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Cotton Township Trustee’s Report – 1900

Cotton Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, Trustee’s report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 16 Aug 1900 – Page 1, Column 4

Cotton Township.
Trustee’s Report to the Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana.
By A. J. WORKS, Trustee.

[See newspaper for full report. Page washed out and hard to read. Readable names below.]

Road Tax Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

  • W. H. Lee, bridge lumber
  • A. F. Hyde, work
  • John Warner, [?]
  • B[?] Tinker, team to grader
  • Bert Hyde, [?]
  • Alvin Works, [?]
  • T. J. Heath, hauling
  • T. J. Heath, breaking stone
  • Haydon Gary, hauling stone
  • [?] Bocock, [?]
  • Henderson Work, hauling and breaking stone
  • A. F. Hyde, work on road
  • Bert Hyde, work on road
  • Augustus Dunning, team and hand

 

Township Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

  • A. J. Works, services as trustee
  • W. C. Ricketts, 2 days service as Sup
  • Mort Dunning, seventeen days services as Sup
  • Albert F. Hyde, eleven days services as Sup
  • B. W. Clark, service as Sup
  • Newell Morrison, services as Sup
  • M. C. Ricketts, services as Sup
  • A. W. Brown, services as Sup
  • W. J. Baird, publishing office day notice
  • H. Stein, supervisor order
  • Baker & Thornton, books and supplies, new law
  • Baker & Thornton, books, records and reports made [?] by new law
  • Alvin Works, services as Sup
  • W. J. Baird, publishing financial report
  • A. F. Hyde, services as Sup
  • Alvin Works, services as Sup
  • B. W. Clark, services as Sup
  • Newell Morrison, services as Sup
  • A. W. Brown, services as Sup
  • Mort Dunning, services as Sup
  • J. D. Froman, making road tax list

 

Dog Tax Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

  • Bruce Pavy, sheep
  • Lincoln Clark, sheep
  • T. W. Holmes, 2 sheep
  • G. W. Bunger, 1 sheep

 

Special School Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

  • Geo. M. Frampton, 6 sets window shades
  • S. R. Hatch, wire for fencing school lots
  • R. M. Campbell, freight on school books
  • W. H. Lee, lumber out buildings
  • Baker & Thornton, bal act school goods
  • A. J. Probst, hauling and rep school house
  • Henry Likely, bal rent on school room
  • L. E. Sedam, hauling coal
  • Wm. Armstrong, rep and painting houses
  • Prior M. Pavy, hauling coal and rep house
  • H. [?] Steele, Cass Tp. fund for school children Cotton Tp.
  • D. P. Oak, hauling coal, rep. and supplies
  • Charles Jarvis, hauling coal and rep. house
  • W. H. Melick, hauling coal and work and supplies
  • Wm. Dickason, hauling coal and rep. house
  • John S. Mead, kindling
  • P. M. Pavy, hauling coal and rep. house
  • Henderson Works, hauling coal and stove and furniture
  • Wm. Pattie & Co., windows, doors and lumber
  • A. Benedict, coal
  • J. H. McDaniel & Son, lumber
  • B. H. North, coal
  • M. O. Dennis, hauling coal and serv. director
  • Mrs. A. W. Brown, amt. paid janitor
  • Mabel Pavy, janitor services
  • Lula Works, janitor services
  • D. M. Haskell, stoves and rep.
  • Alfred Rous, coal
  • J. E. Williams, school supplies
  • Vevay Coal Co., coal
  • Wm. P. Truitt, lumber
  • G. W. Cutsnaw, lumber
  • C. J. Tyler, hauling coal and cleaning house
  • Henderson Works, hauling and putting up stoves
  • Wm. Sheets, freight on package books
  • J. F. Houze, paints and school house supplies
  • J. C. Hizer, school supplies
  • J. B. Moore, building fires
  • Mary E. Griffith, janitor services by Henry
  • Lon Bailey, oiling school house floors
  • Howard Dickason, janitor services
  • John H. Cunningham, janitor services
  • D. H. Goble, school visitors to schools
  • W. H. Lee, lumber
  • Wes Tague, janitor services
  • Robert Boyd, janitor services and kindling
  • John A. Truitt, janitor services and kindling
  • Carl Campbell, janitor services and kindling
  • Alf Driver, janitor and serv. director
  • Lula Works, Institute and janitor fees
  • D. P. Oak, serv. as janitor and director
  • John Althoff, supplies and serv. as director
  • Mr. A. W. Brown, school supplies
  • M. O. Dennis, serv. as janitor and director
  • Eugene W. Heath, supplies
  • Tom Works, taking enumeration
  • Myrta Oxley, Institute and janitor fees
  • M. J. Seward, coal
  • S. R. Heath, paints, oils and supplies
  • Emma Gary, Institute fees
  • Baker & Thornton, school reg. floor dressing and furniture
  • Charles Pavy, Institute fees
  • Lula Williamson, Institute fees
  • Mabel Pavy, Institute and janitor fees
  • Mrs. A. W. Brown, Institute fees
  • Wm. S. Humphrey, transfer of pupil to Posey Township
  • H. B. Steele, Trustee, transfer 21 pupils

