on Levi Fletcher, a pauper.

John Lampton was allowed $3.90 for furnishing merchandise for Fletcher.

C. Fisher was allowed $4 for making a coffin for Burns.

S. W. Howard, Sheriff, was allowed $43 for extra service.

Sheets & Braden were allowed $18 for furnishing tax duplicates for the county for 1854.

O. S. & F. J. Waldo were allowed an order for $37.50, for public printing and advertising.

R. R. Rea, Sheriff of Jefferson county, was allowed $25.60 for boarding and keeping Wm. N. Lyon.

J. H. Cotton was allowed $141.80 for boarding and taking care of 16 paupers from Dec. 7 to March 8.

Also, allowed $19.50 for making and laying rails, etc., etc.

Also, allowed $26.00 for keeping, boarding and taking care of George Hunter, insane.

J. M. Dunn, was allowed $40.00 for time and money expended in attending different courts in the case of Wm. N. Lyon, indieted for the murder of John Vestal.

James McCorkill was allowed $31.40 for the same.

Hiram Hunt was allowed $31.15 for the same.

John A. Keith was allowed $36.15 for the same.

Daniel Wilson $36.15 for the same.

Jonathan Robinson, Jr., $39.40 for the same.

B. J. Robinson $30.40 for the same.

W. H. Kelso $0.50 for same.

Wm. McCorkill $9.50 for same.

Moore & Anderson were allowed $8.63 for stationary furnished the county.

I. N. Malin was allowed $7.50 for cash paid for drayage, express charges, &c., &c.

Ira N. Malin was allowed $50 for extra services as clerk of the Circuit and Common Pleas Court, for the past year.

B. Mc’Kim was allowed $50 for drawing plan and specifications of Jail.

J. V. Short was allowed $17.50 for making coffin of Wm. Miller, a pauper; digging grave and making coffin for — Derby, a pauper; and making two coffins for poor farm.

Geo. E. Pleasants presented a bill of $5.00, for water furnished the public square for the year ending March 4, ’54, which the Board refused to allow.

S. T. Golay was allowed 75 cents for putting a lock on the door of the Recorder’s office.

Geo. H. Kyle was allowed $8 for furnishing stationary for the use of Auditor and Treasurer offices.

Geo. H. Kyle and Percy Rous were allowed $10.16 for lumber and nails furnished for making boxes for the trees in front of public square.

S. Howe was allowed $10 every three months, for the support of himself and family, they being unable to work and liable to be thrown entirely upon the Co. unless assisted.

S. Tinker was allowed $3 for taking two paupers from Allensville to the poor farm.

H. Olmstead and Amos Edwards were allowed 50 cts each for services as Overseers of the poor.

The Board raised the price of ferriage across the Ohio river, from Vevay to Ghent. Foot passengers are now charged 15 cents!!!

R. N. Lamb was allowed $30 for extra services during the year.

R. N. Lamb was allowed $165.45 for three month services as Auditor.

The Board appointed H. Wason, H. Olmstead and B. Hearick, examiners of common school teachers.

The Board allowed S. W. Howard $2.50 for making fires, keeping the court house in order, &c., during the session.

Finally, the Board allowed themselves $15 each for five days services as County Commissioners—and adjourned.