 

Tuition Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

  • Mabel Pavy, teaching district 7
  • Charles Pavy, teaching district 4
  • W. D. Tyler, teaching district 2
  • Myrta Oxley, teaching district 5
  • Emma Gary, teaching district 8
  • Lula Works, teaching district 3
  • Lula Vandever, teaching district 6
  • Bertha Littlefield, teaching district 10
  • Lula Williamson, teaching district 1
  • Mrs. A. W. Brown, teaching district 9

Pleasant Township Trustee’s Report – 1900

Pleasant Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, Trustee’s report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 16 Aug 1900 – Page 1, Column 2

Pleasant Township.
Trustee’s Report to the Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana.

[See newspaper for full report. Page washed out and hard to read. Readable names below.]

 

ROAD FUND.

  • Frank Jackson, breaking stone
  • Wm. Richter, road work
  • Scott Danner, road work
  • Daniel Turner, road work
  • John Taylor, road work
  • [?] Archer, road work
  • [?] Anderson, road work
  • Hugh Jackson, [?] on road

 

TOWNSHIP FUND.

  • E. Culbertson, services as Trustee
  • W. J. Baird, [?]
  • Wm. M. Shaw, expressage
  • D. B. Goble, [?] report books
  • J. D. Froman, writing road lists
  • W. S. Welch, services as Supervisor
  • Geo. M. Frampton, office books
  • Henry Buening, services as supervisor
  • J. H. Jackson, services as supervisor
  • Frank Gray, services as supervisor
  • Lee Wormus, services as supervisor
  • Wm. N. Ryan, services as supervisor
  • J. G. Briggs, services as supervisor
  • E. Culbertson, Postage and stationery

 

DOG FUND.

  • J. V. Archer, sheep killed
  • C. E. Whitton, sheep killed
  • James Storie, sheep killed
  • Leonard Voris, sheep killed
  • Levi Orem, sheep killed
  • W. S. Welch, sheep killed
  • Wm. A. Shadday, sheep killed
  • S. E. Ryan, sheep killed
  • Samuel Culbertson, sheep killed
  • David Culbertson, sheep killed
  • Wm. Gray, sheep killed

 

SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND.

  • J. C. Smith, Tuition
  • D. H. Gobel, home and school visitor
  • Elwood Cole, hauling coal
  • J. F. Stewart, cleaning S. house
  • N. Roberts, hauling coal and repairs
  • W. N. Pattie, hauling material
  • J. O. Martin, hauling coal and repairing
  • Milford Paugh, wood and repairs
  • C. C. Finch, crayon
  • Vevay Wharfboat Co., freight
  • T. J. Kichter, painting
  • A. Weaver, repairs
  • W. H. Rogers, slating
  • Harry Berkemeyer, painting
  • E. F. Griswold, cleaning S. house
  • A. P. [?], hauling coal and repairing
  • Jas. Archer, school supplies
  • K. H. White, building material
  • Jas. S. Scott, hauling coal and repairing
  • Wm. Tragader, services as director
  • Hannibal Farrell, services as director
  • J. E. C. F. Harper, paint
  • Frank Osborn, fuel
  • C. R. Downey, painting
  • H. E. Thieman, services as director
  • Rufus Ferguson, repairs and hauling coal
  • John Eckert, [?]
  • Jesse Hatch, wod
  • G. S. Hulley, repairs and wood
  • Vevay Coal Co., coal
  • A. Rous, coal
  • A. V. Danner, glass
  • Wm. Hankins, wood and repairs
  • Chas. Blodget, wood
  • J. O. Kern, school supplies
  • E. D. Shadday, Institute and janitor fees
  • A. E. Fry, Institute and janitor fees
  • Isabel Kincaid, Institute and janitor fees
  • Eleanor Culbertson, Institute and janitor fees
  • C. L. Danner, enumerating
  • Wm. Tait, tuition
  • Geo. M. Frampton, school furniture
  • McGee & Co., shingles
  • Danner & Brook, [?]
  • Edward Morrison, [?]

 

TUITION FUND.

  • E. D. Shadday, [?]
  • Harvy W. Briggs, teaching
  • W. F. Valentine, teaching no. 5
  • A. E. Fry, teaching
  • Eleanor Culbertson, teaching
  • H. E. Carnine, teaching
  • Lucevia Oxley, teaching
  • Delpha Orem, teaching

Posey Township Trustee’s Report – 1900

Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, Trustee’s report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 9 Aug 1900 – Page 5, Column 1

Posey Township.
Trustee’s Report to Commissioners of Switzerland County, Indiana.
By W. S. HUMPHREY, Trustee.

[See newspaper for full report.]

Township Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

1899.

  • March 2, W. S. Humphrey 195 days services
  • March 1, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • March 8, D. B. Wallace, stationery and printing
  • April 8, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • May 2, William Fletcher, telephones message
  • May 6, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • May 13, H. J. Q. Howe, enumerating 6 days
  • May 15, Theo. Douglass, enumerating ten days
  • June 7, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • June 10, E. R. Mead, services as supervisor
  • June 21, Hiram Warner, services as supervisor
  • June 2, Ambrose Hewett, services as supervisor
  • June 11, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Aug. 3, H. J. Q. Howe, enumerating one day
  • Aug. 5, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Sept. 5, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Sept. 7, Green Bros., telephone messages
  • Sept. 28, W. J. Baird, printing and advertising
  • Oct. 7, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Oct. 22, John Taylor, services as supervisor
  • Oct. 19, J. D. Froman, making road list
  • Nov. 4, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Nov. 25, Hiram Warner, services as supervisor
  • Dec. 2, John Taylor, services as supervisor
  • Dec. 4, Ambrose Hewett, services as supervisor
  • Dec. 6, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures

1900.

  • Jan. 6, P. D. McNutt, services as supervisor
  • Jan. 6, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Feb. 3, Nannie Eaton, storage on office fixtures
  • Feb. 11, Frank M. Davis, books and papers
  • Feb. 23, George Huston, services as supervisor
  • Feb. 24, E. R. Mead, services as supervisor

 

Road Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

1899.

  • April 8, Robert Stewart, repairs and timber
  • April 19, Foster & McHuron, per bills
  • May 13, John Vauter, lumber
  • May 17, Charley Gullion, expressage
  • May 23, James Hickman, lumber
  • June 10, R. O. Wickman, oak lumber
  • June 19, Austin Western Co., Ltd., repairs for grader
  • June 20, R. O. Wickman, freight bills
  • July 11, William Gockel, per bill
  • July 23, James Hambrick, one day team
  • July 22, Rush Platt, per bill
  • July 23, Hiram Warner, team work
  • Aug. 10, H. M. Rabb, per bills
  • July 31, George Frampton, one Austin grader
  • Aug. 12, Martin Stephenson, sharpening plow and cutter
  • Aug. 12, James Gurley, 1/2 day team
  • Aug. 23, Thomas Mounty, 15 days work on road
  • Aug. 24, Wm. Clores & Sons, one plow shear
  • Aug. 26, Sanford Poston, one day team
  • Aug. 31, Theo Douglas, work on grader
  • Oct. 17, Wm. Gockel, per bill
  • Oct. 31, William Brison, one day work
  • Nov. 4, Robert Stewart, balance due on rock
  • Nov. 14, Virgil Case, one day team
  • Nov. 15, H. M. Rabb, one day work
  • Nov. 23, Will McAllister, breaking rock
  • Nov. 23, James Sterman, work on road
  • Nov. 25, Hiram Warner, team work and hand
  • Dec. 2, John Taylor, team and hand
  • Dec. 4, James Hambrick, locust posts
  • Dec. 19, H. L. Walker, 7 perch rock
  • Dec. 21, C. R. Poston, one day team
  • Dec. 22, John Taylor, work on road

1900.

  • Jan. 6, H. M. Rabb, one scraper tongue
  • Jan. 12, H. J. Harris, 5 1/2 days hands
  • Feb. 3, C. H. North & Co., per bill
  • Feb. 26, R. O. Wickman, lumber for road

 

Dog Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

  • April 23, Ebin Butler, sheep killed
  • April 29, Daniel Mead, sheep killed
  • Oct. 28, Ebin Butler, sheep killed
  • Feb. 24, A. S. Humphrey, sheep killed

 

Special School Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

1899.

  • Aug. 5, Daniel Nave, one day work
  • Aug. 7, George Frampton, window shade
  • Aug. 8, George Cook, hauling lumber
  • Aug. 12, N. A. VanOsdol, five days stone work
  • Aug. 19, Jacob Keens, work
  • Aug. 21, J. H. McDannell & Sons, building material
  • Sept. 23, K. H. White, shingles
  • Sept. 25, Wm. Hanna, meals for hands
  • Sept. 30, James Owens, work on school house
  • Oct. 5, Alfred Moredock, work on school house
  • Oct. 6, Jacob Koons, four days team
  • Oct. 7, George Bradford, nineteen days painting
  • Oct. 9, The Mooes Lime Co., cement and lime
  • Oct. 14, W. E. Petty, express charges
  • Oct. 17, James Clark, hauling coal
  • Oct. 21, Stephen Chase, repairs and work
  • Oct. 27, E. S. Couch, per bill
  • Oct. 28, John Shafer, one half day team
  • Oct. 19, Excelsior Church & School Co., school seats
  • Nov. 2, A. Z. Stewart, repairs on cistern
  • Nov. 4, Robert Stewart, cleaning house and kindling
  • Nov. 23, Henry Schroeder, per bill
  • Dec. 2, Lon Long, per bills, repairs
  • Dec. 2, Arthur Douglas, per bill repairs

1900.

  • Jan. 11, A. L. North, per coal bill
  • Jan. 11, Green Brothers, telephone mes.
  • Jan. 13, Lon Rice, institute janitor fees
  • Jan. 13, Foster & McHuron, per bill lime
  • Jan. 13, O. W. Olcott, per bill to Jan Best
  • Jan. 13, O. W. Olcott, per bill
  • Jan. 20, E. S. Couch, per bill
  • Feb. 3, [?] North, per bill
  • Feb. 26, R. O. Wickman, per bill and lumber
  • Feb. 28, D. B. Wallace, printing
  • Mar. 10, J. H. Dickman, repairs on school house
  • March 30, Earl Jackson, Institute fees
  • March 30, May Searcy, Institute fees
  • March 31, Fanny White, Institute fees, cleaning house
  • March 31, M. K. Huston, Institute fees
  • March 31, Deat Cunningham, Institute fees
  • March 31, Lou Rice, Institute fees
  • April 2, Deda North, Institute fees
  • April 2, Daisy North, Institute fees
  • April 4, George Moredock, Institute fees
  • April 4, Lottie Douglas, Institute fees
  • April 4, Grace Douglas, Institute fees
  • April 7, Will Orr, repairs on school house
  • April 13, Alford Moredock, repairs and cleaning
  • April 11, Edith Buck, Institute fees
  • May 2, D. N. Haydon, dis on school books
  • May 12, S. J. Dibble, bal due on work
  • June 16, E. S. Couch, per bill to date
  • June 16, R. I. White, Treas., transfers tuition Patriot
  • June 17, James Clark, hauling for school house
  • July 30, John Couch, per bill hauling
  • July 30, Henry Rabb, two days work
  • July 30, Elmer Palmer, four days work
  • July 30, S. J. Dibble, four days work

 

Tuition Fund.

EXPENDITURES.

1900.

  • March 30, Earl Jackson, 120 days teaching
  • March 30, May Searcy, 120 days teaching
  • March 31, Fanny White, 120 days teaching
  • March 31, M. K. Huston, 120 days teaching
  • March 31, Dent Cunningham, 120 days teaching
  • April 2, Deda North, 120 days teaching
  • April 2, Daisy North, 120 days teaching
  • April 4, George Moredock, 120 days teaching
  • April 4, Lottie Douglas, 120 days teaching
  • April 4, Grace Douglas, 120 days teaching
  • April 14, Edith Buck, 120 days teaching

Switzerland County Commissioners – Jun 1900

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jun 1900 – Page 4, Column 4

County Business.

County Commissioners, Shadday, Lock and Land, met last Monday. William Pickett, Patriot; John M. Grammer, William H. Myers, Vevay; William Lukie, Patriot, were granted license to retail liquors. Thomas Picket, Markland, filed an application for license to retail liquors, but a remonstrance was filed and the case will be tried before the Board next Friday, 8th.

The following Election Inspectors were appointed. Township Trustees are Inspectors by virtue of their office:

  • Jefferson Township, precinct 1, Clarence Drake; 2, U. G. Trafelet, Trustee; 3, Harry Knox; 4, Charles McVey; 5, Jos. B. Ramsyer.
  • Pleasant, 1, Jas. N. Neal; 2, Edgar Culbertson, Trustee.
  • Craig, 1, Joseph A. Myers; 2, James Stewart, Trustee; 3, Frank Rosenberger, Sr.
  • Posey, 1, Harve Jack; 2, William Humphrey, Trustee; 3, William S. Lostutter.
  • Cotton, 1, Andrew J. Works, Trustee; 2, Peter Houze.

Some changes were made in places of holding elections, the particulars of which will be officially stated in this paper in the future.

Edwin Hickman declined to act as superintendent of construction of roads nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Posey Township, and Harvey Elliott was appointed to fill the vacancy.

The Board adjourned Monday evening to meet tomorrow, Friday, 8th.

Vevay Reveille – 14 Jun 1900 – Page 4, Column 3

County Business.

The County Commissioners, Thos. Land, Wm. H. Shadday and Walter Lock, held an adjourned term last Friday, 8th.

County officers reported fees collected: Recorder, from March 5th to June 4th, $193; Sheriff, from March 1 to May 31, $168; Clerk, during proceeding three months, $371.34.

It was ordered that Superintendent of Poor Asylum is authorized to employ one hay or wheat harvest hand, at not to exceed $1.25 per day, and one seamstress for not to exceed 40 days between now and Dec. 31st, at 50 cents per day.

Allowances were made for assessing:

  • W. E. Benedict, City of Vevay, $120
  • Ed. C. Shull, Jefferson Township, $120
  • J. D. Froman, Jefferson Township, $20
  • John F. Beumies, Pleasant Township, $120
  • Abram Weaver, Pleasant, $66
  • James W. Banta, Craig, $120
  • U. G. Gray, Craig, $50
  • John D. Phillips, York, $120
  • Mat. Scudder, York, $70
  • L. B. Stow, Cotton, $120
  • Ella Stow, Cotton, $20
  • Ben. F. McIntire, Posey, $120
  • F. A. Jackson, Posey, $85

In the matter of the application of Thomas Pickett for license to retail liquors in Markland. Remonstrance having been previously filed, the case was herd, many witnesses being examined. The Board granted the license.

Vevay Reveille – 21 Jun 1900 – Page 4, Column 2

County Business.

The County Commissioners met last Monday and contracted for furnishing supplies for the Poor Asylum for the ensuing quarter. Bids for appointment of a Physician for the County Poor Asylum for ensuing year were presented as follows: Dr. H. M. Thiebaud, $124; L. H. Bear, $85; A. A. Stewart, $75; John H. Shadday, $52. Awarded to Dr. Shadday, to include furnishing all medicines, at $52.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – May 1900

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 10 May 1900 – Page 4, Column 3

Circuit Court.
Judge Perry E. Bear.

PROBATE.

Ira Baxter heirs vs. James M. Scott, admr. estate Joseph H. Netherland, deceased; claim; demand $150. Judgment for plaintiff for $130.72.

Estate Wm. Long, deceased; petition of widow, Stella O. Long for setting off estate, as being under $500, Prayer granted.

Guardianship of Alonzo Bennett et al, John D. Phillips, guardian; final report; approved.

Estate of Ostrum Boright, deceased, Wm. D. Cole, exr.; executor relieved from making any report until the collection of the second installment of the purchase money for the sale of real estate.

Guardianship of Virginia E. and Mabel V. Hall, Chas. E. Hall, guardian; petition to make and sign deed as guardian. Petition approved.

Estate of Sarah Nave, deceased, Selar Mead, admr; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of Lewis Detraz, et al, Eliza Detraz, guardian; partial report; approved.

Guardianship of Joseph Hayes et al, Carroll S. Tandy, guardian; partial report, approved.

Estate of Temperence VanHouten, deceased, Selar Mead, admr., final report; approved.

Demas M. Ricketts admr. of the estate of Jonathan C. Ricketts, deceased, vs. Delilah Roberts et al; petition to sell real estate. Report of sale and deed approved.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of James D. Richards, deceased, C. D. Green, guardian; partial report; approved.

Estate of Peter Voris, deceased, Lenard O. Voris, admr., final report; approved.

Guardianship of minor heirs of Eliza J. Scott, deceased, Wm. H. Scott, guardian; final report approved.

Estate of Mary Marsh, deceased, Adam W. Marsh, admr., resignation of admr.; accepted, and Jacob J. Goodner appointed admr.

 

CIVIL.

Maud F. Oakley vs. Fred E. Oakley; divorce; petition to strike out witness fees; granted.

State vs. Nan Spivey; assault and battery. Submitted to Court; evidence heard; submitted without argument; finding of not guilty.

State vs. Lee Waters and Henry Whittaker; petit larceny; arraigned in open court; plea of guilty; fine of $1, and sentenced to imprisonment in county jail for five days and disfranchised for three years.

Vevay Reveille – 17 May 1900 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court.
Judge Perry E. Bear.

PROBATE.

Estate of Joseph Jacobs deceased, Hozier J. Harris admr.; petition of Jacob Clark for distribution of funds. Distribution ordered.

In the matter of the adoption of Edna C. Hall, minor heir of Tessie Bills Hall; petition of Jane Bills for adoption. Granted.

John B. Rochat admr. estate of Lucy Conboy vs. James Conboy; petition for sale of real estate to pay debts. Sale ordered; admr. to make report at next term of court.

Trusteeship of Sylvia D. Delvecchio, Chas. C. Shaw trustee; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Thomas Hoffman deceased, Geo. S. Pleasants admr.; final report. Approved.

John McKenzie admr. estate of Alexander McKenzie vs. Cinderella McKenzie et al; report of sale of real estate. Sale and deed approved.

Robert Thompson vs. James M. Scott admr.; claim; demand $27. Plaintiff defaulted; judgment for defendant.

 

CIVIL.

State vs. Elijah Hankins; larceny. Arraigned in open court; plea of guilty. Fine $1, sentenced to county jail for one hour and disfranchised for three years.

Hannah A. Baker et al vs. Henry E. Voris et al, Leonard E. Smith commissioner; final report. Approved.

The grand jury was in session three days; examined twenty-four witnesses, and returned three indictments.

Court adjourned last Thursday evening. The next regular term convenes the first Monday in September, being the 3rd day of the month.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Mar 1900

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Mar 1900 – Page 4, Column 1

County Commissioners

Met last Monday. The first day Township Trustees presented their reports. Tuesday was spent in miscellaneous business. Yesterday the matter of contracting for building free gravel roads in Posey Township came up. J. E. Williams was the only bidder, $33,000 for constructing the entire system of roads. This exceeded the four cent limit by about $5,00, and for that reason was not accepted. The matter was continued. Yesterday afternoon the Board adjourned until next Monday.

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Feb 1900

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court reports appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 15 Feb 1900 – Page 4, Column 1

Circuit Court.

Court begins next Monday, Judge Bear presiding. Last Monday Jury Commissioners J. B. Voris and Dr. A. C. Craig and Clerk E. E. Kelo drew the names of the following to serve as jurors:

GRAND JURY.—Isaac Hart, Decatur Chase, Richard Wickman, William Langhorst, Clay C. Hall, John Lamb.

PETIT JURY.—Wm. Lamson, Charles Rochat, Scott Clements, Wm. Ricketts, Henry S. Pickett, Thomas Anderson, Ed. A. Brindley, Clarence Krall, Arthur Taylor, C. W. Brown, John L. Muret, Omer H. Wiley.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Mar 1900 – Page 4, Column 4

Circuit Court.

PROBATE.

John McKinzie, admr. estate of Alexander McKinzie, deceased, vs. Cinderella McKinzie, et al; partition of real estate. Defendants defaulted; submitted to Court; evidence heard. Partition ordered. Wm. H. McKay, Perry K. Cotton and Richard Shadday appointed to make partition, and report at present term of this Court.

Estate of Joseph A. Boyd, deceased; estate being less than $500, set off to widow, Dora Belle Boyd.

Guardianship of Fred Works, A. J. Works, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Guardianship of the heirs of Fred. Essman, deceased; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Sallie Hall, deceased, Geo. S. Pleasants, exr.; executor files petition for an order directing him to transfer certain stocks and bonds belonging to said estate, and to make distribution to the legatees. Distribution ordered.

In the matter of the firm of Hall & Lewis, Jas. K. Pleasants, receiver; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Sallie Hall, deceased, executor files account of sale of personal property. Approved.

Estate of John J. McCreary, deceased, Edgar Peak, admr.; final report. Approved.

In the matter of the heirs of Edwin A. Hall, deceased, Charles E. Hall, guardian; partial report. Approved.

In the matter of the heirs of Angeline W. Thiebaud, deceased, Rudolph L. Thiebaud, guardian; partial report. Approved.

Estate of Frank W. Peters, deceased, estate being under $500, set off to widow, Indiana Peters.

Hozier J. Harris, admr., vs. Ann Jacobs; petition to sell real estate. Report of sale of note given for purchase money. Approved, and this matter adjudged finally disposed of.

Estate of Joseph Jacobs, deceased; final report. Approved.

John Neal vs. John B. Rochat, exr. Lucy Conboy, deceased; claim; demand $32. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Finding for plaintiff. Judgment against defendant for costs.

Rollin Charlton, admr. estate of Henry Charlton, deceased, vs. Maria Charlton et al; report of sale of real estate filed. approved.

Estate of Anna Jain, deceased, Anna J. Taylor, admrx.; final report. Approved.

Estate of Joseph H. Netherland, deceased; report of sale of personal property. Approved.

Guardianship of Charles R. Jackson; final report. Approved.

In the matter of the heir of Lewis O. Schroeder, deceased; partial report. Approved.

Estate of John W. Hall, deceased. Estate being under $500, set off to widow, Laura J. Hall.

Harvey J. Zearing was admitted to practice as an attorney at this bar.

All the official acts performed by the Clerk during vacation were by the Court approved.

 

CIVIL.

State vs. Ella Phillips; assault and battery. Finding of not guilty.

State vs. James Justice and Frank Evans; Sabbath breaking. Nollied.

State vs. John Wright; petit larceny. Continued for service of alias warrant.

John Lockridge vs. the city of Madison; damages. Dismissed.

State vs. Thomas Pickett; selling liquor to minor. Continued.

John W. Miles vs. Wm. B. Miles, et al; partition. Defendants Wm. B. Miles defaulted. Defendants Cora M. Miles, Fred Miles and Lucy E. Miles being under 21 years of age, Court appointed Lucian Harris guardian ad litem of said defendants. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Partition ordered. Hiram H. Bakes, Amie Nelson and Ben N. Davis were appointed Commissioners to make partition.

Augustus Frazier vs. Sarah Frazier; divorce. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Finding for defendant; divorce not granted; judgment against plaintiff for costs.

Lucilla M. Griffith vs. Joshua D. Griffith; petition to mortgage without consent of husband. Defendant being a person of unsound mind, Court appoints Geo. B. Hall guardian ad litem for said defendant. Answer filed of said guardian. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Judgment for plaintiff.

Maud F. Oakley vs. Fred E. Oakley; divorce. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Taken under advisement.

State vs. William O. Jones; perjury. Nollied.

State vs. Geo. Rayl and Ed. Burk; assault and battery with intent to murder. Trial by jury; evidence heard; submitted without argument. Finding of not guilty.

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Circuit Court.
Judge Perry E. Bear.

Estate of Thomas Hoffman, deceased, Geo. S. Pleasants, admr.; sale bill filed. Approved.

Last will and testament of Wm. Hall, deceased; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of Hannah J. Paugh, insane; final report. Approved.

John McKinzie, admr., vs. Cinderella McKinzie et al; petition to sell real estate. Report of Commissioners filed and approved. Perry K. Cotton and Richard Shadday appointed appraisers, and sale ordered.

Assignment of Kahn & Cohen; final report. Approved.

Guardianship of Lutie Vaughn et al, John Vaughn, guardian; petition to sell real estate. Prayer granted.

James M. Long was admitted to practice as an attorney at this bar.

 

CIVIL.

John S. Heady vs. Thomas Cotton et al; foreclosure. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Judgment for plaintiff.

Hiram H. Bakes et al vs. John H. Thomas et al; foreclosure. Submitted to Court; evidence heard. Judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. Fred Kassebaum; hauling heavy load over free gravel roads. Plea of guilty; fine $5.

Switzerland County Commissioners – Feb 1900

Switzerland County, Indiana, Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 8 Feb 1900 – Page 4, Column 1

County Business.

Thomas Land, Wm. A. Shadday and Walter Lock, Commissioners, met last Monday and adjourned Tuesday.

Elmer E. Hufford, no. 1; W. S. Humphrey, no. 2; Geo. B. Lostutter, no. 3; Inspectors for special election in Posey Township on proposition to build free gravel roads, filed the results of the votes cast. Road no. 1, yes 132, no 279; no. 2, yes 331, no 81; no. 3, yes 200, no. 187; no. 4, yes 230, no 156; no. 5, yes 186, no. 192; no. 6, yes 278, no 122; no. 7, yes 279, no 103; no. 8, yes 372, 113; no. 9, yes 262, no. 129; no. 10, yes 204, no 185.

It will be seen from above that all roads had a majority except nos. 1 and 5. Bids will be received March 7 for building the eight roads votes for. The total cost of road election in Posey was $202.25.

It was ordered by the Board that the order heretofore entered on Dec. 6, 1899, with reference to working prisoners, confined in the county jail, for non-payment of fines be modified as follows:

“That the Street Commissioner shall be paid for guarding such prisoners by the city of Vevay, Indiana; that if the city refuses to pay the same, said order be rescinded from this date.”

Switzerland County Circuit Court – Nov 1899

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 30 Nov 1899 – Page 4, Column 1

COURT REPORT.
November Term.

PROBATE.

All the acts performed by the Clerk during vacation were appointed by the Court.

Guardianship of Pearl Tinker et al; final report as to Pearl and partial as to rest of wards. Approved.

Guardianship of Abijah Armstrong; final report; approved.

Estate of M. Sophia Thieman, decd.; final report; approved.

Guardianship of the minor heirs of Eben and Lucy Gray, decd.; final report; approved.

Guardianship of Thomas B. Hannis; partial report; approved.

Switzerland Lodge No. 122 F. and A. M. of Vevay, Indiana; vs. James M. Scott, Admr. estate of Jos. H. Netherland, decd.; claim; demand $60. Judgment for plaintiff.

Lemuel E. Turner vs. Lemuel E. Turner, Admr. estate of Wm. H. Turner, decd.; claim; demand $705.00. Judgment for plaintiff.

Guardianship of Carrie B. Schroeder; petition to sell personal property at private sale; approved.

Estate of Robt. B. Littlefield, deceased; petition to sell personal property at private sale; approved. Inventory and appraisement of personal property; approved.

Petition of Conrad Stall and Sarah A. Stall; for the adoption of Thomas Frank Noble; approved.

Estate of Peter Voris, deceased; petition to sell personal property at private sale; approved.

 

CIVIL.

State ex rel Julia Cotton vs. Geo. W. Rayls, et al; on constables bond. Judgment for defendant.

John Jackson vs. Hannah P. Jackson; divorce. Granted.

Lulu Chase vs. Alvin McCreary; report of sale; deed made and approved.

State ex rel John F. Houze, Auditor, vs. Nancy McKay et al; foreclosure school fund mortgage. Judgment for plaintiff $512.32.

Same vs. Edgar C. Ford; same. Judgment for $412.82.

Same vs. Wm. Russell, same. Judgment for $322.25.

Same vs. Gabriel W. Phillips; same. Judgment for $270.

George Clendenning was appointed guardian of Martha Clendening, an insane person.

Selar Mead, admr. of Sarah Nave, deceased, vs. Henry Nave. Reappraisement orderd.

Virginia Barton vs. Benj. N. Barton; divorce. Granted.

Carroll S. Tandy, vs. Albert M. Fancher and George E. Fancher; complaint in replevin and for damages. Judgment for plaintiff.

Hannah A. Baker et al vs. Henry E. Voris et al; report of sale of real estate by Commissioner. Approved.

Court adjourned last night till Monday, Dec. 11.

The Grand Jury completed its work last night, having examined 48 witnesses and returned 13 indictments, and adjourned.

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COURT REPORT.
November Term.

Edw. E. Kelso and Edith J. Kelso vs. James E. Walker et al; complaint to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiff.

Stella Cole vs. Tilden Cole; divorce. Granted.

State ex rel Ida E. Taylor vs. John Schnaitter; bastardy. Judgment for $100; plaintiff to pay costs.

Switzerland County Jurors – Nov 1899

Switzerland County, Indiana, Circuit Court jury list appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 23 Nov 1899 – Page 4, Column 3

Jurors.

E. E. Kelso, Clerk, and Joseph B. Voris and Albert G. Craig, Jury Commissioners have drawn the names of the following to serve as Grand and Petit Jurors for the November term of the Switzerland Circuit Court:

GRAND JURY.—Daniel Trafelet, Thomas J. Stewart, Sam Benedict, Henry Pavy, William Strottman, and Jasper Walick.

PETIT JURY.—Robert Clements, C. W. Lee, Isaac N. Paugh, Hiram Calvert, Clarence Marble, Henry Swanholt, Clarence Marble, Henry Swanholt, David Allen, Harry Shaw, Zack T. Stepleton, Fred Bakes, John Jester, and W. H. Madison.

Circuit Court will meet next Monday.